English IV Honors Homework Page

Per. 4 - Room S240 -- Mr. Rozinsky -- brian.rozinsky@bvsd.org -- 303.453.4774
Office Hours: W 3:05-4:05 + by appointment

Understanding HW entries...
>> "To do" means complete work after school or that night to prepare
for the next day.
>> "Long-range" means work that will be due beyond the next day.
Reminders will follow each day until the deadline and on the actual
due date.
>> "Due today" means the deadline for a long-range assignment.

** Weeks of May 19 and May 26**

M 5/19
To do: Choice writing final draft due Tu 5/20.

Tu 5/20
Due today: Choice writing final draft. Turn in with rough drafts and planning.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Prepare for sentence-game pot luck on Th 5/22.

W 5/21 -- Odd block: 1 3 5 7 [Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Prepare for sentence-game pot luck on Th 5/22.

Th 5/22 -- Even block: 2 4 A 6 (Middle School Awards Ceremony @ 12:35)
[Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
Due today: Bring promised items for sentence game pot luck.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 5/23 -- Exam period starts -- Odd block: 1 3 5 7 (Potential testing periods = 1 7)
[Book fair during lunch @ cafeteria]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring updated reading list to next class.

M 5/26 -- Day off: Memorial Day!
Long-range: Bring updated reading list to next class.

Tu 5/27 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 2 4 + Access
Due today: Bring updated reading list to class.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 5/28 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 3 5 + Acccess (8th-grade continuation ceremony @ 1 p.m.)
To do: Keep reading :)

Th 5/29 -- Exam period / block schedule -- 6 + 8th-grade trip to Elitches Amusement Park
To do: Keep reading :)

F 5/30 -- Teachers only -- Students are on summer vacation!
To do: Keep reading and have a wonderful holiday :)
Long-range: Summer reading assignment due Aug. 14!!


** Week of May 12 **

M 5/12
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of choice writing due F 5/16.

Tu 5/13
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of choice writing due F 5/16.

W 5/14 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of choice writing due F 5/16.

Th 5/15 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Rough draft of choice writing due F 5/16.

F 5/16
Due today: Rough draft of choice writing.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due Tu 5/20.

M 5/19
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due Tu 5/20. Second-chance book letter -- optional --
due Th 5/22.


** Week of May 5 **

M 5/5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 5/6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Choice writing will be started in class today.

W 5/7 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Choice writing rough draft due F 5/16.

Th 5/8 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Choice writing rough draft due F 5/16.

F 5/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Choice writing rough draft due F 5/16.

M 5/12
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Choice writing rough draft due F 5/16.


** Week of Apr. 21 **

M 4/21 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Prepare Mango Street seminar plans. (Schedule listed below).

Tu 4/22 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 4/23 - Half day starts at noon (no lunch served at school): 5 6 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 4/24 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Presentations today = Allen, Lex, Maddie
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 4/25 - Per. 1-5 + Run for the Peak activities through day's end
Presentations today = Ryan, Ved
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 4/28 - Per. 1-7
Presentations today = Cass, Kim
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Apr. 14 **

M 4/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Identity poems dues Th 4/17. Choose blank verse, sestina, or sonnet.
Mango Street presentations due the week of 4/21.

Tu 4/15
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Identity poems dues Th 4/17. Choose blank verse, sestina, or sonnet.
Mango Street presentations due the week of 4/21.

W 4/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Identity poems dues Th 4/17. Choose blank verse, sestina, or sonnet.
Mango Street presentations due the week of 4/21.

Th 4/17 - Early release @ 1:25 (per. 2, 4, 6)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Due today: Identity poem. Tell Mr. R what Mango Street vignette will be your focus
for next week's presentations.

F 4/18 - No classes: Teacher prof. dev. meetings
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Mango Street presentations start Tu 4/22

M 4/21
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Mango Street presentations start Tu 4/22


** Week of Apr. 7 **

M 4/7
To do #1: Book letter due 4/8.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes.
T do #3: Check out _House on Mango Street_ by Sandra Cisneros and bring on Tu 4/8.

Tu 4/8
Due today: Book letter + bring _House on Mango Street_.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 4/9 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 4/10 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 4/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 4/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Identity poems dues Th 4/17. Mango Street presentations
due the week of 4/21.


