Peyten Dobbs

Harrison HIGH SCHOOL
Test Prep & Skills Sites

SKILLS TUTOR – (Online lessons in several subject areas to brush up on skills in math, science, language, information skills, etc):
http://www.myskillstutor.com
Username: firstnamelastname (no spaces, no capitals)
Password: (Leave blank on first log-in. When it prompts you to create
a password, use your student ID)
Site ID: harrison02

Practice for the GHSGT Math Test:
Go to www.hotmath.com
Click on Practice Tests found under More Resources
(It is on the lower left hand side of the screen)
Also try: www.notmath.com

Practice for Language Arts, Math, & Social Studies
Go to www.georgiaoas.org
Username: gradehs
Password: gradehs
View: Student Tests

Practice for the Science Test:
Go to http://www.explorelearning.com/
Click on “Browse Gizmos”
Go to “Browse by State Correlations”
Select “GA”, then, Science, Grades 9-12

Study Guides & Practice Tests for GHSGT, EOCT, Writing Assessment: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx

SAT Test Prep:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/test.html

ACT Test Prep:
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html

Alice Gilner, Harrison High School Graduation Coach

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 02:03 PM | Permalink

The Great Gatsby Paper Topics (if you choose to do Gatsby as your research paper)

NOTE: IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO GATSBY AS YOUR PAPER FOR THE RESEARCH PAPER, YOU MUST SEE ME ON MONDAY MORNING OR AFTERNOON OR WEDNESDAY MORNING NEXT WEEK. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Choose one of the following topics:

1.Choose one theme (E.G. carelessness, money as a corruptor, responsibility, perspective) from the novel and discuss how Fitzgerald weaves the theme through The Great Gatsby. Be sure to discuss the significance of the theme.

2.Choose one symbol (E.G. cars, flowers, water) from the novel and discuss how Fitzgerald weaves the symbol through The Great Gatsby. Be sure to discuss the significance of the symbol.

3.Choose one color (E.G. blue, gold, green, grey, white, red) from the novel and discuss how Fitzgerald weaves the color through The Great Gatsby. Be sure to discuss the significance of the color.

4.Choose one character from the novel and discuss whether you believe that character is a victim or a victimizer.

5.Paper topic of your choice.

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 01:07 PM | Permalink

Research Paper Directions/Information/Assignments: Download file

Research Paper Stations (learning how to do Research Questions, MLA Format, Works Cited Page, Integrating Quotes, Organizing Information using Slugs): Download file

Download file

MLA Format:Download file

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 12:58 PM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can I improve my writing through journaling? ELA11W4
2. How can I use grammar correctly in my writing? ELA11C1
3. How can I improve my writing by adding in research? ELA11W1, w2,w3, w4

Side Note: Today, your teachers will be dressing up in costume in order to raise money for Unicef! Please bring your change in order to make change in the world! And also to see the change in your teachers as they morph into characters and things for a day! ;)

Homework:
1. No Vocabulary this week! ;)
3. Great Gatsby Character Sheets and Readings - continuous
*Note. If you are planning to write your research paper on The Great Gatsby, you should finish the book this weekend (not just get through ch. 7) so read read read!
3. Research Questions due Monday in class!

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Agenda:
1. How can I improve my writing through journaling? ELA11W4
2. How can I use grammar correctly in my writing? ELA11C1
3. How can I analye literature [The Great Gatsby] through examining symbols and characterization? read together ch. 6 ELAALRL1
4. How does the film version of a novel enhance my understanding? How does it differ in effect? ELALSV1
*I checked character sheets today!

Side Note: Tomorrow, your teachers will be dressing up in costume in order to raise money for Unicef! Please bring your change in order to make change in the world! And also to see the change in your teachers as they morph into characters and things for a day! ;)

Homework:
1. No Vocabulary this week! ;)
3. Great Gatsby Character Sheets and Readings - continuous
*Note. If you are planning to write your research paper on The Great Gatsby, you should finish the book this weekend (not just get through ch. 7) so read read read!

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:46 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can I improve my writing through journaling? ELA11W4
2. How can I use grammar correctly in my writing? ELA11C1
3. How can I document information from primary and secondary sources using correct MLA form for a bibliography? How can I cange information from primary and secondary sources using elipsis, interpolation, and [sic]? ELA11W3
4. How can I analye literature [The Great Gatsby] through examining symbols and characterization? review the end of ch. 4 and all of ch 5 ELAALRL1
*I collected the Research Paper Letter today!
*I also checked the character sheets today.

