Calendar 12th grade
Rotation 16
Meeting 2 2: Tues, Feb 14 • 4: Tues, Feb 14
due: PDG ch 15-17
classwork:
1. words 81&82 (end list 7)
2. circle discussion assignment
3. Psychological Criticism
4. psych analysis of "The Cat in the Hat"
5. CC#9 explanation
6. read self-portrait analyses
HW:
-read
PDG ch 15-17
-prepare for circle discussion [NB#31] Topics #3 and #5 going next class. Topic #4 going Friday.
-CC#9 - pysch lens readings [due before Thurs, 2/16 pm]
Meeting 1 2: Fri, Feb 10 • 4: Fri, Feb 10
due: PDG ch 9-11
classwork:
1. reading quiz - ch 9-11
2. words 79&80
3. intro to critical theory - psychological lens
4. psychological analysis of self-portraits
HW:
-read
PDG ch 12-14
-CC#9 - postponed This CC assignment will be due later in the week
Rotation 15
Meeting 4 2: Weds, Feb 8 • 4: Weds, Feb 8
due: PDG ch 6-8; IRB log
classwork:
1. words 77&78
2. review of ch 6-8 - episodic notes
3.
silent reading
HW:
-read PDG ch 9-11
Meeting 3 4: Mon, Feb 6 • 2: Tues, Feb 7
due: PDG ch 3-5
classwork:
1. words 75&76
2. 3rd quarter IRB log
3. allusions list for Dorian Gray
4. discussion - ch 3-5
5. activity - create a self-portrait
HW:
-IRB: update log, bring book next class
-read PDG ch 6-8
Meeting 2 2: Fri, Feb 3 • 4: Fri, Feb 3
due: PDG ch 1&2
classwork:
1. reading quiz ch. 1-2
2. vocab words 73&74
3.
discuss CC#8 - definitions of art
4. annotate preface of PDG
HW:
-read PDG ch 3-5
-bring scissors and glue to next class
Meeting 1 2: Weds, Feb 1 • 4: Weds, Feb 1
classwork:
1. vocab list 7 - words 71&72
2. NB#30 - notes on Oscar Wilde [from parts 1-3 of BBC documentary]
3. look at final exam
4. clean out binder
5. get book and start reading - The Picture of Dorian Gray
HW:
-read P.D.G. ch 1 & 2
-CC#8 - What is Art?
Fall Semester Final:
1. Turn in notebook
2. Vocabulary lists 1-6 (words 1-70)
3. Characteristics of the Romantic Era and how the work and life of the Romantic poets reflect them.
4. Biographical info. about the "big 6" Romantic poets (Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats)
5. Familiarity with seminar poems
6. Ability to use the TPCASTT strategy for analyzing a poem
Rotation 14
Meeting 3 4: Thurs, Jan 19 • 2: Fri, Jan 20
due: HW poems analysis (for Shelley & Keats)
classwork:
1. vocab quiz (list 6)
2. poetry work returned
3. book talks
HW:
-IRB reflection paper due to turnitin.com before Sun, 1/22 11:59pm
-completed IRB log due next class
-complete any missing poetry work
Meeting 2 2: Weds, Jan 18 • 4: Weds, Jan 18
due: HW poems analysis (for Coleridge & Byron)
classwork:
1. due date change: notebook is due on the day of the final
2. Shelley seminar
[NB#28-Shelley notes]
3. Keats seminar [NB#29-Keats notes]
HW:
-HW poems analysis (for Shelley & Keats)
-study for vocab quiz on list #6
Meeting 1 2: Fri, Jan 13 • 4: Fri, Jan 13
classwork:
1. words 69&70 (end of list 6)
2.