** Week of Mar. 31 **

M 3/31
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out _Raisin in the Sun_ by Lorraine Hansberry from LMC. Bring to class on Th 4/3.

Tu 4/1
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out _Raisin in the Sun_ by Lorraine Hansberry from LMC. Bring to class on Th 4/3.

W 4/2 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Check out _Raisin in the Sun_ by Lorraine Hansberry from LMC. Bring to class on Th 4/3.

Th 4/3 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Bring _Raisin in the Sun_ to class.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 4/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 4/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Weeks of Mar. 10 & 3 (CSAPs!) **

Note: Schedule applies to eighth graders and may be different for other students.

M 3/10 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Great expectations argument due W 3/12. Come prepared to present your
argument from the point of view of your chosen Victorian figure.

Tu 3/11 - Per. 6 + CSAPs + Per. 5, 2
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Great expectations argument due W 3/12. Come prepared to present your
argument from the point of view of your chosen Victorian figure.

W 3/12 - Per. 2 + CSAPs + Per. 4, 1
Due today: Final draft of Great Expectations argument.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 3/13 - Per. 1 + CSAPs + Per. 5, 6, 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 3/14 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 3/3 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 3/4 - Per. 1 + CSAPs + Per. 5, 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 3/5 - Per. 2 + CSAPs + Per. 4, 3
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 3/6 - Per. 7 + CSAPs + Per. 4, 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 3/7 - Per. 1-7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Feb. 25 **

M 2/25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)

Tu 2/26
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)

W 2/27 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)

Th 2/28 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Finish Great Expectations and bring three questions to which you don't know the answer.

F 2/29 - Leap Day!
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 3/3 - CSAPs start tomorrow!
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Feb. 18 **

M 2/18 - No class: Presidents' Day!

Tu 2/19
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

W 2/20 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

Th 2/21 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 [Conferences @ 3:30-6:30]
Due today: Three questions from chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)

F 2/22 [Conferences @ 3:30-6:30]
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)

M 2/25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XL-LIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/28. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/28.)


** Week of Feb. 11 **

M 2/11 (MS spirit week: Crazy hair/hat day)
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)
To do #2: Book letter due Tu 2/12.

Tu 2/12 (MS spirit week: Sportswear day)
Due today: Book letter.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

W 2/13 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7 (MS spirit week: Decades day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

Th 2/14 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 (MS spirit week: Rock star day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

F 2/15 (MS spirit week: Puma pride day)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on the
reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)

M 2/18 - No school: Presidents' Day!
Optional to do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/21. Based on
the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/21.)


** Week of Feb. 4 **

M 2/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. I-XIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/7. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/7.)

Tu 2/5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. I-XIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/7. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/7.)

W 2/6 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. I-XIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/7. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/7.)

Th 2/7 - Late start 9:25 - Even block: 2 4 6
Due today: Three questions based on Great Expectations chapts. I-XIX.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/14. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/14.)
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 2/12.

F 2/8
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/14. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/14.)
Long-range: Book letter due Tu 2/12.

M 2/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish chapts. XX-XXXIX in Great Expectations by Th 2/14. Based on the reading, write three questions to which you don't know the answer. Bring these questions to class on 2/14.)
To do #2: Book letter due Tu 2/12.


** Week of Jan. 28 **

M 1/28
Due today: Completed 08-09 course registration form. Turn in during English class!
To do #1: Check out _Great Expectations_ by Charles Dickens from North Library.
To do #2: Choice writing final draft due Tu 1/29. Submit with related work from choice writing process.

Tu 1/29
Due today: Choice writing final draft.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 1/30 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 1/31 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 2/1
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

M 2/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Jan. 21 **

M 1/21 - No school: MLK, Jr. Day!

Tu 1/22
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, or as other English responsibilities allow.
Long-range #1: Rough draft of choice writing due Th 1/24.
Long-range #2: Book letter due F 1/25.
Long-range #3: Prepare for sentence structure assessment on F 1/25.

W 1/23 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes, or as other English responsibilities allow.
To do #2: Rough draft of choice writing due Th 1/24.
Long-range #1: Book letter due F 1/25
Long-range #2: Prepare for sentence structure assessment on F 1/25.

Th 1/24 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Rough draft of choice writing.
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes, or as other English responsibilities allow.
To do #2: Book letter due F 1/25.
To do #3: Prepare for sentence structure assessment on F 1/25.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due Tu 1/29.

