Hello Everybody,
Please click on this link to find your instructions for your Argument Essay while in the Writing Lab. Your final essay is due on both Essay Scorer and turnitin.com next Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Week 4 and Unofficial Progress Report Sent Home
Hello Everybody,
Today we sent home an unofficial, just for American Lit, progress report. This is so you can see how you are doing in the class so far. Since we are half way to the first official progress report, I don't want there to be any surprises. The report is up-to-date, excluding today's vocabulary quiz, and the Summer Reading Essay. I'll get those done as quickly as possible and get those into Pinnacle as well.
I expect this progress report to be signed and returned to the "Signed" folder in your class's In-Box.
Coming Up This Week:
Finishing the Declaration of Independence.
Tuesday in the Writing Lab to work on your Persuasive Essays (due the following Tuesday) (Homework only if you don't finish in class).
The Beginning to 1800 Unit 1 Test was moved to Thursday, to give you a couple more days to study, however, we'll also be beginning our Research Unit this week. This week we'll cover MLA style, the Works Cited Page, and have a Webquest (that will appear on this very blog!) while in the Media Center on Friday.
All of the notes, handouts, and study questions for the Unit 1 Test are already posted on the Research Page. The MLA notes and the Rubric for the Giant Research Project will go up over the course of the week.
Because we'll be in the Media Center on Friday, and class will be shortened due to the Pep-rally, we're moving the Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz to Monday, 2/6, in order to get the most out of our Media Center time.
Today we sent home an unofficial, just for American Lit, progress report. This is so you can see how you are doing in the class so far. Since we are half way to the first official progress report, I don't want there to be any surprises. The report is up-to-date, excluding today's vocabulary quiz, and the Summer Reading Essay. I'll get those done as quickly as possible and get those into Pinnacle as well.
I expect this progress report to be signed and returned to the "Signed" folder in your class's In-Box.
Coming Up This Week:
Finishing the Declaration of Independence.
Tuesday in the Writing Lab to work on your Persuasive Essays (due the following Tuesday) (Homework only if you don't finish in class).
The Beginning to 1800 Unit 1 Test was moved to Thursday, to give you a couple more days to study, however, we'll also be beginning our Research Unit this week. This week we'll cover MLA style, the Works Cited Page, and have a Webquest (that will appear on this very blog!) while in the Media Center on Friday.
All of the notes, handouts, and study questions for the Unit 1 Test are already posted on the Research Page. The MLA notes and the Rubric for the Giant Research Project will go up over the course of the week.
Because we'll be in the Media Center on Friday, and class will be shortened due to the Pep-rally, we're moving the Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz to Monday, 2/6, in order to get the most out of our Media Center time.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Week 3
Hello Everybody!
I hope you're becoming familiar with your classes and the requirements.
As of now, the How to Create Accounts document has been updated with information for the Online Textbook, as well as USA Test Prep on the Resources Page. Let me know if you have had a problem with any of the log ins so that we can troubleshoot it before you have an assignment due.
USA Test Prep has launched a mobile site. On your phone or device you can go to: m.usatestprep.com
Coming up this week:
Beginning Monday we will begin Daily Grammar Practice, which is due every Friday.
Reading Native American Myths.
Quiz on Wednesday covering the Introductory Informational Text Beginning to 1800 and Native American Myths (multiple choice, 10 questions).
Reading Boulders Taller than the Great Tower of Seville.
Reading Of Plymouth Plantation.
Reading the Declaration of Independence. (All of the above will be on the Unit Test on 1/31).
Vocab Unit 2 due Thursday.
Vocab Unit 2 Quiz on Friday.
I hope you're becoming familiar with your classes and the requirements.
As of now, the How to Create Accounts document has been updated with information for the Online Textbook, as well as USA Test Prep on the Resources Page. Let me know if you have had a problem with any of the log ins so that we can troubleshoot it before you have an assignment due.
USA Test Prep has launched a mobile site. On your phone or device you can go to: m.usatestprep.com
Coming up this week:
Beginning Monday we will begin Daily Grammar Practice, which is due every Friday.
Reading Native American Myths.
Quiz on Wednesday covering the Introductory Informational Text Beginning to 1800 and Native American Myths (multiple choice, 10 questions).
Reading Boulders Taller than the Great Tower of Seville.
Reading Of Plymouth Plantation.
Reading the Declaration of Independence. (All of the above will be on the Unit Test on 1/31).
Vocab Unit 2 due Thursday.
Vocab Unit 2 Quiz on Friday.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Week 2
Hello Everybody,
I hope you all had a wonderful first week! This week is also a very big week--we have a lot to do!
Our Activities for the week are:
I hope you have a great week!
I hope you all had a wonderful first week! This week is also a very big week--we have a lot to do!
Our Activities for the week are:
- Daily Work (#5-9)
- Summer Reading Essay on Tuesday (Rubric in instructions)
- Go to the Writing Lab (on Wednesday) and become familar with some of the class' technology
- Beging the Beginning through 1800 Unit, taking notes and doing an in class activity (handouts)
- Vocabulary Book due Thursday ($10 due Tuesday!)
- Vocabulary Quiz, Unit 1 is Friday (There's going to be one EVERY Friday, so this will be the only time I'm going to remind you. The rest are on the calendar.)
I hope you have a great week!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Week 1
Hello all,
This week is a busy week.
