Homework: English 9 (Period 6)

  • Week of 03/30 - 04/03

    Hello students! Welcome to remote learning. For our next steps moving forward during remote learning, my classes will meet weekly following the regular odd / even day schedule. Monday, 03/30, is an even day, so students who have me for periods two and six will "meet." Tuesday, 03/31, is an odd day, so periods one, three, and five will "meet" (please reference one of the messages I sent on Remind yesterday regarding the change in the schedule). I want to make this experience as smooth as possible; therefore, I changed "class times" accordingly.  
     
    Please log on to Google Classroom. There, you will various tabs and information regarding our new virtual classroom. Take a few minutes to explore. Please read the announcements before getting started. When you log on for each class session, you will need to sign-in for attendance (you will see a date for each class session). Next, you will need to take a look at the agenda for the day (you will see a date for each class). There, you will find what will need to get accomplished and what you are going to be working on. I will post the instructions accordingly. Please pay attention to ALL due dates / times. :)
     

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 03/01/20 & end date = 03/31/20) = Tues., 03/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 04/01/20 & end date = 04/03/20) = Fri., 04/03 at 8:59pm PST

    **Discussion on Google Classroom = Thurs., 04/02 (1:00-1:30pm)

    *Advanced English:

    • EXTENDED: Finish reading The Human Comedy by William Saroyan (pp. 11-192) = Fri., 04/03

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 03/23 - 03/27

    Extended Spring Break

     

    Week of 03/16 - 03/20

    Spring Break

     

    Week of 03/09 - 03/13

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 03/01/20 & end date = 03/31/20) = Tues., 03/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 24 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 03/12
    - Ch. 24 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 03/12
    - Ch. 24 vocab. test = Thurs., 03/12

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Essay:
      • Mini Outline (thesis statement and three topic sentences) = Mon., 03/09 by the end of class
      • Final draft of essay = Fri., 03/13 on turnitin.com by 11:59pm PST
        • Submit the hard copy of your rubric to me (with full MLA heading) = Fri., 03/13
    • Review:
      • Annotations / notes from each chapter
      • Descriptions of characters found on the character list (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict (found in your notes / Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide)

    *Advanced English:

    • Read The Human Comedy by William Saroyan (pp. 11-192) = Mon., 03/23

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 03/02 - 03/06

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 03/01/20 & end date = 03/31/20) = Tues., 03/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 23 vocab. index cards = Wed., 03/04
    - Ch. 23 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 03/06
    - Ch. 23 vocab. test = Fri., 03/06

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Figurative language activity (refer to your notes in your class notebook and Ms. Ohanian's English Resource guide: pp. 5, 20, 23, 24) = Wed., 03/04
    • Essay:
      • Mini Outline (thesis statement and three topic sentences) = Fri., 03/06 by the end of class
      • Final draft of essay = Fri., 03/13 on turnitin.com by 11:59pm PST
        • Submit the hard copy of your rubric to me (with full MLA heading) = Thurs., 03/12
    • Review:
      • Annotations / notes from each chapter
      • Descriptions of characters found on the character list (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict (found in your notes / Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide)

    *Advanced English:

    • Read The Human Comedy by William Saroyan (pp. 11-192) = Tues., 03/24

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 02/24 - 02/28

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 02/01/20 & end date = 02/29/20) = Sat., 02/29 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 22 vocab. index cards = Wed., 02/26
    - Ch. 22 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Wed., 02/26
    - Ch. 22 vocab. test = Wed., 02/26

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Completed novel vs. movie notes (by the end of class) = Wed., 02/26
    • Review:
      • Annotations / notes from each chapter
      • Descriptions of characters found on the character list (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict (found in your notes / Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide)

    *Advanced English:

    • Read The Human Comedy by William Saroyan (pp. 11-192) = Tues., 03/24

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 02/17 - 02/21

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 02/01/20 & end date = 02/29/20) = Sat., 02/29 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 21 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 02/20
    - Ch. 21 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 02/20
    - Ch. 21 vocab. test = Thurs., 02/20

