Freshman English--Vocabulary List Eight

Due March 12, 2015

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms are not typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). For each of the words, find an excellent context sentence by googling the Internet (always cite your source within parentheses after the sentence--the name of the website). In addition, create an excellent context sentence of your own. Please clearly label the "googled" sentence and your "own" sentence: "I" for Internet sentence; "My" for the sentence that you create. Also highlight the vocabulary word in each sentence. All of this work should be written on loose-leaf paper in your notebook, so that it can be turned in for a grade.

Freshman English--Vocabulary List Seven

The Bravery of Martincho in the Ring of Saragassa,
Francisco Goya (1815-1816)

Due February 24, 2015

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms are not typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). For each of the words, find an excellent context sentence by googling the Internet (always cite your source within parentheses after the sentence--the name of the website). In addition, create an excellent context sentence of your own. Please clearly label the "googled" sentence and your "own" sentence: "I" for Internet sentence; "My" for the sentence that you create. Also highlight the vocabulary word in each sentence. All of this work should be written on loose-leaf paper in your notebook, so that it can be turned in for a grade.

AP English--Teacher Model of Revision, "I Have a Dream" Analysis

Scholars: Notice how the elaboration in the original paragraph is vague and non-specific. To say that an author "elicits the beauty" that "etches a picture in each listener's mind" says nothing especially original or interesting. Basically, I am saying, "Imagery creates a picture in a reader's mind." That is stating the obvious. Of course, visual imagery creates a picture! The original elaboration does not "dig deep" enough. It fails to say what was effective about that specific use of imagery, the meaning of those particular words. I need to elaborate on this new information in King's text and, through reflection (utilizing the SOAPSTone technique), decide how I can better express the effectiveness of King's prose. Every time I reflect in this way (metacognition), I not only utilize the skills I have already learned, but I also improve my learning process for future assignments.

Freshman English and AP English--Reflecting on Your Learning (Metacognition)

Reflection Sheet

Scholars: Consider the following before, during, and after any lesson. Write your responses on a separate sheet of paper after the class, but I encourage you to simply think about these questions during the lesson. By reflecting as much as possible about your learning (metacognition), you will be more engaged, and as a result, become a better student not only in this class, but all of your classes.

Freshman English--Vocabulary List Six

Romeo and Juliet, Frank Dicksee (1884)

Due February 18, 2015

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms are not typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). For each of the words, find an excellent context sentence by googling the Internet (always cite your source within parentheses after the sentence--the name of the website). In addition, create an excellent context sentence of your own. Please clearly label the "googled" sentence and your "own" sentence: "I" for Internet sentence; "My" for the sentence that you create. Also underline (or highlight) the vocabulary word in each sentence. All of this work should be written on loose-leaf paper in your notebook, so that it can be turned in for a grade.

Freshman English--Vocabulary List Five

Romeo and Juliet, Frank Dicksee (1884)

Due February 18, 2015

Directions: Copy the vocabulary words. Most of them have been taken from your textbook; some words/terms are not typical vocabulary words (for example, names of places or allusions to famous things); nevertheless, you should know them. Look up the definitions and parts of speech of each word. Write both in your notebook. (You must handwrite this assignment; not type, or cut and paste). For each of the words, find an excellent context sentence by googling the Internet (always cite your source within parentheses after the sentence--the name of the website). In addition, create an excellent context sentence of your own. Please clearly label the "googled" sentence and your "own" sentence: "I" for Internet sentence; "My" for the sentence that you create. Also underline (or highlight) the vocabulary word in each sentence. All of this work should be written on loose-leaf paper in your notebook, so that it can be turned in for a grade.