Friday, December 19, 2014

We had donuts and finished watching "The Death of a Salesman" today. 
Have a great Christmas Break!!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

We took "The Death of a Salesman" unit test today. You must make sure you take this test. It is the last grade of the semester. 

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Today was a data day so we had a half a day of school with 30 minute classes. 
 
We  watched "The Death of a Salesman". Follow the link to watch it free on Hulu.com.
Make sure you are watching for differences and similarities between the movie and the book. 
You also need to be making sure that you have answered all of the questions on the Act I and Act II study guides. 
We will be taking the test on Thursday the 18th.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

 
Today we  watched "The Death of a Salesman". Follow the link to watch it free on Hulu.com.
Make sure you are watching for differences and similarities between the movie and the book. 
You also need to be making sure that you have answered all of the questions on the Act I and Act II study guides. 
We will be taking the test on Thursday the 18th.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Today we started watching "The Death of a Salesman". Follow the link to watch it free on Hulu.com.
Make sure you are watching for differences and similarities between the movie and the book. 
You also need to be making sure that you have answered all of the questions on the Act I and Act II study guides. 
We will be taking the test on Thursday the 18th.

Friday, December 12, 2014

• We finished reading "The Death of a Salesman" today.
• We discussed what we read and finished the Act II Study Guide.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Today we read up to page 95 in "The Death of a Salesman". 
We discussed and completed questions #1-26 on the Act II Study Guide.
The Part 5 Vocabulary was handed out. This is the final vocabulary for the book. 
We will be finishing the book tomorrow in class. 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

• Today we read up to page 76 in "The Death of a Salesman".
• We discussed what we read and answered up to question #15 on the Act II Study Guide.
• Part 4 Vocabulary was handed out and is homework. It is due Thursday December 11, 2014. 
• It is very important that you are keeping up with the vocabulary work and the study guide questions!!

 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

No writing prompt today!
We read and discussed pg. 50-65. This is the start of Act II. It can be read here: "The Death of a Salesman"
We began the Act II Study guide and you should be able to answer questions 1-8 after today's reading.
Remember that the Act I study guide and the Part 3 Vocabulary is due today.

Monday, December 8, 2014

• There is no writing prompt today. We will not have any prompts this week as we will be focusing on finishing the book. 
• Today we finished Act I in "The Death of a Salesman", pgs. 37-49.
• We discussed what we read and finished the Act I Study Guide questions. These are due today!!
• The part 3 vocabulary sheet was handed out. It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, December 9th. 
• Make sure you are keeping up in the reading and getting your work done!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Is there such a thing as a perfect family? Maybe the perfect family is not really perfect. You decide in today's writing prompt. As usual, be very descriptive. We should be able to visualize what your family looks and acts like.

 

• We continued reading "The Death of a Salesman", pages. 12-24.
• We discussed the story and plot line at various points throughout the reading. Make sure you have a clear understanding of what is going on.
• You should be able to answer question #'s 1-15 on the Reading Guide by the end of today's reading.

 

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

• Be creative with the writing prompt. It could be funny or scary, it is your choice.
• We went over the vocabulary words for the first reading.
• The reading guide questions for Act I were handed out.
• We read pg. 4-12 of Act I, discussed what we read, and answered questions 1-7 on the reading guide.
• You can read the book here: Death of a Salesman

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Be creative with this prompt. Yes it is a little disturbing but it is up to you to make it whatever you want it to be.

We had a short discussion about yesterday's free write for "The Death of a Salesman".
We did the part one vocabulary for "The Death of a Salesman".
I introduced all of the characters for the book and we discussed their roles and personalities. Take a look at the character list and be familiar with all of the character before we start reading tomorrow.

Monday, December 1, 2014

For today's prompt try to think beyond physical appearances and more about personality or character traits. 

 

• We discussed the Beowulf research papers that have been graded. Some things that you need to consider when writing research papers. 
• A research paper has to be your own words with SOME support from the research you have done.
• Has to be scholarly research. No ask.com or essays.com.
• Must have a conclusion that wraps everything up and brings closure.
• It is not enough to be a good writer. You have to conduct and use research. 

•  I introduced "The Death of a Salesman" and briefly talked about what the book is about.
• We did a free write about the American Dream and family. I will have the actual paper posted on here by the end of the day Tuesday.  

