Welcome to English II

Hannah Moehrke English II1st Six Weeks Presentation

Room 416

Week 1: 1/28/141. Find your name on your desk2. On sheet of paper, answer this writing prompt:

Write about yourself in the style of stream of consciousness (write continuously without stopping that

mimics the way you think). Write about your likes, your dislikes, your personality, your clothing style, your friends, ANYTHING. After a while it may feel like rambling. This is

what stream of consciousness will feel like because it is your thoughts jumping from one subject to another.

3. You will write for 15 minutes until I say stop

English II Expectations1. Students will come into the classroom quietly and complete the

Bellringer/activity on the board2. 2nd period will not talk during the announcements3. Students will follow all classroom rules and procedures as soon as they

step into the classroom4. Students will adhere to the policies set by White Oak High School5. Students will be held accountable for due dates, assignments, and

grades6. If a student is absent, students will check the ABSENT FOLDER for the

class period they have English II7. Students will check their class notebook found on the white board for

any work they missed in their absences.• NOTEBOOKS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM.• STUDENTS CAN STAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3 PM IF THEY NEED TO MAKE

UP ANY WORK COMPLETED IN THEIR ABSENCE8. Only bottled water is permitted in the classroom9. Cellphones must be put away. 10. Music is up to the discretion of the teacher. Music is a privilege not a

entitlement.

English II Weekly Expectations

EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY MORNING: • USAtestprep Bellringer– Write down the question and the answer that we go

over in class in your notebook with the days date.

MONDAY:• New Vocabulary• Vocabulary nonfiction article

TUESDAY:• Literacy Strategy in notebook on front page (DO NOT WRITE ON FRONT PAGE

WHEN YOU GET YOUR NOTEBOOK)

WEDNESDAY:• Writing Wednesday• Grammar• Writing and Research

THURSDAY:• USAtestprep Assignments

FRIDAY:• Vocab Quiz• Honors Autobiographies 1-14 due

English II FocusThis semester we will focus on the following elements:

USAtestprep questions • Reading for literature• Reading for information• Language• Writing

Vocabulary • Standard will have 20 new words a week• Standard will have vocabulary HW Tuesday-Thursday• Standard will have 1 quiz every Friday• Honors will have 40 new works every three weeks• Honors will take a test every third week• Honors will have a cumulative test during the 3rd week on all 160 words

Nonfiction Articles with vocabulary every MondayResearch Paper WritingPersonal Narrative WritingDrama-• Oedipus the King/Antigone (central focus on ancient Greece)

Nonfiction- • Night by Elie Wiesel (central focus on WWII Europe)

Fiction- • Cinder by Marissa Meyer (with a central focus on Asian literature poetry and

short stories as well as science fiction)

Remind 101 for 2nd period

Text: @moehrke2

To: 81010

Remind 101 for 3rd period

Text: @moehrke3

To: 81010

Remind 101 for 4th period

Text: @moehrke4

To: 81010

Thursday 1/29/2014EQ: What is your personality, and how well do you work within a group to argue your point? Why do you need explanations- how can you persuade

people to see things as you do?

• Finish going over any syllabus questions

• 2nd period Bellringer example from USAtestprep

• 3rd and 4th Bellringer of KWL (Know and Want to know about English II)

• 3rd period finish going over honors IRP project

• True Colors Personality Test

• True Colors PowerPoint

• Bomb Shelter

3rd and 4th period Bellringer: On the sticky notes, write down one thing you know about English II, World literature, or the EOC. On the

other sticky note, write down one thing you want to know about English II, World literature, or the EOC

HERE’S WHAT YOU “WANTED” TO KNOW...

“I want to know which books or how many we are going to read.”We are going to read: Oedipus the King (play), Night (book) Cinder (book), Whale Talk (book)+ short stories, articles, and poems

“Is there a lot of homework?”Tuesday-Thursday you will have vocabulary homework. Monday you can do extra credit notecards. Occasionally if we do not finish something in class, you may take it home. We will read novels in class.

“What’s the most difficult part about this class?Keeping up with the homework and staying motivated throughout the semester.

“Easiest way to pass the class?”

Do the work? Don’t blow off the homework.

“What is the difference between US literature and World literature?”

US literature is only specifically authors from the United States. World literature is pretty much any country outside of the US

(except for Britain because that is British literature which you will learn Senior year).

I.e. Germany, China, Japan, Greece, Rome, South America, Canada… etc.

“What is Cinder about?”Science fiction version of Cinderella in New Beijing, China (she is part robot and totally discriminated

against in her futuristic society)

“Will we be learning a lot of new words that we don’t know for vocab?”

I mean you might learn to be so supercilious that the demise of your adversaries is explicit in the most inopportune time. The duplicity of the situation may become impervious as the chivalrous (yet craven) alienated friend sojourns the ominous assent into High School…..

