Hello Sophomores,
Due to my absence today - your quiz and work check regarding Chapters 3 and 4 will occur on Tuesday 3/26. Please be prepared.
You were to have completed reading "Night" Chapter 5 and should have 3 quotes and their significance recorded and ready for discussion. You also wrote a little bit about authority and why some chose to use or abuse it - this will be beneficial to your writings later on. Please make sure you have done these assignments. They too will be checked tomorrow.
Please see the previous post regarding the work that is due on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tutoring/Office Hours will be Tuesday after school. Please come and speak with me about any concerns you have. Assistance with assignments, class computers, printing, etc...are all available for you. Take advantage of this opportunity.
Extra Credit
* Attend Poetry Club at lunch on Wednesdays
* Spring Break Reading - read a book and complete a critique or Mind Map. This will be due on Monday 4/8. Please speak with me on Weds or Thurs. You must sign up and I must approve your selection. Your book MUST be with you. It must be a new book - different to your current selection.
* +2 points on Tuesday's Chapter 3,4 Quiz - In the top left hand corner write: 'Work Hard, Play Hard"
Read On! Write On!
Samakosky
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Week #9 - What is the Human Condition?
Hello Sophomores,
This is a short week and Spring Break is approaching. Let's work hard so that we can play hard!
If you are concerned about your grade or want to discuss any specific assignment(s) - then please advocate for yourself and come visit during Office Hours/Tutoring on Tuesday after school. If you need assistance with "Night" or any related assignments - please do not hesitate.
Due this week:
Independent Reading Selection Project - Mind Map or Critique - DUE WEDS.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Again, please do not write a summary of your book. Concentrate on theme(s), characterization, and/or author style and choice. Your critique must be typed with multiple paragraphs and must contain very few errors. Anything short of this - will hinder your grade severely. Mind Maps must show true and authentic effort. See the variety of examples outside of class to see the differences. ALL BOOKS checked out from the CLASS Library (my books) must be returned on WEDNESDAY. Please make sure to check it in and mark your name off the list.
FF/WRG are on THURSDAY this week. Please come prepared with typed copies, questions/concerns to discuss, and a want to improve your creative writing - as well as assist others in doing so. Please show up ready. Failure to do will result in a ZERO.
Monday
* Authority Activity
* "Night" - Chapter 3,4 Reading Quiz
* "Night" - Ch.3,4 discussion
* Theme Tracker work check - get your stamp. Be prepared to share and discuss quotes and interpretations.
Tuesday
* "Night" - Chapter 5. In class read and discussion. We will work on our Theme Tracker together.
* Cornell Notes
Wednesday
* Independent Reading Project due - Gallery Walk
* Possible Film Clip
* Reading/Writing
Thursday
* FF/WRG - Please be ready share, ask questions, and discuss with authenticity.
Enjoy Spring Break. Spend time with family and friends. Regain your focus for our last NINE weeks of the school year. You are smart and talented - bring your best efforts always.
You must read Chapter 6 and complete the Theme Tracker for "Night" - this will be checked for credit on Monday 4/8.
We will finish reading "Night" and will resume our Human Condition Unit when we return. Be ready to work hard. You will receive the prompt for your final paper for this unit. It will be due on Monday 4/29. Rememebr that this is a Synthesis unit - you will be utilizing all of our resources to provide evidence for your claim.
Be good.
Samakosky
This is a short week and Spring Break is approaching. Let's work hard so that we can play hard!
If you are concerned about your grade or want to discuss any specific assignment(s) - then please advocate for yourself and come visit during Office Hours/Tutoring on Tuesday after school. If you need assistance with "Night" or any related assignments - please do not hesitate.
Due this week:
Independent Reading Selection Project - Mind Map or Critique - DUE WEDS.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Again, please do not write a summary of your book. Concentrate on theme(s), characterization, and/or author style and choice. Your critique must be typed with multiple paragraphs and must contain very few errors. Anything short of this - will hinder your grade severely. Mind Maps must show true and authentic effort. See the variety of examples outside of class to see the differences. ALL BOOKS checked out from the CLASS Library (my books) must be returned on WEDNESDAY. Please make sure to check it in and mark your name off the list.
FF/WRG are on THURSDAY this week. Please come prepared with typed copies, questions/concerns to discuss, and a want to improve your creative writing - as well as assist others in doing so. Please show up ready. Failure to do will result in a ZERO.
Monday
* Authority Activity
* "Night" - Chapter 3,4 Reading Quiz
* "Night" - Ch.3,4 discussion
* Theme Tracker work check - get your stamp. Be prepared to share and discuss quotes and interpretations.
