College Essay Assignment
Pride & Prejudice Documents
Frost and IOC-D Information
Written Assignment Documents
The Guide Documents
Snack Day Wednesdays! 3rd Period & 4th Period
Never Let Me Go Documents
Archived Web Text
Here we go! You're last "Literature" Unit of High School!
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Here is an online version of the text. Here is another format of an online version.
Tuesday, 5/22 (SBAC Schedule - 1st period begins @ 11AM)
Mystery Genre
Wednesday, 5/23
Reading Day (we're reading this work online - if you have your own device, that would be great! I'll have iPads)
Thursday, 5/24 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Discuss Reading & Talk Christie
ENJOY YOUR FOUR DAY WEEKEND!
Tuesday, 5/29 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Poirot Documentary
Wednesday, 5/30
Reading Day (I'll have iPads)
Thursday, 5/31 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Discussion
Friday, 6/1
Work day in Library (THANK YOU MRS. BACON FOR STEPPING IN!)
Monday, 6/4
BBC Version of text
Tuesday, 6/5 (Junior Science Test Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
BBC Version of text
Wednesday, 6/6
BBC Version & Compare/Contrast Discussion
If you are going to miss Thursday or Friday: Please write a 1 Paragraph compare/contrast of the text vs. the BBC version of the work - due via email when finished.
Thursday, 6/7
Recent film version of Murder on the Orient Express
Friday, 6/8
Film
Monday, 6/11 (Senior Finals 5th & 6th Periods)
Last Class Discussion
Tuesday, 6/12 (Senior Finals 3rd & 4th Periods)
A Party of Literary Proportions ;)
Wednesday, 6/13 (Senior Finals 1st & 2nd Periods)
Monday, 6/18
GRADUATION!!!
Week of 4/30
Monday, 4/30
Paper 2 Preparation
If you missed the Socratic Seminar or In-Class Write from 4/26-4/27, the make-up will be in the Humanities Pod on Wednesday 5/2 between 8:45-9:45.
Tuesday, 5/1 (Boas off campus today)
Paper 2 Preparation
If you missed the Socratic Seminar or In-Class Write from 4/26-4/27, the make-up will be in the Humanities Pod on Wednesday 5/2 between 8:45-9:45.
Wednesday, 5/2
NLMG Film analysis
HW: None
Thursday, 5/3
NLMG Film analysis
HW: None
Friday, 5/4
Jeopardy Review
Monday & Tuesday are the IB English Exams! If you are not testing, meet me in the Humanities Pod (2410) to check in.
Week of 4/23
Monday, 4/23
Unpacking Paper 2 Prompts PPT
HW: Finish unpacking 2 Paper 2 prompts & read chapters 20-21 - NO JOURNAL!
Tuesday, 4/24
NO JOURNAL DUE (simply read chapters 20-21)
HW: Finish novel
Wednesday, 4/25
End of novel discussion
Article Link
Thursday, 4/26
Socratic Seminar Day 1
Friday, 4/27
Socratic Seminar Day 2
Week of 4/16
Monday, 4/16
Part One PLUS Journal Due
Discuss & "Celebrate" NLMG Part 1
Today we had a closed-book note card celebration and worked on a partner One Pager for part 1.
Tuesday, 4/17
Chapters 10 & 11 PLUS Journal Due - Checking Journals 1 & 2
Today I checked Part 1 journal as well as chapters 10 & 11 journal; we discussed narrative types and the content.
Wednesday, 4/18
Chapters 12 & 13 PLUS Journal Due
Today I stamped chapters 12 & 13 journal; we talked about the "plot twist"; and you re-visited Paper 1.
Thursday, 4/19
Chapters 14 & 15 (I will check journal on Friday)
Friday, 4/20
Chapters 16 & 17 Due
Week of 4/2
Monday, 4/2
Work day on Group Project
Tuesday, 4/3
Due to absences:
3rd Period: Chapters 6 & 7
4th Period: Chapter 6
Wednesday, 4/4
3rd Period: Chapters 8 & 9
4th Period: Chapters 7-9
Thursday, 4/5
Chapters 10-11
Intro to Never Let Me Go
HW: Read Chapters 1-3 NO JOURNAL...yet ;)
Friday, 4/6
Reading time (approximately 20 minutes)
Introduction and Discussion
HW: Read Part One & write one journal over Spring Break
Week of 3/26
Monday, 3/26
Check Journal #3 (either for Chapter 5 OR Chapters 6 & 7)
Discussion through Chapter 7
HW: Read Chapter 8 ONLY
Tuesday, 3/27
Discuss & In-Class Write regarding Chapter 8
HW: Read Chapter 9 ONLY
Wednesday, 3/28
In-Class Collaborate Question Document (turnitin.com) for Chapter 9 that includes Paper 2 comparison questions.
HW: Read Chapters 10 & 11
Thursday, 3/29
Reading time (25-30 min)
Finish Collaborative Question Document
Work on Wrap Up Document (see your email - absent? work on open 2 spaces)
Assign The Guide Group Project
Friday, 3/30
Continue Wrap Up for The Guide
HW: Finish the Wrap Up Google Doc.
Next week--Thursday--we'll begin reading Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. Do not read anything online or watch the movie or even the movie trailer before you start to read--this book has major spoiler potential so allow yourself to be surprised. This book is awesome and a quick read!! Here is a link to a good edition so you can get your own copy. As always, we will have books for checkout from the library as well.
