Homework

Welcome to PPCHS!

Your homework assignments will be posted here for your convenience.
Changes and/or updates will be made at teacher's discretion.

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Week of May 28 - June 1

Finish up in-class Soliloquy presentations

Turn in Lit books on Tuesday, May 29.

Please print the Final Review sheet from the handout section of this website,
if you are taking my final. If you have any questions, please ask me.
I want you to end the year strong!

Exemption forms can be picked up at guidance.


Also available in the handout section are the EBooks for all of the books and 
stories read this semester in class.

Finals Next Week - Tuesday, periods 1 and 2
                   Wednesday, periods 3 and 4
                   Thursday, periods 5 and 6   

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Week of May 21 - 25

No school on Friday, May 25

Soliloquy presentations begin Thursday, May 24

English I and I Honors

Please make sure you turn in any missed work. You know what you did not 
complete. Thursday, May 24 is the last day for missed work.

Please bring in textbooks on Tuesday, May 29

Exemption forms will be available in Guidance on Tuesday, May 29

Final review sheets will be uploaded this weekend. All grades will be entered 
and dropped this weekend. Thank you for your patience. I had many writing 
activities this quarter.

English I Honors

Composing Better Sentences worksheets due Thursday, May 24

English I 
Composing Better Sentences worksheets are due on Tuesday, May 29 
Rules of Writing and Titles - notes due by Tuesday, May 29 if not turned in 
yet

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Week of May 14 - 18

English I Honors
Please take notes from the 'Titles of Works' handout in the Writing 
section of this website - due Thursday, May 17

Please take notes from the 'Rules of Writing' handout in the Writing section 
of this webstie - due Monday, May 21

English I

Please take notes from the 'Titles of Works' handout in the Writing 
section of this website - due Monday, May 21 (Word for Word)

Please take notes from the 'Rules of Writing' handout in the Writing section 
of this webstie - due Monday, May 21 (The six most important points discussed 
in cass)


English I and I Honors

Soliloquy Memorization - Thursday, May 24 (Friday, no school)
You must bring your costume in a bag labeled with your name and period 
number. You must be ready to present at any moment. That will be your test 
grade for Romeo and Juliet.

The Soliloquy you chose cannot be changed. 

(Costumes don't have to cost money. You can rubber band the bottom of a pair 
of pants and wear one of your Dad's white shirts. Be creative.

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Week of May 7 - 11

English I and I Honors

Friday, May 11 - Please bring in index cards for your lines. Ex: If you have 
35 lines, you should have 7 index cards with five lines on each. This will be 
worth 2 points. You won't memorize them if you don't even look at them!
If you don't understand your lines, please see me. Remember the movie!
Think about the Act that the scene is taking place. You know what comes next.

Soliloquy Memorization - Thursday, May 24 (Friday, no school)
You must bring your costume in a bag labeled with your name and period 
number. You must be ready to present at any moment. That will be your test 
grade for Romeo and Juliet.

The Soliloquy you chose cannot be changed. 

(Costumes don't have to cost money. You can rubber band the bottom of a pair 
of pants and wear one of your Dad's white shirts. Be creative.

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Week of April 30 - May 4

English I/English I Honors
 
What is Love? Poster and worksheet
If you did not turn it in on Friday, please do so on Monday. Some of you were 
out on Thursday and did not turn it in on Friday.
 
Soliloquy Memorization - Thursday, May 24 (Friday, no school)
You must bring your costume in a bag labeled with your name and period 
number. You must be ready to present at any moment. That will be your test 
grade for Romeo and Juliet.
(Costumes don't have to cost money. You can rubber band the bottom of a pair 
of pants and wear one of your Dad's white shirts. Be creative.
 
Sonnet Creation - English I Honors due Wednesday, May 2
 Must be in iambic pentameter
 English I due Friday, May 4
 Extra credit for iambic pentameter
 
Please follow the directions on your assignment sheets.
 I am available B lunch and after school until 3:15pm if you would like for 
me to take a look at your writing. I am not going to write it for you. You 
must do that. I will guide your writing and help you polish it up .
 
Do not wait until Thursday to ask me for help. Make sure you manage your time 
and workload.
 

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All LOTF assignments are due on Monday, April 23
No late assignments will be accepted for any reason.

LOTF test is Monday, April 23

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Week of April 16 - 20, 2012

English I and I Honors

Monday and Tuesday - Report to testing room FCAT 2.0 - Reading

Monday/Tuesday Schedule - Test, Period 2, 3, 4/Lunch, 5, 1

English I

Please bring LOTF books, chapter summaries, anticipation guide, and study 
guide to class on Tuesday, April 17

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 20

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 20
Computer Lab days - April 4 and April 11

LOTF Anticipation Guide - 5 TIQA paragraphs (not an essay) - one paragraph 
per belief in TIQA format - Please refer to the TIQA powerpoint in the 
writing section of this website. You must have quotes from the book to 
support your beliefs. Due Friday, April 20

LOTF Study Guide - 5 points added extra credit for completed study guide(must 
have correct answers) due Friday, April 20
Completed in class on April 9 and 10.

LOTF Test - Friday, April 20

English I Honors

Please bring LOTF books, chapter summaries, tracking of topic guide, and 
study guide to class on Tuesday, April 17


"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 20

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 20 (COMPUTER LAB - lIBRARY
APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11) Come prepared with project research and materials. 

LOTF Tracking Topic - due Friday, April 20
Choose a topic, track it while you read. Complete the 
graphic organizer. (Five examples from beginning, middle, and end of story)
Explain your answers and the development of the topic. 

