9/29/08 Drama

• Pass out Merchant of Venice to level 2 plus students with their assignment to prep for blocking, assigning cast, selecting scenes, etc.
• Tarzan warmups: 1. Tarzan war cry yodel; 2. Act like an animal; 3. Discussion, impersonators and the ability to create identifying information and character through movement whether identifying a human or animal -- examples of Rich Little, the impersonator and the uniqueness of each person
• Begin having student present Hat Character histories and observations orally to class.
• Teacher add help students find areas needed to complete histories or make histories make complete sense.
  

9/26,29/08 English

• Before, during, and after, students are to use every spare moment to complete reading and testing over The Wave, and their other AR book with reading logs
• Go over instructions to today's class assignment on the computer: 1. Logon on to the computer; 2. Open the teacher's instruction document; 3. Open and copy assigned parts of CYA 6 from assigned file; 4. Do SNT 7 in Microsoft Word and save to personal folder and teacher student docs folder; 5. Do Microsoft Word exercise assignment and save to personal and teacher student docs folders
• Turn in any make up assignments
  

9/25/08 Drama

• Level 2 students take class through the warm-up games and explanations practiced in auditions: 1. Breathing/counting; 2. The human machine; 3. Stop/go, freeze and unfreeze
• Break students into 3 teams each led by a level 2.
• Each team will take a turn with the Stone Soup script: 1st team will do intitial read through; 2nd team will add props to the read through; 3rd team will add gestures to the read and props.
• Each team will take a turn with the Red Riding Hood script in the manner described above. Teams will be randomly selected for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
• Students reminded to continue in their chapters and chapter related projects.

9/24,25/08 English

• Give work time before and after tests: 1. The Wave; 2. Vocabulary homework due today only; 3. Show Not Tells 4,5, & 6 due today only; 4. Any other work; 5. Study
• Review and take lesson 3 vocabulary test
• Take Notebook 3 test
• Turn in: 1. Vocabulary 3 homework; 2. SNT'S 4-6; 3. Signed Internet Use Policy; 4. Any other completed or made up work
• Give vocabulary lesson 4 words and assign lesson 4 homework

9/23/08 Drama

• Go over newspaper article about auditions at FWHS
• Went over issues related to no call/no show. Many students signed up, but only 3 showed up.
• Students who were no call/no show were required to write an apology note/letter to those who are sacrificing for their opportunity.
• Give students time to work on the note.
• ACT brought a stage model with various parts for level 2 students to use for their blocking project
• Students were reminded to get back in their respective chapters and complete their work and study for test: Level 1, Chapter 2; Level 2, Chapter 16; Level 3, Unit 7.
• Went over and reminded students of their chapter related assignments
• ACT volunteered to do a second audition, 9/24/08 from 3:30 to 6:30
• The rehearsal schedule will be as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9.

9/22,23/08 English

• Go over Star Reading Test requirements
• Go over AR reading requirements -- in detail
• Go to the library and Star Test students.
• While in the library, allow students to find and check out their second AR book and add it to my list
• Upon return to class, go over laptop procedures and assignment: log on procedures and introduction to Inspiration
• Take up signed "Internet Use Policy." Students can not get on line without it.
• Check out a computer to each student and work through logon issues
• Students are to continue reading The Wave during every spare moment

9/19/08 Drama

• Do make up introduction assignment
• Go over assignments and deadlines
• Take up history for "Hat Character"
• Spend rest of period handing out, logging on, setting up, and working on the new laptop computers. The assignment was to create an audio document in "Audacity," name and save the document, and save the document to my teacher folder. The goal was/will be to use audacity to have students narrate their Hat Character's autobiography in vocal character and turn it in. This is preparation for voice overs, puppet scripts, and creation of vocal characterizations

9/18,19/08 English

• Work on The Wave, read and reading log
• Go over all homework and make up work in complete and thorough detail
• Review EOL book set up and processes
• Remind of class processes like make up work, daily agendas, deadlines, and the like. Many students act as though failure to get a book is an excuse for no homework, but it definitely is not. Every homework assignment that is not turned in is graded as a zero.
• Show-not-tell 6: "Her costume was amazing."
• Take up signed "Internet Use Policy" form
• Give class period to work with teacher individual assistance.

