Week of 12/15

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? :) It's been a fantastic ride, but I know that you are all ready for next semester and then for graduation and I am ready FOR you. :) Thanks for a great semester and for letting me be part of your journey.

Monday, 12/15
WWI Poetry

Tuesday, 12/16
Social Media, review

Wednesday, 12/17
Review

Thursday, 12/18
No class

Friday, 12/19
Exam

Week of 12/8

It's EOC and crazy schedule week, so here we go!

Monday - 1, 3, 2
Tuesday - No Class
Wednesday - 1, 3, 4
Thursday - 2, 3, 4
Friday - regular schedule

Monday, 12/8
Finish Sense and Sensibility
Make up Day

Tuesday, 12/9
No class

Wednesday, 12/10
Frank

Thursday, 12/11
Christmas Carol

Friday, 12/12
Christmas Carol

Week of 12/1

We will finish Frank this week and you all can decide if you want to watch it or "Sense and Sensibility". :)

Monday, 12/1
Frank
Memory Book 10 due

Tuesday, 12/2
Frank

Wednesday, 12/3
Frank Project due
Sense and Sensibility or Frank

Thursday, 12/4
Sense and Sensibility or Frank

Friday, 12/5
Poetry
Journals due

Week of 11/17

It's only a few more days till we get a week off!!!!!!!!!! :) You worked hard during the research and I am proud of you. I know that some of you will be having some conversations with me later (those who have not done what needed to be done), but we will get to it.

Monday, 11/17
Senior Memory Book 8 due (and any previous that weren't turned in)
Frankenstein

Tuesday, 11/18
Frankenstein

Wednesday, 11/19
Frankenstein

Thursday, 11/20
Frankenstein

Friday, 11/21
Frankenstein

Week of 11/10

We are going to FINISH THESE PAPERS.

Monday, 11/10
Type paper

Tuesday, 11/11
Paper

Wednesday, 11/12
Paper

Thursday, 11/13
Frank Research

Friday, 11/14
Present research

Week of November 3

I appreciate the focus you gained this week with the paper. We have to maintain that and even increase that level of intensity in order to complete this research.

Monday, 11/3
Research
Outlines
Senior Memory Book 7 due

Tuesday, 11/4
Off school

Wednesday, 11/5
Research
More notes

Thursday, 11/6
Research

Friday, 11/7
Works Cited

Week of 10/27

Keep plugging away, people! We are going to make it!!!

Monday, 10/27
Research
Memory Book 7 due

Tuesday, 10/28
Research
SUB

Wednesday, 10/29
Research

Thursday, 10/30
45 min class
Research

Friday, 10/31
Research

GET CAUGHT UP ON SR MEMORY BOOKS BY FRIDAY

Week of 10/20

It's that time!!! I hope that you will keep a very positive attitude throughout the entire process. Yes, it's stressful. Yes, it's confusing at times. Yes, it's a lot of work. But YES, you can do it!!! And YES, you will feel accomplished when you finish! And YES, every CHS graduate before and after you is going to accomplish the same thing!!! :)

Monday, 10/20
Begin Research Project -- work on picking at topic
SENIOR MEMORY BOOK 6 DUE

Tuesday, 10/21
Research final topic selection

Wednesday, 10/22
Research -- note cards

Thursday, 10/23
Research

Friday, 10/24
Research

Outside Reading Project

For your one day, in class project over your outside reading, select 1 (ONE!) (one) option below and complete it IN CLASS today. There is white computer paper in the back of the room in the green crate and the markers and colored pencils, etc, are in the podium. This is due at the end of class, in the 3rd period turn in basket. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES LIKE THE ADULTS YOU ARE. Have fun! Hope you had a great fall break! I missed you and can't wait to see you Tuesday!!!

Option 1: Map
If the book you read involves a number of locations within a town, country or geographical area, create a colorful map. First make a list of all the locations – houses, stores, streets, parks, lakes, etc. mentioned in your book’s setting. Then draw the map showing a bird’s eye view of the area. Label each location. Below the map, create a legend with a list of all the locations. Include a one-page description explaining each item on the map and what important events occur at each location. Make sure your map has lots of details, is colorful, and is large enough to be seen clearly. All writing should be done in black ink or markers. 

Option 2: Children’s story
Turn the novel you read into a children’s story by retelling the plot in a simple way with vocabulary appropriate for youngsters. Make sure your creation looks like a children’s book, complete with an appealing cover with the title and author, and colorful illustrations above and below your writing. Do NOT use lined paper, and make sure all writing is either typed or written neatly with a black marker. 

Option 3: Time Line
Brainstorm a list of at least ten major events in the plot from beginning to end and then organize them, not in the order they are written, but in the order they would have happened if the events actually took place in real life. Create a time line using two pieces of computer paper. On your time line, write a short description of what happens for each event and, if possible, try to identify the time of each event with dates, seasons, etc. Add pictures and/or symbols for each event (10 minimum) to make your time line colorful. All writing should be done in ink pen, marker, or typed and then taped neatly onto the paper. 

Option 4: Comic Book
Create a comic book based on the novel you read. It should have an illustrated cover with the title and author and be comic book size. Inside retell the story using dialog and descriptions of setting and characters. Put your writing in bubbles. Create colorful illustrations that help tell the story. 

Credit: http://www.westranchhighschool.com/Documents/outsidereading9.pdf

Outside Reading Quiz

On a blank sheet of paper, answer the following questions over your book. If you read nonfiction, the questions can still be used.

1. Title
2. Author:
3. Describe the setting of the story.
4. Describe the main character: 
5. Describe the central conflict of the story: 
6. Describe the resolution of the conflict: 
7. In five sentences outline the plot of the story:
8. State the theme of the story:  
9. Describe in detail why you liked or disliked the story:
10. Pretend you are a critic. Give me one word and then an explanation of that word to critique your book.


Credit: http://www.westranchhighschool.com/Documents/outsidereading9.pdf