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

Assigned:

• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 1: Due Thursday, Jan. 16 by 8am. (Remember to log in through Clever)
• 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.
• 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 15-16

SNOW DAY!! NO SCHOOL

Tues. (B-Rotation)/

Wed. (A-Rotation)

Due:

• EOLang p. 146-152: Ex. 1, 2, and 4
• 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:

• Check grammar
• Introduce R&J memory work assignment
• 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
• EOLang p. 151-154: Ex. 5 and Rev. A
• Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources by next Thurs. 1/23. 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
• Finish Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 1: Due Thursday, Jan. 16 by 8am. (Remember to log in through Clever)

Thurs.

Due:

• 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).
• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 1: Due today by 8am. (Remember to log in through Clever)

In Class:

• Vol. 2 of MyPerspectives textbook handed out
• Confirm your movie selection for research paper
  
• Check grammar

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 156-159: Ex. 6-7 and Rev. B
• EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6
• Bring Vol. 2 of MyPerspectives textbook to class
• Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources by Mon. 1/27. 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.

Tues. (B-Rotation)/

Thurs. (A-Rotation)

Due:

• EOLang p. 156-159: Ex. 6-7 and Rev. B
• EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Vol. 2 of MyPerspectives textbook handed out
• Research discussion
• Intro to Romeo and Juliet (language of Shakespeare, literary terms, and discussion of iambic pentameter)

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 159-163: Rev. C and Chapter Review
• Continue to research your movie. Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources to your OneDrive folder by Mon. 1/27. 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.

Due:

• Find and upload at least 8 reliable sources to your OneDrive folder by Mon. 1/27. 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.
• EOLang p. 159-163: Rev. C and Chapter Review

In Class:

• Check grammar. Discuss upcoming test.
• Discuss handout on thesis and outline
• Discuss tragedy. and Read RJ Prologue and start Act 1

Assigned:

• Study for grammar test
• Review EOLang p. 321-324: Ex. 5 and 6 (on comma usage)
• Optional review assignments: Grammar review assignment (KEY), EOLang p. 142-3: Diagnostic Preview A and B (KEY), and comma review
• For research paper: Read handout on thesis and outline.

Due:

• Study for grammar test
• Optional review assignments: Grammar review assignment (KEY), EOLang p. 142-3: Diagnostic Preview A and B (KEY), and comma review
• For research paper: Read handout on thesis and outline.

In Class:

• Grammar Test: Chapter 4: The Clause
• Finish RJ Act 1

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 168-171: Ex. 2, 3, 4, 5
• For research paper: Read handout on thesis and outline. Come to class with a working thesis and outline.
• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 2: Due Monday, Feb. 10 by 8am
• Continue R&J memory work (due Feb. 14 by the end of your English class period)

Due:

• EOLang p. 168-171: Ex. 2, 3, 4, 5
• For research paper: Read handout on thesis and outline. Come to class with a working thesis and outline. Share your document with me by the end of the day.

In Class:

• Review test
• Check grammar / discuss new assignment
• Read RJ 1.1-2

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 171-175: Rev. A, Ex. 6, Rev. B, Ex. 7
• Read handouts on Source Cards & Note Cards and MLA Citations. Read these carefully and mark down any questions you have. We will discuss these more on Wednesday/Thursday, and I'll give you the next assigment for the research paper. DO NOT buy any index cards. I'll provide what you need.
• Continue Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 2: Due Monday, Feb. 10 by 8am.
• Continue R&J memory work (due Feb. 14 by the end of your English class period)

Due:

• EOLang p. 171-175: Rev. A, Ex. 6, Rev. B, Ex. 7
• Read handouts on Source Cards & Note Cards and MLA Citations.

In Class:

• Check grammar / discuss new assignment
• Discuss Source Cards & Note Cards and MLA Citations
• Finish reading RJ Act 1

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 179-180: Ex. 9, Rev. D
• Study for RJ Act 1 quiz. Finish reading Act 1 and be ready for a quiz on what we've covered in class, as well as the information at the end of the Act in your textbook (pages 397-399). You can use the following Nearpods to help you review: Act 1: Scenes 1-3 and Act 1: Scenes 4-5. Or simply listen to Act 1 at YouTube.
• Begin work on your source cards and note cards. Pick up index cards you need to get started, and begin taking formal notes for your research paper. Due next Wed./Thurs.: At least 10 note cards and 3 source cards (try to make the souce cards different types of sources)
• Continue Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 2: Due Monday, Feb. 10 by 8am.
• Continue R&J memory work (due Feb. 14 by the end of your English class period

Fri.

