Jennifer Holzhausen's Homework Blog

November 30, 2012 (Blue)

B2 - Checked Intro, 2 Body Sections, and Works Cited page today.  Students peer-edited and worked in the computer lab for the entire block.  Assignment:  Most of you have final drafts of the Comparative Analysis due to me on Tuesday.  In addition, you should complete the draft of your Research-Based Analysis paper and have it ready for peer-editing on Tuesday.  Please be sure to include both Works Cited and Works Consulted for this paper.

B3 - Homework for "Crossing the Border" and "Exile" DUE (p. 141 #3, 4, 5, 7, 9).  Students watched a series of clips from Saving Private Ryan, then we read and discussed the big question on page 442 and an article about Josh Bleill, a local war hero.  We then read and discussed Walt Whitman's poem, "The Artilleryman's Vision" (p. 796-797), the letter from Whitman to his mother (p. 798), "Do Not Weep, Maiden..." by Stephen Crane (p. 444), and "The Sonnet-Ballad" by Gwendolyn Brooks (p. 446).    Assignment:  Please complete #6, 7, 9 on page 799 AND #4, 6, 7 on page 447.  Do not create a chart if it asks for one.  Instead, please write complete sentences to answer that question.  You may end up with a short paragraph instead.  If it asks for evidence, please remember to use quotations and cite line numbers in your answer. 

B4 - Homework for "Crossing the Border" and "Exile" DUE (p. 141 #3, 4, 5, 7).  Students watched the music video for "One" by Metallica.  We discussed the human side of war, then read and discussed an article about Josh Bleill, a local war hero. We compared the survivor in the song to Josh Bleill, then we watched a short clip from Saving Private Ryan.  Next,  we read and discussed Walt Whitman's poem, "The Artilleryman's Vision" (p. 796-797) and the letter from Whitman to his mother (p. 798).   Assignment:  Please read "Do Not Weep, Maiden..." and "The Sonnet-Ballad" (p. 444-446).  You will then complete #6, 7, 9 on page 799 AND #4, 6, 7 on page 447.  Do not create a chart if it asks for one.  Instead, please write complete sentences to answer that question.  You may end up with a short paragraph instead.  If it asks for evidence, please remember to use quotations and cite line numbers in your answer. 

November 29, 2012 (Gold)

G2 - Mrs. Northouse was out for this block.  Students finished going through the poetry terms today.  With the remainder of the block, they were asked to read "Exile" by Julia Alvarez (p. 136-138) and "Crossing the Border" by Joy Harjo (p. 139-140).  Assignment:  Do questions #1-9 on page 141.  Write at least two complete sentences to answer each question.  If it asks specifically for evidence, please include quotations and cite the line numbers. You will NOT do a chart for #5.

G3 - Checked outlines.  Passed back Writing Plans.  Students worked in the computer lab for the entire period today.  Assignment:  Please complete your Works Cited page (so far), Introduction, and TWO sections of the body of your paper (Background, Support/Analysis, Significance).  The rest of the paper will be completed next week.  Put the time in now... we are almost to the end!! :)

G4 - Finished going through the poetry terms today.  With the remainder of the block, we read and discussed "Exile" by Julia Alvarez (p. 136-139) using the poetry terms as a guide.  Assignment:  Read "Crossing the Border" by Joy Harjo (p. 139-140) and answer #5, 6, and 8 on page 141, writing complete paragraphs to answer each of these three questions. You will NOT do a chart for #5.

November 28, 2012 (Blue)

B2 - Checked outlines.  Passed back Writing Plans and all remaining Comparative Analysis rough drafts.  Students worked in the computer lab for the entire period today.  Assignment:  Please complete your Works Cited page (so far), Introduction, and TWO sections of the body of your paper (Background, Support/Analysis, Significance).  We will finish the paper over the weekend.  Comparative Analysis papers are due next week as well.  Put the time in now... we are almost to the end!! :)

B3/B4 - Finished going through the poetry terms today.  With the remainder of the block, we read and discussed "Exile" by Julia Alvarez (p. 136-139) using the poetry terms as a guide.  Assignment:  Read "Crossing the Border" by Joy Harjo (p. 139-140).  B3 - Do #3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 on p. 141.  B4 - Do #3, 4, 5, amd 7 on p. 141.  Write at least two complete sentences to answer each question.  If it asks specifically for evidence, please include quotations and cite the line numbers.   You will NOT do a chart for #5.

November 27, 2012 (Gold)

G2 - Gave students new unit calendars.  Today, we started our last unit for the semester, Poetry. We walked through a list of poetry terms in class.  Students were asked to take notes as we went through each term individually.  We were able to get a little over half-way through the list.  Assignment: None!  We will finish going through these terms in class on Thursday.

G3 - Writing Plans DUE.  Students were given a sample outline from the old Trend assignment to use as a guide for putting together the assignment for next time.  In addition, we read and discussed some articles concerning issues of plagiarism and went through the Plagiarism lecture material together.  We then went to the computer lab for the rest of the block to work on additional research (as needed) and outlines.  Assignment:  Please have an outline of your paper ready for me to look at on Thursday.  We will begin drafting the paper for Monday, so please wrap up your research in the next couple of days.

G4 - Gave students new unit calendars and SAT Vocab. List #18.  Today, we started our last unit for the semester, Poetry. We walked through a list of poetry terms in class.  Students were asked to take notes as we went through each term individually.  We were able to get a little over half-way through the list.  Assignment: Start studying SAT Vocab. List #18.  We will finish going through the poetry terms in class on Thursday.

