Agenda: 12/24 Wedensday

1. Multiple Choice Practice
2. Analyzing Syntax: Notes

Hw:1- Finish reading packet
2- Entering the conversation #3, p.888 (250-300 words)

To begin, we first started a reading comprehension multiple choice practice and then after 15 minutes we checked of the answers in class. Then after that we took the quizzes that the student made from yesterday. Enjoy the rest of your break and study for finals!

Agenda: December 23,2008

1. Maathai: finish discussion
2. Analye Syntax

Hw: 1- Create 5 multiple choice questions on Maathai (typed, bring 5 copies, have separate answer key)

In english class today Sister Salam began to discuss the finals and written the study guide on the board the different section and so forth. Then we continued from yesterdays in class assignment and finished up writing the remaining answers. Then after that we took notes on Tone, style, and syntax and how to analyze when writitng or reading an essay.

Agenda December 22,2008

English Class
1. Maathai's Nobel Prize Speech
HW: None

Today we started with MAathai's Nobel Speech questions in book (exploring the text)
each were assinged two questions to do inclass and we discussed up to question 3. Today everybody finished assigned questions so no homework for the night.

SCRIBE NOTES FRIDAY

VS. NOT....


VS.



1- Spelling Test#15
2-AIT: Finish Film

HW:
1- Read Maathai's nobel speach or write an essay comparing /contrasting the 2 speakers in terms of their style of writing and effectivenessin reaching out to their audience PG#835-859

TOday we toook our spelling test, and then we finished an inconvenient truth. For homework we are suppose read Maathai's nobel speach and anootate it, plus compare his speach to Algores in an Essay. Good luck.

SCRIBE NOTES

Agenda:
1-Lit Terms:Simili, Subject complement
2-AIT: Finish film
3-Nobel: Algore VS. Wangari Maathai

HW:
1-Finish Vocab packet and study for test
Finish reading and annotating speaches.

Today we took our 2 literary terms and then watched the movie. We didnt get to the speaches in class, so for homework we are suppose to finish 1 speeach, Algores, and with annotation of it.

Agenda: 12/17 Wednesday

1. Lit Terms: Sarcasm;Satire
2. AIT: View Film

Hw: 1- Vocabex. 4
2- AIT: Comparison essay (300 words) btwn the book and the film and which is more effective of delivering the message

Agenda: 12/16 Tuesday

1. Lit Terms: Parody; Personification
2. Economist Vs. Environmentalist
3. AIT: view Film

Hw: 1- Vocab ex.3
2- Read Golanky "is Climate Change..." and answer #1-4 (pp. 877-881)

We began off by taking two new lit terms then we shared some differences between Economist Vs. Environmentalist then after discussing it we then watched the remaining of An Inconvenient Truth.

Agenda Monday December 15, 2008

Agenda
1. Spelling Pre test#15
2. The Future Life
3. An Inconvenient Truth
HW:
->The Future Life
chart and questions on page 876
->Vocab page #2

Today we strted off with a pre test then exercize 1 for homework d exercize2 , Wethen discussed The future Life in our book and must do a t-table comparing the economist view and the enviornmentalist view and answer questions on page 876. We then viewed the first part of An Inconvenient truth.

Scribe Notes Friday December 12 2008

Agenda
1. Vocab test 13-14
2. Climate change
-students analysis of "This is the Forest Primeval"
-Edward Wilson's "The Future Life"
HW: analyze political photo "Ice Blankets"
2. Read Glick's "Geo Signs the big thaw" and answer questions on page 887
Today we started with a vocab test and after we finished did vocab book page 99 then read student analysis of "this Is the forest Primeval" A students refelction on a 1929 cartoon. Then began Future Life but did not finish.
For homework finish "Geo Signs" then answer questions page 887.
Then look at Ice Blankets pn pg 867 (photo above) and write analysis. Does nnot have to be too long. Example on page 892.
Also due NEXT Friday vocab page 99.

Agenda December 11,2008

Agenda
1. Ap lit terms, oxymoron, parallelism
2. Article Critique
3. Read in Literature book
pg 862 It's Easy Being green
->pg 867carbon footprint
HW: Study for Vocab test
Counting Carbon page 867-872 numbers 1- 5

Today we started off with Lit terms oxymoron and parallelism then discussed our article critiques that refuted global warming. We then proceeded to our composition textbook and read It's easy being green together then began Counting Carbon but have to read the rest for homework and do questions 1-5.
Study for Vocab test.

Agenda: 12/10

1. No Class (Eid Break)

Agenda: 12/9 Tuesday

1. No Class (Eid Break)

SCRIBE NOTES

Today we had no class, the carnival (hajj)

Agenda 12.4.08

Thursday
1.Spelling TEst #14
2. An inconenient Truth
1.Homework
1. Finish inconvenient truth
2.Write essay analysis (due Thursday)
2. Do article Critique on article that does not have to be 1000 words but should be on not agreeing with global Warming
3.Finish Vocab Packet

Prompt for essay: Aftter having read the argument presented in the book, analyze how he is able to effectively present his points and persuade his audience to join his cause. Consider his use of aristotelian appeals. USe specific examples from his book to highlight his style and effectiveness.