Tuesday
* "Night" - Chapter 5. In class read and discussion. We will work on our Theme Tracker together.
* Cornell Notes
Wednesday
* Independent Reading Project due - Gallery Walk
* Possible Film Clip
* Reading/Writing
Thursday
* FF/WRG - Please be ready share, ask questions, and discuss with authenticity.
Enjoy Spring Break. Spend time with family and friends. Regain your focus for our last NINE weeks of the school year. You are smart and talented - bring your best efforts always.
You must read Chapter 6 and complete the Theme Tracker for "Night" - this will be checked for credit on Monday 4/8.
We will finish reading "Night" and will resume our Human Condition Unit when we return. Be ready to work hard. You will receive the prompt for your final paper for this unit. It will be due on Monday 4/29. Rememebr that this is a Synthesis unit - you will be utilizing all of our resources to provide evidence for your claim.
Be good.
Samakosky
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Week #8 - Night and the Nature of Man
Hello Sophomores,
I hope this update finds you well. Please have your copy of "Night" with you each and every day. Bring your resources (your handouts) for the Unit and do your best to remain present and focused. The themes and ideas we are discussing are not easy - but you are all more than capable of rising to the challenge! I believe in you. Please continue to work hard and advocate for yourself. Take advantage of all opportunities to learn and to improve your understanding. I will be stamping a lot of your work this unit to keep you accountable and then collecting it all for a grade at the end of the unit.
Office Hours - Tuesday after school. Any questions/concerns about class work, assignments, and or grade issues can be discussed at this time.
Extra Credit - Attend poetry club! Share your writing!
Due Dates:
Independent Reading and Project - due on Wednesday 3/27. We will have a Gallery Walk.
FF/WRG: Word Challenge Theme - Thursday 3/28 -
Here is the schedule for this week.
Monday
* Theme Tracker Expectations - Minimum FOUR quotes w/page number indicated
* Packet Expectations - Your packet WILL NO LONGER BE DUE WEDNESDAY.
* Work Check - Anticipatory Guide and Copy of "Night"
* FF/WRG - typed, copies, questions, packet (praise, question, wish)
* HW - Read Chapter 2 and complete Theme Tracker.
Review Ant. Guide and your opinions/reasons
Tuesday
* Work Check - Ch. 2 Theme Tracker
* Activity - Class Discussion - The Nature of Man (Anticipatory Guide)
* Packet - Read, annotate, discuss The Nature of Man - "The Prince" - Machiavelli
* HW - Finish reading and annotating paragraph #4. Answer Q's #1-6.
Expect a discussion Weds.
Wednesday
* Work Check - Machiavelli article annotations and Q's
* Machiavelli discussion
* "Night" - Chapters 1,2 discussion. Have your theme tracker(s) with you.
What do we know about the setting/characters?
What do we know about Elie?
What themes are starting to present themselves?
Thursday
* "Night" - Read Chapter 3. Complete your theme tracker.
* HW - Write any THREE questions that you have about Chapter 3?
Friday
* Discuss your Chapter 3 questions and your Chapter 3 Theme Tracker quotes with a partner.
* Read Chapter 4. Complete your theme tracker. Write any THREE questions you want to discuss.
There is quite a bit to do this week. Your decision to participate and be proactive will surely be to your advantage. I look forward to hearing your insights and being witness to lots of solid discussion and authentic connections.
Be good.
Samakosky
I hope this update finds you well. Please have your copy of "Night" with you each and every day. Bring your resources (your handouts) for the Unit and do your best to remain present and focused. The themes and ideas we are discussing are not easy - but you are all more than capable of rising to the challenge! I believe in you. Please continue to work hard and advocate for yourself. Take advantage of all opportunities to learn and to improve your understanding. I will be stamping a lot of your work this unit to keep you accountable and then collecting it all for a grade at the end of the unit.
Office Hours - Tuesday after school. Any questions/concerns about class work, assignments, and or grade issues can be discussed at this time.
Extra Credit - Attend poetry club! Share your writing!
Due Dates:
Independent Reading and Project - due on Wednesday 3/27. We will have a Gallery Walk.
FF/WRG: Word Challenge Theme - Thursday 3/28 -
Here is the schedule for this week.
Monday
* Theme Tracker Expectations - Minimum FOUR quotes w/page number indicated
* Packet Expectations - Your packet WILL NO LONGER BE DUE WEDNESDAY.
* Work Check - Anticipatory Guide and Copy of "Night"
* FF/WRG - typed, copies, questions, packet (praise, question, wish)
* HW - Read Chapter 2 and complete Theme Tracker.