Coleridge seminar [NB#26-Coleridge notes]
3. Byron seminar [NB#27-Byron notes]
4. get HW poems (Coleridge & Byron)
HW:
- Shelley & Keats groups - seminar prep
-
HW poems analysis (for Coleridge & Byron)
Rotation 13
Meeting 4 2: Weds, Jan 11 • 4: Weds, Jan 11
due: IRB log; 4º annotations of 2 seminar poems; HW poems notes; 2º annotation of "The Tyger"
classwork:
1. words 67&68
2. book talks
3. IRB reflection paper assignment sheet
2º finish Wordsworth seminar
4. silent reading (finish poet poster, if necessary)
HW:
-prep for seminar (Coleridge and Byron on Friday)
-optional extra credit assignment due tonight
-2º finish HW poem notes (Wordsworth)
Meeting 3 4: Mon, Jan 9 • 2: Tues, Jan 10
due: Blake & Wordsworth groups: seminar poem notes
classwork:
1. words 65&66
2. procedure & expectations for seminar
3. Blake seminar: NB#24 - Blake notes
4. Wordsworth seminar: NB#25 - Wordsworth notes
HW:
-IRB log, book
-2 HW poems (Blake and Wordsworth) annotation and notes
Meeting 2 2: Fri, Jan 6 • 4: Fri, Jan 6
due: NB#23 - 1+ page of poet notes
classwork:
1. HW check - NB#23
2. words 63&64
3. seminar notes / poems distributed
4. library - make poet poster with group
HW:
-study/analyze seminar poem
-prepare for poet presentation
Meeting 1 2: Weds, Jan 4 • 4: Weds, Jan 4
classwork:
1. list 6 - words 61&62
2. Romantic poetry project assignment sheet
3. analyze "The World is Too Much With Us"
by William Wordsworth with TP-CASTT strategy
4. poet assignments for project
HW:
-NB#23 - 1+ page of notes on biographical info. about your assigned poet
Rotation 12
Meeting 4 2: Thurs, Dec 15 • 4: Thurs, Dec 15
classwork:
1. turn in IRB log
2. book talks
3. watch "Young Frankenstein"
HW:
-READ!! (Remember to keep track of all the pages that you read)
-optional extra credit assignment: watch a Frankenstein film and write a 600-700 word critical review of it [due by Weds, Jan. 11 11:59 pm to turnitin.com]
Meeting 3 4: Tues, Dec 13 • 2: Weds, Dec 14
due: knowledge of vocab list 5
classwork:
1. vocab quiz (list 5)
2. announcements
3. start watching "Young Frankenstein"
HW:
-AB#3 (for critical essay about Frankenstein) due to turnitin.com Weds, Dec 14 (before 11:59pm)
-IRB: update log; those doing a book talk: remember to bring the book you're telling us about
Meeting 2 2: Mon, Dec 12 • 4: Mon, Dec 12
classwork:
1. notes check
2. end of Frankenstein quiz
3. circle discussions
HW:
-AB#2 (for movie review) due to turnitin.com Mon, Dec 12 (before 11:59pm)
-study for vocab quiz (list 5)
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Dec 8 • 4: Thurs, Dec 8
due: Frank. ch. 20-22
classwork:
1. words 58-60 (end of list 5)
2. discuss ch 20-22
3. circle discussion questions
4. watch Frankenstein film trailers
5. library - choose movie review and critical essay for Annot. Bib #2 and #3
HW:
-finish reading Frank.
-prepare for circle discussion (take notes on ALL questions, write 2 discussion questions)
-AB#2 (for movie review) due to turnitin.com Mon, Dec 12 (before 11:59pm)
Rotation 11
Meeting 4 4: Tues, Dec 6 • 2: Tues, Dec 6
due: Frank. ch. 17-19; IRB log
classwork:
1. words 55-57
2. quick discussion - ch. 17-19
3. book talks
4. silent reading
HW:
-read Frank. ch. 20-22
Meeting 3 4: Fri, Dec 2 • 2: Mon, Dec 5
due: Frank. ch. 14-16; reading of Bloom essay
classwork:
1. words 52-54
2. discuss: ch. 14-16
3. NB#22 - Arguments for & against Victor Frankenstein making the creature a companion.
4. discuss ideas in Bloom essay
HW:
-read Frank. ch. 17-19
-IRB: update log, bring current IRB next class (those doing a book talk, remember to bring that book as well)
-annot. bib. #1 due to turnitin.com Mon, 12/5 before 11:59pm
Meeting 2 2: Thurs, Dec 1 • 4: Thurs, Dec 1
due: Frank. ch. 11-13; knowledge of list 4 words
classwork:
1. vocab quiz - list 4
2. list 5 - words 49-51
3. discuss ch 11-13
4. info. about the subtitle (Prometheus allusion)
5. annotated bib. assignment sheet / Bloom essay
HW:
-read Frank. ch. 14-16
-annot. bib. #1 due to turnitin.com Mon, 12/5 before 11:59pm
Meeting 1 2: Tues, Nov 29 • 4: Tues, Nov 29
due: Frank. ch. 4-10
classwork:
1. words 47&48 (end of list #4)
2. reading quiz - ch. 4-10
3. discuss ch 4-10
4. NB#21 - notes on annotated bibliographies
HW:
-read Frank. ch. 11-13
-study for vocab quiz (list #4)
Rotation 10
Meeting 4 2: Fri, Nov 18 • 4: Fri, Nov 18
due: IRB log, goals, book; ch. 1-3
classwork:
1. turn in IRB log
2. words 45&45
3. Frankenguide - reading guide ch 1-10
4. silent reading
HW:
1. read Frankenstein ch. 4-10
2. reading guide questions ch. 1-10
3. read IRB
Meeting 3 4: Weds, Nov 16 • 2: Thurs, Nov 17
due: Frankenstein letters; worksheet
classwork:
1. words 43&44
2. NB#19 - quickwrite: Write about one or more of the following questions
• How can scientific advancement and exploration be both good and bad? Examples?
• What are the tradeoffs for technological advances?
• What shapes us most: nature OR nurture? (i.e. biology OR environment)
• What motivates people to explore the unknown? Does it take a person with a certain temperament or personality? What kind of sacrifices might be involved in this kind of work?
• If you could devote your life to exploring the unknown, what “field” would you study? Why?
3. watch trailer of 1931 "Frankenstein" movie
4. NB#20 - notes on Mary Shelley (If you were absent today, copy the notes from a classmate.)
5. start reading ch. 1
HW:
-update IRB log, write goals, bring current IRB next class
-read Frankenstein ch. 1-3
Meeting 2 2: Tues, Nov 15 • 4: Tues, Nov 15
classwork:
1. words 41&42
2. read "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
3. NB#18 - answer questions on last page of poem in your notebook
Questions
- What power enables the Mariner to stop the wedding guest in his tracks? What is the value of "superstition" in this poem"?
- Why should it matter that the man stopped was on his way to a wedding?
- Why does the Mariner shoot the Albatross? Is any reason given in the poem?
- How is the albatross more than a plain old albatross -- what is its spiritual significance, if any? What do you make of the "breeze" that blows through the poem -- i.e. that at certain points the Mariner's ship is becalmed or takes sail?
- What event or process leads the Mariner to bless the sea-snakes unawares? Why does the Albatross then fall from his neck?
- Why must the Mariner continue with his penance -- why must he repeat his tale to everyone he can fix with his gaze?
4. chart - "Is It Romantic?"