Today Sr. Salma was not here and sr.Lysa substituted, first we took the speeling test since we might not hve class tommorow since we have Hajj carnival(maybe last period)then he began reading "AN Invonvenient Truth" for the remainder of the period. Vocab packets should be finished tomorrow and essay due thursdat, dont forget to start the book.Sister Salma said especially focus on the yellow pages.

Agenda: 12/3 Wedensday

1. AP Timed-Write: Compare/Contrast Berry and Oates

Hw:1- Study for sp.test tomorrow/vocab packet due fri
2- Read an Inconvenient Truth: Essay due next thurs.

Agenda: 12/2 Tuesday

1. AP Terms: Metonymy;Onomatopoeia
2. Oates's: "Against Nature"
Comparison Chart

Hw:1- Vocab ex.3
2- Finish Comparison Chart

Today we took 2 new lit terms in class to discuss and which we defined and explained its function and then we exchanged last nights question and discussed it in class, in for tonights homework make a comparison chart between Oates's "Against..." and Berry "A step into..." and tomorrow will be a timed write between the two essays so be prepared.

Agenda Monday December First 2008

1. Spelling test #12
-.begin #13
2. BArry's Entrance to the Woods
Hw: Vocab ex1/2
#1-11
Against NAture

Today we took our spelling test since we did not have class Friday and took a new lesson and pretest
then we went over our questions for an entrance to the woods but did not finish correcting. WE did not haev time to go into thte new essay:Against Nature but for HW we need to read and answer questions #'s 1-11.

SCRIBE NOTES FOR BREAK HMW.

Agenda:
1-"Chief Seattle" review
2- Begin berry's "An entrance into the woods"
HW:
1-Finish vocab packet
2-finish berry's, and answer reading questions.
______________________________________________________

In class we reviewed the questions for cheif seattle, but we didnt get a chav=ce to start An entrance to the woods. For homework we were assigned to do the vocab packet, and to read berrys and answer the reading questions.
_____________________________________________________

I did not know if i was assigned scribe notes or not, so i did it just in case. IF it was me i am terribly sorry, and if it wasn't me then oh well. SORRY JUST IN CASE!!!!

Agenda: 11/26 Wednesday

1. Chief Seattle: review Questions
2. Begin Berry's: "An Entrance into the woods"

Hw:1- Finish Vocab packet/study for spelling test
2- Finish Berry and answer reading questions

To start things off; we first exchanged last nights assignment and as a class discuss question by question and going into depth discussion on Seattle's speech and then right before the bell had rung sister Salma explained the vacation homework is to read the rest of Berry's "An Entrance into the woods" and answer the questions at the end enjoy your thanksgiving break and the spelling test will be on Monday plus the completed vocabulary packet.

Agenda: 11/25 Tuesday

1. Vocab Test: 11-12
Begin lesson 13
2. "Nature": Finish review
3. "Message to President Franklin Pierce"
Hw: 1- Vocab packet due next mon.
2- Answer #1-7 p.824

In class we started the vocab test then after that we reviewed yeterdays question and then we behan to read read from "Message to..." in class oraly and discussed it by doing a SOAP's tone and then she explained the assignment.

Agenda November24, 2008

1. VoCab Review Lessons 11-12
2. "NAture":Review Questions
HW: 1. Study for test
2. "Nature" suggestions for Wrtiting #1

Today We reviewed our Vocab with a crossword puzzle then We reviwed our Homework, questions from nature but we did not finish it.
For homework study for test and do Suggestions for wrting number 1.

FIDAY SCRIBE NOTES

Agenda

1. spelling test #12
2. Emerson's nature
   

• Review q's of D
  

HW:

1. Finish reading NATURE
   
2. Article critiqe
   

• Answer Q's of D#6-7 for nature
  

Todays english class was basic, we took our weekly speling test and then reviewd the homework questions. For homework we are assingned to do the weekly Article critique and to finish reading NATURE with answering Question OF Discusion #6-7, and Questions of R/S #1-7.

Agenda November 20

Agenda
1. Carson: finish reviewing "silent spring"
2Emerson: Nature Section 1

HW: 1. Finish vocab packet study for sp. test
2. Read Emerson's :Nature section 2
do Q's of D#'s 1-5

Today in class we went over the questions we were assigned yesterday and each person answered their question
then we started Emerson's NAture and we have to do questions 1-5 for homework
Study for spelling test

Agenda: 11/19 Wednesday

1. Carson's "Silent Spring"

Hw: 1- Vocab ex.4
2- "Suggestions for writing" #6 page 806, (a 3-5 paragraph formatted to an essay)

For today's class Sister Salma assigned 3 questions from both Discussion and Rhetroc/style and tp present by the end of the class, most of the time the students were working on it towards the end of the class time. The writiting assignment is due tomorrow.

Agenda: 11/18 Tuesday

1. Carson's: "Silent Spring"
Q's of D

Hw: 1- Vocab ex. 3
2- Graphic Organizer for section II

In english class we began to review and discuss the homework from last night the Q's of Discussion and Rhetoric/style and from there we carried on of reading the rest of section II and for homework which is to complete the remaining passage of Section II and create a graphic organizer.

Agenda November 17,2008

1. Spelling Pre Test #12-> Vocab ex 1
2. Intro Theme: Nature
--> Begin Carson's "Silent Spring"
Hw: 1. Vocab ex2
finish " silent spring" sectionI
answer QandD #1 +Qr/s #-1-2.

