American Literature Fall 2011

Online Book Access

1.  Log onto www.pearsonsuccess.net

2.  User ID:  your student number

3.   password:  cobb10

****Reading Quiz on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011,  pp. 4-16.  You may use your notes.

 

Vocabulary Unit #2:  Purchase book on Monday.

American Lit.

1.  Complete Persepolis Questions 65-75.

2.  Study for Voc. Unit #1 Quiz tomorrow.

 

Journalism Revised Study and Deadline Guide Sept. 6-9

Study Hard. Design Well!

Journalism I Deadlines Sept 6-9

JOURNALISM I

Hi, journalists!  Keep up the impressive work!  Please refer the document below for deadlines and study guide.  A quiz will be given on the following terms on Tuesday, Sept.6, 2011.

Journalism I Deadlines and Study Guides

Honors World Literature: Final Exam Review

The final review has been amended! Please see the added item below and be sure to prepare for it!

Honors World Literature Final Exam Study Guide

 

Exam will cover the following works and concepts:

Text/Grammatical Style

1. One Hundred Years of Solitude (magical realism)
2. The Alchemist (Know characters, plot, and lines from the novel)
3. Self-Reliance (Transcendentalism; Know personal quotes you’ve selected)
4. Othello(, tragic hero; Know characters and lines from the play)
5. “In Defense of Iago” –Marvin Rosenberg
6. Woman Warrior (Gap Technique)
7. SENTENCE PATTERNS

   To study for SENTENCE PATTERNS, access the previous blog (which contains the ppt.).

8. 4th period:  Final Exam: May 19 ; 2nd period: May 20.

 

HWL: May 10

Hi, pupils! Enjoy your afternoon!  Remember to bring to class the following:

1.  Updated Rough Draft:  (handwritten  or typed)

2.  Original Rough Draft:  (with 20 sentence varieties labeled and 10 figures of speech labeled)

3.  Four Critiques

***REMEMBER:  TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR SENIORS TO MAKE UP WORK!  CHECK PINNACLE TO SEE IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU AND IF SO, COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO MAKE THIS UP!  ANY WORK NOT MADE UP BY THE END OF CLASS TOMORROW WILL RECEIVE A ZERO!

Mythical Ancestor/Character Assignment

Please access the following ppt. to help you develop an awesome rough draft.  The Assignment due tomorrow (Assignment #2) is posted @ the end of the ppt.

SENTENCE PATTERNS-Mythical Ancestor

HWL: Prep. for Senior Project

Good day to you!

For Monday:

1.  Compose a thank you letter to your mentor.  Bring to class with you on Mon.  These letters are due @beginning of class.

2.  Have a completed presentation.  Be ready to present on Monday.

To help you stay abreast, consult the following ppt.:

Sr Proj POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SKILLS

HWL: April 18-22

Senior Project:

1.  Mock presentations:  Prepare an engaging 8-10 min. presentation complete with a visual aid.  Must prepare to present twice in class.

2.  Portfolios are due this Friday, April 22 @ beginning of class.

Voc.:

1.  Complete Voc. Unit #8 Excercises.  Due Tues. Apr. 19 @ beginning of class.  Quiz Fri. Apr. 22.

HWL: Prep. for April 18-22

Enjoy life this weekend!  Remember for Monday, April 18:

1.  Prepare a rough outline of your speech and bring to class with you on Monday.

2.  Complete a typed, proofread copy of your “Letter to the Judges” and bring in on Monday @ beginning of class.

3.  Begin preparing your visual aid for presentation.

4.  Begin creating a portfolio that showcases your Senior Project:  Due on April 22, 2011.

To  help prepare for SP presentation, consult the following:

Senior Project Tips for Presenting Successfully