This is it. Our final exams will be on Wednesday (1st and 2nd block) and Thursday (4th block). Study guides have been handed out and gone over in class. All work has been graded, including the extra credit and makeup work.
On Tuesday, students will receive their final unofficial English Progress Report, detailing their grades for all their assignments in this class. As a final extra credit opportunity, please sign and return it to me on the day of the Final.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Final Deadlines
The final day for your extra credit essays is tomorrow.
Your class has a last major assignment due tomorrow.
American Lit: Your Reading Folders are due! Chapters 1-10! Click here for your checklist.
9th Grade Lit: Your Epic Poems are due! Click here for the requirements! Click here for the story map, and here for the 3 column chart.
Your class has a last major assignment due tomorrow.
American Lit: Your Reading Folders are due! Chapters 1-10! Click here for your checklist.
9th Grade Lit: Your Epic Poems are due! Click here for the requirements! Click here for the story map, and here for the 3 column chart.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Week 16
This week 9th Grade Lit has been continuing through The Odyssey in preparation for their Epic Poem which will be due next week. They will also have a comic book activity for the end of this week.
Click here for today's in-class assignment, the character poster.
American Lit has been continuing through Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Click here for Chapter's 1-6 PowerPoint that includes the In-Class Responses, as well as the Reading Focuses for the chapters.
Final Vocabulary Quiz is this Friday! The EOCT is next Monday and Tuesday! Are you ready?
Click here for today's in-class assignment, the character poster.
American Lit has been continuing through Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Click here for Chapter's 1-6 PowerPoint that includes the In-Class Responses, as well as the Reading Focuses for the chapters.
Final Vocabulary Quiz is this Friday! The EOCT is next Monday and Tuesday! Are you ready?
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Week 15--Preparing for the end.
9th Grade Lit have begun their final Unit: The Odyssey. Click here for the background handout. Click here for the Note Template. The Final Exam will be over The Odyssey.
American Lit have begun their final Unit: Their Eyese Were Watching God. Click here for the Reading Folder Packet. The Final Exam will be over The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Their Eyes Were Watching God. Your last Reading Log is due on Monday.
The EOCT is Monday and Tuesday December 12th and 13th. Please try your best to be present those 2 days.
As always, please check the calendar for upcoming assignments and deadlines.
American Lit have begun their final Unit: Their Eyese Were Watching God. Click here for the Reading Folder Packet. The Final Exam will be over The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Their Eyes Were Watching God. Your last Reading Log is due on Monday.
The EOCT is Monday and Tuesday December 12th and 13th. Please try your best to be present those 2 days.
As always, please check the calendar for upcoming assignments and deadlines.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Extra Credit Essay
Hello everybody,
Available now, you can go to http://essayscorer.com/ph/ga/whs/ and log in with your Cobb ID and the password cobb2012 and view the extra credit essay assignments.
Very important! 9th Grade Lit, you must write your letter to Mr. William Shakespeare concerning his play Romeo and Juliet (not the movies, but the original writing of the play).
American Lit, you must write your Cause and Effect essay about one of the periods we've covered in class.
I will accept the essay for extra credit when you have an average of 5 on all of the traits as well as overall. You have 20 attempts to get feedback and improve your essay, so please use them wisely. However, the higher your "score" the more extra credit you will receive.
I will accept these essays until Friday, December 16th.
Available now, you can go to http://essayscorer.com/ph/ga/whs/ and log in with your Cobb ID and the password cobb2012 and view the extra credit essay assignments.
Very important! 9th Grade Lit, you must write your letter to Mr. William Shakespeare concerning his play Romeo and Juliet (not the movies, but the original writing of the play).
American Lit, you must write your Cause and Effect essay about one of the periods we've covered in class.
I will accept the essay for extra credit when you have an average of 5 on all of the traits as well as overall. You have 20 attempts to get feedback and improve your essay, so please use them wisely. However, the higher your "score" the more extra credit you will receive.
I will accept these essays until Friday, December 16th.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Activators and Grammar Bites
As always are updated to the same Google Doc.
9th Grade Lit Activators
American Lit Activators
Grammar Bites
9th Grade Lit Activators
American Lit Activators
Grammar Bites
Monday, November 14, 2011
Giant Research Papers
Please view the Writing Workshop Contract that was sent home today with each student. Every student must adhere to this contract. Please note the new, stringent, deadlines for the Research Paper. This is expected signed and returned tomorrow.
If you have not yet created a turnitin.com account, or enrolled in the class, click here for this classes enrollment information.
Please view the MLA Sample Works Cited Entries for information about how to correctly cite sources on your Works Cited Page. This was sent home with each student today.
Please view the MLA Sample Paper for examples of how to correctly cite sources in-text. This was sent home with each student today.
Please view the Plagiarism.org's informative list of all of the ways that a person can plagiarize. We discussed most of these in class today, and I know that many students hadn't realized that they had plagiarized by not correctly citing their sources in-text or on the Works Cited page.
Please view the details of Writing Workshop. Please note the in-class responsibilities and the out of class responsibilities.
9th Grade Literature and Composition's rubric can be found here.
American Literature and Composition's rubric can be found here.
Over the course of this week we will have a Writing Workshop. Today we began by reviewing how to correctly write a Works Cited Page. Students in 1st and 2nd period had time to work on correcting their Works Cited Page in class. 4th period did not have time to work on this in-class.
Throughout the week we will revisit how to take our now corrected Works Cited Page and correctly cite those sources in-text. We will talk about how to paraphrase, when it is appropriate to paraphrase, when it is appropriate to quote, and when it is appropriate to analyze and evaluate. We will go through the rubric section by section in order to facilitate each student earning the highest points possible.
Each student was given a Library pass for the month of November during their lunch to facilitate their learning. Each student has access to the library resources and the internet at that time. The deadlines for the resubmission were also though with students who do not have internet at home in mind. Students have 2 1/2 weeks to find the information they need to correct their papers. During that lengthy time, it is expected that they will do what is neccessary to earn a better grade.
If you have not yet created a turnitin.com account, or enrolled in the class, click here for this classes enrollment information.
Please view the MLA Sample Works Cited Entries for information about how to correctly cite sources on your Works Cited Page. This was sent home with each student today.
Please view the MLA Sample Paper for examples of how to correctly cite sources in-text. This was sent home with each student today.
Please view the Plagiarism.org's informative list of all of the ways that a person can plagiarize. We discussed most of these in class today, and I know that many students hadn't realized that they had plagiarized by not correctly citing their sources in-text or on the Works Cited page.
Please view the details of Writing Workshop. Please note the in-class responsibilities and the out of class responsibilities.
9th Grade Literature and Composition's rubric can be found here.
American Literature and Composition's rubric can be found here.
