December 12-16

This is the last week before the holiday break and the last week we will spend on Macbeth. Monday we will be taking the Act 5 test. Tuesday we will prepare for the in-class essay so make sure you are in class!!!

Monday, December 12, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Act 5
3. Act 5 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

1. SSR
2. Prepare for in-class essay

Homework: Prepare or outline your in-class essay however you see fit

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

1. In-class Essay

Homework: Be ready to finish the essay tomorrow in class

Thursday, December 15, 2011

1. In-class Essay

Homework: None

Friday, December 16, 2011

1. Holiday Hoopla

Homework: None; have a great and safe break!

December 5-9, 2011

This week, we will finish up reading Macbeth. This Tuesday, your Act 4 study guide will be due and the Act 4 test is on the same day. If you have any questions, please see me before the test. I am always around during lunch. Check the classroom or room 204.

Monday, December 5, 2011

1. SSR
2. Act 4 Activity
3. Study guide question time

Homework: Finish Act 4 Study Guide and prepare for Act 4 test



Tuesday, December 6, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Act 4 study guide
3. Act 4 Test

Homework: None



Wednesday, December 7, 2011

1. SSR
2. Begin Act 5
3. Study guide time

Homework: Be up to date on the Act 5 study guide



Thursday, December 8, 2011

1. SSR
2. Continue Act 5
3. Study guide time

Homework: Be up to date on the Act 5 study guide



Friday, December 9, 2011

1. SSR
2. Finish Act 5
3. Study guide time

Homework: Finish Act 5 Study Guide and prepare for Act 5 test on MONDAY!!!

November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28, 2011

1. SSR
2. Act 3 Scene 2 and 3
3. Study guide time

Homework: Be caught up on study guide

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

1. SSR
2. Act 3 Scene 4 and 5
3. Study guide time

Homework: Be caught up on study guide

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

1. SSR
2. Finish Act 3
3. Paraphrase worksheet

Homework: Study guide due tomorrow

Thursday, December 1, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Act 3
3. Act 3 Test

Homework: None

Friday, December 2, 2011

1. SSR
2. Begin Act 4
3. Study guide time

Homework: Be caught up on study guide

November 21-22, 2011

We have a short week ahead of us, woohoo! Pretty straight forward, Act 2 test Monday and then begin Act 3 Tuesday. An outline of the test:

• Some true/false on plot
• Matching characters with their descriptions 
• Sequencing MAJOR events of the Act
• Matching Quote ID
• Multiple choice on the plot and content

If you completed the study guide and give it a good look over before the test, you should do well!

Monday, November 21, 2011

1. SSR
2. Finish Reviewing Act 2 Study guide
3. Act 2 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

1. SSR
2. Receive Act 3 study guide
3. Begin Act 3
4. Study guide time

Homework: None

Have a great break from school and enjoy your five day weekend!

November 14-18, 2011

There is a lot of independent work this week so keep up! The only thing due is the Act 2 study guide on Friday.

Monday, November 14, 2011

1. Senior Project information with Ms. Petitt

Homework: Work on Act 2 Study guide

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

1. Enjoy El Dorado's presentation of the Canterbury Tales

Homework: Work on Act 2 Study guide

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

1. SSR
2. Benchmark test

Homework: Work on Act 2 Study guide

Thursday, November 17, 2011

1. SSR
2. Benchmark test

Homework: Finish Act 2 Study guide

Friday, November 18, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Act 2 study guide and prepare for test Monday

Homework: Review Act 2 for Act 2 test Monday!

November 7-10, 2011

This week, we will move into Macbeth. This is the biggest unit of the semester so make sure you keep up with the reading. There are a lot of points on the line! Plus, after this unit is Winter Break; you will have plenty of time to relax. This week closes up the first quarter of the year. There are still points on the line to improve your grade before I submit scores but now is the time to step it up if you have developed some bad habits. Somethings to note:

• Tuesday is the literary devices quiz
• Thursday is the test on Macbeth Act 1
• Reading during this unit will earn you some extra credit, so be ready to volunteer!

