PSAT Results!

Sophomores got their PSAT results back this week through English classes. If you were absent when they were given out, please check with me.

Here are some materials that can help you understand what these scores mean, and how you can improve them. This is the video we watched in class:

This is another video that goes more into depth about your student score report:



There are many things you can do to increase your SAT score. Some companies, such as Kaplan, Testmasters, and Princeton Review, offer group classes and private tutoring options. These options cost money, but I thought it was important to let you know they do exist. It all depends on what your personal goals are.

Here are some resources for FREE SAT practice:
Khan Academy SAT PracticeSAT and ACT Practices at March2Success

Warm Up Set 5

Below are the warm-ups that will be collected on Friday, January 26th. The slides in YELLOW are extra credit as they were done before the beginning of the semester. Some slides state that the warm-up will not be counted because it was part of another assignment.

Even if you have all your warm-ups, you should review ALL of these slides to ensure you get AS MANY POINTS AS POSSIBLE! 😉😉😉

Final Exam Resources!

Here is the schedule for final exams this week!



And here is the final exam review given today in class. Completed (100% COMPLETE) reviews may be turned in on exam day. On the second half of the review - the section over concepts and skills - students may demonstrate their understanding in one of a few ways:

• Writing a definition
• Giving examples
• Making a list
• Drawing a diagram
• Attaching old work demonstrating mastery and understanding of the skill or concept

Students may use whichever method they deem appropriate.

LOTF Chapter 12 Resources

Make sure to finish Lord of the Flies tonight! Below are the resources for chapter 12





Chapter 12 Summary and Quiz

Chapter 12 Summary and Analysis

Lord of the Flies Summative Test Ch 1-6 Tomorrow and Thursday!

Don't forget that your Lord of the Flies summative test over chapters 1 - 6 is tomorrow and Thursday! If you're feeling a bit nervous, or if you have been absent, the links below will be super helpful for getting caught up!

Here is the review that we completed in class today. The numbers after each statement indicate the page numbers in the book where you can locate the answer! Be sure to do the back pages too. There will DEFINITELY be some questions on the test over symbols and characters!

Here is a quizlet with 87 different study questions over chapter 1-6!

If you're still feeling uncertain, review the section entitled "English II" on this blog to locate other resources such as summaries, audio recordings, and videos.

As always, get a good night's sleep!

Yes, that is my cat. His name is Winston. Want a piece of candy? When I ask what the answer to the bonus question is at the end of the warm-up during class on block day, tell me his name. 

Summative assignment tomorrow and Thursday!

Remember that we have a SUMMATIVE writing coming up tomorrow and Thursday! Be prepared to write a persuasive essay! If you need to review, I would review the posts I made recently regarding our recent persuasive process essay (1, 2).

If you want to look ahead, you may want to take a peek at the chapter 4 annotation activity we will be working on for the SECOND half of class tomorrow.

Then, get a good night's sleep! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Week 10: Nov 6 - 10

We are now in week 10 of our school year! There were a couple of changes to our course calendar due to student needs and attendance from last Friday, so the most updated schedule is detailed below and in the weekly email sent out Sunday night.

Here is an overview of what we will be working on between November 6th and 10th. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left/above.

Week 10: November 6th - 10th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• Students with an Incomplete for the first quarter must make up missing work by Friday, November 10th. 
• The quiz over our first vocabulary unit will be on Friday, November 10th.
• Also, our AHS Annual Food Drive is now in full swing! Students may donate to any teacher, but the 5^th period class with the MOST donations will receive a pizza party on November 17^th! The following items are being accepted at this time:

  ·         Soup

  
  

  ·         Stuffing mix

  
  

  ·         Canned vegetables

  
  

  ·         Corn bread mix

  
  

  ·         Mashed Potatoes (boxed)

  
  

  ·         Turkey Gravy – can, jar, or packet

  
  

  ·         Dry beans – 1 lb bags

  
  

  ·         Rice – 1 lb bags

  
  

  ·         Brownie or cake mix

• 5^th period students can donate directly to Ms. Hamman. 
• Students from other periods who wish to donate may donate to their 5^th period teacher or to Ms. Hamman for a small thank-you gift.

