The last day any late work will be accepted for credit is Friday, May 11th. This is to ensure that I have time to grade it before final grades are due. Many students have low grades because of work that they have not turned in, any work from April 10th to May 11th is due on Friday, May 11th. After this time, no late work will be accepted.
You may have noticed that I've been entering future grades into Pinnacle. Normally I'm not allowed to do this because of how the system works for Official Progress Reports, but since we've handed out our last one, I can go ahead an put in grades I know are coming up. These are also listed on the calendar to the right of this page. I have not put in every assignment that we have left, (for example, I haven't put in the Reading Folder grades), but I have put in most of them.
We are nearing the end! Today when I checked vocabulary, I conferenced with each student to discuss their grades and what they need to do to pull their grade up. They know what they need to do and how to do it--as always, it's up to them.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
EOCT Date Change
We have been offered the fabulous opportunity to take our EOCT for American Literature online instead of paper and pencil. This is a fabulous opportunity because it means there is a possibility of getting the scores back quicker, and it means that our date for the EOCT has been pushed back.
Our EOCT is now May 10th and 11th. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
Our EOCT is now May 10th and 11th. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Week 15--Unofficial Progress Report
Hello All!
We are getting so close to the end--just 2 more full weeks until the EOCT and less than 5 weeks until the end of the year!
Since Official Progress Reports were sent home on Wednesday, today (Friday, April 20th) I sent home Unofficial Progress Reports. I need these signed and returned on Monday. We're in the last stretch. Make up work is accepted for all work due after 4/10, but as stated in the syllabus, a penalty of 1 letter grade per day late applies. Many students need to focus in these last few weeks, turn in everything *on time* if they want to pass. Of course, to those of you who are doing what you're suppose to do, as always, thank you.
This week we'll be continuing to read TEWWG. (1st block is in the middle of chapter 2. 3rd block finished chapter 3. 4th block is in the middle of chapter 2.) The Powerpoint that we use in class for the In-Class Responses is on the Resource page, as well as the PowerPoint going over the requirements for the Blue Reading Folder (mostly a reitteration of page 1 of the packet). Remember, the Reading Folder is the Giant Project for this unit. Make sure you're keeping up with it and keeping everything in your 3-pronged Folder.
By the end of this week, I hope to finish through chapter 10, but we'll see how quickly each class reads.
The word of the week is incentive. Write it on a piece of paper and give it to me for a ticket. If you tell me how the word of the week is an incentive, I'll give you an extra ticket.
We are getting so close to the end--just 2 more full weeks until the EOCT and less than 5 weeks until the end of the year!
Since Official Progress Reports were sent home on Wednesday, today (Friday, April 20th) I sent home Unofficial Progress Reports. I need these signed and returned on Monday. We're in the last stretch. Make up work is accepted for all work due after 4/10, but as stated in the syllabus, a penalty of 1 letter grade per day late applies. Many students need to focus in these last few weeks, turn in everything *on time* if they want to pass. Of course, to those of you who are doing what you're suppose to do, as always, thank you.
This week we'll be continuing to read TEWWG. (1st block is in the middle of chapter 2. 3rd block finished chapter 3. 4th block is in the middle of chapter 2.) The Powerpoint that we use in class for the In-Class Responses is on the Resource page, as well as the PowerPoint going over the requirements for the Blue Reading Folder (mostly a reitteration of page 1 of the packet). Remember, the Reading Folder is the Giant Project for this unit. Make sure you're keeping up with it and keeping everything in your 3-pronged Folder.
By the end of this week, I hope to finish through chapter 10, but we'll see how quickly each class reads.
The word of the week is incentive. Write it on a piece of paper and give it to me for a ticket. If you tell me how the word of the week is an incentive, I'll give you an extra ticket.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The Reading Folder Packet and all class PowerPoints for TEWWG have been uploaded to the Resource Page. Links to some of the pages for the In-Class Responses have also been added.
The Book Nook and Bookmiser, both on Roswell Road, have used copies of TEWWG (as of Friday) if you would like to purchase your own copy (again, only a suggestion, not a requirement). Copies purchased and then donated to the class at the end of the unit will be accepted gratefully.
The Book Nook and Bookmiser, both on Roswell Road, have used copies of TEWWG (as of Friday) if you would like to purchase your own copy (again, only a suggestion, not a requirement). Copies purchased and then donated to the class at the end of the unit will be accepted gratefully.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Week 14
Hello All!
Important Announcement! As stated in class today, the deadline for the Narrative Essay and the Narrative Essay Extra Credit has been moved back!
If you turn in the Narrative Essay today (Friday, April 13th), then you will receive 5 points extra credit on it (for completing your obligations by the original deadline). However, the final deadline that I will accept your Narrative Essays for full credit is next Tuesday, April 17th. If you turn your essay in today, you can turn it in under the original assignment to earn your extra credit. If you turn it in starting tomorrow, turn it in under Revision 1. The Narrative Essay Extra Credit is just due Tuesday.
Remember the requirements for these essays! You must turn them in to BOTH Essay Scorer AND Turn It In .com. You must have at least a 5/6 to pass! At this point you've had 3 weeks to work on them, now you have an extra 4 days!
