http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=5&from=en-us_msnhpvidmod%3E1#/video/0b1cddab-0332-4fab-a0c8-6e4ae3f4092a  Gatsby in 2+ minutes

1. Quiz

2. Literary Circles

3. Begin review for CEOCE

All classes: Novel discussion group assignments as listed on pacing guide.

2nd & 4th period, complete DVD "Of Mice and Men"

HOMEWORK: "Of Mice and Men" crossword puzzle

6th period "Of Mice and Men" crossword puzzle in class

1. Close Reading #4

2.schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/Close_Reading_4_Culminating_Writing.docxHomework: Culminating Writing Assignment

3. "The Color of Water" novel study group

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoy9ih8BeQE  The Roaring 20's

 schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/Students_how_to_enroll_on_TurnItIn(1).docx

This document gives step-by-step directions for students to enroll themselves into the turnitin.com program.  Classes and assignments have been loaded by the teacher and each individual student  needs to "enroll" themselves into the appropriate class. Ask Mrs. K while  in media center if you need assistance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ro8Bpw_WzQ  Sing Low, Sweet Chariot (worst)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCPrLSx5gjg (Etta James version)

 schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/Grd_11_-_3rd_Qtr_CRL_-_Lee_and_Lincoln_Student_Copy.docx Readings

schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/English_3-_3Q_Close_Reading_Questions.docx Questions

schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/Eng_3_rd_Q_Close_reading_Culminating_Writing_Assignment.docx Culminating Writing Assignment (turned in for a grade)

1. Notes: Point of View  (e-mail me and I will send the power point directly)

2. Clean-out and re-order binders.  Make table of contents for 4th 9 weeks.

3. Read:  "Occurrance at Owl Creek Bridge" pg 481-483 in textbook.

4. Make a 3 fold.  Label each column with Section I, Section II and Section III.  Identify time indicatorsa and key events for each reading section.

1. Frayer fold- Realism

2. Binder Check

3. DVD,  2 Ambrose Bierce stories

Turn-in Homework:  Text evidence from "The Fall of theHouse of Usher"

Review & discuss

Research paper information.  Links to web resources posted with date of 6/10/13 to keep them as current assignments.

The Gothics/Dark Romantics (think, say, feel, impact) post-its.

Read & Discuss:  "There's a Certain Slant of Light" page 412

             "My Life Closed Twice Before It's Close", page 413

Guided Notes: Poe

Read: "The Fall of the House of Usher", pages 292-310

Be prepared for a QUIZ on Wed. !

Emily Dickinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4WwhOdk_Eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_2g7v9-7YY  Slant rhyme

Emily Disckinson, page 402-403, vocab

Read: page 408-411, 2 poems

Add to group poster summary

1. Share & discuss poems

2. Transcendalists guided notes

3. Read 7 Discuss: "Self-Reliance", page 369 in textbook

4. Research Paper:  Controversial topic, Media Center research dates 2/20, 2/26 & 3/4

Review "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls"   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMlHncfYLv4  textbook page 260

"Thanatopsis" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGvX15W5dE4  textbook page 262-264

"Psalm of Life" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSXb1vjhmEA  (hand-out) schools/fhs/faculty/UserFiles/kwiatkos/File/A_PSALM_OF_LIFE_1.doc

Read, discuss and  analyze poems

HOMEWORK:

Compose a didactic poem instructing others how to "live life to the fullest". Due Friday 2/1/13

1. Test: Speeches & Ben Franklin

2. Intro American Rennissannce Literary Period and begin "Fireside Poets"

Go to t this site    http://grovesite.com/page.asp?o=vchs&s=eng11s&p=235976

4th entry down, The Fireside Poets ppt   ( view the powepoint)

5th entry down, stuTheFireside Poets.doc  (these are the guided notes to print & complete while viewing the ppt)

 Classwork:

Unit 4 Vocabulary QUIZ #4

PowerPoint:  quotations   Quotation marks and direct quotations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ  School House Rock, No More Kings (3 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU    Declaration of Independence, page 112-115

HOMEWORK:

Study: TEST over Virginia Convention Speeches (Franklin & Henry) on Thursday 1/24/13

Textbook page 109, Writing Lesson: Compare/Contrast Essay

Use compare/contrast essay rubric

Vocabulary Quiz #3

Speeches QUIZ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FvGahULkO4

3 column example of persasive techniques

Classwork:

Vocabulary Quiz #1

Completed color coding Partick Henry's Speech.

HomeworK:

Organize binder to turn-in Friday 1/11/13

Study for vocabulary Quiz #2 to be taken on Friday 1/11/13

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm

Mon 1/7/13

Classwork:

Clauses/phrases

Dependent/independent clauses

PowerPoint: Clauses: Essential Building Blocks

Workbook page 25

Vocabulary: from speech

Continued color coding Patrick Henry's Speech

Homework:

READ: Ben Franklin Speech in the Convention page 104-107 103 

Critical Reading, page 107  #2, 3 4, all parts of each question

Grammar Workbook, pages  53-54

Study for Unit 4 vocabulary quiz!

Classwork:

Grammar-subjects & predicates, pg 23 in workbook

Vocabulary- page 98 in textbook

Review: rhetorical devices, author’s purpose ( PIE)

Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention, page 99-103 (hand-out to color code rhetorical devices)

Critical Reading, page 103 # 2,3 4, all parts of each question

Homework:

Grammar Workbook, page 24

***NOTE***

Each period  progressed at a different rate while in class today.  ALL periods need to be ready to turn-in workbook pages 23 & 24, AND textbook page 103, questions 2, 3 & 4 on Monday 1/7/13!

Study guide for mid-term exam on 12/12/12.  /schools/fhs/faculty/userfiles/kwiatkos/file/English_3_Mid-Term_STUDY_GUIDE.docx

Mid-Term Exam

1. Notes on 3 Persuation Techniques

2. Read: BenFranklin page 136-139 AND 141-150

3. Do:  A-B-C summary

4. Do: page 150 questions, #2ABC, #5 AB, #6, #7

Notes: Speeches

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SChcy3IGlg Ben Franklin

Finish movie "The Crucible

Guided notes: Neoclassisim

1. Binder check!

2. Watch "The Crucible", DVD  (first 1/2 of movie)

Project Due Friday!