Week of 3/19
Monday, 3/19 (Tolo Spirit Week = Sleeping Beauty Day/Comfy & PJ Day)
Check Critical Read
Introduce The Guide & R.K. Narayan
HW: Read chapters 1 & 2; write one journal
Tuesday, 3/20 (Tolo Spirit Week = Mickey & Minnie Day/ Red & Black Day)
Discuss chapters 1 & 2; check journal #1
HW: Read chapter 3; write one journal
Wednesday, 3/21 (Tolo Spirit Week = Monster's University/University Logo Day)
Discuss chapter 3; check journal #2
HW: Read chapter 4 ONLY
Thursday, 3/22-Boas @ UW w/11 IB (Tolo Spirit Week = Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum/Twin Day)
In-class write for chapter 4 & discussion
HW: Read chapter 5 ONLY
Friday, 3/23 (Tolo Spirit Week = Beauty and The Beast/Best or Worst Outfit Day)
Reading Day
HW: Read chapters 6 & 7; write one journal (if you completed a journal for Ch 5, DO NOT write one for Chs 6 & 7)
Week of 3/12
Monday, 3/12
10 Quotes due by 8 AM this morning on turnitin.com
Mock Paper 2 Exam (Compare/Contrast TTL & P&P)
Tuesday, 3/13
Mock Paper 2
Wednesday, 3/14
Finish Mock Paper 2
The Hours
Thursday, 3/15
The Hours Continued
Friday, 3/16
Finish The Hours
We will begin The Guide on Monday - come prepared with your novel! (Here is a version we recommend)
HW: Critically Read Narayan's Obituary
Week of 3/5
Monday, 3/5
Discuss Chapters 7-10
HW: Read & annotate through the end of the novel.
Tuesday, 3/6
Wrap Up (laptops)
3rd Chart; 4th Chart
Wednesday, 3/7 & Thursday, 3/8 (Go to the Poetry Slam!) - laptops both days
Culminating Socratic Seminar; 10 Quotes; Upload Written Assignment
Friday, 3/9 (Go to Jazz & Java!)
Finish Socratic Seminar as necessary (Laptops available); Comparative Writing
HW: Written Assignment Upload due by midnight tonight; 10 Significant Quotes due Monday morning.
Week of 2/26
Monday, 2/26
Discuss "Time Passes" w/in-class journal
Tuesday, 2/27
Group Discussion & Writing Prompt
Wednesday, 2/28
"The Lighthouse" chapters 1-3 (Reading & "Guided" Annotation Day)
HW: Journal #___ = Chapters 1-3 for "The Lighthouse"
Thursday, 3/1
25 minutes to finish reading/journal as necessary
Discuss chapters 1-3 for "The Lighthouse"
HW: Read & annotate for "The Lighthouse" chapters 4-6
Friday, 3/2
Discuss "The Lighthouse" chapters 4-6; in-class journal prompt
HW: Read, annotate, and create a journal for "The Lighthouse" chapters 7-10
Week of 2/12
Monday, 2/12 (Meet in Library, Boas out of town, & Spartans United Cozy Day)
Work Day in Library
Tuesday, 2/13 (Boas out of town & Spartans United White Shirt/Blue Jeans Day)
Discuss annotations for chapters 10-12 + In-Class Journal #4 -See this PowerPoint
HW: Read & Annotate for "The Window" Chapters 13-15 - Due Thursday, 2/15
Wednesday, 2/14 (🎼Sing-a-Grams! & Spartans United Red/Pink Day)
Happy Valentines Day
In-class discussion 10-12 & in-class journal #5
Thursday, 2/15
Signed off journals through #5 and annotations.
Class discussion regarding chapters 13-15
Friday, 2/16
In-class reading time with occasional discussion for chapters 16-? Here is the PPT from today with thoughts to consider as you finish the first section of the novel.
HW Over Break: Finish Reading "The Window" and "Time Passes"; create ONE journal for "Time Passes"
Have an Amazing Break - TAKE CARE!!!
Week of 2/5
Monday, 2/5
Discuss "The Window": Chapters 1-3, in-class journal #1, & Freudian Reading
HW: Read "The Window" Chapters 4-6 & Journal #2
Tuesday, 2/6
Going back to chapters 1-3
HW: Make sure you understand chapters 4-6
Wednesday, 2/7
Finish 1-3 and Discuss Chapters 4-6
HW: Read "The Window" Chapters 7-9
Thursday, 2/8
Discuss & In-Class Journal #3 for Chapters 7-9
HW: Catch up on your annotations (I'll check through chapter 9 tomorrow)
Friday, 2/9
10-20 minutes to finish your in-class journal #3 from yesterday
Actually discuss the text (chapters 7-9)
HW: Read & Annotate for "The Window" Chapters 10-12
Week of 1/29
Monday, 1/29 (Teacher In-Service Day)
No School
Tuesday, 1/30 (Welcome to 2nd Semester!)
Begin Virginia Woolf Unit
Research Day in the Library (5 minute Context Presentations w/table group)
3rd Period Groups & Topics; 4th Period Groups & Topics
Documents for some of the presentations located here.
HW: Complete 5 minute presentation
Wednesday, 1/31
Present Woolf Context Presentations
HW: Critically Read "Kew Gardens"
Thursday, 2/1
Finish Last Context Presentation
Introduce Woolf
Begin to Discuss "Kew Gardens"
HW: Read: "The Window" Chapters 1-3 (due Monday, 2/5 - see Reading Schedule document)
Friday, 2/2 (Boas in meeting during 3rd period)
Continue "Kew Gardens" Discussion
Reading Day?
