Assignments

Course syllabus distribution and activity (10 pts). [|Course Syllabus for 10th Grade English 2008.doc] [|Course Syllabus Review.doc] Course syllabus signed by student and parent (10 pts) due Thurs. 14 Aug.Literary terms and grammar pretests (20 pts).
 * Wednesday, 13 August 2008**

Business letter assignment (25 pts) due Monday 18 Aug. [|Introductory Letter and Assignment.doc] Pretest: [|10th literary terms pre-test.doc] (10 pts) (Reference __Writer's Inc.__ p 233) __The Catcher in the Rye__ anticipation questions (class discussion)
 * Thursday, 14 August 2008**

Post Modernism Power Point presentation with notes. [|Bernstein, Postmodern Literature 1939-Present.ppt] "Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" with journal Identify: theme, tone, point of view, protagonist/antagonist, conflict (See me for details). Distribute Books Chapter 1 in class (p 4) __The Catcher in the Rye__ Chapters 2, and 3 (time permitting).
 * Friday, 15 August 2008**

Business letter assignment due Chapter 1 in class (p 7) Pretest: [|10th Grammar Pretest.doc] (10 pts) (Reference __Writer's Inc.__ p. 501) __The Catcher in the Rye__ chapter 2 for homework.
 * Monday, 18 August 2008**

Journal: Chapter 2 __The Catcher in the Rye__ Describe the conflict between Mr. Spencer and Holden. What do you think Mr. Spencer's purpose in having Holden over is? How does Holden react? Why do you think he reacts this way? Parts of speech quiz (See me). Chapter 3 in class. Chapter 4 for homework.
 * Tuesday, 19 August 2008**

Thursday, 21 August 2008 (Period 7)** Journal: Based on your assessment of chapters 1 through 4 of __The Catcher in the Rye__, describe the world as Holden sees it. Is he justified in his feelings? How is the modern world similar or dissimilar? Review chapters 3 and 4. [|Prepositions, verbs, adverbs review.doc] (20 pts) Chapters 5 and 6 in class. [|Catcher Left Brain Test.doc]
 * Wednesday, 20 August 2008 (Period 4)
 * BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: 6:30 PM**

Acuity Testing Brief Finish discussing chapters 5, 6. Chapter 7 in class. Homework: Chapter 8 with questions on chapters 7 and 8. (Due Wednesday/Thursday) Homework questions for chapters 7 and 8. Write a well-developed paragraph for each question, with topic sentence addressing the question, five or more sentences, and word-processed unless otherwise arranged with me. (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
 * Friday, 22 August 2008**
 * 1) 1) On the train ride to New York, Holden ends up sitting next to a classmate's mother. What would make him tell such extravagant lies to her? What does he, and other people who do similar things, get out of lying in this situation?
 * 2) 2) What relevance does __The Catcher in the Rye__ have in today's world based upon your assessment of it so far? In other words, how does this text relate to reality? Provide examples to support your claims.

Acuity Testing: Location: Room 5 Work on chapters 7, 8, and the corresponding questions above. (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
 * Monday, 25 August 2008**

Acuity Testing: Location: Room 5 Work on chapters 7,8, and the corresponding questions above. (Due Wednesday/Thursday)
 * Tuesday, 26 August 2008**

Thursday, 28 August 2008 (Period 6)** Journal Check 1: Turn in all journals up to this point (10 pts). Turn in questions for Chapters 7 and 8. Narrative/Descriptive Essay Assignment (Outline Due Monday. 20pts) [|Narrative essay.doc] Review Literary Devices for essay. __Writers Inc__ Text Chapter 9 in class. Chapter 10 Due Friday.
 * Wednesday, 27 August 2008 (Period 4)

Journal on Chapter 10 Discuss chapters 9 and 10 Chapter 11 due Monday. Prewriting/Brainstorming for Narrative/Descriptive Essay. (See above)
 * Friday, 29 August 2008**
 * Outline for Narrative/Descriptive Essay Due Tuesday 2 Sept.** (20 pts). On assignment sheet, fill out Audience through Tone as they will apply to your topic.

