eng. 3: some extra credit avail.

Students

The annual Summer Reading book fair is coming up on Thurs. of this week.  (That's the day-after-tomorrow!)  We are going to be dropping by the LRC during class.  As you remember from past years, the bookfair is a good time for the purchase of that essential summer reading.

Every Maine South student MUST read at least two books this summer -- one from the "choice" list and one that is assigned.  As you know, your required book is based on the English course you have in the first semester of senior year.  In order to learn which book you must read, follow this link to a .pdf copy of a spreadsheet with your first and second semester English course listed.

If you want a bit of extra credit related to summer reading THIS school year, I have a small task for you.

1. visit the Maine South home page and print a copy of the "choice" list and a copy of the "required" list ...

2. after consulting the .pdf referenced above, determine which book you will read this summer ... this is of course non-binding but it would be good to get an idea of what you might/will read ...

3. staple the lists together and highlight  the two books you will read ... put your name on these lists and bring them to the beginning of class on Thurs.

It's that simple!

~Dr. Jones

at home access to data bases

Dear Students,
Over the weekend and into next week, you may require access to the school's databases of your research.  
Remember the helpful discussion on the Prewriting Checklist, and, also, reference the .pdf (I sent via email today) for the login passwords to our databases when off campus.  I have highlighted the databases you are to use in yellow on the attached .pdf.
Good luck!
~Dr. Jones

Eng. 3: Lit. Circle Meetings

Students,

As you prepare for each day of our lit. circle discussions, keep in mind my expectations for your work during the period.  I discussed these (albeit broadly) yesterday in class, but, after some feedback from 5th period students, I put together a "checklist" for daily activites.  You should read this list here.

~Dr. Jones

for Eng. 3: Brief Note on Lit. Circles

Students,

Today you will conduct a bit of personal research (using amazon.com as a starting point) to determine the book you want to read for our Lit. Circle unit.  Click over to this Google Doc in order to get started ...

Dr. Jones

for Eng. 3: Quiz Schedule for TTTC

Students,

Please, read over the weekend in prepartion for your first reading quiz on Monday.  Make note of the schedule we discussed in class today.  You will notice that you have two reading quizzes next week.

~Dr. Jones

new presentation notes AND remarks about your research sites

Adv. Comp. Students,

I have recently updated the order of presentations, and I have posted a new copy as a Google Doc.  Take a look!

You will notice that we do NOT have presentations this Friday, March 8.  I will not be in school on that day, and I will ask your sub to take you to the "Reading Rainbow."  Bring your "independent book" for reading that day.

Also, you may want to take a look one more time at the requirements for your research-notebook-website as they stand now.  I posted the actual rubric, which is more comprehensive than the list from last week, I will use to evaluate your sight.  I will begin to grade your sites early next week, so you have (even) a few more days yet before I account for the required components and content.

~ Dr. Jones

Eng. 3: schedule changes due to the snow-day!

Students,

• Today (3/6/13) you will work in the lab (C-115) one more day.
• Tomorrow (3/7/13) you will peer-critique your paper re: Into the Wild in class, so print your rough at home tonight.
• Bring your rough draft to class tomorow for peer-critique.
• You will take your practice ACT on Friday (3/8/13) in class.
• The paper is now due on next Monday, 3/11/13.
• Take a look at the Google Doc where I am gathering the "pitfalls to avoid" based on your last writing assignment.  Eliminate these from your writing!

~ Dr. Jones

preparing for your editorial flyer presentation

Students,

After you have finished creating and perfecting your flyers, rememember to

1. convert the .pub to a .png for upload to your Portfolio page (from your research website) by using "Save As" to save/convert to .png

2. and, then, upload the new file!

You should double-check your presentation date -- the one established in class today.  Access the presentation schedule table to confirm your date.

~ Dr. Jones

For Eng. 3: upcoming INTO THE WILD work and schedule changes

Eng. 3 Students,

I've made some changes to the schedule for ItW for upcoming class meetings.  On Monday you will complete a "short write" (or timed writing), and this weekend you should prepare.  Here's the prompt.

I have adjusted the schedule of reading accordingly.  Take a look at the new schedule.

~Dr. Jones

class selection for 2013-2014

English 3 Students and Parents:

Today marks the opening of the recommendation window for teacher recommendations for senior courses.  I will discuss the recommendation procedure in class, but there are two helpful documents for students to use as they select classes for 2013-2014.

Please, refer first to the English Department "flow chart" of progress through Maine South.  The course titles available for senior year are listed in the final column of the flow chart.

Also, please refer to the course descriptions, as provided by the SPS office.  These descriptions should answer student questions regarding the content of courses for 2013-2014.

Students and parents alike should give careful consideration to courses for senior year.  The Maine South English Department strongly encourages all students to take a reading/literature course and a writing course during their final year of high school.