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Read the following selections and be prepared to take a quiz on them on Monday, Jan. 8.


 


"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne p. 271 (start with author's bio) short story begins on p. 272


"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe p. 288 (start with the author's bio)


short story begins on p. 292

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Study for Final Exams 

 

Final Presentations continue--come prepared!!

 

dress appropriately, bring rubric, and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!

 

Bring The Crucible to return to textbook room

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First Day of FINAL PRESENTATIONS

come prepared, dress appropriately, and do your best!

 
Reminders:
Only ONE notecard allowed per person. 
only 15 words allowed per side. 
 
Study or Final Exam

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Work on Final Presentation


Study for Final Exam

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FINAL DRAFT of Crucible Essay 
 
submit to turnitin.com AND print hard copy

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Bring a minimum of 5 canned food to earn a HW pass!
(If not used for an assignment, can be used for 10 points extra credit)
 
Applies second semester

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Work on Final Draft of Crucible Essay
 
Work on Final Presentation
 
Study for Final Exam'
 
attached are some additional notes for the final exam study guide

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Study for Crucible Test

 
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Final Draft of Crucible Essay--1st block
Final Presentations begin Fri., Dec. 15
Final Exams and Final Presentations--week of Dec. 18-20

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Rough Draft of Crucible Essay!
(typed and printed)
 
Also bring your Final Presentation paper (goldenrod color) because you will have time to work in your groups after peer feedback on essays. 
 
Attached is V#11 List (which will be part of the Final Exam)

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Work on Crucible Essay--rough draft due 2nd block
 
Study for Crucible Test--Fri. 
 
NO VOCAB this week

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Lit Device #2 (on The Crucible)
submit to turnitin AND print hard copy
 
 

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Character Study Chart for The Crucible.
 
Study for V#10 Quiz
 
Extra Credit options #2 and #3

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BOTH Political cartoons and the explanations on unlined paper. 
You will only have about 10 minutes in class on 2nd block for last minute details and to combine the partner work as needed. 
 
Bring Crucible. 
V#10 sentences 

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Bring Crucible daily.
 
Bring sketch and ideas for political cartoon depicting the Salem Witch Trials
 
Attached is the V#10 list

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Read Act 3 in The Crucible. 
Answer Act 3 Qs. (ALL)
 
(Act 2 questions have already been completed. You can add Act 3 Qs to the same paper or start a new paper. Questions for both Acts 2 and 3 will be turned in on Monday, Nov. 27)
 
Attached are the questions for both Acts 2 and 3. 

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Study for V#7-9 Review Quiz

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JRP: Final Draft!!!!!

print hard copy AND submit to turnitin

(printing must be done BEFORE class. submitting online to turnitin must be done BEFORE the tardy bell)

Be sure to include final version of Works Cited page AND the plagiarism contract. 

 

Good luck!

 
Bring Crucible 
 

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Bring Crucible
Work on JRP: Final Draft
 
No vocab sentences this week as it is a review week. 

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Bring Crucible
 
Work on revising and editing FINAL DRAFT of JRP. 
 
Final draft deadlines were revised for each class. 
See Mrs. Tan if you have any questions. 
 
Per. 2--Thurs. 11/16
Per. 3--Wed., 11/15
Per. 5--Fri., 11/17

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V#9 sentences AND study for V#9 Quiz
 
Bring Crucible
 
Work on Final Draft of JRP
 
Fall Play Extra Credit due!!!

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Crucible Act 1 Questions
Answer either the EVEN Qs or the ODD Qs. 
Your choice. 
DO NOT write on the handout. Use your own paper. Answer in complete sentences. Do not copy the questions. 
 
Bring Crucible DAILY!
Bring Character Study packet
 
Attached: Vocab list #9
Sentences and Quiz BOTH on 2nd block this week

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Keep bringing The Crucible daily. 
 
If you have not finished it already, the PeerMark responses for 2 Rough Drafts is due by 11:59 PM TODAY on turnitin.

