English 1-2: This week was crazy! Here’s a recap. 

1.	Grammar pages 163-174- due Monday 2/6, self-corrected in class, write questions on the board & I will go over them in class, ppt is available on website.
2.	Grammar groups will be covering pages 57-84 (phrases & clauses), answers are available on “grammar table” in class, prepare to present in “student speak” the four pages your group signed-up to do. Presentations will be Thursday, February 16. 
3.	Essays- all essays were passed back, ppt about common errors is available on the website, you may re-write any ONE essay for a modified score. Essay revision due on Tuesday, February 21. 
a.	Essays were compared to sample student work.
b.	Use office hours or email rough drafts to talk about writing issues
i.	I’m always happy to go over essays during office hours!
4.	Extra Credit Essay- assignment passed out on Friday (2/10) & is on the website
a.	EC Essay due March 9
5.	Vocabulary quiz- Acts 1-3 Friday (2/10)
a.	It’s a crossword without a word bank (I want to see if you actually know the word, as opposed to recognizing it)
b.	On Quizlet, do the flashcards that show the definition and then you say the word out loud
6.	Romeo & Juliet- finish handout for Act 3 
a.	Due Monday, February 13 (no Act 3 quiz)
7.	Writing Practice- evaluate sample paragraphs on Friday, February 10
a.	Give each paragraph a score and explain why
b.	Passed out Theme Statement handout to be used later
i.	Highlight the ones you like the best!
8.	Long Term Project- Writing Portfolio assignment 
a.	Due February 24

*If you are struggling with Romeo & Juliet, I have put audio files on the website for you to download to your ipods. Listen as you read! This is a great strategy to improve comprehension. 

* I also put office hours on the schedule that is on the back of this—please come see me for help with your writing  . 

Looking Ahead….

February 13: Act 3 Handout Due
HW: print grades & parent signature
OFFICEHOUR	14: 
Valentine’s 
Writing Assignment 	15: 
Act 4	16: 
Grammar Presentations & Act 4
Progress Report Due 	17: NO SCHOOL	
20: NO SCHOOL	21: 
Essay Redo Due 
Peer Editing &
Grammar Questions
OFFICEHOUR	22: Late Start
Act 4	23: 
Act 4 Quiz & Writing	24: 
Writing Portfolio Due
 
Act 5	
27: Act 5

OFFICEHOUR	28: 
Act 5 Quiz & Writing Assignment	29: 
Grammar
Review	March 1: Grammar Review	2: 
Grammar Test-
Chapters 20 & 28	
5: 
Wordly Wise

OFFICEHOUR	6: 
Wordly Wise	7: 
Wordly Wise
	8: 
Library- research 	9: 
EC Essay Due 
MLA citations for Works Cited	
12: 
Works Cited DUE

OFFICEHOUR	13: 
R& J Theme Statement Essay Rough Draft (in class)	14: 
Peer Edit of Theme Statement Essay	15: 
REVIEW	16: 
Final part A: 
Wordly Wise
Grammar
MLA format

19: NO SCHOOL	20: REVIEW
Theme Statement Essay Final Draft Due	21: Finals 2,5

Final part B: 
Romeo & Juliet
 + vocabulary	22: Finals 1,4

Final part B: 
Romeo & Juliet
 + vocabulary	23: Finals 3,6

Final part B: 
Romeo & Juliet
 + vocabulary 	

You will need the text To Kill A Mockingbird in class on March 26, 2012. 

Final for Quarter 3 covers Romeo & Juliet, Romeo & Juliet Vocabulary, Grammar (ch 20 & 28), Wordly Wise (Lessons 1-8), and MLA format.