2/8 -3/5

Monday 3/5/12
Homework:
DHoFLB: read pp 22 RWR 2 (Make up a question based on a quote and 2 comments)

CW: read pp 174 RWR 2

Handed out Essay Topic ideas:
ESSAY DUE 1 WEEK FROM FRIDAY: MARCH 16TH

Classwork:

• Journal entry: Talk about something you learned over the weekend
• Discussed essay expectations
• Group work: Venn Diagram: Bullying vs Hazing OR Bullying/Hazing vs Just having Fun

Friday 3/2/12
Homework:
DHoFLB: Read to pg 222 RWR 2 (Make up a question based on a quote and 2 comments)
CW: Read to pg. 174 RWR 2

Classwork:
CW: X Day

DHoFLB: Chalk Talk : Can a person be a rebel without consciously rebelling?

Thursday 3/1/12SNOW DAYWednesday 2/29/12Homework:
DHoFLB: Read pp 153-178
CW: Read pp 137-155

Classwork:
X period : DHoFLB

Journal Writing for CW
1. Is the violence/sexuality necessary/realistic in the book?
2. What does the black box symbolize?
3. Respond: p 68 “There’s nothing more beautiful in the world than the sight of a teacher getting upset.”
4. Respond: Jerry questions his father’s life on p 68. When did you first question your parents’ approach?

CHALK TALK: Can a person be a rebel without consciously rebelling? Why or why not?

Tuesday 2/28/12Homework:
DHoFLB: Read pp 131-152
CW: Read pp 119-136

Continued with Rebel presentations
Monday 2/27/12Homework:
DHoFLB: Read pp 107-130
CW: Read pp 102-118

Info: Wednesday 


2/29 : X period for DHoFLB
         Thursday 


3/1 : X period for CW

Classwork:
Group work


Friday 2/17/12Homework: NONE!!

Classwork:

• Vocab words for DHoFLB Quiz: (Use 2 of 3)

1. Squandered
2. Omniscient
3. Wistful

• Vocab Words for CW Quiz: (Use 2 of 3)

1. Vicariously
2. Scuffling
3. Irksome

CW: Discussion       

• Jerry Renault - Protagonist
• Mom dead CA= Early
• Dad is Pharmacist “Describes life as FINE”

DHoFLB: Discussion

• Frankie = Protagonist
• Sister is Zeta who went to Alabaster (boarding school)
• Interested in Matthew Livingstone and Alpha

Thursday 2/16/12Homework: DHoFLB: read pp 87-106 post #2
                    CW : read pp75-101 post #2
                    Study for Vocab quiz

Classwork:

• Handed back assignments

Wednesday 2/15/12Homework: DHoFLB: read pp 66-86
                    CW: red pp 58-74

Classwork:

• Class Presentations
• Complete Institution:
• Prison (live there, food)
• Schools (i.e Boarding School)
• Retirement Community
• Commune

Tuesday 2/14/12Homework: DHoFLB : read pp 47-65 post vocab word and definition
                     CW: read pp 39-57 post vocab word and definition

Classwork:

• Small group activity: In what ways do teenagers have power in our society? From local high school - Upper Valley - National - Worldwide

LOCAL	UPPER VALLEY	NATIONAL	WORLDWIDE
Student democracy and student council, family, student led, clubs (model UN, ODW), community,	Community service, Power in numbers, Sports, Jobs in Community	Blackmail, Workforce, Politics, Power over Radio, Product Power	Future Power Holders,

• Class Presentations

Monday 2/13/12Homework: Read pp. 17-38 in CW
                    Read pp 22-46 in DHoFLB

Journal: What does the opening of your book show?

Classwork:
The Chocolate War

• Jerry plays football
• Gets mangled, later vomits
• Archie and Obie pick people for “assignments”
• Obie thinks Archie is a “bastard”

The Disreputable History of Frankie-Landau Banks

• Frankie is a prankster: story starts with apology letter to school board
• Mad at parents because they won’t let her do stuff
• Goes to Alabaster, a prestigious boarding school

Rebel Presentations
Friday 2/10/12Homework: The Disreputable History of Fankie Landau-Banks
                      pp 1-21
                                    OR
                    The Chocolate War pp 1-16

Classwork:

• Choose new book
• Continue with essay

Thursday 2/9/12Classwork: Essay

Classnotes from1/24-2/8

Wednesday 2/8/12	Homework: Prep for essay Classwork: Outsiders Quiz Where do Johnny and Ponyboy live on Jay Mountain? Church How do Johnny and Ponyboy change their appearance while living on Jay Mountain? Cut their hair and bleach it What did Johnny buy for Ponyboy to pass the time? Read Gone With the Wind What did Johnny and Ponyboy do at the fire? Went in and rescued some kids What did Darry do when he saw Ponyboy at the hospital? Cried,hugged him and told him he was afraid they had lost him like mom and dad What do Darry, Sodapop and Ponyboy all like for breakfast? Chocolate Cake What did Johnny say when his mother came to visit him at the hospital? Said he didn’t want to see her What book did Johnny want Two-Bit to get him when he was in the hospital? Gone With the Wind Who won the rumble? Greasers Which characters don’t fight in the rumble? Johnny and Randy Extra Credit: Name 4 Coen Brothers films : Fargo, Big L:ebowski, No Country for Old Men, Raising Arizona Quivering: Reformatory: Ruefully:
Tuesday 2/7/12	Homework:  Read Chapter 12 - finish the book Classwork: In class essay: Thursday 2/9 Chalk Talk What do Johnny’s last words to Ponyboy mean? Why does Dally carry an unloaded gun? Do you agree with Ponyboy that you would rather have somebody’s hate than their pity? Thursday: Essay Writing: Goal is to show your reader something new, a new approach or looking at something. Can bring a sheet of notes, outline to class for Thursday Literary analysis: Argument is presented first! Come up with a good thesis statement so your argument is clear. Focus on specific attributes (quotes) from the text Can use the bing, bang, bongo method
Monday 2/6/12	Homework: Read Chapters 10-11  pp 150-166                     Post 1 vocab word from the reading on class blog Classwork: Journal entry (choose 2 of 4) How does the poem on pg. 77 relate to the text? Do you agree with Randy’s statement on 116 that everyone needs someone to say “no” to them? Respond to Cherry’s comment that “You only knew the bad side. (Bob) could be sweet sometimes and friendly. But when he got drunk...it was that past of him that beat up Johnny.” (128) Why is important for Johnny to die in the context of the book? Library presentations will begin next Monday 2/ 13 In-Class essay for Thursday 2/9 Vocab and Reading Quiz for Wednesday 2/8
Friday 2/3/12	Homework: Read Chapter 9 pp 131 -149 Classwork: Library research on Rebels topic: Presentations to start on Monday 2/6
Thursday 2/2/12	Homework: Read Chapter 8 pp 119 - 130; RWR (due Friday 2/ 3) Classwork: Library research on Rebels topic
Wednesday 2/1/12	Homework: Read Chapter 7 pp 100 - 118; RWR (due Friday 2/ 3) Classwork: Library research on Rebels topic
Tuesday 1/31/12	Homework: Read Chapter 6 pp 85-99 RWR (due Friday 2/ 3) (Reading-Writing-Response) Journal 1 Classwork: Sketch activity Distribute essay questions Read poem 77 Journal: Sketch a scene that stands out to you so far
Monday 1/30/12	Homework: Read Chapter 5 Classwork: Dialectic Journal: Divide piece of paper into 3 parts: Question: 1st person will write answer, 2nd person will read response and then respond, 3rd person responds to both responses. Question: Which character from the book the Outsiders wold you like to be or meet? Journal: What is your library research project? Has to be a real person. Characters: SOCs Bob: killed with a knife Sherry Valance (Cherry) Bob’s girlfriend Marcia: Cute little person David: Was one to hold Ponyboy under water Randy Plots and Elements: Can have multiple plots Initial conflict is: Gangs/ territories likely to be resolved by violence: Has this conflict been escalated? Yes, Bob got killed by Johnny. Pony and Cherry: will they get together? Rich versus Poor Pony and Derry: fight a lot and Pony thinks that Derry doesn’t like him
Friday 1/27/12	Homework: Read Chapter 4 Class began with a reading quiz. Can retake quiz if did poorly. Handout: Library Research Project Class activity: Class divided into groups to discuss question: Who are your favorite and least favorite characters in the book and why? Favorite character/least favorite character: Darry: top researcher, Johnny’s brother, takes care of his brother, mean to brother Johnny: been through a lot, not mean, bad cop Dally: acts tough, but soft inside Soda Pop: cool name, annoying name,close to Pony, understanding, good cop Pony Boy: he doesn’t judge people Who doesn’t he judge? Sherry. Who does he judge? Early in chapter 3: (page 43)  It’s not just fair, they    have all the fun..... Question: Do you need parents where one is good and one is bad? Are two good cops a problem? Can’t have a story without a conflict between a good cop and bad cop. In real life do you need to have both? Yes-need discipline. What does the good cop provide that the bad cop doesn’t? Could love someone but still be the bad cop.Good cop presents the caring, understanding, more visible love. Bad cop harder to do and takes more energy. Who has younger siblings? Do you have to work to keep them in line? How many of you are a younger sibling? Do you feel your older siblings give you a hard time? How often?
Thursday 1/26/12	Homework: Read Chapter 3 in “The Outsiders” (pp 37-52) and Post 1                                         Reading Quiz tomorrow, Friday 1/27 Handouts: Literary Terms: Prose Classwork: Journal: When was a time a friend embarrassed you? How does that relate to last night’s reading? Show Post Can go to home page and access through there Should be 1 simple question i.e. Why are their names so weird in this book? What was up with the dad?” GM post : THESE ARE WORTH 5 POINTS! Finish Frayer Model: SEE NOTES FROM YESTERDAY House diagram POV, Plot Diagram of  a house: Elements of a narrative: Read 5 minutes Name Rebels
Wednesday 1/25/12	Homework:  Read Chapter 2 in “The Outsiders” (pp 19-36) Classwork: Journal: What are your goals for the class? Why are you interested in Rebels? What about rebel lit. and movies appeals to you? Define what a rebel is. Frayer Method:                                        REBELS Definition: Someone who stands up for what they believe in, even if it requires going against everyone else and not following the rules or norms. Characteristics:   Passionate Been through hardship Attitude / intense personality Tough Persistent Big Heart Clear vision Do things for attention/for their cause Examples: Vietnamese flaming monk Bob Marley Nelson Mandela Malcolm X Al Capone Rosa Parks Martin Luther King Non-Examples: Justin Bieber Vernon Supreme Kurt Cobain Mega-uploads dude
Tuesday 1/24/12	Discussion about class expectations Began reading “The Outsiders”