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JRP: PeerMark on turnitin (Peer response, feedback, and answering questions)
due by 11:59 PM
 
Study for V#8 Quiz
 
Bring Crucible
 

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Bring Crucible
V#8 sentences 
 
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Peer response/edit/feedback/review on turnitin--due Friday by 11:59 PM. 

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Attached are the following:

V#8 List (sentences due 2nd block and quiz on Friday)

 

Extra Credit options for Fall Semester

 
In class during 1st block, we will work on giving peer feedback on the JRP Rough Draft.
 
Bring Crucible on 2nd block. 

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Enjoy your weekend and take a load off. 
You have worked hard on your JRP Rough Draft. 
 
Please continue bringing The Crucible to class everyday. 

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JRP: ROUGH DRAFT Due!! (6 pages)


submit to turnitin.com AND print hard copy

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V#7 sentences
 
Work on JRP Rough Draft

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Work on JRP ROUGH DRAFT!!
 
Vocab List #7 attached
sentences due 2nd block
quiz Friday 

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Bring WHS ID card 
We will be checking out The Crucible (a play by Arthur Miller)
 
No textbooks needed until further notice
 
Work and plan ahead:
next JRP mini deadline: Fri., Oct. 27--ROUGH DRAFT (6 pages) DUE

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JRP: 1st page AND Works Cited Page
turned into Google Classroom
 
Study for V#4-6 Review Quiz
 
No textbooks needed

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Work further on 1st page and Works Cited Page for JRP.
Study for V#4-6 Review Quiz

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Read the attached article about "Helicopter Parenting" and come prepared to engage in a Socratic Seminar. 
 
Think about the questions ahead of time so you can participate more effectively in the discussion. 
 
 

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Reminder: NO block schedule this week. NO tutorial this week. 
 

Finish Transcendental Chart

attached is the excerpt from Walden
 
Do NOT need to bring textbooks. 
 
Upcoming for Classwork this week:
Tuesday
  • work day on JRP 1st page and Works Cited page
  • bring envelope with notecards and source cards
Wednesday
  • socratic seminar based on "Self-Reliance"
Thursday
  • nature walk activity on campus
Friday
  • V#4-6 Review Quiz
 
 
 
 

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JRP Outline!!!
(On Google classroom)
submit ON TIME! no hard copy needed
 
Bring Textbook 

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Study for V#6 Quiz
 
JRP: 20 additional notecards due (last set!)
 
Bring Textbook

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V#6 Sentences
 
"Civil Disobedience" p. 388-389
Read the excerpt and complete the handout I provided. 
Don't forget the answer the question at the bottom of the handout. 
Can do so on the back of the handout or on a separate paper. 

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Read pages 365-368
Answer ALL the questions on page 368.
(Do this on a separate paper from classwork)
 
Bring textbook 
 
Also, attached is V#6 List. Sentences due 2nd block. Quiz on Friday. 

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Bring your TEXTBOOK!
 
Enjoy the weekend. 

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Prepare for Catcher Essay
 
Bring novels to return to textbook room
 
JRP Oct. 6 Deadline:
blue paper
final thesis tyed
3 additional source cards (will not be returned)
20 additional notecards

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Study for Catcher Test
 
(Also, check Google Classroom to see comments and score for Delve In Response assignment on Catcher Ch. 5-9. The score is in Aeries and was put in the Writing/Project category.)
 
 

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Catcher Chapters 22-26 Annotations (end of novel!)
 
Study for Catcher Test
Start planning for Catcher essay
 
 

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Keep working on JRP source cards and notecards for the Oct. 6 deadline. 
 
Remember, NO vocab this week. 
 
