This Week in English 12
Monday 5/12 | Tuesday 5/13 | Wednesday 5/14 | Thursday 5/15 | Friday 5/16 | |
English 12 | MFPP Interviews Due in MP3 file Edit Interviews | MFPP Edit Interviews Introduce Final | MFPP Edit Interviews Work on Final | MFPP Edit Interviews Work on Final Podcast Due at Midnight Tonight!! Homework: Edit & Polish Podcast so my classmates may listen on Friday (point | MFPP Podcast Due A Day of Listening Work on Final Part II |
Monday 5/5 | Tuesday 5/6 | Wednesday 5/7 | Thursday 5/8 | Friday 5/9 | |
English 12 | Make-Up Conferences | Class Reconvenes Observation Journal #12 Due Check 10-Times I listened Interview Subject & Questions Due at the beginning of Period Schedule and Record your interviews this week Interview Rehearsals | Garage Band Practice Compose Questions for Mr. Donovan | Mr. Donovan tutorial on Editing Podcast using Garageband or Audacity | KHOI Radio |
4/28/14 - 5/2/14
Monday 4/28 | Tuesday 4/29 | Wednesday 4/30 | Thursday 5/1 | Friday 5/2 | |
English 12 | Writing Conferences Bring 2 Printed Copies of Essay Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day | Writing Conferences Bring 2 Printed Copies of Essay Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day | Writing Conferences Bring 2 Printed Copies of Essay Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day | Writing Conferences One-Pager #7 Due today Hand it to me between classes Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day | Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day Observation Journal #12 Due Tuesday, May 6 |
4/21/14 - 4/25/14
Monday 4/21 | Tuesday 4/22 | Wednesday 4/23 | Thursday 4/24 | Friday 4/25 | |
English 12 | Independent Reading Day Book should be ¾ done One-Pager due next Tuesday Homework: Best Possible Draft of Editorial Essay with Beginning, Middle, End, as well as supporting evidence from reputable sources such as the New York Times; printed on paper; in hand when you walk in the door for class | Printed Copy of Editorial Essay due - Best possible draft - must include beginning, middle and end - must include supporting evidence from a reputable source - must be printed on paper when you walk in the door | Return Work Hand out Rubric Hand Out Conference Reminders Students find model and highlight Finish Conversation Starters HW: Revise essay, prepare for conference | Schedule Conferences Independent Work Assigned: One Pager Observation Journal Review Story County Stories Project Post lines of poetry Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day | Writing Conferences Bring 2 Printed Copies of Essay Independent Work as Assigned Check the DripTorch and Writing Conference Schedule Every Day |
Monday 4/7 | Tuesday 4/8 | Wednesday 4/9 | Thursday 4/10 | Friday 4/11 | |
English 12 | Check 3 Articles Reading Day | MFPP Analyze Editorial Style Annotate in Class - analyze opinion / editorial style & structure using handout Homework: Bring 3 Annotations 3 observations of the genre | MFPP Check 3 Annotations Discuss Style & Structure of Editorials Homework: Begin your research. One annotated article from New York Times, Washington Post, Des Moines Register or Ames Tribune about your topic of choice. If you have another news source in mind, clear it with me before you bring it in for credit for your homework. Do not assume it is acceptable unless you clear it with me multiple hours before class begins. | MFPP Watch NYTimes Video From List of 10 Possibilities, Select Issue / Freewrite What should happen? What should people think? Why does this matter to you? CRAAP Test Begin Research 3 Informative, annotated Articles due Monday Type Up Free Write Free Write about Issue Homework | TBD Homework: |
3/31/14 - 4/4/14
Monday 3/31 | Tuesday 4/1 | Wednesday 4/2 | Thursday 4/3 | Friday 4/4 | |
