Wed./
Thurs. |
1/7/26–
1/8/26
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WELCOME BACK!
I hope you had a wonderful break! :)
In Class:
- Introduction to clauses
- Discuss adjective and adverb clauses
- Introduction to the research paper: discuss topics and resource types
- Discuss how to find print sources
- Continue notes on the Olympians.
Assigned:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 146-152: Ex. 1, 2, and 4 (pay attention to the list of relative pronouns). In addition to the directions, on Ex. 2 and 4, circle the subject and verb of the dependent clause(s) you find.
- Study class notes for test over the Olympians. Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank! Test will be Mon./Tues. 1/12-13
- Determine your top three movie choices to research. Be sure you have at least one print source before you decide on a movie (and then have a couple of backups). Due Wed./Thurs., January 14-15
- Read Mythology Chapter 5: "Cupid and Psyche". Quiz next Wed./Thurs.
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| Fri. |
1/9/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 146-152: Ex. 1, 2, and 4 (pay attention to the list of relative pronouns). In addition to the directions, on Ex. 2 and 4, circle the subject and verb of the dependent clause(s) you find.
In Class:
- Check grammar
- Finish notes on the Olympians
Assigned:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 151-154: Ex. 5 and Rev. A
- Study
class notes
for test over the Olympians. Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank! Test will be Mon./Tues. 1/12-13
- Determine your top three movie choices to research. Be sure you have at least one print source before you decide on a movie (and then have a couple of backups).
- Continue reading Mythology Chapter 5: "Cupid and Psyche". Quiz next Wed./Thurs.
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Mon./
Tues. |
1/12/26–
1/13/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 151-154: Ex. 5 and Rev. A
- Determine your top three movie choices to research. Be sure you have at least one print source before you decide on a movie (and then have a couple of backups).
In Class:
- Test: The Olympians
Remember, spelling counts, and there will be no word bank!
- Check grammar
- Discuss uploading sources to OneDrive
- Upload print sources to the correct folder (this should be emailed to you)
- Discuss database and webpage sources
Assigned:
- Upload print source
- Grammar: EOLang p. 156-159: Ex. 6-7 and Rev. B
- Continue reading Mythology Chapter 5: "Cupid and Psyche". Quiz Wed./Thurs.
- Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources by Mon. 1/26. Be sure that you have at least one print source, one database source, and two website sources. The remaining four sources can be any combination of print, database, or website sources.
- Remember to title your source files correctly using the format ##_sourceType_criticLastName. For example, 01_print_Ebert, 02_data_Douthat, 03_web_Berardinelli
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| Wed./
Thurs. |
1/14/26–
1/15/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 156-159: Ex. 6-7 and Rev. B
- Read Mythology Chapter 5: "Cupid and Psyche". Quiz next Wed./Thurs.
- Determine your top three movie choices to research. Be sure you have at least one print source before you decide on a movie (and then have a couple of backups).
In Class:
- Quiz: Cupid and Psyche
- Confirm your movie selection for research paper
- Check grammar
- Introduce R&J memory work assignment
Assigned:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6
- Grammar: EOLang p. 159-163: Rev. C and Chapter Review
- Bring Vol. 2 of MyPerspectives textbook to class
- Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources by Mon. 1/26. Be sure that you have at least one print source, one database source, and two website sources. The remaining four sources can be any combination of print, database, or website sources.
- Read Mythology Chapter 6: "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers"
Quiz Tues./Wed. over the following:
1. Pyramus and Thisbe
2. Orpheus and Eurydice
3. Pygmalion and Galatea
4. Baucis and Philemon
5. Daphne
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Fri.
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1/16/26
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Homecoming Activities: No Class |
| Mon. |
1/19/26 |
MLK Jr. Day: No School |
Tues. (B-Rotation)/
Wed. (A-Rotation) |
1/20/26–
1/21/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6
- Grammar: EOLang p. 159-163: Rev. C and Chapter Review
- Bring Vol. 2 of MyPerspectives textbook to class
- Mythology Chapter 6: "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers"
In Class:
- Quiz: Chapter 6: "Eight Brief Tales of Lovers": Pyramus and Thisbe, Orpheus and Eurydice, Pygmalion and Galatea, Baucis and Philemon, and Daphne
- Check grammar. Discuss upcoming test.
- Research discussion
Assigned:
- Grammar: Study for grammar test
- Grammar: Review EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6 (on comma usage)
- Grammar: Optional review assignments: Grammar review assignment (KEY), EOLang p. 142-3: Diagnostic Preview A and B (KEY), and comma review
- Grammar: Also uise Review Games to study
- Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources to your OneDrive folder by Mon. 1/26. Be sure that you have at least one print source, one database source, and two website sources. The remaining four sources can be any combination of print, database, or website sources.
- Remember to name your source files correctly using the format ##_sourceType_criticLastName. For example, 01_print_Ebert, 02_data_Douthat, 03_web_Berardinelli
- Begin reading through your sources to get a general idea of what your thesis will be. Don't take extensive notes. Just determine the movie's quality and what your main points could be.