HW: Finish reading "The Window" Chapters 1-3
Week of 1/22
Thursday, 1/25
3rd & 4th Period Finals
Friday, 1/26
1st & 2nd Period Finals
Week 1/15
Monday, 1/15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
Tuesday, 1/16
10 Significant Quote & Study Guide Work Day in 1304
Wednesday, 1/17
Socratic Seminar Part I (postponed - so sorry for any inconvenience)
HW: check your email regarding Socratic Seminar Prompts
Thursday, 1/18
Prep for Socratic Seminar
Friday, 1/19 (Winter Assembly Schedule)
Socratic Seminar Part I & begin discussion regarding Paper 1
Monday, 1/22
Socratic Seminar Part II & continue reviewing Paper 1
Tuesday, 1/23 (IOCs)
More final review + 30 minutes to begin our final
Week of 1/9
Monday, 1/8
The Motif Poster
Tuesday, 1/9
Discuss the theme of Pride & Prejudice, watch both versions of Darcy's proposal
HW: We're taking a break!
Wednesday, 1/10
Discussion
HW: Read Vol. 3, chapters 1-6/chapters 43-48 (journal tonight or tomorrow - I'll have Mr. Berner check on Friday)
Thursday, 1/11
Discussion - BRIEF & then work time
HW: Read Vol. 3, chapters 7-13/chapters 49-55 (if you didn't journal last night, you are tonight)
Friday, 1/12 (IOCs + MLK Schedule)
Check Journal from Wednesday or Thursday
Discussion w/Mr. Berner
HW: Finish novel (no journal)
Week of 1/2
HAPPY 2018 EVERYONE!!!!
Tuesday, 1/2/2018
Quiz on Volume 1 & journal discussion
(We took a partner quiz today; if you were absent, you will need 20 minutes before or after school to complete the make-up)
Wednesday, 1/3
Volume 1 small group graded discussion
HW: Read Volume 2, chapters 1-6 (chapters 24-30) & Journal #6
Thursday, 1/4
THINGS ARE A-CHANGIN' - hope DECA went well.
Please make sure to see the new reading schedule.
Today we started to watch the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice
Friday, 1/5
Volume 2, chapters 1-6 (chapters 24-30) & Journal Discussion
HW: Read Vol. 2, chapters 14-19 (chapters 31-36) & Journal #8
Week of 12/18
Monday, 12/18 (Another PJ/Cozy Day - YAY!)
Introduce Jane Austen & Pride and Prejudice
HW: Critically read Jane Austin "bio" information
Tuesday, 12/19
More introductory information + reading time
HW: Read Vol. 1, chapters 1-4 and complete journal #1
Wednesday, 12/20
Vol. 1, chapters 1-4 and journal discussion
HW: Finish Volume One + journals 2-5
Week of 12/11
Monday, 12/11
Work time on Jigsaw/Presentation
Tuesday, 12/12 (Candy Cane Day)
Frost Jigsaw Presentation in small groups
HW: We need people to sign-up for snacks if you want food ;)
Wednesday, 12/13 (Brrr! Cold Weather Clothes Day!)
IOC/D Logistics and Practice
Thursday, 12/14 (Bring 'em on - UGLY SWEATER DAY!)
Another day to prep for the IOC/D
Friday, 12/15 (White Out Day)
IOC/Ds begin - Boas out of class.
Check out Pride and Prejudice
Finish sharing practice commentaries
Critically Read introduction to Jane Austen & Small Group Discussion
HW:
Week of 12/4
Monday, 12/4 & Tuesday, 12/5
Don't forget to submit your Chapter Summary & 10-Quote Study Guide by 8AM on Monday!!!
DSA Socratic Seminar
Here is the most recent DSA Chapter Summary Document
In-Class Response Prompts (ALL) ;)
HW for Wednesday, 12/6: Annotate Frost Poem ("Birches")
Wednesday, 12/6
"Birches" Discussion
HW: Annotate "Out, Out-"
Thursday, 12/7
"Out, Out-" Discussion
HW: Annotate "An Old Man's Winter Night"
Friday, 12/8
Assigned "Last of Frost" Jigsaw/Presentation; work time
HW: continue to work on your assigned poem "presentation"
Week of 11/27
Monday, 11/27
Small Group Spiderweb Discussion for DSA
HW: Read ONLY Chapter 21, Interlude, & Chapter 22
Tuesday, 11/28
Beginning to tie all the pieces together
HW: Read & Journal for Interlude, Chapter 23, & Epilogue
Wednesday, 11/29
Socratic Seminar Prep (Understanding the nuances of non-fiction)
Thursday, 11/30 & Friday, 12/1
Work days for the Chapter Summary (link to Google Form & PPT Instructions/Example) and 10 Quote Study Guide submitted to turnitin.com
Week of 11/20
Monday, 11/20
Culture & Context Research Jigsaw Presentation
HW: Read ONLY chapters 14 & 15
Tuesday, 11/21
Discussion regarding Chapters 14-15
HW: Read and journal for chapters 16-18
Wednesday, 11/22
DUE DATE: Mouse Trap Extra Credit Write Up (check your email from last week)
Discussion regarding Chapters 16-18
HW: Reading and journal for chapter 19, Interlude, & chapter 20
HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!
Week of 11/13
Monday, 11/13
Down Second Avenue (DSA)
Tuesday, 11/14
Discussion regarding Mphahlele's writing techniques
Wednesday, 11/15
Chapters 8-11 PowerPoint for small group discussion
Thursday, 11/16
Work Day for Research Jigsaw
Friday, 11/17
Partial Day - Discussion regarding chapters 8-12
Partial Work Day for Research Jigsaw
HW: Finish research and note taking for Monday (we have gaps in our snack schedule coming up...if you would like food, we need to fill the blanks)
Week of 11/6
Monday, 11/6
Talking Paper 1 (Unseen Commentary) w/Practice (poem by Frost)
We are beginning Es’kia Mphahlele's Down Second Avenue on 11/13; if possible, you will want your own copy.
