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Honors English
IV
M I A M I N O R T H W E S T E R N S E N I O R
E N G L I S H I V
P E R I O D S :
– R O O M 3 0 6 2
Mr. Williams
September 1, Tuesday
Jose ‘07
Jahmad ‘12
Tareem ‘11
Cimina ‘07
Sara ‘16
Travon ‘17
*Purple Button Series
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Today’s Agenda: Week 1; Day - 1___
Home Study Assigned
Kay ‘09
Javaris ‘17
Jonathan ‘09
What’s YOUR Game plan?
Welcome to the Honors English
Experience!
You will work hard!You will have rough days!
You will have seamless days!You will hate some days!
You will love others!One thing is guaranteed: you will learn!
yoUr tEaChEr:* Mr. R. Williams [Pops]
* 3rd of 4 boys
* A Naturalized Citizen
* Teaching for 18+ Years
* Loves Superheroes, learning, working out, and animals
This Year, I am:
1. English 3 Honors Teacher
2. English 4 Teacher
3. English 4 Honors Teacher
4. AP English Literature Teacher
5. Epsilon Sponsor
6. AP Department Chair
7. Teacher Mentor
8. Asst. Athletic Director over Academics
(Academic Coach)
House KeepingWrite down your schedules
Syllabus Review
Around the Room
Agenda & “Purple Button” Series
Class Websites
Review Handouts
How are you feeling?
* Think about COVID -19?
*How do you feel about the school
year?
*Think about what’s next for
you.
Whatchu’ heard?* What have you heard about this class?
*What have you heard about me?
Rules of OnlineEngagement
Here are some rules to abide by during online learning:
1. Find a Quiet space to learn
2. Organize and prep your work area daily.
3. Be on time
4. Be Respectful & Mature
5. Be careful with food and drink.
*NOTE: These rules will transition over to Hybrid Instruction, as well.
All Turned-In Assignments Must Be Headed Like This:Name:
Period:
Date:
Title of the Assignment:
Upper Lefthand corner
MNW Baseball @mnwbas - 81010
MNW Basketball 81010 - @mnwbask
MNW Football 81010 - @mnwfoot
MNW Soccer 81010 - @mnwso
MNW Track 81010 - @mnwtr
MNW Volleyball 81010 - @mnwvo
MNW Wrestling 81010 - @mnww
MNW Athletes
Vocabulary Card (1):
From the vocabulary card you choose, complete both questions.
Handbook ReviewMake Sure you follow, highlight, and keep up with your Handbook.
Another will not be provided.
Around the RoomSupplies desk one: stapler, missed assignments, assignment box
Paperwork Shelves
Trays versus Assignment Box
Supplies desk two: colors, highlighters, and glues sticks
Epsilon HeadQuarters!
Class’s Websites
www.mrwilliamsengiv.weebly.com
TedTalk and other videos, handouts, and booklets will be posted on site. Most notes, however, will not.
www.k12.com
www.dadeschools.net/studentportal
www.facebook.com
One of you per class needs to become the Webmaster of this page.
Pops’ emails are on handbooks, as well. [email protected]
3062 BirthdaYS
HENG4 HandoutsItem Page Count/Frequency
Honors Literary Devices Handout 3 pages (once)
HENG4 Scholarly Seminar 49 pages (once or do not print*)
Tone Vocabulary Sheet 1 Page (once)
Room 3062 Calendar 2 Pages (monthly)
Literary Critique Questions (Lit. Crit) 4 Pages (once)
Archetype Handbook 13 pages (once)
Mnemonics of Analysis 3 pages (once)
Essay Rubric 1 page (once)
Other documents *varies (once)
You may print on the back of each page.
ALL ABOUT ME
I’ve shared some of myself with you, now it’s your turn. Answer the following questions below with explanations and clarifications, and prepare to share at least 3 with the
rest of the class.
1. A nickname I have is…
2. I live with…
3. I believe…
4. Something people would never believe about me are…
5. A Favorite Superhero is…
6. A favorite hobby is…because…
7. Is there anything I should know that would hinder you
academically?
8. This year, I plan to…
9. One word that describes me adequately is…
10. Academically, I plan to…
11. A favorite Netflix show/movie is…
12. What I like about English is…
13. What I dislike about English is…
14. I like when teachers…15. I dislike when
teachers…16. One section of the
handbook I like is…17. One section of the handbook I dislike is…
18. One quote I like is…19. I promise Mr. Williams
that…20. I promise myself that…
21. A question I have is…22. I’m prepping for life after
high school by…23. My favorite day of the week
is…24. A favorite food I have is…
ALL ABOUT ME
ALL ABOUT ME Quiz
We’ve all shared out and learned about each other. You’ve also taken notes on each presenter.
