Homework Log (A2 - Eng 9 L3)
In addition to the assignments below, all students will complete 40 minutes per week (Monday to
Sunday) of vocabulary training on Membean.com.
Due: Assignment:
3/27 - Complete the pre-writing on the back side of the essay
assignment sheet. See me with any questions or ideas
as you proceed.
3/25 - Finish reading To Kill A Mockingbird (chapters 23-end). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- Post-trial response (on Google Classroom).
- If you did not already do so in class, please be prepared to present
your thematic exploration group work (based on TKAM).
3/21 - n/a (Recommended: get ahead on Membean.)
3/19 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 17-22 (including 22). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- If you did not already do so in class today, please be prepared to present
your thematic exploration group work (based on TKAM).
3/15 - Next reading of TKAM is due on Tuesday, 3/19.
3/13 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 12-16 (including 16). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
3/11 - Complete the "Bold Statements" journal assignment on Google
Classroom before Monday's class.
3/7 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 7-11 (including 11). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
3/5 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 1-6 (including 6). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- Reminder: the mid-marking period vocabulary quiz is scheduled for
Tuesday, 3/5.
2/28 - Complete the Shakespeare in Love post-viewing response on
Google Classroom, as well as the viewing guide, before next
class.
2/26 - All-American Boys journal responses are due to be uploaded
to TurnItIn.com no later than this Sunday, 2/24. (extension
for entire class)
2/22 - Bring the Shakespeare in Love permission slip to class if
you did not do so already.
- All-American Boys journal responses are due to be uploaded
to TurnItIn.com no later than this Friday, 2/22.
2/20 - Come to class prepared to complete Act V of Romeo &
Juliet, followed by a brief review and then take
the R&J exam (in class on Wed, 2/20). Please use your
review sheet (posted on Google Classroom) to prepare
as needed before then.
- Due to changes in schedule, the All-American Boys
journal responses will be due Friday, 2/22.
2/13 - Due to changes in schedule, the All-American Boys
journal responses will be due next Friday, 2/22.
- Please use your R&J exam review sheet to prepare
in advance.
2/8 - Finish reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by next class.
2/6 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
in the next day or so.
- As I did last semester, I will now stop marking Membean
vocabulary training each night. However, the directions
are above, just under the "Homework Log" title.
2/4 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of this week.
- This is week two of Membean vocabulary training for
marking period two.
1/31 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of the first full week of February.
- Membean vocabulary training begins again, with 40 minutes
due between Monday (1/28) and Sunday (2/3).
1/29 - Begin reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of the first full week of February.
- Membean vocabulary training begins again, with 40 minutes
due between Monday (1/28) and Sunday (2/3).
1/18 - Prepare for the midterm exam. Visit Google Classroom for
review materials and write/stop by with any questions!
1/16 - Come to class prepared to ask questions about the midterm
exam review guide and participate actively in our review.
- Continue reading the short story for Section III.
1/14 - Complete any final components of the poetry portfolio if
we agreed on the Sunday due date (after you stayed for
extra help).
1/10 - Final poetry portfolios are due by Thursday (end of day) unless
you have met with me and asked for an extension to Sunday.
Please see directions, recitation sheet, rubric, etc. on Google
Classroom.
- Come to class prepared for a vocabulary quiz.
1/8 - Fully revised sonnets should be prepared by Tuesday. Also,
begin work on other elements of the portfolio: cover, table
of contents, and letter. (Portfolio due: Thursday, 1/10.)
- Come to class prepared for a vocabulary quiz.
12/20 - Come to class prepared for the Romeo & Juliet Act One and
preview packet quiz.
December 2018 - Pace your work on the poetry portfolio assignment. Before break,
you should have completed full drafts of the three poems.
12/12 - Begin work on the poetry portfolio: I recommend completing
one of the extended simile/metaphor poems (#3 & 4).
12/10 - Romeo & Juliet: 10 thematic statement responses on
Google Classroom.
- Review the poetry portfolio directions.
12/6 - n/a
12/4 - Read the Romeo & Juliet pre-reading packet,
including the "Section I" readings in the R&J
book. Please see the note on Classroom for
further direction.