Tuesday, 11/7
Paper 1 (Unseen Commentary) Practice (prose excerpt by Martel)
Wednesday, 11/8
Work time on Practice Paper 1 w/laptops in classrooms
Commentary Essay Assignment
Thursday, 11/9
Work time on Practice Paper 1 w/laptops in classrooms
HW: Introduce Mphahlele and his memoir:
Friday, 11/10
Veteran's Day - No School
Week of 10/30
Monday, 10/30
Finish Biographical Context
"Love and a Question" Analysis
Mama Boas Moment - Accountability Link for 3rd Period
Mama Boas Moment - Accountability Link for 4th Period
HW: Annotate "After Apple Picking"
Tuesday, 10/31 - Happy Hall🎃ween!
"After Apple Picking" Analysis
HW: Annotate "Mending Wall"
Wednesday, 11/1
"Mending Wall" Analysis
HW: Annotate "The Road Not Taken"
Thursday, 11/2
"The Road Not Taken" Analysis
Friday, 11/3
Practice Commentary
Week of 10/23
Friday, 10/20 (Homecoming Spirit Day - White Out)
TBD
Monday, 10/23
No School for Students
Tuesday, 10/24
Presentations Begin
Wednesday, 10/25-Make Up Socratic Seminar for ANY Missed Seminars @ 9:40 in 1416
Presentations
Thursday, 10/26
Finish Presentations & Film
We will begin Down 2nd Avenue next Wednesday (11/1)
Friday, 10/27
Begin to think Poetry! Here we go w/Robert Frost!
Friday Work - Biography and Essay
HW: Listen to Frost's Interview (28 min) & Annotate "Love and a Question" (see the Frost page for both)
Week of 10/16
Monday, 10/16 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Comfy Day 🛌)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304
Group Presentation List
Tuesday, 10/17 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Hat Day 🎩)
Socratic Seminar
Wednesday, 10/18 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Denim Day 👖)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304
Thursday, 10/19 (Homecoming Spirit Day - PNW Day 🚵)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304 w/Movie playing in the background ;)
Week of 10/9
Monday, 10/9
Continue "Conner Discussion" +; and assign Hamlet Project; Read Act 5, scene 1
Tuesday, 10/10
Finish Play
Project Work Day
Wednesday, 10/11 (No snack day - 3rd period, had to change our schedule)
PSAT Schedule
Thursday, 10/12
So...? What did you think?
Socratic Seminar Prep
Friday, 10/13
Conner is "Back in the House!" - meet in the theater
Week of 10/2
Monday, 10/2
Mr. Wilder in class regarding IB Exams
Watch Act 3
Tuesday, 10/3
Begin Act 4 (scenes 1-4? [they're really short!])
Wednesday, 10/4
Continue Act 4
Thursday, 10/5
Finish Act 4; Journal 5
Friday, 10/6
Seattle Shakespeare Actor in class
Week of 9/25
Monday, 9/25
We read Act 3, scene 1 today (the "To Be or Not To Be" section!)
HW: Journal: write a commentary focusing on the rhythm and structure of Hamlet's famous soliloquy
Tuesday, 9/26
A Reading Day
Act 3, scene 2 (very long)
Wednesday, 9/27
Feet, Beats, & Rhythm
Thursday, 9/28
B Reading Day
Act 3, scenes 3 & 4
Our funny "Thursday Thought"
Friday, 9/29 (PINK OUT!!!!)
One-Pager Due!
Socratic Seminar (Acts 2 & 3)
Journal #4: Reflect on 1) How the play-within-a-play technique is a great vehicle for the ironies of revenge. And, 2) Explore Shakespeare's use of the motif of theater/acting in Hamlet.
Week of 9/18
Monday, 9/18
Counselors in Class
Tuesday, 9/19 - Curriculum Night
Club Rush during 2nd Period
Act 2, scene 1 and begin scene 2
Wednesday, 9/20
Finish Act 2 (here are the questions from today)
Thursday, 9/21
Finish watching film through Act 2
Assign One Pager
Friday, 9/22
Work time on One Pager
WEEK OF 9/11
Mario Spirit Week
Monday, 9/11 (Spirit Day: Comfy clothes/PJs)
Finish Poem/Prose Excerpt Literary Analysis
Paired Prose Commentary
HW: Choose 1-2 Pre-Reading Journal Prompts to answer (1 college-ruled, comp book page in length)
Tuesday, 9/12
Introduce Hamlet
HW: Critically Read and answer questions for Shakespeare's Sentences
Wednesday, 9/13
Drill Extravaganza - Wear Comfy Shoes!
Act 1, scene i
Thursday, 9/14
Visual Analysis
HW: (Due Monday) Hamlet "Journal" 1
Friday, 9/15
Discuss Shakespeare's Sentences & continue reading
Finished Act 1!
HW: (Due Monday) Hamlet "Journal" 2
WEEK OF 9/6
Wednesday, 9/6
Welcome Back!!!
Remember our new bell schedule (click here to see it)
Thursday, 9/7
Look beautiful (as you always do!) - it's Picture Day!
Poetry Annotation & Commentary Review ;)
Friday, 9/8 (HOME game against Newport 🏈 - It's A Black Out!)
Project Spartan Day - Wear Comfortable Clothing!
Finish Commentary Discussion; continue w/unseen prose excerpt
HW: Pick up a copy of Hamlet; please critically read for Monday
Pride & Prejudice Documents
Frost and IOC-D Information
Written Assignment Documents
The Guide Documents
Snack Day Wednesdays! 3rd Period & 4th Period
Never Let Me Go Documents
Archived Web Text
Here we go! You're last "Literature" Unit of High School!
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Here is an online version of the text. Here is another format of an online version.
