Long, Theresa

May 10, 2012 7:59 AM

Am. Lit Important Dates

1. The Great Gatsby TEST = Thursday, May 10th

2. Independent Novel Q4 Test dates below. Artwork also due this day.
*********** P.3 = Friday,May 18th
*********** P.4 = Friday, May 18th
*********** P.7 = Friday, May 18th

*********** P.8 = Tuesday, May 15th

3. The Great Gatsby essay will be done through www.criterion.org. Two drafts are required and will be due Monday, May 21st. Topic will be posted when assigned.

4. Movie - Of Mice and Men = viewing 5/21 - 5/24 with a TEST on 5/25.

5. Second semester extra credit TBA. Must be submitted by June 1, 2012.

6. Finals preparation ( and a movie if time permits) from 5/29 - 6/1.

May 10, 2012 12:55 PM

by Long, Theresa

The Great Gatsby

Gatsby quizzes are below for your review.

Download file "Gatsby Quiz Ch 1.doc"

Download file "Gatsby_Chapters 4-5 Quiz.doc"

Download file "Gatsby_Chapter 9 Quiz.doc"

We are reading The Great Gatsby in class but occasionally have a paragraph or two to finish so a few links have been provided below where you can read the novel free online!

http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/f/fitzgerald/f_scott/gatsby/

http://www.publicbookshelf.com/fiction/great-gatsby/

http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200041.txt

May 10, 2012 12:49 PM

by Long, Theresa

Criterion Due May 21st @ 4pm

Criterion grades in Powerschool are subject to teacher review and a thorough examination for plagiarism, and are therefore subject to change.

Criterion is a writing support being implemented in American Literature this semester. Criterion provides students with timely feedback and the opportunity to revise their work. Essays are scored according to writing expectations/standards for grade 10 students and receive a 1-6 score based on the SAT scoring rubric. When a student completes an essay, he/she submits the essay through the website and receives almost immediate feedback and a score. Students are also provided a detailed report of reasons for deductions/score. They can click on each category and see their 'errors' highlighted throughout their essay. Students then have the opportunity to revise their work and improve their score and their writing skills!

All this was explained when students registered during class. They also received a set of directions as well as a sample writing plan with a few hints about the essay. Students may write directly into Criterion or transfer their work from a Word document but formatting is important! This has been discussed in class but furhter information is provided at the Criterion website.

*Once work has been submitted, it moves into the PORTFOLIO section and can be revised from the portfolio/report section.

If you have not registered...

Go to Criterion.ets.org then click on the Student Website option. Choose register then enter the Access Code and Password for your class. (Email me if you need this information.) The registration screen will appear. Create a user name and password that you will remember and that is school appropriate. You do not need to provide an email address to use Criterion. It is optional. Once registered click on the assignments available then make a plan and begin to write.

May 3, 2012 2:21 PM

by Long, Theresa

Am. Lit. Ind. Novel Test

Novels for Q4 were distributed before Easter break. The Q4 independent novel test is Thursday, May 15th or 18th depending on class meeting schedule. Art work is also due this day and graded discussion will follow on the next day of class.

P.3 = To Kill a Mockingbird

P.4 = Fahrenheit 451

P.7 = The Things They Carried

P.8 = Slaughterhouse Five

***Due to an increasing number of students choosing to plagiarize their essays and responses, we will be assessing independent novels differently for the remainder of the year.

Student grades for independent novel study will be based on 3 elements.

1. Students will take a test on each novel consisting of both objective and essay questions.

2. Students will participate in a class discussion (Socratic seminar style wherein each student must participate and will receive a grade based on their input/performance.) A list of discussion topics will be provided.

3. Students will complete and submit a 'creative' project relating to the novel from a list of options provided.

Novels should be completely read and returned on May 10th. Novels not returned the day of the test or lost novels will result in a loss of points and if needed, an invoice for replacement costs.

December 15, 2011 2:08 PM

by Long, Theresa

Am. Lit. Study Guides - Independent Novels

Sophomores... below are the study guides for the indepedent novels. The study guides are not required and will not be graded. However, there is vital information pertaining to the author, background, genre, etc. contained in the guide so PLEASE be sure to READ it thoroughly.
A list of assignments,required writings and projects relating to the novels will also be posted after it is discussed in class. These writings/projects will be in lieu of a test. Novels and all related assignments should be done by the first week of November. Grades for this first independent novel will be included in quarter two to allow students an extended deadline.
Any questions, please just ask me.
Hope you enjoy the book!!

Download file "New TTTC Studyguide.doc"

Download file "TKAm Study Guide Printable.doc"

**Please note there are 2 study guides pertaining to To Kill a Mockingbird - one contains more background and the other more specific questions for review. Students who have read TKAM previously may choose to do an alternative project on The Help, which will be discussed and posted with the other independent novel assignments.

September 26, 2011 9:12 AM

by Long, Theresa

Vocabulary Practice

To practice vocabulary, play games, print flashcards and take practice tests go to www.quizlet.com and search OLSH Ms. Long lists. This weeks vocabulary are Sets 1 & 2. Test on Monday for p. 3, 4/5 and 7. Test Friday for p.8.

November 22, 2011 1:44 PM

by Long, Theresa

Journalism 2011/2012

Weekly staff meetings - Thursdays, after school in the computer lab (2:25-3:25)

Articles can be submitted by:

1. Placing them in the monthly folder in the Newspaper folder on the server

2. Emailing them to olshclarion@olsh.org

All articles should be in the format of a Word.document.

May 10, 2012 8:00 AM

by Long, Theresa

Media 5/7-5/11

	Monday - Day	Tuesday - Day 3	Wednesday - Day 4 Half Day	Thursday - Day 6	Friday -Day 5
Media		Field Trip	Project/movie time	Project/movie time	Project/movie

May 14, 2012 7:54 AM

by Long, Theresa

Am. Lit. 5/14-5/18

d	Monday - Day 1	Tuesday - Day 2	Friday - Day 5
3	No class.	TBA Extra credit announced	Novel Test
4/5	TBA	TBA Extra credit announced	Novel Test
7	TBA	No class	NovelTest
8 Block	No class.	Ind. Novel Test & projects due. TBA Extra credit announced	No class

June 27, 2011 11:49 AM

by Long, Theresa

Journalism

Attention journalism students... after classes begin, we will need to arrange your "work/lab" time to fulfill your obligation for this half credit class.

Please plan to attend either the after-school sessions or schedule an alternative work session. A failure to adhere to the time commitment will affect journalism grades.

Also, when the school year begins, we will discuss fundraising to support the continued professional publishing of the Clarion as well as exciting new online opportunities! Thanks!!!

August 30, 2011 11:06 AM

by Long, Theresa

Media & Communications 2011/2012

Hello & welcome to Media & Communications.

Please find attached a copy of the course curriculum and classroom procedures list.
Looking forward to working with you!

Download file "Media CurriculumRevise9:1.doc"

Download file "Media CurriculumRevise9:1.doc"

August 30, 2011 11:07 AM

by Long, Theresa

American Literature 2011/2012

Please find attached a copy of the course curriculum for American Literature as well as a copy of the procedures for my classes. Looking forward to wrking with you!!

Download file "American Literature Course Curriculum.doc"

Download file "American Literature Course Curriculum.doc"

Long, Theresa

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