Thursday, June 2, 2016

1st period:

1. Instructions for the final exam and Socratic seminar handed out and discussed
2. Articles for final exam and Socratic seminar handed out ("Lorraine Hansberry: Her Chicago Law Story;" "Discrimination in Housing Against Nonwhites Persists;" "Market for Fixer-Uppers Traps Low-Income Buyers;" "A Brief History of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;" and "The Case for Reparations"
3. Finish "Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun" video (13:30-22:50)
4. Watch "Race: Power of an Illusion: The House We Live In" (26:00-56:00) and take notes
5. Watch video "Portland Civil Rights: Lift Ev'ry Voice" and take notes

3rd and 4th periods:

1. Instructions for the final exam and Socratic seminar handed out and discussed
2. Articles for final exam and Socratic seminar handed out ("Lorraine Hansberry: Her Chicago Law Story;" "Discrimination in Housing Against Nonwhites Persists;" "Market for Fixer-Uppers Traps Low-Income Buyers;" "A Brief History of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;" and "The Case for Reparations"
3. Read the first part of "The Case for Reparations" and text-mark it and create Level One and Level Two questions and share them with class and discuss what we read
4. View maps of red-lined areas of Chicago and Portland
5. Watch video about the Chicago Contract Buyers League and take notes
6. Finish "Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun" video (13:30-22:50)
7. Watch video "Portland Civil Rights: Lift Ev'ry Voice" and take notes

Here are the links to the supplemental articles for the final exam essay on A Raisin in the Sun:

"This Town Needs a Better Class of Racist" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

"The Chicago Neighborhood That Inspired A Raisin in the Sun May Rise Again"

"The Air I Breathe" by Ifanyi Bell

"Can Portland Avoid Repeating San Francisco's Mistakes?"

Here is the Grading Rubric for the Final Exam

Tuesday, May 31, 2016:

1. We finished up the Metaphor Project Presentations and handed in notes on them.
2. Raisin in the Sun reading quiz
3. Discuss the play and final exam in explained
4. Pairs / small groups shared the write up about how the poem "A Dream Deferred" is relected / represented by the characters in the play.
5. Hand in Dream chart and "Dream Deferred" write-up

On Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26, we heard Metaphor Project Presentations and watched  A Raisin in the Sun.

Friday, May 20, 2016:

1st period:
Issue Group

3rd and 4th periods:
We watched and took notes on the video "Race: The Power of an Illusion, Episode 3"

DUE DATE: Tuesday, May 24: Metaphor project (2 paragraphs and the project)

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Write self-reflection on thesis and then include it in your portfolio
2. Hand in Thesis Portfolio (YAY!!!)
3. Watch A Raisin in the Sun and take notes 

Periods 1 and 4: be prepared for the Issue Group on Friday.

Issue Group articles for period 1:

Anti: http://www.dailydot.com/opinion/5-things-white-people-cultural-appropriation/

Informational: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/magazine/is-cultural-appropriation-always-wrong.html?_r=1

Pro: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/08/21/to-the-new-culture-cops-everything-is-appropriation/

Monday, May 16, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Review Thesis Portfolio contents (see page 4 of the Thesis Packet)
2. Review calendar and upcoming due dates 
3. Go to library and check out the play A Raisin in the Sun
4. Read background information on Lorraine Hansberry, the author of A Raisin in the Sun
5. Read the epigraph (Langston Hughes's poem "A Dream Deferred") to the play and discuss the poem's imagery and what the images might mean
6. Get note-taking chart for tracking dreams in the play
7. View first half of video  introduction to the play (up to 13:38) and take notes with this sheet 
8. Review the cast of characters and read the opening pages / set directions
9. Watch Act 1, scene 1 (video)

DUE DATE: Wednesday, May 18: THESIS FINAL DRAFT AND PORTFOLIO

                       Tuesday, May 24: Metaphor Project

                        Tuesday, May 31: Finish reading A Raisin in the Sun and hand in note-taking chart (on dreams)

Thursday, May 12, 2016

1. Review calendar
2. Review Thesis Portfolio requirements (see page 4 of the Thesis Packet)
3. Metaphor Project (also known as the  "Biographical Report / Artistic Representation Project") assigned, explained, and demonstrated. here is the scoring rubric for the metaphor project.