English 12 | Independent Reading Day Check Poem by Hand Check Journal Reflection Homework: | One-Pager Due Practice Reading Poem Aloud Sign up For Reading Days Homework: Bring in One Opinion Piece that interests you. | Look at List of Titles Begin Study of Newspaper Columns & Opinion Pieces Homework: | Check for Article Annotate 3 Articles Continue Reading Columns Identify commonalities - What do these writers all do to try to convince you that their opinion is correct? Homework: 20 min. Independent Reading Select an issue that matters to you | Free Write on Issue Begin Research Homework: Type Freewrite into a Crappy Rough Draft |
3/24/14 - 3/28/14
Monday 3/24 | Tuesday 3/25 | Wednesday 3/26 | Thursday 3/27 | Friday 3/28 | |
English 12 | Independent Reading Day Homework: Observation Journal #11 20-min. reading | Observation Journal #11 due My Favorite Poem Project Intro Begin reading poems Homework: 15 poems by Thursday 30 poems printed by Friday 20-min. reading | My Favorite Poem Project Continue Reading Poems Homework: 15 poems by Thursday 30 poems printed by Friday 20-min. reading | Check 15 Poems Find /Print 15 More Poems Find THE POEM to read for class Homework: 30 poems printed by Friday 20-min. reading | Check 30 poems Hand Out My Favorite Poem Project Overview Write Out THE POEM by hand Journal on Poem Homework: 30 poems printed by Friday 20-min. reading |
3/10/14 - 3/14/14
Monday 3/10 | Tuesday 3/11 | Wednesday 3/12 | Thursday 3/13 | Friday 3/14 | |
English 12 | Hamlet Viewing Party Homework: Observation Journal #10 Bring Independent Reading Book |
Homework: Independent Reading Observation Journal #11 | Meet at 7:45 for Gatsby Party Set-Up * No Class Meeting * Work on Independent Reading & Observation Journal #11 Homework: Work on Independent Reading & Observation Journal #11 | Independent Reading Day Homework: Work on Independent Reading & Observation Journal #11 | Short Day Out at 1:15 p.m. Independent Reading / Study Hall Homework:
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3/3/14 - 3/7/14
Monday 3/3 | Tuesday 3/4 | Wednesday 3/5 | Thursday 3/6 | Friday 3/7 | |
English 12 | Hamlet Rough Cut Film Due Compose Questions for Mr. Donovan Homework: 20-min. Independent Reading Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, 3/11 | Check Questions for Mr. Donovan Mr. Donovan Assists Editing iMovie Scenes Homework: 20-min. Independent Reading Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, 3/11 | Editing iMovie Scenes Homework: 20-min. Independent Reading Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, 3/11 | Editing iMovie Scenes At the end of the period, export iMovie to desktop and to YouTube Homework: 20-min. Independent Reading Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, 3/11 | Export due by the end of the day Discuss Rubric Plan Viewing Party Homework: 20-min. Independent Reading Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, 3/11 |
2/24/14 - 2/28/14
Monday 2/24 | Tuesday 2/25 | Wednesday 2/26 | Thursday 2/27 | Friday 2/28 | |
English 12 | Hamlet - Filming and Editing due 3/3 One-Pager Due Tomorrow Homework: Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due Tomorrow Independent Reading 20 min. | Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due Today New Book in Hand Hamlet Filming and Editing Homework: Hamlet Filming and Editing due 3/3 Independent Reading 20 min. | Hamlet Filming and Editing Points for New Independent Reading Book in Hand Homework: Hamlet Filming and Editing due 3/3 Independent Reading 20 min. | Hamlet Filming Homework: Hamlet Filming Rough Cut due 3/3 Independent Reading 20 min. | Hamlet Filming Homework Hamlet Filming Rough Cut due 3/3 Independent Reading 20 min. |
2/17/14 - 2/21/14
Monday 2/17 | Tuesday 2/18 | Wednesday 2/19 | Thursday 2/20 | Friday 2/21 | |