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Completed character chart = Thurs., 02/20
    • End of unit exam = Thurs., 02/20
    • Review:
      • Annotations / notes from each chapter
      • Descriptions of characters found on the character list (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (on Google Classroom)
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict (found in your notes / Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide)

    - SpringBoard (textbook):

    • p. 265 (#2) = Tues., 02/18
      • Analyzing characters: primary, secondary, flat, static, round, dynamic, thematic topics
        • Reference characterization in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - Debate outline:

    • Complete your assigned section of the debate outline for Tom Robinson's trial and be ready to present your ideas / findings in class = Tues., 02/18:
      • Opening Statement
      • Claim One
      • Claim Two
      • Claim Three
      • Claim Four
      • Rebuttal One
      • Rebuttal Two
      • Rebuttal Three
      • Rebuttal Four
      • Closing Statement

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 02/10 - 02/14

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 02/01/20 & end date = 02/29/20) = Sat., 02/29 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 20 vocab. index cards = Fri., 02/14
    - Ch. 20 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 02/14
    - Ch. 20 vocab. test = Fri., 02/14
    - Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide:

    • Review literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Read:
      • Chapter nineteen (pp. 216-226) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty (pp. 227-234) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-one (pp. 235-241) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-two (pp. 242-247) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-three (pp. 248-259) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-four (pp. 260-271) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-five (pp. 272-276) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-six (pp. 277-283) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-seven (pp. 284-291) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-eight (pp. 292-305) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter twenty-nine (pp. 306-310) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter thirty (pp. 311-317) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter thirty-one (pp. 318-323) =  Fri., 02/14
    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Continue completing the character chart
      • Continue annotating each chapter (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that highlight different literary terms found in the text
      • Reference the descriptions of characters found on the character list (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms (as needed) --> found in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - SpringBoard (textbook):

    • p. 265 (#2) = Tues., 02/18
      • Analyzing characters: primary, secondary, flat, static, round, dynamic, thematic topics
        • Reference characterization in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - Debate outline:

    • Complete your assigned section of the debate outline for Tom Robinson's trial and be ready to present your ideas / findings in class = Tues., 02/18:
      • Opening Statement
      • Claim One
      • Claim Two
      • Claim Three
      • Claim Four
      • Rebuttal One
      • Rebuttal Two
      • Rebuttal Three
      • Rebuttal Four
      • Closing Statement

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     

    Week of 02/03 - 02/07

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 02/01/20 & end date = 02/29/20) = Sat., 02/29 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 19 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 02/06
    - Ch. 19 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 02/06
    - Ch. 19 vocab. test = Thurs., 02/06
    - Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide:

    • Review literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Read:
      • Chapter nine (pp. 85-101) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter ten (pp. 102-113) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter eleven (pp. 114-128) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter twelve (pp. 131-143) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter thirteen (pp. 144-152) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter fourteen (pp. 153-163) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter fifteen (pp. 164-176) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter sixteen (pp. 177-188) = Thurs., 02/06
      • Chapter seventeen (pp. 189-202) = Thurs., 02/06
      • Chapter eighteen (pp. 203-215) = Thurs., 02/06
      • Chapter nineteen (pp. 216-226) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty (pp. 227-234) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-one (pp. 235-241) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-two (pp. 242-247) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-three (pp. 248-259) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-four (pp. 260-271) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-five (pp. 272-276) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-six (pp. 277-283) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-seven (pp. 284-291) = Wed., 02/12
      • Chapter twenty-eight (pp. 292-305) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter twenty-nine (pp. 306-310) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter thirty (pp. 311-317) =  Fri., 02/14
      • Chapter thirty-one (pp. 318-323) =  Fri., 02/14
    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Continue completing the character chart
      • Continue annotating each chapter (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that highlight different literary terms found in the text
      • Reference the descriptions of characters found on the character list (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms (as needed) --> found in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - SpringBoard (textbook):

