Final Presentations

Objective:  The students will share their final projects with one another.

1.  Your grades are now complete, other than showing us your video project.

2.  Your grade will stay as it is unless you are rude and disrespectful to your peers (PHONES) while others are presenting.

If we get through them all...

Finish Poetry

Objective:  The students will write a medieval poem.

1.  Complete your poem

2.  Print it out.

3.  Give to me today.

Poem

Objective:  The students will write their own Medieval Poem.

1.  Get the paper.

2.  Write

3.  Due tomorrow at the end of the period.  Printed, Perfect and Prompt!

Poem

Objective:  The students will write their own Medieval Poem.

1.  Get the paper.

2.  Write

3.  Due tomorrow at the end of the period.  Printed, Perfect and Prompt!

Canterbury Projects due

Objective:  The students will complete vocabulary for this week's mini unit.

1.  Share your video with me.  Use this email:  rwarren@rusd.k12.ca.us.  In the message, put all of your group members' names.

2.  We will watch them on finals day.  That day you will also grade one another.  If you don't show that day, you will not get a group member grade 100 points.

3.  Vocab for Medieval Poetry:

1.       Heresy: 

2.       Adhered:  

3.       Inquisitors:

4.       Recant:

5.       Condemned:

6.       Spit (noun) (think BBQ):

7.       Sadistic:  

8.       Keepsakes: 

9.       Briar:

1      Bade:  

1.       The girl tried to escape the monster by running through the _____________ patch, but caught her gown, and she was caught.

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Good Afternoon!!!

Objective:  The students will complete work on their 500 point project.

1.  Project.

2.  Project

3.  And....

Projects

Objective:  The students will complete their 500 point projects.

1.  Work

You should all be filming today!

Objective:  The students will work on their video production.

1.  Everyone get on Aeries and check out your grade.  This is what it will be if you don't get busy on the project.  So far only one group is kind of impressing me.

2.  Turn in your printed script for 100 points.

3.  Work on video or I will have a different assignment for you (in the Study Sync book).

Hope your Thanksgiving was awesome!

Objective:  The students will complete their project.

1.  The project/video is due on Monday.  One week.  Unless you are not working, then it's due sooner.

I am guessing that you should be acting and recording scenes now. 

Scripts need to be printed.

Actors need to know what they are doing.

Props need to be found.

Get busy.

One More Day

Objective:  The students will do one of the following:

Period 5: 

1.  Get the assignment from the busy work study-sync book.  It is three pages.  Close read the article.  Two highlights/annotations minimum per paragraph Then complete the activities on the last page.

I don't want to hear talking.  I don't want to see one phone out.  I don't want you rolling on the couch like three weirdos.  It is due today.  If you waste time again, the next assignment will be 6 pages, and two days of this.  And so on.

Period 6:

1.  Work on project like yesterday.

Finally Fall!!!

Objective:  The students will work on their Canterbury Projects.

1.  Projects.  Get busy.  Be Productive!!

Project

Objective:  The students will work collaborative on their Tale.

1.  I will judge how well you work (and if it's good, I will keep giving you time).  If not...

Project Day 1

Objective:  The students will work collaboratively to create an awesome Canterbury Tales video production.

1.  Get out the Millers :  If I see you copying anything from a phone or someone's else's paper it is a ZERO!

2.  Get a copy of the test.  You may use notes or the Tale.  If I see a phone, it's a ZERO.

3.  Project discussion:  Due Date is:  December 10

Happy Friday! Powder Puff game tonight. Come watch.

Objective:  The students will complete reading of he Miller's Tale.

1.  Finish The MIller's Tale and the questions.

Turn in for credit.

2.  We begin our own tales on Monday.

Good Afternoon Seniors!

Objective:  The students will read a Canterbury Tale on their own in preparation for project.

1.  We are going to do a Canterbury Project.  It is worth 500 points.  It will take 2 weeks about.

2.  You will need to be able to read a Tale by yourself.

3.  So today, we will talk about the Pardoner's Tale.

4.  Then you will close read the Miller's Tale.  For each section, write a GIST statement.

Pardoner's Tale

Objective:  The students will cvomplete reading of The pardoner's Tale.