F 1/25
Due today: Book letter.
In-class: Sentence structure assessment today.
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Share 08-09 course registration at home and complete. Return to English class on M 1/28.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due Tu 1/29.

M 1/28
Due today: Return 08-09 course registration in English class.
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Final draft of choice writing due Tu 1/29.


** Week of Jan. 14 **

M 1/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 1/15
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 1/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 1/17 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 1/18 - No classes: Teacher professional development
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Book letter due F 1/25
Long-range #2: Choice writing final draft due Tu 1/29
Logn-range #3: Sentence nuances assessmenmt in class on F 1/25.

M 1/21 - No school: MLK, Jr. Day
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Book letter due F 1/25
Long-range #2: Choice writing final draft due Tu 1/29
Logn-range #3: Sentence nuances assessmenmt in class on F 1/25.


** Week of Jan. 7 **

M 1/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 1/8
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 1/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 1/10
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 1/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Dec. 17 **

M 12/17 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do #1: Honesty essay final draft due Tu 12/18.
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Fourth Marking Period" in _Speak_ by W 12/19.)

Tu 12/18 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Honesty essay final draft.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Fourth Marking Period" in _Speak_ by W 12/19.)

W 12/19 - Block: 1 3 4 5
Due today: Finish "Fourth Marking Period" in _Speak_ by W 12/19.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 12/20 - Block: 6 7 2 + early release @ 1:25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. 

F 12/21 - No classes: Teacher prof. dev.
To do: Keep reading and enjoy your vacation!


** Week of Dec. 10 **

M 12/10
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Third Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 12/13.)
Long-range: Honesty essay rough draft due F 12/14. Complete as much of draft as possible, and bring
planning to represent any undrafted remains. 
A winter break gift from me to you... On second thought, no book letter due this week, which will be
one less thing for you to worry about. Please don't let the absence of a book letter dissuade you
from independent reading!

Tu 12/11
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Third Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 12/13.)
Long range: Honesty essay rough draft due F 12/14. Complete as much of draft as possible, and bring
planning to represent any undrafted remains. 
An early winter break gift from me to you... On second thought, no book letter due this week, which will be
one less thing for you to worry about. Please don't let the absence of a book letter dissuade you
from independent reading!

W 12/12 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Third Marking Period" in _Speak_ by tomorrow.)
Long range: Honesty essay rough draft due F 12/14. Complete as much of draft as possible, and bring
planning to represent any undrafted remains. 
An early winter break gift from me to you... On second thought, no book letter due this week, which will be
one less thing for you to worry about. Please don't let the absence of a book letter dissuade you
from independent reading!

Th 12/13 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Third Marking Period" in _Speak_ by today.)
Long range: Honesty essay rough draft due tomorrow. Complete as much of draft as possible, and bring
planning to represent any undrafted remains. 
An early winter break gift from me to you... On second thought, no book letter due this week, which will be
one less thing for you to worry about. Please don't let the absence of a book letter dissuade you
from independent reading!

F 12/14
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Fourth Marking Period" in _Speak_ by W 12/19.)
Due today: Honesty essay rough draft. Complete as much of draft as possible, and bring
planning to represent any undrafted remains. 
Long-range: Honesty essay final draft due Tu 12/18.
An early winter break gift from me to you... On second thought, no book letter due this week, which will be
one less thing for you to worry about. Please don't let the absence of a book letter dissuade you
from independent reading!


** Week of Dec. 3 **

M 12/3
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 12/6.)

Tu 12/4
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 12/6.)

W 12/5 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period" in _Speak_ by tomorrow.)

Th 12/6 - Even block 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period" in _Speak_ by today.)
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/14. Honesty is the best policy essay due Tu 12/18.

F 12/7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Third Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 12/13.)
Long-range: Book letter due F 12/14. Honesty is the best policy essay due Tu 12/18.


** Week of Nov. 26 **

M 11/26
To do #1: Book letter due Tu 11/27
To do #2: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust as needed to complete book letter.
To do #3: Bring copies of _Speak_ by Laurie Halse Anderson and _The Crucible_ by Arthur Miller. Both can
be checked out from the LMC.

Tu 11/27
Due today: Book letter and bring copies of _Speak_ and _The Crucible_. Bring these books until winter break.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "First Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 11/29.)

W 11/28 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "First Marking Period" in _Speak_ by Th 11/29.)

