August 25th– Sept 12th

Monday, August 25thRules/ConsequencesImportant Things to KnowDaily ProceduresSyllabusOutside Reading (this semester= The Hobbit)Journal RequirementsDon’t You DarePermission to VideotapeFill out cards

Tuesday, August 26thTake up signed formsSeating ChartAssign EOC Practice BooksAssign TextbooksAssign FoldersFirst Vocabulary List; Quiz on Tuesday,

September 2ndWhere I’m From PoemMultiple Intelligences

Most Dangerous Game Vocab

1. Aristocratgentleman

of high social class

2. Amenitiessomething

that is a comfort or convenience

3. Ennui

Boredom

4. ChateauLarge country house; mansion

5. PalatialLargeLuxuriousSumptuous

6. StaccatoDisjointed, disconnected sounds

7. QuarryOne that is sought or pursued

Prey

8. Cowered

To shrink away or crouch, usually in fear

9. Condone

To excuse or overlook

10. Ardent

FieryImpassionedZealous

Where I’m FromNumber your paper from 1-9Write down at least three examples for each

as we go through the categories.

Where I’m From

1. Items that were inside your home when you were

growing up

Where I’m From

2. Items that were in your yard when you

were younger

Where I’m From

3. Items that were in your neighborhood when your were a

child

Where I’m From

4. Names of relatives that link you to your

past

Where I’m From

5. Sayings you heard when you were little

Where I’m From

6. Foods that were/are present at family gatherings

Where I’m From

7. Places you visited that you fondly

remember

Where I’m From

8. Experiences you had as a child that

have shaped you into the person you are

today

Where I’m From

9. Places where your memories are stored

or kept

Biter-

Where I’m FromChange your list to a poem using the format

given to you as an example.Decide if you are brave or not.If you concluded yes, then read your poem

for the class.If you concluded no, listen respectfully to

others read their poems.

Wednesday, August 27thJournalTake up “Where I’m From” poemDLP“Where I’m From” paper/project

InstructionsExampleDue Monday, February 4th

Journal 1What should people know about you to truly

understand you? What are some common misconceptions that people have about you?

Journal Reminders: at least 15 lines, must be in a composition book, journal on front of page, DLP on back

Item 1Luz rose her hand, and answered conflict is a struggle against an

outside enemy or an inner problem.

CorrectedLuz raised her hand and answered, “Conflict is a struggle against

an outside enemy or an inner problem.” (comma after hand

deleted)

Item 2“The conflict in the story is among the evil man and the hunter she

added.

Corrected“The conflict in the story is between the evil man and the hunter,”

she added.

Where I’m From EssayNow, based on your poem and other

important influences and experiences in your life, write an autobiographical essay

Minimum 2 pagesTyped if at all possible (double space, Times

New Roman)If not typed, printed, double spacedDue Monday, February 4th

Where I’m From Project Grading:• See rubric

GuidelinesFormatIntroductionClear sense of organizationTopic sentences for each body paragraphDetails! Details! Details!Conclusion

Format- MLA Guidelines• 12 point font• Times New Roman• 1 inch margins (most programs are NOT

automatically set to 1”)• Double spaced• No extra spaces between paragraphs or title• No bold/underline/italics in title• Name, date, class in upper left corner

A note on introductionsTry not to tell the whole story in the

introductionInclude basic information in the introduction,

like your name and a statement that really encompasses your outlook on life in only a couple of sentences.

Thesis StatementThe last sentence in your introduction is your

thesis statement, which tells your reader what your paper is about.

Your thesis statement should include at least three subtopics.

Example: I would not be who I am without my memories of family, travel, or love.

A note on organizationThere are many ways to organize this paper. For example, you may choose the most

significant categories from the “Where I’m From” activity, and organize according to those categories.

You could also organize your essay chronologically (based on when events occurred in your life)

FocusThe entire essay, including all your specific

details, should be related to the assigned topic.All the parts of my essay should support the

thesis. If you do not mention your family or anything

related to your family in your thesis, then you should not mention them in the body of the paper.

A note on topic sentences• You should be able to get your topic sentences

directly from my three subtopics, but you will still need to expand a bit from the brief description you gave in my thesis.

• Topic sentences are not facts, they are opinion statements that you are trying to prove

• “I have five brothers and seven sisters.”– Not a good topic sentence

• “By most people’s standards, my family is extraordinarily large”– Good topic sentence

Specific Details All of your details should be specific. If you make an assertion, you should support

it with details. For example, if you state that your dad is the

nicest person in the world, you need to support that assertion with a specific example of your dad being nice.

A note on conclusionsThe conclusion consists of the final words

that you leave with your reader. Make them count.

Say something interesting, something that sums up for your reader who you are.

Think about some of your own favorite quotes and what it is that you like about them, then form your own statement(s) to leave with your reader.

Thursday, August 28th JournalDLPReminder: Go ahead and start reading The

Hobbit.Handout: The Hobbit study guideNotes on Elements of a short story

Journal 2What are your expectations in English I this

year? What are your goals? What are your strengths and weaknesses in English?

Item 3after he falls overboard Rainsford swims to an island but he don’t

know what to expect.

CorrectedAfter he falls overboard, Rainsford swims to an island, but he

doesn’t know what to expect.

Item 4Zaroffs pursuit has a galvanizing affect on rainsford.

CorrectedZaroff’s pursuit has a galvanizing effect on Rainsford.

