English 4 & 4H: 9/26,27/11

1. Students given a few minutes to study.


2. Students turn in vocabulary homework and take vocabulary test 2


3. As soon as the vocabulary test is completed, students are to pick up a copy of the Unit 1, pages 19-35 test again and take it open book.


4. Students reminded to read pages 266-272


5. Listed on the board that the next workbook assignments will be pages 13 all and 14B. This was on the board, but not discussed.

Drama: 9/26/2011

1. Continue individual improvisations


2. Students spent the period developing their plan for pantomime 2 including A. must be long enough to cover a 3 minute minimum; B. Map of set and set pieces; C. Show plan of stage movements; D. Have a story line including the conflicts and/or issues to be resolved; E. List of each character with his or her purpose and focus emotions; F. Objects needed and how they will be used; and G. Any other considerations which need to be considered

English 4 & 4H: 9/23/11

1. Notes due and test on lit book pages 19-35


2. News article due with topic sentences underlined or highlighted


3. All make up work today


4. Continue to assign reading and being ready to ask questions over pages 266-272

Drama: 9/23/11

1. All final makeup work due today


2. More individual improvisations: L+'s set up group improvs


3. L1's take chapter 3 test

English 4 & 4H: 9/21,22/11

1. Reminders: Grades posted - make up due by this Friday; test on pages 19 - 35 with notes; vocab test -ready by 9/26 with homework; news article with topic sentences underlined due Friday the 23rd.


2. Students show-for-grade workbook pages 7, 8, 9B; self grade the pages


3. Mini lesson regarding grammar, transitive and intransitive verbs, auxilary verbs. Also discussed why some people can learn grammar and others never do.


4. Read The Hobbit pages 81 to ? The assignment is to infer something the reading and to explain how you came to that/those inference(s)

Drama 9/21,22/11

1. Students reminded that grades are posted, and all zeros must be made up by the end of school day Friday the 23rd.


2. Completed make ups of bag introduction and pantomime 1


3. Students were called to the front of the class one at a time and given a prop as their improv object


4. Students were broken into assigned groups and given approximately an hour to work with their groups on the pantomime 2 projects.


5. Handouts were provided as to pantomime 2 requirements and possible scenes.

English 4 & 4 H: 9/19,20/11

1. Grades are published at the back of the room. Students have until Friday, 9/23 at the end of the day, to complete and make up all zeros. They become permanent at the end of the day.


2. Students are required to turn in the 7 Hobbit assignments that have been assigned during the readings of the book in class. The list of assignments have been posted in the room for a week with the reminder of the required date to turn the work in.


3. Students will spend the majority to all of the class working on the Thinkgate test.


4. As soon as students complete the Thinkgate test, they may spend their time A. completing workbook pages, B. completing make up work, C. completing and turning in Hobbit assignments, and D. completing their literature note taking assignment.


5. Friday, students will take the test on pages 19 through 35 in their literature book. Students were assigned to read, study, and take notes on the pages. They will be allowed to use the notes on the test and be required to turn the notes in after the test. Notes must be in their own handwriting to be used.


6. Students need to be prepared as of 9/26 for thir next vocabulary test, "scribe" to "monarchy." Vocabulary homework will be required on the day of the test and not taken after the test.


7. Workbook pages 7, 8, and 9B will be checked and graded next class.

Drama: 9/19/11

1. Grades are posted. All student have until this Friday to make up all zeros before he zeros become permanent at the end of that class day, 9/23.


2. Students were informed on the point and purpose of improvisation warmups.


3. Students were given pointers and examples as to how to generate ideas about an object/prop that they will use.


4. Leadership students were first called on, given a prop, and performed their improv. Each is given a different prop at the point they got on stage.


5. We began calling on L1's, but will have to finish next class.


6. Students were given their group assignments for the step it up pantomime. They were also given the requirements and expectations to copy. The requirements will be the basis for the grade and has a writing component which can be done by each group.


