Thursday, April 2, 2015

Week 28, Day 4
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: Get out your Week 28 DRE and Rough Draft
2. "My Ethics, My Codes of Life" Rough Draft
1. Due by 4:00pm for a daily grade.  
2. If you don't have it in class, you'll need to make time to come by later to show me.  
3. Grade Week 28 DRE
4. Expectations and quizzes for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  
1. Some reading will be done out loud, as a class.  Some reading will be done by yourself, in class.  But sometimes, you might have to read on your own, for homework. (Gasp!!!)
2. You will be expected to take notes (handwritten) as you read.  
3. You will be able to use these notes on your quizzes over the chapters. 
4. The quizzes will be VERY detail-oriented.
5. If you are absent, please catch up BEFORE you return to class.  I would encourage you to get with a classmate to know how much we read.  
6. If you want to bring your own copy of the book, you may do so.  
7. If you lose your school-issued book, it will cost you $15.00 to replace it.
8. I HIGHLY encourage you to check out Spark Notes, Cliff Notes, or other web resources IN ADDITION TO reading the text.  It will help you with understanding.  It WILL NOT take the place of reading the actual book.  Do NOT rely solely on those resources.
5. Gatsby Books
1. If you didn't get one assigned to you on Monday, I will assign you one today.
2. Bring it to class EVERY, SINGLE DAY!
6. Reminders:
1. NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!  ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!
2. I'm planning on an SAT Quiz on Monday over Week 6-10.  However, depending on time, we may move this to Tuesday.  We will see how things go.  
3. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
4. I'm out Monday and Tuesday of next week.  Hopefully, those are the last two days that I will be out for quite awhile.  Take care of your business and be the awesome people that you always are!!!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Week 28, Day 3
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: During the 1920s alcohol was illegal.  Write about ONE of these two topics.(Remember to use the correct number of words and to use at least two SAT words) 
1. What would happen if alcohol was prohibited today?  
2. Currently, marijuana is illegal (in most places.) What would be the result if it were to be legalized across the United States?
2. "My Ethics, My Codes of Life" Assignment
1. Click the link above to see the assignment.
2. This is not a LONG essay.  Don't complain!!!
3. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!  Ask me about anything on there that you don't understand.  I am HAPPY to help you!
4. Due Dates: Thursday
1. Rough Draft-TOMORROW at 4:00pm (but preferably in class)
2. Revising and Editing-tentatively in class on Wednesday, April 8th
3. Final Draft-Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm
3. Begin brainstorming/pre-writing for your essay. Then, begin working on your "My Ethics, My Codes of Life" rough draft. 
1. Use the document that was shared with you on Monday to help you figure out which ethics you would like to write about.  
2. You should leave class today with SOMETHING.  Use your time wisely!
3. Rough Draft is due tomorrow for a daily grade (No, you will NOT get class time to work on it.)
4. Use Rachel's Essay as a guide
4. Reminders:
1. Week 28 DRE is due tomorrow.
2. No school on Friday.
3. Be good for Mr. Galvan.  I should have access to my email, so you can email or tweet me if you have any questions.  cavalos@godleyisd.net or @AvalosEnglish
4. Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Week 28, Day 2
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: Clear your desk and get ready for your two quizzes.  
2. Author Information Quiz
3. Week 5 SAT Quiz
4. Gatsby Books
1. If you didn't get one assigned to you yesterday, I will assign you one on Thursday.
2. Bring it to class EVERY, SINGLE DAY!
5. Free Rice or Read
1. If you are playing Free Rice, you need to make sure you are signed in and logged into my group.
6. Reminders:
1. Be good for Mrs. Anglin.  I am at Region XI Service Center today.  I should have access to my email, so you can email or tweet me if you have any questions.  cavalos@godleyisd.net or @AvalosEnglish
2. Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
3. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Monday, March 30, 2015

Week 28, Day 1
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: What are ethics?  What are morals?  What are some ethics/morals that are important to you?
1. 80 word minimum
2. At least 2 SAT words
2. Week 28 DRE
3. Paradox Essay
4. My Ethics, My Codes of Life
5. Graded Papers
6. Turn in Gatsby Treasure Hunt (due by 4:00pm today!)
7. Gatsby Books
8. Reminders:
1. SAT Quiz on TOMORROW over Week 1-5 words.  Be prepared for sentences.
2. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
3. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Friday, March 27, 2015

