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WOTD for THURSDAY, May 31st, 2012:
5. INSIPID-(adj)- Dull; flavorless; not
interesting
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for
ACT V of Much Ado
2) Read for AR- Night is a good
choice!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll learn why it is sometimes
better to look before you leap...
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REMINDER:
THE LSA, or Locally Selected Assessment,
for this class will be held on June 6 and June 7.
Review your "5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension" in order to be successful on this test, which will count for
10% of your final marking period average.
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WOTD for WEDNESDAY, 30th May, 2012:
4. CACOPHONY-(noun)-
Harsh sounds; the state of being noisily out-of-tune
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
IV of Much Ado About Nothing
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by June
15th.
3) It is still suggested that you continue
reading the novel Night by Elie Weisel, and complete
the accompanying study guide questions. At
this point, reading Night is optional, but it will be assigned
once we finish reading Much Ado.
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REMINDER:
THE LSA, or Locally Selected Assessment,
for this class will be held on June 6 and June 7.
Review your "5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension" in order to be successful on this test, which will count for
10% of your final marking period average.
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll further our reading
comprehension of Much Ado About Nothing
3. GAMIN-(noun)-
Literally, 'child of the streets'
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
IV of Much Ado
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by June
15th
3) I am handing out copies of the novel Night
and an accompanying study guide.
In a effort to help you reach your 25 point
goal, it is suggested that you complete the reading of the novel Night and
the study guide questions during the Memorial Day break.
This will be an assigned reading once we
complete the reading of Much Ado About Nothing
REMINDER:
THE LSA, or Locally Selected Assessment,
for this class will be held on June 6 and June 7.
Review your "5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension" in order to be successful on this test, which will count for
10% of your final marking period average.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll further our understanding of
the play Much Ado About Nothing
WOTD for TUESDAY, May 22nd, 2012:
2. UTOPIA-(noun)- A
perfect, ideal world
HOMEWORK:
1) POETRY ANTHOLOGY revisions are due
tomorrow.
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by June
15th.
3) Complete study guides for ACT IV of Much
Ado for as far as we've read.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll get the opportunity to learn
from our mistakes,
and we'll see firsthand that respect is
something you earn!
WOTD for MONDAY, May 21st, 2012:
1. EXUBERANT-(adj)- Full
of enthusiasm
HOMEWORK:
1) POETRY ANTHOLOGY REVISIONS are due
WEDNESDAY, May 23rd.
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by June
15th.
3) Complete study guide for ACT IV of Much
Ado for as far as we've read.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll further our understanding of
the plot of Much Ado, and we'll learn why communicating clearly is so
important!
10. ENCUMBERED-(adj)- Burdened
with; weighted down by
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test
2) Check out the Father Damien hyperlink
3) AR closes June 15th. You need 25 points
by then. Read.
4) Fix your poetry anthology by Wednesday,
May 23rd.
5) LSA (10% of your final grade) is on June
6 and 7. Be prepared. Remember your 5 Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll further develop our reading
comprehension skills by reading
Much Ado About Nothing, ACT IV.
9. MALIGNANT-(adj.)- Harmful; likely to
cause death
HOMEWORK:
1) Read the link attached to the Father
Damien picture for yesterday's Word of the Day!
2) Complete Much Ado study guide
questions for as far as we've read!
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3) AR
closes Friday. Read.
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4) A number of you did not perform well
on your anthologies. You have been spoken to. Fix it. You have one week. On
Wednesday, May 23rd, poetry anthology grades close.
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5) Your final opportunities to do well
in English are drawing to a close. On June 6 and 7, we will be taking a
Locally Selected Assessment, or LSA. It is your final exam, and AND IS 10% OF
YOUR FINAL GRADE FOR THIS CLASS! . It is a great opportunity for you to
improve your average.
Review your 5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension. Unlike the ELA, this test is a PART OF YOUR GRADE FOR THIS
CLASS.
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WOTD May 16, 2012:
8. LEPROSY-(noun)- An infectious,
disfiguring disease
HOMEWORK:
1)
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Complete WOTD test corrections- due
tomorrow.
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2) Study for WOTD test Monday.
3) Be prepared for poetry anthology
presentations- they have already begun.
4) AR closes Friday. Read.
5) A number of you did not perform well
on your anthologies. You have been spoken to. Fix it. You have one week. On
Wednesday, May 23rd, poetry anthology grades close.
6) Your final opportunities to do well
in English are drawing to a close. On June 6 and 7, we will be taking a
Locally Selected Assessment, or LSA. It is your final exam, and will be
factored into your final grade. It is a great opportunity for you to improve
your average. Review your 5 Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension steps.
Unlike the ELA, this test is a PART OF YOUR GRADE FOR THIS CLASS.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll conclude poetry
presentations, and then we'll further our comprehension of Much Ado.
WOTD for TUESDAY, May 15th, 2012:
7. LETHARGY (noun)- Laziness;
indifference
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete WOTD test corrections- due
tomorrow.
2) Study for WOTD test Monday.
3) Be prepared for poetry anthology
presentations- they begin today.
4) AR closes Friday. Read.
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll show our appreciation for
poetry by orally presenting poem recitations and listening politely and
attentively. we'll also learn to show our appreciation for poetry well-recited
by snapping, not clapping, our applause, because that's what
civilized people do.
WOTD for MONDAY, May 14th, 2012:
6. BENIGN-(adj)- Good natured; kind;
harmless
HOMEWORK:
1) Poetry presentations begin tomorrow!
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Memorize your poem
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Bring a prop/costume
2) AR closes Friday- READ!
OBJECTIVES:
Just like Friday, there will be no
objectives for today. No wait, what if we just simply say,
"Our goal is to learn some stuff"?
How's THAT, KW?
WOTD for Friday, May 11th, 2012:
5. INCANDESCENCE-(noun) The state of
shining brightly
HOMEWORK:
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1) Study for Much Ado quiz, ACT III,
for Monday!
2) Read for AR!
Anyone who wishes to read the story The
Pearl from your brown literature anthology, and complete the study
guide for this novel (it can be found on the "HEALY'S HANDOUTS/REFERENCE
INFORMATION" page to the left) can take the Accelerated Reader test for this
story!
3) DC/Travel brochures are due on May 11th!
Any questions about them?
4) Poetry Presentations for Contract #1
grades begin next Tuesday! remember to bring and use:
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A copy of your poem to refer to while
presenting.
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A prop of some kind to further illustrate
your poem
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5) Don't forget to tell your mom you
love her!
WOTD for THURSDAY, May 10th, 2012:
4. PERCEPTIBLE-(ADJ.)- Noticeable;
capable of being observed
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado quiz, ACT III,
for Monday!
2) Read for AR!
Anyone who wishes to read the story The
Pearl from your brown literature anthology, and complete the study
guide for this novel (it can be found on the "HEALY'S HANDOUTS/REFERENCE
INFORMATION" page to the left) can take the Accelerated Reader test for this
story!
3) DC/Travel brochures are due on May 11th!
Any questions about them?
4) Poetry Presentations for Contract #1
grades begin next Tuesday! remember to bring and use:
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A copy of your poem to refer to while
presenting.
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A prop of some kind to further illustrate
your poem
OBJECTIVES:
TODAY WE'LL DEMONSTRATE OUR COMPREHENSION
OF ACT III OF MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
WOTD For WEDNESDAY, May 9th, 2012:
3. POULTICE-(noun)- An absorbent
mass that is applied to an injury
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for Much
Ado for as far as we've read- you should be done, or almost done with
this study guide, by Thursday!
2) Read for AR! You need 12 points by next
Friday!
Anyone who wishes to read the story The
Pearl from your brown literature anthology, and complete the study
guide for this novel (it can be found on the "HEALY'S HANDOUTS/REFERENCE
INFORMATION" page to the left) can
take the Accelerated Reader test for this
story!
3) DC/Travel brochures are due on May 11th!
Any questions about them?
4) Poetry Presentations for Contract #1
grades begin next Tuesday! remember to bring and use:
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A prop to support your presentation
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2) a copy of your poem to refer to if you
lose your place
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll learn why you should always
look before you leap...
WOTD for TUESDAY, May 8th, 2012:
2. VAGUENESS-(noun)- A state of
being unclear; blurry
HOMEWORK:
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1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
III of Much Ado for as far as we've read!
2) Read for AR-you need 12 points by May
18th!
3) DC/Travel brochure projects are due May
11th!
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OBJECTIVES:
Okay, change of plans...TODAY is the day
that we'll develop our spelling skills and our ability to recognize context
clues, and , following that, we'll further develop our reading comprehension
skills as they pertain to Much Ado, which, again, may or may not
have been written by William Shakespeare.
WOTD for MONDAY, May 7th, 2012:
1. DISSEMBLING-(vb)- Concealing
one's true feelings with a false appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
III of Much Ado for as far as we've read!
2) Read for AR-you need 12 points by May
18th!
3) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our spelling skills
and our ability to recognize context clues.
then we'll further develop our reading
comprehension!