English 12 | Snow Day Observation Journal #9 Due Tomorrow! | Independent Reading Day (Points for Book in Hand) Observation Journal #9 due today! | Hamlet Rehearsals Homework: Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, Mar. 4 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Mr. Donovan Teaches Video & iMovie Techniques Homework: Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, Mar. 4 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Scene Work Helper Setting Description & Rationale Begin Shooting Scene Homework: Observation Journal #10 due Tuesday, Mar. 4 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 |
2/10/14 - 2/14/14
Monday 2/10 | Tuesday 2/11 | Wednesday 2/12 | Thursday 2/13 | Friday 2/14 | |
English 12 | Independent Reading Day (Points for Book in Hand) Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Pick Scenes Begin to say them aloud Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Select Acting Company Select Scenes Begin Cold Reads Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Continue Cold Reads Translate to Contemporary English Begin blocking / staging Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Full rehearsals Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 Bring Independent Reading Book Monday |
2/3/14 - 2/7/14
Monday 2/3 | Tuesday 2/4 | Wednesday 2/5 | Thursday 2/6 | Friday 2/7 | |
English 12 | Independent Reading Day (Points for Book in Hand) Homework: Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Observation Journal #8 Due via Google Docs in Folder Hamlet - Text/Subtext Homework: Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Freewrite Hamlet Act 1 Scene 3 Ophelia & Laertes Homework: Read Independent Reading Book 20 minutes Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Homework: Read Independent Reading Book 20 minutes Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Hamlet Homework: Read Independent Reading Book 20 minutes Observation Journal #9 due Tuesday, Feb. 18 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 |
1/27/14 - 1/31/14
Monday 1/27 | Tuesday 1/28 | Wednesday 1/29 | Thursday 1/30 | Friday 1/31 | |
English 12 | Period 4 Finish Book Talks Free Write (periods 1, 2, 5) Independent Reading Day Book #5 (Points for Book in Hand) Homework: Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | - Freewrite - Observation Journals Revisited - Generate List of Places to Observe - Share student models Homework: Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 Read 20 minutes Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Observation Journal #7.5 Exercise Homework: Observation Journal #7.5 due tomorrow Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 Read 20 minutes Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Observation Journal #7.5 Due Discuss Survey Results Classroom Expectations Homework: Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 Read 20 minutes Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 | Names Quiz Begin Hamlet Note Film Angles / Techniques Homework: Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 Read 20 minutes Independent Reading One- Pager #5 Due 2/25 |
1/20/14 - 1/24/14
Monday 1/20 | Tuesday 1/21 | Wednesday 1/22 | Thursday 1/23 | Friday 1/24 | |
English 12 | All School Workshop | Welcome to New Class Shake 7 Hands Final Exams Revisited? Senior Spring Survey? Rehearse Book Talks Take a Risk Access Class Blog for Points Homework: Rehearse Book Talk Book in Hand on Monday, Jan. 27 Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Shake 7 Book Talks Homework: Rehearse Book Talk Book in Hand on Monday, Jan. 27 Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Shake 7 Book Talks Homework: Rehearse Book Talk Book in Hand on Monday, Jan. 27 Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Shake 7 Book Talks Homework: Rehearse Book Talk Book in Hand on Monday, Jan. 27 Observation Journal #8 due Tuesday, Feb. 4 |
1/13/14 - 1/17/14
Monday 1/13 | Tuesday 1/14 | Wednesday 1/15 | Thursday 1/16 | Friday 1/17 | |