Due:

• Study for RJ Act 1 quiz
• EOLang p. 179-180: Ex. 9, Rev. D

In Class:

• Quiz: RJ Act 1
• Check grammar
• Begin reading RJ Act 2

Assigned:

• EOLang p.183-184: Rev. E, F, and G
• Finish Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 2: Due Monday, Feb. 10 by 8am.
• Continue R&J memory work (due Feb. 14 by the end of your English class period
• Continue working on source cards and note cards.

Due:

• EOLang p.183-184: Rev. E, F, and G
• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 2: Due Mon. by 8am (all class periods)

In Class:

• Check grammar and discuss what you missed: Rev. E, F, and G KEY
• Read RJ Act 2, scenes 1-2. Use the following link to listen to the audio and answer some guiding questions: Nearpod: Romeo and Juliet: Act 2, scenes 1-2
• Discuss MLA Citations and work on source cards and note cards

Assigned:

• Study for grammar test (Fri.) on agreement: Do EOLang p. 187-189: Chapter Review Exercises A-D
• Continue taking formal notes for your research paper. Due Wed./Thurs.: At least 10 note cards and 3 source cards (try to make the souce cards different types of sources)

Wed./
Thurs.

Due:

• EOLang p. 187-189: Chapter Review Exercises A-D
• At least 10 note cards and 3 source cards (try to make the souce cards different types of sources)

In Class:

• Check source cards and note cards
• Check grammar
• Continue reading RJ2

Assigned:

• Study MORE for grammar test on agreement: use the extra review and check your answers

Due:

• R&J memory work (due by the end of your English class period)
• Study MORE for grammar test on agreement: use the extra review and check your answers

In Class:

• Grammar Test: Chapter 5: Agreement
• Continue working on note cards and source cards

In Class:

• Read and discuss handouts on Writing the Rough Draft, Paraphrasing, and Quotations and Internal Citations. Begin on the next stage of the research paper: writing the rough draft. Read the green sheet carefully and follow the steps to begin your draft.
• Continue reading R&J Act 2

Assigned:

• Finish up note cards and source cards
• Read handouts on Writing the Rough Draft, Paraphrasing, and Quotations and Internal Citations.
• Draft the first SUPPORTING body paragraph. It needs to b typed and formatted correctly with heading, title, double spacing, indentations, etc. Include your thesis statement after the title. My goal is to see if you are on the right track with your organization and to see that you are citing sources correctly. Here's the rubric. And here is a sample draft. (Yours should look exactly like this sample.) Share your document with me. Due Wed./Thurs, Feb. 26-27.

Wed./

Thurs.

SNOW DAYS!! NO SCHOOL

Due:

• Finish up note cards and source cards

In Class:

• Finish discussing handouts on Writing the Rough Draft, Paraphrasing, and Quotations and Internal Citations.
• Finish reading and discussing R&J Act 2.

Assigned:

• Continue drafting the first SUPPORTING body paragraph. It needs to be typed and formatted correctly with heading, title, double spacing, indentations, etc. Include your thesis statement after the title. My goal is to see if you are on the right track with your organization and to see that you are citing sources correctly. Here's the rubric. And here is a sample draft. (Yours should look exactly like this sample.) Share your document with me. Due Wed./Thurs, Feb. 26-27.

Thurs.

Due:

• Draft of the first SUPPORTING body paragraph of your research paper. It needs to be typed and formatted correctly with heading, title, double spacing, indentations, etc. Include your thesis statement after the title. My goal is to see if you are on the right track with your organization and to see that you are citing sources correctly. Here's the rubric. And here is a sample draft. (Yours should look exactly like this sample.) Share your document with me by the beginning of class.
• Study for RJ Act 2 quiz

In Class:

• Quiz: RJ Act 2
• Begin reading RJ Act 3

Assigned:

• Continue drafting the research paper (final paper due in two weeks!)
• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 4: Due Tues., Mar. 4 by 8am (all class periods).

Fri.