Here is the list for presentation times for each class:

1st period presentation list

3rd period presentation list

4th period presentation list

On Tuesday, May 10, we peer-edited the 2nd draft of the thesis.

On Friday, May 6, we did two practice timed-writes to prep for the AP test

REMINDER: Final Draft of thesis and portfolio are due on Wednesday, May 18.

Biographical / Metaphor Report is due on Tuesday, May 24

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Today we prepped for the AP Test. We read and analyzed and discussed an excerpt from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "A Letter From Birmingham Jail." Then we covered some different terms related to "syntax" (powerpoint--see me for these terms.)

YOU CAN FIND MANY USEFUL TERMS FOR THE AP TEST IN YOUR TEXTBOOK (THE LANGUAGE OF COMPOSITION) ON PAGES 58-59.

REMINDER: 2nd draft of thesis is due on Tuesday, May 10

Monday, May 2, 2016

1. Review thesis calendar. NOTE: draft #2 of Thesis is now due on TUESDAY, MAY 10 (not Friday, May 6) because this date conflicts with the AP Euro exam.
2. Annotated Bibliography returned
3. AP Test prep (finish the multiple choice section and review these questions/answers and write one timed-write) 

UPCOMING DUE DATES:

Tuesday, May 10, 2016: Draft #2 of thesis

Wednesday, May 18: Final draft thesis and portfolio

Tuesday, May 24: Metaphor Project

Thursday, April 28, 2016

1st period peer-edited first draft of Thesis

3rd and 4th periods prepped for AP test

UPCOMING DUE DATES:

TUESDAY, MAY 10: 2nd draft of Thesis *
WEDNESDAY MAY 18: Final draft thesis and portfolio

* this is a revised due date (the original due date was Friday May 6, which is the day of AP Euro test, which many students are taking.)

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

1st period: Issue Group

3rd and 4th periods: Finish reading sample theses and completing the worksheet
                                 Peer-edit 1st draft of thesis

DUE DATES: Friday, May 6: 2nd draft of thesis
                        Wednesday, May 18: Final draft of thesis (and portfolio)

Friday, April 22, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1st period: Finish reading and discussing sample theses. Practice AP test.

3rd period: Read and discuss sample theses

4th period: Issue Group

DUE on  TUESDAY APRIL 26: 1st draft of thesis

1st period Issue Group articles:

ttp://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/syrian-refugees/salopek-text
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/28/why-the-us-should-welcome-syrian-refugees-commentary.html

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-syrian-refugee-lesson-for-liberals-1447719595

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Get Outline stamped and checked off
2. Read sample thesis essay together and discuss it and how well it uses the "Claim-Evidence-Commentary" model that we got last period. Discuss the organization of the thesis.
3. In small groups, read and analyze an additional thesis (see me for this material if you were absent)

REMINDERS: First draft of the thesis is due on Tuesday, April 26

                         4th period should be prepared for an issue group on Friday, April 22

Here are the articles for the issue group for 4th period on Friday, April 22

Pro AI: http://www.wired.com/2014/10/future-of-artificial-intelligence/

Neutral: http://www.nickbostrom.com/ethics/ai.html

Con: http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/03/08/ai-could-kill-all-meet-man-takes-risk-seriously/

Monday, April 18, 2016

1. Hand in Annotated Bibliography
2. Get handout on how to outline your thesis and discuss
3. 1st and 4th periods got essay #3 returned to them
4. Do practice AP Timed Write (Okefenokee)

DUE DATE: Wednesday, April 20: Outline of thesis

These are the articles for the standardized testing issue group (period 3) 

Con article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/study-says-standardized-testing-is-overwhelming-nations-public-schools/2015/10/24/8a22092c-79ae-11e5-a958-d889faf561dc_story.html

Neutral article: http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2014/0403/Debate-over-standardized-testing-is-focusing-on-the-wrong-questions 

Pro article: http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-submission/2011/08/01/stop-war-against-standardized-tests

We did not have AP English this week (April 11-15) because of SBAC testing.