7. Students were given the scene choices and some time to talk with their team members to choose.


8. Some time was given to make up bag introductions and other make up performances.

English 4 & 4H: 9/16/11

1. Students are to use any time available at the beginning of the period to make up and catch up on the three projects (especially Hobbit assignments) from last class.


2. Class read The Hobbit from page 68 to 80? For this segment of the reading, students are to pick one character and compare/contrast the character with someone they currently know. They are to continue working on the timeline


3. Placed on the board: Read pages 266 to 272 in the literature book for information. The official assignment will be given next week and due October 7th.


4. Reminders that workbook pages 7, 8, 9B and the Hobbit assignments will be checked Monday and Tuesday during the Thinkgate testing.

Drama: 9/16/11

1. L1 students prepare and take or make up Chapter 2 test.


2. L1 students have Chapter 3 assigned.


3. L+ students must write and turn in their completed improvisation list


4. L+ students need to be prepared to handout next pantomime assignments


5. Next pantomime expectations were put on the projector for students to copy.


6. Last class, each students was requried to turn in: 1. what time period they would study for their DAP, and 2. why they picked that time period. If they did not turn it in or provide a complete explanation about why they chose, today was the day to complete and turn in.


7. Students were introduced to the question improv game by L+

English 4 & 4H: 9/14,15/11

1. Read and completed The Hobbit, pages 55 to 68 and the related assignment of identifying at least 3 themes for this section of the writing


2. Students are to spend the majority of the class working on the following three items: A. Pages 7, 8, 9B of the workbook to be checked and graded at the beginning of next week. B. Work on the 1st 6 Hobbit assignments (posted in the classroom) which will be checked during the Thinkgate test next Monday and Tuesday. (This is make up and catch up work), and C. Read, study, and take notes over pages 19-35 of the literature book. The test will be at the end of next week. Students may use their notes on the test and will be required to turn their notes in after.


3. I provided individualized help throughout the work time, especially helping with grammar and examples of themes.

Drama: 9/14/11

1. Due today: Write and turn in! -- Identify the time period you want to research for DAP (docent acting project) character. Explain or list reasons why you like this period.


2. Complete all bag introductions, last offer.


3. L+ outline and organize list for improvisations and next pantomime project


4. L1's take Chapter 2 test.


5. L1's assign next two chapters

English 4 and 4H: 9/12,13/11

1. Bell ringer time was spent studying and preparing for the vocabulary 1 test.



2. Students take vocabulary 1 test and turn in vocabulary homework



3. Students show workbook pages 10 and 11 for a grade and self correct their work from the projector. Focus -- separate describers from the word they describe. If it describes a noun or pronoun, it is an adjective. If it describes any other kind of word, it is an adverb.



4. Assign workbook pages 7, 8, 9B



5. Start or assign reading and taking notes over pages 19 through 35 in the literature book. This is the history and literary elements for Unit 1. Students are to apply their note taking strategies to the work. A test will be given to cover this assignment. Students will be allowed to use their notes on the test, and the notes will be taken up after the test. Test date will be sometime next week.



6. Discuss the difference and definitions for "theme" and "thesis."



7. Read The Hobbit, starting at page 55, and go as far as time allows.



8. Hobbit assignment: identify the themes in this section of the story.



9. Newspaper article (did not explain in all classes equally): Underline the topic sentences in each paragraph.


10. Students were provided with a complete list of the Hobbit assignments to date. These assignments will soon be checked, and they are to be ready!

Drama: 9/12/11

1. Period 2: Go to Ms. Wilks room and spend the period with Ms. Pat and Ms. Margie of the local museum related to the semester docent project. The presentations covered the goals, choosing a time period, the resources available, the performances, and more.


2. Period 3: The meeting from 2nd block was rehashed for the class.


3. Both classes were given an example from the stories of Tucker Arbuckle.


4. Period 3: an attempt was made to complete the bag introductions. This assignment will be completed next class or will become a zero for the unprepared.