Monday, November 7, 2011

• SSR
• Review tragedy
• Begin Macbeth Act 1/Study guide time

Homework: Study for literary devices test tomorrow

                     Be caught up on study guide

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

• SSR
• Literary device quiz
• Macbeth Act 1/Study guide time

Homework: Be caught up on study guide

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

• SSR
• Finish Macbeth Act 1/ Study guide time
• Letter from Lady Macbeth (if there is time)

Homework: Be prepared for Macbeth Act 1 test

                     Complete Act 1 study guide 

Thursday, November 10, 2011

• SSR
• Review study guide
• Macbeth Act 1 Test

Homework: None

Friday, November 11, 2011- NO SCHOOL

October 31-November

We are finishing The Canterbury Tales this week so make sure that you are working hard. There are two major assignments this week that are worth a lot of points. Be ready for:

• Canterbury Tales Final on Tuesday
• Research paper is due Wednesday

If you have questions regarding either of those assignment (or anything for that manner) please come talk to me.


Monday, October 31, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review for Canterbury T ales final

Homework: Be ready for the final tomorrow


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

1. Question time
2. Canterbury Tales final
3. SSR when finished

Homework: Research paper due tomorrow


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

1. SSR
2. Turn in research paper
3. PowerPoint Notes

Homework: None


Thursday, November 3, 2011

1. SSR
2. PowerPoint Notes

Homework: None


Friday, November 4, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Canterbury Tales Final
3. Finish PowerPoint (if necessary)
4. Tragedy 

Homework: None

October 24-28, 2011

The first quarter ends in three weeks. Make sure you are working towards earning the grade you want. If you have any questions or need help, please come see me at lunch in the 200s building or after class and we can set something up to get you on track. Some important things to note for the upcoming week:

• Extra credit character flash cards due Monday
• Make sure you resubmit your MLA homework if it needed to be corrected (if it says 5/5 on the top, you're fine)
• Character quiz for first 11 pilgrims is Monday
• Character quiz for last 11 pilgrims is Thursday
• Chance for extra credit Thursday if you know your characters
• Rough draft of research paper due Friday

Monday October 21, 2011

1. SSR
2. Character #1 Quiz
3. Read "The Pardoner"

Homework: Study guide due tomorrow

Tuesday October 22, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review "Pardoner's Tale" study guide
3. Watch "Pardoner's Tale" film
4. Begin "Wife of Bath"

Homework: Be caught up on "Wife of Bath" study guide

Wednesday October 23, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review character quiz #1
3. Finish "Wife of Bath"
4. Watch "Wife of Bath" film

Homework: "Wife of Bath" study guide due

                     Study for character quiz #2

Thursday October 24, 2011

1. SSR
2. Character Quiz #2
3. Character ID activity

Homework: Bring in rough draft of works cited page and research paper

Friday October 25, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review "Wife of Bath" study guide
3. Review character quiz #2
4. Work with research papers

Homework: Work on research paper and study for Canterbury Tales final!

October 17-21, 201

As we get into our next unit of literature, make sure you keep up on the reading and the study guides. This week we will be in the library researching for our research paper and getting through "The Prologue" of the Canterbury Tales. Monday, your MLA homework is due. Remember, this Friday is the quiz on the introductory information. It will be difficult so make sure you are studying everyday!!!

Monday, October 17, 2011

1. Meet in the classroom and turn in MLA homework
2. Library

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

1. Library

Homework: Read and have the study guide complete up to "The Franklin's Tale"

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review Prologue Study guide
3. Read Prologue
4. Study guide time

Homework: Read and complete the study guide up to section TBA (depends how far we get in class)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

1. SSR
2. Read the Prologue
3. Character Review

Homework: Finish entire study guide

Friday, October 21, 2011

1. SSR
2. Introductory Quiz
3. Review study guide

Homework: None

October 10-14, 2011

Great job last week! You have now finished your first unit of senior year Language Arts. Progress reports will be sent out Tuesday. If you like what you see, keep it up. If you want to make an improvement, come talk to me. It is still  earlier enough in the semester for you to get the grade you want. Some important things to note:

• Vocabulary flash cards due Monday for extra credit
• Wednesday is the vocabulary test
• Thursday is a review of MLA that will prepare you for the research paper. Make sure you are in class. There is homework for this night that will be worth big points!
• Friday we will begin reading The Canterbury Tales

Monday, October 10, 2011

1. Film

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

1. SSR
2. Assign research topic
3. Introductory PowerPoint

Homework: Study for vocabulary test tomorrow

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

1. SSR
2. Vocabulary Test
3. Finish introductory PowerPoint

Homework: None

Thursday, October 13, 2011

1. Review MLA formatting for research paper
2. SSR

Homework: Citation Practice!!!

Friday, October 14, 2011

1. SSR
2. MLA questions and library talk
3. Begin The Prologue

Homework: Pick a topic for your research paper

October 3-7, 2011

There are a lot of points on the line this week, make it count! Also, one of the only extra credit opportunities of the class will be offered this week: make flashcards for the Canterbury Tales vocabulary.