WOTD for FRIDAY, May 4th, 2012:
10. LUCIDITY-(noun)-Clarity; a
clearness in thought
WOTD for THURSDAY, May 3rd, 2012:
9. PESTILENTIAL-(ADJ)- Morally
dangerous; deadly to body and spirit
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your poetry
anthologies at home- you may continue to modify your poetry pages and print
them out at home, and begin the final layout preparations for your anthology.
Remember, your poetry anthologies are due
on Monday, May 7th!
Use the resources available to you on the
"HEALY'S HANDOUTS/REFERENCE INFORMATION" page on
teacherweb to assist you!
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR POETRY
ANTHOLOGY BOOKLET TO CLASS TOMORROW TO
CONTINUE TO WORK ON IT!
Don't forget to decorate your front
cover!
Make it purdy!
2) Read for AR- you have 15 school
days left to get your 12 points, and several of you have been notified as to
what grade you need to receive in English to pass for the year- make sure you
get your points!
3) DC/Travel brochure projects are
due May 11th!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll continue to develop our poetry
anthologies and, in the process, demonstrate knowledge of the various poetic
devices that can be present in poems!
8. HERMETICALLY-(adv)- Done in such
a way as to make an environment air-tight or vacuum-sealed
HOMEWORK:
1)
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We will be travelling to The Jewish
Heritage Center tomorrow!
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Be here at 6:30am
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Eat a good breakfast, and make sure you
pack a lunch!
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Wear your Team 5 Shirt! Tomorrow is TEAM 5
PRIDE DAY!
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2) Continue working on Poetry
anthologies- completed anthologies will be due on Monday, May 7th!
I will take anthologies completed before
May 7th.
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
May 18th!
5) DC/Travel brochure projects are due
May 11th!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll use complete sentences and
use the resources available to us
to create a book of poetry that we can
be proud of!
WOTD for MONDAY, APRIL 30th, 2012:
7. TRUNCHEON-(noun)- A short,
thick-handled club used as a weapon.
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HOMEWORK:
1) Report to the computer room, 107
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Bring all of your poetry anthology
materials!
2) We will be travelling to The Jewish
Heritage Center on Wednesday of this week. Eat a good breakfast, and make sure
you pack a lunch!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) Make sure that your Much Ado
Study guide questions are completed!
5) DC/Travel brochures are due May 11th!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll edit and revise our poetry
pages to ready them for our anthologies!
WOTD for FRIDAY, April 27th, 2012:
6. PREMONITION-(noun)- A
forewarning; an alarm to a forthcoming event
HOMEWORK:
1) Report to the computer room, 107, on
Monday! Bring all of your poetry anthology materials!
2) WOTD test corrections are due!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) Make sure that your Much Ado
Study guide questions are completed!
5) DC/Travel brochures are due May 11th!
WOTD for THURSDAY, April 26th, 2012:
5. DISHEARTEN-(vb)- To take away
one's spirit
HOMEWORK:
1) All parts of your Poetry Anthology
should be completed by tomorrow!
2) Complete WOTD test corrections! Get them
signed! Due tomorrow!
3) Read for AR- You need 12 points by May
18th!
4) Complete Much Ado Act III
study guide questions for as far as we've read!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes, and
continue to develop our reading comprehension!
WOTD for Wednesday, April 25th, 2012:
4. BILLETED-(vb)- Living or being
stationed in a private residence as a member of the military.
3. WAIFLIKE-(adj)- Having the thin,
hungry appearance of an orphaned child
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HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your poetry
anthologies- you should be completing the following:
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Your remaining APPEAL poems
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Your own poetry, which you should be
writing according to the poetry guidelines sheet you received
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All parts of your anthology should be done
by April 27th, this Friday!
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2. Complete study guide questions for ACT
III of Much Ado About Nothing for as far as we've read!
3. Read for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) All DC projects and travel brochures are
due May 11th!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll further develop our reading
comprehension as it pertains to the play Much Ado About Nothing,
which may or may not have been written by William Shakespeare, who may or may
not have been born on April 23, 1564
2. CABBALA-(noun)- Jewish books of
religious mysticism
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HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your poetry
anthologies- you should be completing the following:
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Your remaining APPEAL poems
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Your own poetry, which you should be
writing according to the poetry guidelines sheet you received
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All parts of your anthology should be done
by April 27th, this Friday!
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2. Complete study guide questions for ACT
III of Much Ado About Nothing for as far as we've read!
3. Read for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) All DC projects and travel brochures are
due May 11th!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our ability to
recognize context clues,
and we'll further develop our reading
comprehension as it pertains to Much Ado About Nothing
1. HOLOCAUST-(noun)- Literally,
"destruction by fire"
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your poetry
anthologies- you should be completing the following:
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Your remaining APPEAL poems
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Your own poetry, which you should be
writing according to the poetry guidelines sheet you received
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All parts of your anthology should be done
by April 27th, next Friday!
2) Study for WOTD test Monday!
3) READ for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) DC projects are due May 11th!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll explore options for the
performance part of contract # 1 of our Poetry Anthology project
10. METER-(noun)- The arrangement of
stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your poetry
anthologies- you should be completing the following:
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Your remaining APPEAL poems
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Your own poetry, which you have written
according to the poetry format guidelines sheet you received
Remember,
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ALL PARTS OF ANTHOLOGY SHOULD BE DONE BY
APRIL 27TH, NEXT FRIDAY!
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2) Study for the WOTD test for MONDAY!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by May
18th!
4) DC projects are due May 11th!
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Today we'll review ELA test performance
and
we'll explore options for the
performance part of contract #1 of our Poetry anthology
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9. ARRAYED-(vb)- Dressed in
impressive attire
HOMEWORK:
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1) Be prepared for the ELA test
tomorrow!
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Get a good night's rest!
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Eat a good breakfast tomorrow morning!
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Bring a tissue for your issues, and
throw it out before the test begins
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Bring in two (at least) sharpened
# 2 pencils and a highliter, if you have it!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll review ELA test performance,
discuss goals for performance on tomorrow's portion of the ELA, and we'll
explore options for the performance part of contract #1 of our Poetry
anthology
8. WARBLED-(vb)- Sung in trilled,
(rising and falling) notes
HOMEWORK:
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1) Be prepared for the ELA test
tomorrow!
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Get a good night's rest!
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Eat a good breakfast tomorrow morning!
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Bring a tissue for your issues, and
throw it out before the test begins
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Bring in two (at least) sharpened
# 2 pencils and a highliter, if you have it!
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2. Continue to work on your individual
poems for your anthology
ALL PARTS OF ANTHOLOGY SHOULD BE DONE BY
APRIL 27TH, NEXT FRIDAY!
OBJECTIVES:
TODAY WE'LL PREPARE FOR TOMORROW'S PORTION OF THE ELA TEST,
AND WE'LL DISCUSS EXTENDED METAPHOR IN POETRY!
7. MISOGYNY-(noun)- A hatred or
mistreatment of women
HOMEWORK:
1) Be prepared for the ELA test
tomorrow!
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Get a good night's rest!
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Eat a good breakfast tomorrow morning!
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Bring a tissue for your issues, and
throw it out before the test begins
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Bring in two (at least) sharpened
# 2 pencils and a highliter, if you have it!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll review the schedule for the
next three days, and discuss teacher expectations for the ELA!
6. DECEITFUL-(adj)- Full of trickery
or falseness
HOMEWORK for March 30th, 2012
1) Continue working on your APPEAL
poems over spring break. The number and type of poems you will write depends
on which contract you choose!
2) READ for Accelerated Reader. You
need 12 points by May 18th
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll practice our listening
comprehension skills in preparation for the State ELA test on April 17th!
"I have seen roses, damasked,
red and white..."
Sonnet 130; Shakespeare
5. DAMASKED-(adj)- Having
decorative, wavy lines
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HOMEWORK:
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1) Continue working on your 4 Appeal Poems.
A minimum of two of the
Appeal Poems must be written by authors on the Poet List in your packet!
DUE TOMORROW!
Remember to address all 9 points!
2)Make corrections on your poetry -make
sure you have digital copies, and make them available here at school to get
them ready for your hard cover copy!
3) Read for AR! This IS IT! The last night
to work on your AR points.
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll improve our reading
comprehension skills, and further develop our inferencing skills!
4. TANKA-(noun)- Like a haiku, with
two additional lines 7-7
TODAY IS AMNESTY DAY
ALL STUDENTS WHO STAY FOR TEAM TIME, WORK QUIETLY
AND INDEPENDENTLY TO GET THEIR OVERDUE POETRY PROJECTS IN,
AND TURN THEM IN AT THE END OF THE TEAM
TIME SESSION TODAY,
WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY POINT PENALTY FOR A
LATE SUBMISSION.
HOMEWORK:
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1) Continue working on your 4 Appeal Poems.
A minimum of two of the
Appeal Poems must be written by authors on the Poet List in your packet! DUE
FRIDAY!
Remember to address all 9 points!
2)Make corrections on your poetry -make
sure you have digital copies, and make them available here at school to get
them ready for your hard cover copy!
3) Read for AR! 2 school days left to get
your AR points.
