Tuesday 5/29:
In your WNB tell the story of your name. Why were you given the name you have? What were the other alternatives? Who made the final decision? This should be told like a story so have some fun with it. Vocab 2 due on Friday.
Friday 5/25:
Congratulations on making it through your final!! Have a fantastic long weekend!!
Thursday 5/24:
Last day of final is tomorrow. Be ready to finish because you will not be given extra time.
Wednesday 5/23:
Get a good night's sleep and be ready with your class texts graphic organizer tomorrow.
Tuesday 5/22:
Continue working on your graphic organizer. I have put a digital copy on my website which you may type into if you'd like. Just remember that you are only allowed to bring in one page for Change and one page for Isolation.
Monday 5/21:
Bring in anything that you have at home or in your locker which has to do with MSND or The Pearl. Welcome to English final week!!
Friday 5/18:
Periods 1&7: Anthem projects are due on Monday with your written reflection included.
Periods 3&8: Finish reading Fahrenheit 451.
All classes: Bring in anything that you have at home or in your locker which has to do with MSND or The Pearl. All next week is prepping for and completing the final so get ready!!
Wednesday and Thursday I forgot to post...sorry
Tuesday 5/15:
Periods 1&7: Complete the project plan on the green assignment sheet given out in class today.
Periods 3&8: Finish reading section 2 in Fahrenheit.
All classes: Student-faculty basketball game is Thursday, bring a canned food item for your entry ticket and wear blue to support the student team!!
Monday 5/14:
Periods 1&7: Finish Step #2 on the blue sheet given out in class today. Remember that you only have to give the page number and then an explanation of how the example from the text relates to the big idea.
Periods 3&8: Read to the break on page 91. Remember to post-it!
All classes: Student-Faculty basketball game on Thursday after school! Bring one canned good as your ticket in. BE THERE!!!
Friday 5/11:
Periods 1&7: Finish the paradigms shift worksheet if you did not finish it in class.
Periods 3&8: In your WNB answer the questions that follow the break down of Beatty's speech your were given in class.
Thursday 5/10:
Periods 1&7: In your WNB answer the following questions: 1) How do you think Equality's society was created? 2) Do you think it could ever happen in our society?
Periods 3&8: Finish reading the first section of Fahrenheit.
All classes: vocab 1 due tomorrow.
Wednesday 5/9:
I was out sick so the homework is the same as yesterday.
Tuesday 5/8:
Periods 1&7: read chapters 10 and 11.
Periods 3&8: read and post-it to the break on page 48.
All classes: vocab 1 due on Friday.
Monday 5/7:
Periods 1&7: finish reading chapter 6 and read chapter 7.
Periods 3&8: read pages 1-the break on p. 24. Make sure to make detailed post-it notes as you read.
All classes: Vocab 1 due on Friday.
Friday 5/4:
Periods 1&7: read chapters 3-5 and complete the questions on the green sheet given out in class today.
Periods 3&8: complete the Fear and censorship worksheet given out in class today.
All classes: wear Navy on Monday and don't forget your team picture money. Vocab 1 is due on Friday!
Thursday 5/3:
Periods 1&7: Complete the fear chart we began in class. I've put a blank copy on the class handouts tab of my website.
Periods 3&8: Select one quote from the pink handout given in class and in your WNB explain how it relates to the theme of censorship. The quotes and the notes from class are on the class handouts tab of my website.
All classes: Vocab 1 due NEXT Friday, 5/11
Wednesday 5/2:
Period1: Rework the journal you did for Chapter 2 using today's activity regarding paradigms.
Periods 3&8: research and bring in 5 facts about censorship. This can be bulleted in your WNB or you can print out your information.
Period 7: Answer Question 3 from the blue sheet handed out in class today. Write your answer in your WNB.
All classes: Vocab 1 is due on Friday 5/11
Tuesday 5/1:
Period 1:
Anthem Chapter 2 Homework-Finish reading Chapter 2 AND...
Complete the following tasks. Address the necessary questions in a thorough and detailed journal entry in the first section of your writer’s notebook:
1) Reread pages 46 & 47.
2) Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, sadness, embarrassment, etc.) why is fear the prevalent emotion in Equality’s society?
3) How does fear play into/affect your 8thgrade paradigms? When is it a problem? When does it motivate you? Provideat least one specific exampleof a time when you deal with fear in regards to defining an element of your world! (Length: At least one full paragraph!)
Period 7: Read chapter 2.
Periods 3&8: none:)
Monday 4/30:
Periods 1&7:AnthemJournal Prompt-Complete this in your WNB. This is due TOMORROW!!
