Thursday, December 11, 2014

Week 15, Day 4
Objective: grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding; revising and editing; 

1. "Get Out of Jail Free" and "Leave Me Alone" Pass Buy-Back: TOMORROW
1. ONE-DAY ONLY: TOMORROW, December 12, 2014!!!!
2. Must bring them to class to receive the extra credit.
3. You will NOT be allowed to go to your locker to get it.
2. Grades
1. I'm getting the grades in as quickly as possible.  
2. Thank you for your patience.
3. If you see an error in SkyWard, please let me know.  I'm human; I make mistakes sometimes, too.  
3. Reminder: Canned Food Drive Extra Credit Worksheet
1. Follow the directions on the worksheet.
2. Turn it in by Friday.
3. You'll be getting your final exam review tomorrow.
4. I should have exemptions done by Monday.
5. Week 15 DRE due tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 13, 2014

Week 15, Day 3

Objective: grade level vocabulary and listening for understanding; revising and editing

1. SAT Field Test
1. It was originally scheduled for 8:05am in the commons area.  However, the freshmen are viewing the "AIM for Success" program.  Juniors will take the test after the freshmen program is over.  
2. The field test should only take about 1.5-2 hours.
2. Grades
1. I'm getting them all in as quickly as possible.  Thank you for your patience.  
3. Canned Food Drive Extra Credit Worksheet
1. Follow the directions on the worksheet.
2. Turn it in by Friday.
3. I would wait until at least tomorrow to fill it out because I have MANY grades to put into SkyWard.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Week 15, Day 2
Objective: none

1. Change of plans!
1. As with all things, we must be flexible.  The counselor had to cancel her visit with my classes today.  
2. Mrs. Angeley is tentatively rescheduled for NEXT Tuesday.
2. Grade papers
3. Talk about grades
4. Rest of the week:
1. SAT Writing Field Test Wednesday morning

Monday, December 8, 2014

Week 15, 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. Week 14 SAT Quiz
2. Week 15 DRE
3. One-Pager Quiz for "The Devil and Tom Walker"
1. Due TODAY at 4:00pm
4. Rest of the week:
1. Counselor in class all day tomorrow.
2. SAT Writing Field Test Wednesday morning

Friday, December 5, 2014

Week 14, 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. Turn in your W14 DRE
2. Turn in your "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving Worksheets (Literary Analysis: Characterization, Reading Strategy: Evaluate Social Influences of the Historical Period, Vocabulary Builder, and Support for Writing)
1. If you're not done, it is due by 4:00pm
2. One of these will count as a test grade.  I'll tell you which one when I return tomorrow.
3. One-Pager Quiz for "The Devil and Tom Walker"
1. Due Monday at 4:00pm
4. Reminders:
1. "The Devil and Tom Walker" Vocabulary and Literary Terms are due Friday at 4:00pm.
2. SAT Quiz on Monday

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Week 14, 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. "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving Worksheets (Literary Analysis: Characterization, Reading Strategy: Evaluate Social Influences of the Historical Period, Vocabulary Builder, and Support for Writing)
1. You may work with ONE partner (but you each have to fill it out)
2. Due TOMORROW at 4:00pm
3. One of these will count as a test grade.  I'll tell you which one when I return tomorrow.
2. You will have a quiz over this story tomorrow.
3. If you finish early, play on Free Rice (log-in and play in my group!)
4. Reminders:
1. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at cavalos@godleyisd.net or tweet me @AvalosEnglish.
2. Be good for the sub and I'll see you on Friday.
3. Week 14 DRE is due Friday.
4. "The Devil and Tom Walker" Vocabulary and Literary Terms are due Friday at 4:00pm.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Week 17, 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. Using popcorn method (as a class) read "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving on page 228.  
2. Work on "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving--Vocabulary and Literary Terms from yesterday.
3. You will have a quiz over this story on Friday.
4. If you finish early, play on Free Rice (log-in and play in my group!)
5. Reminders:
1. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at cavalos@godleyisd.net or tweet me @AvalosEnglish.
2. Be good for the sub and I'll see you on Friday.
3. Week 14 DRE is due Friday.
4. "The Devil and Tom Walker" Vocabulary and Literary Terms are due Friday at 4:00pm.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Week 14, 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. Talk and read about Washington Irving on page 227.  
1. Add notes to your "Author Information" document that we began earlier this year.  
2. If for some reason you cannot find it, here is the link to the original document: Author Information
2. "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving--Vocabulary and Literary Terms
1. Added to your Vocabulary and Literary Terms Document
2. If we have a new student, please share your document with him/her.
3. Literary Terms, p. 226
1. Character Development
2. Direct Characterization
3. Indirect Characterization
4. Vocabulary, p. 226
1. Prevalent
2. Discord
3. Treacherous
4. Extort
5. Ostentation
6. Parsimony
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Monday, December 1, 2014

Week 14, Day 1
Objective: grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding; revising and editing; 

1. Bell Work: study for your SAT Quiz #13
2. SAT Quiz #13
3. Work on Week 14 DRE
4. www.freerice.com (make sure you are signed in and in my group)
1. If you can't get into my group (haven't received the confirmation email) it is okay, you can still play to gain knowledge and help others!!!! 
2. Let me know your username, please.