https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj0T4Z090A1ZG1rV2E5SDh5aEU/edit?usp=sharing
And here is the Things Fall Apart Reading Schedule:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos + Reading
Here is a copy of the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos document we went over in class today.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj0T4Z090A1ZG1rV2E5SDh5aEU/edit?usp=sharing
And here is the Things Fall Apart Reading Schedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj0T4Z090A1ZG1rV2E5SDh5aEU/edit?usp=sharing
And here is the Things Fall Apart Reading Schedule:
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Things Fall Apart/The Metamorphosis
Thursday and Friday we will have our essay for In the Time of the Butterflies and then we will be ready to start our next two books: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. You can start reading the Metamorphosis now - it is only about 55 pages long. We will start reading Things Fall Apart next week.
To get you started, here is a link to the Sparknotes page for Things Fall Apart and here is a link to The Metamorphosis Sparknotes page. Remember - Sparknotes is there to help you understand the book - not to take the place of reading it!
In the Time of the Butterflies doesn't have a Sparknotes page yet - so hopefully you read carefully and thought about the book!
To get you started, here is a link to the Sparknotes page for Things Fall Apart and here is a link to The Metamorphosis Sparknotes page. Remember - Sparknotes is there to help you understand the book - not to take the place of reading it!
In the Time of the Butterflies doesn't have a Sparknotes page yet - so hopefully you read carefully and thought about the book!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Scholarships
The latest edition of the AHS Scholarship Bulletin is now available in the career center. Stop by and go through the file to see what scholarships are available. There are at least four which have applications due in March.
The Alhambra Latino Association Scholarship application is available here and is due March 14th. You need at least one letter of recommendation and an official transcript - these take time to get, so start NOW.
The Alhambra Latino Association Scholarship application is available here and is due March 14th. You need at least one letter of recommendation and an official transcript - these take time to get, so start NOW.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Benchmark!
Tomorrow (March 6th) we will write the benchmark essay. Here is a copy of the rubric used to grade these essays in case you want to check it out:
Analytic Rubric
Each essay will be given a score from 1-6. For the purposes of our class, this is the grade scale I will use:
6 = 100 (A+)
5+ = 95 (A)
5 = 90 (A-)
4+ = 85 (B)
4 = 79 (C+)
4- = 74 (C)
3+ = 70 (C-)
3 = 65 (D)
2 = 55 (F)
1 = 45 (F)
You can only get a zero if you did not do the essay at all, if it was written in a language other than English, if you cheated on or plagiarized all or part of the essay, etc.
Analytic Rubric
Each essay will be given a score from 1-6. For the purposes of our class, this is the grade scale I will use:
6 = 100 (A+)
5+ = 95 (A)
5 = 90 (A-)
4+ = 85 (B)
4 = 79 (C+)
4- = 74 (C)
3+ = 70 (C-)
3 = 65 (D)
2 = 55 (F)
1 = 45 (F)
You can only get a zero if you did not do the essay at all, if it was written in a language other than English, if you cheated on or plagiarized all or part of the essay, etc.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Hamlet Speeches
It's time for Hamlet Speeches! Here are the speeches if you lost yours or just want a clean copy:
Hamlet Speeches
And here is the schedule of who goes when. Remember that if you are absent, you must go FIRST the day you come back.
Hamlet Speeches
And here is the schedule of who goes when. Remember that if you are absent, you must go FIRST the day you come back.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
A Message for Parents and Students
Open House: A Celebration of Learning is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th from 6:15 to 7:45. It will be a busy night, so I will not be able to stay in my classroom the entire evening. Here is my schedule:
5:15 - 6:15: Appointments
6:15 - 6:40: Spaghetti Dinner (Cafeteria)
6:40 - 6:55: Yearbook table (outside the Student Bank/Moor Market)
7:00 - 7:20: Open Classroom (C224)
7:25 - 7:45: AP/Honors Night (Career Center)
If I don't get a chance to speak to you personally that night, here is a description of what to expect from this class for the rest of the year and some advice about how to succeed in English!
Q: What are you studying now?
A: We are currently reading Shakespeare's Hamlet and In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez at home. For a copy of the reading schedule, handouts, links, and more information about our current reads, please see my PREVIOUS POST.
Q: What works will you be studying for the rest of the semester?
A: After Spring Break we will read Things Fall Apart, The Metamorphosis, Blood Wedding, and The Joy Luck Club. We will also focus on preparation for real world and college writing!
Q: Is there any extra credit available?
I don't really offer extra credit. From time to time you may get a few extra points on a quiz or from attending a free school-sponsored event. Please do not plan on relying on extra work at the end of the semester to pass. Do your work now and keep track of your grades so you do not fall behind.
Q: Do you accept late work?
I do not accept late work unless it is because of an excused absence. When in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask me.
Q: What can I do to improve my grade in English?
A: Keep the following things in mind if you want to do well in English:
Q: What do I do if I have a question about grades?
A: You should check your grades regularly at family.ausd.us - as soon as something is graded it shows up there. If you click on your grade for English, a detailed list of assignments and scores will pop up. Any score that looks like this: --/10 is for an assignment that has not been entered yet. A score of zero (for example: 0/10) means you did not turn in the assignment (it could also mean you turned it in late and the new grade has not been entered yet). I do not give zeros if you turn in the work - zeros are only for work that is missing.
