Syllabus 10/27 to 10/31

Happy Halloween!!

Don't forget your costumes on Friday!

$5 donation at main entrance...

Wait until you see Ms. G's costume :)

Monday
In class:
· Due: “want vs. need” sheet and journal.
· In class: Term 1 evaluation
HOMEWORK:
§ Finish evaluation
§ Due Thursday: Quickie Test: Romanticism/Transcendentalism

Tuesday
In class:
· Due: Evaluation
· BRING LITERATURE BOOKS TO CLASS
· Pass out Their Eyes were Watching God (TEWWG)
· Poetry: Longfellow/Holmes/Whitman/Dickenson
HOMEWORK:
§ Due Tomorrow: Finish classwork assignment of selected poems and questions.

Wednesday
In class:
§ Due: Classwork: selected poems and questions
§ BRING LITERATURE BOOK TO CLASS!!

§ Background information on Edgar Allen Poe
§ Read Annabel Lee and El Dorado
HOMEWORK:
· Due tomorrow: In Literature Books read: “The Fall of the House of Usher”
· Study for Quiz!


Thursday
In class:
· Romanticism/Transcendentalism Test! (First test for term 2)
· Review “House of Usher”
HOMEWORK:
· Due Tomorrow: “House of Usher" Questions pg 246 #1-10

Friday
In class:
· Due: "House of Usher" Questions
· History of Halloween Slideshow
· HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Prizes for dressing up!
HOMEWORK:
· Due Monday: Read/mark up article;
· Bring Literature Books to class: American Dialects/Vernacular
· Due Tuesday: Bring TEWWG book to class for background information on author and novel.

Fun Fact:Halloween is Ms. Gentile's FAVORITE holiday...

Want Vs. Need

Please post your response in the comments section.

Using the list you completed in class, assess those needs by placing them in the chart of "need" or "but I want it."

Using both lists and today's class discussion, please write a response below. This should be insightful and indicative of effort. Consider the following in your response:

What did you learn?
Could you simplify your life? Why or Why not?
What would you have changed from the lists in class? Why?
With what did you agree or disagree from the class discussion?
What do you think this exercise indicated about our society?
How do conveniences and luxuries become necessities?

Do your best and I am excited to read your responses! I enjoyed class today! Well done!

Remember: this must be posted by the start of class on Monday and I will be collecting your chart from Friday's classwork.

~Ms. G

Reminder for TSL Essay

Juniors:

This is a reminder: You need to submit your essay to turn-it-in.com AND give me a hard copy. I have said this repeatedly in class.

If it is not submitted on turn-it-in, I will not grade it, even if you have given me the hard copy. Subsequently, you will earn a zero for your grade.

Remember: Grades close on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th.

Syllabus: 10/20 - 10/24

October 20th to October 24th

Monday
In class:
Due: turnitin paragraph
Slideshow: Romantic Art/Transcendentalism
HOMEWORK:
Due TOMORROW: ESSAY!!!! AND TURNITIN.

Tuesday
In class:
Due: Essay
BRING TSL NOVELS TO CLASS (collection)
BRING LITERATURE BOOKS TO CLASS
Walden Survey
Read “Self-Reliance”
HOMEWORK:
Due Tomorrow:

Answer question #1 under the “Creative Response” section. This will be a quiz grade for term 2.

ALSO transcendentalism today: essay response!!
Bring a Blanket/towel to class. Dress warm b/c we will be going outside to experience nature :)

Wednesday

DUE:Creative Response in Lit. Book/Transcendentalism response

In class:
Come to class with a jacket and something to sit on outside.
Meet in the room so I can take attendance. Tardy students hold up the entire class!
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: Read background information on Thoreau and read “Walden” pgs 204-224 and answer questions 1-6

Thursday
In class:
BRING LITERATURE BOOKS TO CLASS
Due: Thoreau Info/Walden/Questions
Review
HOMEWORK:
Due Tomorrow: Page 225:complete #3 under “A Critical response”

Friday
In class:
Due: Critical Response/BRING LITERATURE BOOKS TO CLASS
Want. Vs. Need
HOMEWORK:
Due Monday: Want vs. Need journal ON BLOG along with worksheet
BRING LITERATURE BOOKS TO CLASS

Bring binders AT ALL TIMES!!
NO LATE ESSAYS.
NO exceptions! This is a test grade!

Remember: it is YOUR responsibility to check the blog for assignments

Let's Get Started!

Hey guys...

In order to get this blog up and running, I need to put in a TON of time getting it set up properly. In order for me to do that, I need your complete cooperation. This blog will be anonymous and only viewed by the class, but I need to send you all an invitation. Please follow the directions below so I can do that.

At the end of this blog, there is a "comments" section; this is where you post all of your comments for discussion, questions about the syllabus, or asking for insight from your peers. For this assignment, you need to go to this "comments" section and post the following:

• Create a new comment by locating the "Name/URL" button on the right hand side of the comment section. This is located under "Create and Identity."
• You MUST use your FIRST AND LAST name for this.
• Then, post your email address below. This is where I will send you an invitation to participate in the blog.
• Include your section as well.I have done an example for you.

You must have this completed by the start of class on Thursday. Please inform me of any problems.

Thanks!

Welcome Students!

Welcome!You have been invited to pioneer a new form of classroom discussion. We will be holding discussions about current events and other issues related to our English curriculum. These threaded discussions will allow you to investigate an issue, form your own commentary, and react to others’ comments on a number of issues. While it is important to continue to improve interpersonal and public speaking skills, this is a great way for those of you who, for whatever reason, are reluctant to participate in class to voice your ideas.

For security purposes, only students in my classes will be allowed to participate in the discussion. This way I can regulate what people post. It is crucial that you DO NOT post profanity, slanderous comments, or any other offensive remarks Your posts will be graded and ALL posts must focus solely on the issue under discussion.

IMPORTANT! Posts will be closely monitored. If you choose to post anything that I deem irresponsible, nonacademic, or offensive you will be suspended from the discussion board, receive zeros for all of the remaining discussions, and be subject to further punishment.When posting, please reply to the post, not create a new one.

I will email you an exclusive invitation to the discussion board. To access the discussion board go to the following website:http://www.englishmsgentile.blogspot.com/