In Class:

• Discuss Poetry Memory Work assignment
• Continue RJ Act 3

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 233-236: Ex. 5-6, Rev. F
• Fiinish reading RJ Act 3 and study for RJ Act 3 quiz. Also, begin reading Act 4 (due Friday).
• Continue Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 4: Due Tues., Mar. 4 by 8am (all class periods).
• Continue drafting your paper, going to writing lab, and making revisions on your paper. To help with your introduction and conclusion, you can look at the following handouts for some suggestions: Intro and Conclusion, Dramatic Openers/Hooks. Also, use the Grade Sheet to see how I will be grading your paper.

Due:

• Vocabulary.com practice for R&J Act 4: Due Tues. Mar. 4 by 8am (all class periods).

In Class:

• County benchmark assessment (bring your device)

Assigned:

• Fiinish reading RJ Act 3 and study for RJ Act 3 quiz. Also, begin reading Act 4 (due Friday).
• Continue drafting your paper, going to writing lab, and making revisions on your paper. To help with your introduction and conclusion, you can look at the following handouts for some suggestions: Intro and Conclusion, Dramatic Openers/Hooks. Also, use the Grade Sheet to see how I will be grading your paper.

Thurs.

Due:

• Fiinish reading RJ Act 3 and study for RJ Act 3 quiz

In Class:

• RJ Act 3 quiz
• Discuss Poetry Memory Work assignment

Assigned:

• Read Romeo and Juliet Act 4.
• Study for RJ Act 4 quiz
• Continue drafting your paper, going to writing lab, and making revisions on your paper. To help with your introduction and conclusion, you can look at the following handouts for some suggestions: Intro and Conclusion, Dramatic Openers/Hooks. Also, use the Grade Sheet to see how I will be grading your paper.
• Choose the poems you want to recite for the Poetry Memory Work assignment. Download and Open the Word document in the sidebar, delete the poems you are not reciting, and print out the poems you want to recite. Bring your printout to class on Wednesday, March 19 to submit for approval.

Fri.

In Class:

• Read Romeo and Juliet Act 4

Assigned:

• Finish reading Act 4
• Study for RJ Act 4 quiz

• Continue drafting your paper, going to writing lab, and making revisions on your paper. To help with your introduction and conclusion, you can look at the following handouts for some suggestions: Intro and Conclusion, Dramatic Openers/Hooks. Also, use the Grade Sheet to see how I will be grading your paper.
• Choose the poems you want to recite for the Poetry Memory Work assignment. Download and Open the Word document in the sidebar, delete the poems you are not reciting, and print out the poems you want to recite. Bring your printout to class on Friday, March 21 to submit for approval.

Due:

• Finish reading Act 4
• Study for RJ Act 4 quiz

Assigned:

• Finish reading Act 5
• Study for RJ Act 5 quiz

• Finish up your RESEARCH PAPER!

Schedule: ACT Cert and then 8th Period

In Class:

• Work on research paper

Due:

• Finish reading Act 5
• Study for RJ Act 5 quiz

In Class:

• Finish reading RJ Act 5
• Discuss research paper.
• Discuss Poetry Memory Work assignment

Assigned:

• Finish reading Act 5
• Study for RJ Act 5 quiz

Tuesday 3/18: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:00: Please email me to set up a time to meet.

Due:

• Study for RJ Act 5 quiz
• Complete draft of your research paper with works cited. I will check to see that you have a complete draft. If you do not, your grade will be a zero. This is a pass/fail grade. You either have a COMPLETE draft, or you will get a zero. We will be giviing peer feedback in class, so if you don't have a draft, then you won't be able to participate.

In Class:

• RJ Act 5 quiz
• Peer review/feedback on research paper draft.

Assigned:

• Finish the research paper
• Continue choosing the poems you want to recite for the Poetry Memory Work assignment. Download and Open the Word document in the sidebar, delete the poems you are not reciting, and print out the poems you want to recite. Bring your printout to class on Friday, March 21 to submit for approval.

Due:

• RESEARCH PAPER!
  Bring a printed copy of your outline and paper, your source cards and note cards, and the printouts of the sources you used in your paper. We will be spending the class period getting your paper ready to turn in. Have everything printed and ready before class.
• Sign up for thesis day sessions

Assigned:

• Finish the research paper
• Finish choosing the poems you want to recite for the Poetry Memory Work assignment. Download and Open the Word document in the sidebar, delete the poems you are not reciting, and print out the poems you want to recite. Bring your printout to class tomorrow to submit for approval.

Due:

• Printed poems that you have chosen for memorization. Submit for approval.
• Bring rough draft from earlier this week along with the peer grade sheet.

