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ENGLISH IV

 

 

 

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Quarter 4
 
 
We took tests over "THe Speckled Band" and the"Murders in the R
 
3/23, Friday- Quiz over "The History of Mystery" handout Background on Sherlock and begin "Adventure of the Dancing Men"
 
3/22, Thursday- Voc. 10, 1-10 quiz Finish "Murders" and study for test that is Monday. Quiz tomorrow over "The History of Mystery" handout.
 
3/21, Wednesday- Continue reading story and answering questions. You can find questions under the links tab in Q4 folder. 
H.W. study for Voc. 10, 1-10 quiz
 
3/20, Tuesday- Begin reading "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and listen to it if you want here "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" audio
Get the handout and begin answering questions.
 
3/19, Monday- Voc. 7, copy all 20 definitions, complete exercises for the first 10 words, find links in Q4
 
 
Quarter 3

 

http://lettersoffrankenstein.weebly.com/map--family-tree.html map

 

https://www.planetebook.com/ebooks/Frankenstein.pdf book online

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC0NOZB8Dwk audio

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyyrwoCec1k  John Green Crash Course

 

 

2/21, Wednesday- Quiz over chapters 21-24, get into groups and look for assigned themes and symbols.

2/20, Tuesday- read chapters 22-24.

H.W.- finish the book. Study for quiz over chapters 21-24.

2/19, Monday- Read chapter 21 after 10-15 quiz.

H.W.- finish chapter 21 for homework and study for 16-20 quiz 

2/16, Friday- Read chapters 19-20.

H.W.- quiz Monday over 10-15 and Tuesday over 16-20

2/15, Thursday- voc 6 test, finish working on monster and paragraph

H.W.- finish monster and paragraph due Friday

2/14, Wednesday- create your monster that controls you. Write a paragraph about it. 

H.W.- Voc 6 test tomorrow

2/13, Tuesday- Voc. 6, 11-20 exercises

H.W.-Voc. 6, 1-20 test Thursday

2/12, Monday- finish reading through chapter 17 and answer questions

2/9, Friday- Read chapters 9-12 and complete Dr. Phil episode.

2/8, Thursday- quiz over chapters 6-8, and begin reading chapter 9.

2/7, Wednesday- Finish reading chapters 6-8 and answer questions.

H.W.- finish reading and study for quiz over 6-8.

2/6, Tuesday- Write a comparison contrast paragraph about one of the clips in relation to book. Begin reading chapters 6-8. 

2/5, Monday- Finish watching different movie versions of Frankenstein's creation; answer questions about each clip. QUIZ over chapters 1-5

2/2, Friday- Watch different movie versions of Frankenstein's creation; answer questions about each clip.

2/1, Thursday- handout on literary lenses, quiz over chapters 1-4; read chapter 5.

1/31, Wednesday- Quiz letters 1-4, read chapters 1-4 and answer questions

H.W.- study for quiz over chapters 1-4

1/30, Tuesday- finish letter 4 and complete Romanticism wkst, begin chapter 1

H.W.- study for quiz over letters 1-4

1/29, Monday- Romanticism handout, questions for letters-chapter 8; read letters 1-3 and start on 4, answer questions as we read and discuss. 

1/26, Friday- Background information for Frankenstein, handout on weather in novel and pre-reading thought questions

1/25, Thursday- finish discussion, assignment for satire recipe

1/24, Wednesday- finish questions and find 1 example of ethos, pathos, or logos; 3 examples logical fallacies; 3 examples of satire

1/23, Tuesday- Voc 6 quiz, work on questions for "A Modest Proposal"

1/22, Monday- finish reading "A Modest Proposal" and finish the chart, study for Voc 6 quiz

1/16- 1/19- OUT FOR SNOW

1/12, Friday- SNOW DAY

1/11. Thursday- vote for senior superlatives

1/10, Wednesday- continue “A Modest Proposal” and begin completing chart

1/9, Tuesday- begin "A Modest Proposal" can be found in book pp. 617-625, five handouts for essay

1/8, Monday, Voc. 6 video and exercises

 
 
Quarter 2
 
October- November 22- King Arthur background and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight;" read "How to Go Bankrupt in 10 Easy Steps" and identify satirical techniques and complete chart; satire packet & editorial cartoon;
The Canterbury Tales including the prologue and "The WIfe of Bath tale, Voc.2-4 lessons with tests on all material. Links to all can be found on the links page under Quarter 2 links.  
 