Turn in Pardoner's Tale Vocab

1.  I heard you were good Friday, but really didn't get anything done.  So finish.

It is due tomorrow.

Presentations today

Objective:  Presnt your character and takes notes respectfully.

1.  Grab a Note Sheet

2.  Go over Presentation Expectations.

3.  Present and Take Notes.

Hope that you had a great weekend.

Objective:  The students will complete their Canterbury Tales Character presentation.

1.  I made a sample today of what I expect.  Yours should be as good.  If it doesn't have page numbers and inferences, the best grade that you will get is a 60.

Here is my example.  It is beautiful.

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1428Os9pIcqRyFD_Up6CsvcAwSmB1M7LZ/view?usp=sharing

2.  Complete presentations.  They are due tomorrow.

Hope you had a great weekend!

Objective:  The students will finish the movie then work on their project which is due on Thursday.

1.  Finish movie.

2.  If you need to finish the test, see me.

3.  Work on project.  It is due on Thursday and it better look like you had 4 people working on it for 7 weeks.

New unit tomorrow:  Animal Farm

Oregon vs USC Tomorrow!!! Big game

Objective:  The students will pick their character and complete their 200 point project to present to class on Tuesday of next week.

1.  Pick a character.

2.  Use my example and project requirements on this link:

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfzIAeBmXBuqHmnWUQUQiJ_EWL9Qd_Mz/view?usp=sharing

3.  Use the website on the sample to read about your character.  Complete your slide show using specific lines from the text to present on Tuesday.

Now this is a chance for most of you to redeem yourselves after your poor effort with the Beowulf project.  So get busy.

Happy Halloween

Objecvtive:  The students will be introduced to our new lit piece and complete the prologue.

1.  Get the handout.

2.  Takes notes on into.

3.  Complete reading and annotations of Prologue

Last Day of King Arthur

Objective:  The students will complete the film version and turn in their test.

1.  Finish movie

2.  Turn in 15 differences test.

Tomorrow we start Canterbury Tales

Arthur Movie

Objective:  The students will continue modern translation of King Arthur.

1.  Get on Aeries.  Why do 11 in 5th period and 7 of you have a 6th period with a D or an F in this class.  Literally easy assignments.  No homework.  Just lazy kids who may not graduate.

2.  If you don't want to watch movie, then get some work to me today for partial credit.

District Essays complete

Objective:  The students will see a new movie version of the piece that we just read.

1.  Get a sheet of paper.

2.  Over the next two days, make a list of a minimum of 15 diferences between the original version and this version of King Arthur.

3.  Get your District Writing Tests.  They are graded and in the gradebook.

Extra Credit??

Objective:  The students will complete reading of part 2 of King Arthur's Death.

1.  Extra Credit:  RUSD Gallop Survey:  Optional 10 points of EC (must answer truthfully)

https://gx.gallup.com/riversidestudentpoll_kiosk.gx

2.  Complete Day 2 of packet.

Part 2

Objective:  Students will read about Arthur's last battle.

1.  Go over yestrerday's questions and turn in.

2.  Complete Day 2 Pages 6-10)

The End of Arthur

Objective:  The students will read the end of Le Morte DE'Arthur.

1.  Grab the packet and the Day 1 Question Sheet.

We will finish this in three days and then see the movie.

Congratulations Football Players!! I am happy for all of you!

Objective:  The students will read Chapters 4-7 of Le Morte D'Arthur

It's kinda amazing to me that I have known about the legend of King Arthur for many years, but I have never read it.  I am liking it so far!

1.  Get a Chapter 4-7 packet.  Do vocab first (define the circled words).  Then close read (highlight and answer the questions in the margin).

The district essays are TOUGH!!!

Objective:  The students will read Chapters 1-3 of Le Morte D'Arthur.