Grades this week:

• Process Piece Packet - Formative - Originally due Friday, November 3rd, extended to Tuesday, November 7th
• DBA #2 - Formative - Tuesday, November 7th
• Summative Cold Write Essay - Summative - Block day, November 8th and 9th
• Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz - Double Formative - Friday, November 10th
• Vocabulary Unit 1 Extra Credit - Friday, November 10th - You can find it HERE

Week 9: Oct 30 - Nov 3

Here is an overview of what we will be working on between October 30th and November 3rd. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left/above.

Week 9: October 30th - November 3rd

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• Free Lunches for students will be ending on Tuesday, October 31st, 2017. Students requiring reduced or free lunches due to need or Harvey impact will need to file paperwork for free or reduced lunches at Humble ISD's Child Nutrition Page. 
• The quiz over our first vocabulary unit will be on Friday, November 10th.
• Also, our AHS Annual Food Drive is now in full swing! Students may donate to any teacher, but the 5^th period class with the MOST donations will receive a pizza party on November 17^th! The following items are being accepted at this time:

  ·         Soup

  
  

  ·         Stuffing mix

  
  

  ·         Canned vegetables

  
  

  ·         Corn bread mix

  
  

  ·         Mashed Potatoes (boxed)

  
  

  ·         Turkey Gravy – can, jar, or packet

  
  

  ·         Dry beans – 1 lb bags

  
  

  ·         Rice – 1 lb bags

  
  

  ·         Brownie or cake mix

• 5^th period students can donate directly to Ms. Hamman. Students from other periods who wish to donate may donate to their 5^th period teacher or to Ms. Hamman for a small thank-you gift.

Grades this week:

• Process Piece Packet - Formative
• LOTF Reading Check Ch 1 and 2 - Friday, November 3rd- Formative
• Warm Ups Set #3 - Formative

Just a few updates

Just a few updates:

• The vocabulary section of our website has been updated with our first vocabulary unit for the year
• The grades that will be taken this week are as follows:
• DBA #1 - Formative - Monday, October 23
• Article Annotation and Response Activity - Formative - Block Day, October 25 and 26
• Report cards will be distributed this Friday
• Our next novel will be Lord of the Flies. Students wishing to purchase their own copies of the novel may do so. Students will be able to check out books from Ms. Hamman on Friday. Lost or damaged copies of these books will cost $15 to replace. 

Week 7: Oct 16 - 20

There are a few changes to our course calendar in week 7 of our school year. Instead of progressing into our unit on theme, we will instead be focusing on characterization for our final summative assessment.

Here is an overview of what we will be working on between October 9th and October 13th. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left/above.

Week 7: October 16th - October 20th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• "Antigone" Quote Hunt #2 and Literary Terms (golden packet) are due Tuesday, October 17th (except 6th). 
• Our final summative assessment will be over the entirety of "Antigone" and will take place on Wednesday, October 18th and Thursday, October 19th. 
• Picture retakes will be on Monday, October 30th.
• Reassessment for the "Antigone" test will be occurring after school every day this week. There are only 20 slots available each day, so make sure to sign up! If you don't sign up, you will NOT be permitted to reassess. 
• It's Homecoming Week! Don't forget to participate in the dress-up days!
• Monday - Heroes vs Villains
• Tuesday - Tacky Tuesday
• Wednesday - Mathletes vs Athletes
• Thursday - Throwback Thursday (Pick your favorite decade)
• Friday - Pink Out!

Grades this week:

• "Antigone" Character Analysis Response - Summative
• "Antigone" Quote Hunt #2 - Formative
• Body Diagram - Formative

Wednesday is PSAT day!

Just a few updates for this week:

• PSATs are being administered this Wednesday, October 11th. Students will attend 2nd and 6th period after the test has ended. It is highly encouraged for all sophomores and freshmen eligible and registered for the test attend this administration. Please contact your student's counselor if you have any concerns about them taking this test. 

• We will NOT have late arrival this Thursday, October 12th! The first bell will ring at 7:15 on this day. 