Anthem (n.) -a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism
The transition from adolescence to adulthood involves developing a personal identity, a sense of self. An anthem can often times help a person or group of people define an element of their identity. What if you had to write your own anthem? What would you include? Write at least two (2) paragraphs that describes you and explains what makes you uniquely you. Consider your future goals and dreams; what you value in a friend; favorite pets; preferred sports and hobbies; best-loved music, literature, movies, etc.
·In the first paragraph, write about what is important to you! What do you value in your life? How does that define you?
·In the second paragraph, write about your future goals and dreams! What are you doing now to make those goals and dreams come true? Explain!
NOTE:Please note, upon completion of our novella,Anthem, we will revisit your personal philosophy. With this in mind, make sure you are thorough, thoughtful, and 100% honest.
Periods 3&8:continue working on your isolation project. Presentations begin Tomorrow!
Friday 4/27:
Periods 1&7: AnthemJournal Prompt-Complete this in your WNB. This is due ON TUESDAY!!
Anthem (n.) -a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism
The transition from adolescence to adulthood involves developing a personal identity, a sense of self. An anthem can often times help a person or group of people define an element of their identity. What if you had to write your own anthem? What would you include? Write at least two (2) paragraphs that describes you and explains what makes you uniquely you. Consider your future goals and dreams; what you value in a friend; favorite pets; preferred sports and hobbies; best-loved music, literature, movies, etc.
·In the first paragraph, write about what is important to you! What do you value in your life? How does that define you?
·In the second paragraph, write about your future goals and dreams! What are you doing now to make those goals and dreams come true? Explain!
NOTE:Please note, upon completion of our novella,Anthem, we will revisit your personal philosophy. With this in mind, make sure you are thorough, thoughtful, and 100% honest.
Periods 3&8:continue working on your isolation project. Presentations begin on Tuesday!
Thursday 4/26:
Periods 1&7: AnthemJournal Prompt-Complete this in your WNB. This is due ON TUESDAY!!
Anthem (n.) -a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism
The transition from adolescence to adulthood involves developing a personal identity, a sense of self. An anthem can often times help a person or group of people define an element of their identity. What if you had to write your own anthem? What would you include? Write at least two (2) paragraphs that describes you and explains what makes you uniquely you. Consider your future goals and dreams; what you value in a friend; favorite pets; preferred sports and hobbies; best-loved music, literature, movies, etc.
· In the first paragraph, write about what is important to you! What do you value in your life? How does that define you?
· In the second paragraph, write about your future goals and dreams! What are you doing now to make those goals and dreams come true? Explain!
NOTE:Please note, upon completion of our novella,Anthem, we will revisit your personal philosophy. With this in mind, make sure you are thorough, thoughtful, and 100% honest.
Periods 3&8: continue working on your isolation project. Presentations begin on Tuesday! All classes: make sure to "dress to impress" for career day tomorrow.
Wednesday 4/25:
Periods 1&7: Finish reading chapter 1 in Anthem and answer questions 1-4 on the orange question sheet I gave you in class. Periods 3&8: Work on your isolation presentations. Remember that tomorrow is the last day you will have to work in class. All classes: make sure to "dress to impress" for career day on Friday.
Tuesday 4/24:
Periods 1&7: In you WNB expand on two of the statements from today's in-class survey. Periods 3&8: Work on your isolation project. All classes: make sure to "dress to impress" for career day on Friday.
Monday 4/23:
Welcome back from vacation! Periods 1&7: In your WNB select a song to represent your utopia and a song to represent your dystopia. Explain why you have selected each song. Periods 3&8: In your WNB select one song that you feel best represents the theme of isolation then explain how and why it does. Also, print out a copy of your lyrics to be brought into class tomorrow.
Friday 4/13:
Happy Vacation!
Thursday 4/12:
Wear navy for our mini team day tomorrow!
Wednesday 4/11:
None
We have book talks tomorrow so you need to make sure you have your WNB with you to write down recommendations. Wear navy on Friday and be ready for Bingo with the seniors!!
Tuesday 4/10:
Periods 1&7: Finish describing your utopia and dystopia in your WNB. Periods 3&8: Answer the following in your WNB: What does it mean to be isolated? What does it feel like? Is it by choice or by force? Is it positive or negative?
Thursday 4/5:
Promotion poem due on Tuesday.
Wednesday 4/4:
The Pearl soundtrack due tomorrow. Final draft of promotion poem due on Tuesday.
Tuesday 4/3:
Continue working on your CD. A draft of your promotion poem is due tomorrow, I have put a page of sentence starters to help you out on my class handouts tab. You will also have the last half of the period to do any last minute work needed for your CD project. CD project due on Thursday. Final copy of promotion poem due on Tuesday.
Monday 4/2:
All drafts of write-ups due tomorrow. They do not need to be typed for tomorrow but they will need to be typed for Wed. The final project is due on Thursday.