    • pp. 258-259 = Wed., 02/12
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#2-7)
        • *Question 7 will be analyzed separately by completing a SMELL graphic organizer (refer to chapter twenty)
          • Refer to chapter twenty and p. 259 for specific references to scenes from the text that will help clarify what type of information each question of the SMELL graphic organizer is asking for in relation to the novel

     

    Week of 01/27 - 01/31

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 01/01/20 & end date = 01/31/20) = Fri., 01/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 18 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 01/30
    - Ch. 18 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 01/30
    - Ch. 18 vocab. test = Thurs., 01/30
    - Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide:

    • Review literary terms / devices, characterization, internal and external conflict

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Read:
      • Chapter five (pp. 46-55) = Thurs., 01/30
      • Chapter six (pp. 56-64) = Thurs., 01/30
      • Chapter seven (pp. 65-71) = Thurs., 01/30
      • Chapter eight (pp. 72-84) = Thurs., 01/30
      • Chapter nine (pp. 85-101) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter ten (pp. 102-113) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter eleven (pp. 114-128) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter twelve (pp. 131-143) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter thirteen (pp. 144-152) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter fourteen (pp. 153-163) = Tues., 02/04
      • Chapter fifteen (pp. 164-176) = Tues., 02/04
    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Continue completing the character chart
      • Continue annotating each chapter (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that highlight different literary terms found in the text
      • Reference the descriptions of characters found on the character list (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms (as needed) --> found in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - SpringBoard (textbook):

    • p. 233 = Thurs., 01/30
      • Complete the graphic organizer by referring to chapter one and by using red for concrete details and green for commentary
    • p. 236 = Thurs., 01/30
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#2-5)
        • Refer to chapter four

     

    Week of 01/20 - 01/24

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 01/01/20 & end date = 01/31/20) = Fri., 01/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 17 vocab. index cards = Fri., 01/24
    - Ch. 17 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 01/24
    - Ch. 17 vocab. test = Fri., 01/24

    - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Anticipatory Guide = Wed., 01/22
      • Select EITHER 'agree' or 'disagree' for each of the seven statements. Then, write a one-sentence explanation for your response (the rationale / reasoning for your answer).
    • Read:
      • Chapter one (pp. 3-16) = Tues., 01/28
      • Chapter two (pp. 17-24) = Tues., 01/28
      • Chapter three (pp. 25-35) = Tues., 01/28
      • Chapter four (pp. 36-45) = Tues., 01/28
    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Begin completing the character chart
      • Begin annotating each chapter (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that highlight different literary terms found in the text
      • Reference the descriptions of characters found on the character list (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the connections / relationships of characters found on the character map (as needed) --> found on Google Classroom
      • Reference the definitions of literary terms (as needed) --> found in Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - SpringBoard (textbook):

    • p. 188 = Wed., 01/22
      • Image analysis in preparation for class discussion
    • p. 191 = Wed., 01/22
      • Read
      • Annotate (use red for concrete details, green for commentary, and reference you resource guide to review how to annotate)
    • p. 192 = Wed., 01/22
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#1, 2)
    • pp. 192-195 = Wed., 01/22
      • Read informational text
      • Annotate (use red for concrete details, green for commentary, and reference you resource guide to review how to annotate)
    • pp. 196-197 = Wed., 01/22
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#3-8)
    • pp. 202-204 = Fri., 01/24
      • Read
      • Annotate (use red for concrete details, green for commentary, and reference you resource guide to review how to annotate)
    • pp. 205-206 = Fri., 01/24
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#1-7*)
        • *Question 7 will be analyzed separately by completing a SOAPSTone graphic organizer
    • pp. 208-209 = Fri., 01/24
      • Review the Civil Rights Timeline

    *Advanced English:

    • EXTENDED: Return your signed letter of acknowledgment (regardless of placement in advanced English or not) = Tues., 01/21 at snack

     

    Week of 01/13 - 01/17

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 01/01/20 & end date = 01/31/20) = Fri., 01/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 16 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 01/16
    - Ch. 16 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 01/16
    - Ch. 16 vocab. test = Thurs., 01/16

     - Martin Luther King speech & presentation (printed, typed, image / symbol hand drawn in color) = Fri., 01/17

    • In addition to typing and printing a hard copy of your MLK speech, I also want you to submit your MLK speech to turnitin.com by 8:00am PST on Fri., 01/17.

