October 24

WNB: Article of the Week - "US officially accuses Russia of hacking DNC and interfering with election" (I'll collect the annotated articles tomorrow.)

We spent some time resetting expectations of the course, discussing independent reading time and writer's notebook entries. Students suggested that I provide suggested prompts and quotes that they can reference for outside of class entries. I'm in the process of gathering these materials, and I will post them on Classroom when they're ready! (I shared these slides on Classroom. See me if you have questions!)

We visited the library so students could begin looking for their AP list title. Originally, students were to read 2 books from the AP list, but I have adjusted that requirement. The list is available in the About section on Classroom.

Students took a quiz over Lord of the Flies for the last 20 minutes of class. Hopefully, they read the book!

Today's Board

Week-at-a-Glance & Essential Questions

October 21

1st and 2nd periods took their midterm exams today.

All grades are up to date as of 5:30 pm.

On Monday, we will begin our discussion of Lord of the Flies.

Have a good weekend!

October 20

1st and 2nd periods reviewed for the midterm and read and annotated two pieces that will be on tomorrow's (10/21) test.

Nothing too interesting on the board today, so there's no photo.

I apologize for the delay in posting some grades. Hope to have everything up to date by the end of the day tomorrow.

October 19

Students took the PSAT this morning, so I didn't see 1st or 2nd periods.

4th period reviewed for the midterm and read and annotated two pieces that will be on tomorrow's (10/20) test. Students who want more time with the readings may come to tutorials during A block tomorrow (10/20).

Nothing too interesting on the board today, so there's no photo.

Coming Up:

• Thursday, October 20 - 1st and 2nd periods will review for midterms, and 3rd and 4th periods will take the midterm.
• Friday, October 21 - 1st and 2nd periods will take the midterm, and students will have early release (12:15 pm).

October 18

I shared some last minute PSAT tips with students before they take the test tomorrow. (Thanks, Mrs. Nickerson!) You can find extra tips here: https://www.kaptest.com/psat/kaplan-psat-prep/all-about-the-psat (FYI: The links that were on the presentation we looked at in class did not work.)

Students used the rest of the class period to complete a reading reflection on Classroom. Those who finished before the end of class read silently.

1st and 2nd periods: Dig out a scored article of the week to turn in for points on the Antigone timed writing!

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, 10/19 - All sophomores and registered juniors will take the PSAT in the morning. 3rd and 4th period classes will review for exams.
• Thursday, 10/20 - 1st and 2nd periods will review for exams. 3rd and 4th periods will take exams.
• Friday, 10/21 - 1st and 2nd periods will take exams. Students will have early release at 12:15 pm. 

Don't forget to finish reading Lord of the Flies by October 24!

Today's Board

October 17

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Article of the Week - "How do we respond to threats after our endorsement? This is how"

Students received a copy of the midterm review and completed a 9 weeks notebook check on Classroom today.

Coming Up:

• 10/18 - Independent Reading Reflection (minor grade)
• 10/19 - All sophomores and registered juniors will take the PSAT test in the morning. 3rd and 4th periods will review for midterms.
• 10/20 - 1st and 2nd periods will review for midterms. 3rd and 4th periods will take midterms.
• 10/21 - 1st and 2nd periods will take midterms. Students will have early release at 12:15 pm.

Today's Board

Week-at-a-Glance

October 14

Students completed a 40-minute timed writing over Antigone.

With the remaining class time (shortened due to today's pep rally), students made sure their notebooks were up to date and read independently. We will have a notebook check on Monday, and we will do activities related to independent reading on Tuesday.

The midterm review is now posted on Classroom, and students will receive a paper copy on Monday.

Coming Up:

• Monday, October 17 - Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade)
• Tuesday, October 18 - Independent Reading Reflection (minor grade)
• Wednesday, October 19 - All sophomores and registered juniors will take the PSAT in the morning. 3rd and 4th periods will review for midterms.
• Thursday, October 20 - 1st and 2nd periods will review for midterms. 3rd and 4th periods will take midterms.
• Friday, October 21 - 1st and 2nd periods will take midterms. Students will have early release (12:15pm). 

Today's Board (with suggested outlines for today's timed writing)