LOTF Study Guide - due Friday, April 20
5 points extra credit for completed study guide
(must have correct answers)
Worked on in class on April 9 and 10 (Book in One Hour)

LOTF Test - Friday, April 20


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Week of April 9-13, 2012

English I

April 10 - Report to Lab on Wednesday, April 11
           FCAT Explorer -Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)
           due Wednesday,April 11
           
April 11 - FCAT short story practice due Thursday, April 12 - "Words of 
Wisdom" and "Going Up"

April 12 - FCAT Short Story practice due Friday, April 13 - "Dive In" 
and "Written by Hand"

FCAT TEST - Monday, April 16 - Report to testing room

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 20

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 20
Computer Lab days - April 4 and April 11

LOTF Anticipation Guide - 5 TIQA paragraphs (not an essay) - one paragraph 
per belief in TIQA format - Please refer to the TIQA powerpoint in the 
writing section of this website. You must have quotes from the book to 
support your beliefs. Due Friday, April 20

LOTF Study Guide - 5 points added extra credit for completed study guide(must 
have correct answers) due Friday, April 20
Completed in class on April 9 and 10.

LOTF Test - Friday, April 20



English I Honors

April 10 - Report to Lab on Wednesday, April 11
           FCAT Explorer -Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)
           due Wednesday,April 11
           
April 11 - FCAT short story practice due Thursday, April 12 - "Words of 
Wisdom" and "Going Up"

April 12 - FCAT Short Story practice due Friday, April 13 - "Dive In" 
and "Written by Hand"

FCAT TEST - Monday, April 16 - Report to testing room

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 20

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 20 (COMPUTER LAB - lIBRARY
APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11) Come prepared with project research and materials. 

LOTF Tracking Topic - due Friday, April 20
Choose a topic, track it while you read. Complete the 
graphic organizer. (Five examples from beginning, middle, and end of story)
Explain your answers and the development of the topic. 

LOTF Study Guide - due Friday, April 20
5 points extra credit for completed study guide
(must have correct answers)
Worked on in class on April 9 and 10 (Book in One Hour)

LOTF Test - Friday, April 20

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Week of April 2 - 6

ENGLISH I

FCAT Explorer -
April 4 -  Stories 20 - 21 (4th quarter grade)
April 11 -  Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)

Jack as Animal Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - Bring printed copy to class on 
Tuesday, April 3

FCAT Practice Test - April 2, print and complete 
FCAT Vocab. Words - April 2, one index card per word

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 13

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 13

LOTF Anticipation Guide - 5 paragraphs proving your belief with examples from 
the text (Please read directions on worksheet)Friday, April 13

LOTF Study Guide - 5 points added extra credit for completed study guide(must 
have correct answers) due Friday, April 13

LOTF Test - Friday, April 13



English I Honors

FCAT Explorer -
April 4 -  Stories 20 - 21 (4th quarter grade)
April 11 -  Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)

Analytical Essay - Printout and bring to class on Tuesday, April 3
Please follow the analytical essay guidelines and refer to the Rules of 
Writing handout for MLA formatting.

FCAT Practice Test - April 2, print and complete 
FCAT Vocab. Words - April 2, one index card per word

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 13

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 13 (COMPUTER LAB - lIBRARY
APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11) Come prepared with project research and materials. 

LOTF Tracking Topic - due Friday, April 13
Choose a topic, track it while you read. Complete the 
graphic organizer. (Five examples from beginning, middle, and end of story)

LOTF Study Guide - due Friday, April 13
5 points extra credit for completed study guide
(must have correct answers)

LOTF Test - Friday, April 13




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Week of March 26 - 30

Please follow the schedule of assignments from week March 19-23

Early release on Thursday, March 29 - You will report to your 4th period 
class and stay there all day. We will attend pep rally at different times.

Friday, March 30 - No school for students  

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Week of March 19 - 23

ENGLISH I

FCAT Explorer -
March 19 - Stories 15, 16, 17
March 26 - Stories 18 - 19
April 2 -  Stories 20 - 21 (4th quarter grade)
April 9 -  Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)

Newspaper/Magazine Article - Thursday, March 22

Jack as Animal Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - Monday, March 26 - Upload it 
onto turnitin.com by midnight

FCAT Practice Test - April 2, print and complete 
FCAT Vocab. Words - April 2, one index card per word

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 13

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 13

LOTF Anticipation Guide - 5 paragraphs proving your belief with examples from 
the text (Please read directions on worksheet)

LOTF Study Guide - 5 points added extra credit for completed study guide(must 
have correct answers)

LOTF Test - Friday, April 13

ENGLISH I HONORS

FCAT Explorer -
March 19 - Stories 15, 16, 17
March 26 - Stories 18 - 19
April 2 -  Stories 20 - 21 (4th quarter grade)
April 9 -  Stories 22 -23  (4th quarter grade)

Newspaper/Magazine Article - Thursday, March 22

Analytical Essay - Upload onto turnitin.com by midnight of March 30

FCAT Practice Test - April 2, print and complete 
FCAT Vocab. Words - April 2, one index card per word

"Lord of the Flies" - Please follow reading log (minimum 10 pages per night)
Book must be completed by Friday, April 13

LOTF Group WebQuest Project - Friday, April 13

LOTF Tracking Topic - Choose a topic, track it while you read. Complete the 
graphic organizer. (Five examples from beginning, middle, and end of story)

LOTF Study Guide - 5 points added extra credit for completed study guide(must 
have correct answers)

LOTF Test - Friday, April 13

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Week of March 12 - 16  - Spring Break

English I and I Honors

Please continue to work on FCAT Explorer - refer to your assignment sheet for 
due dates. (assignment sheet uploaded in handout section of this website if 
you lost it)

ENGLISH I AND I HONORS: MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

FCAT Practice Test due Monday, April 2(uploaded in FCAT Practice and Info 
section)(three full weeks to complete)
Please print test and complete at home. Bring in to class on Monday, April 2.
(please do not wait until April 1 to tell me you had printer problems)

Please use strategies discussed in class: read questions, underline key words 
in questions, etc. (I want to see where you found the answers)
  
FCAT Vocabulary Index Cards due Monday, April 2 (uploaded in FCAT Practice 
and Info section of this website)
ONE INDEX CARD PER WORD - word in front, definition on back (125 words in 
total) Some of these words you already know. We have covered them all year in 
class.  Suggestion:  If you do FIVE words per day, you will finish on time.
(Please use index cards, not writing paper)
 

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Week of March 5 - 9

Monday - Report to gym - College and Career Fair

Tuesday - In class - Finish "Most Dangerous Game" and begin "Harrison 
Bergeron" (fill out Short Story Analysis Sheet as we read - concentrate on 
the development of character, conflict resolution, and theme 

At home - Study for vocab. quiz

Wednesday - In class - SAT Vocabulary quiz - words 73-84, definitions, parts 
of speech, compound/complex sentences, prefixes, suffixes, and roots (from 
list) Please refer to vocabulary section of this website for uploaded docs.
No lab today.

