Journal August 17, 2018

1. Journal August 17, 2018 ACT Word: caliber (n.) – degree of worth or value of a person or thing; quality or ability Song of the day: “Untitled” by The Smashing Pumpkins (Yay for SP Fridays!!!!) Using RACE, illustrate a personal experience that relates to the following quote from Beverly Sills, the famous opera singer: “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”

2. Journal August 16, 2018 • ACT Word: vigor • Song of the Day: “10,000 Emerald Pools” by BORNS • Analyze the following quote by John Ruskin: “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”

3. August 20, 2018 On page 122-123, take 5 minutes to read this material and write down at least three essential pieces of information pertaining to Jonathan Edwards and the Puritan Age in your notes. Be ready to share what you learned.

4. Journal August 22, 2018 • Song of the Day: “Same Old Blues” by Phantogram • Fix this sentence: • usable fabric from worn out shirts as well as from other articels of clothing were cut into pieces of various shapes and sizes and were sold at the flee market last month in nashvill

5. “To My Dear and Loving Husband” • Answer 2 of the Questions: • Why do you think this poem was paired with this photo and article from The Times? What do the three have in common? • Which do you like best: the poem, the image or the article? Why? • What does this pairing say about life today? Do you think someone looking at it 25 years from now would “get” the same meaning? What about 100 years from now? • What other works of literature, film, or fine art can you think of that also echo, expand or even challenge the words and ideas of this poem? • Do 1 of the Activities: • Write a dialogue between the poet and the photographer, or the poet and the journalist, or between something in the photo or article and something in the poem. • Draw a picture of your own to illustrate this poem. • Write a poem of your own in response to this photograph or the article.

6. Coach shmiltzier’s wrighting pet PeeVesAd this here info to you’re snots… • Song of the Day: “Pray for Me” Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd • 1. Know what titles go in italics (underlined) or quotation marks. • 2. The phrase is “a lot,” not alot. • 3. English, people. Not, english. Like, not ever. • 4. Where’s the stinking period? The little things matter. • 5. Periods and commas always (100%) of the time go inside of quotation marks. • 6. Capitalize “I.” Dang text messaging. You are important. • 7. Compound sentences…lesson approaching. I know you can’t wait.

7. Journal August 24, 2018 • ACT Word: visionary (n.) – a person with strong and creative imaginative power and, often, the ability to inspire others • Song of the Day: “Rock On” by The Smashing Pumpkins (David Essex cover) • Compare the following quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with the Puritan beliefs and lifestyle: “The time is always right to do what is right.” • Tip: In your commentary you should reference specific examples from the texts we have read so far.

8. Journal August 30, 2018 • ACT Word: dauntless (adj.) – cannot be intimidated; fearless • Song of the Day: “Murakami” by Made in Heights • Using RACE, interpret the quote from Bertrand Russell: “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

9. Ticket Out of the Door • Song of the Day: “One Diamond, One Heart” by The Smashing Pumpkins • Using textual evidence and RACE, did Mr. Hooper gain wisdom from his lifelong mission?

10. Journal September 5, 2018 • ACT Word: aphorism (n.) – a short, concise statement of a principle • Song of the Day: “Leslie” by The Bandoliers • Defend who you think is the best (not necessarily your favorite) actor/actress. Give proof. What is it about this person that makes him or her the best at what he or she does?

11. Song of the Day: “Trouble” by The New Respects • Pick up a handout for the Puritan Age Project. Read through the directions and expectations. In a few minutes you can ask any questions you may have.

12. The Crucible Vocabulary Directions: Give POS Define each word (1st definition in dictionary) On a separate piece of paper, use each word in a compound sentence with no repeats of coordinating conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs. Your sentence must show understanding of the vocabulary word. • Conjure • Deposition • Conceal • Magistrate • Predilection • Faction • Deference • Hysteria • Partisan • Pretense • Exude • Prodigious Bonus Words Vague Perjury Beguile Indictment Falter

13. Journal October 8, 2018 • ACT Word: prudent (adj.) – capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, especially as concerns one’s own interests • Song of the Day: “Kamikaze” by Walk the Moon • In a well-structured body paragraph (as always), reflect on the first nine weeks in this class. What went well for you? What can be improved for you? Do you have any questions or concerns? What is your plan for achievement and growth as a person and a student?

14. Journal October 15 • ACT Word: evade (v.) – to get away; escape (Remember to use this word in your response!) • Song of the Day: “you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish • Prompt: Using a compound sentence and a sentence with an appositive phrase and vivid vocabulary, write in sequential order about a time that you did something really stupid and the consequences of that action. • Reminder: You will have an ACT Vocabulary Test on Wednesday.