Catcher Ch. 22-26 annotations due Wednesday. 
Catcher Test--Thursday
Catcher Essay--Friday

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Lit. Device #1 (Catcher in the Rye)
  • must be typed
  • must submit to turnitin.com AND print hard copy
Turnitin   Class ID      enrollment key 
Per 2       15866569    Tan3Hper2
Per 3       15866573    Tan3Hper3
Per 5       15866575    Tan3Hper5
 
Upcoming:
Next week Oct. 2-6, NO block schedule, NO tutorial
 
Monday--Library Research Day (hand out study guide for Catcher Test)
Tuesday--Library Research Day (hand out essay prompts)
Wednesday--Catcher Ch. 22-26 Annotations 
Thursday--Catcher in the Rye TEST
Friday--Catcher ESSAY 
     JRP Oct. 6 Deadline 
 
Attached is the JRP syllabus to reference in case it takes me longer to return your blue paper. 

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Study for V#5 Quiz
 
Junior Research Paper:
  • topic approved, parent signature (on BLUE paper)
  • thesis statement typed (on separate paper)
  • 3 source cards, 15 notecards
  • can turn these all in using the manila envelope I gave you
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Literary Device #1 (Catcher)--due Mon. 
must be typed
submit to turnitin AND bring hard copy
 
no on-line submission=half credit
no hard copy=half credit

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V#5 Sentences
 
Catcher: Ch. 18-21 Annotations
 
Work on Source cards and Notecards for JRP

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V#5 List attached.  Sentences due 2nd block. Quiz Friday.
 
Keep researching for JRP.
 
1st mini-deadline for 3 SOURCE cards and 15 NOTECARDS is this Friday 9/29

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Holden as an Antihero (3-panel storyboard)
  • be sure to color pictures
  • be sure to write captions in black ink or type
  • be sure each panel has a quote from the book
  • be sure it is neat and has used the space well
Keep exploring and researching and fine tuning your argumentative question. 
On Monday, we will be back in the library doing more research for the Junior Research Paper
 

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Keep exploring and researching for Research Paper. 
Try to narrow down your topic and arguable position (pose it in a question) soon!
 
Study for V#4 Quiz
 
Bring Catcher in the Rye daily.

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Catcher Ch. 14-17
Read and complete Annotation notes
bring novel daily
 
V#4 sentences

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V#4 List attached
sentences--due 2nd block
quiz--Friday
 
Continue exploring and seeking ideas for your research paper. 
Be sure it is an arguable position. 
Have a goal to have me approve your topic by this Friday. 

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Look over the Possible Research Topics (attached as a PDF file).
Consider which one(s) you are most interested in/passionate about. 
Brainstorm your own ideas that are not on the list to get approval. 

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Catcher Ch. 10-13 (Annotations)
 
Study for V#1-3 Review Quiz

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Review V#1-3 for quiz on Friday.
Can get started on next reading assignment for Catcher: Chapters 10-13
Bring novels daily

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Catcher in the Rye: Delve In (paragraph response) for Ch. 5-9
due on Google classroom by 11:59 PM
 
This writing assignment will be put in the writing category of the overall grade. 

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Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 5-9
Read and Annotation notes
 
Bring novel daily. 
 
NO Vocab Sentences this week. 
It's a review week for lists #1-3
QUIZ on #1-3 on Friday 

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Thank you for your understanding while I had to be out on Friday due to a family emergency. Everyone is okay, and I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday. 
 
We will finish/discuss the questions for Chapters 1-4 for Catcher in the Rye on Monday. 
Please bring the handout. 
Bring novels daily. 
 
Next week is "crunch week" with TWO reading schedule deadlines so please plan ahead and read, read, read. 

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Study for V#3 Quiz
Catcher in the Rye--Ch. 1-4 (read and complete annotations on a separate paper).
 
Complete Intro and Historical Context assignment (Google doc) for Catcher in the Rye by 11:59 PM. Turn in through Google classroom. 

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Friendly reminder that the Intro and Historical Context assignment for Catcher in the Rye is due by 11:59 PM TONIGHT on Google classroom.
 
A few of you have yet to complete the assignment, so please be sure to meet the deadline tonight.

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V#3 Sentences
 
Review Declaration of Independence class notes and PPT notes (see attached file) for quiz.
 