11/28 - Part 2 of the Odyssey project is due, submitted
on Google Classroom.
- Come to class prepared to perform Part 3 of the
Odyssey project (if you have not already).
* Please remember this is "Week 3" of Membean
vocab training for marking period two.
11/26 - Continue to revise your script and practice for your
group's performance. Please see Google Classroom
for complete details on performances, which will
be held Wednesday and Friday.
11/20 - Come to class prepared to use the block to prepare
for Part 3 (performance) of the Odyssey Project. (We
will meet at the theater at the start of the block.)
11/16 - Complete Part 1b of the Odyssey Project. Come to class
prepared to compare notes with your group.
11/14 - Finish reading The Odyssey (Books 22-24). You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
11/9 - Complete the "Relationship Review" homework
assignment on Google Classroom.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
** - Membean vocabulary training resumes this week: 40 min
by Sunday. **
11/7 - Read The Odyssey Books 19-21. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
** - Membean vocabulary training resumes this week: 40 min
by Sunday. **
11/2 - Read The Odyssey Books 16, 17, & 18. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
[- Membean vocabulary training will resume 11/5-11.]
10/31 - Read The Odyssey Books 13, 14, and 15. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/29 - Read The Odyssey Books 10, 11, and 12. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/25 - Read The Odyssey Books 7, 8, and 9. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/23 - Read The Odyssey Books 4, 5, and 6. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/19 - Read The Odyssey Books 1, 2, and 3. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on main characters and plot
points to be prepared for a quiz.
10/17 - Read Mythology (Hamilton) pages 253-290, which spans all
of chapters 13 and 14. You are encouraged to take some
reading notes and come to class prepared for a reading quiz.
- Final Book Thief essays are due to TurnItIn.com by
Wednesday, 10/17. I re-posted key resources on Google
Classroom last week for your review. Please don't hesitate
to contact me as needed. Thank you to those who
have taken the time to meet with me and discuss your
essays.
10/15 - Read Mythology (Hamilton) pages 17-34, 196-223, 245-252. Of
the twelve Greek gods of Olympus, you will only be
responsible for the one I assigned you. The quiz will focus
on Perseus, Theseus, and Atalanta.
- Final Book Thief essays are due to TurnItIn.com by
Wednesday, 10/17. I re-posted key resources on Google
Classroom today for your review. Please don't hesitate
to contact me as needed. Thank you to those who
have taken the time to meet with me and discuss your
essays.
10/11 - Come to class Thursday with your completed, typed essay,
prepared for a peer review session.
* If you do not believe you can complete your essay by the
Friday deadline, please contact me as soon as possible
to set up an extra help session and alternate due date.
- This is the last time I will post Membean training as a
separate entry on this homework log. Please remember
to complete your weekly Membean vocab training. (See
PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.) Also, the details
are noted beneath the "Homework Log (A2 - Eng 9 L3)"
heading at the top of this page.
assignment sheet. See me with any questions or ideas
as you proceed.
3/25 - Finish reading To Kill A Mockingbird (chapters 23-end). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- Post-trial response (on Google Classroom).
- If you did not already do so in class, please be prepared to present
your thematic exploration group work (based on TKAM).
3/21 - n/a (Recommended: get ahead on Membean.)
3/19 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 17-22 (including 22). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- If you did not already do so in class today, please be prepared to present
your thematic exploration group work (based on TKAM).
3/15 - Next reading of TKAM is due on Tuesday, 3/19.
3/13 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 12-16 (including 16). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
3/11 - Complete the "Bold Statements" journal assignment on Google
Classroom before Monday's class.
3/7 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 7-11 (including 11). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
3/5 - Read To Kill A Mockingbird chapters 1-6 (including 6). As always,
please be prepared for a reading quiz. I encourage you to take
notes on major characters and conflicts.
- Reminder: the mid-marking period vocabulary quiz is scheduled for
Tuesday, 3/5.
2/28 - Complete the Shakespeare in Love post-viewing response on
Google Classroom, as well as the viewing guide, before next
class.
