American Lit: We began "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," taking lecture notes and beginning the sermon. Also, we began Vocabulary Unit 2, and manila folders were passed in.
British Lit: We continued Beowulf and started Vocabulary Unit 2.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 30 2010
American Lit: We read and discussed "The History of Virginia" by Captain John Smith.
British Lit: We read and discussed Beowulf.
Vocabulary Unit 2 starts tomorrow for Juniors and Seniors.
Bring 2 Manila folders Tuesday and Wednesday with your name on them.
British Lit: We read and discussed Beowulf.
Vocabulary Unit 2 starts tomorrow for Juniors and Seniors.
Bring 2 Manila folders Tuesday and Wednesday with your name on them.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27 2010
American Lit: we took our vocab unit 1 test and finished our discussion of Equiano and modern approaches to social injustice. The "Reader's Check" is due for Monday.
British Lit: We had a guidance presentation and then finished "The Epic Hero." Vocab Unit 1 Test on Monday.
British Lit: We had a guidance presentation and then finished "The Epic Hero." Vocab Unit 1 Test on Monday.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, August 26 2010
American Lit: We read Olaudah Equiano's "Interestng Narrative," began a small-group worksheet on addressing current injustices through the media, and a "Reader's Check" was assigned for homework, due Monday. Vocab Unit 1 test will be on Friday.
British Lit: Tests were handed back, and an exemplary essay was shown. Students watched Benjamin Bagby's performance of the opening lines of Beowulf and compared the oral poetic experience to the written word. Students then noted the various aspects of Anglo-Saxon poetry (tetrameter, caesura, kennings, etc.) in Rebsamen's translation of Beowulf. Finally, "The Epic Hero," a brief documentary on epic heroes, was begun.
British Lit: Tests were handed back, and an exemplary essay was shown. Students watched Benjamin Bagby's performance of the opening lines of Beowulf and compared the oral poetic experience to the written word. Students then noted the various aspects of Anglo-Saxon poetry (tetrameter, caesura, kennings, etc.) in Rebsamen's translation of Beowulf. Finally, "The Epic Hero," a brief documentary on epic heroes, was begun.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 25 2010
American Lit: Students finished reading "La Relacion," and then began to write their own "Explorer's Account" in their journals.
British Lit: We went over the Guided Notetaking, covered some aspects of Anglo-Saxon poetry, and began to discuss the differencve between oral and written poetry.
British Lit: We went over the Guided Notetaking, covered some aspects of Anglo-Saxon poetry, and began to discuss the differencve between oral and written poetry.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday, August 24th 2010
American Lit: Students took the vocab unit 1 quiz, finished the introductory lecture, then worked on historical narratives, focusing on primary and secondary sources.
British Lit: Today, students did a "guided notetaking" worksheet and took the vocab unit 1 quiz. Worksheet is due for homework tomorrow.
British Lit: Today, students did a "guided notetaking" worksheet and took the vocab unit 1 quiz. Worksheet is due for homework tomorrow.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, August 23 2010
American Lit: We passed back paragraphs, checked Vocab Unit 1 Homework, and commenced the "Early American Period."
British Lit: We passed back paragraphs, checked Vocab Unit 1 Homework, and commenced the "Anglo-Saxon Period."
Check with your classmates for notes!
British Lit: We passed back paragraphs, checked Vocab Unit 1 Homework, and commenced the "Anglo-Saxon Period."
Check with your classmates for notes!
Friday, August 20 2010
All classes took respective tests (Twisted and Lord of the Flies). For all classes, Unit 1 homework is due on Monday.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, August 19th 2010
American Lit: We finished our discussion of Twisted today and then listened to an NPR interview dealing with the topic of "date rape." Tomorrow is the Twisted test.
British Lit: We finished our discussion of Lord of the Flies. The discussion questions for homework were checked, and then the students answered the questions by groups. Tomorrow is the test for Lord of the Flies.
British Lit: We finished our discussion of Lord of the Flies. The discussion questions for homework were checked, and then the students answered the questions by groups. Tomorrow is the test for Lord of the Flies.
Wednesday, August 18th 2010
American Lit: All classes had guidance presentations today. No homework, except to finish Twisted. We will finish discussion tomorrow.
British Lit: We continued discussion of Lord of the Flies. We will finish discussion on Thursday. Test on Friday. Discussion questions were given for homework, due Thursday.
British Lit: We continued discussion of Lord of the Flies. We will finish discussion on Thursday. Test on Friday. Discussion questions were given for homework, due Thursday.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, August 17
In American Lit, we started unit 1 Vocabulary, finishing exercise one in class. The remainder of the exercises will be due for homework Monday, with a quiz on Tuesday and a test on Friday. Then, we continued our discussion of Twisted. Tomorrow, there will be a guidance presentation for juniors.
In British Lit, we went to an assembly with Mr. Kelly. Tomorrow, we will work on vocabulary unit 1 and continue our discussion of Lord of the Flies.
In British Lit, we went to an assembly with Mr. Kelly. Tomorrow, we will work on vocabulary unit 1 and continue our discussion of Lord of the Flies.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 16 2010
American Lit:
Today we finished Gerunds and Participles, reviewed Essay Structure, and began discussing Twisted. Students will need to bring Twisted to class tomorrow for discussion, as well as their vocabulary book (which they have been instructed to bring daily).