Friday 3/30:
LIGHT IT UP BLUE ON MONDAY!!! WEAR ANY AND ALL SHADES OF BLUE TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR WORLD AUTISM DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN LIGHT IT UP BLUE GO TO WWW.LIGHTITUPBLUE.ORG. Please have at least 3 of your CD write ups for Monday. You will have another work day on Monday so you may also bring your listening devices again. Same rules apply.
Thursday 3/29:
Bring in printed out lyrics of songs to use in your project and/or a listening device to use to find songs/lyrics for the project. Independent vocab quiz tomorrow. Reminder! If you choose to bring in a listening device it is to be used ONLY for English, you must have headphones, and if it is misplaced it is not my fault!! Be responsible for your own items please!
Wednesday 3/28:
Finish reading Chapter 6. Keep the ending to yourself so that you don't spoil it for anyone else!!
Tuesday 3/27:
Finish the yellow chapter 5 question packet which was started in class. Remember that your independent vocab quiz is on Friday.
Monday 3/26:
Read and Post-it chapter 5 of The Pearl. Remember that your independent vocab quiz is on Friday.
Friday 3/23:
Read and Post-it chapter 4 of The Pearl. Remember that your independent vocab quiz is on Friday.
Thursday 3/22:
Complete the "Looking Glass River" poem activity in the packet we've been working on. Remember that your independent vocab quiz is next Friday.
Wednesday 3/21:
Complete the Author's Craft chart in the packet given to you today...just the chart.
Tuesday 3/20:
We were in Philly...look at what was assigned last night.
Monday 3/19:
Read and post-it chapter 3 for Wednesday. Last vocab list of the quarter for all classes due on Wednesday also. Philly trip tomorrow! To be late is to be left!
Friday 3/16:
Period 1: read and post-it Ch. 2 and complete the song worksheet. Periods 3,7&8: complete the song worksheet. All classes: last vocab for the quarter is due on Wed.
Thursday 3/15:
Period 1: have chapter 1 read for tomorrow. Periods 3,7&8: Read and post-it chapter 2. Final vocab of the quarter for all classes due on Wed. 3/21.
Wednesday 3/14:
Read chapter one in The Pearl and bring in your own sticky notes. Period 1 I don't meet you tomorrow so this will be due for Friday. Final vocab of the quarter for all classes due on Wed. 3/21.
Tuesday 3/13:
Please answer the following question in your WNB. Is killing another person every justifiable? If so, under what circumstances? Should it always be a punishable offense? Give an example and explain. Final vocab of the quarter for all classes due on Wed. 3/21.
Monday 3/12:
Finish the Carmel Point questions which you started in class. Please make sure that you are following all directions and answering the questions properly.
Friday 3/9:
None
Congratulations on making it through the English CMT's!!! Next week is math and science then you're done!!
Thursday 3/8:
Finish DRP exercises if not done in class.
Wednesday 3/7:
Have the reading comprehension packet I gave you on Tuesday completed for class tomorrow. Periods 3&8:vocab 3 is due tomorrow.
Tuesday 3/6:
Reading comprehension CMT's start tomorrow, otherwise no homework. Periods 3&8:vocab 3 is due on Thursday...this is a date change.
Monday 3/5:
None:) Don't forget that the writing test is tomorrow for CMT's. Get your thinking caps on! Periods 3&8:vocab 3 is due on Wednesday.
Friday 3/2:
A new, revised, typed copy of the 3 paragraphs you revised this week will be due on Monday. The revisions should be done, all you should need to do is type an introduction, 1 body paragraph and a conclusion.Periods 3&8:vocab 3 is due on Wednesday.
Thursday 3/1:
A new, revised, typed copy of the 3 paragraphs you revised this week will be due on Monday. The revisions should be done, all you should need to do is type an introduction, 1 body paragraph and a conclusion. Periods 3&8: vocab 3 is due on Wednesday.
Wednesday 2/29:
Revise your original conclusion from the persuasive essay we've been working with.
Tuesday 2/28:
Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due tomorow.
Periods 1&7: vocab 2 is due tomorrow. All classes: select one body paragraph from your persuasive essay to revise for tomorrow. GetOliver Twist essay signed if you have not already done so.
Monday 2/27:
Get Oliver Twist essay signed. Revise your intro paragraph from the October persuasive essay based on the notes we took in class today. Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due on Wednesday.
Friday 2/17:
Happy vacation!!! Everyone:Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due the Wednesday after vacation! This is a date change!! You're welcome
Thursday 2/16:
Character wheels are due tomorrow. Everyone:Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due the Wednesday after vacation! This is a date change!! You're welcome
Wednesday 2/15:
Have completed, typed drafts of your character wheel write-ups for peer editing tomorrow. If you are leaving early for vacation please work
accordingly. Everyone:Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due the Wednesday after vacation! This is a date change!! You're welcome
Tuesday 2/14:
Work on your character wheels. If you are leaving early for vacation pleae work accordingly. Periods3&8:independent vocab 2 is due on Wednesday .Everyone:Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due on Friday!
