Monday, August 22, 2016

Lesson:

1. Finish Mrs. Hendrix’ Procedures Prezi

2. In pairs, complete the “Can I Chew Gum?” Activity.

Handout(s):

1. “Can I Chew Gum?” Activity

Turn in:

1. Supplies

2. Student/Parent Information page (last page of the syllabus)

 

Friday, August 19, 2016

Objective: Understand the expectations and procedures for Mrs. Hendrix’s English Class

You will need:

1. Class Syllabus

2. Something to write with (pen or pencil)

Today we will:

1. Review and discuss the course syllabus and expectations Prezi

   1. Syllabus: 

      1. JUNIORS:

      2. SENIORS : 

   2. Prezi

Homework: 

1. Bring class supplies by Monday, August 22 (Juniors) or Tuesday, August 23 (Seniors).

2. Complete and Sign Student/Parent Information (last page of syllabus)

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Bell work: Thoughtful Thursday

1. In the Warm-Ups section of your notebook, label your entry “Thoughtful Thursday #2 – 10/2/15”

2. Complete the following sentences:

   • A successful person is… (list three qualities).

   • A successful person does… (list three actions).

   • List three famous people who meet your definition of success.

Lesson: Benjamin Franklin “from The Autobiography”

1. Read the excerpt from Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the 10 questions at the end of the excerpt.

Handouts: Ben Franklin Autobiography

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Bell work: Words on Wednesday Lesson #1

1. In the Vocabulary section of your notebook, copy the definition, part of speech, synonym(s), antonym(s), and sentence for each of the 5 vocabulary words.

2. Write your own sentence OR draw a visual for each word.

3. Study for quiz next Wednesday!

Lesson: Age of Reason

1. Notes over Rationalism/Age of Reason in the notes section of your notebook

Handouts: Words on Wednesday Lesson #1; Notes:Rationalism

Monday, September 28, 2015

Bell Work: Kid President’s Pep Talk for the World

Lesson: 20Time Project Pitches

1. Students with last names beginning with A-L will present their 60 Second Project Pitch

Homework: Students with last names beginning with M-Z will present their 60 Second Project Pitch on Tuesday

Friday, September 25, 2015

Bell Work: Funny Friday

Lesson: Puritan values in writing

1. Read the poem “Here Follow Some Verses Upon the Burning of My House” by Anne Bradstreet (pgs. 15-16 in the orange Holt Reader)

2. Discuss the poem and answer the questions in the sidebars.

3. In your notes, create a chart detailing three events in the poem and the Puritan beliefs and values represented in the poem.

Turn in: “Here Follow Some Verses Upon the Burning of My House” workbook pages

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Bell work: Kid President

Lesson: Colonialism – From Puritans to Founding Fathers

1. Notes: Puritans and Tenets of Puritan writing (if absent, borrow and copy a neighbor’s notes)

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

20Time Projects

1. Complete Day 2: Researching handout

2. Research your project and prepare 60 Second Project Pitch

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Bell Work: None

Lesson: 20Time

• Take home the 20Time Parent/Guardian Letter

• Read through the 20Time Guidelines and Requirements handout

• Discuss the 60 Second 20Time Project pitches; Pitches will be delivered next Wednesday & Thursday!

• Watch the following videos for more information on 20Time:

  • Sean Ziebarth 20 Time Video: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxARPpNsXveSc0puRWZwdkg1SDg/view

  • 2014 #20Time Projects in 4 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xupHuEk8p7g

Handouts: 20Time Parent Letter; 20Time Requirements; 20Time 60 Second Project Pitch rubric

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Bell Work: None- Substitute Teacher

Lesson: Article of the Week #3

• Finish reading the article “Brain Candy: Is pop culture dumbing us down or smartening us up?” by Malcolm Gladwell

• On a separate sheet of notebook paper, answer the 8 questions thoroughly, thoughtfully, and with complete sentences.

• Find 5 unfamiliar words in the article; copy and define each word on your answer sheet.

• Choose 2 unfamiliar words from the article and complete the Vocabulary in Context handout

Turn in: “Brain Candy” answers; Vocabulary in Context handout

Handouts: “Brain Candy” article/questions; Vocabulary in Context