Assigned:

• Study for Romeo and Juliet Test (Mon./Tues.) Study language of Shakespeare and notes on literary terms. Also, review plot and characters, and look at any passages I emphasized in class.
• Read the 2017 TNReady Writing Prompt: Lovell & Yeats. Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Complete the TNReady Practice test (including the sample questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Type your answers into the Microsoft Form. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Continue (or start) memorizing poems.

Due:

• Study for Romeo and Juliet Test

In Class:

• Romeo and Juliet Test (Mon./Tues.)

Assigned:

• Read the 2017 TNReady Writing Prompt: Lovell & Yeats. Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Complete the TNReady Practice test (including the sample questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Type your answers into the Microsoft Form. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Continue (or start) memorizing poems.

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

Schedule: Straight 8

Due:

• Read the 2017 TNReady Writing Prompt: Lovell & Yeats. Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Complete the TNReady Practice test (including the sample questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side. Due next Thursday, Mar. 27.
• Type your answers into the Microsoft Form. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss.

Assigned:

• Continue (or start) memorizing poems.

• Read the TNReady Practice Test Writing Prompt: "Geocaching". Create a Word document and share it with me. Write a full essay response to the writing prompt. Remember the important elements of a well-written essay: organization, development, and sophisticated use of language. Remember to write a well-constructed thesis statement, and be sure that you support your topics with evidence from the passages.

Assigned:

• Read the TNReady Practice Test Writing Prompt: Robinson Crusoe and "Sea-Fever". Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages.
• Complete the 2019 TNReady Item Release questions (28 questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side.
• Type your answers into the appropriate form below. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss.
  1st Period
  3rd Period
  5th Period
  7th Period
• Continue memorizing poems.

Wed./
Thurs.

Due:

• Read the TNReady Practice Test Writing Prompt: Robinson Crusoe and "Sea-Fever". Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages.
• Complete the 2019 TNReady Item Release questions (28 questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side.
• Type your answers into the appropriate form below. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss.
  1st Period
  3rd Period
  5th Period
  7th Period

In Class:

• Peer review TNReady essay
• Discuss the item release questions

Assigned:

• Read the TNReady Practice Test Writing Prompt: "Research Shows Placebos..." and "Pushing that Crosswalk...". Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages.
• Complete the 2023 TNReady Item Release questions (22 questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side.
• Type your answers into the appropriate form below. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss.
  1st Period
  3rd Period
  5th Period
  7th Period
• Continue memorizing poems.

Fri.

Due:

• Read the TNReady Practice Test Writing Prompt: "Research Shows Placebos..." and "Pushing that Crosswalk...". Write a well-constructed thesis statement and outline draft for the writing prompt. Be sure that you can support your topics with evidence from the passages.
• Complete the 2023 TNReady Item Release questions (22 questions). Write your answers down on a sheet of paper. You can pull up the test passages in a separate window to place the questions and passages side by side.
• Type your answers into the appropriate form below. You will be able to check your answers to see what you missed. Prepare for class by seeing if you have any questions that you want to discuss.
  1st Period
  3rd Period
  5th Period
  7th Period

In Class:

• Discuss questions from practice test
• Read, discuss, and answer TNReady questions on Amy Lowell's "Summer."

Mon.

ENGLISH I EOC: Part 1: ESSAY (8-10:20am for everyone)

Room assignments (go to this room Mon, Tues, and Wed):

1st period: Room 200 (Noelle)

3rd period: Room 203 (Barham)

5th Period: Room (Cl. Burns)

7th period: Room varies (either 200, 202, 203, or 205)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 1, 2, 3, 4

Assigned:

• Read the background on The Odyssey from Volume 2 of your MyPerspectives textbook, pages 552-559. Especially pay attention to the characteristics of the epic on page 557. We'll discuss this in class Fri./Mon.
• Review the following chapters of the Mythology book, just to refresh you some of the names and events that will be important in The Odyssey. Review the Trojan War (Chapter 13 and Chapter 14), but pay special attention to the story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes, and Aegisthus on pages 240-248 of Chapter 17.
• Continue memorizing poems.

