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A little about me: I have an MA in philosophy from California State University Los Angeles and a BA in philosophy from California State University San Bernardino. I was a substitute teacher for 5 years and then made jump to full time teaching in 2008. I hold a credential in both single subject-English and multiple subject. I have taught at every level, from Kindergarten to College. Recently, I was a guest lecturer at the College Preparatory School In Oakland California. My Teaching Style: My classroom is all about participation. I expect my students to come to class prepared to engage the subject with a working microphone and webcam! Interaction is the key to learning in my class. My goal is to prepare my students for the future by making sure they meet all our Expected School-Wide-Learning Results (ESLRS) (Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Understanding Technology, and Developing life and Career Skills) by rigorously learning according to the California State Standards in education. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are preparing for the CAHSEE Get a good night's rest, eat a proper meal, review the study guides for the CAHSEE and videos on this page. Make sure to wake up early and have a good breakfast and dress comfortably but decently (NO SUNGLASSES or HOODS). The CAHSEE for Sophomores March 13th (English) and 14th (Math) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The week of February 13 - 17, 2012 Unit 6 - English I - Epic Heroes - The Odyssey Unit 6 - English II - CAHSEE Review Academic Vocabulary of the week (from dictionary.com): Voracious - (adj) having a great appetiteCAHSEE Intervention Literary Response and Analysis: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. Structural Features of Literature 3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy,tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue). 3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic. Writing: Written Language Conventions: 1.2Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper place-ment of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).
English I Standards: Reading 3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal Written Language Conventions 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax. Objective: Unit 6 – Epic Heros - The Odyssey We will begin to define and understand epic poetry and the epic hero, in Order to describe and comprehend how mental prowess and internal dialogue assist in hero development. Explain and identify epic similes. Use background knowledge to analyze the influence of the historical and cultural context of the selection and define and understand simple and complex sentences.
English II Standards: Reading 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal Literary Response and Analysis: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. Structural Features of Literature 3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature (e.g., comedy,tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue). 3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic. Writing: 2.1 Establish a controlling impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing. 1.1 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice. Written Language Conventions: 1.2Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper place-ment of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses). Objective: Students are preparing for the California High School Exit Examination by scrutinizing the elements of the CAHSEE, test taking strategies, and questions based on the standards tested. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trimester 2, Fall/Winter 2011-2012 schedule: Period 1 - CAHSEE English Period 2 - English 1 Period 3 - English 2 Period 5 - English 2 Period 6 - English 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All students MUST learn how to use Google Docs. This is the software we use extensively for writing and assignments. Directions for Google Docs: In my class we use Google Documents to create our notes and essay/writing assignments. To send me a document in Google docs follow these instructions: 1. Log in to Google Docs through the "Google Apps" button at the top right of the Choice 2000 web page. (Remember - Your student ID is your username and your birthday is the password.) 2. Create a document and "rename" it. You can find the "rename" option on the "file" tab. 3. Every assignment must be re-named with YOUR NAME, PERIOD, DATE, and ASSIGNMENT in the title. If you don't do this then I will not be able to identify the assignment. 4. Finally, you must share your document with me. Here is the address you will have to input in order to share with me on Google Docs: bryon.wilson@my.puhsd.org Remember, if you are having problems logging into Google Docs then you need to call Choice 2000 @951.940.5700. Ask for Daniel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trimester 2 Writing Assignment Number 1 - ALL classes November 8th What was your original reason for selecting Choice2000 and what has made your attendance here worthwhile?
Things to consider in your response: Benefits of Choice 2000 How it has or has not helped you be a better student? Due - January 9th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAHSEE Intervention – November 18, 2011 Due on the 9th of January Writing Assignment 2
Students are legally allowed to drop out of school after they reach the age of 16. The state is currently considering a bill which will raise this age to 18.
Think about the problems or benefits of raising this age to 18. Now write to convince your legislators to accept your viewpoint on the mandatory age for dropping out of school. Due on the 9th of January CAHSEE Internention – December 8, 2011 Writing Assignment 3 Many of us don’t realize how important something is until it is gone. Imagine that your house was suddenly and unexpectedly on fire. What 3 things would you save?