Thursday - In class - 1st,2nd,3rd periods - School-wide Socratic Seminar - 
Steve Jobs "You've got to find what you love"

Friday - Finish "Harrison Bergeron" and quiz re-takes, Letters to Me

Remember: finish FCAT Explorer - check on due dates. Continue to complete the 
assignments. 
 
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Week of February 27 - March 2

English I/I Honors - Please follow the FCAT Explorer assignment sheet 
deadlines SAT Vocabulary words 73- 78, due Monday, February 27

SAT Vocabulary words - due Friday, March 2, words 78-84
SAT Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday, March 6 - words 73-84
Study words, definitions, parts of speech, prefixes, suffixes, roots from 
list given in class and uploaded in the vocab section of this website.

English I Honors

The Alchemist Webquest Project due Tuesday, March 6

College and Career Fair - Monday, March 5 - Report to the gym 

DRESS DOWN DAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 6, $2 - FAVORITE COLLEGE SHIRT/UNIFORM 
BOTTOMS 

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Week of February 20 - 24

English I - Please follow the FCAT Explorer assignment sheet deadlines
            SAT Vocabulary words 73- 78, due Monday, February 27

English I Honors

Please follow the FCAT Explorer assignment sheet deadlines
            SAT Vocabulary words 73- 78, due Monday, February 27

The Alchemist

Quotable Quotes and Summaries - February 21
Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - February 21

The Alchemist test - Monday, February 27

The Alchemist Webquest - March 6
 
All worksheets and assignment sheets have been uploaded in the handout 
section of this website.


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Week of February 13 - 17

English I

Sat Vocabulary Words 67 - 72 due Friday, February 17
Quiz Tuesday, February 21 - words 61-72
Study - words, vocabulary words and terms from notes taken in class, plot 
elements, prefixes, suffixes, and roots from list in vocab section of this 
website

Main Idea Remedeation worksheet - due Tuesday, February 14

Pierce the Spaceman - Story and Plot elements, worksheet due, Wednesday, 
February 15    

English I Honors
Sat Vocabulary Words 67 - 72 due Friday, February 17
Quiz Tuesday, February 21 - words 61-72
Study - words, vocabulary words and terms from notes taken in class, plot 
elements, prefixes, suffixes, and roots from list in vocab section of this 
website

Pierce the Spaceman - Story and Plot elements, worksheet due, Wednesday, 
February 15    

The Alchemist

Guided Questions - Follow schedule given in class on January 31
Feb.3, Feb. 7, Feb.10, Feb. 14, Feb. 17

Quotable Quotes and Summaries - February 21
Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - February 21

The Alchemist Webquest - February 27
 
All worksheets and assignment sheets have been uploaded in the handout 
section of this website.


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Week of February 6 - 10

English I
Vocabulary words due Friday, February 10
Words 61-66 (Please use graphic organizer)

FCAT Explorer - please follow the assignment sheet
Stories due first day back of every week
(whatever you don't finish in lab, please finish at home)

English I Honors

Vocabulary words due Friday, February 10
Words 61-66 (Please use graphic organizer)

FCAT Explorer - please follow the assignment sheet
Stories due first day back of every week 
(whatever you don't finish in lab, please finish at home)

The Alchemist

Guided Questions - Follow schedule given in class on January 31
Feb.3, Feb. 7, Feb.10, Feb. 14, Feb. 17

Quotable Quotes and Summaries - February 21
Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - February 21

"The Alchemist" Webquest - February 27
 
All worksheets and assignment sheets have been uploaded in the handout 
section of this website.

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Week of January 30 - February 3

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Highlight the vocabulary word in your mini BAT packets and write in the 
margins the type of Context Clues used by the author to enable the reader to 
understand the vocabulary word 

Finish the prefix, suffix, and root word worksheet started in class
Due Wednesday, February 1

SAT Vocabulary words 55 - 60 - please use graphic organizer  
Due Friday, February 3

SAT Vocabulary quiz Monday, February 6
definitions, parts of speech, roots/prefixes/suffixes, literary terms 

*********English I Honors 

Highlight the vocabulary word in your mini BAT packets and write in the 
margins the type of Context Clues used by the author to enable the reader to 
understand the vocabulary word 

Finish the prefix, suffix, and root word worksheet started in class
Due Thursday, February 2 

SAT Vocabulary words 55 - 60 - please use graphic organizer  
Due Friday, February 3

SAT Vocabulary quiz Monday, February 6
definitions, parts of speech, roots/prefixes/suffixes, literary terms 

The Alchemist

Guided Questions - Follow schedule given in class on January 31
Feb.3, Feb. 7, Feb.10, Feb. 14, Feb. 17

Quotable Quotes and Summaries - February 21
Analytical Paragraph (TIQA) - February 21

The Alchemist Webquest - February 27
 
All worksheets and assignment sheets have been uploaded in the handout 
section of this website.

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Week of January 23 - 27

English I and English I Honors

Poetry packets due on Monday, January 23 (if you did not finish them in class)

Classroom rules and procedures printout with parent signature due Tuesday, 
January 24 for grade. 

Vocabulary quiz Friday, January 27 on SAT words 37-48

SAT Vocabulary words 49-54 due Friday, January 27
Please use the graphic organizer in the vocab. section of this website

FCAT Explorer - Please follow the directions on the assignment sheet given 
out in class. If you lose the assignment sheet, I have uploaded it onto the 
FCAT Information section of this website. Completed story report due 1st day 
of each week. 

*****Please do not copy or randomly answer the FCAT Explorer questions. Your 
full participation in all FCAT practice lessons will determine your success 
on the FCAT 2.0 exam in April.