Today we took our spelling pre test and did ex 1
then we started Chapter 11in our language composition textbook and did a journal entry about how we should be responsible and take care of nature.
For HW do Q1 or discussion and 1& 2 of R/S and Vocab ex 2.

SCRIBE NOTES FRIDAY

agenda

1. Speling test #11
2. Massatuchussests review

• BEGIN synthesis outline

Hw:

1. Article critique
2. Based on the readings, what is your own prespective? (use minimum of two essays: emerson.Alexie mori,Baldwin,poem Massatchussets

In english today we took our spellng test, and we went over the questions form yestertday.For homework we do the usual article critique and to do a synthesis essay, using atleast 2 essays

Scribe Notes 11-13-08

1. "the History Teacher" and "Reading at risks"
-->reading questions
2."The Massachussets board of education"
HW:
1- finish your vocab
2- answer reading questions for The Massachusets board of education" questions #1-5


First thing is that we went over and discussed both reading questions for both reading entries from last night. For homework, finiah vocab and answer reading questions # 1-5

Agenda: 11/12

1. GE Final: Timed-Write

Hw: 1- Vocab ex. 4
2- Read poem "The History Teacher" (PP.143-144)and tables "Reading at Risk" (PP. 147-149)Answe all questions for both selections

Basically for class is Sister Salma wrote the Timed-Write prompt on the board and explined it while staming last nights homework which was to find three quotes from Pip's expectation.

Agenda: 11/11

1. Vocab Test: Lessons 9-10
2.Great Expectations: Educated Theme
Character Comparison

Hw:1- Vocab ex.1-3
2-prepare for final exam (find a quote from chs.1-19 from 20-39 and 40-59)
3- vocab skills pg.59-60

For today's English class we first took our vocab test then sis. Salma wrote on the board an assignment from the vocab book which is pgs.59-60 after that we took Spelling pre test #11 and worked on exercise #1. 5 minutes left to class and sis. Salma explained the exam on Great Expectation which is a timed write and to find a quote from each of Pip's expectation and to find a quote from each so you could use it for the test.

Scribe Notes 11-10-08

1.Vocab Review:Lesson 9-10
2.GE:Reading Quiz chs 46-59
-->comparing characters
hw:
1-review for vocab test
2-brainstorm comparison/contrast betwee their education and ability to suceed in the "real world"

First thing we did was a vocab review worksheet that is due tomarrow. Then, we got two characters from The Great Expectations. We have to do a venn diagram for both characters for their education. Then we took the reading quiz. For homework, do the venn diagram and study for your vocab test.

FRIDAY SCRIBE NOTES

Agena

1. Spelling test# 10
2. Baldwin Review questions
   

HW:

1. G.E. 46-59/ study guide pages
2. Article critique
3. Answer 11-12 of balwin questions.

Today we took our spelling test, and continued grading the baldwin questions that we didnt continue finishing yesterday. Then for homework we have to finish the Graet expectations book, plus the study guide questions, Then we also must do 1 article critique, and answer 11, and 12 of reading composition book, "A Talk to Teachers". Thats all. GOOD BYE

Scribe Notes 11-6-08

1. Baldwin's "Talk to Teachers"
-->review reading questions
-->reading log entry
hw:
1-Finish vocab/study spelling test
2-GE 46-59/study guide
3-finish rdg log

We started with reviewing our reading questions for Baldwin's speech. Then the bell rang. For homework due tomorrow,finish your vocab packet and also in your reading log notebook, summerize Baldwin's view on education and write your opinions on it.

Agenda: 11/5 Wednesday

1. AP Timed-Write Practice
Baldwin's "Talk to Teachers"

HW:1- Vocab ex.4
2- Answer rdg q's pg.129 #1-10

For today's English class we did our annual timed write essay based on our reading from yesterday's assignment. Took the whole class time to complete.

Agenda:11/4 Tuesday

1. Sherman Alexie: Review Reading
2. James Baldwin's:"A talk to teachers"
Hw: 1-Vocab ex.3
2-Graphic Organizer on Baldwin (RDG q's due thurs.)

Today in English, we reviewd yesterday's assignment of the Alexie's essay question, and went in depth of it of how Alexie structured out his essay. Then as the bell rang sister salma explained tonights hmwk which is to create a graphic organizer and to be able to read the essay.

Scribe Notes 11-3-08

1. Spelling test #10
--> vocab ex 1
2. Great Expectations
-->reading quiz
3. Sherman Alexie's "Superman and Me"
hw1-vocab ex2
2-answer reading questions pg 112 #1-8
3- GE chs 46-59 and study guide(due Mon)

First, we had our spelling pre test for lesson 10. Then, after doing ex 1 and correcting it, we had our Great expectaions reading quiz. After taking and correcting it, the bell rang. For homeowrk, read the essay "Superman and Me' and answer the questions on page 112. Also, do ex 2 in your vocab book and begin reading Great Expectations and the study guide, which is due on Monday.

