Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn and apply new vocabulary.
2. read and analyze literature.
3. compare and contrast an old tale with a modern retelling.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students will answer the following question from the Quickwrite on page 177 in their textbooks: What is the thing that women most desire? In anticipation of reading The Wife of Bath, we will discuss the answer to this question.
2. Vocabulary Development: From page 177, students should write down the following words and definitions into their notebooks: extort, contemptuous, prowess, temporal, pestilence. As practice, students will write a sentence using each of these words.
3. Review: Code of Chivalry in the Middle Ages
4. Students will listen to the modern version of The Wife of Bath from http://thefinned1.vox.com/library/audio/6a00c22521073e8e1d00cd9705a0814cd5.html. They will summarize the main points of the story.
5. Talking Points/Discussion:
a. Why is it ironic that the knight is forced to find the answer to what women want after being found guilty for rape?
b. Do you think it's fair that the knight is given a chance to save his life after he has broken the code of chivalry?
c. Why is it ironic that an older woman tells him his answer?
d. Do you think that the payment she requests for giving him the answer is just? What would you have taken as payment for saving his life?
e. Is there a stigma attached to widows? What about widowers?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their senior projects.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Objectives:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
1. activate prior knowledge.
2. analyze stereotypes about men and women.
3. adjust to a new class dynamic.
Agenda:
1. As our current unit from the PST is focused on the plight of women, students will experience a new seating arrangement - males on one side of the classroom, and females on the other side. Students will not be given any prior notice of this new arrangement and will thereby experience a disequilibrium as they enter the room and sit in their new seats.
2. Warm-up: How do you feel about this new seating arrangement? Why do you think that Ms. Kingsbury has organized the class in this fashion? Describe in detail the people you see sitting across the room from you now. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students and offer her explanation as to why males and females have been segregated from each other.
3. Brainstorm and Discussion: Complete these statements:
a. Men are always good at....
b. Women are always good at...
c. The best jobs and work for men are...
d. The best jobs and work for women are...
e. Men are the worst at....
f. Women are the worst at...
We will have a class discussion about these statements and see what stereotypes they generate among the students.
4. Brainstorm and Discussion: Students will complete the following statements:
a. Religious institutions are for/against women because....
b. Religious institutions are for/against men because....
5. Discussion: We will discuss how race factors into the gender issue., i.e., is it easier to be a black female versus a black male or harder?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their Senior Project - DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!!!
After this lesson, students will be able to:
1. activate prior knowledge.
2. analyze stereotypes about men and women.
3. adjust to a new class dynamic.
Agenda:
1. As our current unit from the PST is focused on the plight of women, students will experience a new seating arrangement - males on one side of the classroom, and females on the other side. Students will not be given any prior notice of this new arrangement and will thereby experience a disequilibrium as they enter the room and sit in their new seats.
2. Warm-up: How do you feel about this new seating arrangement? Why do you think that Ms. Kingsbury has organized the class in this fashion? Describe in detail the people you see sitting across the room from you now. Ms. Kingsbury will solicit answers from the students and offer her explanation as to why males and females have been segregated from each other.
3. Brainstorm and Discussion: Complete these statements:
a. Men are always good at....
b. Women are always good at...
c. The best jobs and work for men are...
d. The best jobs and work for women are...
e. Men are the worst at....
f. Women are the worst at...
We will have a class discussion about these statements and see what stereotypes they generate among the students.
4. Brainstorm and Discussion: Students will complete the following statements:
a. Religious institutions are for/against women because....
b. Religious institutions are for/against men because....
5. Discussion: We will discuss how race factors into the gender issue., i.e., is it easier to be a black female versus a black male or harder?
Homework: Students will continue to work on their Senior Project - DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!!!
Should we change the school starting time?
Please read this article about teenage sleep patterns and the school starting time:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/opinion/14kalish.html?th&emc=th
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/opinion/14kalish.html?th&emc=th
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
Steroid use in hip hop?
Please read this article about alleged use of steroids by big-time hip hop entertainers like 50 Cent, Timbaland, and Mary J. Blige:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/arts/music/15hiph.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Do you believe it? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/15/arts/music/15hiph.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Do you believe it? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
Monday, January 21, 2008 - NO SCHOOL!