Friday, August 29th

JournalDLPElements of a Short Story QuizRead “The Most Dangerous Game” in your

textbook

Journal #3What separates man from animals, other than

just physical differences? What are the most important distinctions that define humanity and sets it apart from the world of nature?

Item 5The story is full of suspense and i got real scared when i read it.

CorrectedThe story is full of suspense, and I got really scared when I read it.

Item 6Do you think their will be observatorys on the moon within the next

twenty five years.

CorrectedDo you think there will be observatories on the moon within the

next twenty-five years?

Tuesday, September 2nd DLPJournalVocabulary QuizNew Vocab WordsFind 10 examples of imagery in “The Most

Dangerous Game”Draw map of Ship-Trap Island and label the

parts using imageryEx: Draw the rocks at the edge of the shore

and label them “the jagged crags jutting upward out of the sea”

Journal 4Rainsford changes his opinion of hunting

drastically as the story proceeds. Have you had a major change of opinion about anything recently? Have you had any other major changes? Have you observed either of these things with anyone else? Have you ever been a part of someone else having a big change of opinion?

Item 7Being as pets werent permited on the moon Laika couldnt go to live

at the outpost.

CorrectedBecause pets weren’t permitted on the moon, Laika couldn’t go

to live at the outpost.

Item 8the narrator he felt badly about leaving his dog behind

CorrectedThe narrator felt bad about leaving his dog behind. (he deleted)

exuberantadj.: elaborate;

extreme; also, high-spirited.

genial adj.: cheerful and

friendly.

impartial adj.: fair; unbiased.

allegiance n.: loyalty.

procured v.: gotten;

obtained.

dire adj.: terrible.

retribution n.: punishment.

fervent adj.: passionate

aspiring v. used as n.:

seeking to gain; desiring

deliberation n.: careful thought,

especially in making a decision.

Wednesday, September 3rd

JournalDLPWhere I’m From drafts dueWriting ConferencesFinish Most Dangerous Game MapStudy Island

Journal 5Free Write

Item 9Earthquakes and other natural phenomenons sure can do alot of

damage.

CorrectedEarthquakes and other natural phenomena surely can do a lot of

damage.

Item 10Haveing a loyal dog as a companion can be well for a person’s

moral especialy during lonely times or crisises.

CorrectedHaving a loyal dog as a companion can be good for a person’s

morale, especially during lonely times or crises.

Thursday, September 4th Journal DLPLady or the Tiger

Journal 6Would you consider the general population of

the U.S. to be civilized? Explain your response. What makes someone civilized or uncivilized? What are the parameters that define civilization?

Item 11What do you think of Truman Capotes use of sensory detailes in the

story a christmas memory.

CorrectedWhat do you think of Truman Capote’s use of sensory details in the

story “A Christmas Memory”?

Item 12buddy and his freind is happy to spend they’re money on

ingredients for the fruitcakes.

CorrectedBuddy and his friend are happy to spend their money on

ingredients for the fruitcakes.

Friday, September 5th JournalDLPRead newspaper articleCivilization Seminar

Journal 7What is the difference between free will and

instinct? How about between free will and fate? Which do you believe in? One or the other or a combination?

Item 13My Dad usualy includes the following in his holiday cakes vanilla

ginger raisins walnuts and cherrys.

CorrectedMy dad usually includes the following in his holiday cakes: vanilla,

ginger, raisins, walnuts, and cherries.

Item 14Working by the fireside, the pecans were all shelled that night.

CorrectedWorking by the fireside, they shelled all the pecans that night.

(sentence revised)

Monday, Sept 8th JournalDLPThe Cask of AmontilladoFinal Draft of “Where I’m From” paper

Journal 8If someone is insane, do you think that

person can be responsible for his/her own actions? If the person commits a crime, how should we as a society hold them responsible?

Item 1Roger was caught when he tries to steal a purse

CorrectedRoger was caught when he tried to steal a purse.

Item 2Mrs jones might of asked him to set down and explain his actions

but she feed him dinner instead.

CorrectedMrs. Jones might have asked him to sit down and explain his

actions, but she fed him dinner instead.

Tuesday, September 9thJournalDLPVocab QuizNew Vocab WordsRead The Scarlet Ibis

Journal 9What is your place in your family? Oldest

child? Youngest? Middle? Only child? How do you think this has affected your personality? Do you have any interesting stories related to a sibling or other family member?

Item 3mrs jones doesnt say too Roger get you’re life in order

CorrectedMrs. Jones doesn’t say to Roger, “Get your life in order.”

Item 4She is a kind person who’s example is a powerful lesson

CorrectedShe is a kind person whose example is a powerful lesson.

Wednesday, September 10th JournalDLPScarlet Ibis

Journal 10What particular sounds, smells, tastes or

sounds bring back special memories for you? Is there any smell, etc that makes you feel like you are traveling back to a particular moment in time? Do any sounds, smells, etc make you feel certain emotions? Explain.

Item 5even if you have everything in life arranged the way youve planed

there may be surprises.

CorrectedEven if you have everything in life arranged the way you’ve

planned, there may be surprises.

Item 6We seen this theme, over and over again in the storys weve read so

far this year.

CorrectedWe have seen this theme over and over again in the stories we’ve

read so far this year. (comma after theme deleted)

Thursday, September 11th Grammar TestScarlet Ibis Packet

Friday, September 12th Short Story Unit Review