Scribe NOTES( FRIDAY)

Agenda

1. spelling test #9
2. finish Mori reading log entry

• Begin Alexie

HW

1. Chapters 32-45/ study Guide of GREAT EXPECTATIONS"
   
2. Article Critique
   

On Friday we took our spelling test # 9, then we continued the reading lig entry about of feeling toward the essay we read. We were suppose to begin Alexie, but we didnt have time. For homework we are suppose to continue the chapters 32-45 of great expectations plus do the study guide questions. Then we are also suppose to do an article critique, for this week as well.

Scribe Notes 10-30-08

Mori's "School"
-->reading log
Sherman alexie's "Superman and Me"
hw
finish vocab packet
Definition essay (typed, 250 words)

GE chapter 32-45 and study guide

First, we went over the qusetions for Mori's "School". after we discissed them, the bell rang. For homework, finish your vocab packet and your definition essay for a abstract noun (typed, 250 words).

Agenda: 10/29 Wednesday

1. Mori's "School"
Questions

2. Definition Essay

Hw: 1-Vocab ex.4
2-Definition Essay (due Fri.)
pg.24 of language composition gives a brief sample
3- Finish Mori's "School" question #5-9

As the students copied down the agenda, sis. Salma began to read from the exert of Mori's "School" and finished the reading. Once done with that then we discussed the values or moral of the differences between the Japenese way of teaching and the America way. With no time left Sister Salma quickly discussed our essay which was done in class 2 weeks ago on choosing the abstract noun and type up a 250-300 word essay due friday. That's all it.

Agenda:10/28 Tuesday

1. Vocabulary Test: Lesson 7-8
Vocab Skills: 59-60
Pre-Test #9

2. Mori's "School"

HW: 1-Vocab ex. 1-3
2- Finish reading "School" and answer questions (#1-4)
3- Complete Vocab Skills (if yet not finished)

Tuesday's are the usual day of vocab test as the students completed with the test, sister salma gave the class a bit of time to work on our vocab skill page, not enough time so it's homework at home. Then finishing vocabulary we then began reading Mori's essay on education of school from the japenese view and the american view and what is considered better. And at home answer the questions. That's basically it for english.

Scribe Notes 10-27-08

Agenda
1. GE reading quiz chapters 20-31
2. Begin Mori's "School"
HW: 1-Vocab Study Sheet (test tomorrow)
2- GE chapters 32-41 and study sheet(due Mon)

First, we took our reading quiz for Great Expectations. Then after correcting it in class, we began reading Mori's "School" in our textbook. For homework, do your vocab study sheet for the vocab test tomorrow and start reading the next chapters for Great Expectations.

Scribe notes FRIDAY

Agenda:

1. Spelling test#7
2. lIT TERMS exam

HW:

1. article critique
2. study guide 21-32

Today was a short day we took out spelling test and then the lit terms. For homework we have to do the usual article critique, plus read great expectations and the study guide questions.

SEE U MONDAY

Scribe Notes 10-23-08 thursday

Agenda

1.Education theme: how much do you support emerson's argument?

2.review q's of R/S

3.Begin Mori's "schools"

hw:1-finish vocab packet

2-Lit terms quiz

First, we wrote a responsive essay on the different points we agree and disagree on for emerson's ideals on education. Then, after we were discussing and having a debate, the bell rang. For homework, finish your vocab packet and study for your lit terms quiz.

Agenda:10/22 Wednesday

1. Emerson's "Education"

• Review Q's of Discussion & Q's of Rhetoric and strategy

Hw: 1- Vocab ex.4

2- Great Expectation chs. 20-31 and study guide packet due Mon.

3- Journal entry #5 (refer to yesterday's agenda)

Today in AP English we first took out our yesterdays homework and the previous assignment and reviewed in class but then before starting with that we discussed lit-terms quiz which is on friday and took two new words: Metaphor and Irony and that was basically what we did.

Agenda:10/21 Tuesday

1.) Journal: Why do people tend to be ungrateful for what they have?

2.) Lit-Terms: Review for quiz on Thursday

3.) Emerson's "Education"
-Review Q's of Discussion

Hw:1- Vocab ex.3
2- Answer your assignmed Q's R/S (Language Composition)
3- Complete Journal prompt , if yet not finished

*During class today sister salma was not present so we had picture day.

Scribe Notes 10-20-08

1. Spelling pre Test #7
-->vocab ex 1
2. GE Chs 11-19 quiz
3. emerson "education"
hw:1- vocab ex2
2-finish emerson and Q's of D


Forst we had our spelling pre test for lesson 7. Then, after correcting vocab ex. 1, we took out GE quiz for chapters 11-19.

After finishing the quiz and goingover the answers, the bell rang. For homework, do vocab ex 2 and to finish Emerson and do the Q's of D.

SACRIBE NOTES 10/18/08

AGENDA
1-Spelling test#7
2-Emerson's Education

• Q's and D's

HW:

1. Article critique
2. "GE" chapters 11-19+ Study guide

____________________________________________________

"Sorry, i wasn't home yesterday"

Friday was a very short day, we ttok ourusual spelling test, and continued reading emersons education, which unfortunetly we did not finish. We went over the Q's and D'S with eachother in class.For homework we have to do the article critique, and finish untill chapter 19 in Great expectations. Plus we have to do study guide questions

Scibe Notes 10-16-08 Thursday Kareem Addassi

Agenda
1.Emerson's "Education"
-->finish reading
-->Questions of Discussion (Q's of D)
hw:1- finish vocab packet and study for spelling test
2- GE chs.11-19/study guide (due Mon)

Today, we went right into our textbooks to Emerson's essay on Education we started before. We were reading and discussing about the ideas and feelings he had towards school. We did not finish it like we wanted. So, homework is to finish your vocab packet and to study for your spelling test. Also, read chapters 11-19 in Great Expectations and the study guide questions, which is due on Monday.

