JOURNALS. JOURNAL 1 (AT THE TOP OF PAGE, WRITE THE DATE AND JOURNAL NUMBER. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE WRITTEN IN COMPLETE SENTENCES) Regarding the first

JOURNALS

JOURNAL 1 (AT THE TOP OF PAGE, WRITE THE DATE AND JOURNAL NUMBER. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE WRITTEN IN COMPLETE SENTENCES)

Regarding the first week of school, what did you like and dislike?

What is the difference between utopia and dystopia?

What do you know about the 9 time periods of American literature?

JOURNAL #2 (11 AUGUST 2015)

In your own words, define imagery. If you need help, use your personal devices to access a definition. Also, in what way is imagery useful in writing?


After learning about the various time periods of American literature, which period best reflects your personality and beliefs? SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH A PERSONAL ANECDOTE.


What does CEI stand for? Explain what the C, the E, and the I represent. Explain WHEN you would use this format.


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Do you have any interesting plans this weekend? What good things do you anticipate next week (school-wise)? If you don’t anticipate anything good, make something up. Use (and underline) 2 vocab words from this unit.

You have 10 minutes to study for your unit 1 vocab quiz. Annnnnd go!


Choose THREE of the following terms to define: Allusion Sermon Tone Mood Diction

If you struggled with last week’s vocabulary, what could we do to better help you understand the vocabulary words? If you understood them, what helped you to learn them?

When you get done, go ahead and start familiarizing yourself with the unit 2 vocabulary words.


Scenario: You’re home late/past curfew. When you get to your room, you find your parents snooping through your personal items.

Directions: Based on the scenario mentioned above, write a 5-7 sentence response in reaction to your parents. Use AND underline two vocab words from unit 2.

Once you are done, begin working on Choosing the Right Word.


In your vocabulary book, read the article on pgs. 22-23. Then, write a CEI paragraph that states your argument regarding the following statement:

ALL CITIZENS SHOULD EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE.

Be sure to use at least one example/piece of evidence from the passage.

When you are done, begin working on Completing the Sentence (2nd period, you should have done it for homework), and be prepared to discuss your answers to both the journal and the vocab assignment.


If you haven’t already, do Vocab in Context for Unit 2.

If you’ve missed any journals due to an absence or your own laziness, today is the day to get with someone and get the journal assignment for the day you missed.

Study your vocabulary words from units 1 AND 2. Look over your literary devices.

1st and 3rd: Finish and turn in Of Plymouth Plantation (if you haven’t already).

Journal Prompt: Write a paragraph about any topic you want (school appropriate), but you must use (and underline) 5 vocab words from units 1-2.


In your journal, list 5 reasons why Ms. Casey is awesome. Annnnnd go! (Yes, this is a serious journal).

Also, study your unit 2 vocabulary words.

#11 (21 AUGUST 2015)

Many people argue that the threat of international terrorism with its fanatic ideology and its chief weapon, the suicide bomber, is much different than threats faced in the past whether from witches or communists. They contend that terrorism cannot effectively be countered without widespread surveillance and restrictions on the rights of the accused. They contend that protection of society requires invasion of privacy and limits on the civil liberties of all citizens.

Make a claim about how much privacy we should be allowed or how many of your rights are you willing to give up in order to feel confident about your physical safety in society. Support your claim with evidence and include an interpretation of its significance.

24 AUGUST 2015

Due to the Junior class meeting and my need to finish grading your journals, we will not have a journal today. Instead, get out your vocabulary book and be prepared to go over unit 3.

Also, take out the worksheet for The Crucible.

25 AUGUST 2015

No journal today. Get your Crucible worksheet out. We’re getting started right away, so that we can finish the movie today.

26 AUGUST 2015

No journal Today

You have about 20 minutes to do Completing the Sentence for Unit 3.

27 AUGUST 2015—JOURNAL #11

Many people argue that the threat of international terrorism with its fanatic ideology and its chief weapon, the suicide bomber, is much different than threats faced in the past whether from witches or communists. They contend that terrorism cannot effectively be countered without widespread surveillance and restrictions on the rights of the accused. They contend that protection of society requires invasion of privacy and limits on the civil liberties of all citizens.