Homework:
1. No Vocabulary this week! ;)
2. If you failed the Historical Context Test-- retakes are this Tues and Wed morning or afternoon.
3. Great Gatsby Character Sheets and Readings - continuous

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:08 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can I improve my writing through journaling? ELA11W4
2. How can I use grammar correctly in my writing? ELA11C1
3. How can I pull information from secondary soruces and document it correctly? ELA11W3
4. How can I analye literature [The Great Gatsby] through examining symbols and characterization? read chapter 4 together ELAALRL1

Homework:
1. No Vocabulary this week! ;)
2. If you failed the Historical Context Test-- retakes are this Tues and Wed morning or afternoon.
3. Research Letter (parent signed) - W 10/29
4. Great Gatsby Character Sheets and Readings - continuous

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:50 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can I improve my writing through journaling? ELA11W4
2. How can I use grammar correctly in my writing? ELA11C1
3. How can I pull information from primary soruces and document it correctly? ELA11W3
4. How can I analye literature [The Great Gatsby] through examining symbols and characterization? ELAALRL1

Homework:
1. No Vocabulary this week! ;)
2. If you failed the Historical Context Test-- retakes are this Tues and Wed morning or afternoon.
3. Research Letter (parent signed) - W 10/29
4. Great Gatsby Character Sheets and Readings - continuous

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:41 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How do I use new vocabulary? (assessment)
2. No journal or DGP today
3. 2nd period: finish Fitzgerald Film (how does Historical Context affect literature?)
4. How can I analyze literature through examining symbols and characterization? ( Color carousel brainstorm; Read and discuss ch. 1 of Gatsby)
Gatsby Reading Schedule: Download file

Note: for Chapters 1-3 for Monday--please be sure to note:
- the description of Gatsby's house
-The description of Tom's house
- color associations with characters/character descriptions (Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Nick). Look particularly at indirect characterization--things the characters say/do.
-The description of the Valley of Ashes in ch. 2
- Myrtle Wilson's description in ch. 2
- The FRAGMENTEDNESS/ DISJOINTEDNESS of the party in ch. 2 (how does this connect to modern themes)
- Gatsby's Party in ch. 3-- describe it, the kinds of guests who attend, how this relates to Fitzgerald's life (think about the story about the guys driving the wrecked car...what does this reveal?)
- The description of Gatsby-- things he says/doesn't say
- Think about CARS as a symbol/motif--think about what bad driving reveals about a person

Homework:
1. Read The Great Gatsby ch. 1-3 for Monday!
2. Work on Great Gatsby Character Sheets
3. Retake Historical Context Test (if you signed up)
4. Return the Research Paper Letter- W 10/29

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:36 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can writing every day through journal help me improve my writing?
2. How can I correctly apply the rules of grammar through DGP?
3. How can I acquire and use new vocabulary?
4. How does historical context affect literature? (View short film on Fitzgerald's life)
5. How can I work collaboratively with my peers, through a wiki (technological medium), to improve my understanding of characterization, themes, symbols, and plot of The Great Gatsby?
- Note: The Huck Finn/quotes/book club page competition ends Thursday night at Midnight. There will be an individual prize and a class prize for the most posts. Friday morning at 12:01 am, the Great Gatsby competition begins. There will be a prize for the FAMILY with the most posts. This competition ends November 13 at 11:59 pm. The prize will be determined by Ms. Dobbs and will be a surprise. In order to receive credit for a post, the student must add NEW material to the GATSBY/Modern section of our wiki, and the post must be at least 3 sentences!

Homework:
1. Vocabulary Assessmen 9- F 10/24
2. Bring The Great Gatsby to class - F 10/24 (read/skim ch. 1 if you can!)

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:13 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can journaling every day improve my writing? ELAALRL4
2. How can I learn to use grammar in my writing through DGP? ELAA11C1
3. How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. How can I establish organization in my Writing? ELA11W1 COLLECT Huck Finn Papers and Turnitin.com reports
5. How does Historical Context affect Modern literature? ELAALRL3

Homework:
1. Vocabulary Assessment 9 - F 10/24
2. Bring The Great Gatsby to class on - F 10/24

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:12 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can I assess my understanding of how historical context affects literature? ELAALRL3
2. If we have time we will work on developing our understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and writing