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Thurs. (B-Rotation)/
Fri. (A-Rotation) |
1/22/26–
1/23/26 |
Due:
In Class:
- Grammar Test: Chapter 4: The Clause
Assigned:
- Finish researching your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources to your OneDrive folder by Mon. 1/26. Be sure that you have at least one print source, one database source, and two website sources. The remaining four sources can be any combination of print, database, or website sources.
- Remember to name your source files correctly using the format ##_sourceType_criticLastName. For example, 01_print_Ebert, 02_data_Douthat, 03_web_Berardinelli
- Begin reading through your sources to get a general idea of what your thesis will be. Don't take extensive notes. Just determine the movie's quality and what your main points could be.
- YOUR 8 SOURCES ARE DUE MONDAY WHETHER WE HAVE SNOW OR NOT :)
- Continue R&J memory work
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Mon./
Tues.
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1/26/26–
1/27/26
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Due MONDAY(regardles of weather):
- Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources to your OneDrive folder. Be sure that you have at least one print source, one database source, and two website sources. The remaining four sources can be any combination of print, database, or website sources.
- Remember to name your source files correctly using the format ##_sourceType_criticLastName. For example, 01_print_Ebert, 02_data_Douthat, 03_web_Berardinelli
In Class:
Assigned:
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Wed./
Thurs. |
1/28/26–
1/29/26
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| Fri. |
1/30/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
2/2/26–
2/3/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
2/4/26–
2/5/26 |
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Fri. |
2/6/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
2/9/26–
2/10/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
2/11/26–
2/12/26 |
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| Fri. |
2/13/26 |
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| Mon. |
2/16/26 |
PRESIDENTS DAY: No School |
| Tues. |
2/17/26
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| Wed. |
2/18/26 |
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Thurs. (B)/
Fri. (A) |
2/19/26–
2/20/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
2/23/26–
2/24/26 |
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| Wed./
Thurs. |
2/25/26–
2/26/26 |
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| Fri. |
2/27/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
3/2/26–
3/3/26 |
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| Wed./
Thurs. |
3/4/26–
3/5/26 |
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Fri. |
3/6/26 |
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Mon. (A)/
Wed. (B) |
3/9/26 &
3/11/26 |
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| Tues. |
3/10/26 |
Schedule: ACT Cert and then 8th Period |
| Thurs. |
3/12/26 |
Admin Day: No Students |
| Fri. |
3/13/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
3/16/26–
3/17/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
3/18/26–
3/19/26
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Thursday 3/19: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00: Please email me to set up a time to meet. |
| Fri. |
3/20/26 |
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Mon../
Tues. |
3/23/26–
3/24/26 |
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| Wed. |
3/25/26 |
Schedule: Straight 8
Senior Thesis Day: No Class
Your assignment is to attend 1 thesis defense OR 3 expo presentations. Fill out a reflection form for every defense and presentation you observe to receive credit for attending |
| Thurs. |
3/26/26 |
Schedule: Straight 8 |
| Fri. |
3/27/26 |
Spirit Day!!: No Classes |
Mon.–
Fri. |
3/30/26–
4/3/26
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Spring Break!!: No School |
Mon./
Tues. |
4/6/26–
4/7/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
4/8/26–
4/9/26 |
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Fri.
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4/10/26 |
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Mon. |
4/13/26 |
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| Tues. |
4/14/26 |
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Wed. |
4/15/26 |
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| Thurs. |
4/16/26 |
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| Fri. |
4/17/26 |
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Mon.
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4/20/26
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Tues. |
4/21/26 |
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| Wed. |
4/22/26
Straight 8 |
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Thurs./
Fri. |
4/23/26
Schedule A
4/24/26
Schedule B |
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Mon./
Tues. |
4/27/26–
4/28/26 |
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Wed. |
4/29/26
Schedule A
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| Thurs. |
4/30/26
Straight 8 |
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| Fri. |
5/1/26
Schedule B |
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Mon. |
5/4/26
Schedule A |
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Tues. |
5/5/26
Schedule B |
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Wed. |
5/6/26
Schedule A |
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Thurs. |
5/7/26
Schedule B |
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Fri. |
5/8/26
Schedule A |
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Mon.
&
Tues. |
5/11/26
Schedule B
5/12/26
Schedule A |
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Wed. |
5/13/26
Schedule B |
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Thurs. |
5/14/26
Schedule A |
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Fri. |
5/15/26
Schedule B |
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Mon. |
5/18/26
Straight 8 |
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Tues. |
5/19/26
Straight 8 |
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Wed. |
5/20/26
Straight 8 |
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Thurs. |
5/21/26
Straight 8 |
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Fri. |
5/22/26 |
Final Exams |
| Mon. |
5/25/26 |
Memorial Day: No School |
Tues. |
5/26/26 |
Final Exams |
Wed. |
5/27/26 |
Make-up Exams |
Thurs. |
5/28/26 |
Teacher Work Day: No School |
Fri. |
5/29/26 |
Last Day of School (2 hr. day):
8-10am: Report Cards
Have a great summer! |