Monday 2/13:
WEAR RED AND PINK TOMORROW FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Begin to work on your character wheel project. Sketch a draft of your wheel in your WNB, brainstorm ideas for several characters to help you determine which one you would like to research for your wheel, or even get started on some of the wrtiing if you already know which character you are going to be researching. Remember, if you are leaving for vacation
early it is your responsibility to turn in this project before you leave.
Periods3&8:independent vocab 2 is due on Wednesday . Everyone: Don't forget that if you are still doing RRS', #1 is due on Friday!
Friday 2/10:
None
Thursday 2/9:
Finish your Act 4 lit. notes if you did not finish them in class. Remember that I am collecting these and counting them as a quiz. Periods 3&8:independent vocab 2 is due on 2/15.
Wednesday 2/8:
Finish reading Act 4. This is the shortest Act of the play but it is packed with a lot of information so read carefully. Use SparkNotes to help if you need them and please come in early to see me if you don't understand what you've read. Periods 3&8:independent vocab 2 is due on 2/15.
Tuesday 2/7:
Finish reading Act 3 and be prepared for a reading quiz tomorrow. Periods 3&8:independent vocab 2 is due on 2/15.
Monday 2/6:
Complete Act 3 vocab. A blank copy of the Act 3 literature notes has been put on my class handouts tab. Periods 3&8: independent vocab 2 is due on 2/15.
Friday 2/3:
In your WNB: Which character from MSND do you most relate to and why? Updated notes from each class have been posted to my website.
Thursday 2/2:
Finish reading Act 2 scene 1 and be prepared for a reading quiz. Notes from each class period have been posted on my class handouts tab.
Wednesday 2/1:
Act 2 vocab due for tomorrow. I have uploaded a blank Act 2 literature notes worksheet to my class handouts tab.
Tuesday 1/31:
Independent vocab 1 for everyone due tomorrow.
Monday 1/30:
If you did not get your RRS signed over the weekend please have it done for tomorrow. Finish reading Act 1 scene 1 and complete the Act 1 lit. notes quote analysis. Independent vocab 1 due for everyone on Wed.
Friday 1/27:
For Monday please have the vocab part of your Act One lit. notes complete. You're going to need your texts to help you create the sentences that have to have something to do with what is happening in the story. Also, you need to have your RRS signed for Monday.
Thursday 1/26:
For Monday please have the vocab part of your Act One lit. notes complete. You're going to need your texts to help you create the sentences that have to have something to do with what is happening in the story. Also, you need to have your RRS signed for Monday. Tomorrow is Mr. Keen day so wear your around-the-world wear!
Wednesday 1/25:
No Shakespeare homework tonight. Read in your independent book. I have put the MSND overview on my class handouts tab if you would like to review what we discussed in class today.
Tuesday 1/24:
Using the pink sheet you filled out in class write a prediction about what you think A Midsummer Night's Dream will be about. Be specific regarding characters, settings and themes you believe will be present. If you have already read the story or are familiar with the story write a review of the story based on your past experience.
Monday 1/23:
In your WNB create a list of themes that you see present throughout the 13 statements on the purple sheet we've been discussing in class. Remember a theme is an overall message or idea that can be seen throughout a piece of writing. So the themes you're listing for this assignment would be ones that could cover one or more of the 13 statements on the purple sheet.
Friday 1/20:
Make sure the bottom writing assignment on the purple sheet is completed for Monday.
Thursday 1/19:
On the purple sheet I passed out in class today you are only to do the true/false part...do NOT do the bottom assignment. Vocab quiz on Friday.
Wednesday 1/18:
Guidance counselors are coming to class tomorrow to talk about the highschool so the homework assignment is not due until Friday. On the purple sheet I passed out in class today you are only to do the true/false part...do NOT do the bottom assignment. Vocab quiz on Friday.
Tuesday 1/17:
Finish persuasive plan (yellow sheet) and complete Shakespeare handout (green sheet). Vocab quiz on Friday.
Friday 1/13:
Final draft of essay due on Tuesday. Please use the outlines and checklists I gave you to help you as you complete your final draft. Make sure you have all drafts and the rubric in class with you on Tuesday. Vocab quiz on Friday 1/20.
Thursday 1/12:
A typed draft of your essay is due tomorrow for peer editing. Vocab 4 is also due tomorrow. Final draft of essay is due on Tuesaday. Don't forget tomorrow is football spirit day! Wear your favorite team's colors!! Go Browns!!