Week 27, Day 5
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: Free Write
1. 80 word minimum
2. At least 2 SAT words
2. Grade Week 27 DRE
3. Continue working on The Great Gatsby Treasure Hunt
1. This is an introduction to the novel we are about to begin.
2. Do the assignment on your own paper.  This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment, not group or partner work.
3. Follow the directions given for each section.  Answer thoroughly and in COMPLETE sentences, ON YOUR OWN PAPER.  Rephrase the answers in your own words...do NOT plagiarize.  
4. Last year, there were a few problems with #7 and #8.  All of the links SHOULD be working.  If not, leave those blank and we will come back to them.    
4. Reminders:
1. SAT Quiz on Monday over Week 1-5 words.  Be prepared for sentences.
2. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
3. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Week 27, Day 4

Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: The Great Gatsby takes place in the early 1920s.  What was going on  in America, historically, during this time?  (Remember to use 80 words and to use at least two SAT words)
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald Author Information (p. 729)
1. Read the author information.
2. This may be done individually or as a class. 
3. Put the important information in your document labeled "Author Information" 
4. This information WILL be on the final exam.  
3. Begin working on The Great Gatsby Treasure Hunt
1. This is an introduction to the novel we are about to begin.
2. Do the assignment on your own paper.  This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment, not group or partner work.
3. Follow the directions given for each section.  Answer thoroughly and in COMPLETE sentences, ON YOUR OWN PAPER.  Rephrase the answers in your own words...do NOT plagiarize.  
4. Last year, there were a few problems with #7 and #8.  All of the links SHOULD be working.  If not, leave those blank and we will come back to them.    
5. If you don't finish today, we should have some time to finish it tomorrow.
4. Reminders: 
1. DRE 27 due tomorrow.
2. I miss you and, as always, BE GOOD for Mrs. Anglin.
3. Stay off of games, YouTube, and anything else that you know I would NOT approve of.  
4. Feel free to tweet me @AvalosEnglish or email me if you have any questions! If I have a good signal and/or internet connection, I will get back to you asap.  

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Week 27, Day 3
Objective: Planning for next year.

1. Bell Work: 
1. Log-in to www.careercruising.com in a new tab
2. Wait for directions from Mrs. Angeley
2. Counselor talking about transcripts and schedule for next year.
1. Listen!
2. Follow directions!
3. Pay attention!
3. Reminders:
1. Be good for Mrs. Anglin and Mrs. Angeley.
2. If you're absent today, you'll need to schedule a time to meet with Mrs. Angeley to get all of your stuff taken care of.
3. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
4. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Week 27, Day 2
Objective: Determine the meaning of grade-level technical academic English words derived from Latin roots and affixes; Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension. 

1. Bell Work: Next year is your Senior year.  What type of schedule do you plan to put together for yourself?  Easy? or Rigorous?  What are the pros and cons of each choice? 
1. 80 word minimum
2. Use 2 SAT words from this year.
2. Week 27 DRE--due Friday
3. ASVAB Results
4. Open up your Username/Password Document
1. Add the website: www.careercruising.com
2. Add your username
3. Don't add your password, yet!
5. Open up www.careercruising.com in a new tab
1. Bookmark it!
2. Log-in using the username/password I gave you.
3. Change your password
4. Accept the 'terms and conditions'
6. Add the NEW password to your Username/Password document 
7. In Career Cruising:
1. Click "Assessments"
2. Start Matchmaker
3. When done, "answer more questions"
4. Explore this website
5. You will use this website tomorrow when signing up for your classes for next year.  Don't forget your username/password!!!
8. Reminders:
1. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
2. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Monday, March 23, 2015

Week 27, Day 1
Objective: Determine the meaning of grade-level technical academic English words derived from Latin roots and affixes; Reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension. 

1. Bell Work: Write about what you DIDN'T do over Spring Break.
1. 80 word minimum
2. Use 2 SAT words from this year.
2. Week 26 SAT Quiz-Surprise...no Quiz
3. Non-Fiction Project
4. Grade W25 and W26 DRE
5. Plan for rest of the week.
6. Plan for the rest of the six weeks.
7. Reminders:
1. Work on Free Rice...this is the only way you will be able to have a daily and quiz grade dropped.  I will announce the numbers that you have to get to.  But know that they will be pretty high...like above 25,000.
2. I will be missing school for quite a few school related activities over the next few weeks.  READ MY BLOG!  Stay caught up!

Friday, March 13, 2015

Week 26, Day 5
Objective: recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading; understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding.

1. Bell Work: Free Write
2. Turn in your Reflection Questions
3. SAT Test over Week 17-Week 25
4. Grade Week 25 and Week 26 DRE
5. Reminders: 
1. Have an AWESOME Spring Break!!!
2. I would work on Free Rice because I'm going announce the numbers that you have to get to in order to have your lowest daily and test grade dropped this six weeks.