Friday, November 21, 2014

• Today we voted for class favorites for the year book.
• Made sure resumes and cover letters were turned in.
• We played Jeopardy to review everything we have done so far. The winning group received extra credit.

Have a great Thanksgiving break!!!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Today is the same as yesterday. Make sure you are working!!

• There is no writing prompt this today. We will not have any this week. 
• You need to start typing your resume and cover letter. You will be using templates on  Microsoft Word to create both documents.
1. Open Word
2. Click File
3. Click New
4. Click on Resumes & CV's (Bottom row in the middle)
5. Take some time and pick out the resume template that will work best for you and what you want to achieve. 
6. When you are done for the day save the document on the computer in "Documents Library".
7. Open your Google Drive.
8. Click on the "Upload" button (usually right next to the create button)
9. Click "Upload File"
10. Click on the document you just saved on the computer. It will upload onto your Google Drive.

•  For the cover letter you will do the same process except you will click on "Letters" and then "Cover Letters" in step #4.
• Both documents are due by Friday November 21st. They MUST be printed out, stapled together with the cover letter on top, and handed in.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Today is the same as yesterday. Make sure you are working!!

• There is no writing prompt this today. We will not have any this week. 
• You need to start typing your resume and cover letter. You will be using templates on  Microsoft Word to create both documents.
1. Open Word
2. Click File
3. Click New
4. Click on Resumes & CV's (Bottom row in the middle)
5. Take some time and pick out the resume template that will work best for you and what you want to achieve. 
6. When you are done for the day save the document on the computer in "Documents Library".
7. Open your Google Drive.
8. Click on the "Upload" button (usually right next to the create button)
9. Click "Upload File"
10. Click on the document you just saved on the computer. It will upload onto your Google Drive.

•  For the cover letter you will do the same process except you will click on "Letters" and then "Cover Letters" in step #4.
• Both documents are due by Friday November 21st. They MUST be printed out, stapled together with the cover letter on top, and handed in.
  

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

• There is no writing prompt this today. We will not have any this week. 
• You need to start typing your resume and cover letter. You will be using templates on  Microsoft Word to create both documents.
1. Open Word
2. Click File
3. Click New
4. Click on Resumes & CV's (Bottom row in the middle)
5. Take some time and pick out the resume template that will work best for you and what you want to achieve. 
6. When you are done for the day save the document on the computer in "Documents Library".
7. Open your Google Drive.
8. Click on the "Upload" button (usually right next to the create button)
9. Click "Upload File"
10. Click on the document you just saved on the computer. It will upload onto your Google Drive.

•  For the cover letter you will do the same process except you will click on "Letters" and then "Cover Letters" in step #4.
• Both documents are due by Friday November 21st. They MUST be printed out, stapled together with the cover letter on top, and handed in.
  

Monday, November 17, 2014

Snow Day!! NO school today.

Friday, November 14, 2014

• No writing prompt today.
• Continue working on your resume and cover letter rough draft.
• We will finish working on them on Monday and start typing them next week.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Be descriptive with the story, especially with how the astronaut feels and what he is going to do.

• Today I introduced cover letters OR letters of intent. Take a look at Steps to Creating a Cover Letter to see what should be included. 
• You need to create a cover letter for a job that you could apply for as a part time worker while you are going to school. It really does not matter what the job is. What is important is what you include in your cover letter to sell yourself and get the potential employer to look at your resume and contact you for an interview. 
• At the end of class tomorrow you will need to turn in your rough draft for the cover letter. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Remember for today's prompt you must explain your answer!

 
  Today we finished brainstorming ideas for your own resume.

• Hand write a rough draft of your resume. Remember you need to think about how you want to lay it out as well as how you are going to word it. Your word choice is just as important in this as it is in writing a research paper or a fictional story. 
• You need to turn in your rough draft with your brainstorming page stapled to it at the end of class today.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

This is an image of a U.S. Army medic during the March 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. Tell the story leading up to this picture, what happens after the picture, or a little of both. Be descriptive and think about word choice.
 

 

We looked at some examples of resumes. There are literally thousands of good examples available online. 

We discussed the differences between chronological and functional resumes and the idea that most really good resumes include a little of both types.

We began brainstorming ideas for your own resume using the My Resume Ideas Handout.