Wednesday 1/11:
Technically the only homework you have tonight is that your RRS 2 is due tomorrow; however, if you were not in class today you should check out the body paragraph structure sheet for your class I put on my class handouts page and highlight your body paragraphs the same way I did my sample. Also, you should take a look at the example leads we borrowed from Mr. Sorensen, also on my class handouts page, and practice 3 different lead types.
Tuesday 1/10:
Complete your 3 body paragraphs based on the work we did in class today. Make sure you have your outline out beside you as you work so that you include all necessary pieces. RRS 2 due Thursday. Vocab 3/4 due on Friday. As of right now I'm thinking the final draft of your essay will be due on Tuesday the 17th.
Monday 1/9:
Hey everyone...bear with me for a couple of days, teacherweb has been giving me issues
. All classes should look for textual evidence to support the reasons you created in class today. RRS 2 due on Thursday. Vocab 3/4 due on Friday.
Friday 1/6:
Periods 1&7: In your WNB select which character you will be writing about and create a pro/con list for the punishment which was given to that character in the book. For example: Dodger-life in prison-pro: he doesn't corrupt other kids-con: he's only a kid who won't live a free life as an adult. Obviously you need to have more than one example in your chart. Periods 3&8: Complete chart in WNB for both essay prompts. A sample of the chart is on my class handouts page (scroll down to second page) but it needs to be done in your WNB. The list of social critiques is also on my class handouts page (scroll down to second page); you may use information from both class periods.
Thursday 1/5:
In your WNB write one and a half pages at least about how punishments should be determined. Think about this in all ways that you can imagine. For instance, if you break a rule at home what should the punishment be? If you break a rule at school? If you commit a serious crime like stealing or murder? Be as specific as possible.
Wednesday 1/4:
In your WNB write one and a half pages at least about how punishments should be determined. Think about this in all ways that you can imagine. For instance, if you break a rule at home what should the punishment be? If you break a rule at school? If you commit a serious crime like stealing or murder? Be as specific as possible.
Tuesday 1/3:
Welcome back from vacation and happy new year!! Periods 1&7: none:) Periods 3&8: vocab 3 is due tomorrow.
Friday 12/23:
Happy Vacation!!! Have a wonderful and safe holiday!! See you in 2012!!
Thursday 12/22:
none
Wednesday 12/21:
If you didn't finish reading Oliver Twist then finish tonight. Otherwise, no homework
Tuesday 12/20:
Finish reading chapter 12 and read chapter 13 in Book 3. We're finishing the whole book tomorrow!! Get excited!! If you are having a hard time understanding what's happening either come to me, use the chapter abstracts under my class handouts tab or go onto SparkNotes to get some clarification.
Monday 12/19:
Read chapters 10 and 11 in Book 3. If you are having a hard time understanding what's happening either come to me, use the chapter abstracts under my class handouts tab or go onto SparkNotes to get some clarification.
Friday 12/16:
Finish the questions started in class and read Book 3 chapters 7&8. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due Monday. Don't forget that pancakes for planks is happening tomorrow morning from 8-11am at Phil's Grill. Come help buy The Depot a new floor so we can have our 8th grade dance there this spring!
Thursday 12/15:
Read Book 3 Chapter 6. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due Monday the 19th.
Wednesday 12/14:
Read Book 3 Chapter 4. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due Monday the 19th.
Tuesday 12/13:
Read Book 3 Chapter 2. This is a very important chapter so read carefully and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due Monday the 19th.
Monday 12/12:
All classes: read Book 2 Chapter 12. Periods 1,&7: vocab 2 due tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 due Monday the 19th.
Friday 12/9:
Please finish reader's response 6: Write a 2 page response describing the differences between Mrs. Maylie's house and Fagin's house. You must have at least two pieces of text evidence to support your point. Periods 1&7: Vocab 2 due on Tuesday.
Thursday 12/8:
Read chapters 28 and 29...also known as Book the Second, Chapters the 8th and 9th. Be ready for a quiz tomorrow!
Wednesday 12/7:
Finish reading chapter 28 and read chapter 29 (This is the same as Book 2 chapters 6&7), there will be a quiz tomorrow. Period 8: please make any needed changes to your fear/courage poems and bring in a printed copy for me tomorrow.
Tuesday 12/6:
Periods 1&7: read the summaries given out in class for chapters 23-27. Period 3&8: Read the summaries given out in class for chapters 23-27 and choose one of the following characters and complete a 15 line poem connecting that character to the themes of fear and courage. Possible characters: Sikes, Oliver, Barney, Toby Crockit Guidelines: no one word lines unless your poem is going to be longer than 15 lines, you must have a title, write a draft in your WNB first then bring in a typed copy of the poem for class tomorrow. Period 8 I forgot to tell you to type it in class so please pass this on to others in the class to make sure everyone brings in a typed copy tomorrow!