ENGLISH I EOC: Part 2 (8-10:20am for everyone)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 5, 6, 7, 8

Assigned:

• Read the background on The Odyssey from Volume 2 of your MyPerspectives textbook, pages 552-559. Especially pay attention to the characteristics of the epic on page 557. We'll discuss this in class Fri./Mon.
• Review the following chapters of the Mythology book, just to refresh you some of the names and events that will be important in The Odyssey. Review the Trojan War (Chapter 13 and Chapter 14), but pay special attention to the story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes, and Aegisthus on pages 240-248 of Chapter 17.
• Continue memorizing poems.

Wed.

ENGLISH I EOC: Part 3 (8-10:20am for everyone)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 2, 1, 3, 4

In Class:

• Introduce pronouns chapter
• Background notes on The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 223-228: Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4. Your answers for exercises 3 and 4 will vary. Just be sure to use object pronouns on those two exercises. Due Mon./Tues.
• Read the background on The Odyssey from Volume 2 of your MyPerspectives textbook, pages 552-559. Especially pay attention to the characteristics of the epic on page 557. We'll discuss this in class Fri./Mon.
• Review the following chapters of the Mythology book, just to refresh you some of the names and events that will be important in The Odyssey. Review the Trojan War (Chapter 13 and Chapter 14), but pay special attention to the story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes, and Aegisthus on pages 240-248 of Chapter 17.
• Continue memorizing poems.
• The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Thurs./Fri., April 24-25)
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Tues., April 23: Due by 8am)

BIOLOGY I EOC (8-10:20am for everyone)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 6, 5, 7, 8

In Class:

• Introduce pronouns chapter
• Background notes on The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 223-228: Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4. Your answers for exercises 3 and 4 will vary. Just be sure to use object pronouns on those two exercises.
• Read the background on The Odyssey from Volume 2 of your MyPerspectives textbook, pages 552-559. Especially pay attention to the characteristics of the epic on page 557. We'll discuss this in class Fri./Mon.
• Review the following chapters of the Mythology book, just to refresh you some of the names and events that will be important in The Odyssey. Review the Trojan War (Chapter 13 and Chapter 14), but pay special attention to the story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes, and Aegisthus on pages 240-248 of Chapter 17.
• Continue memorizing poems.
• The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Thurs./Fri., April 24-25)
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Wed., April 23: Due by 8am)

MATH EOC: Parts 1-2 (8-10:20am for everyone)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 4, 1, 3, 2

Due:

• EOLang p. 223-228: Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4. Your answers for exercises 3 and 4 will vary. Just be sure to use object pronouns on those two exercises.
• POETRY MEMORY WORK

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Recite poetry passages

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 229-231: Rev. A, Rev. B, Rev. C
• Continue readingThe Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Thurs./Fri., April 24-25)
• Continue Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Wed., April 23: Due by 8am)

Tues.

MATH EOC: Part 3 (8-10:20am for everyone)

CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIODS 8, 5, 7, 6

Due:

• EOLang p. 223-228: Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4. Your answers for exercises 3 and 4 will vary. Just be sure to use object pronouns on those two exercises.
• POETRY MEMORY WORK

In Class:

• Check grammar (Ex. 1 Key, Ex. 2 Key, Ex. 3 Key, Ex. 4 Key)
• Recite POETRY MEMORY WORK

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 229-231: Rev. A, Rev. B, Rev. C
• Continue readingThe Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Thurs./Fri., April 24-25)
• Continue Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Wed., April 23: Due by 8am)

4/23/25

Straight 8

Due:

• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 1-4: Due by 8am

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Recite POETRY MEMORY WORK

Assigned:

• Finish readingThe Odyssey: Books 1-4 (Due Thurs./Fri., April 24-25)
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12 (Due Thurs., May 1: Due by 8am)

Thurs./

Fri.

Schedule A

4/25/25

Schedule B

Due:

• EOLang p. 229-231: Rev. A, Rev. B, Rev. C
• The Odyssey: Books 1-4

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 1-4
• Check grammar
• Finish reciting POETRY MEMORY WORK
• Discussion: The Odyssey

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 5-8 (Due Wed./Thur., April 30 & May 1)
• EOLang p. 231-235: Rev. D, Rev. E, Ex. 5
• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12 (Due Thurs., May 1: Due by 8am)

Due:

• EOLang p. 231-235: Rev. D, Rev. E, Ex. 5

In Class:

• Check grammar
• Discussion: The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 235-237: Ex. 6, Rev. F, Rev. G
• Continue Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12 (Due Thurs., May 1: Due by 8am)
• Continue reading The Odyssey: Books 5-8 (Due Wed./Thur., April 30 & May 1)

Wed.

