Week #2 - Super Week Intro Update

Hello Super Student!

I hope this note finds you well.  Here is a quick update of what you can expect this week as we continue with our Literary Analysis and Short Story Unit.

I am very proud of the effort that most of us put in last week.  Starting off the new semester correctly is what it is all about - hard work and most importantly attitude.  It is all about the focus you bring into class each and every day.  Your effort and want to improve is what I am assessing daily.  Please continue to bring good vibes and influence one another in positive ways.


Tutoring/Office Hours continue!  This Tuesday - after school.
Keeping it germ free!  Bring in tissues (five box max per student) - get five points extra credit per box.
No School - Friday 2/17 and Monday 2/20 - Presidents Weekend.
Goodreads Book Review - due by 3/4
* Please continue to read on your own.  Take advantage of our Mon/Thurs in class reading times.  You must have your book with you to receive credit.
CAHSEE - 3/13 and 3/14 - Expect us to prepare big time!

Monday
1. Independent reading - 15 min. 
2.  "The Interlopers" - Finish fishbowl discussion - prepare for in-class analysis assessment.  Prompt preview and discussion - take notes
3. Author's Chair Revisit - honoring and respecting student voice

Tuesday
1. In-class - "The Interlopers" assessment.  This will be graded.  You will be able to use the text and all notes/annotations/handouts to assist you.  This should not take you more than 20 minutes.
2. Work independently on your 2nd draft for your Cultural Object/Practices/Development Analysis. Use the laptops, reread, revise, rewrite. (See checklist at the bottom of this blog) You may print your copies in class.  Use your time well.  Prepare for your Wednesday WRG session.  Come with questions and purpose.
3. Read independently

HW - Read the story "War" by Pirandello.  Annotate for plot, characterization, and setting

Wednesday
1.  WRG - Draft and Revision for Cultural Object/Practices/Development Analysis - you will have another WRG to assess your revision process.  Your final copy will be due on Thursday 2/15
2.  "War" - Reading check quiz/discussion

HW - Reread "War" for author style, theme(s) and correlation to real life.  What is Pirandello really stating about the human condition (theme) and how does he use the setting and characters to indicate this?

Thursday
1. "War" - Questions and Answers - handout. Work independently.
2.  Independent Reading - 15 min - Make sure to have your book!

Friday
To Be Determined.

Please check the blog on Wednesday for further updates and deadlines. Some plans are subject to change.  Please continue to do genuine work - this is the expectation to excel in our class.

Here is to a Super Week!

Samakosky