     - To Kill a Mockingbird:

    • Anticipatory Guide = Fri., 01/17
      • Select EITHER 'agree' or 'disagree' for each of the seven statements. Then, write a one-sentence explanation for your response (the rationale / reasoning for your answer).

    - SpringBoard (textbook) = Wed., 01/22

    • p. 188
      • Image analysis in preparation for class discussion
    • p. 191
      • Read
      • Annotate (use red for concrete details, green for commentary, and reference you resource guide to review how to annotate)
    • p. 192
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#1, 2)
    • pp. 192-194
      • Read informational text
      • Annotate (use red for concrete details, green for commentary, and reference you resource guide to review how to annotate)
    • pp. 196-197
      • Answer textual analysis questions (#3-8)

    *Advanced English:

    • EXTENDED: Pick up results (letter of acknowledgment) = Fri., 01/17 at snack
    • EXTENDED: Return your signed letter of acknowledgment (regardless of placement in advanced English or not) = Tues., 01/21 at snack

     

    Week of 01/06 - 01/10

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 01/01/20 & end date = 01/31/20) = Fri., 01/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 15 vocab. index cards = Fri., 01/10
    - Ch. 15 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 01/10
    - Ch. 15 vocab. test = Fri., 01/10

     - SSR book check (200+ pages regular, 300+ pages advanced) = Fri., 01/10

    *Advanced English:
    - For students interested in applying for advanced English for the spring 2020 semester (does NOT pertain to students who are already enrolled in advanced English): 

    • Pick up the advanced English application from my classroom = Tuesday, 01/07 at snack
    • Please return your completed and signed applications on Wednesday, 01/08 at snack (students who try to submit late applications after the deadline will not be considered!)
    • Assessment of writing sample = Thursday, 01/09 at lunch in my classroom (bring your lunch to eat and good luck!) :)
    • Pick up results (letter of acknowledgment) = Friday, 01/10 at Enrichment
    • Return your signed letter of acknowledgment (regardless of placement in advanced English or not) = Monday, 01/13 at snack
      • If you get accepted into advanced English and I do not receive your signed letter of acknowledgment by the due date and time, you will be disqualified from enrolling this semester. No exceptions!

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    Week of 12/09 - 12/13

    - Oral SSR book report = Tues., 12/10

    - Part One of the final exam (vocabulary: chapters 1-5, 7-11) = Thurs., 12/12

    *EXTRA CREDIT (tissue box) = Fri., 12/13 by Snack

      • Please write your full MLA heading on the bottom of the tissue box.

     

    Week of 12/02 - 12/06

    - Ch. 14 vocab. index cards = Fri., 12/06
    - Ch. 14 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 12/06
    - Ch. 14 vocab. test = Fri., 12/06

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • Essay
      • Final draft of essay = Mon., 12/02 on turnitin.com by 11:59pm PST
      • Peer review worksheet = Wed., 12/04
    • Please bring your book to class to return to the Cybrary = Wed., 12/04

    - Oral SSR book report = Tues., 12/10 

     

    Week of 11/12 - 11/22

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 11/01/19 & end date = 11/30/19) = Sat., 11/30 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 13 vocab. index cards = Wed., 11/20
    - Ch. 13 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 11/22
    - Ch. 13 vocab. test = Fri., 11/22

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • Essay
      • Outline
        • Introduction = Mon., 11/18
        • Body Paragraph #1 = Wed., 11/20
        • Body Paragraph #2 = Wed., 11/20
        • Body Paragraph #3 = Fri., 11/22
        • Conclusion = Fri., 11/22
    • Come to class with a printed hard copy of your essay (in color following the JSWP) = Fri., 11/22
    • Peer Review (in class) = Fri., 11/22
    • Edit and revise entire essay = 11/22/19 - 12/01/19
    • Final draft of essay = Mon., 12/02 on turnitin.com by 11:59pm PST

    *Advanced English:
    - Completed project for Of Mice and Men = Wed., 11/20 by snack

    • Please write your full MLA heading on the upper left-hand corner and staple the rubric to the BACK of your project!