5. get copy of Frankenstein
HW:
-read Letters at beginning of Frankenstein
-complete "Active Reading" guide worksheet
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Nov 10 • 4: Thurs, Nov 10
due: knowledge of Hamlet Act 4/5 plot, characters, passages
classwork:
1. words 39&40
2. Act 4&5 quiz
3. NB#17 - Romanticism notes (era, painting analysis, characteristics)
HW:
-final draft of Hamlet essay due before 11:59pm Mon, 11/14
Rotation 9
Meeting 4 2: Tues, Nov 8 • 4: Tues, Nov 8
due: current IRB
classwork:
1. vocab list #4 - words 37&38
2. PeerMark demo and instructions
3. silent reading
HW:
-PeerMark due before tonight 11:59pm
-study for Act 4 & 5 quiz
Meeting 3 4: Fri, Nov 4 • 2: Mon, Nov 7
due: CC#7 - Hamlet in prison
classwork:
1. announcements: IRB, Act 4 & 5 quiz (on Thurs, Nov 10), essay due date reminders
2. Act 4 & 5 review activities: Act 5 plot review, foils, Act 4&5 passages
3. class 2 - finish watching end of Branagh film
HW:
-rough draft of Hamlet essay due Mon, 11/7 before 11:59pm to turnitin.com
Meeting 2 2: Thurs, Nov 3 • 4: Thurs, Nov 3
due: essay topic choice, thesis, prewriting notes
classwork:
1. turn in prewriting
2. essay due dates & how to get Ms. Hill feedback
3. listen to "The American Life" broadcast about Hamlet performance in high-security prison
4. CC#7 - Hamlet in prison (response to broadcast)
HW:
-CC#7 - Hamlet in prison
-rough draft of Hamlet essay due Mon, 11/7 before 11:59pm to turnitin.com
Meeting 1 2: Tues, Nov 1 • 4: Tues, Nov 1
classwork:
1. discuss essay
2. groups - perform Act 5.2: the dramatic conclusion!
3. watch end of Branagh version of play
HW:
-
essay topic choice, thesis, prewriting notes
Rotation 8
Meeting 2 2: Fri, Oct 29 • 4: Fri, Oct 29
due: CC#6
classwork:
1. Hamlet essay topic options
2. highlights from CC#6
3. finish reading - Act 5.1
4. watch 2 film versions of the graveyard scene
HW:
-due Thurs, 11/3: essay topic choice, thesis, prewriting notes
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Oct 27 • 4: Thurs, Oct 28
due: knowledge of list 3 vocab words
classwork:
1. vocab quiz (list 3)
2. Hamlet (Facebook News Feed Edition) :)
3. start reading –Act 5.1
HW:
-CC#6 - your views of Hamlet
Rotation 7
Meeting 4 2: Tues, Oct 25 • 4: Tues, Oct 25
due: completed IRB log; current IRB
classwork:
1. turn in completed IRB log
2. words 35&36 (end of list 3)
3. finish character presentations (and NB#16-notes)
4. silent reading
HW:
-IRB reflection paper due to turnitin.com by 11:59pm Tues, 10/25
-study for vocab quiz (list 3) next class
Meeting 3 4: Fri, Oct 21 • 2: Mon, Oct 24
classwork:
1. words 33&34
2. character project presentations
3. NB#16-notes on character presentations
HW:
-IRB: complete log, bring current IRB book to next class
-IRB reflection paper due to turnitin.com by 11:59pm Tues, 10/25
Meeting 2 2: Thurs, Oct 20 • 4: Thurs, Oct 20
classwork:
1. words 31&32
2. expectations for character presentation
3. work time
HW:
-finish character presentation
Meeting 1 2: Tues, Oct 18 • 4: Tues, Oct 18
classwork:
1. pick up notebook
2. words 29&30
3. read Act 4.6&7
4. summary of Act 4
5. character committee presentation assignment
HW:
-NB#15 - "after reading Act 4" notes on character assignment
-work on presentation ideas; bring supplies to next class to work on presentation
Rotation 6
Meeting 4 2: Fri, Oct 14 • 4: Fri, Oct 14
due: IRB: log, book, 5+ titles on "Books I'd Like to Read" list; Notebook (NB#7-#14)
classwork:
1.