1.  WP:  Yes we will still do them until you all learn to write and edit!!!!

2.  Close Read (highlights and answers to questions) Chapter 1-3 Handout.

Le Morte D'Arthur

Objective:  The students will know some meanings of older words so that we can read some of the story of King Arthur.

1.  Grab a packet of Chapters 1-3 of Le Morte D'Arthur.  On a blank sheet of paper, look up the meaning of all of the circled words so that we understand it tomorrow when we read it.

2.  This is due tomorrow. 

New Unit: The Middle Ages

Objective:  The students will follow the class discussion and fill in their note sheet for 100 points.

1.  Middle Ages PP Discussion.

2.  Complete note sheet with teacher and then on your own for the last 4 bits of info.

Thought you were gonna have a sub... but I forgot to call in...

Objective:  The students will complete their Resumes.

1.  Get a computer. 

2.  Complete Resume.

3.  Come up to this computer and print it when it's perfect.  Remember:  Two spelling errors = No Hire = 60 points max.

Resume Writing or Updating

Objective:  The students will create or update a resume to be used in a search for a seasonal job.

1.  I know that many of you have done this already.  That's good.  It's something practical that you can use in life.  But you will all do one again (or update one that you have) so that it fits my requirements.

Requirements:  This is worth 100 points. 
                                                100 points = I would hire you.
                                                   60 points= I wouldn't hire you.

Automatic I wouldn't hire= Two or more misspelled words.
                                             A reference phone number that is not real or an email that doesn't work.
                                             Missing information

Info you need on resume:

Objective:
Summary:
Education Experience
Community Service
Other (something else to make you standout)
References (Two)

Finish Essay

Objective:  The students will write a passing essay.

1.  You essay is due at the end of the period.

District Essay Writing

Objective:  The students will write a great essay.

Write your district essay.  It should be 5 paragraphs.  You have to use three pieces, one being the article.

You will need quotes from each piece.  If you never got your Beowulf papers, you are kinda screwed, but you can find Beowulf quotes on the internet.

Limit your quotes to "three to seven words" and try to integrate them into your sentences.  Don't just slap them in there without a reason.

Here is how I would organize it:

Intro
Gilgamesh (oldest hero in lit)
Beowulf (oldest English literature hero)
The article (hero today)
Close

Happy Three Day Weekend!!! For Me!!! :)

Objective:  Complete the modern day version of a dynamic hero character.

1.  On Monday I will be absent.  I am sick.  Be Good.  If sub leaves your name for any reason, you get a ZERO on the writing test.

2.  Monday we begin the writing test.  You will close read the article.  And plan.

3.  Tuesday you will write.

4.  Wednesday you are off.

A Little Break (but still fits our Hero UNit perfectly)

Objective:  The students will male literary connections between the two pices that we have read and the movie.

1.  Discuss District Writing Test:  It will be Monday and Tuesday.

2.  Movie today and tomorrow.

Gilgamesh: DONE!

Objective:  The students will finish Gilgamesh!

Congrats!!!  You have now (after today) read the complete oldest two pieces of literature known to man.

I am impressed!

1.  Tablets 11 and 12.

Tablet 10.... Gilgamesh is Serious about his Quest!!

Objective:  The students will review and then read another tablet.

1.  Review "game"

2.  Tablet 10.  There are three pages.  Grab all of them and staple.

Start thinking of what you want to do for a project....

Let's Finish This Piece!

Objective:  The students will complete reading and analysis of Tablets 8-9.

We need to get this thing done.  We are close and you all are doing a great job!!!

I am impressed with how you are pushing through it.  Keep it up.

1.  Get Gilgamesh Tablets 8-9 and complete.  If you didn't turn in Gilgamesh Vocab 2 and Tablet 6-7 be sure to get it in today.

This week just can't end quick enough!!

Objective:  The students will complete Gilgamesh Tablets 6 and 7.

1.  Grab a handout.

2,  Complete both Tablets.  Poor Enkidu!!!

Have a great weekend.