Monday 12/5:
Get your personal essay signed by a parent and bring it back to school tomorrow. In your WNB: look up the definitions for fear and courage, write those definitions down and the answer the following question: do you agree or disagree with those definitions? Why? This response should be at least a half page for both.
Friday 12/2:
For those of you who have to do two RRS' this quarter, RRS 1 is due on Monday. Make sure the questions given in class today are finished for Monday. If you were absent today the summary sheet and the questions are available under the class handouts tab of my website. We are not reading chapters 15-21, we are only reading the summaries for those chapters and then answering the questions.
Thursday 12/1:
Finish reading chapter 13 if we did not finish in class and read chapter 14. Be ready for a reading quiz tomorrow. Vocab 1 for everyone is due on Friday and RRS 1 for those who have to do two this quarter is due on Monday.
Wednesday 11/30:
Answer the following question in your WNB: Based on our conversation in class today about communication write down how Oliver might have declared his innocence sooner if he had been a better communicator. Think about everything that happened from when he realized what Charley Bates and Dodger were doing through when he fainted in the courtroom. Could he have communicated better at any point during that time? If so, how? What could he have done or said? This should be at least a page in your WNB...anything less will earn you a slip. Vocab 1 for everyone is due on Friday and RRS 1 for those who have to do two this quarter is due on Monday.
Tuesday 11/29:
Read chapters 11 and 12 and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow. Vocab 1 for everyone is due on Friday and RRS 1 for those who have to do two this quarter is due on Monday.
Monday 11/28:
Yikes! Apparently I've been remiss about updating my homework site...sorry
For tonight everyone has to read chapters 9&10 in Oliver Twist. There is an important event which takes place over the course of these two chapters. Mark that event with a post-it note! Vocab 1 for everyone is due on Friday and RRS 1 for those who have to do two this quarter is due on Monday.
Thursday 11/17:
Period 1: Study for Victorian Britain and ch. 1-4 quiz. Periods 3&8: In your WNB: How would Oliver's life be different if the people he encountered had a different first impression of him? Period 7: In your WNB: What is your first impression of Oliver Twist? List 3 character traits which support your impression and give textual evidence to prove each trait. The Victorian Britain and Ch 1-4 quiz is being moved to Monday.
Wednesday 11/16:
Periods 1,3&8: Answer the following in your WNB: What is your first impression of Oliver Twist? List 3 character traits he shows and explain how he shows them. Use textual evidence to support your response. Period 7: Answer the following in your WNB: Write about your first impression of a teacher, coach, family member or friend. What did you think of that person? What about that person made you think that way? Was your first impression correct? How has your opinion changed or how hast hat person continued to demonstrate that first impression? The Victorian Britain and Ch 1-4 quiz is being moved to Monday.
Tuesday 11/15:
Periods 1,3&8: read through chapter 4 in Oliver Twist. Period 7: read through chapter 2 in Oliver Twist. The Victorian Britain and Ch 1-4 quiz is being moved to Monday.
Monday 11/14:
Thank you for all of the birthday wishes:) Go to the Class Handouts tab of my website then download and print the Oliver Twist chapter summaries which are there. Read and highlight and character names within the summaries for chapters 1-4. If you still need to get your RRS' signed please do so! Quiz on Victorian Britain Webquest and Ch. 1-4 of Oliver Twist on Friday.
Friday 11/11:
Anyone who has not shown me their RRS signatures will do so on Monday. Webquest is also due on Monday.
Thursday 11/10:
Periods 1&8: Webquest and signed RRS due on Monday. Periods 3&7: signed RRS due tomorrow (period 3 ignore this) and webquest due on Monday.
Wednesday 11/9:
Tomorrow we will be talking about Charles Dickens so make sure you're ready with that worksheet. I will be checking RRS' which needed to be signed and we will be doing some other housekeeping type work. Webquest for Victorian London is due on Monday.
Friday 11/4:
No homework:) I will be out on Monday so you will be working on the Charles Dickens packet and questions I gave you in class today. That is due for discussion on Wednesday. Make sure that you have an idependent reading book for class also. If you have not gotten your RRS signed you must do that for Wednesday also. Anyone who was absent today you will take the vocab quiz on Wednesday. Apparently Wednesday is going to be a busy day:)
Thursday 11/3:
Pictures and signed RRS (if you got it back) will be due tomorrow. Vocab quiz is also tomorrow.
Wednesday 11/2:
Finish pictures if not done in class. If you were given back your first RRS please get it signed by a parent. Vocab quiz is on Friday.
Tuesday 11/1:
RRS 2 is due tomorrow! Vocab quiz is on Friday.
Monday 10/31:
Bring in the book you will be using for RRS 2 and any notes or questions you may have already answered. You are going to be using class time tomorrow to work on your RRS and ask me any questions that you may have regarding that assignment. Vocab quiz is on Friday. If you did not turn in your essay yesterday due to not having power I am expecting your essay tomorrow.