If you have any questions or concerns on any of the activities planned, 
please email me immediately.*****


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Week of January 16 - 20

No school on Monday, January 16 and Friday, January 20

Midterms: Good luck in testing!

Tuesday, January 17  -  1st and 2nd Periods - 7:10am - 10:30am 
Wednesday, January 18 - 3rd and 4th Periods
Thursday, January 19 - 5th and 6th Periods

School busses will be available at 10:30am each day
If you are not testing and are on campus, you must report to the cafeteria


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Week of January  9 - 13

English I 

Remember: SAT Vocabulary words 43-48 are due this Friday, January 13
Quiz has been rescheduled for Friday, January 27

Midterm study guide must be completed if you are taking the midterm exam
Due the day of the exam

English I Honors

SAT Vocabulary words 3 - 48 are due this Friday, January 13
Quiz has been rescheduled to Friday, January 27 

Midterm study guide must be completed if you are taking the midterm exam
Due the day of the exam

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Week of January 2 - 6

Welcome back! I hope the new year brings about lots of health and happiness 
for you. Make this new year the best it can be!


Homework:

English I 

Please get your Student Progress Report (for Vocab.) signed by your parent - 
Due January 6.

Print out BAT scores for 5 points extra credit - Must have parent signature.
Go to Broward County Schools Virtual Counselor - Student
Use your student i.d. (on your report card) to sign in.

Post a comment on my Blog - Go to the Helpful Weblinks of this website and 
click on Mrs. Cabeza's E Blog. Post a comment on the January Post.
Make sure to post your name and period number. Due Monday, January 9.

Vocabulary due Friday, January 6 - Words 37 - 42
Please use the graphic organizer I have provided for you in the Vocabulary 
section of this website. Make sure all sections are complete.

English I Honors


Summarize and Paraphrase one Teen Link Newspaper Article of choice
Due Monday, January 9 - Please attach article to work and label work

Print out BAT scores for 5 points extra credit - Must have parent signature.
Go to Broward County Schools Virtual Counselor - Student
Use your student i.d. (on your report card) to sign in.

Post a comment on my Blog - Go to the Helpful Weblinks of this website and 
click on Mrs. Cabeza's E Blog. Post a comment on the January Post.
Make sure to post your name and period number. Due Wednesday, January 4.

Vocabulary due Friday, January 6 - Words 37 - 42
Please use the graphic organizer I have provided for you in the Vocabulary 
section of this website. Make sure all sections are complete.

Take notes from powerpoints, on Archetypal Colors and Numbers, found in 
handout section of this website - Due Friday, January 6.
 
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Extra Credit!

BAT scores are in on Virtual Counselor! Print the English score page, review 
it with a parent, have them sign it, and bring back on January 2 for 5 points 
extra credit.

Holiday Break - December 19 - Return, Monday, January 2

Have a wonderful Holiday Season! I wish you and your families the very best 
now and always!

English I

If you are thinking about taking the midterm, review the Midterm Review sheet 
in the handout section of this website 

If you owe me any work, please turn it in by Monday, January 2.
Work will not be accepted after this date.

English I Honors

If you are thinking about taking the midterm, review the Midterm Review sheet 
in the handout section of this website.

Odysseus Characteristics, Essay Prep - Honors (Due Thursday, Dec. 15)Please 
turn this in stapled to the back of your printed final essay
Odysseus Essay, Self and Peer Editing - Honors
Odysseus Essay, Checklist - Honors

Odysseus Epic Hero Characteristic Essay must be loaded onto turnitin.com by 
January 2, and a hardcopy must be printed and turned in with the peer editing 
sheet, essay prep, and essay checklist, by January 2.


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Week of December 12 - 16

English I

"The Odyssey" due Thursday, December 15
"The Odyssey" Test - Thursday, December 15

English I Honors

The Odyssey Study Guide (in class) due Thursday, December 15
Hero's Journey Outline (in class)
Odysseus Characterization worksheet (in class) 

The Odssey Test - Thursday, December 15 

Medea - Independent read
Finish reading by Thursday, December 15 
Briefly summarize each section using the worksheet provided.
(Remember there is a certain way to summarize - refer to Summarizing notes 
and quiz in helpful links section of this website)

Medea - Complete Jason Context Clues worksheet (on the reverse side of 
summation sheet worksheet mentioned above) - given in class on November 14.
If you lost the worksheet, I have uploaded them both onto the handout section 
of this website.

Please take notes on PowerPoints in handout section of this website 
pertaining to Medea and Tragedy/Tragic Hero - due by Thursday, Dec. 15

Intro to Tragedy and the Tragic Hero - Medea – Honors (11 slides)
Medea Introduction – Honors (9 slides)

Signs, Symbols, and Archetypes - Notes - Honors - Will be completed in the 
computer lab on Wednesday, December 14

Winter Break: English I Honors 

Odysseus Epic Hero Characteristics Essay - due Monday, January 2
Please refer to the handout section of this website for all assignment 
sheets. I will provide them for you, in class.

Odysseus Characteristics, Essay Prep - Honors (Due Thursday, Dec. 15)Please 
turn this in stapled to the back of your printed final essay
Odysseus Essay, Self and Peer Editing - Honors
Odysseus Essay, Checklist - Honors

Essay must be loaded onto turnitin.com by January 2, and a hardcopy must be 
turned in with peer editing sheet, essay prep, and essay checklist, by 
January 2.

  
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Week of December 5 - 9

English I 

The Odyssey Study Guide(in class) due Thursday, December 15

The Odssey Test - Thursday, December 15 

English I Honors

The Odyssey Study Guide (in class) due Thursday, December 15
Hero's Journey Outline (in class)
Odysseus Characterization worksheet (in class) 

The Odssey Test - Thursday, December 15 


Archetypes Mask Project - Due Monday, December 12
Please refer to the Archetype Mask Project Sheet in the handout section of 
this website. Your mask will be a creation based on the result of the 
Archetype Heroic Myth Index.

