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HW due: final drafts of OPE's submitted to Turnitin.com 1. sentence pattern review 2. Dracula 3. comparative essay (JH + Dracula) HW: 1. Comparative pre-writing
 * Class 26**
 * G block: complete presentation
 * select the two most significant questions from your presentation questions
 * write them down; state your answer; textual support
 * What connections do you see between Dracula and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
 * look at the Dracula - Conflicts, Issues, Themes, Symbols wiki page
 * make a list
 * discussion
 * [|How to write a Comparative essay.pdf]
 * Comparative Paper (potential questions)
 * write three comparative questions that relate to Dracula and J+H
 * write a tentative thesis statement for each question
 * make sure it is **specific** and **arguable**
 * list one potential piece of textual support from each text for each thesis
 * the above needs to be clearly organized in a document

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern review 2. comparative essay 3. time to work: draft writing and blogging HW: 1. comparative paper 2. blogging - add one (the total will be cumulative as it was for the 3rd quarter; 11 total at this point)
 * Class 27**
 * review handout [|How to write a Comparative essay.pdf]
 * read example and analyze for the following:
 * thesis
 * organization
 * focus on topic
 * conclusion
 * 6-trait score
 * test your thesis statements with a partner
 * outline your essay - bullet points
 * begin a draft
 * 250 words minimum on a draft
 * (final will be 500 - 700 words; 2-3 pieces of textual evidence)

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern review - quiz next class on #1-6 2. comparative essay 3. blogging - two for 4th quarter so far (12 total for 3rd+4th) 4. return papers HW: 1. study for sentence pattern quiz 2. submit rough draft of paper to Turnitin by the end of the class tomorrow
 * Class 28**
 * I will give you the formula on the quiz. For example: S V ; S V. for pattern #1
 * you will provide an ORIGINAL example of the pattern
 * if your wording is from the book, you will not receive credit
 * you will also provide two 'essential features' of the pattern
 * score example papers
 * read example and analyze for the following:
 * thesis
 * organization
 * focus on topic
 * conclusion
 * 6-trait score
 * time to work on draft
 * (final will be 500 - 700 words; 2-3 pieces of textual evidence)
 * explain assessment

1. sentence pattern quiz 2. Jekyll + Hyde and Dracula comparative essay - SILENT WORK TIME 3. blogging HW: 1. work on your blog 2. we will work on revising the comparative essay next class
 * Class 29**
 * D Block Special Note: Mr. Stephens is absent for class 29; please be cooperative with the substitute. Thank you!**
 * this is a closed book quiz
 * please move your desks to the 'quizzing position' - CRITICAL
 * take the quiz - turn it into the yellow basket
 * after you complete the quiz, please, silently, work on the following:
 * 1) you will have peer review/revising next class - today is for silent work
 * 2) a complete rough draft (500 - 750 words) must be submitted to Turnitin.com by the end of the class today - 2:45pm
 * 3) review the handout [|How to write a Comparative essay.pdf.]
 * 4) see especially the "Tips" and "Warnings"
 * 5) continue working on / revising your essay
 * 6) make sure you have an arguable thesis and a conclusion that focused on the "So what?" factor
 * 7) **submit a complete rough draft to Turnitin.com by 2:45pm**
 * 8) go on to the next item if you complete the draft
 * the ten blogs from the quarter three have been checked
 * we have added two additional blog posts for quarter four (twelve blog posts total)
 * work on your two new blog posts for quarter four
 * take some time to read and comment on a friend's blog Blogs - D and G blocks

HW due: see above 1. return sentence pattern quiz - complete sentence pattern for class 30 2. comparative essay 3. blog HW: 1. continue to revise your paper
 * Class 30**
 * consider student example and transitional devices
 * revising groups
 * revising ideas handout
 * time to work!
 * use the following document as a checklist: [|Comparative Revising Questions .doc]
 * double space the paper
 * print three copies of your essay and bring them to the next class

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern 2. comparative paper 3. blog HW: 1. submit a final draft to Turnitin.com 2. work on your blog - see above
 * Class 31**
 * revising and editing using the six traits
 * in groups of three
 * time to revise
 * consult with Mr. Stephens
 * make a connection between one of the texts we have read this year and the world - assignment open to interpretation
 * this makes a total of 13 blogs (3rd + 4th quarters)

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern 2. Brave New World intro. HW: 1. bring 16,200 Won to pay for BNW. 2. study for your AP test
 * Class 32**
 * overview
 * read ch 1 in class
 * write questions as you read
 * discussion after reading
 * review discussion leader schedule