     

    Week of 11/11 - 11/15

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 11/01/19 & end date = 11/30/19) = Sat., 11/30 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 12 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 11/14
    - Ch. 12 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 11/14
    - Ch. 12 vocab. test = Thurs., 11/14

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • Essay
      • Outline
        • Introduction = Mon., 11/18
        • Body Paragraph #1 = Wed., 11/20
        • Body Paragraph #2 = Wed., 11/20
        • Body Paragraph #3 = Fri., 11/22
        • Conclusion = Fri., 11/22
    • Edit and revise entire essay = 11/22/19 - 12/01/19
    • Peer Review (in class) = Mon., 12/02
    • Final draft of essay = Mon., 12/02 on turnitin.com by 11:59pm PST

    *Advanced English:
    - Completed project for Of Mice and Men = Wed., 11/20 by snack

    • Please write your full MLA heading on the upper left-hand corner and staple the rubric to the BACK of your project!

     

    Week of 11/04 - 11/08

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 11/01/19 & end date = 11/30/19) = Sat., 11/30 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 11 vocab. index cards = Wed., 11/06
    - Ch. 11 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 11/08
    - Ch. 11 vocab. test = Fri., 11/08

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • Review your annotations / notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text (in class notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text)

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

    • Movie Night! Theme: “Drift Into the Night!” Come join the Class of 2021 for a spectacular evening under the stars! Enjoy tacos and snacks, watch an action-thrilling movie (Fast and Furious 7), and dance the night away! The event will take place on Friday, November 8th, 2019, from 6:00-10:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm and the movie begins at 6:30pm. Tickets for entrance are $5.00. The last day to purchase tickets is 11/06/19. ALL GUEST PASSES MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY, 11/06. Please see Mr. Kang for tickets and guest passes.

     

    Week of 10/28 - 11/01

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 10/01/19 & end date = 10/31/19) = Thurs., 10/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 10 vocab. index cards = Wed., 10/30
    - Ch. 10 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Wed., 10/30
    - Ch. 10 vocab. test = Wed., 10/30

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • While reading:
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter two (pp. 17-32 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/30
        • Chapter three (pp. 33-65 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/30
        • Chapter four (pp. 66-83 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Mon., 11/04
        • Chapter five (pp. 84-98 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Mon., 11/04
        • Chapter six (pp. 99-107 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Mon., 11/04
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in the left-hand column on the front page of the packet and define each of those words = Mon., 11/04
      • Continue completing the character chart = Mon., 11/04
      • Complete KWL chart (write down ten bullet points of what you learned) = Mon., 11/04
      • Continue annotating the text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

    • Movie Night! Theme: “Drift Into the Night!” Come join the Class of 2021 for a spectacular evening under the stars! Enjoy tacos and snacks, watch an action-thrilling movie (Fast and Furious 7), and dance the night away! The event will take place on Friday, November 8th, 2019, from 6:00-10:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm and the movie begins at 6:30pm. Tickets for entrance are $5.00. The last day to purchase tickets is 11/06/19. ALL GUEST PASSES MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY, 11/06. Please see Mr. Kang for tickets and guest passes.

     

    Week of 10/21 - 10/25

    - NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 10/25 (STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY)

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 10/01/19 & end date = 10/31/19) = Thurs., 10/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 9 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 10/24
    - Ch. 9 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 10/24
    - Ch. 9 vocab. test = Thurs., 10/24

    - Read chapter 23 from American YAWP: the Great Depression = Thurs., 10/24

    - Of Mice and Men:

    • Review your notes (in class notebook):
      • Introduction to the Great Depression
      • Introduction to the Dust Bowl
      • Background information regarding the text (i.e., geographical, contextual)
      • Introduction to the characters in the text
    • While reading:
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter one (pp. 1-16 in text, questions #1-10 in reading guide) = Mon., 10/28
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in the left-hand column on the front page of the packet and define each of those words
      • Continue completing the character chart
      • Continue annotating the text text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

