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English 10, Quarter 3, 2009-2010

HW Due: none 1. semester 1 reflection 2. return final - discuss 3. //Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde// HW: 1. read chapters 2-4 2. Annotate the text with the aim of answering the following questions: 3. Be prepared to discuss the questions. 4. bring //Beowulf, Grendel//, and //Macbeth// to class!!
 * Class 1**
 * introduction
 * What is the significance of the title?
 * read chapter one - //Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde//
 * two vocab annotations per page (give an unknown word a short definition - write it near the word or draw a line)
 * What do we learn about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.
 * By the end of the reading, what does Mr. Utterson think about the Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde relationship?
 * What might be the significance of the weather and the descriptions of Dr. Jekyll's home in this section?
 * Also, TWO VOCAB ANNOTATIONS PER PAGE

HW due: see above 1. groups present on questions: //Chapters 1-4// 2. turn in //Beowulf, Grendel//, and //Macbeth// 3. Vocab activity [|word analysis.pdf] or time to read HW: 1. read ch 5 - 8, annotating with a focus on:
 * Class 2**
 * //1. What are the basic plot events of the chapter?//
 * //2. What are most significant revelations or events in the chapter?//
 * //3. From whose POV are the events related?//
 * //4. What characters are introduced? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.//
 * //5. What is the setting? Consider in particular: street descriptions and housing. Significance?//
 * //6. If Hyde appears, what is Mr. Hyde like? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.//
 * //7. If Hyde appears, how do people re////act to Mr. Hyde?//
 * create post-it poster
 * figuring out confusing sections
 * identifying at lest two key passages (be prepared to explain why they are important)
 * **two vocab annotations per page** (give an unknown / interesting word a short definition - write it near the word or draw a line)

Note to Mr. Stephens: G Block: need grading sheets for final - will copy and return HW due: see above 1. DOL 3 2. return JH quiz #1 3. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 4. time to read HW: 1. read Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde chapters 9-10
 * Class 3**
 * complete ch 1-4 review
 * review ch 5-8
 * share key passages
 * **two vocab annotations (average) per page** (give an unknown / interesting word a short definition - write it near the word or draw a line)

HW due: see above 1. DOL 4 2. JH 3. discussion preparation HW 1. complete discussion preparation sheet - graded discussion next class
 * Class 4**
 * complete review of previous section
 * read aloud final three pages
 * questions about chapter 10??
 * What is evil? (handout)
 * questions for JH [|Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde Discussion Questons.pdf]
 * time to prep
 * remember to bring your text

HW due: see above 1. DOL 5 2. Shared Inquiry discussion HW: 1. write a OPE answering one of today's discussion questions (this is a first draft)
 * Class 5**
 * talk with partner
 * whole class
 * take notes
 * submit your complete draft to Turnitin
 * One Paragraph Essay (directions)

HW due: see above 1. DOL 6 2. complete Shared Inquiry discussion 3. One Paragraph Essay (OPE) 4. blog intro. HW: 1. revise your JH OPE and submit your draft to "Revision 1"
 * Class 6**
 * look at examples
 * thesis must answer the question and be the first sentence in the paragraph
 * summary vs. analysis
 * set-up
 * While revising, ask these questions:
 * Does the thesis statement answer the question?
 * Does the paper analyze or summarize? Eliminate unnecessary summary.
 * Does the textual evidence support the thesis?