 

Monday, November 19, 2014

Today's writing prompt. Remember your word choice, be descriptive!!

• We discussed the purpose of a resume and what it should look like. 
• Resumes should have the 3 F's: Form, Function, and Effectiveness:

 

1. Function: The function of a resume is to inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something. What you’re trying to accomplish depends on what you’re trying to do. This might include getting a job, getting into college, winning a scholarship, or being selected for an internship. There are many reasons to show people your resume.
   
2. Form: Resumes need to look a certain way. This is considered their form. People who read resumes expect them to include specific information, such as your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills. If a resume does not look like a traditional resume, the reader may be confused and think the writer is not educated about writing proper resumes.
   
3. (e)Ffectiveness: For a resume to be effective, it must demonstrate your knowledge of both function and form. An effective resume
   
   - Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it
   
   - Is visually appropriate and appealing, or easy to read
   
   - Includes all the necessary information about the writer
   
   - Is grammatically correct with no errors in punctuation or spelling

• Go over the Sample Resumes and complete the 3 F's of Resumes Handout 
• This is due at the end of class.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

• No writing prompt today. 

• Today you need to share your Beowulf research paper with a partner so they can do a peer edit. When you are looking at your partner's paper make sure you:

• check the layout of the paper and make sure it is formatted correctly according to MLA standards
• check the content for correctness (make sure their information about the story is right)
• make sure it is in logical order and flows properly
• check the in-text citations (make sure they make sense and are done properly)
• check for proper grammar and mechanics (spelling, verb tense, punctuation, etc.)

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Describe in great detail the perfect teacher. 

 

• Your research paper rough draft MUST be done by class tomorrow. We will be doing a peer edit on Google Docs with one of your classmates. 

 

• Remember the final paper is due Friday at Midnight November 7th.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Be creative with this prompt! You can tell a story about the princess that includes some descriptions of her, replace a traditional Disney princess with the villain, describe her in great detail, or ........

 We continued working on the Beowulf research paper. You need to have the rough draft completed by Thursday when you come to class. We will be doing a peer edit that day. 

Remember the paper is due by midnight Friday November 7th.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Be creative!! Come up with a story to explain this picture.

• You need to continue working on your Beowulf research paper. The paper should be complete by Thursday so that you can edit your paper prior to writing your final draft on Friday.
• Remember the final paper is due Friday November 7th by midnight. If the last edit time stamp on the shared document is after midnight it will be considered late. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS UNLESS APPROVED BY MR. SUMMERS FIRST.
• The outline was due last Friday and you should have shared your paper with me by last Friday too in order to show that you were working last week.

Friday, October 31, 2014

• Remember that you must turn in your outline to me today. 
• You must also share your Beowulf research paper on Google Docs.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Continue writing your prompts on the writing prompt Google Doc. Do not share it with me again. Once is all you have to share it.

• Take a look at my Beowulf Example Paper. Keep in mind that this is not a complete paper. I only have an introduction and the the first key point done along with the works cited page started. I would also write about his strength and ethics while including two outside sources. This paper would also have a conclusion.
• Continue working on your Beowulf research paper. You should be finished with your research and started on the actual paper. Take a look at my example introduction if you need to. If you feel stuck come and see me. 
• Make sure you share your Beowulf Google Doc with me ONE TIME. I will be giving you feedback as you are working on it.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

•  Be creative! This can be from the perspective of a zombie, a passenger, reporter, or whatever you can come up with. Be descriptive in your writing.

• We worked on your Beowulf research paper. You should be finishing up your research. Once you start your paper make sure you share it with me in Google Docs so I can start giving you feedback.

Here is the example of an introduction for the Beowulf research paper that I showed you on Monday. 

Take a look at it here: Beowulf Introduction and How to set up your paper

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

• Back by popular demand! Today's writing prompt:  

 

 You need to create a Google Doc titled:
 (your name)writing prompt and share it with me. This is where you will do your writing prompts for at least the next two weeks.

• Continue researching to find at least two sources to support your Beowulf research paper.
• Once you have your sources you need to start writing your paper. Remember it must be formatted in MLA style.
• As soon as you start your Beowulf paper you need to share it with me. Title your paper in Google Docs (your name)Beowulf. 
• The paper must be shared with me by Friday October 31st.

