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College/Career Ready English 10

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CCR English 10 is a college and career preparatory language arts class at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Ohio. This section is taught by Mark Braam.

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Morning Availability Limited 4th Quarter

FYI: Beginning Monday, March 23, I will have outdoor student dropoff traffic duties in the back parking lot from 7:40-7:55 a.m. (all teachers have to take at least one before after school duty a year).
This means that I will NOT be available for random drop-ins to talk before school.
However, if you need help before school, you can make an appointment with me the day before or by email, and I can get a sub to take my traffic duties ... or you can come talk to me out in the parking lot!!!!
I will still be available during my 1st-bell plan in my office, or immediately after school in 3408 (Massie's room) or eventually back in my office (about 10 minutes later) in 3211.

Time in Computer Lab Available After School

As a reminder, the final paper is due on Wednesday, March 25.
Soooooo ... I will make myself AND a computer lab available Monday and Tuesday after school so that you can have access to computers and printers and me!!!!!
We will be in Computer Lab #3107, where we usually go to after school. I will stay as late as needed to help students with questions or computer skills.
Start making arrangements to get a ride home now.
 
 

Why We Proofread ... (A Continuing Series)

I have not run a proofreading mistake for a while, so when I saw this doozy, I had to add it.
It's bad enough to ever misspell "Louisiana," since it is a proper noun and the name of one out of only fifty states ... but to misspell it in 80-point type AND -- even worse -- misspell it on the front page of a Louisiana newspaper?
Yikes!!!

Adult Job and Volunteer Positions

Parents,
Seeking a job???
Here are some opportunities for part-time jobs and volunteer positions, as noted in the high school announcements (I have just rolled them all into one location):

FCSD increases substitute teacher pay! Substitute teacher rates have increased for Fairfield City Schools.  We recently raised our daily rate for sub teachers from $75 per day to $82 per day effective 2015. 
 
FCSD needs subs! Earn while students learn!  Do you have a bachelor's degree and some free time to earn while students learn? If so, you can obtain a substitute teaching license! Visit the Butler County Educational Service Center's website at www.bcesc.org. Select 'Substitute Teaching' under the 'Educators' tab. It's an excellent opportunity for anyone.  Butler County ESC at 887-3710.    
 
Fairfield Academy Seeking Volunteers: Looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can really make a difference? Fairfield Academy might be the place for you! We are looking for parents or others interested in volunteering a few hours a week at the school (located at 211 Donald Drive) to assist with greeting visitors and answering the telephone. If this interests you, please contact Director Patty Wiedman at 513-858-7600, or send an email to [email protected] .
 
FCSD seeking substitute bus drivers:  Do you like to drive? Do you like kids? Do you like driving kids? Consider becoming a substitute bus driver with the Fairfield City Schools! It's a great way to earn while FCSD students learn. We pay $14 per hour and no CDL is required. We'll provide behind-the-wheel training. If you are interested in applying please call Terry Zboril at (513) 829-6603.
Earn While FCSD Students Learn - Other Substitute Opportunities Available! Looking for an opportunity to be part of our students' growth and "earn while they learn?" Being a substitute for Fairfield City Schools is a great way to get involved with students and earn money while doing so! Substitutes are needed to fill employee absences as well as for special circumstances that may occur. We offer substitute opportunities as educational assistants (at least $9 per hour); food service assistants ($9 per hour); custodians (at least $9.14 per hour); and bus drivers ($14 per hour). If you are interested in any of these or know someone who might be, please call Bev Stacy at (513) 858-7103, or visit our website by clicking  this link  for more information. http://tinyurl.com/FCSDOpportunities
 

Conferences, March 19 and 26

Here is another reminder that two Parent/Teacher conference nights are coming up rapidly. The following is what it says in the daily announcements:
 
Our evening conferences (originally scheduled for February 18) have been rescheduled for Thursday, March 19, from 3:30-7:00 pm.  We are also having conferences on March 26.  If you would like to set up a conference time with your student's teachers for either night, please call 942-2999, extension 142.  All conference times are by appointment only!  