Make a claim about how much privacy we should be allowed or how many of your rights are you willing to give up in order to feel confident about your physical safety in society. Support your claim with evidence and include an interpretation of its significance.

28 AUGUST 2015 (JOURNAL#12)

You were on your way to class, rushing to beat the bell, and you tripped and fell. In five sentences, explain the thoughts going through your head, as you’re laying on the floor in embarrassment. Use (and underline) at least 3 words from units 1-3.

Study your words in preparation of the vocab quiz.


Complete pgs. 42-43 in your vocabulary book.

Rd. the story on pgs 50-51 of your vocabulary book. Then, in 5-7 sentences, answer #2 (Words in Action) on pg. 58.

1st Period: Landen, Lindley, Jennings, Evan, Ralph 2nd Period: Anna Grace, Ally, Jordan, Sabrina, Joseph 3rd Period: Nia, Brandon, Eli, Adonis, Lizzie

JOURNAL #14 (1 SEPTEMBER 2015)

In your composition notebook, define the four sentence types AND give an example of each.

Do Choosing the Right Word for Unit 4.

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Howdy! In your composition notebook, complete each of the following:

1) Simple sentence using the word erudite

2) Complex sentence using the word propensity.

3) Compound sentence using the word archetype

4) Compound-Complex sentence using the word amorphous

Then, in your vocabulary book, do Completing the Sentence. You have 20 minutes to complete BOTH assignments. Completing the Sentence WILL be for a grade today, so get working!


Open your textbook (that orange thing under your desk) and read Mark Twain’s quotes on pg. 568. Then, in your composition book, answer the following questions:

1) Which of the 10 quotes do you find most amusing? Why?

2) Which of the quotes contain uncomfortable truths?

3) Which are more relevant to present day?

Then, read the biographical info about Mark Twain on pgs. 566-567. You will need this info later on during today’s class.

JOURNAL #17 (4 SEPTEMBER 2015) HONORS ONLY

In your journal, respond to the question below from the Point of View of Hester Prynne:

You are considering telling Pearl about the background of her birth (how she is a product of sin and why people in the town treat you and her as such). What are the benefits of relaying this information to her? What are the challenges that may surround your decision to provide her with this knowledge?

JOURNAL #17 (9 SEPTEMBER 2015) ON-LEVEL ONLY

Yesterday, we discussed characterization. In your journal, discuss the characterization of both of the brothers in The Two Brothers. Answer the following:

What lines represent indirect characterization of the characters (i.e., not directly stated info about the characters)

What lines represent direct characterization of the characters (directly stated)?

When answering, consider the characters’ thoughts, feelings, and emotions.


In your journal, tell me anything and everything you know about the following:

Rhetorical appeals Persuasive techniques Argumentative writing Aristotle Ethos, pathos, logos

If you don’t know anything off hand, use your electronic devices to research a little information about those topics.


Preview the vocabulary words for unit 5.

Choose four of the Unit 5 words to write one of each kind of sentence:

Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, Exclamatory

JOURNAL #19 (ON LEVEL ONLY) 14 SEPTEMBER 2015

How was your weekend? Did you do anything interesting? Did you attend the homecoming dance and/or game? Provide at least 5 sentences here.

Without looking at your notes, what do you remember about the following: Ethos, Pathos, Logos Aristotle Definition of rhetoric Definition of persuasion.


Look at your unit 5 vocab words. Use FOUR of the unit 5 words to write one sentence per vocabulary word (i.e., you should have 4 sentences, and each sentence should consists of one unit 5 word).

Then, in each of the sentences, underline the simple subject once and the complete predicate twice.

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JOURNALS. JOURNAL 1 (AT THE TOP OF PAGE, WRITE THE DATE AND JOURNAL NUMBER. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE WRITTEN IN COMPLETE SENTENCES) Regarding the first