     

    Week of 10/14 - 10/18

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 10/01/19 & end date = 10/31/19) = Thurs., 10/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 8 vocab. index cards = Wed., 10/16
    - Ch. 8 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 10/18
    - Ch. 8 vocab. test = Fri., 10/18

    - Finish reading, annotating, and answering the text analysis questions (if you did not complete your work) = Wed., 10/16

    • Editorial: "An Early Start on College" (TB: p. 79 and p. 80, questions #3-6)
      • Please visit Google Classroom for a thorough explanation of each question (do NOT turn in work to Google Classroom)
      • You may reference how to annotate a text on p. 49 of Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • Review your annotations of the text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text):
      • Notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text
    • Please bring your book to class to return to the Cybrary = Fri., 10/18

    *For those who received a letter from me today regarding advanced English, please make sure to have your parents read it and sign it. You need to return the letter back to me at SNACK on MONDAY, 10/21/19. **FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF PLACEMENT IN ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO GOT ACCEPTED FOR THE FALL 2019 SEMESTER!**

     

    Week of 10/07 - 10/11

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 10/01/19 & end date = 10/31/19) = Thurs., 10/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 7 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 10/10
    - Ch. 7 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 10/10
    - Ch. 7 vocab. test = Thurs., 10/10

    - Review Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide and Textbook:

    • Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle (in resource guide p. 63, in textbook p. 67)
      • Ethos
      • Pathos
      • Logos
    • Writing an Essay that Evaluates the Strengths and Weaknesses of Competing Arguments (p. 64)
    • Persuassion Academic Vocabulary (pp. 65-66)
    • Evaluating an Argument: And the verdict is... (p. 67)

    - Review handout:

    • "Overview of Rhetorical Patterns"
    • "Common Rhetorical Patterns and How They Might Be Used"

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter twenty-seven: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses" (pp. 199-213 in text, questions #1-4 in reading guide) = Thurs., 10/10
        • Chapter twenty-eight: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card" (p. 214 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Thurs., 10/10
        • Chapter twenty-nine: "Remembering" (pp. 215-218 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Thurs., 10/10
        • Chapter thirty: "Talking About Turtles" (pp. 219-230 in text, questions #1-4 in reading guide) = Thurs., 10/10
      • Continue annotating text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

     

    Week of 09/30 - 10/04

    - 30 completed and passed readtheory.org assessments (when filtering the dates: begin date = 10/01/19 & end date = 10/31/19) = Thurs., 10/31 at 8:59pm PST

    - Ch. 6 vocab. index cards = Wed., 10/02
    - Ch. 6 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 10/04
    - Ch. 6 vocab. test = Fri., 10/04

    - Video release form = Fri., 10/04

    - Review Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide and Textbook

    • Common Terminology:
      • Argument Terms (p. 6)
      • Academic vocabulary (p. 6)
      • Essay terms (p. 6)
    • Writing an Essay that Evaluates the Strengths and Weaknesses of Competing Arguments (p. 64)
    • Persuassion Academic Vocabulary (pp. 65-66)
    • Evaluating an Argument: And the verdict is... (p. 67)

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter eleven: "Halloween" (pp. 77-81 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter twelve: "Slouching Toward Thanksgiving" (pp. 82-98 in text, questions #1-6 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter thirteen: "My Sister Sends Me an E-mail" (pp. 99-100 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter fourteen: "Thanksgiving" (pp. 101-103 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter fifteen: "Hunger Pains" (pp. 104-113 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter sixteen: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love" (pp. 114-117 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter seventeen: "Dance, Dance, Dance" (pp. 118-129 in text, questions #1-4 in reading guide) = Fri., 10/04
        • Chapter eighteen: "Don't Trust Your Computer" (pp. 130-132 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Fri., 10/04
        • Chapter nineteen: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter" (pp. 133-134 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Fri., 10/04
        • Chapter twenty: "Reindeer Games" (pp. 135-149 in text, questions #1-5 in reading guide) = Fri., 10/04
        • Chapter twenty-one: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree" (pp. 150-151 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Fri., 10/04
        • Chapter twenty-two: "Red Versus White" (pp. 152-158 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Tues., 10/08
        • Chapter twenty-three: "Wake" (pp. 159-168 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Tues., 10/08
        • Chapter twenty-four: "Valentine Heart" (pp. 169-178 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Tues., 10/08
        • Chapter twenty-five: "In Like a Lion" (pp. 179-196 in text, questions #1-6 in reading guide) = Tues., 10/08
        • Chapter twenty-six: "Rowdy and I Have a Long and Serious Discussion about Basketball" (pp. 197-198 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Tues., 10/08
      • Continue annotating text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     - Participate in the PTSA Reflections Art Program 2019 contest (Literature option) = Mon., 10/07