The activities for the week are:
Homework for the week is to bring the syllabus signed, bring $10 for vocabulary book, bring something to read every day, finish your letter if you didn't finish it in class (final draft in pen), and be prepared for the Summer Reading Essay on Tuesday!
Have a great week!
PS: This weeks' secret code word (that's right, 2 opportunities!) is one of the most awesome animals known to humans: "cuttlefish." Don't tell anyone! If you write me a small note with the secret codeword and your name by Friday 1/13/12, I'll give you a ticket. This will tell me that you checked the blog. But don't tell anyone why you got the ticket!
This week is a busy week.
The activities for the week are:
- activators 1-4 (daily work)
- reading reflections 2-4 (daily work)
- discuss the syllabus (handout)
- an in-class quickwrite and our first grade of the semester (in class only)
- figure out our learning styles (handout)
- write a letter to ourselves for the end of the semester (instructions)
- introduced some poetry (powerpoint, instuctions)
- take a pretest (in class only)
Homework for the week is to bring the syllabus signed, bring $10 for vocabulary book, bring something to read every day, finish your letter if you didn't finish it in class (final draft in pen), and be prepared for the Summer Reading Essay on Tuesday!
Have a great week!
PS: This weeks' secret code word (that's right, 2 opportunities!) is one of the most awesome animals known to humans: "cuttlefish." Don't tell anyone! If you write me a small note with the secret codeword and your name by Friday 1/13/12, I'll give you a ticket. This will tell me that you checked the blog. But don't tell anyone why you got the ticket!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Turnitin.com
Hello all!
Next Wednesday (1/18/12), we'll be in the Writing Lab (Room 146) for class and will get familiar with several of the online tools for the semester.
1) You need a professional email to use for this class. It could be an email that you already use, or an email that you create just for the professional world (i.e.: this class, when you apply for a job, when you apply for college, etc.). When creating your email address, you should use a common and professional webaddress, for example, yahoo, google, hotmail, etc.
Your email should include your name. You email should not include numbers, words that are not in your name, or nicknames that are not a part of your name.
Examples:
firstname.lastname@webaddress.com
firstname.middleinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
firstname.middlename.lastname@webaddress.com
firstinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
firstinital.middleinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
2) You need to log in to turnitin.com (http://www.turnitin.com/). You need to use your professional email address for your log in.
1st Block enrollment ID: 4709895
3rd Block enrollment ID: 4709814
4th Block enrollment ID: 4709816
Your enrollment password is: stapler
3) You need to log in to Essay Scorer (http://www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/whs).
Your user name is your lunch number.
Your password is: cobb2012
You'll be able to log in as soon as I add everyone to my classes, as soon as the schedules balence out.
4) You need to log in to Blackboard. I'll give you more information about this in a little while.
5) The secret passcode is "squirrel." Don't tell anyone! If you write me a small note with the secret password and your name on Wednesday 1/11/12, I'll give you a ticket. This will tell me that you checked the blog.
Next Wednesday (1/18/12), we'll be in the Writing Lab (Room 146) for class and will get familiar with several of the online tools for the semester.
1) You need a professional email to use for this class. It could be an email that you already use, or an email that you create just for the professional world (i.e.: this class, when you apply for a job, when you apply for college, etc.). When creating your email address, you should use a common and professional webaddress, for example, yahoo, google, hotmail, etc.
Your email should include your name. You email should not include numbers, words that are not in your name, or nicknames that are not a part of your name.
Examples:
firstname.lastname@webaddress.com
firstname.middleinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
firstname.middlename.lastname@webaddress.com
firstinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
firstinital.middleinitial.lastname@webaddress.com
2) You need to log in to turnitin.com (http://www.turnitin.com/). You need to use your professional email address for your log in.
1st Block enrollment ID: 4709895
3rd Block enrollment ID: 4709814
4th Block enrollment ID: 4709816
Your enrollment password is: stapler
3) You need to log in to Essay Scorer (http://www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/whs).
Your user name is your lunch number.
Your password is: cobb2012
You'll be able to log in as soon as I add everyone to my classes, as soon as the schedules balence out.
4) You need to log in to Blackboard. I'll give you more information about this in a little while.
5) The secret passcode is "squirrel." Don't tell anyone! If you write me a small note with the secret password and your name on Wednesday 1/11/12, I'll give you a ticket. This will tell me that you checked the blog.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Welcome to American Literature Spring 2012!
Hello Everybody!
Welcome to Mrs. Bundschu and Mrs. Malavenda's very informative blog!
You should notice several very important features on this blog:
1) The link in the upper right hand corner takes to you the resource page with links to all of the handouts, powerpoints, and activators in the class. If you miss something or misplace something, this is the place to get it. You can go there right now to get a copy of the syllabus.
2) The blog itself will keep you up to date on what is happening in the class. It will be updated weeklly and then some.
3) The classroom calendar has all deadlines, due dates, and location notifications.
I am looking forward to an awesome semester with you!
Welcome to Mrs. Bundschu and Mrs. Malavenda's very informative blog!
You should notice several very important features on this blog:
1) The link in the upper right hand corner takes to you the resource page with links to all of the handouts, powerpoints, and activators in the class. If you miss something or misplace something, this is the place to get it. You can go there right now to get a copy of the syllabus.
2) The blog itself will keep you up to date on what is happening in the class. It will be updated weeklly and then some.
3) The classroom calendar has all deadlines, due dates, and location notifications.
I am looking forward to an awesome semester with you!
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