Over the course of this week we will have a Writing Workshop. Today we began by reviewing how to correctly write a Works Cited Page. Students in 1st and 2nd period had time to work on correcting their Works Cited Page in class. 4th period did not have time to work on this in-class.
Throughout the week we will revisit how to take our now corrected Works Cited Page and correctly cite those sources in-text. We will talk about how to paraphrase, when it is appropriate to paraphrase, when it is appropriate to quote, and when it is appropriate to analyze and evaluate. We will go through the rubric section by section in order to facilitate each student earning the highest points possible.
Each student was given a Library pass for the month of November during their lunch to facilitate their learning. Each student has access to the library resources and the internet at that time. The deadlines for the resubmission were also though with students who do not have internet at home in mind. Students have 2 1/2 weeks to find the information they need to correct their papers. During that lengthy time, it is expected that they will do what is neccessary to earn a better grade.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Attendence and Grading
Hello All!
On Monday I will be sending home a required Attendence Report. This must be signed and returned by Tuesday. Parents, please be expecting that your student will have this report for you.
I will be in an area over the weekend that doesn't have internet, so while I'll be grading a ton of things this weekend, grades won't be updated until I get back starting Monday. Thank you for your understanding.
Only 5 more days until Thanksgiving Vacation! Make sure you're keeping up with the deadlines!
On Monday I will be sending home a required Attendence Report. This must be signed and returned by Tuesday. Parents, please be expecting that your student will have this report for you.
I will be in an area over the weekend that doesn't have internet, so while I'll be grading a ton of things this weekend, grades won't be updated until I get back starting Monday. Thank you for your understanding.
Only 5 more days until Thanksgiving Vacation! Make sure you're keeping up with the deadlines!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Week 13 (Only 6 weeks to go! Are you prepared for the EOCT?)
Hello All!
The Giant Research Papers should be graded and handed back by next Monday.
Today IS the last day I'm accepting late work. Get it in the first time! (Unless you have an errand pass or tickets--see the Syllabus.)
9th Grade Lit: We are continuing Romeo and Juliet this week. We are continuing our graphic organizer from page 801 in the text book, and preparing for a comparison activity.
American Lit: Presentations start TODAY. I'm shocked and amazed that some people still don't have their presentations done. Late work is not accepted. I need to have those presentations today. If you don't have it in class, I need it sent to me in an email (take a picture of your poster if you have to). It is due TODAY.
The Giant Research Papers should be graded and handed back by next Monday.
Today IS the last day I'm accepting late work. Get it in the first time! (Unless you have an errand pass or tickets--see the Syllabus.)
9th Grade Lit: We are continuing Romeo and Juliet this week. We are continuing our graphic organizer from page 801 in the text book, and preparing for a comparison activity.
American Lit: Presentations start TODAY. I'm shocked and amazed that some people still don't have their presentations done. Late work is not accepted. I need to have those presentations today. If you don't have it in class, I need it sent to me in an email (take a picture of your poster if you have to). It is due TODAY.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Student Conferences
This week I sat down and had mini-conferences with each student who was present on Thursday and Friday. We talked, again, about how the last day for any late work will be Monday, November 7th. We talked about getting work in, and making sure communication is open between school and home. Most students have turned in the Progress Report I sent home on Wednesday.
If you feel you'd like a more official conference, please email me at kimberly dot bundschu at cobbk12 dot org and we can arrange it. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me as well.
If you feel you'd like a more official conference, please email me at kimberly dot bundschu at cobbk12 dot org and we can arrange it. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me as well.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Activators and Grammar Bites and Research Presentations, Oh my!
Click here for the 9th Grade Activators.
Click here for the American Lit Activators.
Click here for the Grammar Bites.
Remember, Reading Logs are due on Monday! Remember, I will not accept Reading Logs that don't have dates, totals, or signatures.
Click here if you need to see the Rubric for the American Lit Research Prestations. I expect this to take no longer than 10 minutes per person. If you're doing a PowerPoint, you should aim on about 10 slides to make sure you have enough information.
Click here for the American Lit Activators.
Click here for the Grammar Bites.
Remember, Reading Logs are due on Monday! Remember, I will not accept Reading Logs that don't have dates, totals, or signatures.
Click here if you need to see the Rubric for the American Lit Research Prestations. I expect this to take no longer than 10 minutes per person. If you're doing a PowerPoint, you should aim on about 10 slides to make sure you have enough information.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Unexcused Tardies
As per Wheeler policy, students who earn 5 unexcused tardies will receive a referral to administration, with a subsequent referral for every 3 unexcused tardies after.
Please keep up to date with attendence via Pinnacle. Students who already have 5 or more tardies should expect a referral.
Please keep up to date with attendence via Pinnacle. Students who already have 5 or more tardies should expect a referral.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
12 Week Progress Report
The next official Progress Report will be sent home next Wednesday. As of today, I have finished grading all of the work that will appear on the Progress Report, including all makeup work turned in to me by October 31st.
Therefore, the grade in Pinnacle is the grade that will appear on your Progress Report. I will pass out an unofficial Progress Report to be signed and returned by Friday tomorrow. This unofficial progress report will list all of the assignments thus far, except for today's test (American Lit) and the Giant Research Paper.
As previously stated, the final day to turn in any makeup work is Monday, November 7th.
Therefore, the grade in Pinnacle is the grade that will appear on your Progress Report. I will pass out an unofficial Progress Report to be signed and returned by Friday tomorrow. This unofficial progress report will list all of the assignments thus far, except for today's test (American Lit) and the Giant Research Paper.
As previously stated, the final day to turn in any makeup work is Monday, November 7th.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Week 12
Monday: Research Papers Due today!!! Remember, it's one letter grade off for each day that it is late, so the 10 of you in 1st Block, the 10 of you in 2nd Block, and the 13 of you in 4th Block who did not turn in their Giant Research Paper today MUST turn in your paper by Tuesday if you want to get a good grade in this class. This is a MAJOR assignment (hey, isn't there something in the syllabus about using errand passes or tickets to turn in major assignments late?), and if you don't turn it in at all, or turn it in too late, you will probably fail the class.
9th Grade had a Make Up Work Day. Students who had no make up work were rewarded appropriately.
American Lit reviewed for the EOCT by going through the major characteristics of the various periods we've covered, and created a graphic organizer for our notes. You can find the template here. So far we've covered Native American, Early Explorers, Puritan, Age of Reason, Romantic, Gothic, and Transcendentalism.
Tuesday: American Lit will have a test on Transcendentalism. 9th Grade will begin their drama unit. Click here for a copy of the Romeo and Juliet Notes Handout, if you need to print another one.
Wednesday: American Lit will have a Make Up Work Day. Students who have no make up work will be rewarded appropriately.