     

    Week of 09/23 - 09/27

    - Ch. 5 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 09/26
    - Ch. 5 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 09/26
    - Ch. 5 vocab. test = Thurs., 09/26

    - Finish answering the reading analysis questions (if you did not complete your work) = Thurs., 09/26

    • "Always Running" and "'Race' Politics" (TB: pp. 39-40, #1-10)

    - Review Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide = Mon., 09/30

    • Common Terminology:
      • Argument Terms (p. 6)
      • Academic vocabulary (p. 6)
      • Essay terms (p. 6)

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter seven: "Rowdy Sings the Blues" (pp. 48-53 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Thurs., 09/26
        • Chapter eight: "How to Fight Monsters" (pp. 54-66 in text, questions #1-7 in reading guide) = Thurs., 09/26
        • Chapter nine: "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice" (pp. 67-73 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Mon., 09/30
        • Chapter ten: "Tears of a Clown" (pp. 74-76 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Mon., 09/30
        • Chapter eleven: "Halloween" (pp. 77-81 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter twelve: "Slouching Toward Thanksgiving" (pp. 82-98 in text, questions #1-6 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter thirteen: "My Sister Sends Me an E-mail" (pp. 99-100 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter fourteen: "Thanksgiving" (pp. 101-103 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter fifteen: "Hunger Pains" (pp. 104-113 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
        • Chapter sixteen: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love" (pp. 114-117 in text, questions #1-2 in reading guide) = Wed., 10/02
      • Continue annotating text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     - Participate in the PTSA Reflections Art Program 2019 contest (Literature option) = Mon., 10/07

     

    Week of 09/16 - 09/20

    - Ch. 4 vocab. index cards = Wed., 09/18
    - Ch. 4 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 09/20
    - Ch. 4 vocab. test = Fri., 09/20

    - Finish reading and annotating the class work (if you did not complete your work) = Fri., 09/20

    • "Always Running" (TB: pp. 35-36)

    - Finish reading and annotating the class work (if you did not complete your work) = Tues., 09/24

    • "'Race' Politics" (TB: pp. 37-38)
    • Please annotate the stanzas with the following line sequence chunks:
      • 1-5
      • 6-14
      • 15-17
      • 18-25
      • 26-34
      • 35-38
      • 39-42
      • 43-48
      • 49-61
      • 62-65
      • 66-72

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter three: "Revenge Is My Middle Name" (pp. 15-24 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Fri., 09/20
        • Chapter four: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Near France" (pp. 25-31 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Fri., 09/20
        • Chapter five: "Hope Against Hope" (pp. 32-43 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Tues., 09/24
        • Chapter six: "Go Means Go" (pp. 44-47 in text, question #1 in reading guide) = Tues., 09/24
      • Continue annotating text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     - Participate in the PTSA Reflections Art Program 2019 contest (Literature option) = Mon., 10/07

     

    Week of 09/09 - 09/13

    - Ch. 3 vocab. index cards = Thurs., 09/12
    - Ch. 3 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Thurs., 09/12
    - Ch. 3 vocab. test =  Thurs., 09/12

    - Review Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide = Thurs., 09/12

    • Characterization (pp. 26-27)
    • Literary Terms (pp. 5, 17-20, 23-24)