15. Journal October 17, 2018 • This is the expectation: You get a daily grade for your work during the journal time. If you are not working, you will not receive any credit because you aren’t earning it. It’s very simple to come in, sit in your seat, and begin writing without talking or the teacher having to ask you to get to work. • Song of the Day: “Leave a Light On” by Tom Walker • Use all seven the ACT words in a paragraph telling me about your plans for your future career. • The first student done can stand up in his or her seat to read their paragraph to the class for extra credit. The words must be used correctly.

16. Journal October 18, 2018 • ACT Word of the Day: ameliorate (v.) – to make or become better; improve • Song of the Day: “I Don’t Know” by Paul McCartney • Prompt: Watch the video and write a news report of what you learned with regionalism techniques. Ameliorate your report with setting details, dialect, local color.

17. Journal October 19, 2018 • Song of the Day: “Silvery Sometimes (Ghost)” by The Smashing Pumpkins • Daily Oral Language – Fix the OREO below. • He was dauntless for he showed fear. “With self-shudderings and outward terrors, he walked continually in its shadow, groping darkly within his own soul, or gazing through a medium that saddened the whole world. p. 480, line 289-291)

18. Corrected OREO • Mr. Hooper was dauntless, for he showed no fear. Nathaniel Hawthorne, the nineteenth century transcendentalist, portrays Mr. Hooper’s courageous character through “The Minister’s Black Veil”: “With self-shudderings and outward terrors, he walked continually in its shadow, groping darkly within his own soul, or gazing through a medium that saddened the whole world” (p. 480, line 289-291). By enduring loneliness and physical pain in his sad, dark world in order to teach an allegorical lesson, Mr. Hooper, in fact, is brave.

19. Thank You Note • Write a sincere thank you note to a member of the staff at SCHS (1 paragraph) – if you write to me I write back.  • Include the following and highlight in your rough draft: • 2 vocabulary words from anytime during this class • 1 FANBOY compound sentence • 1 compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb • 1 appositive phrase • When finished, get your letter proofread by your partner – write your name on the letter you proofread. • When your letter is proofread, transfer the message to the card – write the staff member’s name on the front of the thank you note. • Turn in both the rough draft and final draft.

20. Journal October 25, 2018*Turn in your rough and final draft of your thank you note on the corner of my desk. • ACT Word: eccentric (n.) – an odd or unconventional person • Song of the Day: “Suit and Jacket” by Judah & the Lion • Daily Oral Language (fix the errors) • My spanish teacher mrs Honeycutt asked have you ever read don quixote or that poem called mi adore

21. Journal November 1, 2018 • ACT Word: inane (adj.) – lacking sense or meaning; foolish; silly • Song of the Day: “Thriller” by Michael Jackson • Pick up a copy of “Ava Adore.” Answer the following: • What lyrics stood out to you and why? • What is the central idea of this song? Use textual evidence to support your claim. • What tone do you think Corgan hoped to convey to his listeners? Support your answer. • Based on the tone and images in this song, what narrative do you think the music video would tell? Create an idea.

22. Journal November 2, 2018 • ACT Word: perspicacious (n.) – having keen judgment or understanding; acutely perceptive • Song of the Day: “Eye” by The Smashing Pumpkins • While showing perspicacity, fix the errors in the following sentence: • niether my Mom or Dad have any trouble using the Metric System subsequently they excell in teaching it to creepers whom don’t understand the system

23. November 7, 2018 Group WorkYou have 10 minutes to finish this. • Write a “How to Scare Someone With Your Writing” Rule Book. • You must have 10 rules. • You must include 10 Poe vocab words in your rule book. • Consider structure, plot, setting, pacing, tone, perspective, audience, characters, local color, transition words, dialogue, reflection, etc. • Include an example of your very own scary writing to model for your readers. • Add some appropriate art work to the rule book.

24. The Lake Isle of Innisfree by William Butler Yeats (1888) • I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, • And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: • Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee; • And live alone in the bee-loud glade. • And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, • Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; • There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, • And evening full of the linnet’s wings. • I will arise and go now, for always night and day • I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; • While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, • I hear it in the deep heart’s core.