Refer to: 
Archetype Mask Project – Honors
Archetype Mask Evaluation Rubric – Honors
Mask Archetype Information Guide - Honors


Medea - Independent read
Finish reading by Thursday, December 15 
Briefly summarize each section using the worksheet provided.
(Remember there is a certain way to summarize - refer to Summarizing notes 
and quiz in helpful links section of this website)

Medea - Complete Jason Context Clues worksheet (on the reverse side of 
summation sheet worksheet mentioned above) - given in class on November 14.
If you lost the worksheet, I have uploaded them both onto the handout section 
of this website.

Please take notes on PowerPoints in handout section of this website 
pertaining to Medea and Tragedy/Tragic Hero - due by Thursday, Dec. 15

Intro to Tragedy and the Tragic Hero - Medea – Honors (11 slides)
Medea Introduction – Honors (9 slides)

Signs, Symbols, and Archetypes - Notes - Honors - Will be completed in the 
computer lab on Wednesday, December 14

Winter Break: English I Honors 

Odysseus Epic Hero Characteristics Essay - due Monday, January 2
Please refer to the handout section of this website for all assignment 
sheets. I will provide them for you, in class.

Odysseus Characteristics, Essay Prep - Honors (Due Thursday, Dec. 15)
Odysseus Essay, Self and Peer Editing - Honors
Odysseus Essay, Checklist - Honors

Essay must be loaded onto turnitin.com by January 2, and a hardcopy must be 
turned in with peer editing sheet, essay prep, and essay checklist, by 
January 2.



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Week of November 28 - December 2

BAT Testing

English I and I Honors

Tonight - Read the Introduction to The Odyssey in Brown Literature Book 
Please print Introduction to The Odyssey worksheet in the handout/powerpoint 
section of this website. Complete worksheet -  Due - Tuesday, November 29
(2nd period - due Thursday, Dec.1)

Print study guide for The Odyssey - bring to class with you daily
Fill in as we read. Do not leave this for the last minute.

SAT Vocabulary Words - 25-36 - due Friday, December 2 (print out vocab. form 
from vocab section of this website) (If you do one a day - you will not be 
burdoned on one single day.)

Quiz on Vocab. due Friday, December 2 - words 25 - 36
Remember to bring in the worksheets (if you haven't already handed them in)
(Definition, part of speech, compound - complex sentence
(Review context clues helpful handout, types of sentences notes, point of 
view notes)
1st Period - Monday, Dec.5
3rd Period - Monday, Dec.5 

Poetic and Literary Element Poster Assignment - due Monday, Dec. 5
Please refer to Poetic andf Literary Element Poster Assignment Sheet in the 
LIterary, Poetic, and Rhetorical Elements and Devices section of this website.
A term will be assigned to you in class on Monday, Nov. 28. Examples will be 
shown to you as well.

The Odyssey Test - December 15 

English I Honors 

Complete the Mask - Archetype - Heroic - Myth Index 
in the handout/powerpoint section of this website. Record findings and bring 
to class:
1st Period - Wednesday, November 30
2nd Period - Thursday, December 1 

Archetypes Mask Project - Due December 12
Please refer to the Archetype Mask Project Sheet in the handout section of 
this website. Your mask will be a creation based on the result of the 
Archetype Heroic Myth Index.

Archetype Mask Project – Honors
Archetype Mask Evaluation Rubric – Honors
Mask Archetype Information Guide - Honors


Medea - Independent read
Finish reading by Thursday, December 15 (One month from now)
Briefly summarize each section using the worksheet provided.
(Remember there is a certain way to summarize - refer to Summarizing notes 
and quiz in helpful links section of this website)

Medea - Complete context clues worksheet (on the reverse side of summartion 
worksheet mentioned above) - given in class on November 14.
If you lose the worksheet, I have uploaded onto the handout section of th is 
website.

Please take notes on PowerPoints in handout section of this website 
pertaining to Medea and Tragedy/Tragic Hero - due by Thursday, Dec. 15

Intro to Tragedy and the Tragic Hero - Medea – Honors
Medea Introduction – Honors
Signs, Symbols, and Archetypes - Notes Honors

Odysseus Epic Hero Characteristics Essay - due Monday, January 2
Please refer to the handout section of this website for all assignment 
sheets. 

Odysseus Essay Self and Peer Editing - Honors
Odysseus Characteristics Essay Prep - Honors
Odysseus Essay Checklist - Honors

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Week of November 21 - 25  -  Happy Thanksgiving! No School!

English I and I Honors

The following are all due when we come back: Monday, November 28

Please take notes on the three powerpoints found in the handout/powerpoint 
section of this website:

I have provided outlines for each powerpoint to help you decipher what notes 
you must take. The outlines are in the handout section of this website.
  
Intro to The Odyssey and The Gods 
Epic and Epic Hero Notes
Hero's Journey Notes 

SAT Vocabulary Words - 25-36 - due Friday, December 2 (print out vocab. form 
from vocab section of this website) (If you do one a day - you will not be 
burdoned on one single day.)

Quiz on Vocab. due Friday, December 2 - words 25 - 36
(Definition, part of speech, compound - complex sentence
(Review context clues notes, types of sentences, point of view)

*****Please finish any work you did not finish last week. It will not be 
accepted after Monday, November 28.  

English I Honors

Medea - Independent read
Finish reading by Thursday, December 15 (One month from now)
Briefly summarize each section using the worksheet provided.
(Remember there is a certain way to summarize - refer to Summarizing notes 
and quiz in helpful links section of this website)

Medea - Complete context clues worksheet (on the reverse side of summartion 
worksheet mentioned above) - given in class on November 14.

Please take notes on PowerPoints in handout section of this website 
pertaining to Medea and Tragedy/Tragic Hero - due by Thursday, Dec. 15

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Week of November 14 - 18

IN-CLASS / English I and English I Honors

Monday - Quiz - SAT Vocabulary - words 13 - 24 
define, part of speech, in a sentence
Three Types Irony, Five Methods of Characterization, and Four Types of 
Conflict) 
3rd (SSR - Anti-Bullying Video) 

Tuesday - BAT II Timed - Expository Writing - Please review notes in writing 
section
3rd SSR (High School Bullying - Socratic Seminar) 

Wednesday - Computer Lab D210 - Periods 1,2,3,4,6 - Odyssey Webquest

Thursday - Persuasive Writing Prompt - Please review persuasive writing 
guidelines
The Prompt is:

Community leaders are considering a city-wide weekend curfew for teenagers 
under 18.