2/26 - All-American Boys journal responses are due to be uploaded
to TurnItIn.com no later than this Sunday, 2/24. (extension
for entire class)
2/22 - Bring the Shakespeare in Love permission slip to class if
you did not do so already.
- All-American Boys journal responses are due to be uploaded
to TurnItIn.com no later than this Friday, 2/22.
2/20 - Come to class prepared to complete Act V of Romeo &
Juliet, followed by a brief review and then take
the R&J exam (in class on Wed, 2/20). Please use your
review sheet (posted on Google Classroom) to prepare
as needed before then.
- Due to changes in schedule, the All-American Boys
journal responses will be due Friday, 2/22.
2/13 - Due to changes in schedule, the All-American Boys
journal responses will be due next Friday, 2/22.
- Please use your R&J exam review sheet to prepare
in advance.
2/8 - Finish reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by next class.
2/6 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
in the next day or so.
- As I did last semester, I will now stop marking Membean
vocabulary training each night. However, the directions
are above, just under the "Homework Log" title.
2/4 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of this week.
- This is week two of Membean vocabulary training for
marking period two.
1/31 - Continue reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of the first full week of February.
- Membean vocabulary training begins again, with 40 minutes
due between Monday (1/28) and Sunday (2/3).
1/29 - Begin reading All-American Boys. I recommend reading
approximately 60+ pages between classes, in order to
finish the book and begin working on the journals
by the middle of the first full week of February.
- Membean vocabulary training begins again, with 40 minutes
due between Monday (1/28) and Sunday (2/3).
1/18 - Prepare for the midterm exam. Visit Google Classroom for
review materials and write/stop by with any questions!
1/16 - Come to class prepared to ask questions about the midterm
exam review guide and participate actively in our review.
- Continue reading the short story for Section III.
1/14 - Complete any final components of the poetry portfolio if
we agreed on the Sunday due date (after you stayed for
extra help).
1/10 - Final poetry portfolios are due by Thursday (end of day) unless
you have met with me and asked for an extension to Sunday.
Please see directions, recitation sheet, rubric, etc. on Google
Classroom.
- Come to class prepared for a vocabulary quiz.
1/8 - Fully revised sonnets should be prepared by Tuesday. Also,
begin work on other elements of the portfolio: cover, table
of contents, and letter. (Portfolio due: Thursday, 1/10.)
- Come to class prepared for a vocabulary quiz.
12/20 - Come to class prepared for the Romeo & Juliet Act One and
preview packet quiz.
December 2018 - Pace your work on the poetry portfolio assignment. Before break,
you should have completed full drafts of the three poems.
12/12 - Begin work on the poetry portfolio: I recommend completing
one of the extended simile/metaphor poems (#3 & 4).
12/10 - Romeo & Juliet: 10 thematic statement responses on
Google Classroom.
- Review the poetry portfolio directions.
12/6 - n/a
12/4 - Read the Romeo & Juliet pre-reading packet,
including the "Section I" readings in the R&J
book. Please see the note on Classroom for
further direction.
11/28 - Part 2 of the Odyssey project is due, submitted
on Google Classroom.
- Come to class prepared to perform Part 3 of the
Odyssey project (if you have not already).
* Please remember this is "Week 3" of Membean
vocab training for marking period two.
11/26 - Continue to revise your script and practice for your
group's performance. Please see Google Classroom
for complete details on performances, which will
be held Wednesday and Friday.
11/20 - Come to class prepared to use the block to prepare
for Part 3 (performance) of the Odyssey Project. (We
will meet at the theater at the start of the block.)
11/16 - Complete Part 1b of the Odyssey Project. Come to class
prepared to compare notes with your group.
11/14 - Finish reading The Odyssey (Books 22-24). You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
11/9 - Complete the "Relationship Review" homework
assignment on Google Classroom.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
** - Membean vocabulary training resumes this week: 40 min
by Sunday. **
11/7 - Read The Odyssey Books 19-21. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
** - Membean vocabulary training resumes this week: 40 min
by Sunday. **
11/2 - Read The Odyssey Books 16, 17, & 18. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
[- Membean vocabulary training will resume 11/5-11.]