Tuesday, 5/22 (SBAC Schedule - 1st period begins @ 11AM)
Mystery Genre
Wednesday, 5/23
Reading Day (we're reading this work online - if you have your own device, that would be great! I'll have iPads)
Thursday, 5/24 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Discuss Reading & Talk Christie
ENJOY YOUR FOUR DAY WEEKEND!
Tuesday, 5/29 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Poirot Documentary
Wednesday, 5/30
Reading Day (I'll have iPads)
Thursday, 5/31 (SBAC Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
Discussion
Friday, 6/1
Work day in Library (THANK YOU MRS. BACON FOR STEPPING IN!)
Monday, 6/4
BBC Version of text
Tuesday, 6/5 (Junior Science Test Schedule - 1st Period begins @ 11AM)
BBC Version of text
Wednesday, 6/6
BBC Version & Compare/Contrast Discussion
If you are going to miss Thursday or Friday: Please write a 1 Paragraph compare/contrast of the text vs. the BBC version of the work - due via email when finished.
Thursday, 6/7
Recent film version of Murder on the Orient Express
Friday, 6/8
Film
Monday, 6/11 (Senior Finals 5th & 6th Periods)
Last Class Discussion
Tuesday, 6/12 (Senior Finals 3rd & 4th Periods)
A Party of Literary Proportions ;)
Wednesday, 6/13 (Senior Finals 1st & 2nd Periods)
Monday, 6/18
GRADUATION!!!
Week of 4/30
Monday, 4/30
Paper 2 Preparation
If you missed the Socratic Seminar or In-Class Write from 4/26-4/27, the make-up will be in the Humanities Pod on Wednesday 5/2 between 8:45-9:45.
Tuesday, 5/1 (Boas off campus today)
Paper 2 Preparation
If you missed the Socratic Seminar or In-Class Write from 4/26-4/27, the make-up will be in the Humanities Pod on Wednesday 5/2 between 8:45-9:45.
Wednesday, 5/2
NLMG Film analysis
HW: None
Thursday, 5/3
NLMG Film analysis
HW: None
Friday, 5/4
Jeopardy Review
Monday & Tuesday are the IB English Exams! If you are not testing, meet me in the Humanities Pod (2410) to check in.
Week of 4/23
Monday, 4/23
Unpacking Paper 2 Prompts PPT
HW: Finish unpacking 2 Paper 2 prompts & read chapters 20-21 - NO JOURNAL!
Tuesday, 4/24
NO JOURNAL DUE (simply read chapters 20-21)
HW: Finish novel
Wednesday, 4/25
End of novel discussion
Article Link
Thursday, 4/26
Socratic Seminar Day 1
Friday, 4/27
Socratic Seminar Day 2
Week of 4/16
Monday, 4/16
Part One PLUS Journal Due
Discuss & "Celebrate" NLMG Part 1
Today we had a closed-book note card celebration and worked on a partner One Pager for part 1.
Tuesday, 4/17
Chapters 10 & 11 PLUS Journal Due - Checking Journals 1 & 2
Today I checked Part 1 journal as well as chapters 10 & 11 journal; we discussed narrative types and the content.
Wednesday, 4/18
Chapters 12 & 13 PLUS Journal Due
Today I stamped chapters 12 & 13 journal; we talked about the "plot twist"; and you re-visited Paper 1.
Thursday, 4/19
Chapters 14 & 15 (I will check journal on Friday)
Friday, 4/20
Chapters 16 & 17 Due
Week of 4/2
Monday, 4/2
Work day on Group Project
Tuesday, 4/3
Due to absences:
3rd Period: Chapters 6 & 7
4th Period: Chapter 6
Wednesday, 4/4
3rd Period: Chapters 8 & 9
4th Period: Chapters 7-9
Thursday, 4/5
Chapters 10-11
Intro to Never Let Me Go
HW: Read Chapters 1-3 NO JOURNAL...yet ;)
Friday, 4/6
Reading time (approximately 20 minutes)
Introduction and Discussion
HW: Read Part One & write one journal over Spring Break
Week of 3/26
Monday, 3/26
Check Journal #3 (either for Chapter 5 OR Chapters 6 & 7)
Discussion through Chapter 7
HW: Read Chapter 8 ONLY
Tuesday, 3/27
Discuss & In-Class Write regarding Chapter 8
HW: Read Chapter 9 ONLY
Wednesday, 3/28
In-Class Collaborate Question Document (turnitin.com) for Chapter 9 that includes Paper 2 comparison questions.
HW: Read Chapters 10 & 11
Thursday, 3/29
Reading time (25-30 min)
Finish Collaborative Question Document
Work on Wrap Up Document (see your email - absent? work on open 2 spaces)
Assign The Guide Group Project
Friday, 3/30
Continue Wrap Up for The Guide
HW: Finish the Wrap Up Google Doc.
Next week--Thursday--we'll begin reading Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. Do not read anything online or watch the movie or even the movie trailer before you start to read--this book has major spoiler potential so allow yourself to be surprised. This book is awesome and a quick read!! Here is a link to a good edition so you can get your own copy. As always, we will have books for checkout from the library as well.
