Welcome to Second Quarter! All make up work for the first quarter is due no later than October 26, 2009 for "A" days and October 27, 2009 for "B" days.
1. Watch the following Edgar Allen Poe videos and write a 1/2 page reflection in your composition book.
-Dr. Heideggars Experiment
-The Cask Of Amontillado
-The Raven
2. English 12 End of Quarter 1 Exam
You will need a scantron multiple choice bubble sheet to complete this assignment.
DUE: October 28 for "A day"
Due: October 29 for "B day"
Just for fun:
Here is a list of items that we have been discussing in class related to the state core for Quarter One.
2. Demonstrate Appreciations for the Role of Language Arts
a. Recognize that the study of themes and values in texts is preparation for responsible participation in society.
b. Use language arts skills and strategies to think critically, communicate with others, and
understand our culture and common heritage.
c. Develop thinking and language acquisition together through interactive learning.
d. Recognize that in studying language arts they will learn the strategies necessary for
acquiring academic knowledge, achieving common academic standards, and learning
independently.
5. Use the Skills, Strategies, and Processes of Reading
a. Develop an enjoyment for reading as a lifelong way to learn.
b. Access background knowledge to prepare to read and enjoy texts.
c. Use meta-cognition strategies during reading to monitor comprehension.
d. Improve comprehension by using strategies when meaning breaks down.
e. Retain information from and respond to text after reading.
6. Use the Skills, Strategies, and Processes of Writing
a. Develop a distinctive writing voice.
b. Understand that writing is a process of skills, strategies, and practices for creating,
revising, and editing a variety of texts.
c. Develop reflective abilities and meta-awareness about writing.
d. Use writing to discover and explore ideas.
e. Develop collaborative writing skills to prepare for workplace writing.
f. Understand that writing is a tool for thinking: solving problems, exploring issues,
constructing questions, addressing inquiry.
g. Understand that reading and writing are interrelated: writers approach new reading
experiences with enhanced appreciation for the text.
h. Appreciate the value of personal writing and writing-to-learn in daily applications of
knowledge.
Objective 3 (Comprehension of Literary Text): Comprehend and compare culturally and historically significant literary forms. Evaluate the author’s use of common literary elements (e.g., plot, characterization, point of view, theme, setting). Standard 2 (Writing): Students will write informational and literary text to reflect on and recreate experiences, report observations, and persuade others.
Objective 1 (Writing to Learn): Evaluate ideas and information to refine thinking through
writing. Evaluate the merit of varied ideas and opposing opinions. Evaluate ideas and examine causes and effects. Evaluate connections between texts, between texts and self, and between texts and different world connections.
1. Watch the following Edgar Allen Poe videos and write a 1/2 page reflection in your composition book.
-Dr. Heideggars Experiment
-The Cask Of Amontillado
-The Raven
2. English 12 End of Quarter 1 Exam
Just for fun:
Here is a list of items that we have been discussing in class related to the state core for Quarter One.
2. Demonstrate Appreciations for the Role of Language Arts
a. Recognize that the study of themes and values in texts is preparation for responsible participation in society.
b. Use language arts skills and strategies to think critically, communicate with others, and
understand our culture and common heritage.
c. Develop thinking and language acquisition together through interactive learning.
d. Recognize that in studying language arts they will learn the strategies necessary for
acquiring academic knowledge, achieving common academic standards, and learning
independently.
5. Use the Skills, Strategies, and Processes of Reading
a. Develop an enjoyment for reading as a lifelong way to learn.
b. Access background knowledge to prepare to read and enjoy texts.
c. Use meta-cognition strategies during reading to monitor comprehension.
d. Improve comprehension by using strategies when meaning breaks down.
e. Retain information from and respond to text after reading.
6. Use the Skills, Strategies, and Processes of Writing
a. Develop a distinctive writing voice.
b. Understand that writing is a process of skills, strategies, and practices for creating,
revising, and editing a variety of texts.
c. Develop reflective abilities and meta-awareness about writing.
d. Use writing to discover and explore ideas.
e. Develop collaborative writing skills to prepare for workplace writing.
f. Understand that writing is a tool for thinking: solving problems, exploring issues,
constructing questions, addressing inquiry.
g. Understand that reading and writing are interrelated: writers approach new reading
experiences with enhanced appreciation for the text.
h. Appreciate the value of personal writing and writing-to-learn in daily applications of
knowledge.
Objective 3 (Comprehension of Literary Text): Comprehend and compare culturally and historically significant literary forms. Evaluate the author’s use of common literary elements (e.g., plot, characterization, point of view, theme, setting).
Standard 2 (Writing): Students will write informational and literary text to reflect on and recreate experiences, report observations, and persuade others.
Objective 1 (Writing to Learn): Evaluate ideas and information to refine thinking through
writing. Evaluate the merit of varied ideas and opposing opinions. Evaluate ideas and examine causes and effects. Evaluate connections between texts, between texts and self, and between texts and different world connections.