English 12 / Advanced English 12 | * One Pager Due (3:30 p.m) * Make-up Observation Journals Due (3:30 p.m) * Final Exam Part I Due (electronic copy by 3:30 p.m.) * Final Exam Part II Due (printed copy by 3:30 p.m.) | Finals Exams Day 1 Period 1: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Period 2: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m. Period 3: 12:15-1:45 p.m. | Finals Exams Day 2 Period 4: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Period 5: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m. Period 6: 12:15-1:45 p.m. | Finals Exams Day 3 Period 7: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Period 8: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:15-12:15 p.m. Make-Up: 12:15-1:45 p.m. | Teacher Work Day (No School for Students!) |
1/6/14 - 1/10/14
Monday 1/6 | Tuesday 1/7 | Wednesday 1/8 | Thursday 1/9 | Friday 1/10 | |
English 12 | Shake 7 Hands, discuss break Share excerpts from essays! When you revise, good things happen. V.12 Most essays below a-level simply because of grammar and punctuation errors. You can earn a letter grade back! Revision Opportunity - if your material is too personal to share, do your best, then come to me and ask… Return Essays Work on Revisions Homework: * Final Exam (due at the end of the day on Monday - paper copy of essay, electronic copy of slide presentation) * One-Pager * Observation Journal Make-Up (optional!!) | Work on Revision Opportunity Introduce Final Work on Final Share mid-year portfolio assessment overview - observation journals - essential questions - life studies/independent reading - revision as a writer - why write? - One-Pagers Homework: * Final Exam (due at the end of the day on Monday - paper copy of essay, electronic copy of slide presentation) * One-Pager * Observation Journal Make-Up (optional!!) | Work on Final Homework: * Final Exam (due at the end of the day on Monday - paper copy of essay, electronic copy of slide presentation) * One-Pager * Observation Journal Make-Up (optional!!) | Work on Final Homework: * Final Exam (due at the end of the day on Monday - paper copy of essay, electronic copy of slide presentation) * One-Pager * Observation Journal Make-Up (optional!!) | Work on Final Homework: * Final Exam (due at the end of the day on Monday - paper copy of essay, electronic copy of slide presentation) * One-Pager * Observation Journal Make-Up (optional!!) |
12/16/13 - 12/20/13
Monday 12/16 | Tuesday 12/17 | Wednesday 12/18 | Thursday 12/19 | Friday 12/20 | |
English 12 | Shake 7 Hands Freewrite Gold Independent Reading Selection Guide Independent Reading Day Friday Forum Folks Prepare Homework: * Observation Journal #7 Due Tuesday, Dec. 17 * Read 20-minutes each night | Observation Journal #7 Due Friday Forum Prep Materials Due Independent Reading Homework: * Read 20-minutes each night | Friday Forums Homework: * Read 20-minutes each night | Friday Forums Homework: * Read 20-minutes each night | Friday Forums Homework: Sleep 9.25 hours each night Read for pleasure! Laugh with family & friends Exercise!!!! |
12/9/13 - 12/13-13
Monday 12/9 | Tuesday 12/10 | Wednesday 12/11 | Thursday 12/12 | Friday 12/13 | |
English 12 | Writing Conferences Homework: Life Studies Essay due Tuesday | Class Reconvenes Life Studies Essay Due Ask / Share about Life Studies Essays & Book Recommendations Write a GoodReads Review Homework: Friday Forum Prep | * Dance / Celebrate Essay Completion! * Collect Late Life Studies Essays * Collect Bio/Autobio Book Notes * Check GoodReads Review * Friday Forum Review * Check Friday Forum Prep Work * Consult Your GoodReads book and Select New Independent Reading Book in Hand Friday, Dec. 13 Homework: * New Book in Hand Friday * Observation Journal due Tuesday, Dec. 17 | Friday Forums Homework: * New Independent Reading Book in Hand Friday * Observation Journal #7 Due Tuesday, Dec. 17 | New Independent Reading Book in Hand (10 pts.) Friday Forums Homework: * Observation Journal #7 Due Tuesday, Dec. 17 * Read 20-minutes each night |
Dec. 2 - Dec. 6, 2013