DUE DATE:

MONDAY, April 18: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1st period: Issue Group

3rd period: we did research in class and will have the Issue Group on Thursday

4th period: Issue Group

REMINDER: you need to be researching and reading articles about your author/books. The Annotated Bibliography is due in less than 2 weeks (April 18).

NOTE: the OSLIS username is "port" and the password is "oslis"

Friday, April 1, 2016

1. Thesis project launched: review this packet 
2. Thesis calendar handed out and reviewed
3. Annotated Bibliography explained and assigned (see pages 8-15 in thesis packet)
4. Demonstration of how to conduct research

DUE DATE: Monday, April 18: Annotated Bibliography

ISSUE GROUPS ARE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5 

1st period issue group articles:

Informative: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-14432401 

Against: http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/ViewpointsDetailsPage/ViewpointsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&disableHighlighting=true&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010930210

For: http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/ViewpointsDetailsPage/ViewpointsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&disableHighlighting=true&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010930211

3rd period issue group articles:

Neutral:

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?displayGroupName=Reference&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=GALE%7C00000000LVXO&documentId=GALE%7CPC3021900106&mode=view&userGroupName=p1841&jsid=078d40d7bbe0401ed25e9fe4ef60263f

Pro:

https://www.change.org/p/the-advantages-of-legalizing-marijuana

Con:

http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/the-harmful-effects.html

4th period issue group articles:

Negative:

http://www.commondreams.org/views/2014/07/09/social-justice-issue-we-can-sink-our-teeth-factory-farming

Neutral:

https://www.meatinstitute.org/index.php?ht=d/sp/i/47465/pid/47465

Positive:

http://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/nold-meat-industry-benefits-economy-human-body/article_f0088822-5b0d-11e3-b8e6-001a4bcf6878.html

Wednesday, March 30, 2015

1. Counselor presented information on forecasting for classes next year
2. Period 1 wrote for about 20 minutes on their 4th novel
3. Period 3 had a fire drill which caused us to not have time to watch "McCarthyism in America"
4. Period 4 watched "McCarthyism in America" (see previous post)

Monday, March 29, 2016

1. Presentation on SBAC Test
2. Finish viewing The Crucible
3. Read excerpts by Arthur Miller about why he wrote The Crucible and take notes 
4. Period 1 also watched the short documentary "McCarthyism in America" and take notes (see page two in the note-taking link above)

Thursday, March 17, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Reminder: read your 4th novel by Wed. March 30 and take notes on its similarities and differences from the other novels.
2. Hand in position papers from last week's issue group
3. Continue watching The Crucible
4. Hand in The Crucible questions

Friday, March 11, 2016

1st and 4th periods had issue groups today, and 3rd period did ACT prep.

DUE DATES:

finish The Crucible by Thursday, March 17

Read Novel #4 and takes notes on the similarities and differences between it and the other 3 novels that you have read.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016:
Today's Agenda:

1. Proofread your essay and then hand it in, along with first draft, outline and dialogue journal
2. 3rd period had their Issue Group
3. 2nd and 4th periods: review ACT information (registration and what to take to the test)
4. Practice ACT English test questions 

You can do more practice here: ACT practice test


ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR 4th period Fri. 3/11:

Against

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/22/why-apple-is-right-to-fight-fbi-backdoor-commentary.html

For

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/17/why-apple-should-comply-cybersecurity-expert.html

Neutral

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/29/apple-vs-fbi-buffett-says-privacy-has-its-limits.html

ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR 1ST PERIOD Fri. 3/11:

Non bias- http://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/readers/conversations/2014/02/07/how-social-media-changed-the-world/5280155/

Pro- (need a library card for this one)

 http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA366187299#  

 Con- only read the significance, abstract, and conclusion

http://www.pnas.org/content/113/3/554.short?rss=1&ssource=mfr

ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR 1ST PERIOD (For Friday, March 11):

Non bias- http://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/readers/conversations/2014/02/07/how-social-media-changed-the-world/5280155/

Pro- (need a library card for this one)

 http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA366187299#  

 Con- only read the significance, abstract, and conclusion

http://www.pnas.org/content/113/3/554.short?rss=1&ssource=mfr

Monday, March 7, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Green Sheet #2 test
2. Review the upcoming junior activities: ACT registration is during flex on Wednesday, March 9; mandatory College Information Assembly is during 2nd period on Wednesday, March 9; College Information Night is on Thursday, March 10; ACT test is next Tuesday, March 15.
3. Review how to write a strong introduction for Novel #3 essay
4. Small groups discuss Act 1 of The Crucible
5. Watch about 25 minutes of The Crucible