Now, go ahead and write down 1 thing you remember about the 5 students on the list given.
Work on K12/IOL Assignment[independent study]
*Due 8/31– 9/4
Go Over Handbook and
Contract with Parent/Guardian
– have them (and yourself) sign
it!
“How to Study”
Presentation
Print Up & bring in
Handouts from Class
Website
Diagnostic Exams on
Thursday/Friday/Monday
Welcome Back!Home Study Overview
*Purple Button Series
Start Strong!
Visit Class Website & Print Up Documents
*Due 9/2 and 9/3
next Class
www.mrwilliamsengiv.weebly.com
The “How to Study” [HTS] PowerPoint Presentation
•HENG3:
Due September 10 – September 11
Prepare A “How to Study” [HTS] PowerPoint
You may choose to present one of the
following tips or another that works for
you. PowerPoints should be no more
than 2 slides.
Cornell Notes Mnemonics
Improving Listening Skills
Good Writing Skills
Re-writing /Typing Notes
Other Note-taking Skills
Skimming Time Management Skills
Note Cards Active in Class Discussions
Keep Up with Reading Effectively Highlighting
Visualizing Saving Everything
Annotation Study Groups
Independent Work Reading Out loud
GroupChats Re-enacting plays/novels
Other….
Due September 10 – September 11
BRING IN SIGNED DOCUMENTS/
GOOGLE FORM
* Due by September 4
September 3, Thursday
Jose ‘07
Jahmad ‘12
Tareem ‘11
Cimina ‘07
Sara ‘16
Travon ‘17
*Purple Button Series
#20
19
-20
20
#H
on
ors
Ro
ckSt
ars
#Po
psK
ids
Today’s Agenda: Week 1; Day - 2___
Home Study Assigned
Kay ‘09
Javaris ‘17
Jonathan ‘09
Vocabulary Card (2):
From the vocabulary card you choose, complete both questions.
House KeepingWrite down your schedules
Syllabus Review
Around the Room
Class Websites
Review Handouts
College Prepping 101
From the list provided,
Choose 8 items.(Think of what’s important for you this year, as you transition into adulthood).
Make a vertical list on your desk.
Take a pic with your phone and email it.
Yes, it’s that simple.
As Juniors/Seniors, we are going to start a process to make you successful this year and beyond.
House Keeping
Cell Phones & Agendas
1
Facebook Rhetoric [FBR’s]!
2Reviewing Printed Materials
3
Book Distribution?
4
Honors English IV Portfolio/ Scholarly Seminar
5
When prompted, the class will choose a student(s) who will respond or post a topic on the class’s Facebook page.
Each member of the class is then expected to respond to this post.
You need to use elements of discourse from our class. This may include, vocabulary words, rhetorical devices, quotes from philosophers, etc.
Your grade is determined by the quality of your response.
You have one week for your response.
Facebook Rhetoric [FBR’s]
1. A nickname I have is…
2. I live with…
3. I believe…
4. Something people would never believe about me are…
5. A Favorite Superhero is…
6. A favorite hobby is…because…
7. Is there anything I should know that would hinder you
academically?
8. This year, I plan to…
9. One word that describes me adequately is…
10. Academically, I plan to…
11. A favorite Netflix show/movie is…
12. What I like about English is…
13. What I dislike about English is…
14. I like when teachers…15. I dislike when
teachers…16. One section of the
handbook I like is…17. One section of the handbook I dislike is…
18. One quote I like is…19. I promise Mr. Williams
that…20. I promise myself that…
21. A question I have is…22. I’m prepping for life after
high school by…23. My favorite day of the week
is…24. A favorite food I have is…
ALL ABOUT ME
Work on K12/IOL Assignment[independent study]
*Due 8/31– 9/4
Go Over Handbook and
Contract with Parent/Guardian
– have them (and yourself) sign
it!
“How to Study”
[HTS] Presentation
Print Up & bring in
Handouts from Class
Website
My 2019-2020 Study Schedule
[Small Version]
Diagnostic Exams on
Monday
Youtbing (1): Junior Year
Welcome Back!Home Study Overview
*Purple Button Series
Start Strong!
My
2020 – 2021
Study
Schedule
(1)M R . W I L L I A M S ’ E N G L I S H C L A S S E S
Due September 11
8 ½ x 11 Copy [First]
The “How to Study” [HTS] PowerPoint Presentation
•HENG3:
Due September 10 – September 11
Have a Great Weekend!Be safe!
Be Productive!