turn in IRB log & list
2. words 27&28
3. turn in notebook
4. discuss IRB reflection paper assignment
5. silent reading
HW:
-read IRB and start working on IRB reflection paper
Meeting 3 4: Weds, Oct 12 • 2: Thurs, Oct 13
classwork:
1. vocab list #3 - words 25&26
2. read Act 4.5
3. NB#14 (continued) - character notes
4. watch - Act 4.5 (Branagh film)
HW:
-IRB: log, book, 5+ titles on "Books I'd Like to Read" list
-Notebook due next class (NB#7 thru #14)
Meeting 2 2: Tues, Oct 11 • 4: Tues, Oct 11
due: annotation of Act 3 passages; knowledge of vocab words in list #2
classwork:
1. turn in Act 3 passages
2. vocab quiz (list 2)
3. character committee assignment
4. NB#13 - character notes (about your assigned character)
• What do you know about your character? (characteristics, relationships, concerns, secrets, etc.)
• What events has he/she been involved in?
• What questions do you have about your character?
5. read Act 4.1-4
HW:
-NB#14 - character notes for Act 4, scenes 1-4
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Oct 6 • 4: Thurs, Oct 6
due: IRB log (with goals)
classwork:
1. turn in log / new seating chart
2. words 22-24 (end of list #2)
3. read Act 3.3
4. NB#11 (log 3.3) - make 2 responses (rather than the usual 3)
5. read Act 3.4
HW:
-study for vocab quiz (list #2)
-NB#12 (log 3.4)
-annotate Act 3 passages
Rotation 5
Meeting 3 2: Tues, Oct 4 • 4: Mon, Oct 3
due: NB#10 (log 3.2)
classwork:
1. "Every 15 Minutes" debriefing (class 4)
2. IRB goals
3. words 19-21
4. share "To__ or not to ___" speech
5. Act 1&2 quizzes returned
HW:
-update IRB log
-make 1 or more goals for your independent reading (write in the box underneath this rotation's IRB log entry)
Meeting 2 2: Fri, Sept 30 • 4: Fri, Sept 30
due: NB#9 (log 3.1)
classwork:
1. Act 3 passages - read around
2. watch Brannagh film version of Act 3.2 (the play within the play)
3. read Act 3.2
HW:
-finish reading Act 3.2
-NB#10 (log 3.2)
-"To ___ or not to ___" speech due to turnitin.com by Sun, Oct 2 11:59 pm
Meeting 1 2: Weds, Sept 28 • 4: Weds, Sept 28
due: CC#5
classwork:
1. words 17&18
2. CC#5 results
3. read Act 3.1
4. everyone read "To be or not to be..."
5. discuss "To ___ or not to ___" speech assignment
HW:
-NB#9 (log 3.1)
-"To ___ or not to ___" speech due to turnitin.com by Sun, Oct 2 11:59 pm
Rotation 4
Meeting 4 2: Mon, Sept 26 • 4: Mon, Sept 26
due: understanding of Acts 1 & 2; NB#8 (log 2.2); IRB log
classwork:
1. words 15&16
2. Hamlet Act 1 & 2 quiz
3. silent reading
4. explanation of CC#5
HW:
-CC#5 - Puzzling People (in Hamlet)
Meeting 3 2: Fri, Sept 23 • 4: Thurs, Sept 22
classwork:
1. vocab list #2: words 13&14
2. read Act 2.2.238-444
3. read Act 2.2.445-end of Act
4. finish annotating Act 2 passages (annotate at least 3 on back of sheet)
HW:
-study for quiz on Acts 1 & 2
-finish
NB#8 (log 2.2)
-update IRB log; bring IRB next class
Meeting 2 2: Weds, Sept 21 • 4: Weds, Sept 21
Senior Picnic!
Meeting 1 2: Mon, Sept 19 • 4: Mon, Sept 19
due: NB#7 (log 2.1); knowledge of list #1 vocab words
classwork:
1. vocab quiz - list #1
2. discuss examples of deception in the play so far
3. read key passages in Act 2
4. read Act 2.2.1-237
5.
annotate key passages in Act 2
6. college essay tips packet
HW:
-NB#8 (log 2.2 - 1 reponse)
-optional: read college essay packet
Rotation 3
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Sept 15 • 4: Thurs, Sept 15
classwork:
1. pick up your notebook; consider alternative responses for Hamlet log
2. college essay tips presentation - Sandi Brod
3. read Hamlet Act 2.1
4. start NB#7 (log 2.1)
HW:
-finish NB#7 (log 2.1)
-study for vocab quiz on list #1 (Monday!)