If you cannot check your grades online, you are welcome to see me before or after class and I can look up your grades for all of your classes. Please ask nicely!
This is your senior year! You should not get below a C in English. Check your grades regularly and if you notice your grade starting to dip, bring it back up. See me if you need help or tutoring, or if you have any questions. I will not give an extra credit assignments at the end of the year. I also will not "bump" a grade up (for example, change an 89 to a 90) so do not ask.
Q: What if I have another question that has not been answered here?
A: For other questions about our class, please refer to the COURSE SYLLABUS or contact me (email is the fastest way to reach me) my email address is listed on the syllabus.
Thank you!
Ms. Naylor
5:15 - 6:15: Appointments
6:15 - 6:40: Spaghetti Dinner (Cafeteria)
6:40 - 6:55: Yearbook table (outside the Student Bank/Moor Market)
7:00 - 7:20: Open Classroom (C224)
7:25 - 7:45: AP/Honors Night (Career Center)
If I don't get a chance to speak to you personally that night, here is a description of what to expect from this class for the rest of the year and some advice about how to succeed in English!
World Literature 7/8 (12th grade English):
Ms. Naylor's Period 2.
Semester Two FAQ:
Q: What are you studying now?
A: We are currently reading Shakespeare's Hamlet and In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez at home. For a copy of the reading schedule, handouts, links, and more information about our current reads, please see my PREVIOUS POST.
Q: What works will you be studying for the rest of the semester?
A: After Spring Break we will read Things Fall Apart, The Metamorphosis, Blood Wedding, and The Joy Luck Club. We will also focus on preparation for real world and college writing!
Q: Is there any extra credit available?
I don't really offer extra credit. From time to time you may get a few extra points on a quiz or from attending a free school-sponsored event. Please do not plan on relying on extra work at the end of the semester to pass. Do your work now and keep track of your grades so you do not fall behind.
Q: Do you accept late work?
I do not accept late work unless it is because of an excused absence. When in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask me.
Q: What can I do to improve my grade in English?
A: Keep the following things in mind if you want to do well in English:
- Come to class on time. If you are often tardy or absent, you will miss important instruction time.
- Be prepared every day (bring your book, packets, pen, etc.).
- If you are absent, bring a note and speak to me about what you missed.
- Ask questions whenever there is something you do not understand. You can ask during, before, or after class.
- Check your grades regularly at family.ausd.us
- Tutoring and help with essays is available (usually at lunch) by request. See me.
- Take notes/annotation when you read. You need to "read with your mind" not just with your eyes.
- Study! Sparknotes.com is a good website to use when reviewing for a test or essay on a novel or play. Our class website (this one) has links to grammar and vocabulary websites, etc.
Q: What do I do if I have a question about grades?
A: You should check your grades regularly at family.ausd.us - as soon as something is graded it shows up there. If you click on your grade for English, a detailed list of assignments and scores will pop up. Any score that looks like this: --/10 is for an assignment that has not been entered yet. A score of zero (for example: 0/10) means you did not turn in the assignment (it could also mean you turned it in late and the new grade has not been entered yet). I do not give zeros if you turn in the work - zeros are only for work that is missing.
If you cannot check your grades online, you are welcome to see me before or after class and I can look up your grades for all of your classes. Please ask nicely!
This is your senior year! You should not get below a C in English. Check your grades regularly and if you notice your grade starting to dip, bring it back up. See me if you need help or tutoring, or if you have any questions. I will not give an extra credit assignments at the end of the year. I also will not "bump" a grade up (for example, change an 89 to a 90) so do not ask.
Q: What if I have another question that has not been answered here?
A: For other questions about our class, please refer to the COURSE SYLLABUS or contact me (email is the fastest way to reach me) my email address is listed on the syllabus.
Thank you!
Ms. Naylor
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Hamlet/In the Time of the Butterflies
The time has come to study Shakespeare's Hamlet! Aren't you excited? We are also going to read In the Time of the Butterlflies by Julia Alvarez. Here is some information you may fin helpful.
Here is the READING SCHEDULE for the next few weeks. It is subject to changes, but we should be able to stick to it pretty well.
Here is the LIST OF CHARACTERS FROM HAMLET that I went over on Wednesday. It is basically the same as the Sparknotes list, though.
The SPARKNOTES PAGE FOR HAMLET is full of useful information. Unfortunately, they do not have a page for In the Time of the Butterflies. This page also includes the EIGHT MINUTE VIDEO GUIDE, but beware of spoilers.
Here is the NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE page for Hamlet, it is a good way to do your at-home reading. I believe this page uses the same version of the play as our book.
There's more to come!
Here is the READING SCHEDULE for the next few weeks. It is subject to changes, but we should be able to stick to it pretty well.
Here is the LIST OF CHARACTERS FROM HAMLET that I went over on Wednesday. It is basically the same as the Sparknotes list, though.
The SPARKNOTES PAGE FOR HAMLET is full of useful information. Unfortunately, they do not have a page for In the Time of the Butterflies. This page also includes the EIGHT MINUTE VIDEO GUIDE, but beware of spoilers.
Here is the NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE page for Hamlet, it is a good way to do your at-home reading. I believe this page uses the same version of the play as our book.
There's more to come!
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