Thursday: 3 Units of Vocabulary will be checked. Unit 9, 10, and 11.
Friday: Unit 11 Vocabulary Test. Activators and Grammar Bites 50-59 due.
Monday: Reading Logs due.
American Lit will begin their Presentations.
9th Grade had a Make Up Work Day. Students who had no make up work were rewarded appropriately.
American Lit reviewed for the EOCT by going through the major characteristics of the various periods we've covered, and created a graphic organizer for our notes. You can find the template here. So far we've covered Native American, Early Explorers, Puritan, Age of Reason, Romantic, Gothic, and Transcendentalism.
Tuesday: American Lit will have a test on Transcendentalism. 9th Grade will begin their drama unit. Click here for a copy of the Romeo and Juliet Notes Handout, if you need to print another one.
Wednesday: American Lit will have a Make Up Work Day. Students who have no make up work will be rewarded appropriately.
Thursday: 3 Units of Vocabulary will be checked. Unit 9, 10, and 11.
Friday: Unit 11 Vocabulary Test. Activators and Grammar Bites 50-59 due.
Monday: Reading Logs due.
American Lit will begin their Presentations.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Change in Plans
Due to events beyond all of our control, we're going to revise our gameplan.
Thursday: Still meet in the Writing Lab, however, we will be taking the Benchmark before we can begin typing. Because of this, the due date for your Research Papers will be pushed back to Friday, October 28th at the end of class.
Friday: Still meet in the Writing Lab, this will be a day to work on your Research Papers, however you need to finish before the end of the day. You should have time to start on your projects, so if you are doing something physical (ie: not on the computer), you need to bring your materials so you can work on this in class.
American Lit, your Transcendentalism Test (with a splash of the Romantic) will be moved back to Monday, October 31st.
9th Lit, we'll be starting Romeo and Juliet on Monday. Casting set on Monday, if you don't have a part, you are the chorus.
Thank you all for your patience and flexibility. I really hope none of you caught the bug I have. If any one wishes to donate more hand sanitizer to the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated (with tickets).
Thursday: Still meet in the Writing Lab, however, we will be taking the Benchmark before we can begin typing. Because of this, the due date for your Research Papers will be pushed back to Friday, October 28th at the end of class.
Friday: Still meet in the Writing Lab, this will be a day to work on your Research Papers, however you need to finish before the end of the day. You should have time to start on your projects, so if you are doing something physical (ie: not on the computer), you need to bring your materials so you can work on this in class.
American Lit, your Transcendentalism Test (with a splash of the Romantic) will be moved back to Monday, October 31st.
9th Lit, we'll be starting Romeo and Juliet on Monday. Casting set on Monday, if you don't have a part, you are the chorus.
Thank you all for your patience and flexibility. I really hope none of you caught the bug I have. If any one wishes to donate more hand sanitizer to the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated (with tickets).
Monday, October 24, 2011
Week 11
Click here to find a copy of the letter sent home today. I expect this letter signed and returned by Wednesday, October 26th.
Deadlines: All make up work that will show up on the Progress Report must be turned in by Monday, October 31st.
The final deadline for any makeup work for the semester is Monday, November 7th. No exceptions.
We will be in the Writing Lab on Thursday and Friday.
Research Papers are due, printed, in class, with the rubric, on Friday at the beginning of class.
9th Grade Lit
Monday: Poetry Test.
Tuesday-Wednesday: Romeo and Juliet
Thursday: Writing Lab for Research Papers
Friday: Writing Lab for Research Projects
American Lit
Monday-Tuesday: Transcendentalism
Wednesday: Transcendentalism vs. Romantics Test
Thursday: Writing Lab for Research Papers
Friday: Writing Lab for Research Projects
Deadlines: All make up work that will show up on the Progress Report must be turned in by Monday, October 31st.
The final deadline for any makeup work for the semester is Monday, November 7th. No exceptions.
We will be in the Writing Lab on Thursday and Friday.
Research Papers are due, printed, in class, with the rubric, on Friday at the beginning of class.
9th Grade Lit
Monday: Poetry Test.
Tuesday-Wednesday: Romeo and Juliet
Thursday: Writing Lab for Research Papers
Friday: Writing Lab for Research Projects
American Lit
Monday-Tuesday: Transcendentalism
Wednesday: Transcendentalism vs. Romantics Test
Thursday: Writing Lab for Research Papers
Friday: Writing Lab for Research Projects
Friday, October 21, 2011
9th Grade Poetry Test on Monday
As a reminder, the 9th Grade Poetry Test will be a similar test to the Benchmark and the EOCT. It will not be about specific poems, but about how to analyze poetry.
You should have notes for The Raven, The Road Not Taken, Casey at the Bat, Dream Deferred, Dreams, Macavity, 3 Haiku, and the Dead Poets Society. You should also have your Key Vocabulary Sheet.
Have a great weekend!
You should have notes for The Raven, The Road Not Taken, Casey at the Bat, Dream Deferred, Dreams, Macavity, 3 Haiku, and the Dead Poets Society. You should also have your Key Vocabulary Sheet.
Have a great weekend!
Poetry Contest!
1st Place Prize—Alienware M11x Laptop
2nd Place Prize—Inspiron duo Tablet PC
3rd Place Prize—Dell Streak 7 Android Tablet
Write an original haiku in an unrhyming, 5-7-5 style that answers the question: What adventures does your future hold?
Submit your haiku at http://www.scholastic.com/dellhaiku. Deadline: 11/18/11.
Check back in December 2011 to see the winning haiku!
2nd Place Prize—Inspiron duo Tablet PC
3rd Place Prize—Dell Streak 7 Android Tablet
Write an original haiku in an unrhyming, 5-7-5 style that answers the question: What adventures does your future hold?
Submit your haiku at http://www.scholastic.com/dellhaiku. Deadline: 11/18/11.
Check back in December 2011 to see the winning haiku!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Activator and Grammar Bite 48
Today we are in the library to learn about MLA style and start typing up our drafts of our reaseach paper. Why is it important to say where you got the information you got for your research paper? Why do you think you need to copy down more than just the title of the book or a web address? (Hint: perhaps something to do with the validity of the source?)
GB48: Copy the sentences and underline the adverbs.
Remember, your papers are due at the beginning of class on Friday, October 28th, NEXT FRIDAY!!!
GB48: Copy the sentences and underline the adverbs.
- After 1st Block, you should go directly to the auditorium. (This is a false statement.)
- You need to have your research papers finished so work quickly, quietly, and diligently. (This is a true statement.)
- All of your makeup work is due on October 31st if you want it to appear on the progress report, so make sure your work is completely done by then.