Scribe Notes Wednesday october 15, 2008

NO CLASS
PSAT wAS IN SESSION
HW: Vocab

Scribe Notes Tuesday october 14, 2008 MUna Sadek

1. Vocab test
2. Pre Test
3. PSAT Review
HW: VOCAB 1-3 study for PSAT

We first took our Vocab test than we had to do page 39-40 in our vocab book, then we took our pre-test.
We then review for PSAT by checking our PracticePSAT and going over the answers.

Scibe Notes 10-13-08 Monday Kareem Addassi

Agenda
1.Lit terms
2.Great Expectations chs. 1-10 Quiz
3. PSAT Practice review
hw: 1-review for vocab test (vocab sheet)

The first thing we did was our Lit terms. We took hyperbole, which means to over exagerate, imagery, which means using sensory details to explain sonething, and invective, which means to use negative language. Then, we had out chapters 1-10 quiz in Great Expectations. Reminder that your MYP brainstorm portfolio is due this Friday. also, make sure to finish your vocab sheet and to study for your vocab test.

FRIDAY OCT/10/2008

Agenda:

1. Spelling Test #6
2. Emerson s "Education"

HW:

1. Article Critique
2. 1-10 + study guide for "Great expectations"

Today we took our spelling test then we read Emerson s "Education" in the reading composition book. For homework we are assigned to do an article critique plues, chapters 1-10 and study guide of ourbook. There might be a very challenging quiz about the book on monday so actually read.

Scribe Notes 10-9-08 Thursday

Agenda
1.lit terms
2.Definition Share
3."education"pg 108-109
hw.1-finish vacab
2- GE ch 1-10/student guide

WE first di ouir lit terms flashcard. We did Epistrophe, Epithet, and Euphemism. Then, we wrote our abrstart noun an a piece of paper and then everyone wrote on them what they think that noun means to them. Then, we started chapter one in Great Expectations. For homework, finish your vocab packet and then start your chapters 1-10 reading assignment for Great Expectations and the study guide packet.

Tuesday Scribe Notes 10-8-08

Today we began with a journal entry based on How you would describe Eid to a non-muslim and worked on it for 10 mins.
We then went over abstract terms, cannot be touched, seen, felt, tasted or heard but are still nouns. We must think of one abstract word and write a definition essay, write a couple of sentences on what you think the word means then list three definition from 3 different dictionaries(list sources)(can be copy and pasted).
We went over our new theme (education) and read in our book a Ralph Waldo Emerson Essay on Education, we discussed what we think are educated people and took turns reading. Our Homework is vocab ex4 , definition essay, and GE chapters 1-10 and study guide packet due next Monday.

Agenda
Tuesday-
1. Journal
2. definition Essay
3. Theme: "Education"
-> Emersons "Education"
Hw:1. vocab 4
2. define your abstract terms: what you think it itmeans and three different dictionary entries.
3. GE: GreatExpectaionschapters 1-10 and study guide packet due next Monday.

10th grade scribe notes 10/7/08

Tuesday

Today in class we started with a spelling test #5
and took pre test #6
we did not do ex1, but we were assigned it for homework
Yesterday we started out Ahmadiniad speech reflection on our work and student samplecompared.
Then we presented our mini-research topics in-front of class pertaining to Great Expectations, which we will start tomorrow.

charles Dickens, Queen, Victoria, 19th century England, and Industrial Revolution
HW: vocan ex 1-3
GE: chapter 1-10 & study guide pgs due MOnday

Agenda:
1. spelling test#5
-> Pretest#6
2. Ahmadinejad Essay reflection
3. Great Expectations
-> mini research Project presentation
HW:
1. vocab ex 1-3
2. GE chs. 1-10 and Study guide pages by next Monday

Scribe Notes Monday 10-6-08 Kareem Addassi

Agenda
1.Journal
2.Essay Analysis: Ahmedinjad's UN Speech
--->reflection
3.Great Expectations: Mini-Research Assignment
HW: 1-vocab 1-2
2-GE Mini-Research (2 sources, 2images, paraphrase research)

Welcome Back Students...Now let us leave the lazy brain at home and put on your Thinking Cap!!!1

First, we did a journal entry about our eid break. We also had to pick on memory and write about it using sensory details. Then, we read another student's analysis essay on the speech given by Ahmedinjad. After reading it, we wrote a reflection;comparing the essay we wrote and the essay we read. Then, we were assigned different topics for our mini-research for our new book. For homework, finish your Mini-research assignment and to study for our last vocab lesson spelling words.

9/20/2008 Scribe NOTES

We didnt have class today because of the quran contest, but our homework was the packet sister salma gave us plus to bring the book, and i think we are suppose to do 1 article critique, but not sure.