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OBJECTIVES:
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Today we'll discuss the tanka form of
poetry, and we'll deepen our understanding of the plot of ACT II of Much
Ado about Nothing
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WOTD for TUESDAY, March 27th, 2012:
3. LIMERICK-(noun)- A poem of 5
lines with set meter and a rhyme scheme of A-A-B-B-A
HOMEWORK:
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1) Continue working on your 4 Appeal Poems.
A minimum of two of the
Appeal Poems must be written by authors on the Poet List in your packet! DUE
FRIDAY!
Remember to address all 9 points!
2)Make corrections on your poetry -make
sure you have digital copies, and make them available here at school to get
them ready for your hard cover copy!
3) Read for AR! 3 school days left to get
your AR points.
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OBJECTIVES:
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Today we'll discuss the limerick poetry,
and we'll deepen our understanding of the plot of ACT II of Much Ado
about Nothing
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WOTD for MONDAY, March 26th, 2012:
2. HAIKU-(noun)- A Japanese form of
poetry, usually about nature, of three lines, with a set meter of 5 stressed
syllables, 7 stressed syllables, and 5 stressed syllables.
HOMEWORK:
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1) Begin working on your 4 Appeal Poems.
A minimum of two of the
Appeal Poems must be written by authors on the Poet List in your packet! DUE
FRIDAY!
Remember to address all 9 points!
2) Read for AR! 4 school days left to get
your AR points.
3) Do WOTD test corrections- due tomorrow
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll discuss the poetry form of
Haiku, and we'll deepen our understanding of the plot of ACT II of Much
Ado about Nothing
WOTD for FRIDAY, March 23rd, 2012:
1. SONNET-(noun)-A 14 lined poem with a
set rhyme scheme and set meter.
HOMEWORK:
1) Begin working on your 4 Appeal Poems.
A minimum of two of the
Appeal Poems must be written by authors on the Poet List in your packet!
Remember to address all 9 points!
2) Read for AR! This is your last
weekend before AR points are due!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our study skills
and ability to use context clue to determine meanings of words!
WOTD for THURSDAY, March 22, 2012:
10. WRITHED-(vb)- Twisted
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Read! There are only 7 school
days left to get your 25 points!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our understanding
of ACT II of Much Ado about Nothing.
9. BOUGAINVILLAEA-(noun)- A tropical
vine with large colorful flowers
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide for ACT II of Much
Ado!
2) Study for quiz on ACT II tomorrow!
3) Complete your Team 5 Teacher poem- due
tomorrow!
4) Study for WOTD test for Friday!
5) READ! There are only 7 school
days left to get your 25 points for Accelerated Reader!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our understanding
of ACT II of Much Ado!
8. DISCONTENT-(noun)-Unhappiness;
lack of contentment
"Now is the winter of our discontent
Made glorious summer by this son of York;
And all the clouds that low'r'd upon our house
In the deep bosom of the ocean buried."
Richard The Third Act 1,
scene 1, 1–4
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HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide for ACT II
2) Study for quiz on ACT II
3) Study for WOTD test for Friday- this
will be the last WOTD test for the marking period! Do well!
4) Begin working on your Team 5 Teacher
poem(s)
5) 8 school days left to get your AR
points- Hopefully you've read over the weekend,
and will continue to read!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll continue to read Much Ado,
ACT II to further our comprehension skills, and strengthen our language
decoding skills by using context clues.
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7. SEMBLANCE-(noun)- A deceptive
appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide for ACT II
2) Study for quiz on ACT II
3) Begin working on your Team 5 Teacher
poem(s)
4) 9 school days left to get your AR
points- Hopefully you've read over the weeekend,
and will continue to read!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll continue to read Much Ado,
ACT II to further our comprehension skills, and strengthen our language
decoding skills by using context clues.
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6. UNDULATING-(vb)- Moving in a
wavy, swaying motion
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
II of Much Ado for as far as we've read!
2) Not counting spring break, there are 10
school days left to get your 25 points!
READ! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
3) Begin working on your song lyric page of
the poetry anthology-
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Choose a song lyric that says and
means something; no "Baby, Baby, Baby" lyrics that sound nice, but
don't mean a whole lot!
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Remember to write out your 9 objectives as
detailed on the front of your Poetry Anthology information packet!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll continue to read Much Ado,
ACT II to further our comprehension skills,
and stengthen our language decoding skills
by using context clues.
5. BULWARK-(noun)- A structure made
for protection or the defense of an area
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
II of Much Ado for as far as we've read!
2) Not counting spring break, there are 11
school days left to get your 25 points! READ! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
3) Begin working on your Poetry Anthology
by writing your Auto-Bio poem! Due
Friday!
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OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll read for Much Ado,
ACT II to further our comprehension skills, and our language decoding skills!
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WOTD for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14th, 2012:
4. INDIGENT-(noun)- Needy; poor
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT
II of Much Ado for as far as we've read!
2) Not counting spring break, there are 12
school days left to get your 25 points! READ! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
3) Begin working on your Poetry Anthology
by writing your Auto-Bio poem! Due Friday!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll read for Much Ado,
ACT II to further our comprehension skills, and our language decoding skills!
WOTD for TUESDAY, MARCH 13th, 2012:
3. FEINTED-(vb)- Made a motion of
attack
HOMEWORK:
1) Begin your poetry anthology project by
writing your auto-bio poem!
2) Read for AR! you need 25 points, and
with our spring break schedule, you'll only have
3 more weeks
to get them!
3) The last Washington DC payment was due
last Friday- please send in your final payment, if you've not done so already!
OBJECTIVES:
Today we'll demonstrate our understanding
of ACT I of Much Ado, and we'll begin to discuss our poetry anthology project.
WOTD for MONDAY, March 12th, 2012:
2. AVARICE-(noun)- Extreme
greediness
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado ACT I quiz Tuesday!
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by April
13th!
3) The last Washington DC payment was due
Friday!
Please send in your final payment if you've
not done so already!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll watch the video for Much
Ado to further our comprehension of
"William Shakespeare's" play to prepare
ourselves for
tomorrow's quiz!
WOTD for FRIDAY, MARCH 9th, 2012:
1. PLAINTIVELY-(adv.)- Sorrowfully;
sadly; done in a mournful way
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado ACT I quiz Tuesday!
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by April
13th!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll demonstrate our study skills
thought the WOTD assessment, and we'll further our understanding of the plot
of
Much Ado.
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Can you name all of the soldiers above?
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WOTD for THURSDAY, March 8th, 2012:
10. INORDINATE-(adj)- Not kept
within acceptable bounds; over the top; "off the hook"
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for tomorrow!
NO EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION FOR THIS TEST!
BRING IN A CAN OF FOOD FOR A 5 POINT
BONUS! UP TO 2 CANS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS TEST!
2) Study for quiz on ACT I for Tuesday!
3) Read for AR! This is your last night to
get 12 points!
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WOTD for WEDNESDAY, March 7th, 2012:
9. ABSURDITY-(noun)- Something
that is ridiculous or unreasonable
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for Friday! NO
EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION FOR THIS TEST!
BRING IN A CAN OF FOOD FOR A 5
POINT BONUS! UP TO 2 CANS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS TEST!
2) ACT I Study guide should be
completed tonight!
Use
to help you complete questions!
3) Read for AR! You have 2 days left!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll read for comprehension, and
we'll come to better understand the language of Shakespeare's time!
WOTD for TUESDAY, March 6th, 2012:
8. RELEVANT-(adj)- Belonging to;
pertaining to
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for Friday!
2)Complete study guide questions for ACT I
for as far as we've read! Use
to help you complete questions!
3) Read for AR! You have 3 days left!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll read for comprehension, and
we'll come to better understand the language of Shakespeare's time!
WOTD for MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 2012:
7. DISPENSE-(vb)- To give out;
distribute. Also, to do away with or get rid of
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT I
for as far as we've read! Use
to help you complete questions!
2) READ! AR closes this Friday!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll read for comprehension, and
we'll come to better understand the language of Shakespeare's time!
WOTD for FRIDAY, March 2nd, 2012:
6. INCLINATION-(noun)- A tendency
towards a particular action, mood or feeling.
"I have no inclination
to order the Brussels sprouts from this menu, mainly because I hate Brussels
sprouts!"
WOTD for THURSDAY, MARCH 1st, 2012:
5. TENACIOUS-(adj)- Stubborn;
persistent; dedicated (this word is repeated from yesterday due to our early
dismissal)
HOMEWORK:
1) View the sparknotes website given at the
top of your Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide and make it one
of your favorites to assist you with your completion of the study guide
questions when we begin reading.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
2) Read for AR! You now have 6 days left to
get your 12 points!
LEARNING GOALS:
After demonstrating our study skills and
knowledge of "Shakespeare" based on the notes we've taken, we'll continue to
discuss the characters of Much Ado About Nothing in order to
better understand the plot of Shakespeare's play
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th!!! 2012:
5. TENACIOUS-(adj)- Stubborn;
persistent; dedicated
HOMEWORK:
1) View the sparknotes website given at the
top of your Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide and make it one
of your favorites to assist you with your completion of the study guide
questions when we begin reading.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
2) Read for AR! You now have 7 days left to
get your 12 points!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to discuss the
characters of Much Ado About Nothing in order to better
understand the plot of Shakespeare's play
WOTD for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012:
4. DERELICTION-(noun)- A failure or
neglect to do one’s duty
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Shakespeare Bio quiz tomorrow!