-finish CC#4 - mythological allusions in Hamlet
Rotation 2
Meeting 4 2: Tues, Sept 13 • 4: Tues, Sept 13
due: IRB log; IRB; CC#3
classwork:
1. turn in IRB log
2. explanation for CC#4 - mythological allusions in Hamlet
3. silent reading
HW:
-CC#4 (topic closes on Thurs, 9/15 at 11pm)
-read your IRB
-work on your college essays!
Meeting 3 2: Mon, Sept 12 • 4: Fri, Sept 9
due: NB#5 (log 1.4); notebook
classwork:
1. words 11 & 12
2. read Act 1.5
3. NB#6 (log 1.5)
4. turn in notebook
5. watch ghost scene (Branagh film)
HW:
-complete IRB log
-read/bring IRB next class
-CC#3 - Your First IRB of the Year [Post this as soon as you choose a book. Tues, 9/13 at the latest.]
Meeting 2 2: Thurs, Sept 8 • 4: Thurs, Sept 8
due: NB#4 (log 1.3)
classwork:
1. Library - Ms. Stutzman book talks
2. IRB reading log; Books I Want to Read list
3. read Act 1.4
HW:
-NB#5 (log 1.4)
-CC#3 - Your First IRB of the Year [Post this as soon as you choose a book. Tues, 9/13 at the latest.]
Meeting 1 2: Tues, Sept 6 • 4: Tues, Sept 6
due: reading of Act 1.2; NB#3 (log 1.2)
classwork:
1.
words 7 & 8
2. review passages from Act 1.2
3. 15 minutes Hamlet!
4. read Act 1.3
HW:
-NB#4 (log 1.3)
-CC#3 - Your First IRB of the Year [Post this as soon as you choose a book. Tues, 9/13 at the latest.]
Rotation 1
Meeting 4 2: Thurs, Sept 1 • 4: Thurs, Sept 1
due: NB#2 - log 1.1; CC#2 - Books!
classwork:
- words 5 & 6
- IRB program explanation
- watch Branagh version of Act 1.2
- read Act 1.2
HW:
-finish reading Act 1.2
-NB#3 - log 1.2
-start looking for your first IRB
Meeting 3 2: Weds, Aug. 31 • 4: Tues, Aug. 30
due: materials; analysis of "How to Enjoy Reading Shakespeare"; CC#1 - Time Machine
classwork:
- materials check
- discuss article
- words 3 & 4
- Hamlet log explanation
- read Hamlet 1.1.81-end
HW:
-CC#2 - Books! Books! Books!
-NB#2 - log for 1.1
Meeting 2 2: Mon, Aug. 29 • 4: Mon, Aug. 29
due: turnitin & collaborize registration; class materials; Hamlet
classwork:
- seating chart
- vocab list #1: words 1 & 2
- Collaborize Classroom introduction
- NB#1 - Hamlet wordle [a) make 5 column chart b) sort words from Hamlet wordle into categories c) make 4+ predictions about the play based on the word cloud]
- read Hamlet 1.1.1-80
HW:
-CC#1 - Time Machine
-read, annotate, & SOAPSTone "How to Enjoy Reading Shakespeare"
-materials check next class (9 pts): Hamlet, English spiral notebook, binder with 4 tabs
Meeting 1 2: Thurs, Aug. 25 • 4: Thurs, Aug. 25
classwork:
- intros & interviews
- course content
- college essay info.
- acronyms
HW:
-Enroll in my turnitin.com class
-Register for my Collaborize Classroom site
-Get class materials (spiral-bound notebook, binder with 4 tabs: current work, IRB, miscellaneous, returned work)
-Bring Hamlet next class