(didnt know we had to do one becaue of the quran contest)

Scribe Notes 9-18-08 Thursday

Kareem Addassi

Agenda
1.AP Lit Terms
2.the Synthesis Essay:identifying issues
-->formulating your position (thesis)
-->source integration (3-4)
HW:1-vocab packet
2-write synthesis essay (time yourself for 45 minutes)



First thing we did today was start on our new lit terms. we learned Chiasmus, which means the opposite of a sentence structure. Also, we learned colloquialism, which means to talk in slang. After we finished our lit terms flashcards, we began talking about our synthesis essay. we read, on our text book, about the different sides or our topic, cammunity service and where you stand. Also, we talked about how to list your sources in the essay but simply stating it in parenthesis. For homework, finish your vocab packet and do your synthesis essay by timing yourself for 45 minutes and by listing 3 to 4 sources. Remember...DO NOT GO OVER THE TIME!!!!

Have a great break!!!!

SCRIBE NOTES 9/16/2008

Agenda:

1. Timed write practice

HW:

• vocab ex. 2-3

Today we had a very fun and lovely class. We did the timed write which took us all of class, and for homework we only have to do the vocab exercises and as usual, so basically we don't have any major assignments for english.

Scribe Notes 9-15-08 Monday

Agenda
1.vocab Test: Lessons 3-4, Sp, Pre-Test #5
2.JFK's speech:analyzing diction and syntax
-->preparing an essay
hw:1- vocab ex 1-2
2-finish outline of JFK's speech
(will be used in tomarrow's timed write)

Today, we had our vocab test for lessons 3-4. After that, we had our spelling pre test for lesson 5. After we went over the words and highlighted the definitions, we put the book away and pulled out JFK's speech on our textbook.

We started on the questions we did on Friday (refer to agenda dated 9-12-08). After we finished and talked about them, we started to discuss our outline homework. We have to have and outline of a thesis in JFK's speech so we can use it tomarrow for our timed write. For homework, it is to finish this outline and to work on your vocab packet.


HAVE A GOOD RAMADAN!!!!!!!

9/12/2008 SCRIBE NOTES

AGENDA

1. Spelling test#4
2. JFK'S speech: syntax,and diction.

HW:

1. Newsarticle
2. reviw vocab test 3-4 for test on monday.

On friday we took our spelling test, and went back to JFK's speech . We answered some questions, and reviewed it. We also went through syntax and diction. For homework we had to do the newsarticle we do every week. plus we changed the vocab test from tuesday to monday.

(I had tutering with sister lysa after salah, and when i finished the computer lab was locked so couldnt do my scribenotes on time. Then when i went home, the computer, was giving me a hard time, and then today, i just wke up right now, seriously)

Scribe Notes 9-11-08 Thursday

Agenda
1.Lit Terms Test #1
2.JFK Speech:Dynax/Syntax
HW:1-finish vocab
2-annotote or D. Journal on JFK 's speech

Today we had our first lit terms test for all the lit terms that began with "A". We were supposed to finish but we did not so we did not get to the second thing on the agenda. For homework, finish your vocab packet and study for you spelling test. Also, either annotate or do a dialectal journal on JFK's speech in your textbook.

scribe notes for wednesday september 10, 2008

Muna Sadek
Today we looked over a writing analysis essay on the santa Ana winds by a student and discussed how we should analyze essays or stories with a graphic organizer. Then we read JFK's Inaugural speech together in class. Tomorrow we will discuss the SOAPS TONE on it.
For homeork we must do Vocab ex4 and review for the AP LIT TERMS QUIZ #1, sister Salma will collect all 11 of your flash cards tomorrow in class.

Agenda
1. writing analysis Essay
2.jfk's "inaugural Speech"
Hw.: 1. VOCAB ex 4
2. REVIEW for lit terms quiz1

Tuesday Scribe Notes 9.9.08

Muna Sadek
Today in class we did three AP lit terms
and we had to write down the definition, example, and draw example.
Out first AP LIT TERM Test is Thursday September 11. We must know all the words def. and example.
We then practiced doing a timed write on Toxiphilus for the rest of the period.
Prompt: How did Roger Ashon show his fasination with wind.

Agenda
1. AP LIT TeRMS
2. TIMED WRITE
HW: 1-> vocab exercise 3

Scribe Notes 9-8-08 Monday

10th Kareem Addassi
AP English 9-9-08

Agenda
1.Spelling Pre-Test #4
-->vocab ex 1
2.Closed reading: Analysing Style
-->Toxophilus graphic organizer
HW: 1-vocab ex2
2-finish graphic organizer

First, we started off with our weekly spelling pre test for the forth lesson. After, we started the lesson and did ex. 1 and corrected it in class. Then, we went to the beginning of chapter 2 and talked about clolsed reading. After reading that passage and discussing it, we started to do example questions for syntax and diction. For homework, di ex. 2 in our vocab book. Also, finish the graphic organizer for the story Toxophilus. Also, if you did not finish your syntax and diction questions, finish that for tomorrow.