To prepare, know your facts- what information did you record from the
powerpoint presentation to cause you to possibly think that Shakespeare wasn't
the author of his works?
2) Read for AR- 8 school days left!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll meet the characters of Much
Ado About Nothing in order to better understand the plot of
Shakespeare's play
WOTD for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012:
3. EXTERMINATE-(vb)- To get rid of;
annihilate
HOMEWORK:
1) Study your power point notes for a
"Shakespeare" Bio quiz on Wednesday!
2) Read for AR- 9 school days left to get
your 12 points!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll wrap up our practice of taking
notes by recording the important information from a
powerpoint
presentation, since we'll be asked to use
that info to decide what we think is the most important fact to cause us to
question who authored Shakespeare's works.
WOTD FEBRUARY 24, 2012:
2. TARNATION-(noun)- Damnation; An
expression used to convey disgust
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete WOTD test corrections- due
Monday!
Remember to:
-
Use the correct heading! Write neatly!
-
Re-write each incorrectly spelled word
correctly 10x each in vertical columns
-
Re-write the entire story correctly,
underlining each of the WOTDs, and observing all punctuation/mechanical rules
-
Get test signed by a parents/guardian
2) Read for AR! 10 school days left to get
12 points!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes, as
well as further our debate over whether William Shakepeare was the author of
his works, or did someone else write them...
WOTD for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 2012:
1. ASYLUM-(noun)- A place of refuge
for the sick or insane
HOMEWORK:
1. Study for Shakespeare biography/
Authorship quiz for next week!
2) Read for AR- 11 school days left to get
12 points!
3) Tomorrow is last day for DC health
forms- please remind parents to send forms in!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
note-taking skills, and we'll further debate the existence of author William
Shakespeare based on the information presented in today's powerpoint
presentation!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, February 22nd, 2012:
10. SIMILITUDE-(noun)- A comparison,
similarity, or likeness
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Study your Shakespeare powerpoint notes!
They will be on your first quiz!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9- that's 12 school days away!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
note-taking skills, and we'll further debate the existence of author
William Shakespeare based on the
information presented in today's powerpoint presentation!
WOTD for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012:
9. CUSTOMARY-(adj)- Done in a
habitual way; expected, as in behavior
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
2) Bring in Washington DC Health Forms
3) Read for AR- you have 13 school days
left
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll practice our note-taking
skills, and we'll debate the existence of author
William Shakespeare
WOTD for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012:
8. BLASPHEMER-(noun)- One who is
blatantly disrespectful to religious laws or doctrines
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for THURSDAY! A four
day weekend is a great opportunity to:
2) Read for AR! A four day weekend is an
excellent time to READ!!! You need 12 points by March 9th!
3) PLEASE bring in your DC health forms as
soon as possible!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll finish recording the
COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the story and movie versions of Flowers
For Algernon.
WOTD for FEBRUARY 15th, 2012:
7. HELLION-(noun)- a mischievous
child
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA BROCHURES by Thursday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Bring in your DC health form ASAP!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the
story and movie versions of Flowers For Algernon.
WOTD for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 2012:
6. BRAZEN-(adj)- Boldly rude;
impudent
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA BROCHURES by Thursday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Bring in your DC health form ASAP!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll work together to improve our
ability to make accurate inferences and
to improve our reading comprehension!
WOTD for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2012:
5. HEATHEN-(noun)- One who is
considered uncivilized due to a lack of religious belief
HOMEWORK:
1) COMPLETE MLA BROCHURES! Last day to
submit them is THIS THURSDAY!
2) READ for Accelerated Reader! You need 12
points by March 9th!
3) BRING IN DC health forms ASAP (As Soon
As Possible!)
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to develop our Reading
Comprehension and Inferencing skills!
WOTD for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 2012:
4. SEPULCHRE-(noun)- Tomb; grave
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete VENN DIAGRAM/OUTLINE for Flowers
For Algernon Compare and Contrast essay-DUE MONDAY
2) Finish MLA brochures- Due Thursday
3) Read for AR
4) Bring in DC health forms!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the
COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the story
and movie versions of Flowers For Algernon.
WOTD for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 2012:
3. COMPENSATE-(vb)- To make up for;
to provide an appropriate and counterbalancing payment or gesture for
something
HOMEWORK:
1) Begin completing your Flowers For
Algernon Venn Diagram and outline-Due Monday!
2) Complete MLA BROCHURES- Due BY February
16th - a week from today! ALL students will be required to
turn in their MLA projects, revised or not!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
4) Bring in COMPLETED and SIGNED DC health
forms by February 24th!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the
COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the story
and movie versions of Flowers For Algernon.
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2012:
2. FLOUT-(vb)- To taunt; to tease
HOMEWORK:
1) WOTD TEST CORRECTIONS are due tomorrow!
2) Stay for TEAM TIME to complete your MLA
BROCHURE revisions by February 16th!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
4) Get your DC health forms completed by
2/24
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes, and
we'll learn how to better organize our
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
essays through the use of a
VENN DIAGRAM
WOTD for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2012:
1. ENIGMATICAL-(adj)- Mysterious;
puzzling
HOMEWORK:
1) COMPLETE MLA BROCHURE CORRECTIONS! They
are due by February 16th!
2) READ for Accelerated Reader- you need 12
points by March 9th!
3) BRING IN DC health forms as soon as
possible!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll demonstrate our ability to use
words precisely by recognizing CONTEXT CLUES to help us determine the best
usage of a vocabulary word!
WOTD for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012:
10. EPITHET-(noun)- A word or phrase
that sums up the character of a person
HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for WOTD test tomorrow!
1) COMPLETE MLA BROCHURE CORRECTIONS! They
are due by February 16th!
2) READ for Accelerated Reader- you need 12
points by March 9th!
3) BRING IN DC health forms as soon as
possible!
WOTD for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012:
9. PLAINTIFFS -(noun)- The
complaining party in a lawsuit
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for FLowers For Algernon
Unit Test Monday!
2) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
4) Complete your MLA BROCHURE RE-WRITE as
soon as possible- I will not accept them past 2/16!
5) Get your DC health form completed and
returned to me by 2/24!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll improve our interpersonal
learning skills by defending our choices on our Disaster quiz in our learning
groups! You are the defendant for your choices; your group are
the plaintiffs to whom you must answer!
"Don't drive angry!" Bill Murray to
Punxatawney Phil in Groundhog Day
WOTD for THURSDAY, GROUNDHOG'S DAY,
February 2, 2012:
8. INCENSED-(vb)- Drove to anger;
caused to become angry
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for FLowers For Algernon Unit Test
Monday!
2) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
4) Complete your MLA BROCHURE RE-WRITE as
soon as possible- I will not accept them past 2/16!
5) Get your DC health form completed and
returned to me by 2/24!
LEARNING GOALS:
1) Today we'll improve our ability to
recall facts and details from a story that we've read, Jack and Rose.
WOTD WEDNESDAY, February 1, 2012:
(RUSH 2112! Anyone???)
7. EARNEST-(adj)- Sincere; intent;
serious
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for FLowers For Algernon Unit Test
Monday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Attend Team Time to fix your MLA
BROCHURE- DEADLINE FOR FINAL REVISIONS is
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th-
Remember, this counts towards your Writing
Folder Grade!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today our goal is to demonstrate our
abilities to prepare for a test, and we'll demonstrate our knowledge of MLA
citation!
WOTD for TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2012:
6. DISSEMBLER-(noun)- A liar; a
prevaricator
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MLA unit test tomorrow!
2) Read for AR! You need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Study for Flowers For Algernon
test next week!
4) Study for WOTD next Tuesday!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll further develop our knowledge
of MLA Citation!
WOTD for MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012:
5. REVERENCE-(noun)- Holiness; the
quality of being sacred or worthy of praise
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MLA unit test Wednesday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Study for Flowers For Algernon unit
test!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll develop our
comprehension/citation skills!
WOTD for FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th, 2012:
4. PERJURY-(noun)- The telling of a
lie while under an oath, or promise, to tell the truth
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your MLA Brochure re-writes-
they are due Monday, and you will receive a ZERO re-write grade if they are
not turned in by Monday- Remember, this writing also affects your writing
folder grade!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March
9th!
3) Study for MLA unit test next Wednesday!
4) Make sure that your parents have
received the DC health form!
Bring in those forms as soon as possible,
but no later than February 24th, or
they will not be accepted!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to develop our
recognition of various Figurative Language Devices (FLaDs) like Simile and
Irony
WOTD for THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012:
3. MALEFACTORS-(noun)- Wrong-doers;
evil-causers; antagonists
HOMEWORK:
1) READ! This is the last night to work on
your AR reading!
2) FIX your MLA brochure- revisions are due
Monday, but can be turned in tomorrow if you've completed the revisions!
