AGENDA 2/5

Lesson: Stressing words to convey emotion
Present Group Scenarios from scripts written yesterday--emphasize particular words in order to convey meaning

HW: Write 2 questions you have about AP classes for our Advisory session tomorrow--we'll be having guest speakers! AP teachers will be visiting our class to tell you more about what AP is like and help you make some decisions about your coursework for next year.

AGENDA 2/4

Present Sample Scenario and script write-up
Handout: Sample Scenario and Script

In groups of approximately four people, write your own dialogue based on one of the four scenarios: A, B, C, or D
Handout: Scenarios for Groups

Due at end of period! We'll be practicing and performing these in class tomorrow.

AGENDA 2/1

Grammar warm-up: Active/Passive voice

Visit textbook room to pick up Fitzgerald translation of The Odyssey

Finish OPTIC group presentations of Thomas Cole's The Voyage of Life paintings.

AGENDA 1/31

OPTIC group analysis: four paintings by Thomas Cole

Complete an OPTIC handout for one of the four paintings:

The Voyage of Life: Childhood
The Voyage of Life: Youth
The Voyage of Life: Manhood
The Voyage of Life: Old Age

Present OPTIC analysis with your group to the class.

HW: Bring IDs and any books to return tomorrow--trip to textbook room to pick up The Odyssey.

AGENDA 1/30

CAHSEE Writing Preparation: Elements of Persuasive Essays and the Three-Step Introduction
Handout: Persuasive Essays Include...
Lesson: The Three-Step Introduction
Hook - grab the reader's attention with an anecdote--describe the scene in story form
Signal word - use a word that signals the need for change after the hook (examples: although, however, but, even though, unless, etc.)
Thesis - give your main opinion, reason, or idea: what should we think or do about this issue?

HW: Craft a Three-Step Introduction for one of these two topics--(1) The tardy policy or (2) Showing your ID card at the gate

AGENDA 1/29

New semester: Welcome Back!
Complete first semester reflection form
Interactive PowerPoint: The Archetypal Hero
Complete Hero's Journey Characteristics

HW: Finish hero's journey characteristics and reflection form if not finished in class.

FINAL EXAM REVIEW MATERIALS

Final Exam Review Handout
Grammar Review and Answer Key Handout
Fast Food Nation Vocabulary
Persuasive Unit Vocabulary
Black Boy Vocabulary #1
Black Boy Vocabulary #2
OPTIC handout for visual analysis