Week of 3/19
Monday, 3/19 (Tolo Spirit Week = Sleeping Beauty Day/Comfy & PJ Day)
Check Critical Read
Introduce The Guide & R.K. Narayan
HW: Read chapters 1 & 2; write one journal
Tuesday, 3/20 (Tolo Spirit Week = Mickey & Minnie Day/ Red & Black Day)
Discuss chapters 1 & 2; check journal #1
HW: Read chapter 3; write one journal
Wednesday, 3/21 (Tolo Spirit Week = Monster's University/University Logo Day)
Discuss chapter 3; check journal #2
HW: Read chapter 4 ONLY
Thursday, 3/22-Boas @ UW w/11 IB (Tolo Spirit Week = Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum/Twin Day)
In-class write for chapter 4 & discussion
HW: Read chapter 5 ONLY
Friday, 3/23 (Tolo Spirit Week = Beauty and The Beast/Best or Worst Outfit Day)
Reading Day
HW: Read chapters 6 & 7; write one journal (if you completed a journal for Ch 5, DO NOT write one for Chs 6 & 7)
Week of 3/12
Monday, 3/12
10 Quotes due by 8 AM this morning on turnitin.com
Mock Paper 2 Exam (Compare/Contrast TTL & P&P)
Tuesday, 3/13
Mock Paper 2
Wednesday, 3/14
Finish Mock Paper 2
The Hours
Thursday, 3/15
The Hours Continued
Friday, 3/16
Finish The Hours
We will begin The Guide on Monday - come prepared with your novel! (Here is a version we recommend)
HW: Critically Read Narayan's Obituary
Week of 3/5
Monday, 3/5
Discuss Chapters 7-10
HW: Read & annotate through the end of the novel.
Tuesday, 3/6
Wrap Up (laptops)
3rd Chart; 4th Chart
Wednesday, 3/7 & Thursday, 3/8 (Go to the Poetry Slam!) - laptops both days
Culminating Socratic Seminar; 10 Quotes; Upload Written Assignment
Friday, 3/9 (Go to Jazz & Java!)
Finish Socratic Seminar as necessary (Laptops available); Comparative Writing
HW: Written Assignment Upload due by midnight tonight; 10 Significant Quotes due Monday morning.
Week of 2/26
Monday, 2/26
Discuss "Time Passes" w/in-class journal
Tuesday, 2/27
Group Discussion & Writing Prompt
Wednesday, 2/28
"The Lighthouse" chapters 1-3 (Reading & "Guided" Annotation Day)
HW: Journal #___ = Chapters 1-3 for "The Lighthouse"
Thursday, 3/1
25 minutes to finish reading/journal as necessary
Discuss chapters 1-3 for "The Lighthouse"
HW: Read & annotate for "The Lighthouse" chapters 4-6
Friday, 3/2
Discuss "The Lighthouse" chapters 4-6; in-class journal prompt
HW: Read, annotate, and create a journal for "The Lighthouse" chapters 7-10
Week of 2/12
Monday, 2/12 (Meet in Library, Boas out of town, & Spartans United Cozy Day)
Work Day in Library
Tuesday, 2/13 (Boas out of town & Spartans United White Shirt/Blue Jeans Day)
Discuss annotations for chapters 10-12 + In-Class Journal #4 -See this PowerPoint
HW: Read & Annotate for "The Window" Chapters 13-15 - Due Thursday, 2/15
Wednesday, 2/14 (🎼Sing-a-Grams! & Spartans United Red/Pink Day)
Happy Valentines Day
In-class discussion 10-12 & in-class journal #5
Thursday, 2/15
Signed off journals through #5 and annotations.
Class discussion regarding chapters 13-15
Friday, 2/16
In-class reading time with occasional discussion for chapters 16-? Here is the PPT from today with thoughts to consider as you finish the first section of the novel.
HW Over Break: Finish Reading "The Window" and "Time Passes"; create ONE journal for "Time Passes"
Have an Amazing Break - TAKE CARE!!!
Week of 2/5
Monday, 2/5
Discuss "The Window": Chapters 1-3, in-class journal #1, & Freudian Reading
HW: Read "The Window" Chapters 4-6 & Journal #2
Tuesday, 2/6
Going back to chapters 1-3
HW: Make sure you understand chapters 4-6
Wednesday, 2/7
Finish 1-3 and Discuss Chapters 4-6
HW: Read "The Window" Chapters 7-9
Thursday, 2/8
Discuss & In-Class Journal #3 for Chapters 7-9
HW: Catch up on your annotations (I'll check through chapter 9 tomorrow)
Friday, 2/9
10-20 minutes to finish your in-class journal #3 from yesterday
Actually discuss the text (chapters 7-9)
HW: Read & Annotate for "The Window" Chapters 10-12
Week of 1/29
Monday, 1/29 (Teacher In-Service Day)
No School
Tuesday, 1/30 (Welcome to 2nd Semester!)
Begin Virginia Woolf Unit
Research Day in the Library (5 minute Context Presentations w/table group)
3rd Period Groups & Topics; 4th Period Groups & Topics
Documents for some of the presentations located here.
HW: Complete 5 minute presentation
Wednesday, 1/31
Present Woolf Context Presentations
HW: Critically Read "Kew Gardens"
Thursday, 2/1
Finish Last Context Presentation
Introduce Woolf
Begin to Discuss "Kew Gardens"
HW: Read: "The Window" Chapters 1-3 (due Monday, 2/5 - see Reading Schedule document)
Friday, 2/2 (Boas in meeting during 3rd period)
Continue "Kew Gardens" Discussion
Reading Day?
HW: Finish reading "The Window" Chapters 1-3
Week of 1/22
Thursday, 1/25
3rd & 4th Period Finals
Friday, 1/26
1st & 2nd Period Finals
Week 1/15
Monday, 1/15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
Tuesday, 1/16
10 Significant Quote & Study Guide Work Day in 1304
Wednesday, 1/17
Socratic Seminar Part I (postponed - so sorry for any inconvenience)
HW: check your email regarding Socratic Seminar Prompts
Thursday, 1/18
Prep for Socratic Seminar
Friday, 1/19 (Winter Assembly Schedule)
Socratic Seminar Part I & begin discussion regarding Paper 1
Monday, 1/22
Socratic Seminar Part II & continue reviewing Paper 1
Tuesday, 1/23 (IOCs)
More final review + 30 minutes to begin our final
Week of 1/9
Monday, 1/8
The Motif Poster
Tuesday, 1/9
Discuss the theme of Pride & Prejudice, watch both versions of Darcy's proposal
HW: We're taking a break!
