Mrs. Morris

October 3-7, 2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs.Morris

*Quote of the week:

"No person is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow."

Alice Walker-(poet/author)

*SAT word of the week: renovation (noun) repair, to make new

Journal:

In House on... a character tells Esperanza (main character) that writing "will keep you free." In what ways is writing an avenue for freedom? What form of expression keeps you free?  (writing, music, dance, sports, etc.)

 

THIS WEEK:

Journals/SAT words/Quotes

"The Hood" (House on Mango Street) (group presentations) (graded/returned)

Journals  (returned/graded)

"Esperanze & Me" (activities) House on Mango...

Thematic Unit- from "Those Who Don't" from House on...

(Perceptions) (Neighborhoods)/

"MONSTERS"- (ESSAYS)  (graded/returned) (discussion)

*TEN COMMANDMENTS OF PERSUASIVE WRITING (discussion)

Literature Chatrooms (House on Mango Street) (groups)

COMING HOME- House on...

*Introduction: Multicultural Literature Research Project Requirements

 Graduation Speeches: Final assignment given from House on.... students will prepare roughdrafts/peer- edit.

*Essays are due: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 3-7,2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris/Coach Swann

*Quote of the week:

"No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow."

   -Alice Walker-(poet/author)

*EOCT word of the week: trace (verb)- to outline/follow/step by step

*Journal:

How far would you go to help a "friend in need?" How far is too far?

 

THIS WEEK:

Journals/EOCT words/Quotes

English Trivia/Brain Teasers (extra credit)

JOURNAL CHECKS! (surprise!)

Literature Chatrooms ("The Last Leaf") (groups)

Quizzes: "The Last Leaf"

Sequence Activity- "The Last Leaf"

"Monsters"- (essays graded/returned)

*EOCT- PLEASE remember to practice at home. (see syllabus)

TWELVE WORDS by: Larry Bell (words that most often "trip up" students on standardized tests. (class review)

Homework:

*Remember to study vocabulary words from "The Last Leaf" and don't forget to bring your workbooks to class daily.

 

 

 

September 26-30, 2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."-Maya Angelou (poet)

SAT word: prevaricate (verb) to evade the truth

Journal: As in The House on Mango Street is there anyone in your life who "sits their sadness on an elbow?"

THIS WEEK:

Career Center- (oral review) (follow-ups)

*Journals-checked/returned- WOW!!!!

Grammar Review- Trust me, you need it. (oral)

HOMECOMING 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Monday- Pajama Day) PLEASE be mindful of dress code.

*Thank-You Notes (Mr. Gordon) (Career Center) Have you delivered yours???????????????

Writing Prompts- Graduation Speeches

Thematic Writing- Read: "Those Who Don't" from The House on Mango Street (p. 28)

What do you think is the perception of your noeighborhood by outsiders? Do you think it is an accurate perception? Is there a neighborhood in your city that you have preconcieved ideas about? What is your impression and where did those ideas come from?

*Literature Chatrooms- House on Mango Street

COMING HOME- (Questions)

*Writing Project- "The Hood" (Assignments are given in class on Friday, 9/30/2011

*Due: October 10, 2011

 

September 26-30, 2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."-Maya Angelou (poet)

SAT word: prevaricate (verb) to evade the truth

Journal: As in The House on Mango Street is there anyone in your life who "sits their sadness on an elbow?"

THIS WEEK:

Career Center- (oral review) (follow-ups)

*Journals-checked/returned- WOW!!!!

Grammar Review- Trust me, you need it. (oral)

HOMECOMING 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Monday- Pajama Day) PLEASE be mindful of dress code.

*Thank-You Notes (Mr. Gordon) (Career Center) Have you delivered yours???????????????

Writing Prompts- Graduation Speeches

Thematic Writing- Read: "Those Who Don't" from The House on Mango Street (p. 28)

What do you think is the perception of your noeighborhood by outsiders? Do you think it is an accurate perception? Is there a neighborhood in your city that you have preconcieved ideas about? What is your impression and where did those ideas come from?

*Literature Chatrooms- House on Mango Street

COMING HOME- (Questions)

*Writing Project- "The Hood" (Assignments are given in class on Friday, 9/30/2011

*Due: October 10, 2011

 

September 26-30, 2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."-Maya Angelou (poet)

SAT word: prevaricate (verb) to evade the truth

Journal: As in The House on Mango Street is there anyone in your life who "sits their sadness on an elbow?"

THIS WEEK:

Career Center- (oral review) (follow-ups)

*Journals-checked/returned- WOW!!!!

Grammar Review- Trust me, you need it. (oral)

HOMECOMING 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Monday- Pajama Day) PLEASE be mindful of dress code.

*Thank-You Notes (Mr. Gordon) (Career Center) Have you delivered yours???????????????