SCRIBE NOTES (Sep.5,2008)

SCRIBE NOTES
ossama kamel

AGENDA

1- Spelling test #3
2- Princess Diana

HW:

1. Article critique
2. Choose to either annotate or use a dialacticle journal

• Joxophilus expert (48-49)

________________________________________________

Today we took our weekly spelling test, then we went directly to princess diana hmw and the different versions of the story, or in different points of view. For homework we have to do the article critique that we do every week. Then we have two choices. We can either annotate Joxophilus expert or we can do a dialacticle journal on it. The pages are in the language of composition book pages (48-49)

Scribe Notes 9-4-08 Thursday

Agenda
1.AP Lit Terms
2.Patterns of Development
-->"The Box Man"
3.Princess Diana Articles
Hw: 1-work on vocab packet and Spelling Test (Friday)
2-Finish Diana Analysis

First thing, Sister Slama gave back A LOT of work we turned in. Then we did our AP lit terms for Antecedent (The noun a pronoun refers to) and Antithesis(Puting two opposite ideas together).

Then, we finished our note taking about Patterns of Development. Then, we took out "The Box Man" and found different Patterns of Developments in it.

For Homework, finish your vocab packet and stidy for your spelling test.
Also, in your textbook, go to page 29 and read your assigned article on Princess Diana's death and do a SOAPSTone for it.


HAVE A GOOD RAMADAN!!!!!!!!!

ScRibe notes for september 3, 2008

Wednesday 9-3-08
ENGLISH 10th Grade
Today in class we first began with Ap Lit terms Anaphora, and anastrophe.
We had to give a definition, example, & a drwing of example.
We then presented our Patterns of Development we were assigned from the language of Composition. We each lectured the class on the overhead projector and took notes from other students.
Our HOmework is to work on the Vocab PACKET.

Agenda
1.AP LIT TERMS
2. PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT
HW- WORK ON VOCAB DUE FRiDAY

September 2,,2008

Grade 10, English
Muna Sadek

Today we had to to turn in our political cartoons and vocab homework and th signed agendas.
WE first took our vocabulary test and then did vocab pages 19-20, we took our spelling pre-test 3 and did ex.1 but did not correct it.
We then went over patterns of development and we each were assigned 2 patterns to read and present in class tomorrow. They can be written on a paper or index card.

AGENDA
1. Vocab test:lessons 1-2
-begin lesson 3
2. patterns of development
HW: 1- vocab paket due friday
2- Finish summarizing patterns to share tomorrow

AUGUST 29TH Scribe notes

OSSAMA KAMEL

AGENDA

1. Spelling test # 2


2. " The box-Man": Writting a response


3. Political cartoon analysis.

HW:

1. Vocab study sheet. (test on teusday)


2. Article critique: political cartoon

_________________________________________________________

Today we took the spelling test and then we went directly to the box man Writting response. Basically the chart we had to complete for homework a couple of days ago. Sis. Salma reviewd what we need to do for homework for the article critique. For homework we had to complete the vocab study sheet, for the test on tuesday + we have to critique any political cartoon on the internet.

Scribe Notes for 8-28-08 Thursday

Kareem Addassi

Agenda
1.Ap Lit Terms: Anadiplosis, Analogy
2."The Box Man": review graphic organizer
-->writing an analysis essay: outline
HW: 1-finish vocab/study for spelling test
2- see you and parents Tonight for Back To School Night!!!!!


First thing we did today was our AP lit flash cards for Anadiplosis and Analogy.
After we did that, we took out our graphic organizer homework for " The Box Man" and began talking about it. We started reading the essay and pulling out sentences with different rhetorical elements. The she checked that we did our homework, then we were dismissed.
For Homework, finish your vocab packet and study for the spelling test and make sure your parents come tonigh for back to school night.

Scrabe Notes Wednesday 8. 28/08

Scribe notes : WEDnESDAY 28th of August, 2008
English
10th Grade
Muna Sadek

Today in class we starred out with two new words from our Lit Terms packet and we had to write it down on our flashcards we brought(ALLITERATION/ALLUSION) Write the definition and example then draw a picture to remind you of it.
We then went over BOX MAn and read over the SOAPS TONE we had to do for homework and discussed the ethos logos, and pathos.
We then were assigned The graphic organizer, the same thing we did for Einstein's letter.Write down at least 4quotes ( one from each page) and fill out the other columns. (quotation, paraphrase, rhetorical strategy/style Elemant, Effect or Function.

Agenda
1:AP lit Terms :alliteration allusion
2:Reading Log entry: BOX MAN
3: Graphic Organizer
HW: 1. vocab ex4
2.:Finish "Box man" Graphic Organizer

August 26, 2008 TUESDAY

Muna Sadek
Scribe Notes
Tuesday 8.26.08
English
grade10

Today in class we went over how to write a timed write for Ap ENGLISH test, we viewed an example of a student's timed write(score 9) then Sr.Salma handed out a lit terms packet and requirements and we discussed it in class.
Then we went over Heyman's "We can Afford to give Parents a break" and found the ETHOS LOGOS AND PATHOS and finished the the rhetorical analysis worksheet in class.
Sr.Salma handed out "The box man" to do the SOAPS Tone homework.
We must bring flashcards tommorrow to write down Lit Terms.

AGENDA


1. timed-write:essay promts
2. lit terms:intro packet & requirements
3.Heyman :Eths, Lgos, and Pathos
4"The Box Man"

Hw:1. Vocab ex 3

2. Bring Flashcards
3. Finish "the box Man:-> SOAPS

8-25-08 Monday Scribe Notes

Agenda

1. Spelling Pre-Test # 2

Vocab ex 1

2.Article Critiques

3.Close Reading Graphic Organizer

HW: 1-vocab ex. 2

2-finish chart

Today, we first started out with our second spelling pre test. After the test we started to do exercise one in our vocabulary work book.

