Honors English I

10/11  Greek Mythology Essay Test; 1st Nine Weeks review available to pick up in preparation for exam on Wednesday; SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST Friday

10/12  LTOTW:  mood; Nine Weeks Review for EXAM tomorrow; SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST Friday

10/13  Nine Weeks Exam

10/14  SAT Vocabulary List 3 Review for TEST tomorrow

10/15  SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST

English I

10/11  1st Nine Weeks review for exam on Wednesday; SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST Friday

10/12  LTOTW:  mood; Nine Weeks Review for EXAM tomorrow; SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST Friday

10/13  Nine Weeks Exam

10/14  SAT Vocabulary List 3 Review for TEST tomorrow

10/15  SAT Vocabulary List 3 TEST

9/20  Demeter:  flashcards for Demeter & Persephone

9/21  Psyche & Eros:  flashcards for Psyche & Eros (different character than previous story)

9/22 1/2 Day:  no new story

9/23  Daedalus:  flashcards for Daedalus, Icarus, Minos, Minotaur

9/24  Vocab Test

Honors English I

9/6  NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

9/7  LTOTW:  antihero; SAT Vocabulary List 1 TEST review in preparation for second TEST on Thursday; Personal Narrative Writing:  students will revise their rough drafts to include all six elements of Write Like a Pro – second draft DUE Friday

9/8  Personal Narrative Writing:  students will continue revising their rough drafts to include all six elements of Write Like a Pro – second drafts DUE Friday

9/9  SAT Vocabulary List 1 reTEST; second drafts of Personal Narrative DUE Tomorrow

9/10  Personal Narrative Writing:  students will do peer reviews of their personal narratives for Final Drafts DUE Monday; Greek Mythology Unit introduction – bring binder especially for Greek Mythology Monday

English I

9/6  NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

9/7  LTOTW:  antihero; Personal Narrative Writing:  students will review the qualities of a personal narrative along with a sensory questionnaire as they begin writing their first rough draft of their own personal narrative DUE Thursday

9/8  Personal Narrative Writing:  students will review notes over how to handle dialogue as they continue writing their first rough draft DUE Tomorrow

9/9  Personal Narrative Writing:  students will work through stations searching for the qualities of personal narrative writing in their own rough drafts

9/10  Reading Day:  students will spend time reading their self-selected novel in preparation for book talks

Honors English I

8/12  Summer Reading:  Turn in book of vignettes to be graded and Raisin in the Sun study packet to be checked and returned for use in studying for TEST tomorrow; Overview of Expectations and Procedures

8/13 Raisin in the Sun TEST

English I

8/12 Classroom Expectations and Procedures; Goal Setting and Self Reflection

8/13 Daily/Weekly Schedule Review; Writing Expectations

Join us on Monday, August 9 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. for orientation and UIL Academics introduction.  You will be able to find your classrooms, meet your teachers, and get a feel for the building before the first day!  I’m looking forward to meeting you!

Every freshman will need the following items with them in class everyday:

Binder or folder with brads and pockets for English class only, 2 composition books, notebook paper, 200 3×5 index cards, large key ring for holding cards together (these will be your vocab flashcards for all 4 years of high school), pens (any color AND red), and 3 highlighters of different colors

Honors students will also need a 3-ring binder for the Greek Mythology unit.

Here are the links to the summer reading packet.  It also includes the number to text to join our Remind group.  Text/email me with any questions that you have! [email protected]

Summer Reading Packet Cover Sheet

Raisin in the Sun

House on Mango Street

Honors English I & English I

5/10 & 11  Book Talks (TEST grade)

5/12-14 Romeo & Juliet movie; students who are not exempt will also review for the exam next week

Honors English I & English I

5/3  Romeo & Juliet  Students will finish reading Act V Scene 3 if not already finished and then begin review for TEST over the play on Friday

5/4  Algebra I EOC

5/5  Biology EOC

5/6 LTOTW:  tragedy; Romeo & Juliet Review for TEST Tomorrow

5/7  Romeo & Juliet TEST; Book Talks next week

Honors English I & English I

4/26  MUGshot Monday editing exercise; Romeo & Juliet – As a class, students will read Act II Scenes 5 & 6 and Act III Scene 1

4/27  LTOTW:  oxymoron; Romeo & Juliet – One Question Quizzer and as a class, students will read Act III Scenes 2 through 4

4/28  Romeo & Juliet – One Question Quizzer and as a class, students will read Act III Scene 5 through Act IV Scene 3

4/29  Romeo & Juliet – One Question Quizzer and as a class, students will read Act IV Scene 4 through Act V Scene 1

4/30  Romeo & Juliet – One Question Quizzer and as a class, students will read Act V Scenes 2 & 3