Think about the advantages and disadvantages of a city-wide weekend curfew.

Persuade community leaders whether or not to implement the weekend curfew.

FCAT writing guidelines were distributed in class on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
3rd SSR - Anti Bullying Video

Friday - The Odyssey - Introduction - Audio - listen along
All wear a purple shirt today in memory of the teen suicides. Students 
must wear their uniform bottoms.

HOMEWORK 
Week of November 14 - 18 

English I and English I Honors
 
We will do the Introduction to the Odyssey in class together.

Tuesday - Point of View - review notes - at home quiz - due Wednesday, Nov.16 
(Go to Rhetorical Elements part of this website and read over P.O.V. notes.
Print the quiz - complete - and turn in on Wednesday, Nov.16) 

Wednesday - Odyssey Poster - Due Friday, November 18
(Research started in the computer lab on Wednesday, November 16)

The following are all due when we come back: Monday, November 28
Please take notes on the three powerpoints found in the handout/powerpoint 
section of this website:

I will provide an outline for each powerpoint to help you decipher what notes 
you must take.
  
Intro to The Odyssey and The Gods 
Epic and Epic Hero Notes
Hero's Journey Notes 

SAT Vocabulary Words - 25-36 - due Monday, November 28 (print out vocab. form 
from vocab section of this website) (If you do one a day - you will not be 
burdoned on one single day.)


Quiz on Vocab. due Friday, December 2 - words 25 - 36
(Definition, part of speech, compound - complex sentence
(Review context clues notes, types of sentences, point of view)

English I Honors - in addidtion to above information: Due December 15

Medea - Independent read
Finish reading by Thursday, December 15 (One month from now)
Briefly summarize each section using the worksheet provided.
(Remember there is a certain way to summarize - refer to Summarizing notes 
and quiz in helpful links section of this website)

Medea - Complete context clues worksheet (on the reverse side of summartion 
worksheet mentioned above) - given in class on November 14.

Please take notes on PowerPoints in handout section of this website 
pertaining to Medea and Tragedy/Tragic Hero - due by Thursday, Dec. 15


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Week of November 7 - 11

Monday - Science field trip
Wednesday - Science field trip
Thursday - Epcot field trip
freshmen t-shirts can be purchased from Ms. Ellis, room D110
Friday - No School

English I

"Mendel's Daughter" - Character Map - due Monday, November 14

"Mendel's Daughter" Guided Questions - due Monday, November 14
(these questions were started in class, as we read the book, and students 
were given three days, in-class, in groups, to discuss questions and answers)
All students were given a copy of the book on Monday, November 7 
 
Mendel's Daughter Characterization 'Most Wanted' poster - due Monday, 
November 14 (Please refer to the Most Wanted assignment sheet for details)
Five Methods of Characterization and quotes must be incorporated into the 
final product. (samples were shown in class) 

SAT Vocabulary words 19-24 - due Monday, November 14

SAT Vocabulary Quiz - Words 13-24 - Monday, November 14 
(you must know word, definition, part of speech, how to use it in a 
complex,compound sentence, and different sentence types)

PLEASE REVIEW FIVE METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION, CONFLICT, AND IRONY STUDY 
GUIDES ON THE WEBSITE IN THE lITERARY, pOETIC, AND RHETORICAL ELEMENT 
SECTION. 

English I Honors


"Mendel's Daughter" - Character Map - due Monday, November 14
(worked on in class)

"Mendel's Daughter" Guided Questions - due Monday, November 14
(these questions were started in class, as we read the book, and students 
were given two days, in-class, in groups, to discuss questions and answers)

Mendel's Daughter Inference Chart - due Monday, November 14
Please use quotes based on Inferences based on Five Methods of 
Characterization, include page numbers
(worked on in class)
 
Mendel's Daughter Characterization 'Most Wanted' poster - due Monday, 
November 14 (Please refer to the Most Wanted assignment sheet for details)
Five Methods of Characterization and quotes must be incorporated into the 
final product. (samples were shown in class) 

SAT Vocabulary words 19-24 - due Monday, November 14

SAT Vocabulary Quiz - Words 13-24 - Monday, November 14 
(you must know word, definition, part of speech, how to use it in a 
complex,compound sentence, and different sentence types)

PLEASE REVIEW FIVE METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION, CONFLICT, AND IRONY STUDY 
GUIDES ON THE WEBSITE IN THE lITERARY, pOETIC, AND RHETORICAL ELEMENT 
SECTION. 
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Week of October 31 - November 4

English I 

"Night" at home study guide/test - due Monday, October 31

SAT Vocabulary Words 1-12 worksheet due Monday, October 31
(no quiz on first 12 words)

Three Types of Irony - at home practice - due Thursday, November 3

Four Types of Conflict - at home practice - due Friday, November 4
(print worksheet from Literary, Poetic, and Rhetorical Elements section of 
this website  - as shown in class) 

SAT Vocabulary words 13-18 worksheet - due Friday, November 4

"Mendel's Daughter" - Character Map - refer to JupiterGrades for due date. 
Each class period is different.

Types of Sentences Activity - due Monday, November 7
Please go in grammar workbook and homework practice section of this website 
and read notes on Types of Sentences. Do worksheet activities at end of 
notes. Print the Types of Sentences activity worksheets and bring to class. 
(not the notes)

Mendel's Daughter Guided Questions - Please go on JupiterGrades to determine 
due date depending on your class period.
 
Mendel's Daughter Characterization 'Most Wanted' poster - Please go on 
JupiterGrades to determine due date depending on your class period.