Reminder: Essay on Novel #3 is due on Wednesday, March 9

___________________________________________________________________________

3rd period Issue Group articles:

For:

Prositution should be legalized -- http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/ViewpointsDetailsPage/ViewpointsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&dviSelectedPage=&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&source=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&zid=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010435224

Against:

Prostitution is harmful --

http://0-ic.galegroup.com.catalog.multcolib.org/ic/ovic/ViewpointsDetailsPage/ViewpointsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&dviSelectedPage=&limiter=&u=multnomah&currPage=&source=&disableHighlighting=true&displayGroups=&sortBy=&zid=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010162261

Neutral:

Prostitution in the United States --

https://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=30997

Thursday, March 3, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Essay #2 handed back and discussed
2. Peer Edit Essay #3

If you want to revise essay #2, you need to hand in the revised copy with your revisions highlighted, along with your original essay and score sheet.  HAND IN REVISIONS BY MARCH 18

DUE DATES: 

Monday, March 7: Green Sheet #2 Test

Wednesday, March 9: Final Draft Novel #3 Essay (Justice / Injustice)

Thursday, March 17: Finish The Crucible (and questions)

Friday, March 18: If you choose to revise, hand in revision of essay #2 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Hand in position paper for Issue Group #2
2. Get Outline for Novel #3 Essay stamped
3. Review the prompt for essay on Novel #3
4. Finish Salem Witch Trial video (periods 3 and 4)
5. Go to library and check out The Crucible
6. Questions for The Crucible passed out: Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4
7. Begin reading The Crucible   Finish reading and answer the questions by Thursday, March 17

DUE DATES:

Thursday, March 3: First draft of essay on Novel #3

Monday, March 7: Test on Green Sheet 2 

Wednesday, March 9: Final draft of essay on Novel #3

Thursday, March 17: Finish reading The Crucible and answer the questions about each act

On Friday, Feb. 26, we had Issue Groups.

DUE DATES:
Tuesday, March 1: Outline for Essay on Novel #3
Tuesday, March 1: Issue Group Position Paper
Thursday, March 3: First Draft of essay on Novel #3
Monday, March 7: test on Green Sheet #2
Wednesday, March 9: Final Draft of essay on Novel #3

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2015
Today's Agenda:
Work time in class: work on completing your dialogue journals for Friday and/or reading the Issue Group articles for Friday.

UPCOMING DUE DATES: Friday, 2/26: finish reading novel #3 and complete dialogue journal
                                               Tuesday, 3/1: Outline due
                                               Thursday, 3/3: first draft of essay on novel #3
                                                Monday, 3/7: Green Sheet #2 test
                                                Wednesday, 3/9: Final draft essay on novel #3

NOTE: make sure to read and take notes on the Issue Group articles for Friday's Issue Groups. See previous post for links to articles and note-taking form.

Monday, February 22, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Finish reviewing Green Sheet terms
2. Quick background on McCarthyism and Arthur Miller, the playwright of The Crucible
3. Watch documentary on the Salem Witch Trials (as background for reading The Crucible). Take notes on this documentary.

UPCOMING DUE DATES: Friday, 2/26: finish reading novel #3 and complete dialogue journal
                                               Tuesday, 3/1: Outline due
                                               Thursday, 3/3: first draft of essay on novel #3
                                                Monday, 3/7: Green Sheet #2 test
                                                Wednesday, 3/9: Final draft essay on novel #3

NOTE: bring work to class on Wednesday. You will have time to read and work on novel #3

NOTE: make sure to read and take notes on the Issue Group articles for Friday's Issue Groups 

PERIOD 1 ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 26:

Informational: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/19/science/earth/research-to-bring-back-extinct-frog-points-to-new-path-and-quandaries.html?_r=0

For: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-23602142

Against: http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/12/de_extinction_ethics_why_extinct_species_shouldn_t_be_brought_back.html


PERIOD 3 ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 26:

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/11/climate-change/germany-renewable-energy-revolution-text

http://thehill.com/special-reports/energy-a-environment-september-2010/120419-top-10-reasons-nuclear-power-will-be-the-key-to-americas-energy-future

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/nuclear/problems


PERIOD 4 ISSUE GROUP ARTICLES FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 26:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/01/us/rapist-child-custody/

https://news.vice.com/article/new-federal-law-gives-states-incentive-to-strip-rapists-of-parental-rights

http://www.salon.com/2015/10/04/parental_rights_for_rapists_youd_be_surprised_how_cruel_the_law_can_be/

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Review Green Sheet #2 terms Connotation v. Denotation and complete Connotation Worksheet
2. Review Objective v. Subjective 
3. Free write: What do you think of when you hear the word snake?  What comes to mind when you hear the word beach?
4. Share out
5. Look at Objective and Subjective examples of snake and beach (encyclopedia entry on snake and poem and encyclopedia entry on beach  and poem)
6. Review examples of Active v. Passive diction
7. Review Concrete v. Abstract diction and read the poem "The Pitcher" and the poem "Cobb Would Have Caught It" (see me for the Diction Packet that includes these poems)

Reminder: you are reading your 3rd novel 

DUE DATES:

Reading and notes are due Friday, Feb 26

Outline due                  Monday March 1

First typed draft of essay due Thursday, March 3

Final typed draft of essay due Wednesday, March 9

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Complete the StudentPath survey (see me for info)
2. Continue reviewing and discussing Green Sheet #2 terms
3. Read, complete and discuss various diction exercises:  Levels of Diction , Jargon Example, encyclopedia entry on California (analyze for use of literal and figurative language)

Reminder: You should be reading your third novel.

These are the due dates:

Friday, Feb. 26: Finish reading and finish dialogue journals (dialogue journals are due in class today)

Tuesday, March 1: Outline for essay is due

Thursday, March 3: First typed draft of essay is due

Wednesday, March 9: Final draft of essay is due

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

We had issue groups today. Make sure to write your position paper for Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Here is the reading schedule and essay prompt for novel #3

Here is the sheet to prepare for the issue group on Friday: Issue Group Summary

Here are the readings for 1st period Issue Group on Friday, Feb. 11:

Pro Gun: 
http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2014/04/the-second-amendment-and-the-inalienable-right-to-self-defense

Anti Gun: 
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/12/05/upshot/in-other-countries-youre-as-likely-to-be-killed-by-a-falling-object-as-a-gun.html?_r=3&referer=

No Bias:
http://www.meditations-on-life.com/american-politics/gun-control-arguments-pro-gun-control-vs-anti-gun-control/


Here are the readings for 3rd period Issue Group on Friday, Feb. 11:

http://racerelations.about.com/od/diversitymatters/fl/What-Is-Cultural-Appropriation-and-Why-Is-It-Wrong.htm

http://www.interruptmag.com/article/appropriation-vs-appreciation

http://www.npr.org/2016/02/06/465622102/theft-and-artistry-coldplay-beyonc-in-india-spark-discussion-on-appropriation



Here are the readings for 4th period Issue Groups on Friday, Feb. 11:

 http://www.mars-one.com/faq/mission-to-mars/why-should-we-go-to-mars
For

https://apple.news/A9-87MWBNQDK5poeg9EI8MA
Against
http://www.dbriers.com/tutorials/2011/11/pros-cons-manned-mission-to-mars/

Neutral 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Today's Agenda:

Reminder: Register for AP Exam by Friday, Feb. 12

Today we are on A.M. assembly schedule for the Black History Month Assembly:

1^st period:        8:15-9:30

Assembly:        9:35-10:39

2^nd period:       10:44-11:59

Lunch:              11:59-12:35

3^rd period:       12:40-1:55

4^th period:        2:00-3:15

• 1.    Review Part 2 of Comma Rules
• 2.    In pairs, complete the “quiz”—make sure to say which rule is being used in the corrections
• 3.    Proofread and correct your final draft
• 4.    Complete the Self-Reflection on your essay
• 5.    Staple the rubric to your essay and then hand in in this order:
• (Clip these pieces together with a paper clip)