I mean, yeah maybe.

“What will I learn”

In a nutshell, you will learn to appreciate and understand aspects of the English language. Specifically literature from around the world. We will also add in some SAT vocab, EOC prep, and engaging conversations

“Do we have to get the book we are going to read for our project from

the library?” (Honors)

Yes. It’s usually first come, first served. I would check out Barnes and Noble, Second and Charles, Amazon.com, the public library, the WOHS library… etc. I would either borrow or buy the books. I have a few you can borrow.

“Do I have to read?”Yes. Put your big people

pants on and read. We will go over everything.

“How can I speak like Shakespeare?”

You’ll learn this in English 4… but if you insist… thou smell of

mountain goat! Out of my sight; Thou dost

infect my eyes!

Shakespeare threw some mad shade back

in 1609.

“How do you spell betterer” (Honors)

I do believe it is Betterar with an “a- r” at the end.

“What is a double entendre” (honors)

A sentence that is a double

meaning; like a pun, a “that’s

what she said” joke, or a

euphemism

English is primarily a West Germanic language that originated from the Anglo-Frisian dialects and was brought to Britain by Germanic invaders or settlers from what is now

called North West Germany and the Netherlands. It uses a vocabulary unlike other European languages of the same era.

“How much writing will we be doing?”

Writing prompts every Wednesday that should be between ½-1 page long. Honors will have an autobiography due every Friday. Everyone will be writing a 4 page research paper throughout the semester

“Is the EOC hard”

It is a lot of poetry and reading passages.

“Why are the desks like this?”

I move around the desks often. It may be because I am bored of how the classroom looks, because the group you are sitting with is too talkative, or because we just need some change…. It might also be to just benefit whatever lesson we are doing in class that day

“Where does English come from?”

English is primarily a West Germanic (like Norse) language that originated from the Anglo-Frisian dialects and was brought to Britain by Germanic invaders or settlers from what is now called North West Germany and the Netherlands. It uses a vocabulary unlike other European languages of the same era.

“What is the Highest IQ ever recorded?”

William James Sidis is alleged to have had an IQ of 275. With an IQ between 250 and 300, Sidis has one of the highest intelligence quotients ever recorded. Entering Harvard at the ago of 11, he was fluent in more than 40 languages by the time he graduated and worked his way into adulthood.

“What is the lowest IQ ever recorded?”

71 is the lowest IQ score you can have without being declared

mentally challenged

Friday 1/30/2014EQ: What are aspects of English that you may need to focus on more in-depth

this semester? What are your personal opinions about “hot-button” topics?

• 2nd period: Turn in Bomb Shelter activity to activity

• 3rd/4th turn in continuation papers to the basket

• Go over some KWL questions; introduce the idea of the KWL as a place to ask

questions you may not want to ask in class (put your class period number on the

sticky note)

• Play-Doh Writing Assignment (5 minutes to make something with play-doh)– You

will then be asked to write a short story with what you have made as your central

character. Underline the IMAGERY (What paints a picture about your short story…

use as many details as possible!)

• USAtestprep Pre-Pre assessment on scantron

• Pick up a Personal Values worksheet when you are done with the Pre-Pre-

Assessment

Bellringer: “W” on the KWL chart answers

Week 2: Monday 2/2/15EQ: How can you become a critical reader? What tools do you need to succeed in

reading and analyzing? How do you take Cornell notes?

• Critically Read the nonfiction text using vocabulary words• How to read critically using expo markers/pens/pencils• # the Paragraph• Circle KEY TERMS (What are key terms?)• Underline Author’s claims (What they are trying to say or talk about)• Make a T Chart on the top ½ of page 3 of your notebook • LEFT SIDE: Summarize each paragraph• RIGHT SIDE: Use a verb to tell what the author is DOING• Look at the VERB wall if you need help coming up with an action verb for what the author is

doing

• Copy down vocabulary words on page 2• How does Vocabulary homework work in English II• Expectations of Vocab Homework (10% of your grade)

• How to take Cornell Notes• Greek Mythology Cornell notes• Think-Pair-Share Activity on Greek Mythology

How to set up your interactive notebook

Inside front cover

-Name

-Number

-USAtestprep log in (you will get this Thursday)

-Homework routine taped or glued inside

First Page

Literacy Strategy Chart will go here. Leave this page blank for

now.