Remember, your papers are due at the beginning of class on Friday, October 28th, NEXT FRIDAY!!!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Giant Research Paper Introduction and Purpose
Hello All,
As always in any paper, you need an introduction that introduces what you're going to be talking about in your paper. The main question you want to answer in your introduction is, "What is the purpose of my paper?"
For 9th Grade Lit, remember your purpose is not to create a biography! It is to compare and contrast 3 sources of text that all talk about the same topic (whoever you are researching).
For American Lit, remember your purpose is to tell me why this person is important enough to write a paper about. Let me know them a little, tell me why I should care about them at all.
As always in any paper, you need an introduction that introduces what you're going to be talking about in your paper. The main question you want to answer in your introduction is, "What is the purpose of my paper?"
For 9th Grade Lit, remember your purpose is not to create a biography! It is to compare and contrast 3 sources of text that all talk about the same topic (whoever you are researching).
For American Lit, remember your purpose is to tell me why this person is important enough to write a paper about. Let me know them a little, tell me why I should care about them at all.
Week 10
Hello All
Today is day 45 of the semester! We are exactly half way through!
Makeup Work Announcement: All make up work due in the first 1/2 of the semester has a final deadline of Monday, November 7th. Any work due before today, Monday, October 17th that is turned in after Monday, November 7th will not be accepted. However, if you want the makeup work to reflect on your next progress report, it must be turned in by Monday, October 31st.
Deadlines and Locations:
Monday: In class writing of research paper. I hope you brought your notes! The alternative assignment is not happy. 9th Grade, last day for poetry presentations (today is technically late).
Tuesday-Wednesday: 9th will continue with the poetry unit. American Lit will continue with Transcendentalism.
Thursday: Final day in Library for an MLA workshop. Meet in library, not the classroom. Check in with Ms. Bundschu to be counted present. Vocabulary workbook due.
Friday: Meet in Writing Lab, 146. Vocabulary quiz (20 original sentences may be used as "Open Notes."). Work on Publishing your Research Papers. Activators and Grammar Bites Due. 9th Grade Activators, American Lit Activators, Grammar Bites.
Monday: Reading Logs Due. 9th Poetry Test. American Literature Transcendentalism Test this week.
Friday: Research Papers Due.
Today is day 45 of the semester! We are exactly half way through!
Makeup Work Announcement: All make up work due in the first 1/2 of the semester has a final deadline of Monday, November 7th. Any work due before today, Monday, October 17th that is turned in after Monday, November 7th will not be accepted. However, if you want the makeup work to reflect on your next progress report, it must be turned in by Monday, October 31st.
Deadlines and Locations:
Monday: In class writing of research paper. I hope you brought your notes! The alternative assignment is not happy. 9th Grade, last day for poetry presentations (today is technically late).
Tuesday-Wednesday: 9th will continue with the poetry unit. American Lit will continue with Transcendentalism.
Thursday: Final day in Library for an MLA workshop. Meet in library, not the classroom. Check in with Ms. Bundschu to be counted present. Vocabulary workbook due.
Friday: Meet in Writing Lab, 146. Vocabulary quiz (20 original sentences may be used as "Open Notes."). Work on Publishing your Research Papers. Activators and Grammar Bites Due. 9th Grade Activators, American Lit Activators, Grammar Bites.
Monday: Reading Logs Due. 9th Poetry Test. American Literature Transcendentalism Test this week.
Friday: Research Papers Due.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Week 9
Hello All!
On Monday, 9th Grade worked through Langston Hughes, while American Lit wrote thank you letters to our overseas soldiers. Click here for instructions for the letters.
On Tuesday, the 9th Grade continued with their Poetry Presentations, which will continue through Thursday. American Lit finished up Romance and moved on to Transcendentalism.
On Wednesday, 1st and 2nd block will be replaced by the PSAT and a diagnostic test in homeroom. Everyone should report directly to homeroom. 4th Block will begin Transcnendentalism.
On Thursday, American Lit will begin talking about the Transcendentalists. Click here for a copy of the handout I'll pass out on Thursday.
On Friday, we will have an in class writing day. Students are expected to bring a printed copy of their finished notes for their Research Papers so that they can begin to draft their paper in class. You do not want to do the alternative assignment, please bring in your finished notes!!! Even if you don't bring in your notes, you'll still have to do the regular essay, on top of a different, unpleasent, in class assignment.
Other notes: Vocabulary workbook work is due on Tuesday. On Friday, you may bring in 20 original sentences using the vocabulary words to use as notes for your open note vocabulary quiz for unit 8.
On Monday, 9th Grade worked through Langston Hughes, while American Lit wrote thank you letters to our overseas soldiers. Click here for instructions for the letters.
On Tuesday, the 9th Grade continued with their Poetry Presentations, which will continue through Thursday. American Lit finished up Romance and moved on to Transcendentalism.
On Wednesday, 1st and 2nd block will be replaced by the PSAT and a diagnostic test in homeroom. Everyone should report directly to homeroom. 4th Block will begin Transcnendentalism.
On Thursday, American Lit will begin talking about the Transcendentalists. Click here for a copy of the handout I'll pass out on Thursday.
On Friday, we will have an in class writing day. Students are expected to bring a printed copy of their finished notes for their Research Papers so that they can begin to draft their paper in class. You do not want to do the alternative assignment, please bring in your finished notes!!! Even if you don't bring in your notes, you'll still have to do the regular essay, on top of a different, unpleasent, in class assignment.
Other notes: Vocabulary workbook work is due on Tuesday. On Friday, you may bring in 20 original sentences using the vocabulary words to use as notes for your open note vocabulary quiz for unit 8.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Giant Research Paper Progress American Lit
To clarify what is due when on your Research Project, here are some deadlines.
By today (your rubric said Tuesday, so you have until today), you have to have 5 (or more) sources, copy the citation information (either copy the MLA style, or copy down the 5/6 things that you need to cite that source).
By today, you have to "share" your Google Doc of those sources with me at Mrs.Bundschu at gmail dot com. (Written like this because I don't want spam.)
On the same document, you will write, under each source 1-4. In this document, you will write your notes for each of the sources, for each of the sections of your paper.
Your final notes, (i.e.: 5 sources and notes 1-4, with all of the information you need for your checklist for your paper) are due in class, printed or saved on your laptop, in class on Friday, October 17th.
Here is an example of what is due today, and next week. The first page is the minimum of what needs to be in my inbox by today. The second page is a example of a work in progress towards next week, as well as how NOT to write your notes. The third page is a perfect example of ONE source for what you need to bring in to class on Friday, October 17th.
By today (your rubric said Tuesday, so you have until today), you have to have 5 (or more) sources, copy the citation information (either copy the MLA style, or copy down the 5/6 things that you need to cite that source).
By today, you have to "share" your Google Doc of those sources with me at Mrs.Bundschu at gmail dot com. (Written like this because I don't want spam.)