Monday, October 3, 2011

1. Beowulf final
2. Maybe a presentation or two

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

1. SSR
2. Refresher on Essay Writing
3. Review Essay Prompt
4. Brainstorm/Student Examples

Homework: Prepare for In-Class Essay

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

1. In-class Beowulf Essay

Homework: None

Thursday, October 6, 2011

1. SSR
2. Canterbury Tales Calendar
3. Unit Vocabulary
4. Medieval Video

Homework: Vocabulary

Friday, October 7, 2011

1. SSR
2. Medieval Video

Homework: Vocabulary Flashcards for extra credit

September 26-30, 2011

This week, there are a lot of points on the line. Make sure you come to class ready to go!

• Tuesday there will be a section 2 and 3 Beowulf quiz
• Friday are the oral presentations
• Again, if you need to speak with me about anything, I am around at lunch and after school if you give me notice. Let's talk!

Monday, September 26, 2011

1. SSR
2. Read Beowulf section 3
3. Study guide time

Homework: Finish section 3 study guide and be prepared for the quiz

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

1. SSR
2. Section 2 and 3 Beowulf quiz
3. Review section 3 study guide
4. Oral presentation talk

Homework: Bring whatever materials you will need to practice oral presentation

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

1. SSR
2. Questions about presentation
3. Chat about class time/expectations
4. Work on oral presentation
5. Questions?

Homework: Bring whatever materials you will need to practice oral presentation 

Thursday, September 29, 2011

1. SSR
2. Questions?
3. Work on oral presentations
4. One group will present early

Homework: Any finishing touches on oral presentations/bring required materials

Friday, September 30, 2011

1. Get settled and ready to watch the scops preform
2. Oral presentations
3. Move desk back and clean room
4. Questions about Beowulf final?

Homework: Prepare for Beowulf final. IT IS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd!!!!

September 19-23, 2011

This week we are going to get into the full swing of language arts. We will continue to read Beowulf in class and analyze the text looking for the use of oral tradition, epic hero and all that good stuff! Some things to note:

• Wednesday we will be having a test on the introductory notes and Beowulf section 1.
• Oral presentations groups must be finalized (group members/what story you will perform) by end of class Friday.
• If you have any questions, please come see me. I am in the 200s building during break and lunch. I can also meet after school if you give me notice.

Monday, September 19, 2011

1. SSR
2. Finish Beowulf Section 1/Study guide
3. Free write and introduce heroes assignment 
4. Review Beowulf section 1 Study guide

Homework: None

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

1. SSR
2. Questions on quiz tomorrow?
3. Anglo-Saxon warrior culture

Homework: Prepare for introductory notes/Beowulf section 1 test

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

1. SSR
2. Quiz on intro notes and Beowulf section 1
3. Introduce oral presentation assignment

Homework: None

Thursday, September 22, 2011

1. SSR
2. Read Beowulf section 2
3. Work on Beowulf section 2 study guide

Homework: Finish Beowulf section 2 study guide

Friday, September 23, 2011

1. Portfolio exchange
2. Review Beowulf section 2 study guide
3. Heroes activity in small groups
4. Oral presentation time (everything needs to be finalized by the end of the period)

Homework: None

September 12-16, 2011

Welcome to Ms. Schickling's Language Arts 4 blog. This is where you will be able to find what the class is doing everyday. When you are absent, check the blog to see what you missed. From there, turn in any homework into the folder and take any handouts from the monthly file.

Congrats on making it through the first week of your final year of high school! We will spend a little more time getting to know each other towards the beginning of the week. Then we will be starting our Beowulf unit. Remember, you will need a SSR book starting Monday. 


Monday, September 12, 2011
Turn in Quest!
SSR
College Talk
Tattle Tale
Homework: Admissions Essay Due Friday


Tuesday, September 13, 2011
SSR
Review finer points of Quest
English 100 Syllabus
SSR book list
Group activity
Homework: Admissions Essay Due Friday


Wednesday, September 14, 2011
SSR
Admissions essay class time
Beowulf calendar
Beowulf Intro
Homework: Admissions Essay Due Friday


Thursday, September 15, 2011
SSR
Admissions Essay class time
Finish Beowulf Intro
Partner Activity
Homework: Admissions Essay due tomorrow!


Friday, September 16, 2011
Turn in Admissions Essay!
SSR
Read Beowulf Part 1/Study guide
Homework: None