British Lit:
Today we finished up reviewing Gerunds and Participles, reviewed Essay Structure, and began discussing Lord of the Flies. Students will need to bring their vocabulary books and Lord of the Flies for class tomorrow.
Today we finished Gerunds and Participles, reviewed Essay Structure, and began discussing Twisted. Students will need to bring Twisted to class tomorrow for discussion, as well as their vocabulary book (which they have been instructed to bring daily).
British Lit:
Today we finished up reviewing Gerunds and Participles, reviewed Essay Structure, and began discussing Lord of the Flies. Students will need to bring their vocabulary books and Lord of the Flies for class tomorrow.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday, August 13th 2010
American and British Lit:
Both American Lit and British Lit finished the fishbowl activity, then reviewed Warrick Dunn's career by powerpoint and video. Finally, we reviewed gerunds and participles.
For Monday, seniors need to bring Running for my Life and Lord of the Flies. Juniors need to bring Running for My Life and Twisted.
Paragraph for 3-passage assignment is due on Monday. Students will choose one of the three passages they chose in class from Running for My Life which they feel has particular significance for them. They will write one well-constructed paragraph (1 topic sentence, 4+ sentences for the body, and 1 closing sentence) describing this significance as it relates to their personal experience.
Both American Lit and British Lit finished the fishbowl activity, then reviewed Warrick Dunn's career by powerpoint and video. Finally, we reviewed gerunds and participles.
For Monday, seniors need to bring Running for my Life and Lord of the Flies. Juniors need to bring Running for My Life and Twisted.
Paragraph for 3-passage assignment is due on Monday. Students will choose one of the three passages they chose in class from Running for My Life which they feel has particular significance for them. They will write one well-constructed paragraph (1 topic sentence, 4+ sentences for the body, and 1 closing sentence) describing this significance as it relates to their personal experience.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday, August 12 2010
American Lit and British Lit:
We reviewed the disciplinary procedures at the beginning of class. Next, the students chose 3 passages from Running for My Life -- one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end -- between 2-4 lines each. These passages were to be significant or meaningful to the student. For homework, students will turn in 1 paragraph (well-constructed!) dealing with one of the passages. Paragraph should include a main idea, at least 4 sentences in the body, and 1 closing remark. The 3 passages and paragraph will be turned in for a grade (50pts.) on Monday.
Next, students engaged in the "Fishbowl" activity, in which 4 students at a time answered discussion questions about the Big Read, while all the other students recorded their answers (summarily).
For Juniors, the Twisted test will be next Thursday.
Seniors' Lord of the Flies exam will be announced shortly.
We reviewed the disciplinary procedures at the beginning of class. Next, the students chose 3 passages from Running for My Life -- one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end -- between 2-4 lines each. These passages were to be significant or meaningful to the student. For homework, students will turn in 1 paragraph (well-constructed!) dealing with one of the passages. Paragraph should include a main idea, at least 4 sentences in the body, and 1 closing remark. The 3 passages and paragraph will be turned in for a grade (50pts.) on Monday.
Next, students engaged in the "Fishbowl" activity, in which 4 students at a time answered discussion questions about the Big Read, while all the other students recorded their answers (summarily).
For Juniors, the Twisted test will be next Thursday.
Seniors' Lord of the Flies exam will be announced shortly.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday, August 12 2010
American and British Lit:
In class today, we covered the syllabus, the major course themes, and extra credit. For extra credit, students will be given a list of texts for memorization with the possibility of receiving 10 points/quarter. Next, students took a "Grammar Assessment" to learn about areas in which we, as a class, can improve in our grammatical understanding. Both the assessment and yesterday's survey (for sections A and C) were turned in at the end of class.
For tommorrow, students (all sections) need to bring "Running for My Life" to begin discussion of the text.
In class today, we covered the syllabus, the major course themes, and extra credit. For extra credit, students will be given a list of texts for memorization with the possibility of receiving 10 points/quarter. Next, students took a "Grammar Assessment" to learn about areas in which we, as a class, can improve in our grammatical understanding. Both the assessment and yesterday's survey (for sections A and C) were turned in at the end of class.
For tommorrow, students (all sections) need to bring "Running for My Life" to begin discussion of the text.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
First Day of Class (8/11/09)
American and British Lit:
Today we went over the course guidelines and procedures, discussing briefly the purpose of literature, grammar, and writing as means of growing closer to Christ. Students also received their textbooks and completed a survey. For periods A and C, be sure to bring that survey back tomorrow (other periods turned their surveys in) -- it will be for a 10 point participation grade.
For tomorrow, bring all materials (binder, notebook, pens). If you have a vocabulary book, bring it with you. If not, procure one ASAP.
-- Mr. Carruth
Today we went over the course guidelines and procedures, discussing briefly the purpose of literature, grammar, and writing as means of growing closer to Christ. Students also received their textbooks and completed a survey. For periods A and C, be sure to bring that survey back tomorrow (other periods turned their surveys in) -- it will be for a 10 point participation grade.
For tomorrow, bring all materials (binder, notebook, pens). If you have a vocabulary book, bring it with you. If not, procure one ASAP.
-- Mr. Carruth
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