1. HW due: see above 2. DOL 7 3. Jekyll and Hyde OPE revision 4. intro Victorian Context research 5. blog HW: 1. Victorian Context research 2. submit most recent draft of Jekyll and Hyde OPE to Turnitin.com (**D block only**) 3. DOL quiz next class 4. begin thinking about blog topics 5. G Block - please bring you Semester 1 final grading sheets - the Macbeth paper + presentation (**gain a psychological advantage!?**)
 * Class 7**
 * thesis
 * summary
 * quotation
 * wordiness - eliminate it!
 * presentation group
 * research topic
 * begin research
 * introduction
 * set-up
 * five note cards
 * two sources

HW due: see above G Block only: 1. DOL Quiz 2. Victorian Context 3. Check out //Dracula// and return Sem 1 books HW: 1. none - Lunar New Year (Recommendation: read Dracula ch. 1-4)
 * Class 8**
 * submit latest version of JH OPE to Turnitin
 * collect grading sheets from Macbeth paper + presentation
 * time to work on wiki page
 * D Block: 8:30am
 * G Block: 1:30pm

Note: After class 9, look closely for directions specific to D and G blocks. The numerous schedule anomalies have driven the blocks out of alignment.
HW due: none - Lunar New Year 1. Sentence Pattern Class 9 (introduction to the sentence and pattern #1) 2. //Dracula// introduction 3. Time to work 1. Victorian presentations next class 2. Dracula ch 1-4, expect quiz 1. Victorian presentations next class
 * Class 9**
 * return DOL Quiz
 * Gothic Fiction
 * prologue - why included?
 * science v supernatural powers - How was this reflected in Jekyll and Hyde?
 * epistolary form - why?
 * POV - what effect?
 * listen to part of chapter 1
 * what do we learn?
 * reading
 * presentation
 * blog
 * HW D Block**: (due Wednesday, February 24th, Class 11)
 * HW G Block**:

HW due: see above for your class 1. Sentence Pattern Class 10 (pattern #2) 2. Victorian Context presentations 3. blog 1. Dracula ch 1-4, expect quiz 2. work on your bolg
 * Class 10** (G block only; D block misses this class)
 * take presentation notes
 * discussion reflection
 * set-up RSS reader, cluster map
 * post URL on Blogs - D and G blocks
 * introduction blog (what your blog is about) and blog #1 assigned
 * graded at end of quarter - see rubric - 10 total blogs posts for quarter 3 (Friday, April 9th end of 3rd quarter)
 * HW G Block**:
 * be prepared to discuss Dracula chapters 1-4 questions (graded discussion)

1. Dracula ch 1-4 quiz 2. Sentence Pattern Class 11 (pattern #2) 3. Victorian Context presentations 4. Dracula 5. blog HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the 'approved questions' for Dracula Chapters 1-4; submit to Turnitin Note: include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE 2. begin blogging - 3. begin reading Dracula ch 5-8 (not due until class 13)
 * Class 11** **D Block**
 * HW Due D block**: Victorian presentation, Dracula 1-4
 * D block needs 10 and 11
 * take presentation notes
 * discussion leader explanation and sign up
 * discuss ch. 1-4
 * set-up RSS reader, cluster map
 * post URL on Blogs - D and G blocks
 * 'about' blog (what your blog is about) and blog #1 and 2 assigned (for this week)
 * graded at end of quarter - see rubric - 10 total blogs posts for quarter 3 (Friday, April 9th end of 3rd quarter)
 * What role does religion play in Jonathan Harkers’ experience in this section?
 * What role does the setting play in this section?
 * How does the evil presented in Dracula compare with the evil presented in Macbeth or Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
 * What makes Dracula evil?
 * URL must be posted on Blogs - D and G blocks
 * fill out 'about' - What is your blog about?
 * to meet the quarter requirement, you need to post an average of two blog posts per week, beginning this week

1. Dracula ch 1-4 quiz 2. Sentence Pattern Class 11 (pattern #2) 3. Dracula 4. blog HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the 'approved questions' for Dracula Chapters 1-4; submit to Turnitin Note: include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE. 2. begin blogging - 3. begin reading Dracula ch 5-8 (not due until class 13)
 * Class 11** **G Block**
 * HW Due G block**: Dracula 1-4
 * discussion leader explanation and sign up
 * discuss ch. 1-4
 * set-up RSS reader, cluster map
 * post URL on Blogs - D and G blocks
 * 'about' blog (what your blog is about) and blog #1 and 2 assigned (th
 * graded at end of quarter - see rubric - 10 total blogs posts for quarter 3 (Friday, April 9th end of 3rd quarter)
 * What role does religion play in Jonathan Harkers’ experience in this section?
 * What role does the setting play in this section?
 * How does the evil presented in Dracula compare with the evil presented in Macbeth or Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
 * What makes Dracula evil?
 * URL must be posted on Blogs - D and G blocks
 * fill out 'about' - What is your blog about?
 * to meet the quarter requirement, you need to post an average of two blog posts per week, beginning this week