SAT Vocabulary words 19-24 - due Monday, November 14

SAT Vocabulary Quiz - Words 13-24 - Monday, November 14  



English I Honors

SAT Vocabulary Words 1-12 worksheet due Monday, October 31
(no quiz on first 12 words)

Three Types of Irony - at home practice - due Thursday, November 3

Four Types of Conflict - at home practice - due Friday, November 4
(print worksheet from Literary, Poetic, and Rhetorical Elements section of 
this website  - as shown in class) 

SAT Vocabulary words 13-18 worksheet - due Friday, November 4

"Mendel's Daughter" - Character Map - refer to JupiterGrades for due date. 
Each class period is different.

Types of Sentences Activity - due Monday, November 7
Please go in grammar workbook and homework practice section of this website 
and read notes on Types of Sentences. Do worksheet activities at end of 
notes. Print the Types of Sentences activity worksheets and bring to class. 
(not the notes)

Mendel's Daughter Guided Questions - due Monday, November 14

Mendel's Daughter Inference Chart - due Monday, November 14
 
Mendel's Daughter Characterization 'Most Wanted' poster - due Monday, 
November 14
 
SAT Vocabulary words 19-24 - due Monday, November 14

SAT Vocabulary Quiz - Words 13-24 - Monday, November 14  




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Week of October 24 - 28     (End of First Quarter)

English I

"Night" summaries and commentary - due Tuesday, October 25

Memoir Project - due Tuesday, October 25
Please make sure you follow the directions on the assignment sheet

SAT Vocabulary - first 12 words from list - follow the directions on the 
assignment sheet. 

Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, October 26   

"Night" study guide due Monday, October 31 - five points added to test

"Night" Test - Monday, October 31




English I Honors


Memoir Project - due Tuesday, October 25
Please make sure you follow the directions on the assignment sheet

SAT Vocabulary - first 12 words from list - follow the directions on the 
assignment sheet. 

Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, October 26   


"Mendel's Daughter" and five methods of characterization assignments due 
Friday, November 4 

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Week of October 17 - 21

//English I// 

"Mendel's Daughter" Webquest - Friday, October 21
Please visit the websites listed on the assignment sheet and answer the 
questions in complete sentences. You can access the websites from the 
uploaded document in the handout section of this website.

Memoir Project - due Tuesday, October 25 
No late projects will be accepted.

"Night" - summarizing assignment due on Tuesday, October 25

"Night" - There will be a test on this book on October 31.
A study guide will be provided for you on Tuesday, October 25.

Vocabulary - Please visit the Ninth Grade SAT word list in the vocabulary 
practice section of this website. Students will complete six vocabulary words 
per week due every Friday. Quizzes will be every other week on twelve words.
Please date your vocabulary worksheets and number your words.

Vocabulary (1st assignment due) - Wednesday, October 26 - first 12 words
Follow the worksheet prompts. You can visit Webster's Dictionary in the 
helpful links section of this website. Pictures/Icons can be drawn or printed 
and pasted.

Vocabulary form will be uploaded in the handout section for your convenience.

'Mendel's Daughter'  -  All work due Friday, November 4

Guided question packet will be completed daily in class. Please do not leave 
this for the last minute.  

Character Map - Pick a favorite character in "Mendel's Daughter" and complete 
the graphic organizer.

Character Most Wanted Poster - Please create a poster depicting the 
characteristics of the character chosen in the character map and follow the 
directions on the Characterization Poster. (Remember the examples I showed 
you in class. I will post them for you to see as a point of reference.)

//English I Honors//

"Mendel's Daughter" Webquest - Friday, October 21
Please visit the websites listed on the assignment sheet and answer the 
questions in complete sentences. 

Memoir Project - due Tuesday, October 25 
No late projects will be accepted.

Vocabulary - Please visit the Ninth Grade SAT word list in the vocabulary 
practice section of this website. Students will complete six vocabulary words 
per week due every Friday. Quizzes will be every other week on twelve words.
Please date your vocabulary worksheets and number your words.

Vocabulary (1st assignment due) - Wednesday, October 26 - first 12 words
Follow the worksheet prompts. You can visit Webster's Dictionary in the 
helpful links section of this website. Pictures/Icons can be drawn or printed 
and pasted.

Vocabulary form will be uploaded in the handout section for your convenience.

'Mendel's Daughter'  -  All work due Friday, November 4 (Posted Oct.19)

Guided question packet will be completed daily in class. Please do not leave 
this for the last minute.  

Character Map - Pick a favorite character in "Mendel's Daughter" and complete 
the graphic organizer.

Character Most Wanted Poster - Please create a poster depicting the 
characteristics of the character chosen in the character map and follow the 
directions on the Characterization Poster. (Remember the examples I showed 
you in class. I will post them for you to see as a point of reference.)

Characterization Inference Chart - Using the character chosen for "Mendel's 
Daughter", find six quotes or examples that reveal important or different 
aspects of your character (subject). Then explain what they mean. Remember to 
include page numbers.

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Week of October 10 - 14

English I

Period 3 - Bring in Schindler's List questions to discuss in class
           by Monday, October 10 
           Memoir Project - Tuesday, October 18 
           Night - Independent read activity due Tuesday, October 25
           Identity Chart due Monday, October 17
Please finish work not completed in class today. Bring in by Mon.,Oct.17
           Characterization and Inferencing
           Your favorite character with picture 

 
Period 4 - Guest Speaker - Monday, October 10
           Please complete Angela's Ashes by Tuesday, October 11
           Memoir Project - Tuesday, October 18 
           Night - Independent read - Activity due Tuesday, October 25
           Identity Chart due Friday, October 14  

Period 6 - Angela's Ashes - packet due Monday, October 10
           Memoir Project - Tuesday, October 18
           Night - Independent read - Activity due Tuesday, October 25
           Identity Chart due Friday, October 14 


English I Honors     

Periods 1 and 2

FIF and Persepolis Expository Essay due by Tuesday, October 11
Please upload onto turnitin.com

Time Magazine Analysis and graphic organizer - due Wednesday, October 12
Author's Purpose, Text Structure and organization 
(First Period - due Thursday, October 13)

eblogger post - Please visit my eblog and post reflections by Friday, Oct.14
Complete Identy Chart by Friday, October 14 - Please include picture

Directions:
Go to helpful weblinks section of this website 
Click on Mrs. Cabeza's eblog
Go to bottom of page to - HOLOCAUST Post
State your name and period and post your reflections.

