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Poetry Portfolio Page Sample
For March 19 & 22 - Periods 5 & 6 Classwork
You will need your 50 Essays books! You will also need these questions for class on Friday or Monday. SMILE, and I will miss you!
1. What is the connection that Woolf makes between the moth and the other things she sees outside her window?
2. When thinking about such large subjects as life and death, why does Woolf take as her immediate subject such as a small creature? Reread the essay with that question in mind, focusing on the most descriptive passages and try to answer by imagining alternative ways she might have written it.
3. Both Woolf’s “The Death of a Month” and EB White’s “Once More to the Lake” deal with nature and contemplate death or an end to an era. How are their descriptions and themes they develop from those descriptions different?
4. What is Woolf’s purpose in writing this essay? To explore, inform, convince, meditate or pray?
5. Why has this essay endured for sixty years? What makes it memorable, lasting?
1. What is the connection that Woolf makes between the moth and the other things she sees outside her window?
2. When thinking about such large subjects as life and death, why does Woolf take as her immediate subject such as a small creature? Reread the essay with that question in mind, focusing on the most descriptive passages and try to answer by imagining alternative ways she might have written it.
3. Both Woolf’s “The Death of a Month” and EB White’s “Once More to the Lake” deal with nature and contemplate death or an end to an era. How are their descriptions and themes they develop from those descriptions different?
4. What is Woolf’s purpose in writing this essay? To explore, inform, convince, meditate or pray?
5. Why has this essay endured for sixty years? What makes it memorable, lasting?
PERIODS 5 & 6 - Your homework for 3/2 & 3/3
A typed copy of your bibliography is due by Thursday (per 6) and Friday (per 5). One must be from Gale, while the other two can be from elsewhere.
Here is a link to use for citing sources: http://www.lscc.edu/library/guides/apacite.pdf
Remember, it must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman, and your second and subsequent lines of a particular source should be indented.
Don't for forget to print the handout in the post below.
SMILE!
Here is a link to use for citing sources: http://www.lscc.edu/library/guides/apacite.pdf
Remember, it must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman, and your second and subsequent lines of a particular source should be indented.
Don't for forget to print the handout in the post below.
SMILE!
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW!!!!!
Periods 3 & 4 - Attend Ms. Concepcion's FCAT tutoring from 6:20 a.m. to 7:20 a.m., or from 2:20-3:30 p.m. each day. She is in room 3119. Not only will this help with your grades, it will also help you acquire the skills needed to succeed on the FCAT reading and beyond! Remember, you get points for attending FCAT Reading Camp on 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 and 3/6.
Periods 5 & 6 - Sign up to help with FCAT Reading Camp on one of the next four Saturdays. The hours are from 8 am to Noon-thirty (LOL). You must text me by Thursday night if you are interested!
Periods 5 & 6 - Sign up to help with FCAT Reading Camp on one of the next four Saturdays. The hours are from 8 am to Noon-thirty (LOL). You must text me by Thursday night if you are interested!
Periods 3 & 4 - Print for Class on Monday!!!!
Periods 5 & 6 (AP Language)
- Critical Response Chart
- Essay Evaluation Sheet
- Style and Rhetorical Appeals Terms to Know
- Letter from Birmingham Jail
- Vocab Cards
- Style and Rhetorical Appeals Chart
- AP Essays Powerpoint - Intro
- VOCAB #2 Words and Activities
- Student Profile 1 - Print for next class, please!
- SAT Question of the Day
- AP & SAT Help
For Periods 3 & 4 (English Classes)
- Print "Monkey's Paw" for class, please!
- Literary Tools Handout - Print for Class!!!
- Vocabulary Unit 2 Chart
- Click Here for Time Travel Template
- Time Travel Student Sample
- Click HERE for a copy of the vocab cards for HW
- Click HERE to see the Summer Reading List
- To see the project choices for your summer reading, click HERE!
For Periods 1 & 2 (Reading Classes)
Period 7 (Critical Thinking Skills)
OUR DAY AT THE MOVIES
WAY TO GO! FCAT READING!
The following students made some serious learning gains on the FCAT Reading! One learning gain is 77 points over last year's score. Here are those students, along with the number of gains made. For example, 5 gains equals a 385 point improvement from last year. (AMAZING!) Remember, for every gain, your name is entered into the drawing for two $100 gift cards, which will be done in August when we return.
5 Learning Gains - Rick B.
4 Learning Gains - Stephanie R. , Moises R.
3 Learning Gains - Ernesto B., Jessica Mart., Claudia P., Carlos, B., Tyrone L., Genesis F., Claudia S., Henry L.
2 Learning Gains - Esther A., Aman A., Anthony A., Mabit G., Marvin M., Blanca R., Dyanne Z., Juan C., Maria R., Michelle G., Ivana G., David A., Ashley A., Moises B., Regina F., Christopher G., Kharla S.