Writing Prompts- Graduation Speeches

Thematic Writing- Read: "Those Who Don't" from The House on Mango Street (p. 28)

What do you think is the perception of your noeighborhood by outsiders? Do you think it is an accurate perception? Is there a neighborhood in your city that you have preconcieved ideas about? What is your impression and where did those ideas come from?

*Literature Chatrooms- House on Mango Street

COMING HOME- (Questions)

*Writing Project- "The Hood" (Assignments are given in class on Friday, 9/30/2011

*Due: October 10, 2011

 

September 26-30,2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris/Coach Swann

*QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."-Maya Angelou (poet)

*EOCT word of the week: prevaricate (IDIOM) is an expression that has a  meaning apart from the meaning of its individual words. Example: It;s raining cats and dogs.

Journal: After reading "The Necklace" which is the LEAST important to you-money, power, fame? Why?

THIS WEEK:

Journals/SAT words/Quotes

Quickwrites- IDIOMS- (actvity)

*LITERATURE CHATROOMS* (groups) "The Necklace"

*Quizzes returned: "The Necklace"-How did you do? Better/worse than you expected?

HOMECOMING 2011- PAJAMA DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Monday-( be mindful of dress code)

"The Last Leaf"-(O'Henry)-(ANTICIPATION GUIDE)

Cloze Activity-"The Last Leaf"

*(Please remember to bring your workbooks to class daily.)

Writing Prompt- (Persuasice Writing)

Discussion/Writing Activity- "The Last Leaf"

 

September 19-23,2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"Who are you really? Who are you when nobody is looking? That is the real you." -T.D.Jakes (minister)

*SAT word of the week: strident (adj.) loud, harsh, noisy

*Journal: Now that you've FINALLY made it to your last (Senior) year of high school, what event(s) are you most looking forward to?

THIS WEEK:

-Journal/SAT/Quotes

-Quickwrites-(15 minutes)

-Literary Circles- (House on Mango Street)

-Writing Prompts- (timed exercise)

-Character Analysis- House on Mango Street

-In My Neighborhood... (projects) (House on Mango Street)

*Senior Projects (Portfolios) (Introduction)

College Surveys (continued)

We Got In... ((Class Discussions)

-SAT Prep- (practice)

September 19-23, 2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris/Coach Swann

*Quote of the week:

"Who are you really? Who are you when nobody is looking? That is the real you."

                                          -T.D.Jakes (author, minister)

*EOCT word of the week: strident (adj.) loud,harsh,noisy

*Journal: Now that you've FINALLY made it to high school, what event(s) are you most lookin forward to?

THIS WEEK:

-Journals/Quotes/EOCT words

-Quickwrites-(15 minutes)

-USA Test-Prep (practice)

*Short Story (Study Guides) "The Necklace"

-Literary Circles (The Necklace)

-QUIZ- "THE NECKLACE"

Character Analysis-select characters from "The Necklace"

*Introduction: Edgar Allen Poe- (Biography)

Vocabulary-"The Cask of Amontillado"

September 12-16, 2011-9th Literature- Mrs. Morris/Coach Swann

*Quote of the week:

"The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people."- Ghanaian proverb

EOCT word of the week: rancorous (adj.) bitter, harsh

Journal: "(911"- WE WON'T FORGET)

How has this tragic event affected America? In your opinion, are we stronger, safer, more united as a country? (Class Discussion)

THIS WEEK:

"Where I Stand" (Typed essays due!!!!!!)

Quickwrites...

Short Story terms (quizzes returned/graded)

Introduction: "The Necklace"

*Character Analysis- (main characters from The Necklace)

Vocabulary- "The Necklace"

*Video Clip- Meet The Author: Guy de Maupassant (cloze notes)

*Writing Prompts( timed writing)

*Philosophical Chairs (activity) "The Necklace"

College Planning Profiles (surveys)

* WRITTEN TEST- "The Necklace"

September 12-16,2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people."-Ghanaian proverb

SAT word: rancorous (adj.) bitter,hateful

Journal:

"911"- WE WON'T FORGET-

How has this tragic event affected America? In your opinion are we stronger, safer, more united?

                                               (Class Discussion)

THIS WEEK:

Journals/SAT words/Quotes

House on Mango Street- (character analysis)

"Where I Stand"-  Five paragraph (minimum)Typed essays are due! Monday, September 12, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quickwrites...

Esperanza's Story (House on Mango Street)

Writing Prompts (practice) (timed)

Critical Review- House on Mango Street

*Neighborhood Interviews (Projects Assigned)

Graduation Speech: (activity) You've been asked to come back to your school to deliver the graduation speech. (20 years later) What would you tell the graduating students about how your old neighborhood helped shape the person you have become? What memories would you share? What advice would you offer the graduates for their future?

*Speeches Presented: September 20, 2011- "Dress For Success"