HW due: Dracula OPE submitted to Turnitin 1. Sentence Patterns - catch up (9-12) 2. OPE sharing 3. Dracula 4. discussion leaders 5. blogging HW: 1. read Dracula ch 5-8 - expect quiz 2. blogging
 * Class 12** **D Block**
 * quiz will be returned next class
 * discussion based on OPE
 * assign sections
 * review requirements
 * first group - class 14
 * set up RSS reader
 * complete RSS reader set-up
 * about section filled out
 * you need two blog posts

HW due: Dracula OPE submitted to Turnitin 1. Sentence Patterns Class 12 2. OPE sharing 3. Dracula 4. discussion leaders 5. blogging HW: 1. read Dracula ch 5-8 - expect quiz 2. blogging
 * Class 12 G Block**
 * quiz returned
 * discussion based on OPE
 * review requirements
 * first group - class 13
 * Josh, SangWoo, DongMyung set up a time to meet with Mr. Stephens
 * complete RSS reader set up
 * work on your blog or post a comment on a friend's
 * about section filled out
 * you need two blog posts

HW due: Dracula ch 5-8; two blog posts 1. return Dracula ch 1-4 quiz; take Dracula ch 5-8 quiz 2. Sentence Pattern Class 13 3. discussion leaders 4. Dracula discussion ch 1-4 5. blog HW: 1. Prepare for Dracula ch 5-8 discussion - see Dracula wiki page 2. you need 1 -2 blog posts for this week
 * Class 13** **D and G**
 * D Block: Andrew, HoonHo, HyunWoo set up a time to meet with Mr. Stephens before class 14
 * D Block: Alex, YeunSeok, BrianM meet with Mr. Stephens before class 16
 * G Block: Josh, SangWoo, DongMyung meet with Mr. Stephens before class 16
 * OPE questions
 * other questions
 * theme in ch 1-4 (use the questions on the discussion leader page)
 * check progress
 * comment on a friend's blog
 * you must have evidence of preparation
 * (discussion preparation materials will be posted to the Dracula page by 6:00pm the day before class 14)
 * graded discussion
 * ten total by the end of the quarter three - April 9th

HW due: Dracula ch 5-8 evidence of preparation for the discussion (evidence about a half page of notes with page #'s for discussion) 1. Sentence Pattern 13 and 14 2. return quiz 3. discussion leaders 4. time to blog HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the questions **in bold** for Dracula Block D Chapters 5-8 2. continue blogging
 * Class 14** **D Block**
 * D Block: Andrew, HoonHo, HyunWoo - Dracula ch 5-8
 * upcoming discussion leaders:
 * Block D: ch 9-12 Alex, YeunSeok, BrianM, Wednesday, March 10
 * Block D: ch 13-16 Jinna, Ashley, BrianC, Tuesday, March 16
 * categorize
 * use links
 * RSS reader completed? (NewsGator and NewsFire are options if you don't like Google Reader)
 * comments on a friend's blog
 * submit to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class
 * include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE
 * you should have 3-4 blog posts at this point

HW due: Dracula ch 5-8 evidence of preparation for the discussion (evidence about a half page of notes with page #'s for discussion)