Homework:
1. Huck Finn Expository Paper (focus on Organization) due in class WITH TURN IT IN.COM report- W 10/22
2. Modernist Presentation- W 10/22
3. Bring The Great Gatsby to class- F 10/25
4. Vocabulary Quiz 9- F 10/25

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:32 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can journaling every day improve my writing? ELAALRL4
2. How can I learn to use grammar in my writing through DGP? ELAA11C1
3. How can I demonstrate that I can acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. How can I improve my writing through incorporating organization and by my writing? ELA11W1 and ELA11W2 and ELA11W4

Homework:
1. Open Notes Historical Context Test- T 10/21
2. Final Draft of Huck Finn Expository Paper (with Turnitin.com report) due in class- W 10/22
3. Modernist Presentation- W 10/22
4. Bring The Great Gatsby to class - F 10/25

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:18 AM | Permalink

Huck Finn Reading Schedule

9/19 - introduction, read ch 1-2 together

9/23- have read ch. 3-7 (we will read an discuss ch. 8 in class together)

9/25- Have read ch. 9-13

9/30 - Have read ch. 14-18

10/2- Have read ch. 19-21

10/6 - Have read ch 22-30 (note, this is a lot of reading, so please start early!)

10/8- Have read ch. 31-34

10/10- Have rea ch. 35-38

10-17- Have read ch. 39-End! (finish book!)

Each of the aforementioned dates will be a day when we discuss Huck Finn. I will give you partiular assignments (eg. items to bring in, questions to prepare, etc) as necessary. Please stay on schedule with your reading! As always, please use sparknotes as a tool, not a substitute! Happy Reading!

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 01:54 PM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can journaling every day improve my writing? ELAALRL4
2. How can I learn to use grammar in my writing through DGP? ELAA11C1
3. How can I demonstrate (via assessment) that I can acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. How can I deepen my understanding of a work of literature through discussion with my peers? ELA11LSV2 Final Huck Finn Discussion!

Homework:
1. Huck Finn Paper: ORGANIZATION!- RD due IN CLASS M 10/20
2. HF Paper- FD due IN CLASS W 10/22 WITH TURN IT IN.COM REPORT!
3. Historical Background Influence Test- T 10/21
4. Modern Historical Background PPT Presentation- W 10/23
5. Bring The Great Gatsby to class on F- 10/25

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:12 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can journaling every day improve my writing? ELAALRL4
2. How can I learn to use grammar in my writing through DGP? ELAA11C1
3. How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. How can I establish organization in my Writing? ELA11W1
-Mini Lesson: Organizing your paragraphs/structuring your paper. We took notes on this on the board. Get notes from a peer if you were absent.
5. How does the modern day story of Into The Wild reflect Transcendentalist values and themes? How can I identify these themes in the film clip?

Homework:
1. Vocabulary Quiz 8 tomorrow
2. Huck Readings- finish Huck Finn for Tomorrow and bring in 1 discussion question (to turn in)
3. Huck Finn Paper- RD due in class M 10/ 20; FD due in class W 10/22 DON"T FORGET TURN IT IN .COM REPORT DUE ON WEDNESDAY IN CLASS ALSO
4. Historical Background Influence Test- T 10/21

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:39 AM | Permalink

Essential Question: How many tests can we take in one month? (ha,ha! Teacher joke.)

Agenda: EARLY RELEASE DAY- PSAT TESTING for All SOPHOMORES and some juniors

Homework:
1. Finish Huck Finn Readings - Friday 10/17
2. Vocabulary Quiz 8- F 10/17
3. HF Paper- RD 10/20 IN CLASS; FD W 10/22 in class
* Don't forget to run TurnItIn.com report for Wednesday's paper
4. Historical Background Test- T 10/21

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 10:16 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. How can journaling every day improve my writing? ELAALRL4
2. How can I learn to use grammar in my writing through DGP? ELAA11C1
3. How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. How can I establish organization in my Writing? ELA11W1
5. How can I analyze the theme(s) of Walden, and subsequently the Transcendentalists, by relating them to my own life? ELAALRL2

Homework
1. Huck Readings- finish by Friday
2. HF Paper- Rd due M 10/20 in class; FD due W 10/22 In class
*** ALSO. DOn't forget to run your Huck Paper through TURNITIN.COM!!!!!
3. Historical Background Influence Test - T 1021
4. Turn in your organization Outline that you got yesterday BEFORE SCHOOL Tomorrow morning for feedback (OPTIONAL!)

