September 16, 2012

English Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 3, 4 & 6)

Attention: Friday, September 21 is the last day for late work!
Monday, September 17                                              
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Quiz #7: helio, hema/hemo, hetero, homo, hypn, igni(s), join/junct
  2. After: Presentation by Mrs. Frerking
  3. Reminder: Draft 3 of SIFTt Poetry Analysis due (Draft 3 will NOT be graded if you have not shown the outline, draft 1 and draft 2)
Homework
  • Draft 3 of SIFTt Poetry Analysis due by Friday @ 2:15
  • Enrichment: Submit an approved poem to poeticpower.com for publication consideration (Approved poems are ones that earned a 'Meets' or 'Exceeds' earlier in the quarter.  You may also show a different one to me if you wish before submitting.  All poetry is welcome!)
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 and 19         
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Read background information and directions for film worksheet
  2. After: Begin watching film
  3. During: Complete as many "during" activities as possible in class
Homework
  • Complete Draft 3 of SIFTt Poetry Analysis by Friday @ 2:15
    • Extended requirements for Draft 3:
      • 1. Pages are numbered and have last name at top-right corner (ex. Fisher 1)
        2. Heading at top-left corner: Your name, English Period #, Date, SIFT Draft
        3. Skip a space- title is centered and should read Poetry Analysis for Song Title
        4. Next line should read 'by composer name'
        5. The paper should be typed in 12 point legible font, double-spaced, 7 -10 paragraphs in length (at least 3 typed pages and no more than 8)
        6. Page Break at the end of the 3-8 page paper
        7. Last page(s) should have the heading at the top-left corner: Appendix A
        8. Skip a space- write the title of the song in italics
        9. Below, write the name of the composer
        10. Below, write the performer's name if it is different than the composer
        Reminder: SINGLE-SPACED, PLEASE! Type the lyrics to the song, including line numbers (must match the font of the paper)
        Reminder: Editing based on 1st Draft comments must be present
        Reminder: Good, Better, Best…first draft was good, second is better and the third should be your best!
Thursday and Friday, September 20 and 21                              
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Review film worksheet and enrichment requirements
  2. After: Finish watching film
Homework
  • Complete Draft 3 of SIFTt Poetry Analysis by Friday @ 2:15
Next week: Optional Quarter-end vocabulary review
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