You can comment on other students posts if you do not want to create your own.
Please watch your manners, grammar,and post reflections that are insightful 
and relevant to our unit of study.


Memoir Project - due Tuesday, October 18

Period 2 
Finish characterization and inferencing worksheet.
Finish character worksheet - find a picture of your character and glue onto 
the worksheet. 


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Week of October 3 - 7

English I and English I Honors

Grammar Worksheets 1, 2, 3 (due daily)

Summarizing and Paraphrasing review - Helpful links - answer questions, print 
page and turn in on Wednesday, October 5

Memoir Projects - due Tuesday, October 18


English I

Context Clues Worksheet - review - due Thursday, October 6

English I Honors

Context Clues Worksheet - due Wednesday, October 5

FIF and Persepolis Expository Essay Intro and Thesis statement due Friday, 
October 7

FIF and Persopolis Expository Esssay - upload onto turnitin.com by midnight, 
Tuesday, October 11

Time Magazine Article Analysis/Text Structure/Author's Purpose -
due Wednesday, October 12

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Week of September 26 - 30

English I

Organizational Patterns packet due Friday, September 30
If you did not finish Ppt notes in class, you must do so at home.


English I Honors

Vocab. Quiz - pages 3-81, FIF, Wednesday, September 28

Guided questions - 82-end of book due, Wednesday, September 28

Vocab.Words Index Cards - 82 - end due, Wednesday, September 28

Organizational Pattern Packet due Monday, October 3

Organizational Pattern PowerPoint - Notes due Monday, October 3

FIF - Assigned chapter analysis/summary by Friday, September 30

FIF Sticky note check - Monday, October 3 
Theme, Figurative Language, Imagery, Tone    

Bring back Funny in Farsi books on Monday, October 3

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Week of September 19 - 23

English I 

Monday - No homework - Check Journals in class - Complete Journal entry 2 and 
3 - School and Name

Tuesday - "Night" FCAT Practice - Clarify, Summarize, Main Idea, Cause and 
Effect, Infer - due Wednesday, September 21

Wednesday - "Night" Chart - Text quote and emotional reflection
                            Author's Style - Tone, Imagery, Sentence Structure
             due Thursday, September 22

Thursday - 'What's in My Heart' Memoir Activity - Begin in class, finish at 
home, due Friday, September 23

Friday - Periods four and six - finish "A Celebration of Grandfathers" 


English I Honors

Monday - Review guided questions and vocab words - due Tuesday, September 20
         (pages 3- 81 ) Quiz Wednesday, September 28

Tuesday - FIF,  Read 82 - 198 - due Tuesday, September 27
          Guided questions, vocab index cards, sticky notes on imagery,  
          figuritive language, theme

          Computer Lab - Thursday, September 22 - Iran research
          Whatever is not completed in the lab must be completed at
          home by Friday, September 23

         'What's in My Heart' Memoir Activity - due Monday, September 26      

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Monday, September 12 - Friday, September 16 

BAT Testing - Please report to your testing room or cafeteria

English I Homework

Messages were placed on JupiterGrades concerning make-up work.
All make-up work is due Monday, September 19
No make-up work will be accepted after this date

Interim Reports go out on September 23

English I Honors

Funny in Farsi - Finish PowerPoint notes conerning Iran

Read pages 3- 81 by Monday, September 19 - Expect quiz
Please complete vocabulary work and guided questions
*See handout/powerpoint section for more info

Interim Reports go out on September 23
Check JupiterGrades for errors  

Email me with questions or concerns

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Monday, September 5 - Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, September 6 - Friday, September 9


English I / I Honors

In-class Introduction PowerPoint Presentations - Tuesday, September 6

Tuesday Night - Take notes on Vocabulary Context Clues PowerPoint and 
complete the "Questionable Substitute" reading vocabulary context clues 
worksheet- Due the day that I gave you in class on Wednesday. I am seeing all 
of my classes on different days next week. Depending on the day that I see 
you will be the day that it is due.

(Please use the chart on the PowerPoint and the context clues in the reading 
to help you determine the meanings of the words)

Return all paperwork and finish introductions, Wednesday, September 7
Create Origamis for 9/11 Tribute
 
Timed Writing Essay - Thursday, September 8

9/11 Activities - Friday, September 9 - report to 6th Period first
Video - "102 Minutes" School-wide Socratic Seminar Activities and Discussion

What Good Readers Do and Plot Structure PowerPoint Notes due Monday, 
September 12
     
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Monday, August 29, 2011

English I / I Honors

Plagiarism PowerPoint Notes and signed contract due Wednesday, August 31

Introduction PowerPoints due Wednesday, August 31 (please upload onto a usb)

Please report to the computer lab, room D210, on 
Wednesday, August 31. Upload your summer reading assignments and Intro 
PowerPoints.  

Intro PowerPoint Presentations on Thursday, September 1 

In class,timed Expository Writing Prompt - Friday, September 2

'Letters to Me' in sealed, stamped envelope - Tuesday, September 6

Six Traits PowerPoint Notes - Tuesday, September 6

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Monday, August 22, 2011


English I/I Honors

Please view the Welcome presentation in the Handout/PowerPoint section and 
take notes. Due - Tuesday, August 23

Practice Email to Mrs. Cabeza due Wednesday, August 24

Please return all signed papers by Friday, August 26

'All About Me' worksheet is due Friday, August 26 with an attached picture

Supplies due by Monday, August 29

Parent Letter due Monday, August 29

Your Introduction PowerPoint due Wednesday, August 31

LIbrary Visit Tuesday, August 30 - Report to the library (not class) 


Lab Day, Room D221 - Wednesday, August 31  (Please bring your USBs to class)
Upload your summer reading assignments and Intro PowerPoints to usb



English I

FCAT diagnostic test is Thursday and Friday, August 25 - 26


English I Honors

FCAT diagnostic test is Thursday, August 25 
"And Then There Were None" test is Friday, August 26