Th 11/29 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Finish "First Marking Period" in _Speak_.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period in _Speak_ by Th 12/6.)

F 11/30
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. (Finish "Second Marking Period in _Speak_ by Th 12/6.)


** Week of Nov. 12 **

M 11/12 - No school: Veterans' Day!

Tu 11/13
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

W 11/14 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

Th 11/15 - Even block 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed to complete choice writing.
To do #2: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

F 11/16
Due today: Final draft of choice writing. Bring previous drafts and conference notes to turn in.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Next book letter due Tu 11/27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Keep reading good books while you're on vacation :)


** Week of Nov. 5 **

M 11/5
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Group conferences for choice writing to be conducted on Th 11/8. Bring
rough drafts in progress.
Long-range #2: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

Tu 11/6 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Group conferences for choice writing to be conducted on Th 11/8. Bring
rough drafts in progress.
Long-range #2: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

W 11/7 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Group conferences for choice writing to be conducted on Th 11/8. Bring
rough drafts in progress.
Long-range #2: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.

Th 11/8
Due today: Bring in-progress rough drafts of choice writing for group conferences.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.
 
F 11/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range #1: Final draft of choice writing due F 11/16.


** Week of Oct. 29 **

M 10/29
To do: Book letter.

Tu 10/30
Due today: Book letter.
Finish three proposals for choice writing assignment. Decide which of the three you
plan to create.
Proposal elements = Subject, Genre, Audience, Purpose, Length
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 10/31 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 11/1 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

F 11/2
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.


** Week of Oct. 22 **

M 10/22 - No school: Charter Day!

Tu 10/23 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.

W 10/24 - Odd block : 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.

Th 10/25 - Wellness Day: Report to Access class by 7:55
To do #1: Read for at least 20 minutes.
To do #2: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.

F 10/26
Due today: Mandala, artist's statement; present in class.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Next book letter due Tu 10/30.


** Week of Oct. 15 **

M 10/15
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.
Mandala presentations to take place that same day in class.

Tu 10/16 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.
Mandala presentations to take place that same day in class.

W 10/17 - Per. 1 + local field trip + Career Day activities
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.
Mandala presentations to take place that same day in class.

Th 10/18 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.
Mandala presentations to take place that same day in class.

F 10/19
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Finished mandala, artist's statement due F 10/26.
Mandala presentations to take place that same day in class.


** Week of Oct. 8 **

M 10/8
To do: Finish book letter. Due Tu 10/9.
 
Tu 10/9
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 10/10 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Th 10/11 - Late start @ 9:25 - Even block: 2 4 6
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Bring supplies for mandala making on M 10/15.

F 10/12 - No classes: Teacher professional-development meetings
Long-range: Bring supplies for mandala making on M 10/15.


** Week of Oct. 1 ** / Banned Books Week (Part 2)

M 10/1
Long-range: Completed typed draft of Hesse essay due Th 10/4.
Essay criteria...
Include specific thesis in introduction
>> Fulfill all presentation criteria (500 words, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font)
>> Follow conventions to create error-free final draft
>> Consistently use third-person scholarly voice
>> Demonstrate sentence variety, fluent writing
>> Use relevant, precise evidence, including quotations
>> Conclude with relatively profound level-three epiphany
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on essay.

Tu 10/2
Long-range: Completed typed draft of Hesse essay due Th 10/4. Final draft due F 10/5.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on essay.

W 10/3 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Completed typed draft of Hesse essay due Th 10/4. Final draft due F 10/5.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes, but adjust time if necessary to work on essay.

Th 10/4 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
Due today: Completed typed draft of Hesse essay.
To do: Final draft of essay due F 10/5.

F 10/5
Due today: Final draft of Hesse essay. (Bring all drafts and earlier work to class.)
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Bring Siddhartha to class on M 10/8.


** Week of Sep. 24 ** / Banned Books Week (Part 1)

M 9/24
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tu 9/25
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Read essay on Herman Hesse's fairy tales before class on Th 9/27.

W 9/26 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7 
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes. Read essay on Herman Hesse's fairy tales.

Th 9/27 - Even block 2 4 A 6 / Conferences from 3:30-6:30 @ Auditeria and Cafeteria
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Complete draft of essay due Tu 10/2.