On the same document, you will write, under each source 1-4. In this document, you will write your notes for each of the sources, for each of the sections of your paper.
Your final notes, (i.e.: 5 sources and notes 1-4, with all of the information you need for your checklist for your paper) are due in class, printed or saved on your laptop, in class on Friday, October 17th.
Here is an example of what is due today, and next week. The first page is the minimum of what needs to be in my inbox by today. The second page is a example of a work in progress towards next week, as well as how NOT to write your notes. The third page is a perfect example of ONE source for what you need to bring in to class on Friday, October 17th.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Activators and Grammar Bites, Set 4
Activators and Grammar Bites, Set 4 can now be found:
9th Grade
American Lit
Grammar Bites
Reading Logs due Monday!
9th Grade
American Lit
Grammar Bites
Reading Logs due Monday!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Updates
1) 9th Grade, I'm pushing your Poetry Presentations back to next Monday, because of the opportunity to be in the Writing Lab tomorrow. Let's focus on completing what we can while we have the computers.
2) You may notice there's another Discussion Board. While I'll be monitoring this board, it's for you to use. Keep it polite and clean.
2) You may notice there's another Discussion Board. While I'll be monitoring this board, it's for you to use. Keep it polite and clean.
Giant Research Project!
Click here for a copy (again) of the Research Rubric for 9th Lit or American Lit (Due dates are on the Rubric!)
Click here for a list of who is doing which topic. (Or, who you need to talk to for help.)
Click Here for an example of how to write your notes if you are in 9th Lit.
Click Here for an example of how to write your notes if you are in American Lit.
Click here for a list of who is doing which topic. (Or, who you need to talk to for help.)
Click Here for an example of how to write your notes if you are in 9th Lit.
Click Here for an example of how to write your notes if you are in American Lit.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Missing Assignment Report
Hello All!
Students were sent home with a Missing Assignment Report today, detailing everything they just haven't turned in. Unless it's a reading log or the summer reading essay, they are allowed to turn in everything late, for a penalty. A grade that is reduced due to tardiness is so much better than a zero.
As I said at the beginning of the year, if you do the work, follow the directions and do the work, you will pass. If you don't, you can't.
I'm looking forward to a lot of late submissions, and a bunch of future work that is turned in on time.
(If you are one of the students who is actually doing their work, and turning it in on time, thank you. You are awesome.)
Students were sent home with a Missing Assignment Report today, detailing everything they just haven't turned in. Unless it's a reading log or the summer reading essay, they are allowed to turn in everything late, for a penalty. A grade that is reduced due to tardiness is so much better than a zero.
As I said at the beginning of the year, if you do the work, follow the directions and do the work, you will pass. If you don't, you can't.
I'm looking forward to a lot of late submissions, and a bunch of future work that is turned in on time.
(If you are one of the students who is actually doing their work, and turning it in on time, thank you. You are awesome.)
Monday, October 3, 2011
Week 8
Hello everybody!
This week is a big week because this week we are beginning our research projects. There are 3 MAJOR things you need to know about this week.
1. Your projects
9th Grade find your research project instructions/rubric/checklist here. You've been given one in class, but if you need another copy, then you can print it from here.
American Lit find your research project instructions/rubric/checklist here. You've been given one in class, but if you need another copy, then you can print it from here.
2. Your Study Groups
Click here to find a list of all of the Research Groups, and who everyone is researching. Scroll down to reach your class.
3. Vocabulary
Since we're not going to be in the room all that much this week, your vocabualry quiz will be a little different this week.
On Friday, you must turn in 20 unique, original sentences, each using one of the Unit 7 vocaublary words (underline it!), in order. These must be your own sentences (not from the book, or the internet, or your friend), and they must correctly use the vocabulary word. You may use more than one word in one sentence, but I'll only be grading the word that matches the number.
4. The Gameplan
Monday--Meet in class, move to the library
Tuesday--Meet in class, move to the library
Wednesday--Project Presentations or Test (depending on your class)
Thursday--Project Presentations or Literature
Friday--Meet in Writing Lab to work on Research (your Final drafts are due, but we won't be taking time in class to work on them!)
This week is a big week because this week we are beginning our research projects. There are 3 MAJOR things you need to know about this week.
1. Your projects
9th Grade find your research project instructions/rubric/checklist here. You've been given one in class, but if you need another copy, then you can print it from here.
American Lit find your research project instructions/rubric/checklist here. You've been given one in class, but if you need another copy, then you can print it from here.
2. Your Study Groups
Click here to find a list of all of the Research Groups, and who everyone is researching. Scroll down to reach your class.
3. Vocabulary
Since we're not going to be in the room all that much this week, your vocabualry quiz will be a little different this week.
On Friday, you must turn in 20 unique, original sentences, each using one of the Unit 7 vocaublary words (underline it!), in order. These must be your own sentences (not from the book, or the internet, or your friend), and they must correctly use the vocabulary word. You may use more than one word in one sentence, but I'll only be grading the word that matches the number.
4. The Gameplan
Monday--Meet in class, move to the library
Tuesday--Meet in class, move to the library
Wednesday--Project Presentations or Test (depending on your class)
Thursday--Project Presentations or Literature
Friday--Meet in Writing Lab to work on Research (your Final drafts are due, but we won't be taking time in class to work on them!)
Friday, September 30, 2011
Class in Writing Lab
If you were abensent today, click here for today's instructions, concerning peer reviews and revising your writting.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Now updated on Twitter!
You, too, can follow me on Twitter to make sure you get all of the updates or changes to class. If you don't have regular internet, you can even set it up to text you when I update.
The user name is @mrsbundschu. http://twitter.com/#!/MrsBundschu
The user name is @mrsbundschu. http://twitter.com/#!/MrsBundschu
Pop Quiz
Hello all,
Today in class we all had a pop grammar quiz. If you were absent today, then you need to arrange a time to take this quiz with me, or arrange to attend Learning Links and tell me about it ahead of time.
Today in class we all had a pop grammar quiz. If you were absent today, then you need to arrange a time to take this quiz with me, or arrange to attend Learning Links and tell me about it ahead of time.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
9th Grade Poetry Presentation
Hello 9th Graders!
Your poetry assignment can be found here!
It is due on Wednesday, October 5th In Class!
You can find your Key Vocabulary for Poetry handout here.
After the "Read More" you can watch examples of the video component to Option 1 and Option 2
Your poetry assignment can be found here!
It is due on Wednesday, October 5th In Class!
You can find your Key Vocabulary for Poetry handout here.
After the "Read More" you can watch examples of the video component to Option 1 and Option 2
Monday, September 26, 2011
Week 7
Hello everyone!
Report Cards go home on Thursday!
Tuesday is the GHSWT for all 11th Graders, and due to this, 2nd block won't meet--we'll have an extended 1st block instead.
