MRS. ZIEGLER’S
PRE-IB/AP ENGLISH
Week of January 31
Nonfiction
Monday, Jan. 31: Pd. 2
Non-Fiction
“How to Lie with Statistics”
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
NOTE: NO computer lab tomorrow!
BW: The Week in Rap : Take notes on at least 5 events.
HW: Complete any work not finished on “A Celebration of Grandfathers”—due on Wed.
CW: “How to Lie with Statistics”
Monday, Jan. 31: Pd. 5,7
Non-Fiction:
B.Q. Is Knowledge the same as
Understanding?
HW: Complete any work not finished on “A Celebration of Grandfathers”—due on Wed.
CW: “Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in the Digital Age” by Trip Gabriel
1. Label a sheet of notebook paper as indicated on the board. 2. Read and take notes on the handout. DO NOT WRITE ON
IT!
3. On the same sheet of paper, after your notes, make a numbered list of every statement in the article that you think is a FACT.
Tuesday, Feb 1: Pd. 4, 5, 7
Non-Fiction
“How to Lie with Statistics”
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: The Week in Rap : Take notes on at least 5 events.
HW: Complete any work not finished on “A Celebration of Grandfathers”—due on Wed. for pd. 4 (Fridays for 5 and 7)
CW: “How to Lie with Statistics”
1. Label a sheet of notebook paper as indicated on the board. 2. Take notes on each slide.
Tues., Feb 1: Pd. 2
Non-Fiction
“How to Lie with Statistics”
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: None:
Mrs. Lovelace, IB Coordinator to speak with class.
Wed., Feb 2: Pd. 2, 4, 7
Non-Fiction
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: ON a sheet of notebook paper, address the following: 1. “What is the SRHS Dress Code?”
2. What do you think a dress code should be, and why?”
HW: “A Celebration of Grandfathers” All the following due in class on Friday:
Read the story (text pg. 444-452).
Complete handouts (and text assignments for pd, 4,7). Be prepared for a test on the story—NOT open note.
CW: Begin “Comparison and Contrast”
1. Number your bellwork as assignment # ___. 2. Add #___ to the handout from Alachua County.
3. Read and take notes on the Alachua County dress code.—No comments—just notes….
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd. 4
Non-Fiction
“How to Lie with Statistics”
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: Analysis of the “facts” on the food label.
CW: “Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in the Digital Age” by Trip Gabriel
1. Label a sheet of notebook paper as indicated on the board. 2. Read and take notes on the handout. DO NOT WRITE ON
IT!
3. On the same sheet of paper, after your notes, make a numbered list of every statement in the article that you think is a FACT.
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd. 4
Non-Fiction
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
HW: “A Celebration of Grandfathers” All the
following due in class on tomorrow:
Read the story (text pg. 444-452).
Complete handouts and text assignments
(“Critical Thinking”, except item C and “After
You Read”).
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd. 5
Non-Fiction
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: Assignment #12 ON a sheet of notebook paper, address the following:
1. “What is the SRHS Dress Code?”
2. What do you think a dress code should be, and why?”
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd. 5
Non-Fiction: “How to Lie with Statistics”
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
CW:
1. Begin “Dress Code: Comparison and Contrast” 1. Number your bellwork as assignment # 12
2. Add #12 to the handout from Alachua County.
3. Read and take notes on the Alachua County dress code.—No comments—just notes….
2. Read the Indian River County Dress Code and take notes on it. (Label this packet #12, also.)
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd. 7
Non-Fiction/Statistics
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: Add #___ to the handout on the Dress Code policy for Indian River County.
• On the same sheet as your Alachua County notes, take
notes on the Indian River County handout.
HW: “A Celebration of Grandfathers” All the following due in class on TOMORROW:
Read the story (text pg. 444-452).
Complete handouts and text assignments—”Critical Thinking” (not item “C”) and “After You Read”
Be prepared for a test on the story—NOT open note.
Thurs., Feb 3: Pd.,7
Non-Fiction: Statistics
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
CW:
1. (Pd. 7) Statistics on food labels.
Fri., Feb 4: Pd. 2,4,5
Non-Fiction: Statistics and the Dress Code Debate
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
BW: Week in Rap
1. HW:
On the same sheet as your Alachua County notes, take notes on the handout. Add #___ to the handout on the Dress Code policy for Indian River County.2. Complete the Venn Diagram for Monday (for Tues. for pd 4)
Fri., Feb 4: Pd. 2,4,5,7
Non-Fiction: Statistics
“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” ~ Bill Bernbach
CW:
1. Test on “A Celebration of Grandfathers”—turn in assignments before test. Discuss and grade. (on Tuesday for pd. 5)
2. (Pd. 2, 7) Statistics on food labels. (re “How to Lie—or at least stretch the truth-- with Statistics”)
3. (Pd. 4) Work on IRC Dress Code notes and being Venn Diagram if time permits.