 * ======Mr. Stephens will check this 'evidence of preparation' class 15======

2. Dracula quiz ch. 5-8 will be returned class 15
3. up-coming discussion leaders:
 * ======Dracula ch 9-12, G Block: Josh, SangWoo, DongMyung, Wednesday, March 10======
 * ======Dracula ch 13-16, G Block: Hanna, Claire, Jenny, Tuesday, March 16======


 * Activities:**

4. **Dracula discussion** **(20 - 25 minutes)**

 * ======divide up into groups of three (move your desks together)======
 * ======begin with one member sharing a question he/she focused on from the Dracula Block G Chapters 5-8 questions======
 * ======discuss that question, sharing textual evidence, etc. until the question is 'exhausted'======
 * ======have another member share a question he/she focused on and repeat the process======
 * ======as you discuss, take further notes on your 'evidence of preparation' sheet as you will be writing a one paragraph essay based on one of the questions======

5. **SILENT WORK TIME**: **(remainder of class)**
OPTIONS FOR SILENT WORK: blog **OR** work on the One Paragraph Essay homework **OR** read the next section of //Dracula// (ch 9-12)

Note to students: as you blog, keep the following in mind:
 * ======categorize======
 * ======create links======
 * ======RSS reader completed? (NewsGator and NewsFire are options if you don't like Google Reader)======
 * ======comment on a friend's blog======

1. write a OPE, answering one of the questions in bold for Dracula Block D Chapters 5-8

 * ======submit to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class======
 * ======include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE======

2. continue blogging

 * ======you should have 3-4 blog posts at this point======

HW due: OPE posted to Turnitin 1. Sentence Pattern 2. Dracula 2. OPE revising 3. time to read / blog HW: 1. Dracula ch 9-12 2. discussion leaders - make sure you are prepared and post the discussion preparation materials by 6:00pm
 * Class 15**
 * D block - follow-up questions for the presenting group for ch 5-8 - theme, etc,
 * remember to complete reflection
 * G block - follow-up discussion from ch 5-8
 * clarify discussion leader directions
 * evidence of preparation for discussion - see the section for your class on the Dracula page after 6:00pm
 * D Block: Alex, YeunSeok, BrianM
 * G Block: Josh, SangWoo, DongMyung

HW due: Dracula 9-12 1. sentence pattern - skip 2. Dracula discussion leaders ch 9-12 HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the questions **in bold** for Dracula ch 9-12 2. continue blogging
 * Class 16** (45 minute class)
 * D Block: Alex, YeunSeok, BrianM
 * G Block: Josh, SangWoo, DongMyung
 * submit to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class
 * include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE
 * you should have 5-6 blog posts at this point

HW due: see above 1. sentence pattern - skip 2. Dracula 3. OPE revising 4. time to read and blog HW: 1. Dracula ch 13-16 2. prepare for discussion
 * Class 17**
 * complete discussions from both D and G blocks
 * review thesis, 6-traits, literary terms in Dracula
 * discussions revising possibilities
 * remember to complete reflection

HW due: 1. Sentence Pattern 2. Dracula discussion ch 13-16 HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the questions **in bold** for Dracula ch 13-16 2. continue blogging
 * Class 18**
 * Block D: ch 13-16 Jinna, Ashley, Brina C.
 * Block G: ch 13-16 Hanna, Claire, Jenny
 * submit to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class
 * include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE
 * you should have 6-7 blog posts at this point

HW due: see above 1. AP Language pre-test 2. Reminders: HW: none - Spring Break, but it might be an excellent idea to blog and read //Dracula//...
 * Class 19**
 * 10 blogs due April 9th - check the rubric on the blogs page
 * keep on reading Dracula
 * if you have already been a Discussion Leader, make sure you have completed the reflection requirement

HW due: none due to Spring Break 1. Sentence Pattern 2. Dracula 3. blogging 4. time to read / blog HW: 1. read Dracula 17-20; evidence of preparation required 2. continue blogging
 * Class 20**
 * D Block complete presentation from class 18 (oral presentation needed)
 * G Block completed
 * review theme and 6-trait analysis; literary devices; use of terminology in science and religion discussion; OPE structure
 * upcoming presentations
 * D Block Ch 17-20 SeJune, Dean, DK
 * G Block Ch 17-20 Hijo, Angie, SooJin
 * review requirements
 * ten total due by Friday, April 9th