5. Level +'s are working on a list of improvisation exercises for the class.


6. L1's test on Chapter 1 has been delayed until next class.

English 4 & 4H: 9/8,9/11

1. BR: Why should we study history, especially English history for English literature.


2. Check students workbook pages 4 and 5A, and students self correct their work from the projector.


3. Pages 10 and 11 will be checked and corrected next class.


4. Read The Hobbit, pages 41-54. Assignment 1: Students will continue to maintain a timeline or chronological list of story events. Assignment 2: Students will write a character analysis based on any character presented so far. They will identify whether or not the character has changed since the beginning of the book and back up their thesis statement with support from the story.


5. Students were given two pages of notes on techniques of note taking including 2 column notes and Q and A notes.


6. Vocabulary test will come next class.

Honors extra

1. Students were given a bell ringer based on the function or value of school spirit.


2. Following the essay was a discussion about community, its value and function to high school students.

Drama: 9/9/11

1. Pantomime presentations


2. All students are to evaluate other groups for the purpose of learning by watching


3. Leadership are to create a list of improvisation ideas for next class


4. L 1's are to create a list of possible Pantomime 2 ideas


5. Tried to catch up with bag presentations


6. Reminders: L1's will have Chapter 2 test next class; complete bag introductions; complete pantomimes; continue reading and preparing for chapter tests


7. Students are going to have a field trip on May 4 to the Hippodrome to see "Midsummer Night's Dream." Students need to bring in money as soon as we have all the details cleared.

English $ & 4H: 9/6,7/11

1. BR: Compare life in 2011 to life in the medieval times. Push for a long list or 3 paragraphs. Students were given instruction on how to develop ideas, particularly about topics that seem uncomfortable.


2. Students were reassigned grammar workbook pages 4 and 5A.


3. Assigned workbook pages 10 and 11. All four workbook pages will be checked at the beginning of next class for a grade before students will be allowed to correct their work from the overhead.


4. Read "Hobbit" pages 28 to 41. Create a time line or a chronological list of story events. Students were given the first 6 items and suggested items during the day's reading. This will be an ongoing assignment for the rest of the book.


5. Reminders: A. Section 5 (the Hobbit assignments) will be checked. People need to make up their missing work.


6. The first vocabulary test will by 9/12,13/11. Students are challenged to bring in proof of their technique and ability to study vocabulary.


7. Copy notes on outlining notes.

Drama: 9/7/11

1. BR: Describe, in vivid detail, the facial and physical expressions of someone who is in extreme disteress.


2. Discussion, sloppy versus quality. Detail and accuracy makes the difference.


3. Catch up on bag intros. Push them to next class after pantomime performance


4. Students copy evaluation requirements for pantomime performance. Discussion regarding each item, its importance and relevance.


5. L1's reminded that Chapter 2 test will be next Monday


6. L +'s assigned to create a list of improvisation possibilities.


7. L1's also assigned begin reading and preparation of test for Chapter 3.

English 4 & 4H: 9/2/11

1. BR: Does Fate control our lives


2. Take up and share news articles


3. Finish grading pages 1 and 2 of workbook


4. Assign pages 4 and 5A in the workbook


5. Go over vocabulary words and challenge to find effective study habits

Drama: 9/2/11

1. DAIDSWIS (do as I do say what I say): Sarah Sylvia Cynthia Stout, teacher lead


2. Fund raiser: pass out and assign towels to sell


3. L1's assigned Chapter 2 test for next week


4. L+'s divide up students, assign pantomime, and rehearsed groups

Drama: 9/1/11

1. L 1's have time to study and then take the Chapter 1 test


2. L 2+'s prepare and share: A. Introduction to Chapter 2, B. Introduction to Chapter 3


3. Discussion of observation and assign Compare Contrast Question chart for evaluating 2011 to 1860's


4. Do as I do, say what I say (daidswis) with Sarah Sylvia Cynthia Stout, let by L 2+


5. L 2+ are preparing the pantomime project