Write a expository essay in which you identify the 3 valuable objects and explain why they are of value to you. Consider the items’ sentimental value. What makes these objects important? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due on the 9th of January English II – November 18, 2011 Writing Assignment 2 Universities and colleges require that entering freshmen must have taken at least two years of a foreign language on the high school level before graduation. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of taking two years of a foreign language in high school.
Write an essay to convince a university or college whether or not two years of a foreign language be a requirement for high school. Due on the 9th of January English II – December 9, 2011 Writing Assignment 3 Dramatists write with the intention for their stories to be acted out on stage. The Greeks thought that seeing a tragic hero fall in a performance would bring out a catharsis or purging of emotions in the spectators.
In a 5 paragraph essay, describe how a modern story might be turned into a Greek tragedy with the intention to be performed in front of a live audience. What elements of the story would have to be changed? What stage elements (soliloquy, asides, props) would have to be included in order to make the story work? What would be the tragic flaw of the main character? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due on the 9th of January English I – November 18, 2011 Writing Assignment 2
Celebrities normally get paid many times the amount that fire-fighters, teachers and policemen earn. Think about whether you believe that celebrity salaries should be lowered.
Now write an essay to convince the public that your point of view is justified. English I – December 9, 2011 Writing Assignment 3
Heroes do not always see the reward for their actions. Many stories through out history feature the tragic hero. Clearly, the ancient Greeks invented a lasting form of drama.
In a 5 paragraph essay describe a story you have heard or seen (a movie , book, etc.) in which the protagonist is a tragic hero. Convince the reader that character is heroic and explain his or her tragic flaw. How is the story’s theme revealed through the protagonist’s flaw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice 2000 Regular Bell Schedule
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directions for the CHOMP CHOMP website: Click on the "Chomp Chomp button from this webpage. Find the assignment your were given. Then, click on “handout” at Chomp Chomp and a new window with the assignment should pop up. Highlight or select all (CTRL + A), copy the assignment (CTRL + C), and paste (CTRL + V) it into a Google Document. (make sure to re-name the document Name/Date/Period/ChompChomp#) Share with me at bryon.wilson@my.puhsd.org IMPORTANT: DO the assignment on the Chomp Chomp website and then transfer your answers into the Google Doc. The Chomp Chomp website will tell you if you got the answers right or wrong and explain how to get the right answers! It is a great tool. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Documents and Study Guides: CAHSEE Academic Vocabulary List CAHSEE Intervention: Chomp Chomp: Parallel Structure - Exercises 2- 3. English I: Chomp Chomp Work: Fragments - Exercises 1, 2, 3 English II: Chomp Chomp: Modifiers - Exercises 1, 2, 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Achieve 3000 Before you ever login to Achieve 3000, watch the following 2 videos for directions. These videos explain how the website works. Just so you know, Achieve 3000 and Empower 3000 are the same. Just like all the other software, Achieve 3000 requires that you log in. Your Username = Your student ID number Your Password = Your birthdate; Example 01121991 Video 1 - Level Set introduction video (YOU MUST WATCH THIS FIRST) Video 2 - Five step welcome to Achieve 3000: login -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Websites CHOMP CHOMP - Web Exercises in Grammar: The California State Standards (ELA): http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/elacontentstnds.pdf The California High School Exit Exam website: NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helpful Educational Videos: Plot Active vs. Passive Voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sd-_8rGpAE&feature=related Writing a 5 paragraph essay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVPY2nrCfQ Tone and Mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f927E64EIQ0 Plot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6I24S72Jps&feature=related Literary Elements: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw-02XcTI5k Clash of the Gods: Odysseus Part I Clash of the Gods: Odysseus Part 2 Introduction to Shakespeare: MOVIES: William Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9: Part 10: Part 11: Part 12: The End Introduction to Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9: Part 10: Part 11: Part 12: Part 13: Part 14: Part 15: Part 16: Part 17: Part 18: The End Last Modified on 02/17/2012 04:07:52 PM |