HW due: see above 1. Sentence Pattern 2. Dracula discussion: HW: 1. write a OPE, answering one of the questions **in bold** for Dracula ch 17-20 2. continue blogging
 * Class 21**
 * D Block Ch 17-20 SeJune, Dean, DK
 * G Block Ch 17-20 Hijo, Angie, SooJin
 * submit to Turnitin by the beginning of the next class
 * include one Sentence Pattern in your OPE
 * you should have ten blog posts by April 9th

HW due: see above 1. Sentence Pattern 2. revising OPE's 3. blogging reminder: ten posts due on April 9th 4. Dracula HW: 1. Dracula ch 21-24; evidence of preparation required HW due: 1. Sentence Pattern 2. Dracula discussion: HW: 1. OPE revising (follow the steps below): 2. continue working on your blog - ten posts due April 10th
 * Class 22**
 * we will now begin intensive revising on your Dracula (and JH) OPE's
 * contemplate example OPE's which one is better? Why?
 * select three of your six Dracula and JH OPE's to revise; copy and paste them on a new document
 * use the revising handout to begin revising your OPE's
 * time to revise and consult with Mr. Stephens
 * return quiz
 * discussion next class ch 21-24:
 * D block: Deborah, Stella, Angie, Lynn
 * G block: HoJoon, Brittney, Joseph
 * a quiz is possible
 * Class 23**
 * D block: Deborah, Stella, Angie, Lynn
 * G block: HoJoon, Brittney, Joseph
 * 1) double space your three selected OPE's
 * 2) print THREE copies
 * 3) on one of the copies, revise ALL THREE OPE's using the OPE revising handout - use pen or pencil
 * 4) ([|Revising the OPE and Example D block.pdf])
 * 5) ([|Revising the OPE and Example G block.pdf])
 * 6) bring the revised copy and the unrevised (clean) copies to class

HW due: see above 1. Sentence Pattern 2. complete presentations from class 23 3. continued OPE revising [|Revising and Editing using the 6 Traits with Sentence Patterns.pdf] 4. Dracula discussion next class ch 25-27 5. time to read and blog HW: 1. final drafts of three OPE's due class 26 2. ten total bolg posts due Saturday, April 10th @ 8:00am 3. Dracula ch 25-27 with evidence of preparation
 * Class 24**
 * D block: Jennifer, Lisa, Bo
 * G block: Terry, Nicholas, Hyun

HW due: see above 1. Sentence Pattern review 2. Dracula discussion ch 25-27: HW: 1. ten blog posts due Saturday, April 10th @ 8:00am 2. final draft of three OPE's submitted to Turnitin.com by the beginning of class 26 [|Revising and Editing using the 6 Traits with Sentence Patterns.pdf] 3. bring Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to class
 * Class 25**
 * D block: Jennifer, Lisa, Bo
 * G block: Terry, Nicholas, Hyun

**Special Note: Mr. Stephens will be absent for the Extra Class on Friday, April 9th. Please carefully read the instructions below and be respectful to the substitute. Thank you.**
Snow make up day: Friday, April 9th, 2010: A silent work time... HW due: none 1. This snow make up class is a **silent work time**. You must silently work on one of the following: HW: D block: see HW for Class 25 G block: see HW for Class 24
 * **ten** blog posts due tomorrow (Saturday), April 10th by 8:00am
 * (don't worry if you still are lacking the cluster map and/or RSS reader)
 * on you own, continue revising your three OPE's
 * all three final drafts are due before Class 26 (D block: Tuesday; G block: Wednesday)
 * [|OPE Revising Questions .pdf]
 * G block: you still need to read Dracula ch 25-27