3) REMIND your parents to complete the DC
health forms as soon as possible!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn to recognize the FLaDs
(Figurative Language Devices) of SIMILE and IRONY in literature!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25th, 2012:
2. REQUITE-(vb) To return; to give
back in equal measure; to reciprocate
HOMEWORK:
1) REVISE your MLA brochure- it is due
MONDAY, the last day of the marking period!
2) READ for AR- you have 2 school days
left!
3) Complete WOTD test corrections- due
Friday!
4) Bring in WASHINGTON DC MEDICAL FORMS as
soon as possible,
but no later than February 24th, or
they will not be accepted!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes, and
IMPROVE OUR INFERENCING SKILLS!
WOTD for TUESDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2012:
1. COUNSEL-(vb)- To give advice
HOMEWORK:
1) COMPLETE MANDATORY MLA REVISION- DUE
MONDAY!
2) READ FOR AR- ONLY 3 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll demonstrate our ability to
recognize context clues and we'll show offf our spelling skills!
WOTD for MONDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2012:
10. SUFFICIENCY-(noun)- A sufficient
amount of something to meet one's needs.
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Only 4 days left for AR- READ!
3) MLA re-writes are due MONDAY!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes,
improve our understanding of PARENTHETICAL CITATION, and we'll improve our
reading comprehension!
WOTD for FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012:
Happy St. Agnes' Eve!
9. PIETY-(noun)- The quality of
wanting to do good deeds or acts of mercy.
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
2) Read! This is the last weekend you have
to earn your points! You need 25 points by next Friday!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll develop our listening and
reading comprehension skills!
WOTD for THURSDAY, January 19, 2012:
8. REDEMPTION-(Noun)- The process of
receiving forgiveness for having committed a TRANSGRESSION!
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your ADVERB packet- it is due
tomorrow!
2) Study for your WOTD test next Tuesday!
3) Read for AR- you have 6 school days left!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn to recognize and use
adjectives, and we'll improve our reading comprehension skills using
literature!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2012:
7. SEXTON-(noun)- A person who
oversees the physical needs and maintenance of a church
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADVERB PACKET by Friday!
2) Read for AR- 8 school days left!
3) Study for WOTD test TUESDAY!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll discuss how rumors can spread,
and we'll develop our Reading Comprehension skills!
WOTD for TUESDAY, January 17, 2012:
6. REMORSE- (noun)- Regret for
having done something wrong
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADVERB packet- due Friday!
2) Read for AR- 9 school days left!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll improve our reading
comprehension skills!
WOTD FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th, 2012:
WELCOME TO TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA FRIDAY!
(TRIS=3, KAI=AND, DEKA=10 PHOBIA=FEAR OF)
5. PERCHANCE-(adv)-Perhaps; maybe
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your Flowers For Algernon
study guide, if you haven't already done so, by finishing the reading of FFA
2) There are 9 school days left for
Accelerated Reader- make sure that you are reading for AR! Do you have your 25
points yet?
LEARNING GOALS:
Today, chefs, we'll demonstrate our ability
to "season the soup" after working on our interpersonal learning
skills!
WOTD for THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2012:
4. SMIRCHED-(vb)- Brought shame or
disgrace upon
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE QUIZ tomorrow!
2) Read for AR- you have 10 school days
left!
3) Remember to bring in your 3rd DC payment
tomorrow!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today is the day we'll learn how to "season
the soup!"
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2012:
3. CATECHIZING-(vb)-Preaching;
teaching of a moral lesson
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE QUIZ Friday!
2) Remember- Word Of The Day Test
Corrections are due tomorrow!
3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by
January 27th!
4) Bring in your 3rd payment for DC by
Friday!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn more about how
we learn, and whether it's possible to learn without really trying!
WOTD for TUESDAY, JANUARY 10th, 2012:
2. VANQUISHED-(vb)- Overpowered;
overcame; defeated; conquered
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE quiz Friday!
2) Complete WOTD test corrections- due
THURSDAY!
3) READ for AR! You need 25 points by
January 27th!
4) Bring in your 3rd Washington, DC payment
Friday!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll learn from our mistakes,
appreciate the opportunities given to us, figure out meanings of words from
the context clues around them, and finally, we'll discuss how to "season the
soup!"
WOTD for MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2012:
1. COUNTERPOISE-(vb) To Balance out;
to make even or equal
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE quiz Friday!
2) Read for AR- you have 2 weeks left to
get your 25 points!
3) the 3rd Washington, DC payment is due
THIS FRIDAY!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll demonstrate our ability to
memorize the spellings of words, and we'll display our abilities to determine
the correct use of challenging vocabulary by recognizing CONTEXT CLUES.
WOTD for FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2012:
10. AUSPICIOUS-(adj)- Promising
success or good fortune
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADJECTIVE PACKET- Due Monday!
2) Study for WOTD test Monday!
3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by
January 27th
Learning Goals:
Today we'll develop our interpersonal
skills by discussing possible correct answers to our DISASTERS series story
questions!
WOTD for THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2012:
9. TEDIOUS-(adj.) Boring or dull due
to length or repetitiveness
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Monday!
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by
January 27th!
LEARNING GOALS for THURSDAY:
Today we'll develop our test-taking skills,
specifically:
-
Improving our INFERENCING SKILLS
-
Understanding new and challenging
vocabulary though context clues.
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th, 2012:
8. CONGREGATION-( noun)- A gathering
of people, usually for religious purposes
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD tst Monday!
2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by
January 27th!
LEARNING GOALS for WEDNESDAY:
Today we'll improve our READING COMPREHENSION by
reviewing our responses to the study guide questions for Flowers For
Algernon.
WOTD for TUESDAY, January 3, 2012:
7. MEDDLE-(vb)- To interfere in the
affairs of others, often without permission
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Monday!
2) Know the 5 Steps of Improving Reading
Comprehension
3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by
January 27th, 2012!
LEARNING GOALS for TUESDAY:
Today we'll improve our READING
COMPREHENSION skills, and we'll attempt to determine whether you are
certifiably insane or not by taking a RORSCHACH test together!
PARENTS!
I AM CONCERNED OVER THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO DID NOT COMPLETE
THE READING OF THE STORY FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON AND ANSWERING OF
THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK AS ASSIGNED-
SHOULD YOUR CHILD COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT TONIGHT, I WILL
ACCEPT IT AS COMPLETED, EVEN THOUGH IT WILL BE A DAY AFTER THE DUE DATE!
WOTD for THURSDAY, December 22nd, 2011:
6. MANIFEST-( vb)- To make clear or
plain by showing or displaying
HOMEWORK:
1) Finish reading Flowers For Algernon
2) Complete entire Flowers For
Algernon study guide
3) Have a great Holiday!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, December 21st, 2011:
5. PARSIMONY-(vb)- Extreme caution
and care when spending; frugal
HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 211-215 from Flowers For
Algernon
2) Complete study guide questions 22-27 for Flowers
For Algernon
WOTD for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2011:
4. MERETRICIOUS-(adj)- Cheap, tacky
or tawdry (overly showy) in appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 210-211 of Flowers For
Algernon
2) Answer study guide questions 18-21
tonight!
3) Read for AR- you need a total of 25
points by January 27th!
WOTD for MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2011:
3. COVERTLY-(adv.)- Done in a
secretive, sneaky way
HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 206-209 of Flowers For
Algernon
2) Answer study guide questions 14-17
tonight!
3) Read for AR- you need a total of 25
points by January 27th!
WOTD for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 2011:
2. INTERIM-(noun)- time between two
events; an interval
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete WOTD test corrections!
2) Continue your AR reading! You need 25
total points by January 27th!
3) Continue your independent reading of Flowers
For Algernon!
WOTD for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 2011:
1. ZEAL-(adj)- An eager interest
HOMEWORK:
1) READ for AR- this is the last night
before tomorrow's goal deadline of 12 points! Remember; this grade
will be erased when your total number of AR
points is assessed at the end of the marking period (January 27th!)
2) You may continue to read the story Flowers
For Algernon and complete the study guide questions independently!
10. CONSUMMATE-(vb)- To finish; to
bring to completion
HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) READ for AR! You have 2 days left to get
your 12 points!
3) You may continue to read ahead for Flowers
For Algernon, and you may continue to work on your study
guide questions for this story!
WOTD for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 2011:
9. INVINCIBLE-(adj.)- Not capable of
being overcome
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Crime On Mars" quiz tomorrow!
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Read for AR! 3 days left to get 12
points!
WOTD for MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2011:
8. BESEECH-(vb)- To beg, plead or
implore
HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 204-206 of Flowers For
Algernon from brown lit books
2) Answer study guide questions 10-13
tonight!
3) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
4) Study for "Crime On Mars" quiz
Wednesday!
5) Read for AR- you have 5 days left to get
your 12 points!
LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to develop our
INFERENTIAL THINKING skills
WOTD for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2011:
7. TRANSGRESSION-(noun)- A sin; a
minor moral offense or crime
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR! You have 7 days left!
2) Read Flowers For Algernon,
pp. 201 to 204 (up to the journal entry for March 19th)
3) Answer study guide questions 1-9 based
on your reading
4) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
WOTD for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011:
6. REPUTED-(adj)- Believed to be;
supposed; rumored to be
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Rain, Rain..." quiz tomorrow!