Begin Ch. 1-4 in Catcher in the Rye
(bring the novel to class daily)
 

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 Study Declaration of Independence and PPT notes
  • Quiz on 2nd block
V#3 Sentences--due 2nd block
V#3 Quiz--Fri. 9/8
 
V#3 List is attached.
 
Get a head start and begin reading the first 4 chapters of Catcher in the Rye. 
(Ch. 1-4 will be due Friday, 9/8.)
 
Start bringing Catcher in the Rye daily. 
Do NOT need textbooks until further notice. 
 
Enjoy your long weekend!

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 Study for Literary Terms Quiz
 
Bring WHS ID to check out The Catcher in the Rye

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 Prepare for Summer Reading Essay. 
Outline/Pre-write must NOT include any full sentences. 
An outline/pre-write is required whether you prepare it at home or on the day of the essay. 
 
BRING YOUR PROMPT paper. I will have very limited extras. 
 
At your convenience, before the quiz on the Declaration of Independence (quiz date TBA), review the attached ppt to familiarize yourself with elements of this important document. 

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 Read "Speech in Convention" by Benjamin Franklin (p. 104-107)
Then, write a rhetorical analysis intro paragraph and one body paragraph. 
(preferably typed)
 
The grade on this assignment will be included in the writing category. 

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Work on preparing for Summer Reading Essay 
Finish close read notes on sample passage from Yellow Raft
Bring Yellow Raft
 
Reminders:
Dates for next week have changed.
Summer reading essay--moved to SECOND BLOCK
Literary Terms Quiz--moved to FRIDAY
 
NO vocab next week. 

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 Study for V#2 Quiz
 
Begin preparing for Summer Reading Essay
 
Begin studying grade 11 Literary Terms
 
(Period 3 got started on a close read passage of Yellow Raft so their homework is a little different from your class. You will work on the close read in class tomorrow.)
 
You do not need your textbook tomorrow. 

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V#2 Sentences
 
Continue bringing textbook 

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Intro Paragraph (3-5 sentences total including the thesis) for "Sinners..."
  • Put thesis at the end.
  • Use class notes from MAP to assist you.
  • Revise and edit so paragraph is polished.
  • Write or type work.
 
Review for Summer Reading Tests
(bring a pencil)
 
Access V#2 list
 
Bring a book to read or homework to do in case you have time after the summer reading tests. 

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 Study/Review for Summer Reading Tests
 
They will be administered on the FIRST BLOCK day 8/22-8/23
(depending on what period you have class)
 
Please continue to bring textbooks. 
 
Congrats on completing your first week of junior year!
Have a nice weekend. 

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Finish classwork first.
  • Read "Museum Indians" and answer the three ESSENTIAL Questions (found on page 2) in regards to "Museum Indians" specifically. For example, "What is the relationship between 'Museum Indians' and place (specify a place according to the essay).
  • Then answer questions 4, 5 on page 39. 
Next, complete HW (can do so on the same page as classwork or can be separate).
  • Read the intro, biography of Jonathan Edwards, and the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" pages 84-91. 
  • Answer questions 1, 3, 5 on page 91. 
STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ #1

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 Cornell Notes p. 6-8 (one page) and p. 9-13 (one page)
Please follow the instructions as best you can. 
It makes sense if the notes and questions complement each other. The notes in essence should provide key points and "answers" to the questions. 
Good luck!
 
Per. 3--Summer reading notes 
Per. 5--Summer reading notes for other 2 books 

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 V#1 Sentences
One sentence per word. Sentences should be descriptive and detailed enough to help determine the word's meaning. 
 
Per. 2--Summer reading notes (all 3 books)
Per. 5--Yellow Raft reading notes 

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 Literature Textbook Scavenger Hunt
(You MAY write on the handout. Pen is always preferred.)
 
Also, if possible:
Portfolio
Take Getting to Know You survey (on my homepage on WHS website)
Add class for turnitin.com (create an account first if you don't have one)
Get syllabus and academic integrity papers signed