Review Ant. Guide and your opinions/reasons
Tuesday
* Work Check - Ch. 2 Theme Tracker
* Activity - Class Discussion - The Nature of Man (Anticipatory Guide)
* Packet - Read, annotate, discuss The Nature of Man - "The Prince" - Machiavelli
* HW - Finish reading and annotating paragraph #4. Answer Q's #1-6.
Expect a discussion Weds.
Wednesday
* Work Check - Machiavelli article annotations and Q's
* Machiavelli discussion
* "Night" - Chapters 1,2 discussion. Have your theme tracker(s) with you.
What do we know about the setting/characters?
What do we know about Elie?
What themes are starting to present themselves?
Thursday
* "Night" - Read Chapter 3. Complete your theme tracker.
* HW - Write any THREE questions that you have about Chapter 3?
Friday
* Discuss your Chapter 3 questions and your Chapter 3 Theme Tracker quotes with a partner.
* Read Chapter 4. Complete your theme tracker. Write any THREE questions you want to discuss.
There is quite a bit to do this week. Your decision to participate and be proactive will surely be to your advantage. I look forward to hearing your insights and being witness to lots of solid discussion and authentic connections.
Be good.
Samakosky
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Week #7 - Ready, Set, CAHSEE!
Hello Sophomores,
Here it is - CAHSEE Week. We have prepped ourselves well - discussed strategies, and practiced with exercises, activities, and brainstorms. You are ready for this test. Please do your best - eat breakfast, take your time, proofread your answers and your writing! Good luck!
Have your independent reading selection with you everyday this week. If you finish testing early - then use your time efficiently. Your reading related project/writing is due the week of 3/25.
Have your ID with you on Thursday - we will be visiting the library to check out the book "Night". We will be reading this memoir rather quickly - so please be able to get your copy! You may do this before Thursday if you'd like. If you do - show me you did.
You will always get extra participation credit if you attend Poetry Club on Wednesdays. There was a tremendous turnout last week - please attend and bring a friend! And if you read - you will be glad indeed.
There are no office hours/tutoring this week. If you need to meet - please speak with me or email me with your questions or concerns. Grades will be up to date by Tuesday.
Monday
* CAHSEE Prep = Practicing intro paragraphs for possible prompts
* Grammar Packet - Spot Check
* Independent Reading
Tuesday/Wednesday
*CAHSEE - Make sure to go to your specified classroom
Thursday - (Happy Birthday Mr.Samakosky!)
* Library Visit - Get your copy of "Night"
* Activity - Intro to Comparative Analysis Unit
Friday
* San Diego's own The Yes Team will visit our classroom for a private Pre-St.Patty's day Jam Session. The trio will play songs, discuss their writing process, and maybe ask you to lyrically join in! Don't miss this VIP event!
*Extra Credit - Wear Green! Be festive! Earn additional participation points for the week!
*FF/WRG will be moved to Monday 3/18. Be ready with your draft, copies, and numerous questions. Follow the protocol and examples that are given in your WRG handout. You must be completely invested in your FF/WRG in order to receive full credit.
Have a great week. Do your work and be good to yourself. Be proactive! Be confident!
Samakosky
Here it is - CAHSEE Week. We have prepped ourselves well - discussed strategies, and practiced with exercises, activities, and brainstorms. You are ready for this test. Please do your best - eat breakfast, take your time, proofread your answers and your writing! Good luck!
Have your independent reading selection with you everyday this week. If you finish testing early - then use your time efficiently. Your reading related project/writing is due the week of 3/25.
Have your ID with you on Thursday - we will be visiting the library to check out the book "Night". We will be reading this memoir rather quickly - so please be able to get your copy! You may do this before Thursday if you'd like. If you do - show me you did.
You will always get extra participation credit if you attend Poetry Club on Wednesdays. There was a tremendous turnout last week - please attend and bring a friend! And if you read - you will be glad indeed.
There are no office hours/tutoring this week. If you need to meet - please speak with me or email me with your questions or concerns. Grades will be up to date by Tuesday.
Monday
* CAHSEE Prep = Practicing intro paragraphs for possible prompts
* Grammar Packet - Spot Check
* Independent Reading
Tuesday/Wednesday
*CAHSEE - Make sure to go to your specified classroom
Thursday - (Happy Birthday Mr.Samakosky!)
* Library Visit - Get your copy of "Night"
* Activity - Intro to Comparative Analysis Unit
Friday
* San Diego's own The Yes Team will visit our classroom for a private Pre-St.Patty's day Jam Session. The trio will play songs, discuss their writing process, and maybe ask you to lyrically join in! Don't miss this VIP event!
*Extra Credit - Wear Green! Be festive! Earn additional participation points for the week!