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Monday 12/2 | Tuesday 12/3 | Wednesday 12/4 | Thursday 12/5 | Friday 12/6 | |
English 12 / Adv. English 12 | Writing Conferences Homework: Revise College / Narrative Essay Observation Journal #6 Independent Reading / Life Studies Essay Due Dec. 10 | Writing Conferences Observation Journal #6 due Homework: Revise College / Narrative Essay Independent Reading / Life Studies Essay Due Dec. 10 | Writing Conferences Homework: Revise College / Narrative Essay Independent Reading / Life Studies Essay Due Dec. 10 | Writing Conferences Homework: Revise College / Narrative Essay Independent Reading / Life Studies Essay Due Dec. 10 | Class Reconvenes - All students return to class today. Bring Independent Reading Book and/or Crappy Rough Draft of Life Studies Essay Conferences Scheduled for Today have been Rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 9 Homework: Revise College / Narrative Essay Independent Reading / Life Studies Essay Due Dec. 10 |
Monday 11/18 | Tuesday 11/19 | Wednesday 11/20 | Thursday 11/21 | Friday 11/22 | |
English 12 | Collect Observation Journal #5 Check Essay draft #4 (body & conclusion) Check for “Scene & Summary” Labels Have someone else read: “I want to know…” “I wonder…” “I’d like to see/envision…” Revision Radar Model a comparison Add a comparison Book Talk - Michael Perry’s Coop, use as a model for a comparison Homework: : Revision #5 add a comparison (figurative language) | Independent Reading day moved to Thursday Check Essay Draft #5 Comparison Find a Passage to Freewrite Fluency Practice Model - Coop Homework: Revise essay for fluency 20-minutes of independent reading | Writing Conferences Overview Continued Begin Conference Conversation Starters Homework: 20-minutes of independent reading | Brekke at NCTE Boston Sub Compose Conference Conversation Starters Homework: 20-minutes of independent reading | Brekke at NCTE Boston Sub Independent Reading Day Label 3 sticky notes Homework: 20-minutes of independent reading |
Week of 11/11/13 to 11/15/13
Monday 11/11 | Tuesday 11/12 | Wednesday 11/13 | Thursday 11/14 | Friday 11/15 | |
English 12 / Advanced English 12 | Veterans Day Opening Scenes from Hoosiers, Dead Poets’ Society Check Complete Essay Draft HW: Revise essay Intro 20-minutes Independent Reading | Check Essay Intro #2 The Drip Torch Independent Reading Write Intro #3 HW: 20-minutes Independent Reading Write Essay Intro #3 Friday Forum Prep | Check Essay Intro #3 The Shell Game Chunk it Out Friday Forum Prep Due HW: 20-minutes Independent Reading Revise Essay Body & Conclusion | Independent Work Day Revise Essay Body & Conclusion Label “Scenes & Summary” in the margins of your body paragraphs Add a comparison Independent Reading Observation Journal Due Monday, Nov. 18 HW: : 20-minutes Independent Reading Revise Body & Conclusion Observation Journal #5 due Monday, Nov. 18 | Friday Forums HW: 20-minutes Independent Reading Revise Body & Conclusion Add a comparison Observation Journal #5 due Monday, Nov. 18 |
11/4/13 to 11/8/13
Monday 11/4 | Tuesday 11/5 | Wednesday 11/6 | Thursday 11/7 | Friday 11/8 | |
English 12 | Lord of the Rings “Leaving the Shire” Narrative Essay Freewrite #2: Write about a time you’ve been furthest away from home - crossed the threshold - in body or mind or spirit. Write about that moment. What did you learn from that experience? About the world, about yourself. Type it up and expand during class HW:
| Observation Journal #4 Due Independent Reading Day Use 3 Sticky Notes to mark a moment - of great writing - that you connect with, a moment that reminds you of something you’ve experienced or someone you know… - that describes an obstacle the narrator overcame HW:
| Check 3 Sticky Notes Freewrite from One Mr. Brekke plays Guitar Freewrite for Common Application: Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? HW:
| Show Brekke: Develop Essay Short Day: Parent-Teacher Conferences HW:
| No School for You! |