If you are having problems uploading your article/shortstory to the http://www.bundschureview.blogspot.com/ Discussion Board, please make sure I know about it. As with all things, unless you tell me you're having problems, I have to assume based on what I see (i.e.: it's there or it's not). Telling me specific error messages and problems definitely helps when I get back to you with techsupport. (Those of you who did email me on Friday, and over the weekend, thank you!)
All classes meet in the Writing Lab on Friday. (Just like it says on the calendar to the right.)
9th Graders--We're gonna finish your poetry unit this week. You'll have a poetry assignment that we'll talk about on Tuesday during our very long class.
American Lit students--We're going to finish the Age of Reason (Declaration of Independence) this week and move on to the Romantics. In class today, we voted on which Edgar Allen Poe selection we would cover.
Everybody, you're 2 comments on the discussion board are due by Friday. Look at my example comment for how I want the comments formatted. Copy my format. Remember, you're reading the person who commented above and below you. If you have any problems, you can email them by clicking on their
Report Cards go home on Thursday!
Tuesday is the GHSWT for all 11th Graders, and due to this, 2nd block won't meet--we'll have an extended 1st block instead.
If you are having problems uploading your article/shortstory to the http://www.bundschureview.blogspot.com/ Discussion Board, please make sure I know about it. As with all things, unless you tell me you're having problems, I have to assume based on what I see (i.e.: it's there or it's not). Telling me specific error messages and problems definitely helps when I get back to you with techsupport. (Those of you who did email me on Friday, and over the weekend, thank you!)
All classes meet in the Writing Lab on Friday. (Just like it says on the calendar to the right.)
9th Graders--We're gonna finish your poetry unit this week. You'll have a poetry assignment that we'll talk about on Tuesday during our very long class.
American Lit students--We're going to finish the Age of Reason (Declaration of Independence) this week and move on to the Romantics. In class today, we voted on which Edgar Allen Poe selection we would cover.
Everybody, you're 2 comments on the discussion board are due by Friday. Look at my example comment for how I want the comments formatted. Copy my format. Remember, you're reading the person who commented above and below you. If you have any problems, you can email them by clicking on their
Friday, September 23, 2011
Declaration of Independence
To finish up the 1800, American Literature is covering the Age of Reason by reading the Declaration of Independence, a very moving persuasive essay (and hey, right before the GHSWT, too. Look at that.).
You can find a copy of the Declaration of Independence here.
You are expected to take Cornell Style Notes on this document. You can find a great guide on how to make Cornell Notes here.
You can find a copy of the Declaration of Independence here.
You are expected to take Cornell Style Notes on this document. You can find a great guide on how to make Cornell Notes here.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Crucible Quickwrite
Hello American Literature students,
Today, as the students' final assessment for the Crucible , students did a quickwrite in class. Students who missed this assignment must make it up before or after school as it is an in-class, timed assignment.
Have a happy Thursday!
Today, as the students' final assessment for the Crucible , students did a quickwrite in class. Students who missed this assignment must make it up before or after school as it is an in-class, timed assignment.
Have a happy Thursday!
Activators and Grammar Bites--Set 3
As before, I just update the Google Documents with the new A/GBs, so find the number of the A/GB you are missing.
Make sure you number your activators and grammar bites clearly and correctly!
Grammar Bites can be found here.
9th Grade Activators can be found here.
American Literature Activators can be found here.
Also, Reading Logs are due Monday!
Your articles are due on the Discussion Board (link to the right) on Friday, 9/23/11! Click here for a pdf of directions for How to Create and Share your Document!
Make sure you number your activators and grammar bites clearly and correctly!
Grammar Bites can be found here.
9th Grade Activators can be found here.
American Literature Activators can be found here.
Also, Reading Logs are due Monday!
Your articles are due on the Discussion Board (link to the right) on Friday, 9/23/11! Click here for a pdf of directions for How to Create and Share your Document!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Week 6
Hello All!
This week all of EOTC classes will have the Cobb County English Benchmark on Tuesday. This is a standardized test, so make sure you get a good night's sleep and come prepared. This will count as a test grade.
9th Grade Lit will continue to work through their poetry unit. The unit should draw towards a close by the end of the week.
American Lit will conclude The Crucible with the movie over Monday and Tuesday. Then we will move on to the Age of Enlightenment.
Both classes have a writing assignment due on Friday. Follow the directions on your class's assignment on the Discussion Board (link in the upper right corner of this blog).
Activators and Grammar Bites are due on Friday. Reading Logs are due next Monday. Please look to the calendar to the right for all upcoming assignments.
This week all of EOTC classes will have the Cobb County English Benchmark on Tuesday. This is a standardized test, so make sure you get a good night's sleep and come prepared. This will count as a test grade.
9th Grade Lit will continue to work through their poetry unit. The unit should draw towards a close by the end of the week.
American Lit will conclude The Crucible with the movie over Monday and Tuesday. Then we will move on to the Age of Enlightenment.
Both classes have a writing assignment due on Friday. Follow the directions on your class's assignment on the Discussion Board (link in the upper right corner of this blog).
Activators and Grammar Bites are due on Friday. Reading Logs are due next Monday. Please look to the calendar to the right for all upcoming assignments.
Friday, September 16, 2011
AL Crucible Act I discussion
Hello 11th Graders!
Due to the overwhelming results of the Crucible Act I test we had on Wednesday, we did 2 in-class make up activities to add to your test grade. If you were absent on Thursday, September 15th, then you need to arrange a time to make up this discussion and assignment with me, in person. This makeup assignment should greatly improve your grade for that test, so please contact me about arranging a time as soon as possible.
I do already have a student coming in to make up this assignment on Monday, September 19th, at 7:30am, and you are welcome to join her--the more the merrier.
Due to the overwhelming results of the Crucible Act I test we had on Wednesday, we did 2 in-class make up activities to add to your test grade. If you were absent on Thursday, September 15th, then you need to arrange a time to make up this discussion and assignment with me, in person. This makeup assignment should greatly improve your grade for that test, so please contact me about arranging a time as soon as possible.
I do already have a student coming in to make up this assignment on Monday, September 19th, at 7:30am, and you are welcome to join her--the more the merrier.
Writing Assignments
9th Grade Lit, find a copy of the instructions to the writing assignment here and your checklist here.
Amer Lit, find a copy of the instructions to the writing assignment here and your checklist here.
Both of these assignments are due on Friday, Septemeber 23rd at 8:00pm.
Amer Lit, find a copy of the instructions to the writing assignment here and your checklist here.
Both of these assignments are due on Friday, Septemeber 23rd at 8:00pm.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Progress Reports
Hello parents and guardians,
Official Reports cards are coming home in just two weeks! So that you are not surprised by the official report card, I'm sending home unofficial progress reports to all of my students tomorrow.