*FF/WRG will be moved to Monday 3/18. Be ready with your draft, copies, and numerous questions. Follow the protocol and examples that are given in your WRG handout. You must be completely invested in your FF/WRG in order to receive full credit.
Have a great week. Do your work and be good to yourself. Be proactive! Be confident!
Samakosky
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Week #6 - CAHSEE Prep
Hello Sophomores!
I hope this note finds you feeling positive and confident.
We are about to close out the first grading period and you will receive progress reports the week of 3/11. These are tentative grades and you can work hard to improve your status if you choose to do so. Talk with your teachers and advocate for yourself. Work hard and be authentic.
Please know that your semester grade in our English class will be a culmination of your 6-week grade, your 12-week grade, along with the remaining weeks. This means that if you receive a C at 6-weeks and an A at 12-weeks, then you will be heading into the closing weeks with a B. Please come and see me on your own time if this needs further explaining.
This week we will concentrate on strategies and tactics to tackle the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam). All 10th graders will be taking this test next week, March 12th and 13th. We will make sure that you feel ready and able to demonstrate your knowledge and know how. Please ask questions and participate. Participation points are always happening!
Those of you who still need to turn in your typed speech (MLA), Work Cited page, and /or rubric must do so tomorrow - Monday 3/4. I will not accept it afterwards.
4th period - We will begin each day this week with TWO speeches. Please be ready to present.
Monday
Due: FF/WRG piece w/rough draft (annotated) and one page reflection/analysis on the piece, changes made, and author (your) choices. 10 Minute gallery walk.
* CAHSEE Powepoint (take notes) and in class activities.
* Terms to review - editorial, encyclopedia, diagram, index, appendix, documentary
Tuesday
* CAHSEE activities - WS strand concentration. This is the section that PL students struggle with the most.
Weds/Thurs
* CAHSEE activities - Essay Strategy and Writing.
Friday
* CAHSEE activities
We will make sure to mix in some reading and writing time this week.
Be sure to have your independent reading with you every single day. There will be a random book check sometime this week. You should be reading your selection daily and making narrative connections that you will demonstrate and.or illustrate with your book related project - either a typed critique or the Mind Map activity. This will be due the week of 3/25. Alternative project ideas must be cleared with me.
The next FF/WRG will be Friday 3/15. You have two weeks to put together your next piece. You may write whatever you like - but feel free to use any and all prompts given to you in class.
Tutoring/Office Hours are Tuesday after school. Advocate for yourself.
Be good.
Samakosky
I hope this note finds you feeling positive and confident.
We are about to close out the first grading period and you will receive progress reports the week of 3/11. These are tentative grades and you can work hard to improve your status if you choose to do so. Talk with your teachers and advocate for yourself. Work hard and be authentic.
Please know that your semester grade in our English class will be a culmination of your 6-week grade, your 12-week grade, along with the remaining weeks. This means that if you receive a C at 6-weeks and an A at 12-weeks, then you will be heading into the closing weeks with a B. Please come and see me on your own time if this needs further explaining.
This week we will concentrate on strategies and tactics to tackle the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam). All 10th graders will be taking this test next week, March 12th and 13th. We will make sure that you feel ready and able to demonstrate your knowledge and know how. Please ask questions and participate. Participation points are always happening!
Those of you who still need to turn in your typed speech (MLA), Work Cited page, and /or rubric must do so tomorrow - Monday 3/4. I will not accept it afterwards.
4th period - We will begin each day this week with TWO speeches. Please be ready to present.
Monday
Due: FF/WRG piece w/rough draft (annotated) and one page reflection/analysis on the piece, changes made, and author (your) choices. 10 Minute gallery walk.
* CAHSEE Powepoint (take notes) and in class activities.
* Terms to review - editorial, encyclopedia, diagram, index, appendix, documentary
Tuesday
* CAHSEE activities - WS strand concentration. This is the section that PL students struggle with the most.
Weds/Thurs
* CAHSEE activities - Essay Strategy and Writing.
Friday
* CAHSEE activities
We will make sure to mix in some reading and writing time this week.
Be sure to have your independent reading with you every single day. There will be a random book check sometime this week. You should be reading your selection daily and making narrative connections that you will demonstrate and.or illustrate with your book related project - either a typed critique or the Mind Map activity. This will be due the week of 3/25. Alternative project ideas must be cleared with me.
The next FF/WRG will be Friday 3/15. You have two weeks to put together your next piece. You may write whatever you like - but feel free to use any and all prompts given to you in class.
Tutoring/Office Hours are Tuesday after school. Advocate for yourself.
Be good.
Samakosky
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