((Important: Essay Scorer will be under maintenance on Saturday morning from 8-2 (I don't know which timezone). You will not have access to Essay Scorer while it's under maintenance. Please plan accordingly.))
Next week we'll be beginning our unit on Their Eyes Were Watching God (hereafter referred to as TEWWG). You must bring in a 3 prong folder for the unit project which will be handed out on Monday. You may bring in your own copy of the book.
The word of the week is Everglades. Write me a note with your name and the word of the week and you'll receive a ticket. If you tell me where in Florida the Everglades are located, I'll give you an extra ticket.
Important Announcement! As stated in class today, the deadline for the Narrative Essay and the Narrative Essay Extra Credit has been moved back!
If you turn in the Narrative Essay today (Friday, April 13th), then you will receive 5 points extra credit on it (for completing your obligations by the original deadline). However, the final deadline that I will accept your Narrative Essays for full credit is next Tuesday, April 17th. If you turn your essay in today, you can turn it in under the original assignment to earn your extra credit. If you turn it in starting tomorrow, turn it in under Revision 1. The Narrative Essay Extra Credit is just due Tuesday.
Remember the requirements for these essays! You must turn them in to BOTH Essay Scorer AND Turn It In .com. You must have at least a 5/6 to pass! At this point you've had 3 weeks to work on them, now you have an extra 4 days!
((Important: Essay Scorer will be under maintenance on Saturday morning from 8-2 (I don't know which timezone). You will not have access to Essay Scorer while it's under maintenance. Please plan accordingly.))
Next week we'll be beginning our unit on Their Eyes Were Watching God (hereafter referred to as TEWWG). You must bring in a 3 prong folder for the unit project which will be handed out on Monday. You may bring in your own copy of the book.
The word of the week is Everglades. Write me a note with your name and the word of the week and you'll receive a ticket. If you tell me where in Florida the Everglades are located, I'll give you an extra ticket.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Week 13--Unofficial Progress Report
I hope everyone has a fantastic Spring Break! When we come back well be finishing up the tail-end of the American Renaissance by reading a short story about the Civil War, then moving on to our Their Eyes Were Watching God Novel Study. I'm really excited about it.
The rest of this post will be a giant reminder of upcoming deadlines and requirements:
The word of the week is "centrifugal force." If you write it on a scrap of paper and give it (secretly) to me, you'll earn a ticket. You'll get an extra ticket if you tell me a common place that you can go to experience centrifugal force. This work of the week expires on Tuesday.
The rest of this post will be a giant reminder of upcoming deadlines and requirements:
- The final day that I will accept late work for the 2nd 6 weeks in Tuesday, April 10th.
- Students were given an Unofficial Progress Report today in preparation for the latework deadline and the upcoming Official Progress Report. Please sign and return this the Monday we return.
- Your Narrative Essay is due on Friday, April 13th. You need to submit your first draft to Essay Scorer ASAP! so that you'll have time to revise and edit it. Remember, if you want to pass this essay, you'll need an overall score of 5 or higher. As stated on the Instructions, your Narative Essay must be submitted first on Essay Scorer AND on Turnitin.com. Essays only submitted to one or the other will not be graded, as they did not follow the requirements.
- Your Extra Credit Narrative Essay is due on the same day with the same requirements.
- After we finish the Civil War (shouldn't take us the week), we'll be moving on to our Their Eyes Were Watching God Novel Study. For this Unit, you'll need a 3-prong folder, and it is recommended for you to obtain your own copy of the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.
- When we get back, we'll be starting our EOCT practice on USA Test Prep. The first 3 assignments will be due when we're in the Writing Lab (Wed for 3rd and 4th, Thurs for 1st). You must be signed up for USA Test Prep in order to complete the assignment.
The word of the week is "centrifugal force." If you write it on a scrap of paper and give it (secretly) to me, you'll earn a ticket. You'll get an extra ticket if you tell me a common place that you can go to experience centrifugal force. This work of the week expires on Tuesday.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Upcoming Reading and Required Materials
When we come back from the break we will begin our first novel unit. As a class we will be reading Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
While I do have a class set I can provide during class, I do not have enough copies to allow students to check them out and take them home. It is recommended, but not required, for you to purchase or rent from the library, your own copy of the book, in case you need to reread or utilize the book outside of class.
During our reading of the novel, we will be taking notes differently. The culminating product for this unit will be a Reading Folder, which will house a variety of notes and activities. For this project, each student must have a 3 prong folder. This 3 prong folder may be recycled from another project, or students may get together to share a pack purchased from an office supply store, however, the 3 prong folder itself is a requirement. 3 ring binders and pocket folders will not be acceptable. We will begin to use these folders the week we return from Spring Break.
While I do have a class set I can provide during class, I do not have enough copies to allow students to check them out and take them home. It is recommended, but not required, for you to purchase or rent from the library, your own copy of the book, in case you need to reread or utilize the book outside of class.
During our reading of the novel, we will be taking notes differently. The culminating product for this unit will be a Reading Folder, which will house a variety of notes and activities. For this project, each student must have a 3 prong folder. This 3 prong folder may be recycled from another project, or students may get together to share a pack purchased from an office supply store, however, the 3 prong folder itself is a requirement. 3 ring binders and pocket folders will not be acceptable. We will begin to use these folders the week we return from Spring Break.
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