(Postponed from today!)
2) Read for AR! You have only 8 days left
to get your 12 points!
3)Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011:
5. DISSUADE-(vb)- To talk out of
(the antonym for 'persuade')
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Rain, Rain Go Away" quiz
tomorrow!
2) Complete the PLOT ANALYSIS worksheet for
"Rain, Rain, Go Away"
3) READ for AR! You have 9 days left!
WOTD for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2011:
4. ENAMORED-(adj)- In love with
HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for 5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension Quiz tomorrow!
2) STUDY for "Rain, Rain, Go Away" quiz
Thursday!
3: READ for AR- you have 10 days left to
get your 12 points!
WOTD for MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2011:
3. AMOROUS-(adj)- Loving;
affectionate
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Rain, Rain Go Away" Quiz
Thursday!
2) Read for AR- you have 11 days left to
get 12 points!
WOTD for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2011:
2. VALIANT-(adj)- Brave; heroic
"Would it not grieve a woman to be overmaster'd with a piece of valiant
dust?"
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your WOTD test corrections!
they are due MONDAY!
2) Study your 5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension for a QUIZ next week!
3) READ for AR! You have 14 days left- what
are you reading over the weekend?
WOTD for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2011:
1. REVELERS-(noun)- Merry-makers;
party-goers
HOMEWORK:
1) REVIEW 5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension
2) Complete your DISASTER story quiz! It is
due tomorrow!
3) READ for AR! You need 12 points by
December 16th!
Learning Goals:
Today we'll get a chance to demonstrate
our spelling and context clue recognition capabilities,
and
we'll continue to develop our
test-taking skills!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011:
10. SHREWD-(adj)- Cunning;
Sharp-witted
HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for WOTD test!
2) REVIEW 5 Steps To Improving Reading
Comprehension
3) ATTEND TEAM TIME today if you need Extra
Help on your MLA BROCHURE!
4) READ for AR!
WOTD for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011:
9. DISPOSITION-( noun)- Mood;
feeling; state of mind
HOMEWORK:
1) Report to CLASS tomorrow! This is your
last computer day to work on your MLA BROCHURE-
Remember, Friday we will be in the computer
room to print out your BROCHURE
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Read for AR!
WOTD for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011:
8. MELANCHOLY-(noun)- A state of
deep, profound sadness
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to work on your MLA BROCHURE-
it is due Friday, December 2nd
Use TRANSITIONAL WORDS to link your
sentences to each other in the introduction, body and
concluding paragraphs
2) Hope you read over the Thanksgiving
Break-You need 12 points by December 16th!
That's only 3 weeks from now!!
3) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
WOTD for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 2011:
7. BETROTHS-(vb)- Marries
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete WOTD test Corrections! They are
due MONDAY, November 28th
Use TRANSITIONAL WORDS to link your
sentences to each other in the introduction, body and concluding paragraphs
2) Continue to work on your MLA BROCHURE-
it is due Friday, December 2nd
3) Make sure you have an AR book to read
over the Thanksgiving Break!
You need 12 points by December 16th!
WOTD for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011:
6. AFFECT-(vb)- To like or enjoy the
company of (another person)
"Dost thou affect her, Claudio?"
Don Pedro to Claudio, who has just told Don Pedro
that he has a crush on Hero.
HOMEWORK:
1) Read "Crime on Mars", pp 137-143 in
brown lit books
2) Answer questions 1-9, p. 144
3) Work on MLA BROCHURE-
(Parents, we will be storing your
child's brochure on MOODLE, so if you have Microsoft Publisher on your home
computer, your child can continue to work on the brochure at home.)
The due date for the MLA BROCHURE is
December 2nd.
4) READ for AR! You need 12 points by
December 16th!
WOTD for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2011:
5. TUITION-(noun)- Care;
safe-keeping
"Parents pay a TUITION to a college, and,
in doing so, place their child's academic care and safe-keeping in that
college's hands."
HOMEWORK:
1) Read "Crime on Mars", pp 137-143 in
brown lit books
2) Answer questions 1-9, p. 144
3) Work on MLA BROCHURE-
Parents, we will be storing your child's
brochure on MOODLE, so if you have Microsoft Publisher on your home computer,
your child can continue to work on the brochure at home.
The due date for the MLA BROCHURE is
December 2nd.
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 2011:
4. EMBASSAGE-(noun)- An important
trip with a purpose
HOMEWORK:
1) Answer questions 1-10, page 19 of your
brown literature books
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
December 16th
3) Stay for TEAM TIME today if you need
additional RESEARCH/OUTLINE/BROCHURE TIME
4) MLA brochures are due December 2nd
WOTD for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2011:
3. HERETIC-(noun)- Someone who goes
against expected behavior (or against church or religious law).
"Thou wast ever an obstinate HERETIC
in the despite of beauty."
-Don Pedro to Benedick, Much Ado
About Nothing
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HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA OUTLINE form- it is due
TOMORROW!
2) Attend AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSTATION if you
need ADDITONAL RESEARCH TIME- We will be working in the computer lab on
Thursday and Friday of this week to begin our MLA brochures, and you cannot
begin this step if you don't have quality researched information on
your CITATION SHEETS!
3) READ for AR- you have 4 weeks to earn 12
points! 12 points are due by DECEMBER 16th!
4) The 2nd DC payment for $100 is due this
Friday, November 18th!
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WOTD for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 2011:
2. DESPITE-(prep)- In spite of; even
though
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA OUTLINE form- it is due
WEDNESDAY!
2) Attend AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSTATION if you
need ADDITONAL RESEARCH TIME-
We will be working in the computer lab on
Thursday and Friday of this week to begin our MLA brochures, and you cannot
begin this step if you don't have quality researched information on
your CITATION SHEETS!
3) READ for AR- you have 4 weeks to earn 12
points! 12 points are due by December 16th!
4) The 2nd DC payment for $100 is due this
Friday, November 18th!
WOTD for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 2011:
1. CONSTRAIN-(vb)- To urge; to
strongly suggest; to compel
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011:
10. BORNE-(adj)- Carried;
transmitted by
"The dry leaves were borne
upon the wind to my neighbors' yard."
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
December 16th.
WOTD for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011:
9. DISDAIN-(noun)- Loath; contempt;
snobbish arrogance; scorn; derision
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Charles" quiz Wednesday!
2) Study for WOTD test THURSDAY!
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
December 16th!
WOTD for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011:
8. PERNICIOUS-(adj)- Harmful;
dangerous
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
December 16th!
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Complete Veterans' Day Extra Credit
Assignment!
WOTD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011:
7. COMMENDATION-(noun)- Words of
praise; favorable words of recognition
HOMEWORK:
1) READ FOR AR- Tonight is the last night
for you to read to earn the 12 points you need for AR!
2) Study for Tell Tale Heart
Quiz Tomorrow!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011:
6. RECONCILED-(vb)- Made up; "Buried
the hatchet" (which is an example of an idiom!)
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD TEST next Thursday!
2) Read for AR! You only have 2 days left
to get your 12 points!
3) Remember- there is TEAM TIME TODAY for
anyone who needs to:
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READ for AR-
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TAKE A TEST for AR
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COMPLETE YOUR ELA PRACTICE TEST- YES, IT
WILL BE GRADED!
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COMPLETE THE MLA CITATION SHEETS WHICH
WERE DUE LAST FRIDAY!
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MAKE UP A TEST OR QUIZ DUE TO ABSENCE!
WOTD for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011:
5. PREDESTINATE-(adj)- Coming
before; arranged beforehand.
"In some cultures, weddings are predestinate
affairs, where the families make the arrangements before the young
lady is even born!"
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete "Tell Tale Heart"
worksheet for tomorrow!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ tomorrow!
3) Read for AR! You only have 3 days left
to get your 12 points!
4) Remember- there is TEAM TIME TOMORROW
for anyone who needs to:
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READ for AR-
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TAKE A TEST for AR
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COMPLETE YOUR ELA PRACTICE TEST- YES, IT
WILL BE GRADED!
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COMPLETE THE MLA CITATION SHEETS WHICH
WERE DUE LAST FRIDAY!
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MAKE UP A TEST OR QUIZ DUE TO ABSENCE!
WOTD for FRIDAY, October 28, 2011:
4. PESTILENCE-(noun)- An extremely
deadly disease.
"Did you know that the Black Plague, one of
the most deadly pestilences
of all time, took the lives of 1 out of every 3 people in Northern Europe?"
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz next Tuesday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by next
Friday!
WOTD for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011:
3. BETWIXT-(preposition)- Between;
in the middle of
"Why do you suppose that the TWIX candy bar
is called that? Is it because it lies in between, or betwixt,
the realms of candy bar and cookie? Or because of the caramel that lies betwixt
the cookie and the chocolate covering?"
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HOMEWORK:
1) Complete 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS by TOMORROW!!
Make arrangements to stay for AFTER SCHOOL
WORK STATION TODAY
if you don't have your sheets ready!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ Friday!
3) Read for AR- make sure you have your AR
book with you AT ALL TIMES!