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Week 1 Vocabulary Words

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Week 1 Vocabulary nonfiction article. Circle key terms that help enhance any understanding of the article. Underline what the author is claiming

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Write down Standard Week 1 Vocabulary on page 2 of your notebook (this is the back of page one)

-- Date with 2/2- 2/6 in the top right corner1. Admonish- Warn or reprimand someone firmly2. Breach- An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct3. Brigand- A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains4. Circumspect- Wary and unwilling to take risks5. Commandeer- Officially take possession or control of (something), usually military purpose6. Cumbersome- Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy7. Deadlock- A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made8. Debris- Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed9. Diffuse- Spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people10. Dilemma- A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives11. Efface- Erase (a mark) from a surface12. Muddle- Bring into a disordered or confusing state13. Opinionated- Conceitedly assertive and dogmatic in one’s opinions14. Perennial- lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time15. Predispose- Make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition16. Relinquish- Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up17. Salvage- Rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea18. Spasmodic- Occurring or done in brief, Irregular bursts19. Spurious- No being what it is supposed to be; false or fake20. Unbridled- Uncontrolled; Unconstrained

Write down Honors Week 1 Vocabulary on page 2 of your notebook (this is the back of page one)

1. Adulterate- To debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements; use cheaper, or less desirable goods

2. Ambidextrous- To be able to use both hands3. Augment- Make larger; enlarge in strength, size, etc.4. Bereft- Deprived, parted (from)5. Deploy- To spread out (troops) so as to form an extended front6. Dour- Sullen, gloomy, sad7. Fortitude- Mental/emotional strength in facing difficulty 8. Gape- Open wide as a gap; split or become wide open9. Gibe- To utter mocking or scoffing words10. Guise- an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of

something.11. Insidious- Stealthy, cunning, sly12. Intimation- Hint, suggestion13. Opulent- Wealthy, rich14. Pliable- Adjustable, can be changed or altered15. Reiterate- State again, say again to make a point16. Stolid- Not easily stirred or moved17. Unkempt- Uncared for, messy18. Verbatim- Copying word for word19. Warily- Watchful, cautious20. Tentative- not certain or fixed; provisional;

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How to take Cornell Notes notes

Staple February calendar into the side and then fold over

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Greek Drama Cornell notes

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How to take Cornell Notes

• This semester in English II you will be keeping an INTERACTIVE notebook.

• This may include paper cut outs, index cards, foldables, tabs, sticky notes… and Cornell notes!

• Cornell notes are a proven way to keep students engaged in the notes they are taking, and require them to even QUESTION the notes by paraphrasing the text.

• So, how will we take notes in this class? • Paragraph #• Circle key terms• Underline author’s claims• Check for understanding with group• Check for understanding with teacher

Topic/Objective:

Essential Question:

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How to write Cornell notes:Information will go on the RIGHT side

Chunking by similar information directly underneath One line space in-between a change of subject

RIGHT= NOTESLEFT= QUESTION WHAT YOU HAVE TAKEN NOTES ON/SUBJECT

Example:

• Drama is a category of literature that requires the work to be acted out

• Costumes, stage direction, NAME and dialogue, actions and expression are in italics

• Shakespeare• Sophocles• Oscar Wilde

What is Drama?

Who are famous playwrights?

Drama

What is drama and how have original aspects of drama stayed consistent over hundreds of years

Notebook setup

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Greek Drama Cornell Notes

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Greek Drama Cornell notes

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Topic/Objective: Intro to Greek Drama (pg. 348-349)

Essential Question: What are specific differences between Greek Drama and Everyday Drama?

Date

• Ancient Greeks didn’t invent drama• Expressing themselves as humans express themselves• King= All Powerful; holds all the power

• Sophocles wrote Oedipus the King• Reconcile= to fix a problem• Two key ideas:

1. All Powerful, but bad things still happen to me outside of my control

2. How can I live in a world where this greatest person to have lived (me) is subject to outside forces

• Subjected to vagaries (whims) of existence• Vagaries= Gods in Greek Drama• Hubris= Excessive pride• Bad things happen because of internal flaws

Why might Greeks get the bragging rights of inventing drama?

What are two key events that powerful people have to deal with?

Why do bad things happen to good people?

SPACE

SPACE

Topic/Objective: Intro to Greek Drama

(handout)

Tuesday 2/3/2015EQ: Who are the main Gods and Goddesses seen in

most Greek literature

Gods and Goddesses List

(top 12 list)

What is a Mythical Creation Story?

Greek Mythology

Creation Story examples

Creation Story Activity

Notebook setup

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Greek Gods and Goddesses

What is a Creation Story?

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Wednesday 2/4/2015EQ: Who are the main Gods and Goddesses seen in

most Greek literature

What is a Noun? (Grammar Workbook)Schoolhouse rock video

What is a verb? (Grammar Workbook)Schoolhouse rock verb video (3 min)Another verb video (3 min)

Choose one item to write a creation story (1/2 standard- ¾ of a page honors). Circle all concrete nouns. Underline action verbs.Do not use colors while circling or underlining

Notebook Setup

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Greek Gods and Goddesses

What is a Creation Story notes

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Grammar Nouns/Verbs

Topic/Objective:Creative Writing: Creation story

(CIRCLE all CONCRETE nouns and underline all ACTION verbs)

(1/2 page – ¾ of a page)

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