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:57 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1.Journal: ELA11W4 How can writing every day improve my writing?
2. DGP: How can I use proper grammar in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary Ch. 8 Words 1-20: Balderdash How can I use and acquire new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Writing Mini Lesson: Organization and Brainstorming....one step at a time How can I establish an appropriate organizational structure? ELA11W1
5. Reiew for Historical Context Test: How does Historical Context influence literature? ELAALRL3

Homework:
1. Huck Readings--finish the novel by Friday 10/17
2. Huck Finn Paper- RD M 10/20; FD W 10/22
3. Historical Background Test- T 1021
4. Read WALDEN p. 403-411 in Brick for TOMORROW T 10/14
5. Writing Orcanigzation Outline due WEDNESDAY 10/15 BEFORE SCHOOL (Optional)
6. PSAT on Wednesday!

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:51 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1.Journal: ELA11W4 How can writing every day improve my writing?
2. DGP: How can I use proper grammar in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary Quiz 7: Catchphrase How can I use and acquire new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Writing Mini Lesson: Organization! How can I establish an appropriate organizational structure? ELA11W1
Check out these handouts for help. They are also linked on the wiki:
Download file
Download file

5. Pass out notes from last Huck Finn Discussion- reflect on what we've discussed and how we can go further. ELA11LSV1
Handout: Download file

6. Huckleberry Finn Discussion: How can I volunteer contributions to a discussion to help me and my peers make meaning? ELA11LSV1

Homework:
1. Huckberry Finn Readings- continuous
2. Huck Finn Paper: RD due in class M 10/20; FD due in class W 10/21
3. Historical Bckground Influence Test- T 10/21
4. Read Thoreau's Walden (p. 403-411 in big book)- for T 10/14
5. OPTIONAL Writing Organization outline and brainstorm due WED 10/15 BEFORE HOMEROOM to Ms. Dobbs. This is if you would like her to look over your thoughts and give you guidance if you feel lost in beginning your paper.

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:28 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1.Journal: ELA11W4 How can writing every day improve my writing? How do I craft an introduction?
2. DGP: How can I use proper grammar in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary Review: Catchphrase How can I use and acquire new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Self-Reliance: manipulation/sorting of phrases --themes and historical context How can I analyze literature? ELAALRL1
5. Self-Reliance and Thomas Cole's ART How can I analyze literature and relate its themes to historical context? ELAALRL1, ELAALRL3, ELAALRL2

Homework:
1. Twain Readings-continuous
2. Vocabulary Quiz 7- Friday
3. HF Essay: RD- 10/20; FD 20/22
4. Historical Context Test - 10/21

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:57 AM | Permalink

Check out this Writing Handout. Download file

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:35 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Journal: ELA11W4 How can writing every day improve my writing? How do I craft an introduction?
Check out this Writing Handout. Download file
2. DGP: How can I use proper grammar in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Character Bodies- show and discuss: How do I analyze literature through looking at indirect characterization? ELAALRL1
4. Huck Finn Discussion: How can I enhance my understanding of literature by discussing it? ELAALRL1; ELA11LSV1

Homework:
1. Twain Readings
2. Vocabulary Quiz 7- F 10/10
3. Read Self-Reliance in BRICK p. 391-392- for Tr 10/9
4. Huck Finn Essay NEW DUE DATES: RD in class 10/20; FD in class 10/22
5. Historical Context Test (Dark Romantics, Romantics, Naturalists/Realists/Regionalists, Transcendentalists) - Tues 10/21
6. Modernist Presentation 10/22
7. Bring The Great Gatsby to class on 10/24

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:29 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Journal How can writing every day improve my writing? ELA11W4
2. DGP: How can I use proper usage and punctuation in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary ch. 7 words 11-20 How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Transcendentalist Presentation: : How does Historical context influence literature? ELAALRL3
5. Wall Posters : How does historical context influence literature? ELAALRL3
6. If time: present Huck Finn Character Bodies (if not, we will do this on Wed.) How can I analyze literature through indirect characterization? ELALRL1

Homework:
1. Twain Readings
2. Vocabulary Quiz 7- F 10/10
3. Huck Finn- Bring in 3 discussion questions (I will collect)- W 10/8
4. Read Self-Reliance in BRICK p. 391-392- for Tr 10/9
5. Huck Finn Essay NEW DUE DATES: RD in class 10/20; FD in class 10/22
6. Historical Context Test (Dark Romantics, Romantics, Naturalists/Realists/Regionalists, Transcendentalists) - Tues 10/21
7. Modernist Presentation 10/22
8. Bring The Great Gatsby to class on 10/24