HW due: none 1. sentence pattern for class 33 **(time: 8-10 minutes)** 2. Brave New World Students: please do the following: 3. if you complete the reading, questions, and discussion, please silently work on the following: HW: 1. bring your BNW payment if needed 2. begin planning for your BNW presentation by reading the new Discussion Leaders requirements 3. look at the D or G block pages, the Brave New World page, and the Daily Class Schedule to figure out when you are presenting
 * Class 33**
 * G Block Special Note: Mr. Stephens is absent for class 33; please be cooperative with the substitute. Thank you!**
 * students complete the assigned sentence pattern activity for the day on the following wiki page
 * Mini-Lessons, DOL, and Sentence Patterns Quarter 4
 * note: Mr. Stephens will collect payments for BNW next class
 * also: several students do not have their copy of BNW - the books are located on the front desks
 * 1) briefly review chapter 1 with your partner (plot, key concepts, questions) (**time: 5 minutes)**
 * 2) please **silently** read chapter 2 of BNW
 * 3) write down 3-5 questions you have about the reading on a piece of A4
 * 4) in addition, answer the chapter 1-2 questions on the handout **(hard-copy distributed in class)**
 * 5) **please answer the handout questions on your A4 paper - keep the "Ch 1-6 Study Guide" for later reference**
 * 6) now discuss your questions and answers with your partner when he/she completes the reading
 * 7) please turn in your A4 paper to the substitute at the end of class
 * your blog
 * make a connection between one of the texts we have read this year and the world - assignment open to interpretation
 * this makes a total of 13 blogs (3rd + 4th quarters)
 * **D block, ch 3-4, Andrew, HoonHo, HyunWoo next Thursday**
 * **G block, ch 3-4, whole class discussion next Friday**
 * **see Mr. Stephens on Monday if you have any questions**

1. sentence pattern 34 2.time to read ch 3-4 BNW HW: BNW ch 3-4 discussion leaders for ch 3-4
 * Class 34**

1. sentence patterns 2. BNW HW: 1. none - AP test tomorrow
 * Class 35**
 * D block: discussion ch 3-4
 * G block: whole class discussion

(AP Bio. test day) 1. sentence patterns 2. time to read ch 5-6 3. discuss ch 5-6 HW: D block: complete reading ch 5-6 G block: complete reading ch 5-6; discussion leaders for ch 5-6; evidence of preparation
 * Class 36**

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern - use of literary devices in ch 5 part 2 -blogging (**14 total**) and reading -Mr. Stephens meets with discussion leaders discussion ch 5-6 HW: none - AP test tomorrow
 * Class 37**
 * D block**
 * make a connection between one of the texts we have read this year and the world - assignment open to interpretation
 * G block**

AP World test day HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns 2. reading day HW: D block: discussion ch 5-6; prepare for ch 1-6 quiz G block: prepare for quiz ch 1-6
 * Class 38**
 * read chapters 7-8
 * discuss theme and six-traits in BNW
 * blogging (**14 total**)
 * make a connection between one of the texts we have read this year and the world - assignment open to interpretation

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns - SKIP quiz ch 1-6 discussion ch 5-6 quiz ch 1-6 HW: D and G blocks: read BNW ch 7-9; discussion leaders for ch 7-9
 * Class 39**
 * D block**:
 * G block**:

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns (9a) - skipped 2. D and G blocks discussion ch 7-9 HW: D and G blocks: read BNW ch 10-12; discussion leaders for ch 10-12 - see your block's page for assignments
 * Class 40**

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns (review 7-9) 2. discussion ch 10-12 HW: 1. Select one of the 'Essential Questions' on the Brave New World page and complete the following on a new document:
 * Class 41**
 * type the question at the top of the page
 * paragraph one: answer the question from the POV of the World State
 * paragraph two: answer the question from the POV of Aldous Huxley
 * remember that BNW is a dystopian satire - Huxley does not agree with the World State
 * paragraph three: answer the question from your POV
 * Print this document - a hard copy is needed
 * focus on ideas and content - it will not receive a fluency or conventions grade

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns (review 7-9) 2. BNW essential question discussion 3. time to read ch 13-15 HW: 1. 14 blogs due class 44 - select two for detailed grading - **due class 44**
 * Class 42**
 * group by question - share
 * whole class discussion
 * [|Blogging Rubric Revised (Stephens) 3.pdf]

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns (review 7-9) 2. distribute study guide for final [|English 10 Final Study Guide Sem 2 2009-2010 (Stephens).pdf] 3. distribute summer reading [|English 11 and AP Language Summer Reading 2010-11.pdf] 4. study for final and/or read BNW HW: 1. begin studying for final 2. sentence pattern quiz 7-9a next class 3. BNW ch 13-15; discussion leaders for ch 13-15 3. 14 blogs due - select two for detailed grading
 * Class 43**
 * [|Blogging Rubric Revised (Stephens) 3.pdf]

HW due: see above 1. sentence patterns quiz 7-9 2. BNW discussion for ch 13-15 HW: 1. BNW ch 16-18; discussion leaders for ch 16-18
 * Class 44**

HW due: see above 1. complete BNW ch 13-15 presentation and discussion 2. presentation and discussion ch 16-18 HW: 1. study for final 2. you must bring //Dracula; Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Brave New World//
 * Class 45**


 * Class 46** - Friday, June 4
 * D block study session**


 * D block final** - Monday, June 7, 8:00am - you must bring //Dracula//


 * G block study session** - Monday, June 7, 1:30pm


 * G block final** - Tuesday, June 8, 9:35am - you must bring //Dracula//