Block Day, March 28&29 ~ Finish those speeches

PEACE

If you did not give your speech Wed. or Thurs., be prepared on Monday after break.
 

Journal 100 (it's a special one)

I will be checking on Monday, April 9.

* Please write well crafted responses. That means complete sentences, appropriate grammar and spelling.

A Better Life

1. In this story Carlos (dad) lost his truck, lost the money he borrowed from his sister, and was deported. However, in the process of looking for the thief, he gained something that was very important. What

was it?

2. What are Carlos's important personality traits?

3. Carlos could be considered a man of great faith? In what way? Explain. 

Across a Hundred Mountains

1. In spite of all the suffering Juana watches her mother go through, she eventually repeats her mother's actions. Is Juana's desire to find her father worthy of such a sacrifice? explain.

2. After Lupe participates in the "whipping", her life plummets after receiving no redemption from this violent ritual. Is her faith itself altered? Explain.  

3. Duality is a predominant theme in the book. Besides Juana, are there any other characters who develop different identities? What characters resemble one another, especially in terms of what they mean to Juana/Adelina? 

Tuesday, March 27 ~ Yes, you still have work to do!

For those of you who planned to earn extra credit by presenting today, be prepared to present on Block Day, Wed. or Thurs.


I told you there would be an assignment with the movie. It appears the water problem has opened up the opportunity to follow through on that assignment, so here you go!

Journal 100 (it's a special one)
I will be checking on Block.

* Please write well crafted responses. That means complete sentences, appropriate grammar and spelling.

A Better Life

1. In this story Carlos (dad) lost his truck, lost the money he borrowed from his sister, and was deported. However, in the process of looking for the thief, he gained something that was very important. What
was it?

2. What are Carlos's important personality traits?

3. Carlos could be considered a man of great faith? In what way? Explain. 

Across a Hundred Mountains

1. In spite of all the suffering Juana watches her mother go through, she eventually repeats her mother's actions. Is Juana's desire to find her father worthy of such a sacrifice? explain.

2. After Lupe participates in the "whipping", her life plummets after receiving no redemption from this violent ritual. Is her faith itself altered? Explain.  

3. Duality is a predominant theme in the book. Besides Juana, are there any other characters who develop different identities? What characters resemble one another, especially in terms of what they mean to Juana/Adelina?

Monday, March 26 ~ Let's finish the book!

FYI: Speeches begin tomorrow.

Across a Hundred Mountains

 p.239 "During the bus ride to Chilpancingo,...."

Block Day, March 22&23 ~ Those droopy eyes are back

Across a Hundred Mountains
p. 196 - Adelina: "Adelina was afraid...."
p. 224 - Juana: "Juana switched off the light...."

HOMEWORK
Read
p. 225 - Adelina: "The taxicab ambled...."
p. 239 - Adelina: "Perhaps you can help her die in peace."

SPEECHES ARE COMING!!!
Click here to review the story/speech rubric and requirements for our final project with this novel.

Wednesday, March 21 ~ Ding Dong Elias is dead!

Across a Hundred Mountains

p. 156 - Adelina: "Adelina sat beside...."
p. 195 - Juana: "That's a good birthday wish, ...."

Finish for HOMEWORK

Tuesday, March 20 ~ Which speech have you chosen?

Across a Hundred Mountains


In class today please read the following pages independently and finish for HOMEWORK. I will return Wednesday with a QUIZ.

Read p. 125 - Adelina: "She met Diana on Christmas Eve...."
         p. 155 - Juana: "She listened to them...."

Monday, March 19 ~ It's quarter 4!

 HS - Extended Assembly Schedule

       ASB Elections - 9th - 11th (HS Gym)

Have you heard about the SAT workshop taught by Mr. Hallock? Click here to learn more. 
Also, here is a video about the boot camp option. 


SPEECHES ARE COMING!!!

Click here to review the story/speech rubric for our final project with this novel.


HOMEWORK
Across a Hundred Mountains 
Read pgs. 107-124 

P. 107 - Adelina: "Don Ernesto had never married...."
P. 124 - Juana: "Let's go home, Ama," 

Block Day, March 15&16 ~ What is it about those droopy eyes? What about those green eyes?

 

Across a Hundred Mountains

• Discussion/Read 

• On your own you'll continue reading:

Start at p.76 -  Adelina: "Adelina stared at the young man...."
Stop at p. 92 - Juana: "She felt a deep, deep hatred...."

Journal 22 - I will check the last 10 mins. of class.

1. Any guesses about the young man with droopy eyes? Who possesses the beautiful green eyes?
2. Is the baby the son of Elias or Miguel? How do you know?
3. Prediction: What will Juana do with the hatred that is now overcoming her?

HOMEWORK
Continue reading through p. 106 - Juana: "And in order to find him,...."
Reading QUIZ on Monday.

Wednesday, March 14 - End of quarter is Friday

Grammar/Vocab QUIZ today!

Across a Hundred Mountains

•  Discussion/Read
•  Start at p. 65 - Juana: "Juana rummaged...."

HOMEWORK
Nope!

