May 23

Third and 4th periods took their final exams today.

Final Reading Totals
2nd period: 20,294 pages read // 1,194 pages per student
3rd period: 28,228 pages read // 1,086 pages per student
4th period: 40,489 pages read // 1,353 pages per student

It's been my pleasure to work with these great students this semester! Have an awesome summer, and don't forget to read!

Here's to staying cool this summer!

May 22

Second period took their final exam today.

Third and 4th periods had time to review for the exam and finish up any missing work. They also had an opportunity to provide input on qualities the new principal should have. They will take their final exams tomorrow.

Today's Board

May 21

IRT: ~20 minutes

Students picked up their writer's notebooks today. These grades have been entered.

We went over the final review. Second period will take the final exam tomorrow; 3rd and 4th periods will take the exam on Thursday.

Students used the remaining class time to complete the Final Reading Reflection.

Students received information about summer reading. See the website for more information: http://tiny.cc/hebronsummerreads

Summer Library Flyer

Today's Board (We did not get to the PSAT Writing practice today.)

May 20

IRT: ~20 minutes

Students handed in 2 scored articles to add points to the 5 Conflicts and Performance Task 2 One Pager assignments. These grades have been updated.

I discussed the grading criteria for the one pager and passed back rubrics.

Students completed a notebook check form and handed in their notebooks.

Students began working on the final reading reflection. We will complete this work tomorrow.

Today's Board

Week-at-a-Glance

May 17

WNB: Reflect on your sophomore year. What has gone well? What would you change? How have you changed? What advice would you give to incoming sophomores?

Students worked to complete the Performance Task 2 One Pager assignment. This was due at the end of class today.

When students finished, they responded to today's notebook entry prompt, updated their currently reading pages, reviewed their notebooks for missing entries, studied terms for the final exam, or read independently.

Coming Up:
Monday, 5/20 - Final Writer's Notebook Check (minor grade); begin Final Reading Reflection (major grade)
Tuesday, 5/21 - Final Reading Reflection due
Wednesday, 5/22 - 2nd period final exam
Thursday, 5/23 - 3rd & 4th periods final exams; early release

Today's Board

May 16

Students had a substitute today while I was off campus for school business.

Today's Agenda

Today's Article: "Let 16-Year-Olds Vote for L.A. School Board"

Coming Up

Friday, 5/17 - Performance Task 2 One Pager due before the end of class

Monday, 5/20 - Final Writer's Notebook Check; begin Final Reading Reflection

Tuesday, 5/21 - Final Reading Reflection due

Wednesday, 5/22 - 2nd period Final Exam

Thursday, 5/23 - 3rd and 4th periods Final Exams; early release at 12:20pm

May 15

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Outside entry

We completed and discussed a practice PSAT Reading passage.

Students received a copy of the review for the final exam. Second period will take the exam on Wednesday, 5/22, and 3rd and 4th periods will take the exam on Thursday, 5/23. The review is also posted under Module 2 on Canvas.

Students had the remaining class time to continue working on the Performance Task 2 One Pager assignment. This is due at the end of class on Friday. Students may hand this in digitally or on paper.

Today's Board

Coming Up

Friday, 5/17 - Performance Task 2 One Pager due before the end of class

Monday, 5/20 - Final Writer's Notebook Check; begin Final Reading Reflection

Tuesday, 5/21 - Final Reading Reflection due

Wednesday, 5/22 - 2nd period Final Exam

Thursday, 5/23 - 3rd and 4th periods Final Exams; early release at 12:20pm

May 14

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Select one abstract noun from the list and explain how it applies to the book you're currently reading. Be sure to include the title and author of your book in your response along with quote (and page number) that supports your choice. // fear, love, betrayal, joy, anger, or hope

We completed and discussed a practice PSAT writing passage.

I met with students individually to check their theme for the PT2 One Pager assignment. Students had the remaining class time to work on the assignment. This is due at the end of class Friday. Students may hand this in digitally or on paper.

I erased the board before I could take a picture of it today, so here's a picture of my dog Boomer instead.

May 13

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: When you were 5, what did you want to be when you grew up? What do you now what to be when you grow up?

We completed a PSAT reading passage practice.

Students used the remaining class time to work on the Performance Task 2 One Pager assignment. This is due at the end of class on Friday. Students may complete this digitally or on paper.

Today's Board

Week-at-a-Glance

May 10

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: A bucket list is full of things you want to do before you die. Some people want to travel the world; others want to go skydiving. But today's entry isn't about your bucket list. For your writer's notebook entry today, create a REVERSE bucket list: a list of 5-7 things you hope you never have to do before you die, like being alone in nature for an extended period of time.

We went over the Antigone test from last week.

Students received the details for the Performance Task 2 One Pager assignment. Students will have class time to complete this project, which is a major grade and due before they leave class on Friday, 5/17. Students have the option of using an Apple Pencil to create this project digitally. I can't wait to see what they come up with!

Today's Board

May 9

Students used the first 25 minutes of class to read, annotate, and respond to today's article of the week then read independently.

Today's article: "Sri Lanka Bombings: Police Warned that Churches Were Targets"

We discussed character archetypes that we found in "The Scarlet Ibis." We then looked for situational and symbolic archetypes in the story. 

I briefly introduced the next major grade, and students brainstormed with their groups to come up with a common theme for 2 different texts. We'll go into more depth on this assignment tomorrow.

Today's Board

May 8

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: Why is it that we sometimes fear people who are different? Why do many people think it's so important to fit in? If someone doesn't mind being different, why do we often still pressure them to conform?

We added examples to the character archetypes in the archetypes notes packet (these notes are available under the Unit 2 Module on Canvas). We read "The Scarlet Ibis" and looked for archetypes in the story. We will continue this work tomorrow.

Today's Board

May 7

IRT: ~20 minutes
WNB: "A Walk in the Woods" -- absent students should make this up in tutorials.

We began discussing archetypes. Students added examples to a notes packet. We will wrap up these notes tomorrow.

Today's Board

May 6

Students took a few minutes at the beginning of class to check their Antigone test grades in Skyward. Students who scored below 70% should plan to retake the test on Thursday during A block. We will go over the test in class on Friday.

Students had 25 minutes to work with their groups to finish up the 5 Conflicts assignment. Groups then presented an outline of their scene to the class. I was very impressed with the writing these students produced!

Students used the remaining class time to work on the individual part of the 5 Conflicts assignment. This should be turned in on Canvas by 11:59pm tonight. The assignment can be found under the Unit 2 Module. Students who have difficulty turning in the assignment should plan to come in before school tomorrow. If you wait until class starts, I'll assume you needed more time to finish, and the assignment will be late.

Today's Board

Week-at-a-Glance

May 3

Students handed in the Antigone packet.

Students took the Antigone test.

Students who finished before the end of class had time to work on the 5 Conflicts assignment which is due Monday. Groups will present their scene proposals to the class. Students will turn in their individual assignments on Canvas by 11:59pm Monday.

Today's Board

May 2

I was off campus today, so students had a substitute.

Today's Agenda

May 1

I was off campus today, so students had a substitute.

Today's Agenda

Lit devices for Scene 4, Scene 5, & Exodos