Wednesday, 1/10
Discussion
HW: Read Vol. 3, chapters 1-6/chapters 43-48 (journal tonight or tomorrow - I'll have Mr. Berner check on Friday)
Thursday, 1/11
Discussion - BRIEF & then work time
HW: Read Vol. 3, chapters 7-13/chapters 49-55 (if you didn't journal last night, you are tonight)
Friday, 1/12 (IOCs + MLK Schedule)
Check Journal from Wednesday or Thursday
Discussion w/Mr. Berner
HW: Finish novel (no journal)
Week of 1/2
HAPPY 2018 EVERYONE!!!!
Tuesday, 1/2/2018
Quiz on Volume 1 & journal discussion
(We took a partner quiz today; if you were absent, you will need 20 minutes before or after school to complete the make-up)
Wednesday, 1/3
Volume 1 small group graded discussion
HW: Read Volume 2, chapters 1-6 (chapters 24-30) & Journal #6
Thursday, 1/4
THINGS ARE A-CHANGIN' - hope DECA went well.
Please make sure to see the new reading schedule.
Today we started to watch the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice
Friday, 1/5
Volume 2, chapters 1-6 (chapters 24-30) & Journal Discussion
HW: Read Vol. 2, chapters 14-19 (chapters 31-36) & Journal #8
Week of 12/18
Monday, 12/18 (Another PJ/Cozy Day - YAY!)
Introduce Jane Austen & Pride and Prejudice
HW: Critically read Jane Austin "bio" information
Tuesday, 12/19
More introductory information + reading time
HW: Read Vol. 1, chapters 1-4 and complete journal #1
Wednesday, 12/20
Vol. 1, chapters 1-4 and journal discussion
HW: Finish Volume One + journals 2-5
Week of 12/11
Monday, 12/11
Work time on Jigsaw/Presentation
Tuesday, 12/12 (Candy Cane Day)
Frost Jigsaw Presentation in small groups
HW: We need people to sign-up for snacks if you want food ;)
Wednesday, 12/13 (Brrr! Cold Weather Clothes Day!)
IOC/D Logistics and Practice
Thursday, 12/14 (Bring 'em on - UGLY SWEATER DAY!)
Another day to prep for the IOC/D
Friday, 12/15 (White Out Day)
IOC/Ds begin - Boas out of class.
Check out Pride and Prejudice
Finish sharing practice commentaries
Critically Read introduction to Jane Austen & Small Group Discussion
HW:
- We're beginning Pride and Prejudice on Monday - again, we strongly recommend you buy your own copy as annotation manifests retention, but we will have copies in class to check out as well;
- Reading Schedule forthcoming (remember, this will include your holiday break reading assignment as explained in the syllabus & in class).
Week of 12/4
Monday, 12/4 & Tuesday, 12/5
Don't forget to submit your Chapter Summary & 10-Quote Study Guide by 8AM on Monday!!!
DSA Socratic Seminar
Here is the most recent DSA Chapter Summary Document
In-Class Response Prompts (ALL) ;)
HW for Wednesday, 12/6: Annotate Frost Poem ("Birches")
Wednesday, 12/6
"Birches" Discussion
HW: Annotate "Out, Out-"
Thursday, 12/7
"Out, Out-" Discussion
HW: Annotate "An Old Man's Winter Night"
Friday, 12/8
Assigned "Last of Frost" Jigsaw/Presentation; work time
HW: continue to work on your assigned poem "presentation"
Week of 11/27
Monday, 11/27
Small Group Spiderweb Discussion for DSA
HW: Read ONLY Chapter 21, Interlude, & Chapter 22
Tuesday, 11/28
Beginning to tie all the pieces together
HW: Read & Journal for Interlude, Chapter 23, & Epilogue
Wednesday, 11/29
Socratic Seminar Prep (Understanding the nuances of non-fiction)
Thursday, 11/30 & Friday, 12/1
Work days for the Chapter Summary (link to Google Form & PPT Instructions/Example) and 10 Quote Study Guide submitted to turnitin.com
Week of 11/20
Monday, 11/20
Culture & Context Research Jigsaw Presentation
HW: Read ONLY chapters 14 & 15
Tuesday, 11/21
Discussion regarding Chapters 14-15
HW: Read and journal for chapters 16-18
Wednesday, 11/22
DUE DATE: Mouse Trap Extra Credit Write Up (check your email from last week)
Discussion regarding Chapters 16-18
HW: Reading and journal for chapter 19, Interlude, & chapter 20
HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!
Week of 11/13
Monday, 11/13
Down Second Avenue (DSA)
- Intro. material from Boas
- In-class write (Journal #1 - simple response to prompt given)
- Small group, graded discussion
Tuesday, 11/14
Discussion regarding Mphahlele's writing techniques
Wednesday, 11/15
Chapters 8-11 PowerPoint for small group discussion
Thursday, 11/16
Work Day for Research Jigsaw
Friday, 11/17
Partial Day - Discussion regarding chapters 8-12
Partial Work Day for Research Jigsaw
HW: Finish research and note taking for Monday (we have gaps in our snack schedule coming up...if you would like food, we need to fill the blanks)
Week of 11/6
Monday, 11/6
Talking Paper 1 (Unseen Commentary) w/Practice (poem by Frost)
We are beginning Es’kia Mphahlele's Down Second Avenue on 11/13; if possible, you will want your own copy.