November 26, 2012 (Blue)

B2 - Writing Plans DUE.  Students were given a sample outline from the old Trend assignment to use as a guide for putting together the assignment for next time.  In addition, we read and discussed some articles concerning issues of plagiarism and went through the Plagiarism lecture material together.  We then went to the computer lab for the rest of the block to work on additional research (as needed) and outlines.  Toward the end of the block, I passed back most of the Comparative Analysis rough drafts.    Assignment:  Comparative Analysis papers are due on Tuesday of next week from most of you.  Please pay attention to the individual due dates I give you.  In addition, please have an outline of your paper ready for me to look at on Wednesday.  We will begin drafting the paper before the end of the week, so please wrap up your research in the next couple of days.

B3/B4 - Finished project presentations from last week.  Gave students new unit calendars.  Today, we started our last unit for the semester, Poetry.  We walked through a list of poetry terms in class.  Students were asked to take notes as we went through each term individually.  We were able to get a little over half-way through the list.  Assignment: None!  We will finish going through these terms in class on Wednesday.

November 21, 2012 (Gold)

G2/G4 - Political Campaign Projects DUE!  Students "presented" their projects to the class today.  I think it was really obvious which groups took the project seriously.  Some of these presentations were phenomenal!  Assignment: None! Have a great Thanksgiving Break! :)

G3 - We briefly discussed the Writing Plan and the three major body parts of the Research-Based Analysis paper, then we went to the computer lab for the rest of the block to work on research.  Assignment:  Research!! The Writing Plan is due on Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break. 

 

November 20, 2012 (Blue)

B2 - We briefly discussed the Writing Plan and the three major body parts of the Research-Based Analysis paper, then we went to the computer lab for the rest of the block to work on research.  Assignment:  Research!! The Writing Plan is due on Monday after Thanksgiving Break. 

B3/B4 - Political Campaign Projects DUE!  Students "presented" their projects to the class today.  I think it was really obvious which groups took the project seriously.  Some of these presentations were phenomenal!  Assignment: None! Have a great Thanksgiving Break! :)

November 19, 2012 (Gold)

G2 - The project was supposed to be due today.  I created a sample project and a rubric and showed those to them at the beginning of the block.  I had a sneaking suspicion that the majority of these two classes wouldn't be ready, especially after they saw the sample and rubric that I made, so I threw them a lifeline and gave them one more day in the computer lab.  Students were given almost the entire block today to fine-tune and finish their projects.  Projects are DUE on Wednesday.  No exceptions at this point unless we've spoken about an extension due to absences.

G3 - Collected Comparative Analysis Draft #4 for my comments today and checked the three inquiry questions for the Research-Based Analysis.  I gave them input on the questions when they showed them to me.  With the remainder of the block, I went through the specs on the Writing Plan assignment and gave them ideas about how to take notes over the research by documenting sources along the way and information about how to create their bibliography entries.  At the end of the block, I passed back the Comparative Critique assignment.  Assignment: Work on RESEARCH!  Writing Plan Assignment due Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break.

G4 - The project was supposed to be due today.  I created a sample project and a rubric and showed those to them at the beginning of the block.  Even though almost everyone was ready, I wanted to give them the extra day, especially after they saw the sample and rubric that I made.  Students were given almost the entire block today to fine-tune and finish their projects.  Projects are DUE on Wednesday.  No exceptions at this point unless we've spoken about an extension due to absences.

November 16, 2012 (Blue)

B2 - Collected Comparative Analysis Draft #4 for my comments today and checked the three inquiry questions for the Research-Based Analysis.  I gave them input on the questions when they showed them to me.  With the remainder of the block, I went through the specs on the Writing Plan assignment and gave them ideas about how to take notes over the research by documenting sources along the way and information about how to create their bibliography entries.  Assignment: Work on RESEARCH!  Writing Plan Assignment due Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

B3/B4 - The project was supposed to be due today.  I created a sample project and a rubric and showed those to them at the beginning of the block.  I had a sneaking suspicion that the majority of these two classes wouldn't be ready, especially after they saw the sample and rubric that I made, so I threw them a lifeline and gave them one more day in the computer lab.  Students were given almost the entire block today to fine-tune and finish their projects.  Projects are DUE on Tuesday.  No exceptions at this point unless we've spoken about an extension due to absences.

November 15, 2012 (Gold)

G2 - Students were given the entire block to work on their Advertising Assignment.  Projects are DUE on Monday.  Assignment:  The project is due at the beginning of the block on Monday.  No late projects will be accepted. 

G3 - Checked Draft #3 of the Comparative Analysis paper.  Students peer-edited for about half of the block today.  With the remainder of the period, we began discussing the Research-Based Analysis paper and its requirements.  Assignment:  Complete Draft #4 of the Comparative Analysis paper.  This will be collected on Monday for my comments.  In addition, please generate at least 3 solid questions to use as the basis for your Research-Based Analysis paper.  You will only choose one of the three questions, but I want you to have some solid options.  No one will be allowed to have the same topic for this last paper. 

G4 - SAT Vocab. Test #17.  Students were given the rest of the block to work on their Advertising Assignment.  Projects are DUE on Monday.  Assignment:  The project is due at the beginning of the block on Monday.  No late projects will be accepted.