    - Review your notes on the background information / historical context of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian = Mon., 09/16

     - Narrative writing (prompt on Google Classroom) = Thurs., 09/12

    • Bring a typed and printed copy to class
      • Please use black ink (DO NOT use colors => Jane Schaffer Writing Program)
      • DO NOT print from turnitin.com
      • DO NOT submit your work on Google Classroom
      • Written work needs to be submitted to turnitin.com by Wed., 09/11 by 11:59pm PST

    - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian:

    • Review your notes on the background information / historical context = Fri., 09/13
    • While reading:
      • Write down vocabulary words from each chapter that you do not understand in your class notebook and define each of those words
      • Answer the short answer questions:
        • Chapter one: "The Black-Eye-of-the-Month Club" (pp. 1-6 in text, questions #1-3 in reading guide) = Mon., 09/16
        • Chapter two: "Why Chicken Means So Much To Me" (pp. 7-14 in text, questions #1-5 in reading guide) = Mon., 09/16
      • Continue annotating text (in notebook and/or on Post-it notes in text) and take notes on quotations that relate to the overall themes of the text

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     - Participate in the PTSA Reflections Art Program 2019 contest (Literature option) = Mon., 10/07

     

    Week of 09/02 - 09/06

    - Ch. 2 vocab. index cards = Fri. 09/06
    - Ch. 2 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri. 09/06
    - Ch. 2 vocab. test =  Fri. 09/06

    - Signed study session permission slip = Thurs., 09/05 by snack

    • You need to turn in your signed permission slip, even if you initially do not think you will attend the optional study sessions. You never know if/when you may want/need to attend; thus, why you need to turn it in ahead of time just in case!

    - Finish annotating article (front and back) titled, "Voting Rights Success? Not So Fast" = Tues., 09/10

    - Review your notes and Ms. Ohanian's English Resource Guide = Tues., 09/10

    • Constructive Conversation Skills (p. 35, 38-39)
      • Four elements (create, clarify, fortify, negotiate)
    • Annotating for Success: How to Read Critically (p. 49)
    • Plot (pp. 21-22)
    • Elements of a Short Story (p. 2

    *EXTRA CREDIT:

     - Participate in the PTSA Reflections Art Program 2019 contest (Literature option) = Mon., 10/07

     

    Week of 08/26 - 08/30

    - Ch. 1 vocab. index cards = Wed., 08/28
    - Ch. 1 vocab. workbook (WB) work = Fri., 08/30
    - Ch. 1 vocab. test = Fri., 08/30
    - Finish labeling FATt sentence worksheet (#1-6) = Fri., 08/30

    - Create an account for NoRedInk and complete the NoRedInk Baseline Assessment (Fall Semester) = Thurs., 08/29 at 8:00am PST

    - Review Jane Schaffer Writing Program:
    * Elements of a FATt sentence (F = Focus; A = Author; T = Title; t = text type)
    * CD = Concrete Detail
    * CM = Commentary
    * CS = Concluding Sentence
    **Back to School Night = Thurs., 08/29 (6:30-8:00pm)

     

    Week of 08/19 - 08/23

    - Signed syllabus = Mon., 08/26

    - Supply check = Mon., 08/26

    - SSR book check (200+ pages) = Mon., 08/26

    - Signed Academic Honesty Policy = Wed., 08/28

    - Create accounts for the following = Mon., 08/26

    •   Google Classroom
    •   Newsela.com
    •   Zinc Reading Labs
    •   ReadTheory.org
    •   Turnitin.com (DO NOT use your GUSD email address; you will not be able to recover your account if you forget your password)

    - Remind app (class code and school code):

    • Class name (Period 6) = Period 6: English 9
      • Class code = @ohanian6
    • School code:
      • Freshmen: Text @2023cmhs to 81010
      • Sophomores: Text @2022cmhs to 81010
      • Juniors: Text @2021cmhs to 81010
      • Seniors: Text @2020cmhs to 81010

    **Back to School Night = Thurs., 08/29 (6:30-8:00pm)