4) TEAM 5 PRIDE DAY is FRIDAY! REMEMBER
TO WEAR YOUR TEAM 5 SHIRT, OR SOMETHING BLUE, ON FRIDAY!
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WOTD for WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011:
2. BESTOWED-(vb)- Gave; placed
"Mr. Healy bestowed much
praise upon our class for all their hard work."
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS by this
FRIDAY!
Make arrangements to stay for TEAM TIME
TODAY if you don't have your sheets ready!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ Friday!
3) Read for AR- make sure you have your AR
book with you AT ALL TIMES!
4) TEAM 5 PRIDE DAY is FRIDAY! REMEMBER
TO WEAR YOUR TEAM 5 Shirt, OR SOMETHING BLUE, ON FRIDAY!
WOTD for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2011:
1. SKIRMISH-(noun)- A brief battle
or conflict
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS by this
FRIDAY!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ Friday!
3) Read for AR- make sure you have your AR
book with you AT ALL TIMES!
WOTD for MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2011:
10. IRONY-(noun)- A FLaD in which
the outcomes of events happen when least expected or desired, or that
the desired effect of an
action and the actual effect of an action are complete opposites
of each other,
Ie., The love between Romeo and Juliet in
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is ironic because
their families hate each other with a passion, but they fall in love in spite
of this!
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz Friday!
3) Read for AR!
WOTD FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011:
9. ALLITERATION-(NOUN)- A FLaD in
which consonant sounds are repeated in order to set a mood or establish a tone
"...Over the cobbles he clattered and
clashed..."
The Highwayman-Alfred Noyes
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test TUESDAY!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz FRIDAY!
3) Read for AR!
4) Be at the HIGHLAND entrance to the
WALKWAY ACROSS THE HUDSON for tomorrow's TEAM 5
Walk at 9:00am Saturday!
WOTD for THURSDAY, October 20, 2011:
8. OXYMORON-(noun)- A FLaD in which
two terms seem to contradict each other, like "jumbo shrimp".
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for TUESDAY!
2) Continue working on your 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS- they are due October 28th
3) Read for Accelerated Reader
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2011:
7. ONOMATOPOEIA-(noun)- A FLaD in
which the pronunciation of a word suggests its meaning, ie., "buzz" or "hiss".
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test TUESDAY!
2) The archeology dig has been postponed
due to the weather- we will announce a new date when it is determined!
3) Complete 6 citation sheets for MLA by
October 28th!
4) Attend TEAM TIME today if you need more
research time/materials!
5) Read for AR- Many of you are patiently
waiting to take tests for AR, and your patience is GREATLY appreciated! The
program is 'experiencing technical difficulties' at present, but I promise
you, I will not allow it to negatively affect your grade!
WOTD for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011:
6. HYPERBOLE- (noun)- A FLaD which
makes a dramatic overstatement
"I've told you a million times
to clean your room!"
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to work on MLA citation sheets-
they are due Friday, October 28th!
2) Report to CLASS tomorrow! Our schedule
for this week is as follows:
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MONDAY-Computer room (this is the last
day for in-class computer room research!)
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TUESDAY-LIBRARY (this is the last
day for in-class library research!)
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WEDNESDAY-Return to classroom to
resume BOOKSELLER DAY presentations!
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THURSDAY- ARCHEOLOGY DIG! (Remember
to bring your change of shoes in a labelled plastic bag!)
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FRIDAY- Classroom BOOKSELLER DAY
presentations!
WOTD for MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011:
5. FORESHADOWING-(noun)- A FLaD in
which clues to the outcomes of events in a story are hinted at before the
actual end of that story.
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to work on MLA citation sheets-
they are due Friday, October 28th!
2) Report to THE LIBRARY tomorrow! Our
schedule for this week is as follows:
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MONDAY-Computer room (this is the last
day for in-class computer room research!)
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TUESDAY-LIBRARY (this is the last
day for in-class library research!)
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WEDNESDAY-Return to classroom to
resume BOOKSELLER DAY presentations!
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THURSDAY- ARCHEOLOGY DIG! (Remember
to bring your change of shoes in a labelled plastic bag!)
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FRIDAY- Classroom BOOKSELLER DAY
presentations!
WOTD for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011:
4. PERSONIFICATION-(noun)- A FLaD in
which non-living, or non-human, things are given human-like characteristics,
ie.,
CALLER: "Hello! This is the Electric
Company. Is your refrigerator running?"
Old Lady McGuillicuddy: "Why yes, sweetie,
it is!"
CALLER: "WELL YOU BETTER GO CATCH IT!!!"
(Shame on you if you think this is
funny! You terrible, mean-spirited children!)
HOMEWORK:
1) COMPLETE WOTD test corrections! due
Monday!
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Write each mispelled word 10 times,
CORRECTLY!
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Re-write the WHOLE story, with the
correct words in place! Please follow the correct PUNCTUATION and MECHANICS
rules!
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GET IT SIGNED!
2) Work on your MLA citation sheets- you
need to have 6 citation sheets by October 28th that answer the questions:
1) What is your issue?
2) Who is affected by your
issue?
3) How (physically,
psychologically, emotionally) does your issue affect a person?
3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
November 4th!
4) Remember to report to the COMPUTER
ROOM on Monday!
5) The Archeology Dig has been postponed
due to inclement weather-
our tentative make-up date is next
Thursday, October 20th!
WOTD for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011:
3. IDIOM-(noun)- A FLaD in which and
expression is not meant to be taken literally,ie.,
"You are driving me up a wall!"
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on your MLA citation sheets- you
need to have 6 citation sheets by October 28th that answer the questions:
1) What is your issue?
2) Who is affected by your
issue?
3) How (physically,
psychologically, emotionally) does your issue affect a person?
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
November 4th!
3) Remember to report to the COMPUTER
ROOM tomorrow!
4) The Archeology Dig has been postponed
due to inclement weather-
our tentative make-up date is next
Thursday, October 20th!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011:
2. METAPHOR-(noun)- A FLaD which
compares two or more dissimilar things, ie.,
"All The world's a stage, and all the
men and women merely players."
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on your MLA citation sheets- you
need to have 6 citation sheets by October 28th that answer the questions:
1) What is your issue?
2) Who is affected by your
issue?
3) How (physically,
psychologically, emotionally) does your issue affect a person?
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
November 4th!
3) Remember to report to the library
tomorrow!
4) Bring a pair of shoes in a labelled
plastic bag into school Friday for the archeology dig!
WOTD for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2011:
1. SIMILE-(noun)- A Figurative
Language Device (FLaD) that makes a comparison between two or more things,
using 'like' or 'as'.
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on MLA citation sheets-
you need 6 completed
sheets (we will discuss exactly how and what
to complete in class Tuesday) by Friday, October 28th.
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
November 4th!
3) Keep MAL 3 VERBS fresh in your head- we
will have a quiz on them next week!
WOTD for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2011:
10. SUAVITY-(noun)- A graceful
politeness in speech and/or mannerisms
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz tomorrow!
3) Read for AR! You need 12 points by
November 4th!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011:
9. ACUTE-(adj.) Sharp; severe;
critical
"An ACUTE angle, one
that measures <90 degrees, is called such because it forms a sharp point!"
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test on Friday!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz next week!
3) Read for Accelerated Reader- you need 12
AR points by November 4th!
WOTD for TUESDAY, October 4th, 2011:
8. APATHETIC-(adj.)- Uncaring;
disinterested; not concerned
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ next week!
3) Read for Accelerated Reader- you need 12
points by November 4th!
4) PARENTS- the DC informational meeting is tomorrow
night
from 7-8 pm in the AMS auditorium!
WOTD for MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2011:
7. VACUOUS-(adj)-Empty; shallow
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for next Friday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points
by November 4th!
3) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER DAY
PROJECT!
WOTD for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011:
6. REFUTE-(vb)- To disprove; to
prove false or incorrect
"Copernicus
refuted Ptolemy's ideas of
a geocentric universe, even though Galileo
was put in jail for the same ideas!"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for next Friday!
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points
by November 4th!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011:
5. TANGIBLE-(adj.)- Capable of being
understood because it is easily observable
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your MAL 3 VERB packet- it is
due Monday!
2) Study for WOTD test for FRIDAY, OCTOBER
7th, 2011
WOTD for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011:
4. ABORIGINAL-(adj.)- First; native;
original (people to an area)
"The MAORI are the ABORIGINAL
people of New Zealand."
Go to the video link below to see the MAORI perform the traditional HAKA
war dance!
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=35772&title=Maori_haka
HOMEWORK:
1) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER DAY
project! They are due today!
WOTD FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011:
3. CRUSTACEANS-(NOUN)- Shellfish,
like lobster or crayfish
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for DIPP PRONOUN quiz tomorrow-
due to fire drills, we have been forced to once again re-schedule!
2) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT today!
3) Complete WOTD test corrections! They are
due tomorrow!
4) Bring in a box of tissues or a large
bottle of hand sanitizer and receive 5 points towards your Word Of The Day
test!
WOTD for FRIDAY, September 23, 2011:
DUE TO OUR EARLY DISMISSAL FOR OPEN
HOUSE THURSDAY,
THE WORD OF THE DAY FOR FRIDAY REMAINS
THE SAME AS THURSDAY.
