tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81778794373849091332012-02-16T02:00:52.639-05:00Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-1495595677267651872009-09-11T09:13:00.002-04:002009-09-11T09:21:53.239-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify and define VII stems<br />- Summarize main events and identify various examples of irony<br />- Complete 1 revision of weak elaboration<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. Vocab 11- study new, study all<br />2. <em>Oedipus</em><br /><em>-</em> Finish reading play<br />- Discussion<br />Was Oedipus' fate fair?<br />How is Oedipus a tragic hero?<br />3. Writing<br />- Manuscript rules<br />Paper due today<br />(Smart Lunch)<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- Study for VII quiz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-149559567726765187?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-87146771255375963652009-09-11T08:24:00.002-04:002009-09-11T09:13:40.485-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />Discuss the literary signifigance of various items from <em>Beowulf</em><br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />Test!<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- Read excerpt from Gardner's <em>Grendel</em><br />be able to discuss the differences between the two Grendels<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-8714677125537596365?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-13475688414028105282009-09-10T09:12:00.003-04:002009-09-10T09:17:05.047-04:00<strong>Objectives:</strong><br />1. Summarize main events and characters from pp. 75-89<br />2. Identify and 2 elaborate examples from rough drafts<br /><br /><strong>Activities:</strong><br />1. Collect vocab 11 flashcards, part b<br />2. <u>Oedipus</u><br /> -review yesterday's reading<br /> -read and complete study guide for 75-89<br />3. Writing<br /> development-notes and practice<br /> highlight 1 example in each body paragraph of rough draft that needs development<br /> review of manuscript rules<br /> begin typing rough draft on Alpha SMART<br />H. W. None<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-1347568841402810528?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-65177246440388326782009-09-09T08:08:00.002-04:002009-09-09T08:15:05.492-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify and define word parts<br />- Summarize main events and chapters<br />- Show visualization of text<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. Vocab 11- the back!<br />2. <em>Oedipus the King</em><br />- indpendent reading<br />- study guide<br />3. Writing<br />- development- notes and practice<br />- alpha smarts- form, etc.<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- flash cards 14-22 back sheet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-6517724644038832678?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-28099979599360226552009-09-09T08:02:00.002-04:002009-09-09T08:07:24.744-04:00<strong>Objectives:</strong><br />1. Identify and define stems and new words in Vocab 47<br />2. Discuss purpose of characters/passages/setting<br />3. Practice 3 skills of incorporating quotations in text<br /><br /><strong>Activities:</strong><br />1.<strong> </strong>End of Beowulf quiz- write in pairs<br />2. Vocab 47 notes<br />3. Test prep<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-2809997959936022655?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-17592706635045373892009-09-08T08:20:00.002-04:002009-09-08T08:26:02.372-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify and define word parts<br />- Summarize main events and chapters<br />- Show visualizaton of text<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. 5 minutes study<br />2. Vocab 11 quiz<br />3. <em>Oedipus</em><br />- 43-60 (5 pages/time)<br />-Evidence of theme practice<br />4. Begin working on <em>Mask</em><br /><em></em><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />-None! HOORAY!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-1759270663504537389?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-21827085059219758592009-09-08T08:15:00.002-04:002009-09-08T08:20:18.668-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify and define stems and words<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. Vocab 46 quiz<br />2. Silent reading<br />3. Poetry analysis<br />4. Movie?<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- Finish poem<br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-2182708505921975859?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-54582890334640513902009-09-04T08:16:00.002-04:002009-09-04T08:22:10.290-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify authors purpose for various parts of last night's reading<br />- Demonstrate knowledge of conj. rule and vocab words by writing in sentence<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. AS quiz<br />2. Grendel's mom v. Beowolf<br />3. Vocab sentences with grammar rule<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- Vocab 46 quiz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-5458289033464051390?