1 Learning Gain - Brian C., Javier C., Karina G., Jessica Men., Aileen M., Isaac Q., Katherine Q., Araceli Q., Mayara V., Paul M., Gissele R., Silvia D., Danny F., Ibis I., Niccole L., Krisy V., William V., Antonella C., Michael F., Valorie F., Geisa G., Michelle M., Christian R., Dimesha S.
5 Learning Gains - Rick B.
4 Learning Gains - Stephanie R. , Moises R.
3 Learning Gains - Ernesto B., Jessica Mart., Claudia P., Carlos, B., Tyrone L., Genesis F., Claudia S., Henry L.
2 Learning Gains - Esther A., Aman A., Anthony A., Mabit G., Marvin M., Blanca R., Dyanne Z., Juan C., Maria R., Michelle G., Ivana G., David A., Ashley A., Moises B., Regina F., Christopher G., Kharla S.
1 Learning Gain - Brian C., Javier C., Karina G., Jessica Men., Aileen M., Isaac Q., Katherine Q., Araceli Q., Mayara V., Paul M., Gissele R., Silvia D., Danny F., Ibis I., Niccole L., Krisy V., William V., Antonella C., Michael F., Valorie F., Geisa G., Michelle M., Christian R., Dimesha S.
LITERARY MAGAZINE ENTRIES
The last day to submit entries for Team C-Rod's literary magazine is FRIDAY, MAY 28th! Remember to email your poems to the following email address:
crodslitmagazine@gmail.com.
Copy and paste your poem into the email (not an attachment). Be sure to include your name, the kind of poem, and if the poem pertains to a story we read this year.
I am still looking for artwork! If you cannot scan it and email it to me, bring it in and I will do it!
SMILE!
crodslitmagazine@gmail.com.
Copy and paste your poem into the email (not an attachment). Be sure to include your name, the kind of poem, and if the poem pertains to a story we read this year.
I am still looking for artwork! If you cannot scan it and email it to me, bring it in and I will do it!
SMILE!
The Freedom Writers Diary Reading Schedule
Periods 3 & 4 - Read the following pages BEFORE you get to class on the date listed:
Pgs 119-138 - 4/22 (3); 4/23 (4)
Pgs 139-175 - 4/26 (3); 4/27 (4)
Pgs 176-191 - 4/28 (3); 4/29 (4)
Pgs 192-220 - 4/30 (3); 5/3 (4)
Pgs 222-250 - 5/4 (3); 5/5 (4)
Pgs 251-277 - 5/6 (3); 5/7 (4)
Be sure to write your reflections in your journal of the entries you read EACH DAY!
Pgs 119-138 - 4/22 (3); 4/23 (4)
Pgs 139-175 - 4/26 (3); 4/27 (4)
Pgs 176-191 - 4/28 (3); 4/29 (4)
Pgs 192-220 - 4/30 (3); 5/3 (4)
Pgs 222-250 - 5/4 (3); 5/5 (4)
Pgs 251-277 - 5/6 (3); 5/7 (4)
Be sure to write your reflections in your journal of the entries you read EACH DAY!
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE - WOOHOO!
Testing periods are in green!!
Essay Test Schedule:
6/2 - 1, 3, 5
6/3 - 2, 4, 6
6/4 - 1, 3, 6
Multiple Choice Test Schedule:
* 6/7 - attendance 2nd period;
testing 2 & 4
* 6/8 - attendance 1st period;
testing 1 & 5
* 6/9 - attendance 2nd period;
testing 3 & 6
*School ends at noon these days
Eclipse Trailer
TEAM JACOB! LOL! Remember to pause the playlist at the bottom to hear/see the preview.
Quote Analysis
Depending on which quote I assign you, you need to defend or challenge the quote and use your observations, experiences, and examples from history and literature to support your claim.
1) No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
2) We are all inevitably our brother's keeper because we are our brother's brother. Whatever affects one, affects all indirectly.
3) Lack of loyalty is one of the major causes of failure in every walk of life.
4) Words can be bullets or butterflies. The truth uplifts, while lies destroy.
5) Only talk when it improves silence.
1) No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
2) We are all inevitably our brother's keeper because we are our brother's brother. Whatever affects one, affects all indirectly.
3) Lack of loyalty is one of the major causes of failure in every walk of life.
4) Words can be bullets or butterflies. The truth uplifts, while lies destroy.
5) Only talk when it improves silence.
Rewards for FCAT Writes
Just a reminder of C-Rod's prize program for FCAT Writing:
4.0 or higher - SUNDAE SOCIAL DURING LUNCH
5 or higher - $5 and a PIZZA PARTY DURING LUNCH
6 or higher - DINNER WITH C-ROD
Remember, prizes are cumulative! If you get a six, you get them all!
OUR CLASS LITERARY MAGAZINE
Vocabulary Review for Upcoming Tests
New New Moon Trailer!!!
Remember to pause the playlist at the bottom of the blog before you start the video. Enjoy!
gLaDiAtOr PeP RaLlY
To see highlights from Friday's pep rally, click here.
Words of the Day!
Check it out!!!
Click on the image to see the NEW MOON trailer released before the movie BandSlam.
Video Highlights!
C-Rod's Play List