 

Use this website for all assignments for Macbeth .

 

https://myshakespeare.com/macbeth

 

Monday, 11/27- Introduction to Macbeth and Shakespeare, in-class activity 

 

Tuesday, 11/28- 22 line version of the play acted out by groups; handout on 10 interesting facts about the play; read, watch, and analyze Act 1, scene 1of Macbeth

 

Wednesday, 11/29-

Watch five interpretations of the opening scene. Complete the handout and class activity. Document with details in Quarter 2 links in Macbeth folder.

 

H.W. Finish reading Act 1, scene 2. https://myshakespeare.com/macbeth/act-1-scene-2

Listen while you read. If you are having a difficult time understanding the language, read a modern language translation on the site. You can also click on a summary of the scene. Answer the questions associated with the scene. Watch the character interview for Duncan, King of Scotland. Answer the questions for the video. The document for this assignment can be found in Quarter 2 links in Macbeth folder. 

 

Thursday, 11/30- Monday,12/4- Work in groups and present about Act I, scene iii project. 

H.W.- finish reading for Act I and all of Act II. Answer questions. Quiz over Acts I and II Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, 12/5- Quiz over Acts I and II, time given in class to finish questions for a late grade.

 

Wednesday, 12/6- Discuss Acts I and II and watch. 

 

Thursday, 12/7- Read Act III out loud in class and answer questions. These can be found on links page under Quarter 2 links in Macbeth folder.

 

Friday, 12/8- Finish Act III and watch. Take up questions.


Monday, 12/11- Read Act IV and answer questions. Begin Act V and get questions. These can be found on links page under Quarter 2 links in Macbeth folder.

H.W.- Vocabulary 4, 11-20 exercises. Video and exercises can be found on links page under Quarter 2 links in 1-5 Quack folder.

 

Tuesday, 12/12- Finish Act V, and finish all questions. Discuss and complete handouts on themes, symbols, and characterization. Take up Voc. 4, 11-20.

H.W.- study for test over Voc. 4, 1-20 Wednesday. Final test over Macbeth Fridaday. 

 

Wednesday, 12/13-  Complete discussion of play and take Voc. 4, 1-20 test. Get crossword.

H.W. - Study for test over Macbeth.

 

Thursday, 12/14-  Review for test over Macbeth

 

Friday, 12/15-   Test over Macbeth take up Act V questions and crossword puzzle

H.W. - study for exam

 

Monday, 12/18-Wednesday, 12/20- exams 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Voc. 4, 11-20.

 

 
 
Quarter 1
 
Monday, 8/7-
Go over syllabus. Ice breakers and Improv if time
H.W. Fill out student information online. Click on this link. 
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Read for summer reading test that is Friday over A Handmaid's Tale  (click on title for book online) free audio of book here for Part 1 and here for Part 2
 
Tuesday, 8/8-
Ice breakers and Improv
H.W.-  Fill out student information online. Click on this link. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7gXgg1Yn-7mN-cmdxBmlVHCode5ypvlxdlP9fsO2g5SfHJQ/viewformRead for summer reading test that is Monday over A Handmaid's Tale  (click on title for book online) free audio of book here for Part 1 and here for Part 2
 
Wednesday, 8/9
 
Begin notes on How to Read Literature Like a Professor - see links page for link to powerpoint and notes
H.W.-  Fill out student information online. Click on this link. 
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Read for summer reading test that is Monday over A Handmaid's Tale  (click on title for book online) free audio of book here for Part 1 and here for Part 2
Thursday, 8/10-
Continue notes on How to Read Literature Like a Professor - see links page for link to powerpoint and notes
H.W.-  Fill out student information online. Click on this link. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7gXgg1Yn-7mN-cmdxBmlVHCode5ypvlxdlP9fsO2g5SfHJQ/viewform
Read for summer reading test that is Monday over A Handmaid's Tale  (click on title for book online) free audio of book here for Part 1 and here for Part 2
Friday, 8/11- finish notes How to Read Literature Like a Professor - see links page for link to powerpoint and notes if you were absent or did not finish.
 