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-23788180448452168652009-09-03T09:04:00.002-04:002009-09-03T09:14:56.431-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Use vocab words in sentences<br />- Show level of mastery on new rdg.<br />- Sum new events and characters in 21-40<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. Get out sentences and pass them to front<br />2. Go over yesterday's classwork<br />3. ABC activity<br />4. <em>Oedipus</em> in groups 34-42<br />- Oedipus tries to prove what?<br />- Creon's defense 4 parts<br /> 42-50 Creon, Oedipus, Jocasta, Chorus<br />5. Vocab<br />-Study stems and practice sentences<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-2378818044845216865?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-40424326229192357772009-09-03T08:23:00.002-04:002009-09-03T08:30:46.200-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Identify author's purpose for various parts of last night's reading<br />- Demonstrate knowledge of conj. rule and voacab words by writing in sentence<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. New seats<br />2. List possible purposes of various passages<br />3. Pairs- complete worksheet<br />4. Review co conj. rule<br /><br /><strong>HW</strong><br />- Study for objective quiz<br />- Reading 22-26<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-4042432622919235777?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-10744206551635288282009-09-03T08:09:00.002-04:002009-09-03T08:23:15.220-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />- Use vocab words in sentences<br />- Show level of mastery on new rdg.<br />- Sum new events and characters in 21-40<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. <em>Oedipus<br /></em>- pg. 21-30- class- partner sum on study guide- check work<br />- pg. 31-36- class- partner, study guide- submit<br />2. Vocabulary 11<br />-words- sentences- story (?)<br /><br /><strong>HW:</strong><br />- study for Vocabulary 11 quiz Friday<br />- write 6 sentences with starred words<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-1074420655163528828?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-32029164815360937372009-09-02T08:26:00.002-04:002009-09-02T08:39:34.407-04:00<strong>Objectives</strong><br />-Identify and define vocabulary 11<br />-Show level of mastery on new rdg.<br />-Sum new events and characters in 2130<br /><br /><strong>Activities</strong><br />1. Get out Flashcards<br />-Journal response: List events in legend and play that prove children suffer for parents' mistakes. True today? Explain.<br />2. Partners- Study 1-10/model and go add 4 more<br />3. Oedipus<br />-Review tragic hero, irony<br />-Note taking pp. 21-30<br />4. "Hero in the Hood"<br /><br />HW: Study flashcards<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-3202916481536093737?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-43784533218985429572009-09-01T08:41:00.004-04:002009-09-01T15:28:26.331-04:00<strong>Activities:</strong><br />1. Comments on reading - practice <u>NOT</u> understanding<br />-excerpt day 1<br />2. Questions from ch. 4-10<br />3. Quiz<br />4. Review- epic hero/add fame<br />-complete charts- columns: quality, paraphrase evidence of that quality<br />5. Beauty<br />7. Read and Discuss- 11, 12<br />HW: see reading schedules<br /><br /><strong>Objectives</strong><br />find values and poetic devices in text<br />main events in 11 and 12<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-4378453321898542957?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-16253075992729258352009-09-01T08:34:00.002-04:002009-09-01T15:22:33.206-04:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-1625307599272925835?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-23693918954148562432009-09-01T08:08:00.003-04:002009-09-01T15:26:52.083-04:00<strong>Activities:</strong><br />1. Notes- traits of a tragic hero; definition of irony (dramatic)<br />2. Review Friday by proving trait #1 of tragic hero; hero admired<br />3. Reading pp. 11-20<br />G-E - chorus- purpose ><br />Oed- curses > irony?<br />quiet reading- 15-20 ><br />4. Assessment- reading<br />5. Vocab<br /><br />HW- flashcards- 14 cards<br /><br /><br /><strong>Objectives</strong><br />-summarize main events and characters in pp. 1-20<br />-find ex. of irony and 1st quality of tragic hero in pp. 1-20<br />-identify and define vocab 11 1-22<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-2369391895414856243?