Tuesday, 11/7
Paper 1 (Unseen Commentary) Practice (prose excerpt by Martel)
Wednesday, 11/8
Work time on Practice Paper 1 w/laptops in classrooms
Commentary Essay Assignment
Thursday, 11/9
Work time on Practice Paper 1 w/laptops in classrooms
HW: Introduce Mphahlele and his memoir:
- Read Chapters 1-4
- Critically Read Mphalele's Obituary
- Conventions of Autobiography
- We are checking out Down Second Avenue on Monday - please be advised there are only a few copies on campus so if you have put off getting your copy, step it up ;)
Friday, 11/10
Veteran's Day - No School
Week of 10/30
Monday, 10/30
Finish Biographical Context
"Love and a Question" Analysis
Mama Boas Moment - Accountability Link for 3rd Period
Mama Boas Moment - Accountability Link for 4th Period
HW: Annotate "After Apple Picking"
Tuesday, 10/31 - Happy Hall🎃ween!
"After Apple Picking" Analysis
HW: Annotate "Mending Wall"
Wednesday, 11/1
"Mending Wall" Analysis
HW: Annotate "The Road Not Taken"
Thursday, 11/2
"The Road Not Taken" Analysis
Friday, 11/3
Practice Commentary
Week of 10/23
Friday, 10/20 (Homecoming Spirit Day - White Out)
TBD
Monday, 10/23
No School for Students
Tuesday, 10/24
Presentations Begin
Wednesday, 10/25-Make Up Socratic Seminar for ANY Missed Seminars @ 9:40 in 1416
Presentations
Thursday, 10/26
Finish Presentations & Film
We will begin Down 2nd Avenue next Wednesday (11/1)
Friday, 10/27
Begin to think Poetry! Here we go w/Robert Frost!
Friday Work - Biography and Essay
HW: Listen to Frost's Interview (28 min) & Annotate "Love and a Question" (see the Frost page for both)
Week of 10/16
Monday, 10/16 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Comfy Day 🛌)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304
Group Presentation List
Tuesday, 10/17 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Hat Day 🎩)
Socratic Seminar
Wednesday, 10/18 (Homecoming Spirit Day - Denim Day 👖)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304
Thursday, 10/19 (Homecoming Spirit Day - PNW Day 🚵)
Project Work Day in Lab 1304 w/Movie playing in the background ;)
Week of 10/9
Monday, 10/9
Continue "Conner Discussion" +; and assign Hamlet Project; Read Act 5, scene 1
Tuesday, 10/10
Finish Play
Project Work Day
Wednesday, 10/11 (No snack day - 3rd period, had to change our schedule)
PSAT Schedule
Thursday, 10/12
So...? What did you think?
Socratic Seminar Prep
Friday, 10/13
Conner is "Back in the House!" - meet in the theater
Week of 10/2
Monday, 10/2
Mr. Wilder in class regarding IB Exams
Watch Act 3
Tuesday, 10/3
Begin Act 4 (scenes 1-4? [they're really short!])
Wednesday, 10/4
Continue Act 4
Thursday, 10/5
Finish Act 4; Journal 5
Friday, 10/6
Seattle Shakespeare Actor in class
Week of 9/25
Monday, 9/25
We read Act 3, scene 1 today (the "To Be or Not To Be" section!)
HW: Journal: write a commentary focusing on the rhythm and structure of Hamlet's famous soliloquy
Tuesday, 9/26
A Reading Day
Act 3, scene 2 (very long)
Wednesday, 9/27
Feet, Beats, & Rhythm
Thursday, 9/28
B Reading Day
Act 3, scenes 3 & 4
Our funny "Thursday Thought"
Friday, 9/29 (PINK OUT!!!!)
One-Pager Due!
Socratic Seminar (Acts 2 & 3)
Journal #4: Reflect on 1) How the play-within-a-play technique is a great vehicle for the ironies of revenge. And, 2) Explore Shakespeare's use of the motif of theater/acting in Hamlet.
Week of 9/18
Monday, 9/18
Counselors in Class
Tuesday, 9/19 - Curriculum Night
Club Rush during 2nd Period
Act 2, scene 1 and begin scene 2
Wednesday, 9/20
Finish Act 2 (here are the questions from today)
Thursday, 9/21
Finish watching film through Act 2
Assign One Pager
Friday, 9/22
Work time on One Pager
WEEK OF 9/11
Mario Spirit Week
Monday, 9/11 (Spirit Day: Comfy clothes/PJs)
Finish Poem/Prose Excerpt Literary Analysis
Paired Prose Commentary
HW: Choose 1-2 Pre-Reading Journal Prompts to answer (1 college-ruled, comp book page in length)
Tuesday, 9/12
Introduce Hamlet
HW: Critically Read and answer questions for Shakespeare's Sentences
Wednesday, 9/13
Drill Extravaganza - Wear Comfy Shoes!
Act 1, scene i
Thursday, 9/14
Visual Analysis
HW: (Due Monday) Hamlet "Journal" 1
Friday, 9/15
Discuss Shakespeare's Sentences & continue reading
Finished Act 1!
HW: (Due Monday) Hamlet "Journal" 2
WEEK OF 9/6
Wednesday, 9/6
Welcome Back!!!
Remember our new bell schedule (click here to see it)
Thursday, 9/7
Look beautiful (as you always do!) - it's Picture Day!
Poetry Annotation & Commentary Review ;)
Friday, 9/8 (HOME game against Newport 🏈 - It's A Black Out!)
Project Spartan Day - Wear Comfortable Clothing!
Finish Commentary Discussion; continue w/unseen prose excerpt
HW: Pick up a copy of Hamlet; please critically read for Monday