H.W.- School supplies Mon. and a ream of paper or kleenex
Read for summer reading test that is Monday over A Handmaid's Tale  (click on title for book online) free audio of book here for Part 1 and here for Part 2
 
Monday, 8/14- summer reading test
 
Tuesday, 8/15- Hero's Journey handout and notes
 
Wednesday, 8/16- finish Hero's Journey handout and notes
 
Thursday, 8/17- background information and notes on Anglo Saxons
 
Friday, 8/18- handout of Anglo Saxon literary devices and analysis of "The Seafarer" Turn in.
 
Monday,8/21- historical and scientific video and reading on eclipses
 
Tuesday, 8/22- begin Beowulf by reading "The Wrath of Grendel" and "The Coming of Beowulf" on handout that you annotate. study guide given out.
 
 
Wednesday, 8/23- Continue reading and analyzing Beowulf and answering study guide questions.
H.W.- finish the questions for "The Battle with Grendel" and "The Battle of Grendel's Mother"
Quiz Monday over the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey 
 
Thursday, 8/24-  continue reading Beowulf and answer study guide questions as we go.
H.W.- Quiz Monday over the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey 
 
Friday, 8/25- Complete the reading and study guide for Beowulf . Complete the 12 Stages of the Hero's Journey for Beowulf.
 
H.W.- Quiz Monday over the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey 
 
Monday, 8/28- Quiz  over the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey,  Quack Voc. 1, part 1definitions and exercises- found under Q1 links
 
H.W. - finish Quack Voc. 1, part 1 exercises
Test Thursday over Beowulf
 
Tuesday, 8/29- turn in voc. 1, part 1 exercises, work on theme analysis
 
H.W.- finish one theme analysis, study test Thursday over Beowulf
 
Wednesday, 8/30- review for test over Beowulf, work on paragraphs over theme and symbol that are due Friday. Bring to class. 
 
H.W.- study for test. 
 
Thursday, 8/31- TEST over Beowulf. Turn in study guide questions
 
H.W.- finish 3 paragraphs in theme and symbol packet
 
Friday, 9/1- Breakout EDU game over Beowulf,  turn in 3 paragraphs in theme and symbol packet
 
Tuesday, 9/5-  JAWS with questions and hero's journey
 
Wednesday, 9/6-  JAWS with questions and hero's journey
 
H.W.- Study for Voc. 1 part 1 quiz- re-watch video 
 
Thursday, 9/7-  JAWS with questions and hero's journey, Voc 1 quiz over first 10 words
 
Friday, 9/8-finish JAWS 
 
Monday, 9/11- Vocabulary for Voc. 1 part 2 11-20 exercises, get vocabulary and complete assignment
H.W.- begin studying for Voc. 1 1-20 test that will be Thursday. 
 
Tuesday, 9/12- check vocabulary 1, 11-20 exercises, watch vocabulary video, work on hero's journey for Jaws, discuss essay
H.W.-  study for Voc. 1 1-20 test that will be Thursday.
 
Wednesday, 9/13- sub in class, work on hero's journey if not finished and work on body paragraph for essay
H.W.-  study for Voc. 1 1-20 test that will be Thursday.
 
Thursday, 9/14- Voc. test 1, 1-20, continue working in essay
 
Friday, 9/15- work on rough draft of body paragraphs that are due Tuesday.
H.W.- complete body paragraphs by Tuesday. Refer to my Beowulf/Jaws folder under my links page for essay template, directions, example essay, etc. 
 
Monday, 9/18- guidance in library, sign up for Tennessee Promise. 
H.W.- complete body paragraphs by Tuesday. Refer to my Beowulf/Jaws folder under my links page for essay template, directions, example essay, etc. Share your essay with me via Google docs to this email trfairchild72@gmail.com
 
Tuesday, 9/19- Friday9/29- work on essay and peer edit in class, Voc. 2, 1-10 exercises and quiz, grammar review for ACT. Turn in essay 9/29 for extra credit. It is due Monday. 
 
Monday, 10/2-  Read "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and answer ?s  on study guide. SInce there is a sub, turn in essay  Tuesday.
 
Tuesday, 10/3- Get Voc. 2, part 2 11-20, watch video and complete exercises, test over Voc. 2, 1-20 will be Friday
 
Wednesday, 10/4
 
 
 
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