Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class. Dedicate yourself to sharpening your critical thinking skills and literacy.  You are the future.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  Oedipus the King -- p.493.  We will finish Part One today and complete review questions which will be due at the end of the period.

Oedipus the King

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Stay with Me

Good Morning!

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class. Dedicate yourself to sharpening your critical thinking skills and literacy.  You are the future.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  "Stay with Me"  -- today we are going to view a video concerning staying safe . . .  and staying with those who love you!  In addition to the video there is a group activity and program feedback questions to answer.

3.  Oedipus the King -- p. 493.  I would like us to finish Part One before the weekend  if we have time today.

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading 

"Stay with Me" Program

Good Morning!

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class. Dedicate yourself to sharpening your critical thinking skills and literacy.  You are the future.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  "Stay with Me"  -- today we are going to view a video concerning staying safe . . .  and staying with those who love you!  In addition to the video there is a group activity and program feedback questions to answer.

3.  Oedipus the King -- p. 493.  I would like us to finish Part One before the weekend  if we have time today.

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading 

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 
"Truly Zeus and Apollo are wise and in human things all knowing; but amongst men there is no distinct judment . . . ." (Oedipus the King)

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class. Dedicate yourself to sharpening your critical thinking skills and literacy.  You are the future.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  Oedipus the King -- p.485

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 
"Truly Zeus and Apollo are wise and in human things all knowing; but amongst men there is no distinct judment . . . ." (Oedipus the King)

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class. Dedicate yourself to sharpening your critical thinking skills and literacy.  You are the future.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  Oedipus the King -- p.485

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

NOTE:  Please put your cell phone away and out of sight during class, unless otherwise indicated.  Your cell phone will be confiscated and brought to the office if it is used during class.

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2.  Oedipus the King -- We have read from p. 477 to p. 485.  Please review this reading by completing the questions to turn in today.

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

"Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that's wise" (480). 

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2. Oedipus the King -- We will read to p. 485 and then review the reading with questions.

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 
 

"God will decide whether we prosper or remain in sorrow" (474).

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2. Oedipus the King --  You have completed the questions for pages 469-476.  I will collect.  We will continue with the reading today.

Homework: Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

"Our sorrows defy number;
all the ship's timbers are rotten; 
taking of thought is no spear for the driving away of
the plague." 

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2. Oedipus the King -- We have read to the top of 477.  Yesterday you received review questions.  I will give you some time to complete them before we review and continue.

Homework:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

1.  Independent Reading --Please read your new independent reading book at the start of the period.

2. Oedipus the King -- We have read to p. 474.  The next two pages are lines spoken by the Chorus (Strophe) which I will read.  We will then respond to review questions (handout).

The function of the chorus in the play: 
  Strophe and antistrophe


Homework:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Please get your textbook when you arrive. 

1.  Independent Reading -- On Monday I reminded you that this week begins the final six weeks and to make a selection for your independent reading book.  I also reminded you about choosing a book from the recommended list if you have not done so yet this semester.  Be sure to have your book on Monday.

2.  Text, p. 462, "Oedipus: The Myth" 

     Sophocles, 466

3.  The function of the chorus in the play: 

  Strophe and antistrophe

4.  Oedipus the King, 468

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

Thank you for doing a great job with CST Testing!
Please get your textbook when you arrive.

1.  Independent Reading -- On Monday I reminded you that this week begins the final six weeks and to make a selection for your independent reading book.  I also reminded you about choosing a book from the recommended list if you have not done so yet this semester.

2.  Text, p. 462, "Oedipus: The Myth" 

     Sophocles, 466

3.  The function of the chorus in the play: 

  Strophe and antistrophe

4.  Oedipus the King, 468

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

CST Testing

Good Morning!

Welcome to CST Testing!

Please do the following:

1.  Clear your desks

2.  Place your cell phone in the plastic bag that I distribute.

     Write your name on the slip of paper inside the bag.
     *If you have a cell phone in your possession, it must be
       placed in the bag.  First, turn it off.

3.  When I pass out the answer document and test booklet write

      your name on the test booklet and double-check the name on 

      the answer document to be sure it is yours.

4.  In Sec 1 on the answer document print your first and last

     names.  In the box that says "Test Examiner," print my name:

     Baltrushes.  In the box that says "School," print Point Loma

     High.  For "District," print SDUSD.   

If you finish early, please keep your test on your desk and take out your independent reading book.
 

CST Testing

Good Morning!

Welcome to CST Testing!

Please do the following:

1.  Clear your desks

2.  Place your cell phone in the plastic bag that I distribute.

     Write your name on the slip of paper inside the bag.
     *If you have a cell phone in your possession, it must be
       placed in the bag.  First, turn it off.

3.  When I pass out the answer document and test booklet write

      your name on the test booklet and double-check the name on 

      the answer document to be sure it is yours.

4.  In Sec 1 on the answer document print your first and last

     names.  In the box that says "Test Examiner," print my name:

     Baltrushes.  In the box that says "School," print Point Loma

     High.  For "District," print SDUSD.   

Introduction to Oedipus the King

Good Morning!

I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend!

1.  Independent Reading -- Last week I did not emphasize to you to have today your third independent reading book for this semester.  Please make your selection this week.  If you have not selected a book from the recommended list, please do so for this final grading period.

2. Prentice Hall Literature -- today you will complete an assignment in preparation for reading Oedipus the King.  Complete the questions on the handout.  You will store your textbook in the classroom (as I have explained).

NOTE:  Testing tomorrow.  Periods 1, 3, 7 

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading book 

Essay Editing

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive.

NOTE: I finished grading your book reviews last night.  I will not look at my spreadsheet again nor will any late work be accepted on this last day of the grading period. 

Today, you will continue fine tuning your essay on Night.  Some of you have truly done an impressive job!  In that case, you may work on something else QUIETLY.  I would like the opportunity to help students with their essays. This essay will be on the final grading period.

Proofread your essays for the following:                      
                       * Mechanical correctness,including HEADING.  Be

                          sure to double space your essay.

                       * Thesis in introduction

                       * Evidence to support thesis in body paragraphs.

                       * Properly introducing quoted material and citing

                          the quotes.

                       * Insightful commentary
                       * Conclusion which is all your commentary 
                          (your insights, opinions, feelings, etc.)

Night Essay

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive.

Yesterday, I had a chance to look at your essays on Night.  It looks like you really need to revisit them before I proceed to grade them.  I will be grading the essays for the following: 

                       * Mechanical correctness,including HEADING.  Be

                          sure to double space your essay.

                       * Thesis in introduction

                       * Evidence to support thesis in body paragraphs.

                       * Properly introducing quoted material and citing

                          the quotes.

                       * Insightful commentary
                       * Conclusion which is all your commentary 
                          (your insights, opinions, feelings, etc.)

HOMEWORK:  Make your independent reading selection for the
                          final six weeks.

                       

"Doctor My Eyes"

Good Morning!

I have finished grading the book reviews that were posted on Goodreads yesterday.  If you have not done so yet, please post your review by tomorrow and be sure to submit your URL by filling out the form on my blog.

*"Doctor My Eyes" -- This song is one of the texts in the unit on human nature in a study on the Holocaust.  Please do the following:

                * Number each stanza

                * On a separate piece of paper that I will give you

                   explain the meaning of each stanza.

             

 We will then discuss your meaning of these lyrics.  

Book Review

Good Morning!
Please get your assigned netbook when you arrive. 

As promised, I am giving you this period to put your book reviews on Goodreads.  Yesterday, you completed the review on a form I created to ensure that you followed the book review rubric. Your book review is DUE TODAY.