Please look over the grades and talk with your student about their progress and study habits this year.
Official Reports cards are coming home in just two weeks! So that you are not surprised by the official report card, I'm sending home unofficial progress reports to all of my students tomorrow.
Please look over the grades and talk with your student about their progress and study habits this year.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Week 5
Hello All,
This week is a big week with the test on Wednesday in both classes.
9th Grade is bridging into a poetry unit.
AL will continue on with The Crucible, Acts II and III, followed by a movie comparison early next week.
We had an inclass assignment on Monday, which you can find here. Please pay attention to the only explicit instruction.
We also went over the Summer Reading Essays and handed out the How to Be a Better Writer Handout. At some point in the near future, there will be a pop, open-note, quiz on this handout. (We printed out the PPT in "handout format" with 6 slides on each page.)
As always, look to the right for upcoming deadlines.
Instructions on how to log into Essayscorer will become available as soon as the student names are uploaded into the program.
Have a wonderful week!
This week is a big week with the test on Wednesday in both classes.
9th Grade is bridging into a poetry unit.
AL will continue on with The Crucible, Acts II and III, followed by a movie comparison early next week.
We had an inclass assignment on Monday, which you can find here. Please pay attention to the only explicit instruction.
We also went over the Summer Reading Essays and handed out the How to Be a Better Writer Handout. At some point in the near future, there will be a pop, open-note, quiz on this handout. (We printed out the PPT in "handout format" with 6 slides on each page.)
As always, look to the right for upcoming deadlines.
Instructions on how to log into Essayscorer will become available as soon as the student names are uploaded into the program.
Have a wonderful week!
Friday, September 9, 2011
10 day absence error
Hello all,
Some of you may have received a phone call last night about missing school for 10 days and having your drivers liscence revoked. Many people received this message in error. The county is working on it, and should send a correct message soon.
Have a happy Friday!
Some of you may have received a phone call last night about missing school for 10 days and having your drivers liscence revoked. Many people received this message in error. The county is working on it, and should send a correct message soon.
Have a happy Friday!
Turnitin.com
http://www.turnitin.com/ is a website we will be using to submit some of our assignments.
You will need to go to http://www.turnitin.com/ and create an account.
1st period, 9th Grade Lit, your class ID is 4327984
2nd period, Americal Lit, your class ID is 4327987
4th period, Americal Lit, your class ID is 4327990
Your enrollment password is "pencil"
Make sure you enroll using your first and last name! No nicknames!
You will need to go to http://www.turnitin.com/ and create an account.
1st period, 9th Grade Lit, your class ID is 4327984
2nd period, Americal Lit, your class ID is 4327987
4th period, Americal Lit, your class ID is 4327990
Your enrollment password is "pencil"
Make sure you enroll using your first and last name! No nicknames!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Activators and Grammar Bites 11-19
Are due on Friday.
American Lit find yours here.
9th Grade Lit find yours here.
Find your Grammar Bites here.
Have a wonderful Thursday!
American Lit find yours here.
9th Grade Lit find yours here.
Find your Grammar Bites here.
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Week 4
Hello All,
As a head's up:
9th grade will have a small test on the 5 short stories on Thursday (Giants, Directions, Washwoman, Cask, and Diary). We will be finishing up the last of these stories on Wednesday (take really good notes!). After the test, we'll be working on our autobiographical narratives to be ready for the computer lab on Friday.
11th grade is working through The Crucible, Act I, and there will be a comprehension quiz when we finish (TBA). We'll also be writing a newspaper article, depicting the events of the play. We'll be working on this in class on Thursday, and typing it up in the computer lab on Friday.
Remember to check the calendar to the right for upcoming deadlines! (Like your Activators and Grammar Bites, and your Reading Log!). The A/GB will be updated on Thursday!
As a head's up:
9th grade will have a small test on the 5 short stories on Thursday (Giants, Directions, Washwoman, Cask, and Diary). We will be finishing up the last of these stories on Wednesday (take really good notes!). After the test, we'll be working on our autobiographical narratives to be ready for the computer lab on Friday.
11th grade is working through The Crucible, Act I, and there will be a comprehension quiz when we finish (TBA). We'll also be writing a newspaper article, depicting the events of the play. We'll be working on this in class on Thursday, and typing it up in the computer lab on Friday.
Remember to check the calendar to the right for upcoming deadlines! (Like your Activators and Grammar Bites, and your Reading Log!). The A/GB will be updated on Thursday!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Short Story Study Guides
Hello All,
In preparation for the test next Thursday (as demanded by popular vote), click the jump cut below to see the study guides for "The Giant's House," "New Directions," and "The Washwoman." "The Cast of Amontillado" will also be on this test, but because we practiced how to take the notes you need in groups, you are expected to create the notes for the Cask yourself. I know you can do it, and remember, if you need extra reading time, SSR is your time to read whatever you want/need to.
Have a wonderful weekend! See you Tuesday!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Crucible
That's right, American Literature-ers, we're reading The Crucible in class. We're going to be covering 2 sections of American history with this play, Puritan New England, and the McCarthy Period.
For those of you who have been assigned/volunteered to read a part, click here to find an online version of the text to practice from, and be ready to read your part in class starting tomorrow.
I know that the scenes are long, but in order to be prepared to speak in class, it would be a good idea for you to have gone over the current scene before class.
Remember, there will be a test next week--make sure you're taking good notes in class! We'll also have our first major writing assignment next week.
For those of you who have been assigned/volunteered to read a part, click here to find an online version of the text to practice from, and be ready to read your part in class starting tomorrow.
I know that the scenes are long, but in order to be prepared to speak in class, it would be a good idea for you to have gone over the current scene before class.
Remember, there will be a test next week--make sure you're taking good notes in class! We'll also have our first major writing assignment next week.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Week 3
Hello all,
This week we're really starting to get in to the literature.
9th grade will be reading a variety of short stories, leading up to a writing assignement next week.
Am. Lit will be finishing up a jigsaw reading before the open note test on Wednesday, then moving into The Cruicible.
As you may have noticed, deadlines and up coming events are now displayed on the calendar to the right. Make sure you're on top of deadlines coming up!
Have a wonderful week!
This week we're really starting to get in to the literature.
9th grade will be reading a variety of short stories, leading up to a writing assignement next week.
Am. Lit will be finishing up a jigsaw reading before the open note test on Wednesday, then moving into The Cruicible.
As you may have noticed, deadlines and up coming events are now displayed on the calendar to the right. Make sure you're on top of deadlines coming up!