4/30/25

Schedule A

Due:

• EOLang p. 235-237: Ex. 6, Rev. F, Rev. G
• The Odyssey: Books 5-8

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 5-8
• Discussion: The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 238-240: Ex. 7, 8
• Continue Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12 (Due Thurs., May 1: Due by 8am)
• The Odyssey: Books 9-12 (Due Wed./Thur., May 7-8)

Straight 8

Yearbook Distribution Day

Due:

• Vocabulary.com: The Odyssey: Books 5-12: Due by 8am

5/2/25

Schedule B

Due:

• EOLang p. 235-237: Ex. 6, Rev. F, Rev. G
• The Odyssey: Books 5-8

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 5-8
• Discussion: The Odyssey

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 238-240: Ex. 7, 8
• The Odyssey: Books 9-12 (Due Wed./Thur., May 7-8)

Mon.

5/5/25

Schedule A

1st Period meets in Room #335

3rd Period meets in my room (#203)

Due:

• EOLang p. 238-240: Ex. 7, 8

Assigned:

• EOLang p. 241-243: Chapter Review A-D

Tues.

5/6/25

Schedule B

Wed.

5/7/25

Schedule A

1st and 3rd Periods meet in my room (#203)

Due:

• The Odyssey: Books 9-12

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 9-12

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 13-16 (Due Mon./Tues.)
• EOLang p. 241-243: Chapter Review A-D (Due Mon/Tues, May 12-13)

Thurs.

5/8/25

Schedule B

5th Period meets in Room #125

7th Period will start in Room #125. After lunch, you will return to my room (#203)

Due:

• The Odyssey: Books 9-12

In Class:

• Quiz:The Odyssey: Books 9-12

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 13-16 (Due Mon./Tues.)
• EOLang p. 241-243: Chapter Review A-D (Due Mon/Tues, May 12-13)

Fri.

5/9/25

Schedule A

1st Period meets in my room (#203)

3rd Period meets in Room #120

In Class:

• Reading and study time

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 13-16 (Due Mon./Tues.)
• EOLang p. 241-243: Chapter Review A-D (Due Mon/Tues, May 12-13)

Mon.
&
Tues.

5/12/25
Schedule B

5/13/25
Schedule A

5th Period meets in Room #345

7th Period will start in Room #345. After lunch, you will return to my room (#203)

1st Period meets in Room #227

3rd Period will start in Room #227. After lunch, you will return to my room (#203)

Due:

• EOLang p. 241-243: Chapter Review A-D
• The Odyssey: Books 13-16 (Due Mon./Tues.)
• Also, bring in EOLang p. 238-240: Ex. 7, 8

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 13-16

Assigned:

• Study for grammar test. If you want extra practice, try the Diagnostic Preview on pages 222-223 (KEY) at the beginning of the chapter.
• The Odyssey: Books 17-19 (Due Fri./Mon.)

Wed.

5/14/25
Schedule B

In Class:

• Grammar Test: Chapter 7: Using Pronouns

Thurs.

5/15/25

Schedule A

AP Computer Science Principles Test:
Any 3rd Period student not testing will go to the gym

In Class (1st period):

• Grammar Test: Chapter 7: Using Pronouns

Fri.

5/16/25
Schedule B

5th Period meets in my room (#203)

7th Period will start in my room (#203). After lunch, you will report to room #336

Due:

• The Odyssey: Books 17-19

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 17-19

Assigned:

• The Odyssey: Books 21-24

Mon.

5/19/25

Straight 8

Due (1st and 3rd periods):

• The Odyssey: Books 17-19

In Class (1st and 3rd periods):

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 17-19
• Other classes will have a reading day

Tues.

5/20/25

Straight 8

In Class (3rd period):

• Grammar Test: Chapter 7: Using Pronouns
• Other classes will have a reading/study day

Wed.

5/21/25

Straight 8

In Class:

• All classes will have a reading/study day (also make up any missing quizzes or tests)

Thurs.

5/22/25

Straight 8

Due:

• The Odyssey: Books 20-24
• Research paper revisions if applicable

In Class:

• Quiz: The Odyssey: Books 20-24

Fri.

5/23/25

Final Exams

Tues.

5/27/25

Wed.

5/28/25

Thurs.

5/29/25

Fri.

5/30/25

Last Day of School (2 hr. day):

8-10am: Report Cards

Have a great summer!