Tuesday, March 13 ~ Annotated Bibs are due!

Turn in annotated bib.
Check Journal 21

ANNOUNCEMENT

• From a few student activists: Please join us on Wednesday, March 14th during break for a sit in at the amphitheater to protest gun violence at schools. We will be passing out information on how to register ant pre-register to vote. Posters are welcome as long as they are school appropriate and respectful. 

FYI: QUIZZES tomorrow

• Grammar (commas, semi-colons and colons)
• Vocab (know all 20)

Across a Hundred Mountains

• Discussion/Read

• Starting point: p. 57 Juana - "Don Elias came back...."                 
• Ending point:  p. 64 - Adelina -  "She could still see Dr. Luna...." 

HOMEWORK
Prepare for your grammar and vocab quiz

Monday, March 12 ~ Why does that coyote look so familiar?

FYI:
Annotated Bib due tomorrow - Printed hard copy
Grammar and Vocab QUIZ on Wednesday, March 14

Across a Hundred Mountains

•  Read through p. 56 - "Adelina: Adelina looked at the old man's blind eye........"

HOMEWORK

Journal 21 will be checked on Tuesday, March 13.

1. Compare the similarities between Adelina and Juana. You may want to use a Venn Diagram like this one.

            
2. How do you guess the old man coyote (with the bad eye) knows Adelina?
3. Do you think Anita's death was Juana's fault?
4. What is the significance of the story Apa tells Juana on her birthday? (33-34)
5. What is Miguel's main reason for leaving? Do you think he has other options?
6. What do the symbols represent? (owl, plates, the moon)

Block Day, March 8 & 9 ~ Peer Edit

Across a Hundred Mountains

• Discussion/QUIZ through pg.31
• Homework - Read through pg. 45

ANNOTATED BIB

• Peer edit
• Finished product Due Tuesday, March 13
• MLA Format Review
• Annotations Review
• Citation Review
• Example.
• Annotated Bibliography Rubric (100 pts.)

HOMEWORK

• Read through pg. 45 - Final Sentence - Juana: "As Juana brushed her mother's hair......."
• Annotated Bibliography due Tuesday
• QUIZ - Wednesday - Grammar (comma, semi-colon and colon) and Vocab

Wednesday, March 7 ~ The moon has two faces

WARM UP

SAT Vocab Word of the Day #20:

VERACITY (n) - unwillingness to tell lies

GRAMMAR (colon)

Bedford - p. 407 - 35-1 (1-5)

Across a Hundred Mountains

Read: p.15-31

Start at: "Adelina took out the rusty white rosary...."

HOMEWORK

Annotated Bib due on Tuesday, March 13
Peer edit on Block

FYI: Grammar and Vocab QUIZ on Wednesday, March 14

Tuesday, March 6 ~ Should Juana be held responsible?

WARM UP

SAT Vocab Word of the Day #19:

UMBRAGE (n) - resentment, offense

GRAMMAR (colon)

Bedford - p.404-406 (35a-c) - Take notes - Add to Journal 19

Across a Hundred Mountains - Read through p. 14

Annotated Bibliography - if time permits

HOMEWORK
Annotated Bib due in 1 week.

Monday, March 5 ~ Grande begins

IMMIGRATION RESEARCH

• You should have 4 out of the 6 sources needed for your annotated bibliography.
• Annotated Bibliographies due on Tuesday, 3/13 as a hard copy.
• All is due to turnitin.com on 3/13 as well. 
• Peer Review: Check for MLA format, citation structure, annotation requirements, etc...

Some Helpful Links:

• MLA Format Review
• Annotations Review
• Citation Review
• Example.
• Annotated Bibliography Rubric (100 pts.)

ACROSS A HUNDRED MOUNTAINS

• Before you read...
• Opinion Poll (Agree/Disagree Activity)
• 1. It should is the responsibility of the oldest child to care for the younger siblings when the parents are working.
• 2. My parents have sacrificed something to give me a better life. 
• 3. Only through redemption can a person finally get rest and peace when there has once been a conflict.
• 4. There are some mistakes that cannot be redeemed.
• 5. I can stay up for 48 hours if I have to. 
• Read first ten pages (two chapters: Adelina and Juana)

HW: Finish Annotated Bibliography

Block Day, March 1&2 ~ Annotated Bibliography

WARM UP

SAT Vocab Word of the Day #18:

TRITE (adj) - repeated too often; over familiar through overuse

GRAMMAR - The semicolon

Bedford 34-2 (p.403-404) a-e and 1-5) Continue J19

IMMIGRATION

Today in class you have the opportunity to work on your annotated bibliography.
On Monday you should have 4 out your 6 annotations completed. I will be checking and awarding points to those who are on track. USE YOUR TIME WISELY!

• Trade your work so far with a partner. Check their citation structure and annotation content. 
• EQ: Is this work going to set you up for an easily written research paper (quotes and statistics cited)?

ACROSS A HUNDRED MOUNTAINS

• Journal 20: Author Notes ~ Take half a page of bullet point notes on our author, Reyna Grande, while you watch this video.

You will need the book on Monday.