Have a wonderful week!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Learning Links
If you are interested in the FREE after school tutoring that provides busses to take you home afterwards, please click here for the application.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Vocabulary for Unit 1
Due to the fact that we've had so many students moving in and out of classes, this week, and this week ONLY, I'm putting up the Unit 1 Powerpoints from class to help you study.
Next week, if you haven't already, you need to bring in $10 for your the Vocabulary book. Next week I will be checking Unit 2 on Thursday in class--you may write in your book, I'm just going to check during class time.
Find the 9th Grade, Level D Unit One PowerPoint here.
Find the 11th Grade, Level F Unit One PowerPoint here.
Next week, if you haven't already, you need to bring in $10 for your the Vocabulary book. Next week I will be checking Unit 2 on Thursday in class--you may write in your book, I'm just going to check during class time.
Find the 9th Grade, Level D Unit One PowerPoint here.
Find the 11th Grade, Level F Unit One PowerPoint here.
Dress Code Update
Hello all!
By now you've had plenty of time to puruse your Student Handbook, and have been made aware of the dress code changes found on page 34. It is expected that all students will maintain appropriate dress at school and in the classroom.
As per Wheeler Administration, students to are in my class and out of dress code will recieve administrative referrals.
Have a wonderful day.
By now you've had plenty of time to puruse your Student Handbook, and have been made aware of the dress code changes found on page 34. It is expected that all students will maintain appropriate dress at school and in the classroom.
As per Wheeler Administration, students to are in my class and out of dress code will recieve administrative referrals.
Have a wonderful day.
Week Two Activators and Grammar Bites
9th Grade, find your activators here.
11th Grade, find your activators here.
Find your Grammar Bites 1-4 here.
All are due tomorrow!
11th Grade, find your activators here.
Find your Grammar Bites 1-4 here.
All are due tomorrow!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week 2
Hello everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful first week of school!
This week 9th grade lit will dive into short stories, while American lit will begin with Native American origin stories.
Important Dates to remember this week:
Monday: Summer Reading Essay in class. Hope you read!
Thursday: Going to the library to check out books. No excuse to not have your reading for SSR!
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz. Vocabulary Workbook due. Activators 1-10 due.
Monday: Reading Log Due.
Look at your Sample Reading Log Here!
I hope you had a wonderful first week of school!
This week 9th grade lit will dive into short stories, while American lit will begin with Native American origin stories.
Important Dates to remember this week:
Monday: Summer Reading Essay in class. Hope you read!
Thursday: Going to the library to check out books. No excuse to not have your reading for SSR!
Friday: Vocabulary Quiz. Vocabulary Workbook due. Activators 1-10 due.
Monday: Reading Log Due.
Look at your Sample Reading Log Here!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Reward Ticket Opportunity
It is important to know what you are expected to learn, and therefore will be expected to be familar with your standards.
The first 5 people in each class to show me their own printed out copies of their standards will receive a reward ticket.
The 9th Grade ELACC Standards can be found here.
The 11th Grade ELACC Standards can be found here.
Remember, the library opens early and there are printers available, if you don't have a printer at home.
The first 5 people in each class to show me their own printed out copies of their standards will receive a reward ticket.
The 9th Grade ELACC Standards can be found here.
The 11th Grade ELACC Standards can be found here.
Remember, the library opens early and there are printers available, if you don't have a printer at home.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Summer Reading Essay
I've been going through the Summer Reading Quickwrites and while I'm please that many of you have enjoyed your summer reading (or at the very least, did read it), I'm very nervous by how many of you told me you haven't read a book off of the list. I hope that you're ready and have read the book from the Summer Reading List by Monday in time for our in class essay worth 100 points! This is a very big deal, and I don't want your grades to dip so early in the semester.
Come to class on Monday prepared to write!
[EDIT] You can find a copy of the Expository Writing Rubric here. Make sure you are prepared! Remember, you can have a 5x8 note card with notes, front and back, handwritten only, filled with everything you need for your essay.
Come to class on Monday prepared to write!
[EDIT] You can find a copy of the Expository Writing Rubric here. Make sure you are prepared! Remember, you can have a 5x8 note card with notes, front and back, handwritten only, filled with everything you need for your essay.
Week One's Activators
9th Grade Lit and American Lit
Monday #1: What does it take to be successful in this class and at Wheeler High School?
Tuesday #2: Why is it important to know how you learn best?
Wednesday #3: Why are we starting this class with poetry? How does poetry show culture?
Thursday #4: Yesterday, you gave yourself goals for this semester. How are you planning to accomplish those goals? Please give 3 ways that support your goal. (i.e.: If your goal was to get an 85 in this class, how will do accomplish that? What will you do to make sure that happens?)
Friday #5: Why would your English teachers think it’s important to study vocabulary? Is it important to you? When do you think you could use the vocabulary we study In Real Life?
Remember, these activators will be due in sets of 10, so the first one is due next Friday!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Welcome to Mrs. Bundschu's Class!
Hello all, and welcome to my classroom. I am so happy to have you in my class!
9th Grade Literature and Composition Students can find their syllabus here.
11th Grade American Literature students can find their syllabus here.
You can also download the handout about your learning style, which we'll be doing in class on Tuesday.
I'm really looking forward to working with you this semester! If you have and questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask! You can email me (the best way) or you can leave me a voice message at the address or phone number on the syllabus.
Week One's Gameplan:
Monday, introductions, summer reading quick write, syllabus
Tuesday, Syllabus continued, "How do you learn?"
Wednesday, Introduction to poetry and class goals
Thursday, Introduction to poetry continued, Begin class pretest
Friday, Class pretest continued, begin vocabulary instruction
Deadlines:
By Wednesday, become familiar with the Student Handbook. Especially the changes in policy.
By Thursday, sign and return syllabus contract.
By Friday, bring in $10 for vocabulary book.
By Monday, be prepared to write your Summer Reading Essay. You may bring in a 5x8 card of handwritten notes for this essay.
9th Grade Literature and Composition Students can find their syllabus here.
11th Grade American Literature students can find their syllabus here.
You can also download the handout about your learning style, which we'll be doing in class on Tuesday.
I'm really looking forward to working with you this semester! If you have and questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask! You can email me (the best way) or you can leave me a voice message at the address or phone number on the syllabus.
Week One's Gameplan:
Monday, introductions, summer reading quick write, syllabus
Tuesday, Syllabus continued, "How do you learn?"
Wednesday, Introduction to poetry and class goals
Thursday, Introduction to poetry continued, Begin class pretest
Friday, Class pretest continued, begin vocabulary instruction
Deadlines:
By Wednesday, become familiar with the Student Handbook. Especially the changes in policy.
By Thursday, sign and return syllabus contract.
By Friday, bring in $10 for vocabulary book.
By Monday, be prepared to write your Summer Reading Essay. You may bring in a 5x8 card of handwritten notes for this essay.
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