9/17/08 Drama

• Clearly went over list for all students related to all work currently turned in for midterm grade and gave time for students to finish, make up, present, and/or turn in
• Completed warm-up presentations for grade
• Handout for signature: Students were given the Internet Use Police from the Student Code of Conduct for their and their parents signature. The new technology will not be available to them until this is returned signed.
• Gave each student his/her ID and Password and explained how these were necessary and how the new materials would be used. Took time for Q & A related to this information
• Auditions for the A.C.T. related performance of Fairy Tale Life is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the FWHS cafeteria. Rehearsal schedules will be announced later.
• Current assignments that are due: 1. Observation journal on the warm-ups. 2. Signed syllabus. 3. Completed history section of the Hat Character Project, and 4. Observation journal on some characteristic of their own Hat Character. The student will pick some person or actor who displays some characteristic they have chosen for their Hat Character, observe them displaying that characteristic, and write a descriptive journal giving their observation.

9/16,17/08 English

• Students are again to grab "The Wave" and read hard and fast. Students should now be to page 75 or more
• SNT 5: "The Plot Was Confusing." The SNT's are intentionally general and vague. The purpose of the writing is for students to develop strong descriptive writing which would lead to the SNT conclusion. This is an FCAT writing skill.
• CYA 5 with related notes and mini lessons
• Q and A for homework: 1. Many students are not taking the homework assignments seriously and not turning them in. 2. I went over every assignment, the way the book is laid out, and my homework expectations. 3. I gave students the opportunity to turn in late work from EOL for full credit next class. 4. I clearly explained, again, the process for using the agendas to get and complete make up work. 5. I gave time to answer any and all questions related to the homework, homework process, and make-up work
• Handout for signature: Students were given the Internet Use Police from the Student Code of Conduct for their and their parents signature. The new technology will not be available to them until this is returned signed.
• Gave each student his/her ID and Password and explained how these were necessary and how the new materials would be used. Took time for Q & A related to this information
• Gave remaining time in class to work on make up and reading.

9/15/08 Drama

• Work individually and with partners on developing Hat Character. All of the history section for the Hat Character is due on or before Friday the 19th.
• Assign the next chapter for each level.
• Level 1: Chapter 2, observation; Project is to write a detailed observation journal based on some element of the Hat Character, due Friday the 19th
• Level 2: Chapter 16, blocking; Project is based on the Fairy Tale performance with A.C.T. and the Merchant of Venice for later this year. Must begin getting familiar with M. O. V. Some evidence of progress due by Friday the 19th.
• Level 3: Begin internet research on Greek theater; read a Greek play; take notes on research related to all elements of Greek theater and be prepared for an oral examination. Some evidence of progress due by Friday the 19th.

9/12,15/08 English 2

• Grab The Wave and read hard and fast! Everyone should be to page 50 at the very least.
• SNT 4: The character was funny. Remember 5 to 15 sentences and very descriptive
• CYA 4 with related notes and mini-lessons. Don't forget to define underlined words
• Take up Your Turn 1 and questions from EOL pages 17-21 for grades
• Give notes on the 4D's of writing preparation (this powerpoint is on the webpage)
• Model the 4 D's in class on new software: Inspiration
• Homework: assign: EOL pages 21-37; Your turns 2, 3, 4 (Your Turn 4 is the same as the 4 D's for their writing project). Take notes on the pages assigned. Keep the notes separate from the turn in work. Notes will remain in the student notebook, section 4. Your Turns 2-4 will be turned in for a grade.

9/11/08 Drama

• Review for chapter tests
• Take chapter tests
• Q & A regarding hat character assignment and other assignments
• Assign move on to next chapter and related project
• Set up and grade students present/teach warm-ups
  

9/10,11/08 English 2

• Q and A related to current events and assignments
• Review vocabulary slides before the test
• Take Vocabulary and Notebook 2 tests
• Take up: Vocabulary lesson 2 homework
• Take up: SNT 3 essay
• Check students signed syllabus for a grade
• Homework: Work on defining all the literature terms on the "Novel and Short Story Terms" handout
• Homework: Elements of Language (EOL) Chapter 1, pages 17 through 21 -- 1. read the pages, 2. take notes, especially on all bold print items, 3. do all exercises (Your Turn 1), 4. answer all questions. Due next class!
• Homework: begin lesson 3 vocabulary homework
  

9/9/08 Drama

• Work on chapters: Level 1, Chapter 1; Level 2, Chapter 15; Level 3, Unit 4.
• Review chapters as preview for test
• Plan, sign up for, and begin chapter projects
• Discuss plan for A.C.T. "Finally Friday" of October at Desoto Lake in Lake City
• Set up date for tryouts

9/8,9/08 English 2

• Show-not-tell 3: The setting was terrifying.
• CYA 3 with related notes and mini-lessons
• Go over vocabulary lesson 2 words
• Go over reading log and explain it
• Give literary notes on terms for reading log
• Give students handout of required novel and short story terms. Give time to work in literature book glossary
• Work on "The Wave"

9/5/08 Drama

• Visitors from Alligator Community Theater, Inc. to explain creating a character, involvement in the organization, upcoming Halloween production and tryouts.
• Question and answer time for the pros
• Handouts regarding A.C.T.: creating a character, fairy tale production choices, character parts, about A.C.T.