HAPPY M.L.K. DAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF! THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CHANGE THE WORLD...
Monday, January 21, 2008 - NO SCHOOL!
HAPPY M.L.K. DAY! ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF! THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CHANGE THE WORLD...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize an opinion based on information from media and peers.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will write their answer to the following questions in their notebooks and should be prepared to share their answers: Think about the girl from WPHS who got jumped and slashed up because someone was 'jealous' of her. What do you think of this situation? Could this happen to you? How can these things be prevented? How can you be prepared for a situation like this? Would you ever do something like this to some one else?
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
2. Sound-Off Activity: School - what's irking you? What's going good? Write five sentences then be prepared to share your thoughts.
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
Homework: Students will continue to work on their senior projects. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. synthesize an opinion based on information from media and peers.
2. speak in front of the class.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will write their answer to the following questions in their notebooks and should be prepared to share their answers: Think about the girl from WPHS who got jumped and slashed up because someone was 'jealous' of her. What do you think of this situation? Could this happen to you? How can these things be prevented? How can you be prepared for a situation like this? Would you ever do something like this to some one else?
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
2. Sound-Off Activity: School - what's irking you? What's going good? Write five sentences then be prepared to share your thoughts.
STUDENTS WILL LEAD THEIR OWN DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC WITH MS. KINGSBURY AS MODERATOR.
Homework: Students will continue to work on their senior projects. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Objectives:
After this lesson, students will be able to:
a. critically analyze media.
b. reflect on personal experiences.
c. analyze poetry.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: American Idol in Philly: Did you watch it last night? What did you think? If you didn't watch it, why?
2. Word of the Day: Hypothesis - making an educated guess about something and then testing to see if it's true
3. Today's Vocabulary: Statistic - a number with meaning, helpful in proving a hypothesis
4. Today's Classwork:
a. page 726: Quickwrite - 5 sentences
b. Write the definition of couplet in your notebook.
c. Write your own couplet about the senior project.
Example: This project rules my fate; without it, I can't graduate.
d. page 727: Read "To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. Housman
e. Question to answer: What does this poem mean to you? (3 sentences)
f. page 729: #8
Homework: Continue work on the senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this lesson, students will be able to:
a. critically analyze media.
b. reflect on personal experiences.
c. analyze poetry.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: American Idol in Philly: Did you watch it last night? What did you think? If you didn't watch it, why?
2. Word of the Day: Hypothesis - making an educated guess about something and then testing to see if it's true
3. Today's Vocabulary: Statistic - a number with meaning, helpful in proving a hypothesis
4. Today's Classwork:
a. page 726: Quickwrite - 5 sentences
b. Write the definition of couplet in your notebook.
c. Write your own couplet about the senior project.
Example: This project rules my fate; without it, I can't graduate.
d. page 727: Read "To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. Housman
e. Question to answer: What does this poem mean to you? (3 sentences)
f. page 729: #8
Homework: Continue work on the senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the criteria for a proficient senior portfolio.
2. define new vocabulary.
3. learn and apply organizational skills.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following question in their notebooks: What did you think of the STD presentation and testing yesterday? If you were absent, why?
2. Word of the Day - Inquiry: asking questions and finding answers
(This word is applicable to the students' year-long work on their senior projects, as this is exactly the process in which they have been engaging.)
3. Senior Project Scoring Discussion:
a. Each part is scored 0-5 on the following criteria:
Content - what you actually wrote
Focus - staying on topic
Organization - logical order
Conventions - grammar, spelling, punctuation, format
b. Project is worth 300 points. You must get 210 to pass (70% or better).
c. You must have a cover - photos, drawings, collages, writing, any kind of personal expression.
d. You must include bonus materials - awards, report cards, pictures, writing, anything which you are proud of.
4. Review Table of Contents for the Senior Project. Students requiring this information should send an email request to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Homework: Continue working on your senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. describe the criteria for a proficient senior portfolio.
2. define new vocabulary.
3. learn and apply organizational skills.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following question in their notebooks: What did you think of the STD presentation and testing yesterday? If you were absent, why?