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:06 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Journal: How can writing every day improve my writing? ELA11W4
2. DGP: How can I correctly use grammar and conventions? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary words 1-10: How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Twain: What is Satire? How can I analyze literature? ELAALRL1
5. Twain: Character Bodies: How can I analyze literature through examining indirect characterization? ELAALRL1

Homework:
1.Twain Readings- Continuous
2. Vocabulary Quiz 7- F 10/10
3. Huck Finn Discussion on Wednesday- please bring in 3 discussion questions (I will collect these)= W 10/8
4. Transcendentalist Presentation- T 10/7
5. Rewrite of TSL essay- T 10/7
6. Read Self-Reliance (in big Book) for TH 10/9
7. RD of Twain Essay- 10/16
8. FD of Twain Essay- 10/20

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:15 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Journal (I will collect one to read today!): How can writing every day improve my writing? ELA11W4
2. Introduction to the Huck Finn Paper/ reminder of TSL rewrite due date (new): How can revising my writing improve my writing? ELA11W2
3. Watch Moby Dick for Romantic and Dark Romantic Elements: How does historical context affect literature? ELAALRL3

Homework:
1. Huck readings- continuous
2. Rewrite TSL- T 10/7
3. Transcendentalist Presentaiton- T 10/7
4. Huck Essay due M 10/20

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 08:51 AM | Permalink

www.wikispaces.com

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 04:10 PM | Permalink

Due to an egregious oversight on my part, I will not be able to help students after school on Friday. I am in the Homecoming parade and will be leaving school early.

As such, I am pushing the due date of your TSL Rewrite back ONE day. Your rewrite is now due Tuesday 10/7 IN CLASS. You need to turn in with your paper the following: 1) your new paper; 2) your rubric for the NEW paper; 3) your OLD paper with all drafts and rubrics and Turnitin.com reports

Davia A may have the first choice of when she meets with me on Monday to discuss her paper, as she had signed up to meet with me on Friday afternoon.

All others have the following time slots, which will be filled by signing up on the WIKI!

Monday morning: 7:00 am-7:10
7:10-7:20
7:20-7:30
7:30-7:40
7:40-7:50
7:50-8:00

Monday after school:
3:45-3:55
3:55-4:05
4:05-4:15
4:15-4:25
4:25-4:35
4:35-4:45

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 02:14 PM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Journal How can writing every day improve my writing? ELA11W4
2. Writing mini-lesson: Crafting an arguable, specific, and relevant Thesis and topic sentences. How can revising my writing for specific elements improve my writing? ELA11W2
3. Huck Finn- "pop-quiz" on Indirect characterization How can I demonstrate understanding of characterization? ELAALRL1
4. Discuss Huck Finn- through the objects that each of you brought in to symbolize the Duke and the King as well as your thoughts on the theme of pretending. How can I demonstrate understanding of characterization? ELAALRL1
5. Watch some of Moby Dick - if time. How does historical context influence a text? ELAALRL3

Homework:
1. Huck Finn Readings- continuous
2. TSL Paper REVISIONS- due M 10/6
3. Transcendentalist Presentation- due T 10/7

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:46 AM | Permalink

Georgia High School Graduation Test Practice:

For either 5 or 10 points on your next vocabulary Quiz

Go to www.usatestprep.com
username: muyuf478
student password: trial

Go to the english section of the GHSGT and for 5 points take the 1/2 test and print out your score. For 10 points take the full test and print out your score. You need to achieve at least 80% in order for me to give you credit.

See Ms. D for help.

YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR PRINTED SCORE REPORT BY TUESDAY 10/7

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 04:30 PM | Permalink

The ROCK will be engraved tomorrow! Horray! Be sure to continue to practice integrity everyday!!!

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:33 AM | Permalink

Agenda:
1. Today the Guidance department will talk with you all about important guidance issues. Please be sure to pay close attention.

Homework:
1. Huck Finn Readings- continuous
(For TOMORROW- please bring in ONE object that you think represents/symbolizes either the DUKE or the KING; Also bring in one thought about the theme of PRETENDING, and be prepared to share your thoughts about both.)
2. Rewrite of TSL Meeting- M -10/6
3. No DGP or Vocabulary this week
4. Transcendentalist presentation- TR 10/7

Posted by Peyton Dobbs at 07:20 AM | Permalink