Friday 10/28:
Personal Essays are due on Monday! Title, size 12, readable font, double spaced after you've written your name, date and period. Periods 3&8: vocab 4 is due on Monday also. 2nd RRS is due on Wednesday for everyone and your vocab quiz will be on Friday.
Thursday 10/27:
We're peer editing tomorrow so please have a draft of your paper that someone can easily read and correct. Personal Essay final draft will be due on Monday 10/31 Periods 1&7: vocab 3 is due tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 4 is due on Monday. All classes: I am changing the due date of RRS 2, it will now be due on Wednesday 11/2.
Wednesday 10/26:
Type a full draft of your paper for class tomorrow. Periods 1&7: vocab 3 is due on Friday. Periods 3&8: vocab 4 is due on Monday. All classes: I am changing the due date of RRS 2, it will now be due on Wednesday 11/2. Personal Essay final draft will be due on Monday 10/31
Tuesday 10/25:
Finish the draft of your personal essay in your WNB. Periods 1&7: vocab 3 is due on Friday. Periods 3&8: vocab 4 is due on Monday. All classes: I am changing the due date of RRS 2, it will now be due on Wednesday 11/2. Personal Essay final draft will be due on Monday 10/31
Monday 10/24:
Work on drafting your personal essay tonight. Try to complete 2 sections from your outline. Periods 1&7: vocab 3 is due on Friday. Periods 3&8: vocab 4 is due on Monday. All classes: RRS 2 is due on 10/31.
Friday 10/21:
Complete 3 outlines using 3 observations from your journals. Periods 3&8: vocab 3 is due on Monday.
Thursday 10/20:
Complete 3 outlines using 3 observations from your journals. This is due on Monday because of Colonial day tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 3 is due on Monday.
Wednesday 10/19:
Get your narrative signed and bring it back to me tomorrow. Complete the Post-it homework for National Writing Day tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 3 is due on Monday.
Tuesday 10/18:
You should have selected 3 insights from the activity we did in class today. Tonight, in your WNB write at least a half page about each insight. What does it mean to you? How can you connect to it? Do you think it is a worldly or personal insight? Why?
Monday 10/17:
Finish the journal inventory we discussed in class today. You should have 12 journal entries in your chart. Do the best you can and we will discuss any difficulties you may have in class...but you should come in with an attempt! Periods 1&7: vocab 2 is due tomorrow.
Thursday 10/13-Friday 10/14:
Yes we are in Boston but don't forget that you still need to complete the reflection journal from our Boston trip. Be ready to debrief about the trip and discuss your journal entries from the trip on Monday. Periods 1&7: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/18.
Wednesday 10/12:
You must be at school tomorrow morning at 5:15am!!! To be late is to be left!! Make sure that you have everything you will need for the day in some sort of carry on/backpack and make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather and for a full day of activities. We are going to have fun, fun, fun!! Boston here we come!!!
Tuesday 10/11
Period 1: complete the Thursday night journal entry from the purple packet
Periods 3,7&8: complete back up journal entry #2
Friday 10/7:
Technology boycott needs to be done over the weekend! Do the best you can and try to have fun with it!
Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/11
Thursday 10/6:
Technology boycott needs to be done over the weekend! Do the best you can!
Period 1: Complete the Wednesday night journal entry
Periods 3, 7&8: Complete the Thursday night journal entry
Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/11
Wear pink on Friday to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Wednesday 10/5:
Period 1: Complete the TUESDAY NIGHT journal entry from the purple packet I handed out in class today. Also bring in a blanket/towel and dress warmly for tomorrow's outdoor writing activity. Periods 3,7&8: Complete the Wednesday night journal from the purple packet. For all classes keep in mind that if for some reason the assigned night journal isn't working for you, you can always do one of the back up journals. All journals should be in your WNB and at least a page in length! Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/11. Wear pink on Friday to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Tuesday 10/4:
Period 1 you have nothing new since we didn't meet today. I'll get you all caught up tomorrow. Periods 3,7&8: Complete the Tuesday night journal from the purple packet I handed out in class. The journal should be done in your WNB. Bring in a blanket/towel and dress warmly for tomorrow. We will be practicing our transcendental writing outside:) Period 8: use 4 of the thought prompt techniques in your journal for tonight. One of the prompts must be "This connects to..." Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/11. Wear pink on Friday to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Monday 10/3:
Read and complete the fact sheet on Bronson and Louisa May Alcott. For Tuesday bring in a blanket/towel and a sweatshirt/jacket...we will be communing with nature outside and it might be chilly. Periods 3&8: vocab 2 is due on Tuesday 10/11. Wear pink on Friday to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Friday 9/30:
RRS 1 due on Monday.