Week 6: Oct 9 - 13

In our 6th week of the year, we will be finishing up "Antigone," discussing theme statements, and beginning discussions of the overarching themes and questions we will be focusing on for the rest of the year!

Here is an overview of what we will be working on between October 9th and October 13th. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left/above.

Week 6: October 9th - October 13th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• "Antigone" Quote Hunt #1 and Literary Terms (green packet) are due Monday, October 9th at the beginning of class (except 6th). 
• Our second summative assessment will be over the prologue through Ode 2 of "Antigone" and will take place on Monday, October 9th. Here are some resources you may need to study:
• Quote Hunt #1 and Literary Terms
• A digital copy of the play
• Summaries of the:
• Prologue and Parados
• Scene 1 and Ode 1
• Scene 2 and Ode 2
• Picture retakes will be on Monday, October 30th.
• The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 11th.  Sophomores and freshmen are automatically signed up for this test through the school. It is highly encouraged that all eligible sophomores and freshmen take the test. 
• Tutorials are Tuesday, October 10th and Thursday, October 12th

Grades this week:

• Prologue - Ode 2 "Antigone" Exam - Summative
• "Antigone" Quote Hunt #1 - Formative
• Warm-Ups Set #2 - Formative

Week 5: Oct 2 - 6

This week, we are moving into reading "Antigone," our first text for the year! Don't forget that progress reports are no longer given out and will instead be posted to HAC!

Here is an overview of what we will be working on between October 2nd and October 6th. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left.

Week 5: October 2nd - October 6th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• Voting for homecoming will occur in English classes between Wednesday, October 4th and Friday, October 6th. 
• After school credit recovery registration has been extended to Thursday, October 5th. The new start date for credit recover is Monday, October 9th. 
• Picture retakes will be on Monday, October 30th.
• Progress reports posted to HAC on Monday, October 2nd.

Grades this week:

• No grades will be taken this week

Week 4: Sept 25 - 29

Fall is finally here!
Here is an overview of what we will be working on between September 18th and September 22nd. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left.

Week 4: September 25th - September 29th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• School Pictures for Underclassmen – Below are the dates each of my classes will be getting their school pictures taken:
•    Students in my 3^rdor 5^th period will have pictures taken during class on Wednesday, September 27^th
•  Students in my 2^nd, 4^th, or 6^th period will have pictures taken during class on Thursday, September 28^th
• Picture retakes will occur on Monday, October 30^th
• Our first summative assignment will be given on block day this week!

Grades this week:

• Writing Exam (Summative)
• Warm Ups Set #1 (Formative)

Week 3: Sept 18 - 22

What a crazy beginning to the week! First the heat, then the rain!
Here is an overview of what we will be working on between September 18th and September 22nd. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left.

Week 3: September 18th - September 22nd

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• Completed student survey due Wednesday 9/20
• You can complete the student survey here.
• You can complete the parent survey here. 
• Open House is Tuesday, September 19th from 6-8. Here is my Open House powerpoint.
• Student Council is hosting our 2nd Annual Leadership Conference on September 23 from 9 AM - 2 PM. This event is open to ALL AHS STUDENTS. The cost is $15, and that fee includes the conference, with lunch and a T-shirt. You can register HERE.
• The AHS Library is hosting a used book sale as a fundraiser for the KHS Library. Our librarians are gladly accepting donations for this cause.
• All AHS sophomores and freshmen are signed up to take the PSAT on campus on October 11. Practice booklets are available in my room during the day and at Open House.

Grades this week:

• Everyday Action paragraph (Formative)
• Peer Review (Formative)

Welcome to Week 2!
Here is an overview of what we will be working on between September 11th and September 15th. If you are absent, remember to get the work from the tabs to the left.

Week 2: September 11th - September 15th

Weekly Update: English II Level

Announcements, Reminders, & Due Dates:

Reminder:

• Completed student survey and required materials (notebook/paper and folder/binder) due Wednesday 9/20
• You can complete the student survey here.
• You can complete the parent survey here. 

Grades this week:

• Descriptive Writing paragraph - final draft (Formative)
• Peer Review (Formative)