(On Top)    Final Draft

                   Self-Reflection

                   2^nd Draft (with lizard stamp)

                   1^st Draft (with dragon stamp)

                   Peer Edit sheet

                   Outline

                   Dialogue Journals

Monday, February 1, 2015
Today's Agenda:

1. Reminder: register for AP Exam by Friday, Feb. 12
2. Comma Rules Part 1 handed out and discussed/explained
3. Practice comma rules with these exercises: Comma Exercise 1 and Comma Exercise 2
4. Your final draft of the essay on Novel #2 is due today. We are editing it one more time. Peer-edit and get two peer-edits on this draft. 
5. Go home and self-edit and revise and polish this essay.

DUE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3: Final draft, 2nd draft, 1st draft, dialogue journals, peer-edit sheets, evidence of self-edit, and outline.

 

Thursday, January 28, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Remember to register for the AP exam by Friday, February 12.
2. Quick demonstration of how to access the Multnomah County Library database "Opposing Viewpoints"
3. Review and discuss "Ownership" timed-write 
4. In groups, read and discuss sample recurring image essay

DUE DATE: Final draft of recurring image essay is MONDAY, FEB. 1

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

1. Fill out course survey for next year's offerings
2. Reminder about registering for AP exam (deadline is Feb. 12)
3. Get final exam timed-writes back and read and discuss samples

NOTE: the due date for the final draft of the essay for Novel #2 has been extended to Monday, February 1

Wednesday Jan. 20 / Thursday Jan 21:

During the final exam period we did two things:

1. I finished presenting the practice Issue Group 
2. We peer-edited the first draft of the essay on Novel #2

Instructions and Scoring Guide for Essay on Novel #2

Peer-Edit Sheets

DUE DATE: Final draft of Novel #2 Essay is due Thursday, January 28

Friday, January 15, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Final Exam: 2 AP Timed Writes

Reminder: First draft of essay on Novel #2 is due in class next week during your final exam period. We will peer-edit them then.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Today's Agenda:
We had a shorter class today because of the early release (District PD)

1. Novel #2 Essay Outline gets stamped
2. I present a practice Issue Group presentation (will finish it next week)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, January 15 will be your final exam (2 AP Timed-Writes)

Wednesday / Thursday Jan. 20/21: First draft of essay on Novel #2 is due in class (we will peer-edit.)

Monday, January 11, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Get dialogue Journal for Novel #2 stamped
2. Review upcoming due dates (see previous post) and review essay prompt for novel #2
3. Review Outlining model (Outline is due on Wednesday, Jan. 13)
4. Get Gary Soto Timed-Write back
5. Get AP Test Bulletin/test information
6. Issue Groups sign up for the date they want to present to class
7. Read articles for my sample issue group that I will present on Wednesday: Read "Insult or Honor?" and "Banks Clinging to Outgoing School Mascot" and take notes with this Issue Group Note-Taking Device.  Then read "Common Themes...about the use of 'Indian' Logos" and read "Play with Our Name"

Due dates: 

Wednesday, Jan 13: Essay on Novel #2 Outline 

Wednesday, Jan 13: Read the above articles and take notes

Friday, Jan. 15: Final Exam (2 AP Timed Writes)

Wednesday/ Thursday Jan 20/21: First Draft of Essay on Novel #2

Thursday, January 28: Final Draft of Essay on Novel #2

Thursday, January 7, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. In small groups, share your "Omelas"/"Lottery" alternate ending story and choose one person to read theirs to the class
2. Chosen readers read their stories to the class
3. Review due dates for essay on Novel #2 
4. Hand out and briefly discuss "Issue Groups" project 

Due Dates:
Dialogue Journals: Monday, January 11

Essay Outline: Wednesday, January 13

First Draft of Essay: Wednesday, January 20

Final Draft of Essay: Thursday, January 28

On Friday, December 18:

1. We finished the "Araby" group essay and then scored and voted on the best essay.
2. I returned the essays on Novel #1

NEW DUE DATES FOR NOVEL #2:

Dialogue Journals: Monday, January 11

Essay Outline: Wednesday, January 13

First Draft of Essay: Wednesday, January 20

Final Draft of Essay: Thursday, January 28