25. William Butler Yeats“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” (1888) • Irish – living in London • Written in Celtic Revival style • Vacationed there as a child • 3 stanzas • Needs of the body • Needs of the spirit • Meeting of inner life with the physical world

26. Journal November 8, 2018 ACT Word: solitude (n.) – state of being solitary, or alone; seclusion, isolation, or remoteness Song of the Day: “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers Prompt: What is your “Lake Isle of Innisfree”? Write a 12-line (3 quatrains) poem in the same style (rhythm and rhyme) as Yeats’ poem that reflects your place of rest, peace, and comfort.

27. Journal November 9, 2018 ACT Word: dismal (adj.) – causing gloom or misery; depressing *ACT Vocab Test #2 on Tuesday!! Song of the Day: “Phang” by The Smashing Pumpkins Practice ACT Question Here was a man whose mind was disciplined inside his schoolbook to contemplate the collected wisdom of the ages—and he was behaving like a boy with a contraband comic opened. Choose the best alternative for the underlined part. Why? Prove it. A. NO CHANGEB. (Place after ages)C. (Place after boy)D. (Place after opened and end sentence with a period)

28. Comparing Multiple Texts Trade texts with partner. Read both texts. Highlight and note central ideas and themes. Using textual evidence, show the commonality between the two passages. Your response should reflect knowledge of analyzing central idea/theme between multiple passages. Include any biographical/background information on Yeats that may ameliorate your analysis. Be prepared to share your findings with the class.

29. Journal November 12, 2018 Song of the Day: “Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash Prompt: After watching the video, write a response to it using the ACT vocabulary words. Reminder: the test is tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byzS_MI1scc Ameliorate Transient Conspicuous Eccentric Inane Perspicacity Solitude Dismal Ambiguous

30. November 13, 2018 Song of the Day: “Ink” by Coldplay Review for ACT Vocab Test with Word Sneak: With your partner, have a conversation about your favorite band/musician/genre, and casually use the ACT vocabulary in your conversation. Ameliorate Transient Conspicuous Eccentric Inane Perspicacity Solitude Dismal Ambiguous

31. Patton/Kyle Discussion Questions This is a discussion, not simply answer the question and move on. Textual evidence should be shared and opinions defended. What was the purpose of Patton’s speech? How does Patton’s delivery and presence affect the message? As a soldier hearing this speech, how would you feel after hearing it? What motivational techniques does Patton use? Effect of them? If Patton were to give a speech like this today, what would he have to change? What are the common central ideas/themes of these two passages? What would Patton and Kyle agree on? Disagree on? What question do you think Kyle would have for Patton? Exit Ticket: What quote (from either text) is the most important and why?

32. Journal November 16, 2018 ACT Word: propitiate (v.) – to cause to become favorably inclined; win or regain the good will of; appease or conciliate Song of the Day: “Crush” by The Smashing Pumpkins Prompt: Using an appositive phrase, tell how you stay in good graces with your parents, teachers, coaches, boss, etc.

33. Journal November 26, 2018 ACT Word: devise (v.) – to work out or create (something) by thinking; contrive; plan; invent Song of the Day: “Weathered” by Jack Garratt Prompt: Devise a short story in 6-words or less.

34. Hemingway won the bar bet with: Baby shoes. For sale. Never worn.

35. Journal November 27, 2018 ACT Word: earnest (adj.) – serious and intense; not joking or playful; sincere, ardent Song of the Day: “Freedom” by Pharrell Williams Prompt: Earnestly speaking, brainstorm as many ideas as you can that could possibly make SCHS an even better school in which to attend and be educated. (We will use this list soon when we write a business letter to Dr. Harrell.)

36. Journal November 29, 2018 ACT Word: partisan (n.) – a person who takes the part of or strongly supports one side, party, or person; often, specifically, an unreasoning, emotional adherent Song of the Day: “River” by Bishop Briggs Daily Oral Language: didn’t robert fost write that poem called stopping by woods on a snowy evening stated joel however id like to memorize it

37. Journal November 30, 2018 ACT Word: tenacious (adj.) – persistent; stubborn Song of the Day: Shiny and Oh So Bright (the brand new album!) by The Smashing Pumpkins Prompt: Write the same story with two different tones: a) objective (like a newspaper article that states the facts and remains unbiased) b) subjective (let the reader know your heart, your emotions) Write about a time you got in trouble in school. *Writing tip: Good writers show rather than tell. Example 1: I was so mad… Example 2: With smoke coming out of my ears…

38. Journal December 3, 2018 ACT Word: benevolent (adj.) – doing or incline to do good; kindly; charitable Song of the Day: “Live Forever” by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors (one of my favorite songs of all time) Prompt: Make a top ten bucket list.