2. Word of the Day - Inquiry: asking questions and finding answers
(This word is applicable to the students' year-long work on their senior projects, as this is exactly the process in which they have been engaging.)
3. Senior Project Scoring Discussion:
a. Each part is scored 0-5 on the following criteria:
Content - what you actually wrote
Focus - staying on topic
Organization - logical order
Conventions - grammar, spelling, punctuation, format
b. Project is worth 300 points. You must get 210 to pass (70% or better).
c. You must have a cover - photos, drawings, collages, writing, any kind of personal expression.
d. You must include bonus materials - awards, report cards, pictures, writing, anything which you are proud of.
4. Review Table of Contents for the Senior Project. Students requiring this information should send an email request to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Homework: Continue working on your senior project. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008!
Your thoughts on the Google Generation?
Please read this article about today's so-called Google Generation:
http://www.bl.uk/news/2008/pressrelease20080116.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.bl.uk/news/2008/pressrelease20080116.html
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
How you can be happier...
Please read this article on boosting your overall happiness levels:
http://articles.mercola.com:80/sites/articles/archive/2008/1/19/simple-secrets-of-how-to-be-happy.aspx
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic?
http://articles.mercola.com:80/sites/articles/archive/2008/1/19/simple-secrets-of-how-to-be-happy.aspx
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic?
How text messages can change a relationship
Please read this article about Islamic law and text messaging:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/18/AR2008011803628.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/18/AR2008011803628.html?wpisrc=newsletter
What do you think? 20 points for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic...
The origin of STDs -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114213238.htm
Does this surprise you? 20 points for your well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
Does this surprise you? 20 points for your well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Students will participate in the STD presentation and testing from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008 - EARLY DISMISSAL!
Students will complete any EC work to be counted for this marking period and submit their make-up work.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ms. Kingsbury will be out for a doctor's appointment today. EC work will be left for the students to complete.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn and apply new vocabulary.
2. write and give a speech.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should write the following WORD OF THE DAY into their notebooks: Hedonist: a person who devotes their life to the pursuit of pleasure and fun above all else.
2. Question - Vocabulary Application - Name a person who you consider to be a hedonist, either someone you know personally or a celebrity. What kinds of things does this person do?
3. Students will finish writing their EC speeches and, if there is time, present them in front of the class.
Homework: SP! SP! SP!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. learn and apply new vocabulary.
2. write and give a speech.
3. listen to others.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should write the following WORD OF THE DAY into their notebooks: Hedonist: a person who devotes their life to the pursuit of pleasure and fun above all else.
2. Question - Vocabulary Application - Name a person who you consider to be a hedonist, either someone you know personally or a celebrity. What kinds of things does this person do?
3. Students will finish writing their EC speeches and, if there is time, present them in front of the class.
Homework: SP! SP! SP!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. determine a work schedule for the upcoming week.
2. reflect on their past academic experiences.
3. craft a speech.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: Which extra credit opportunities have you taken advantage this marking period? If you haven't done any, why?
2. Extra Credit Blitz: Students should write and perform a STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH.
a. 100 points for writing the speech.
b. 100 points for freestyling the speech.
c. 200 points for writing and reading the speech.
3. Students will receive their make-up work slips. Work is due to Ms. Kingsbury by Friday, 1/11/08 , at noon! Nothing accepted after that point!
4. Students will have a semester test on Wednesday 1/9/08. As an assembly is scheduled for that day and might possibly run into our class time, we may take this test on Friday instead.
Homework: Senior Project, as usual!
After this class, students will be able to:
1. determine a work schedule for the upcoming week.
2. reflect on their past academic experiences.
3. craft a speech.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: Which extra credit opportunities have you taken advantage this marking period? If you haven't done any, why?
2. Extra Credit Blitz: Students should write and perform a STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH.
a. 100 points for writing the speech.
b. 100 points for freestyling the speech.
c. 200 points for writing and reading the speech.
3. Students will receive their make-up work slips. Work is due to Ms. Kingsbury by Friday, 1/11/08 , at noon! Nothing accepted after that point!
4. Students will have a semester test on Wednesday 1/9/08. As an assembly is scheduled for that day and might possibly run into our class time, we may take this test on Friday instead.
Homework: Senior Project, as usual!
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