10/31 - Read The Odyssey Books 13, 14, and 15. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/29 - Read The Odyssey Books 10, 11, and 12. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/25 - Read The Odyssey Books 7, 8, and 9. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/23 - Read The Odyssey Books 4, 5, and 6. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on the book titles, main characters,
and key plot points to be prepared for a quiz.
- Please be prepared to present your gods/goddesses
Slides file during this unit.
10/19 - Read The Odyssey Books 1, 2, and 3. You are encouraged to
take brief, focused notes on main characters and plot
points to be prepared for a quiz.
10/17 - Read Mythology (Hamilton) pages 253-290, which spans all
of chapters 13 and 14. You are encouraged to take some
reading notes and come to class prepared for a reading quiz.
- Final Book Thief essays are due to TurnItIn.com by
Wednesday, 10/17. I re-posted key resources on Google
Classroom last week for your review. Please don't hesitate
to contact me as needed. Thank you to those who
have taken the time to meet with me and discuss your
essays.
10/15 - Read Mythology (Hamilton) pages 17-34, 196-223, 245-252. Of
the twelve Greek gods of Olympus, you will only be
responsible for the one I assigned you. The quiz will focus
on Perseus, Theseus, and Atalanta.
- Final Book Thief essays are due to TurnItIn.com by
Wednesday, 10/17. I re-posted key resources on Google
Classroom today for your review. Please don't hesitate
to contact me as needed. Thank you to those who
have taken the time to meet with me and discuss your
essays.
10/11 - Come to class Thursday with your completed, typed essay,
prepared for a peer review session.
* If you do not believe you can complete your essay by the
Friday deadline, please contact me as soon as possible
to set up an extra help session and alternate due date.
- This is the last time I will post Membean training as a
separate entry on this homework log. Please remember
to complete your weekly Membean vocab training. (See
PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.) Also, the details
are noted beneath the "Homework Log (A2 - Eng 9 L3)"
heading at the top of this page.
10/5 - Type at least the first paragraph of your Book Thief essay,
paying careful attention to the assignment sheet, quote
explication notes, thesis notes, and essay prewriting packet.
- Starting soon, I will no longer post Membean training here
on the homework log. Please remember to complete your
weekly Membean vocab training. (See PowerSchool for list
of weeks this quarter.)
10/3 - Finish reading The Book Thief. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
10/1 - Read The Book Thief, pages 457-493. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/27 - Read The Book Thief, pages 405-455. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/25 - Read The Book Thief, pages 351-403. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/21 - Read The Book Thief, pages 303-350. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/18 - Read The Book Thief, pages 239-303. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/14 - Read The Book Thief, pages 171-238. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/12 - Read The Book Thief, pages 123-170. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/7 - Read The Book Thief, pages 56-122. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
9/5 - Read The Book Thief, pages 1-55. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
8/31 - Prepare for the Life of Pi summer reading quiz.
- Summer reading responses due to TurnItIn.com today.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
8/29 - n/a
paying careful attention to the assignment sheet, quote
explication notes, thesis notes, and essay prewriting packet.
- Starting soon, I will no longer post Membean training here
on the homework log. Please remember to complete your
weekly Membean vocab training. (See PowerSchool for list
of weeks this quarter.)
10/3 - Finish reading The Book Thief. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
10/1 - Read The Book Thief, pages 457-493. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/27 - Read The Book Thief, pages 405-455. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/25 - Read The Book Thief, pages 351-403. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/21 - Read The Book Thief, pages 303-350. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/18 - Read The Book Thief, pages 239-303. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/14 - Read The Book Thief, pages 171-238. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/12 - Read The Book Thief, pages 123-170. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz. (The reading schedule is now
posted on Google Classroom.)
- Please remember to complete your weekly Membean vocab
training. (See PowerSchool for list of weeks this quarter.)
9/7 - Read The Book Thief, pages 56-122. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
9/5 - Read The Book Thief, pages 1-55. You are encouraged to take
notes and be prepared for a quiz.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
8/31 - Prepare for the Life of Pi summer reading quiz.
- Summer reading responses due to TurnItIn.com today.
- Signed guidelines due Friday, 9/7.
8/29 - n/a