Wednesday 9/28:
Complete bios and fact sheets for Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau-due Friday. Periods 1&7 your vocab 1 is due on Friday also. All classes RRS #1 is due on Monday 10/3. Vocab and RRS need to be typed!
Tuesday 9/27:
Complete the WNB entry you began in class today. Remember that there are 2 steps you need to complete for each quote you choose. Period 7 get your Chains RRS signed. Periods 1&7 vocab 1 is due on Friday-typed. All classes RRS #1 is due on Monday 10/3-typed.
Monday 9/26:
Get your Chains RRS signed by a parent and bring it back to me tomorroe. Period 7 this does not apply to you. Periods 1&7: Vocab 1 is due on Friday and it must be typed!
Friday 9/23:
All classes: complete question 1 of your Oct. 3 RRS. This can either be typed or handwritten, but remember that the final due on Oct. 3 must be typed. Periods 1&7: vocab 1 due next Friday.
Thursday 9/22:
All classes: bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow. Periods 3&8: vocab 1 due tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/21:
Take a night off Read if you feel so compelled Periods 3&8: Vocab 1 is due on Friday.
Tuesday 9/20:
1) Tomorrow is celebration day which means you need to have the final copy of your narrative: 1.5 or double spaced, 12 font, name, period, date, title. No extra spaces anywhere...save paper people! You must also have the other 2 typed drafts with you to turn in and your purple peer revision sheet (period 7 you are doing this as a self revision sheet.) 2) Periods 3&8: vocab 1 is due on Friday.
Monday 9/19:
1) Come in tomorrow with a new, clean copy of your narrative piece for a final day of peer editing. 2) Final draft and all rough drafts due on Wednesday when we will have our Celebration Day. 3) Periods 3&8: vocab 1 due on Friday.
Friday 9/16:
Bring a completed, typed draft to class on Monday. At this point your story should be complete in your WNB so all you would need to do is put the pieces together on your computer and print it out.
Thursday 9/15:
1.. Fix your team goal if needed. 2. Bring a photo of yourself for Team Day on Friday. 3. Wear Navy and bring a bag lunch for Friday. 4. Bring a completed, typed draft to class on Monday. Make sure you have found a few places to add snapshots and thoughtshots based on what was discussed in class today.
Wednesday 9/14:
1. Boston forms due Thursday. 2. Fix your team goal if needed. 3. Bring a photo of yourself for Team Day on Friday. 4. Wear Navy and bring a bag lunch for Friday. 5. Line writing, make sure you are following the plan you created for yourself in class today.
Tuesday 9/13:
1. Boston forms due Thursday. 2. Fix your team goal if needed. 3. Bring a photo of yourself for Team Day on Friday. 4. Wear Navy and bring a bag lunch for Friday. 5. Practice writing leads, try at least two new leads.
Monday 9/12:
1. Boston forms due Thursday. 2. Write to the line you marked in your WNB. 3. Team day Friday! Wear Navy, bring a bag lunch and bring a recent picture of yourself...one where you are clearly visible please:)
Friday 9/9:
1. Boston forms 2. Summer forms (ex: emergency cards, student/parent handbook, etc.) 3. Select 4 seeds from all of the collecting we've done over the last two days and write about each seed for 5-10 minutes. 4. Type and print out your Navy Team Goal.
The form is under the new tab on my website.
Thursday 9/8:
1. Boston forms 2. Summer forms (ex: emergency cards, student/parent handbook, etc.) 3. RRS for Chains due tomorrow. The fiction form is in the class handouts tab of my website. Please remember that all RRS' must be typed. Also, the notes page we went over in class is under my class handouts tab.
Wednesday 9/7:
1. Boston forms 2. Summer forms (ex: emergency cards, student/parent handbook, etc.) 3. RRS for Chains is due on Friday. The fiction form is in the class handouts tab of my website. Please remember that all RRS' must be typed. Also, the notes page we went over in class is under my class handouts tab as is a sample RRS which you can use as a model. My suggestion is to complete 3 questions for homework tonight and 3 questions tomorrow night so that you are not leaving all 6 questions for 1 night.
Tuesday 9/6:
1. Boston forms 2. Summer forms (ex: emergency cards, student/parent handbook, etc.) 3. Summer reading forms must be brought in tomorrow 4. Summer reading blog must be printed out and brought in tomorrow
Friday 9/2:
Due for Tuesday: get your class expectations signed and bring in your writer's notebook decorated however you would like it so that it is a representation of who you are
Thursday 9/1:
I don't think any of my classes actually got to this today so don't freak out if you didn't have it written down, we'll talk about it more tomorrow. Due for Tuesday: get your class expectations signed and bring in your writer's notebook decorated however you would like it so that it is a representation of who you are