Journal: Writing process thus far for the Narrative/Descriptive Essay Check Essay Outlines (Essay Rough Drafts Due (**Typed, with required elements highlighted)**: Monday, 8 September 2008 Read/Discuss __The Catcher in the Rye__ chapters 11, 12. __Writers Inc__ Skillsbooks p 11, 12 due Wednesday/Thursday (10 pts): Review commas and commas to separate contrasted elements.
 * Tuesday, 2 September 2008**

Thursday, 4 September 2008** Check __Writers Inc__ Skillsbooks p 11, 12 Review rubric for Narrative/Descriptive Essay (6-Traits): [|Narrative Essay and Presentation Rubric.doc] __Writers Inc__ p 21. Chapter 13 __Writers Inc__ Skillsbooks p 13, 15: Commas for dialogue, nouns of direct address, interjections, and nonrestrictive phrases (10 pts) Homework: Work on Rough Drafts, and p 13, 15 of Skillsbooks.
 * Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Drafting time for Essay Rough Drafts. Period 4-Computer Lab Room 153. Period 7-LMC Computer Lab.
 * Friday, 5 September 2008**

Finish Discussing Chapter 13. Check __Writers Inc__ Skillsbooks p 13, 15. Commas and Appositives Worksheet. Rough Drafts of Narrative Descriptive Essays due. (**Typed, with required elements highlighted**) Chapter 14 Due for Tuesday.
 * Monday, 8 September 2008**

[|Narrative Essay Peer Evaluation.doc]. Worksheet due for 10 pts Extra Credit. Chapter 15 due for Wednesday/Thursday.
 * Tuesday, 9 September 2008**

Thursday, 11 September 2008 (Period 7)** Discuss chapters 14, 15. [|Brain Development.ppt] and notes [|Catcher Psychology Erikson theories.doc]
 * Wednesday, 10 September 2008 (Period 4)
 * Essay final Copy due Wednesday 17th/Thursday 18th (Duedate postponed due to Homecoming)**

Quiz: (4-5 Complete Sentences, Open Note) To what extent has Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychological Development molded Holden Caulfield's actions, and how does Erikson's theory currently affect him? Computer Lab: Room 153. Revising/Editing of Essay Rough Drafts. Final Copy Due 9/17-18 Register with [|Turnitin.com] if needed. [|Turnitin.doc]--Turnitin.com Instructions. Chapter 16 Due for Monday.
 * Friday, 12 September 2008**

Chapter 16 Quiz: 4-5 Complete Sentences per question, Open Note/Book) [|Ch 16 Quiz.doc] Discuss Narrative/Descriptive Essay Guidelines. Presentations due Monday 9/22. Chapter 17 Study for test over Commas and Punctuation.
 * Monday, 15 September 2008**

Test: Commas and Punctuation (20 pts.) Read/Discuss Chapter 18 Chapter 19 for next class. Subject/Verb Agreement (Time Permitting): __Writer's Inc__. p 526.
 * Tuesday, 16 September 2008**

Thursday, 18 September 2008 (period 7)** Narrative/Descriptive Essays due. Hardcopy to me and submitted to Turnitin.com. Demonstrate Presentation. Chapter 20, 21, 22, and 23 due for Monday Early presentations?
 * Wednesday, 17 September 2008 (period 4)

[|Catcher Quiz 20-23.doc] Essays Graded. Grades entered in gradebook when essay in to turnitin.com Novel Title Symbolism. [|Catcher Title and Symbolism.ppt] Personal Descriptive/Narrative Presentations. [|Narrative Essay and Presentation Rubric.doc] Chapter 24 for next class.
 * Monday, 22 September 2008**

Discuss Chapter 24 Finish Personal Descriptive/Narrative Presentations. Chapter 25 for next class.
 * Tuesday, 23 September 2008**

Thursday, 25 September 2008 (p 7)** Journal: Summarize Chapter 25 (7-10 Complete Sentences) Chapter 26 Test Review for __The Catcher in the Rye__.
 * Wenesday, 24 September 2008 (p 4)

Test: __The Catcher in the Rye__ Issue __Crucible__ texts.
 * Friday, 26, 2008**