OGT Schedule and Room/Computer Lab Reminder

I had sent a daily OGT schedule home with the students last week, plus I had been telling them daily about the fact we are in computer labs when we meet, but based upon today, perhaps a reminder is in order!
Here is the remainder of the OGT schedule (whenever my class does meet, it will be in the Computer Lab 2210B, next to the second-floor stairwell in the back hallway, where we will be working on the paper due March 25):
 
Tuesday – Math
8-10:50 Testing
2nd Bell 11-11:55
4A 12-12:30
5a 12:35 – 1:05
5C 1:10 – 1:40
7th Bell 1:45 – 2:30

Wednesday – Writing
8-10:50 Testing
2rd Bell 11-11:55
4A 12-12:30
5a 12:35 – 1:05
5C 1:10 – 1:40
6th Bell 1:45 – 2:30

Thursday – Science
8-10:50 Testing
1st Bell 11 – 11:25
2nd Bell 11:30 – 11:55
4A 12-12:30
5a 12:35 – 1:05
5C 1:10 – 1:40
7th Bell 1:45 – 2:30

Friday - Social Studies
8-10:50 Testing
2nd Bell 11-11:20
3rd Bell 11:25 – 11:55
4A 12-12:30
5a 12:35 – 1:05
5C 1:10 – 1:40
6th Bell 1:45 – 2:05
7th Bell 2:10 – 2:30

Reminder of various due dates, other important dates

Here are several important upcoming dates:
* Today, March 11, was the original due date for all reading logs, vocabulary and book annotations. I have extended that one day to Thursday, as announced in class today.
* ALL late work must be turned in by Friday, March 13, as it has been announced in class all week, as the end of the quarter is March 17.
* OGT testing begins Monday, March 16 and runs through Friday, March 20.
* As mentioned, the quarter ends Tuesday, March 17.
* Conferences are being held Thursdays, March 19 and March 26.
* Spring break begins Saturday, March 28. 

Reminder: Due Date for Ind. Novel Packet, Annotations

As noted in class on Friday, the due date for the Independent Novel Packet -- which includes the Final Reading Log and Vocabulary List -- plus Annotations in the book, is Wednesday, March 11. The log should be complete through the end of the book.
Also, the assignment information for the Independent Novel Take-Home Test/Paper will distributed on Monday.

Persuasion Fallacies Of Thinking 2015 powerpoint

Attached is a PowerPoint on Persuasion Fallacies of Thinking completed in class on Friday, March 6. The note sheet is attached separately. Bring the completed worksheet to class daily, as it will used to help identify different fallacies in arguments, persuasive pieces, and advertising.
As noted in class, being able to recognize such fallacies is a skill needed in the real world.

Fallacies of Thinking Note Sheet

Attached is a notesheet used with Persuasion Fallacies of Thinking PowerPoint completed in class on Friday, March 6. The PowerPoint is attached separately. Bring this worksheet to class daily, as it will used to help identify different fallacies in arguments, persuasive pieces, and advertising.
As noted in class, being able to recognize such fallacies is a skill needed in the real world.

Malcolm X Protect Ourselves Questions and Text

Attached is a the second set of articles and questions dealing with the art of persuasion. This set, dealing with a famous interview with Malcolm X, was distributed in class on Wednesday, March 4.
Students are to complete the first set -- about a Martin Luther King speech -- before starting the text about Malcolm X (the MLK speech was distributed Tuesday).
The Malcolm X text originally was going to be distributed only after students showed me that they had completed the MLK speech (likely on Thursday), but I have distributed it on Wednesday on the chance that we may have a snow day Thursday.
As of right now, the two sets of questions will be due on Friday, March 6. At the latest, even with snow days, they will be due on Monday.

Reminder: Response #3 is due Thursday, March 5

Reminder: Response #3 is due Thursday, March 5. 
I also need late responses for Nos. 1 & 2.
 
NOTE: We will be working in our room Wednesday with a computer cart, so bring a flash drive or another method of saving your work.
 
 

MLK Stride Toward Freedom Questions & Text

Attached is the text and question for MLK's "Stride Toward Freedom." Read the questions, read the text, then answer the questions. This was handed out in class on Tuesday, March 3, and worked on some in class. When each student is finished with the questions, the student is to show completed work to me, and then they will receive a second text, this one by Malcolm X. Both articles and their questions will likely be due on Friday, March 6. 
The Malcolm X packet will be posted separately at a later date.

Rubric for Rhetoric Ads Poster

Attached is a rubric for a Rhetoric Ads Poster that students will be creating for class on Friday and Monday. It will be done in partners; however, if students are absent both days, they will be expected to complete the 60-point project on their own. It will be due at the start of class on Tuesday, March 3. A template for the project will be posted separately.