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-50187653822081444852009-08-31T09:14:00.002-04:002009-08-31T09:17:35.398-04:00Objectives:<br /><ul><li>summarize events and characters in Prologue-3</li><li>find examples of A. S. values and epic poem in text</li><li>identify and define words and stems in V46</li></ul><p>Activities:</p><p>1. Define archetype and draw Grendel based on what you read in text</p><p>2. Discuss similarites among pictures and how related to archetype</p><p>3. Discuss reading</p><p>4. Define epic poem</p><p>5. In groups, find examples of A. S. values and epic qualities from last night's reading</p><p>6. Vocab 46 notes</p><p>H. W. Read Venerable Bede's excerpt</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-5018765382208144485?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-23909393390727495542009-08-31T08:11:00.002-04:002009-08-31T09:01:14.239-04:00collect class policies<br />1. Greek background check<br />2. Oedipus- begin<br />-structure of assessment/study guide<br />-read and complete study guide<br />-submit? with picture<br /><br /><strong>Objectives<br /></strong>summarize main events and characters of pp. 1-10 of Oed.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-2390939339072749554?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-86869397700642787962009-08-28T08:03:00.002-04:002009-08-28T08:12:38.657-04:001. Complete notes on History of Greek Drama (quiz tomorrow)<br />2. Writing<br />-rubric and model of 2 more paragraphs<br />-write and submit (finish for homework)<br />3. Notes on VII<br />4. Begin <u>Oedipus the King</u><br />-structure of story, notetaking<br /><br />HW: study Oed. story and Greek Drama, bring green sheet<br /><br /><strong>Objectives</strong><br />-name 5 facts re: Greek drama<br />-summarize events/character names from pp. 1-10<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-8686939770064278796?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-39837239488613775052009-08-28T07:50:00.003-04:002009-08-28T09:31:25.974-04:001. Notes on A.S. background<br />2. Handout- Sutton Hoo<br />3. Begin <u>Beowulf</u> -list A.S. val events<br />4. Vocab 46<br /><br />HW- Prologue-Chapter 3<br /><br /><strong>Objectives</strong><br />-name invasions and important info about language, values, and religion<br />-summarize events and characters in <u>Beowulf</u><br />-find evidence of A.S. values in text<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-3983723948861377505?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-71919954306220898142009-08-27T08:09:00.000-04:002009-08-27T08:10:20.283-04:00<strong>Objectives:</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Activities:</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-7191995430622089814?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-50787643478136739732009-08-26T15:53:00.002-04:002009-08-26T15:57:37.819-04:00Objectives:<br /><ul><li>practice classroom procedures and studying techniques</li><li>name 3 facts about the background of Greek theatre</li></ul><p>Activities:</p><p>1. Collect h.w. and review back page of policies</p><p>2. Take SVT</p><p>3. Review Oedipus childhood-highlight signifcant names for study</p><p>4. Notes on Greek background (handout)</p><p>H. W. All-study Oedipus story for literature quiz THIS FRIDAY.</p><p>H.W. 3rd period: If you did not complete your introductory paragraph last night, complete it tonight. 5-7 sentences which provide general info. about self (see rubric)</p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-5078764347813673973?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-6814211677860305632009-08-26T08:14:00.002-04:002009-08-26T15:58:25.911-04:00Objectives:Name countries/years of invasions into Great Britain<br /> Explain connection between dev't of language and invasions<br /><br />Activities:<br /><br />1. Reading check and review from p. 2-10 of A. S. background<br />2. Rules and review of Great Britain geography<br />3. SVT<br /><br />H. W. Study notes<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-681421167786030563?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177879437384909133.post-48000790452632283052009-08-26T08:11:00.003-04:002009-08-26T15:53:30.640-04:00<strong>Objectives:</strong><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>practice classroom procedures (think/pair/share)</li><br /><li>demonstrate listening skills by successfully completing summary of Oedipus' background</li><br /><li>describe how to and practice writing introductory and body paragraphs</li></ul><br /><p><strong>Activities:</strong></p><br /><p>1. Class policies</p><p>2. Notes on story of Oedipus' childhood</p><p>3. Complete worksheet in pairs, using notes</p><p>4. Writing intro letter</p><p>a. review rubric and example of intro. paragraph</p><p>b. 2nd period-wrote in class and submitted; 3rd period-only had time to go over intro and body paragraph.</p><p>H. W. 2nd-Write paragraph about strengths</p><p> 3rd-Paragraph if possible</p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8177879437384909133-4800079045263228305?l=g-eenglish.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ms. George-Easthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351921186569055048noreply@blogger.com0