9/3/08 Drama

• Use class set of books to begin chapters: Level 1, Chapter 1 - Warm-ups; Level 2, Chapter 15 - Cast; Level 3, Unit 4- Early Drama History
• Assign, for each chapter: read, take notes, begin the project as assigned in the chapter
• ACT, Alligator Community Theater, is coming to school Friday
  • Prepare questions regarding A. The Profession of Theater; B. Their experience in theater; C. Their involvement in our class this year.
  • Prepare suggestions or ideas for ways they can be involved in our class this year
• Give handout of hat character composite that was developed during last class for their notebook -- keep and have in class every day
• Assign: write up basics of hat character -- name and basic physical description

9/3-5/08 English 2

• Kaplan language arts test administered in class
• When complete test -- work on "The Wave" assignments

9/2/08 English 2

• Substitute day
• Spend the day reading, discussing, and working on reading logs for the class book, The Wave
• Get books from the Library

8/29 Drama

• Complete class introductions and discuss quality of questions and answers
• Do class brainstorm and create a composite "Inspiration" chart regarding what to know to create hat character

8/28,29/08 English 2

• Vocabulary review, then give vocabulary and notebook 1 tests
• Take up Vocabulary 1 homework
• Give vocabulary 2 word definitions; need to complete next class
• Get books from the library

8/27/08 Drama

• Continue interview presentations
• Class discussion based on what we will and won't do in class and appropriate methods for giving suggestions
• Discussed class plan and primary obstacles to success
• Two groups remain to present introductions next class
• Brainstorm list of "What to know" was reassigned

8/25/08 Drama

• Discuss syllabus and answer questions from last class
• Assign work in pairs to develop interview questions and prepare to do interview introductions.
• Begin interview introductions
• Assign brainstorm a list of "What you need to know" to develop the hat character.

8/26,27/08 English 2

• SNT 2: The picture was pretty
  • Re-explain the goals and methods of SNT's
  • Take up SNT 1 and 2
• CYA 2 with related notes and mini lessons
• Give vocabulary 1 words and go over
• Go over vocabulary worksheet (posted on handouts page) and explain how to do it. Vocabulary homework due next class before the test
• The first notebook and vocabulary test will be on 8/28, 29. Students need to come ready to take the tests and have their notebooks with all the materials with them.
• Show the new webpage.
• Handouts
  • Capitalization summary sheet
  • Punctuation rules with examples
  • Word parts

8/21/08 Drama

Class did not meet due to the storm weather and early dismissal. Class will continue on August 25th.

8/21,25/08 English 2

• Note the missed days are due to school being out due to the storm.
• Introduce Caught'ya's (CYA'S) based on a parody of "Midsummer's Night Dream" the Shakespearean play the class will read later this year.
• Do CYA 1 with related mini lessons and notes
• Introduce Show-Not-Tells (SNT), a daily writing practice to push students to think, organize, and elaborate -- FCAT strategies.
• SNT 1: Summer was _______. This is due next class period if not completed in class.
• Introduce the first Accelerated Reader (AR) book, The Wave. Work on the pre-reading log in class alone or in small groups. Due by end of next class
• Grading period calendar is posted in the room and on this site. It includes test dates, basic project due dates, and additional information.
• Students had time to work in class.

8/19/08 Drama

• Hand out and go over syllabus thoroughly, answering all questions
• Introduce Ms. Wilks, coordinator of the Shakespeare festival and liaison between the class and the Alligator Community Theatre. (We want to constantly express our gratitude to A.C.T. for their ongoing support and interest in our students.)
• Launch into storytelling examples: Kite String Students

8/18/08 English 2

• Hand out syllabus and go over in detail
• Show video clips "Intentional Inattention" and "Improve your English"
• Handout and explain pre-reading and during reading logs for AR books
• Hand out vocabulary list and vocabulary graphic organizer. Explain tests and homework and due dates
• The 4 goals of class: employability, reading, writing, thinking