Then we shared our article critique that was for homework. That is when we have to pick an article and critique it.

For ho mework, we have to continue working on our vocabulary book and to fill out the Close Reading Graphic Organizer for the letter from Albert Einstein to a sixth grader in our The Language of Composition book.

8/22/2008 FRIDAY

Ossama Kamel
Friday
English
10th

AGENDA

1-Spelling Test #1
2-Heyman, "We can Afford..."
-rhetoricle analisis

HW:

1-Einstines letter(pp.9-10) & rhetoricle analisis
2-article critique #2

____________________________________________________

Today we took the spelling test, and then we went and talked about the essay we read yesterday. We did the rhetoricle analisis worksheet.
For homework we have to read einstines letter pg. 9-10, and do the rhetoricle analisis on it (wksh). Then as usual we are going to pick an article 1,000 words or more and critque it in around a page

Thursday 8-21-08

Muna Sadek
August 21,2008
Thursday
English
10th Grade

The first day we did today in class was go over our homework which was to analyze Thurber's "University Days" SOAPS TOne and find ETHOS LOGOS PATHOS in the story. We then read Heyman's "We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break" in our textbook. It is an essay concerning how parents are not getting as much attention as they are in other countries and america can afford to do so.
After we learned about the Aristotelian triangle did some examples.
Sr.Salma handed out a Soaps tone/ Aristotelian worksheet (not for homework, we will finish it Friday 22nd in class )

Agenda
1. Thurber's "University Days"
-> Review soaps, and Ethos Logos & Pathos
2. Heyman's "We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break"
HW: 1-Finish Vocab Packet
2.- study for spelling test ((including parts of speech!

Wednesday, 8/20

Wednesday
August 20,2008
10 Grade
Muna Sadek
Today we first went over our reading log entry for Thurber's "University Days" and sister salma read it aloud. He discussed our comments and the story.
We then wrote a journal entryabout why he was confused and why/how did he share it with us.
We then discussed Ethos, Logos, and Pathos and found some examples in the Prophet's (S)warning.
For Homework we must finish Vocabulary ex 4
and Identify ETHOS LOGOS AND PATHOS in "University days" highlight with different colors also Do "University Days" SOAPS TOne

Tuesday, 8/19

Agenda
1. Timed-Write: how are essays scored?
2. Rhetoric and the Aristotelian Appeals: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
HW: vocab exercise 3
read Thurber's essay, "University Days"; fill out dialectal journal on FIVE different selections

Today in class we reviewed the Essay Scoring Rubric used to grade the writing portion of the AP exam. On Tuesdays, we will usually focus on something to do with timed-writes and even occasionally practice doing one in class. We were given the Rubric and an outline of a proper Literary Essay, and both these handouts were printed on yellow cardstock paper so that we can easily locate them and so that they last the entire year.
Then we were introduced to Rhetoric and the Aristotelian Appeals through a PowerPoint presentation.
Rhetoric = the art of ruling the minds of men (Plato)
the art of speaking/writing well (Quintillian)
Ethos = "character" (Greek)
the speaker/writer focuses on presenting him/herself as someone who has good 1) character, 2) credibility, and 3) reliability
--> for example: "I'm a husband, father, and taxpayer. I've served faithfully for 20 years on the school board. I deserve your vote for city council."
Logos = "words" (Greek)
logical reasoning; the speaker proves his point by focusing on his argument and using evidence and logic to convince his audience
--> for example: "According to statistics, 85% of children under the age of 15 spend at least 40 hours per week watching television."
Pathos = "suffering/experience" (Greek)
appealing to the emotions and sentiments of the audience
using "loaded words" and "hot topics" to stir up the crowd
--> for example: "How can you allow poor innocent children die in the streets of Baghdad?"
Summary: ETHOS LOGOS PATHOS
speaker-centered argument-centered audience-centered
credibility/ethics logic or facts emotions or values

Closing Thought: A good argument will use an effective combination of all three appeals.

Example: "As your doctor, I must inform you that, unless you stop smoking, you're going to die."
KEY: Ethos, Logos, Ethos

Monday, 8/18

August 18, 2008
English
10th Grade
Muna Sadek
Monday- Today we took Spelling Pre test #1 and did exercise 1 and highlighted all of the parts of speech and definitions.
HW: Do Exercise #2 in Vocabulary book

For Homework over the weekend we were assigned to do an article critique of an article of your choice and we shared one comment from each critique in class.

On the agenda it says Soaps:finish analysis
We did not have time to go over it, we were supposed to do a SOAPS Tone on our favorite essay(not assigned for HW)

We talked about John Dunne's "No Man Is An Island"
and for HW, we are assigned to do a dialectal journal for either "No Man is an Island" or "The Din in the Head"

A dialectal journal is a chart were we have to pick our favorite quotes from either essay and respond to them on the other side.

AGENDA
MONDAY august 18,2008

1.spelling pre test#1
- review lesson 1, do ex1
2. Article Critique: discussion
3. SOAPS: finish Analysis
-dialectal journal

HW vocab #2
dialectal journal entry

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