F 9/28 - Conferences from 3:30-6:30 @ Auditeria and Cafeteria
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: Complete draft of essay due Tu 10/2.

** Week of 9/17 **

M 9/17
To do: Book letter due tomorrow. Read for at least 20 minutes,
but adjust time if necessary to work on book letter.

Tu 9/18 - Reminder: Picture retakes @ Auditeria!
Long-range: Prepare assigned fairy tale by Herman Hesse for Socratic
seminars. "Poet" and "Wicker Chair" seminars on Th 9/20.
"Flute Dream" seminar on M 9/24.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.

W 9/19 - Odd block: 1 4 5 7
To do: Prepare assigned fairy tale by Herman Hesse for Socratic
seminars. "Poet" and "Wicker Chair" seminars on Th 9/20.
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: "Flute Dream" seminar on M 9/24.

Th 9/20 - (Early release) Even block: 2 4 6 Dismiss @ 1:25
Due today: Seminars on "Poet" and "Wicker Chair."
To do: Read for at least 20 minutes.
Long-range: "Flute Dream" seminar on M 9/24.

F 9/21 - No classes: Teacher professional development
Long-range: "Flute Dream" seminar on M 9/24.


** Week of 9/10 **

M 9/10
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes. Complete draft of quest story (3-6 pages).

Tu 9/11
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of quest story due F 9/14. Include all previous planning or drafts.
Quest-story criteria:
--Creative title + functional subtitle (A Hero's Quest in the form of a Modern Parable/Myth/Fable/Folktale)
--Qualities that fit the chosen genre, telling the story of a modern quest set at P2P
--3-6 pages, typed + double-spaced, follow standard "P2P Writer's Handbook" presentation guidelines
--Error-free writing
--Evidence of the writing process

W 9/12
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of quest story due F 9/14. Include all previous planning or drafts.

Th 9/13
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes.
Long-range: Final draft of quest story due F 9/14. Include all previous planning or drafts.

F 9/14
Due today: Quest story, final draft + previous planning or drafts.
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes.
Long-range: Book letter #2 due Tu 9/18.


** Week of 9/3 **

M 9/3
No school: Labor Day!

Tu 9/4
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes. Reminder: Independent reading = full-length novels
or nonfiction; short-story and poetry collections are also okay. Graphic novels, magazines
and newspapers get ruled out for this homework; feel free to enjoy those for other
pleasure or informative reading! Also, please keep your reading list updated as you finish
(or sometimes abandon) books.
Long-range: Hero's quest story rough draft due Tu 9/11. Final draft due F 9/14.
Next book letter due the week of 9/17.

W 9/5 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes. 
Long-range: Hero's quest story rough draft due Tu 9/11. Final draft due F 9/14.
Next book letter due the week of 9/17.

Th 9/6 - Even block: 2 4 A 6 / Back to School Night! @ 6pm
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes. 
Long-range: Hero's quest story rough draft due Tu 9/11. Final draft due F 9/14.
Next book letter due the week of 9/17.

F 9/7
To do: Read for at least 30 minutes. 
Long-range: Hero's quest story rough draft due Tu 9/11. Final draft due F 9/14.
Next book letter due the week of 9/17.


** Week of Aug. 27 **

M 8/27
To do: Summer reading book letter + worksheets due Tu 8/28.
To do: Bring summer reading books to next class.

Tu 8/28
Due today: Summer reading book letter + worksheets. Bring summer reading books.
Long-range: Bring independent-reading book to class on Friday 9/1.

W 8/29 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Reminder: Bring independent-reading book to class on Friday 9/1.

Th 8/30 - Even block 2 4 A 6
>> Short class today due to Calwood field trip.
Reminder: Bring independent-reading book to class on Friday 9/1.

F 9/1
Due today: Bring independent-reading book today.
No HW over holiday weekend.

M 9/3 - No school: Labor Day!


** Week of Aug. 20 **

M 8/20
No HW!

Tu 8/21
Long-range: Summer reading book letter due Tu 8/28.

W 8/22 - Odd block: 1 3 5 7
Long-range: Summer reading book letter due Tu 8/28.

Th 8/23 - Even block: 2 4 A 6
To do: Finish reading "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. Write down at least
two questions and two comments about the story to prepare for Friday's
seminar.
Long-range: Summer reading book letter due Tu 8/28.

F 8/24
Long-range: Summer reading book letter due Tu 8/28.