Happy Almost Weekend!

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary to finish Gilgamesh.


1.  Get both handouts and complete by tomorrow.

2.  Do the puzzle for 10 points Extra Credit

Short Day... Short Read

Objective:  The students will read and annotate two Tablets.

Turn in yesterday's Tablet if you didn't yesterday.

1.  Get the handouts.  I translated and shortened Tablet 4 for you.  You are welcome! :)

A Short Part Today

Objective:  The students will complete Gilgamesh 3 by themselves.

1.  No WP today.

2.  Grab Tablet 3 and complete.  It's short, so when you are done, just chill.  I could have given you two parts today but decided to keep it simple for you.

How was your weekend?

Objective:  The students will read the next Tablet from Gilgamesh.

1.  WP

2.  Read Tablet 2 and Annotate

Happy Homecoming Day!

Objective:  Earn 25 points of Extra Credit

1.  I want all graded papers in YOUR FOLDERS TODAY!  ORGANIZED!!

2.  Grab the Extra Credit sheet on a famous British author and complete for 25 extra credit points.  You must write neatly!!!


Go to the game and support the players, band, cheer and dance.  And the Homecoming Court!  See you there!

Have a great weekend.

A New Beginning!

Objective:  The students will read Tablet 1 of Gilgamesh.

1.  Grab a packet.

2.  I will do 1/2 of with you.

3.  You finish.

See you Monday! :)

A New Piece: Gilgamesh

Objective:  The students will research information to the piece we will start tomorrow.

1.  Get the handout.

2.  Use your device to complete by the end of the period.

I am grading tests... You are working at your desks

Objective:  The students will know vocabulary to start Gilgamesh.

1.  Get the 2 sheets of paper and complete by tomorrow.

Beowulf Final and Projects

Objective:  The students will show that they know Beowulf.

1.  Take the test. 200 points

2.  Turn in Project 200 points

Happy Friday Seniors

Objective:  The students will watch the end of the movie and review for Monday's test.

1.  Movie

2.  Test Review:  You can use one page of handwritten notes on Monday's test.  Must be in YOUR writing and not a zerox copy.

Project is due Monday!! 200 points!!!

Hello Seniors!

Objective:  Finish Beowulf

1.  Grab the last part and complete before the end of the period.  On your own.

2.  200 point test tomorrow.

Two MOre Parts

Objective:  Students will read the second to last chapter.

1.  Funny News Story.  You will laugh

2.  Beowulf Part 11

3.  Projects

Let's See How Productive You Can Be...

Objective:  The students will read Part 10 and then work on projects.

1.  Read and answer questions.

2.  Work on projects.  If you don't do something today with the project... Your's is due tomorrow

Oregon wins! Patriots win! Good weekend.

Objective:  The students will read Part 9 and start working on Beowulf projects.

We will not have WPs this week in order to read quickly so we have time to work on projects.

1.  Beowulf projects sheet.  Pick one from the list.  Or one from the internet that you find by yourself.  This is worth 300 points if done well.  It is due Monday September 16.

2.  Get part 9.  Close Read and complete questions.

Good Luck Football Tonight

Objective:  The students will watch the movie to the point that we have read.

1.  WP #12

2.  Movie up to part 9

That Rain Was Kinda Cool!

Objective:   The students will read and discuss Part 8 of Beowulf.

1.  WP #11

2.  Close Read Part 8.  YOUR GRADES ARE GOING WAY DOWN IF YOU ARE NOT ANNOTATING!!

3.  Complete Questions

Movie Tomorrow

A Day Off from Reading

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for the end of Beowulf.

1.  No WP Today.

2.  Get both sheets of vocabulary

3.  Complete vocabulary by tomorrow.

Here are the words:

1.       Hilt:  n

2.       Enmity:  n

3.       Covet:   v

4.       Dire:  adj

5.       Hoard:  v

6.       Plunder:   v

7.       Malice:   n

8.       Foe:   n

9.       Strife:   n

1.      Insidious:   adj