Monday, October 27, 2014

• I checked for questions about the Beowulf research paper you are writing. 
• Questions about MLA formatting. Remember your paper has to be formatted using MLA.
• We talked about outlines and how to create an outline for your research paper. This Outlining Paper is a good resource for how to write an outline and what should be included. 
• You will create your Outline using the Outline Handout. This will be due by Friday. Do not forget that you need to include your thesis statement. 
• Also, by this Friday the 31st you must have shared your research paper with me on Google Docs. I want to see that you have actually started writing. I will not be grading the content but rather you will get a participation grade for starting your paper. 

Friday, October 24, 2014

Today is Homecoming Day! We did not have class today.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

• Today we talked about conducting "real" academic research. We talked about the various academic databases and what it means to have peer reviewed information. 
• I explained how to use EBSCO host to search for academic research. The login and password are:

• anadarko
• warrior

• I also explained how to do research if you were using Google and how to make sure you are using legitimate academic quality information. 
• The Beowulf research paper will be due at midnight Friday, November 7th. It MUST be submitted to me as a Google Document.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Today was a data day so we were only in class for half a day. We also had an assembly at 10am with the Victims Impact Panel. 

So today was a catch up day for 1st and 2nd hour. I did not see the other hours.

Monday, October 20, 2014

• Today we talked about the comparative essay that we wrote the final two days before fall break. If you didn't turn it in it is due by the end of today or it will go in the grade book as a zero. Remember that it is counted the same as a test. 
• I briefly went over the Beowulf Research Paper that we are starting. Today we will be looking at how to format a paper for MLA style. The Purdue OWL website is the best source for formatting and citing your paper correctly. 
• This is the MLA PowerPoint that I used during our discussion.
• We started working on the MLA Practice Page at the end of class. Answer the questions on page one and then complete a works cited page using the sources on page two.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

We finished watching "Beowulf" today.
 

• Today we began work on the compare and contrast essay. You should try to pick one scene or a specific plot line to compare with the book. 
• The paper should be at lease two pages hand written.
• You MUST turn in your graphic organizer with the rubric on the other side with your essay on Friday. If you have lost it you can print it from this link: rubric.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Today we watched "Beowulf" while completing the graphic organizer.
Tomorrow we will finish the movie and begin working on the compare and contrast essay. You should try to pick one scene or a specific plot line to compare with the book. 
You MUST turn in your graphic organizer with the rubric on the other side with your essay on Friday. If you have lost it you can print it from this link: rubric.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Today we watched the 2007 version of Beowulf. You will be completing the Compare and Contrast graphic organizer as you watch the movie. Make sure you are keeping good notes because you will be writing an essay that compares and/or contrasts the book and movie. You should try to focus on one plot line or scene when you write your paper. 

The essay will be your benchmark test in senior English. 

Monday, October 6, 2014

Today we finished working on the Beowulf comic strip.

Remember that your goal is to create a comic that demonstrates an understanding of the structure, plot, and main events of the story. The challenge is condensing the story without leaving anything out.  

Thursday, October 2, 2014

• Today we worked on the Beowulf comic. Remember this is a chance for you to demonstrate an understanding of the plot and main events of the story. It needs to include dialogue and should have captions explaining anything that needs an explanation. 
• The challenge here is figuring out how to condense the story without losing any important elements.
• You can get the Beowulf Comic here.
• Here is the grading rubric:

 

Beowulf Comic Strip

Assignment

1.                        The comic MUST be in sequential order. (25 points)

2.                        It MUST include all of the main events of the story. (25 points)

3.                        The comic MUST have dialogue. (25 points)

This assignment will be graded based on the criteria listed above along with the amount of effort that went into creating the comic (25 points).

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

• Today we read all of Part II, finishing Beowulf. 
• We discussed the story as we were reading.
• In place of a test we are creating a comic that explains the Plot and Main Points throughout the story. 
• Comic Strip Handout 
• Here are the instructions: 
•  
  
• Beowulf Comic Strip
  Assignment
  1.                        The comic MUST be in sequential order. (25 points)
  2.                        It MUST include all of the main events of the story. (25 points)
  3.                        The comic MUST have dialogue. (25 points)
  
  
  This assignment will be graded based on the criteria listed above along with the amount of effort that went into creating the comic (25 points).