WOTD for THURSDAY, September 22, 2011:
2. ENIGMA-(noun)- An unexplainable
mystery, event, or occurrence
To see more about an enigma that fascinates
me, check out:
http://www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/OakIsland/story.html
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for DIPP PRONOUN QUIZ for MONDAY-
we have postponed this quiz from Friday!
2) Be prepared to present your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT on MONDAY!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2011:
1. SEMBLANCE-(noun)- Outward
appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for DIPP Pronoun quiz Friday!
2) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT Monday, September 26th- This coming Monday!
WOTD for TUESDAY, September 20, 2011:
10. CENTRIFUGAL-(adj.)-Tending to
move away from the center.
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
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Write each word 10x each, in vertical
columns, as I've shown you!
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Make flashcards withe WOTD on the front and
definition on back to quiz yourself or a friend!
2) Study for DIPP Pronoun quiz Friday!
3) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT Monday, September 26- This coming Monday!
HOMEWORK:
1)
WOTD for MONDAY, September 19, 2011:
9. AFFECTATION-(noun)- An artificial
behavior designed to impress others
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete DIPP Pronoun packet- due
tomorrow!
2) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
3) Study for Pronoun quiz Friday!
4) Finish your preparation for the
BOOKSELLER PROJECT- we will begin presentations on MONDAY-the more homework
assignments you're missing, the more likely you will be chosen first
to present!
5) Parents! Please review the Washington DC
travel information!
WOTD for FRIDAY, September 16, 2011:
8. METICULOUS-(adj.)- Pays close
attention to details
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete DIPP Pronoun packet (Due
Monday for period 8; due Tuesday for periods 3,4,7,9)
2) Complete questions 1-8, pg 82- please
answer in complete sentences (Only applies to periods 3,4,7,9- period
8 does not have to complete this assignment at this time)
3) Study for WOTD test Wednesday!
4) Work on your BOOKSELLER project for
September 26th
WOTD for THURSDAY, September 15, 2011:
7. FORESTALL-(vb)- To prevent or
stop from happening
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Word Of The Day test
Wednesday! In order to better prepare for the test,do the following:
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WRITE EACH WORD 1O TIMES EACH
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CREATE FLASHCARDS AND USE THEM WITH A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR FRIEND
2) Continue working on your Bookseller
Projects- presentations begin Monday, September 26th
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2011:
6. INCREDULOUSLY-(adv)- Done in a
doubting, disbelieving, surprised way
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue working on your Bookseller
Projects- presentations begin Monday, September 26th
WOTD TUESDAY, September 13, 2011:
5. SIMULTANEOUSLY-(ADV)-Done at the
same time
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for 5 Noun quiz tomorrow
2) Complete Collective Noun Internet
Scavenger Hunt
3) Begin working on Bookseller Project
WOTD for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011:
4. INSOLENTLY-(adv.)- Done in a
rude, boldly disrespectful way
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for NOUN QUIZ on Wednesday!
2) Begin your BOOKSELLER PROJECT-
Presentations begin Sept. 26th
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001:
HONOR THOSE WHO WERE TAKEN FROM US BY SHOWING YOUR
APPRECIATION FOR ALL THOSE IN OUR LIVES WITH WHOM WE ARE BLESSED.
WOTD for FRIDAY, September 9th, 2011:
3. SWAGGERING-(vb)-Walking with a
bold, confident step or strut
HOMEWORK:
1) Have your 3 ring binder with 5 labelled
subject dividers ready to be checked on Monday!
2) Complete Noun packet! (Period 7- you
will receive your packet on Monday!)
3) Begin planning your bookseller project!
WOTD for Thursday, September 8, 2011:
2. RENOUNCED-(vb)- Gave up or quit,
as in a habit or consistent behavior
WOTD for TUESDAY, MArch
6th, 2012: 8. RELEVANT-(adj)- Belonging to; pertaining to HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for WOTD test for Friday! 2) Complete study guide questions for ACT I
for as far as we've read! Use http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
to help you complete questions! WOTD for MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 2012: 7.
DISPENSE-(vb)- To give out; distribute. Also, to do away with or get rid
of HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT I for as far as we've read! Use
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
to help you complete questions! 2) READ! AR closes this Friday! Learning
Goals: Today we'll read for comprehension, and we'll come to better
understand the language of Shakespeare's time! WOTD
for FRIDAY, March 2nd, 2012: 6. INCLINATION-(noun)- A tendency towards
a particular action, mood or feeling. "I have no inclination
to order the Brussels sprouts from this menu, mainly because I hate Brussels
sprouts!" WOTD
for THURSDAY, MARCH 1st, 2012: 5.
TENACIOUS-(adj)- Stubborn; persistent; dedicated (this word is repeated
from yesterday due to our early dismissal) HOMEWORK:
1) View the sparknotes website given at the top of your Much Ado About
Nothing Study Guide and make it one of your favorites to assist you
with your completion of the study guide questions when we begin reading. http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
2) Read for AR! You now have 6 days
left to get your 12 points! LEARNING GOALS: After
demonstrating our study skills and knowledge of "Shakespeare" based on the
notes we've taken, we'll continue to discuss the characters of Much Ado
About Nothing in order to better understand the plot of Shakespeare's
play WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th!!! 2012: 5. TENACIOUS-(adj)- Stubborn;
persistent; dedicated HOMEWORK: 1) View the sparknotes website
given at the top of your Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide and
make it one of your favorites to assist you with your completion of the study
guide questions when we begin reading. http://nfs.sparknotes.com/muchado/
2) Read for AR! You now have 7 days
left to get your 12 points! LEARNING GOALS: Today we'll
continue to discuss the characters of Much Ado About Nothing in
order to better understand the plot of Shakespeare's play WOTD
for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012: 4. DERELICTION-(noun)- A failure or
neglect to do one’s duty HOMEWORK: 1) Study for Shakespeare Bio quiz
tomorrow! To prepare, know your facts- what information did you record from
the powerpoint presentation to cause you to possibly think that Shakespeare wasn't
the author of his works? 2) Read for
AR- 8 school days left! LEARNING GOALS: Today we'll meet the characters of Much
Ado About Nothing in order to better understand the plot of
Shakespeare's play WOTD
for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012: 3. EXTERMINATE-(vb)- To get rid of;
annihilate HOMEWORK: 1)
Study your power point notes for a "Shakespeare" Bio quiz on Wednesday! 2)
Read for AR- 9 school days left to get your 12 points! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll wrap up our
practice of taking notes by recording the important information
from a powerpoint presentation, since we'll be asked to use that info to
decide what we think is the most important fact to cause us to question who
authored Shakespeare's works. WOTD
FEBRUARY 24, 2012: 2. TARNATION-(noun)- Damnation; An expression used
to convey disgust
HOMEWORK: 1)
Complete WOTD test corrections- due Monday! Remember to: Use the correct
heading! Write neatly!
Re-write each incorrectly
spelled word correctly 10x each in vertical columns Re-write the entire story
correctly, underlining each of the WOTDs, and observing all
punctuation/mechanical rules Get test signed by a parents/guardian 2) Read for
AR! 10 school days left to get 12 points! Learning Goals: Today
we'll learn from our mistakes, as well as further our debate over whether
William Shakepeare was the author of his works, or did someone else write
them... WOTD for THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 23rd, 2012: 1. ASYLUM-(noun)- A place of refuge for the sick
or insane HOMEWORK: 1.
Study for Shakespeare biography/ Authorship quiz for next week! 2) Read for
AR- 11 school days left to get 12 points! 3) Tomorrow is last day for DC
health forms- please remind parents to send forms in! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll continue to practice our note-taking skills, and we'll
further debate the existence of author William Shakespeare based on the
information presented in today's powerpoint presentation! WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, February 22nd, 2012: 10. SIMILITUDE-(noun)- A
comparison, similarity, or likeness
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD
test tomorrow! 2) Study your Shakespeare powerpoint notes! They will be on
your first quiz! 3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March 9- that's 12
school days away! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll continue to practice our note-taking skills, and we'll
further debate the existence of author William Shakespeare based on the
information presented in today's powerpoint presentation! WOTD
for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012: 9. CUSTOMARY-(adj)- Done in a habitual
way; expected, as in behavior HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test
Thursday! 2) Bring in Washington DC Health Forms 3) Read for AR- you have 13
school days left LEARNING GOALS: Today we'll practice our
note-taking skills, and we'll debate the existence of author William
Shakespeare WOTD for
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012: 8. BLASPHEMER-(noun)- One who is blatantly
disrespectful to religious laws or doctrines HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for THURSDAY! A four day weekend is a great opportunity
to: Write your words 10 times each Make
flashcards from which to study 2) Read for AR! A four day weekend is an
excellent time to READ!!! You need 12 points by March 9th! 3) PLEASE bring in
your DC health forms as soon as possible! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll finish
recording the COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the story and movie versions
of Flowers For Algernon. WOTD
for FEBRUARY 15th, 2012: 7. HELLION-(noun)- a mischievous child
HOMEWORK: 1)
Complete MLA BROCHURES by Thursday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
March 9th! 3) Bring in your DC health form ASAP! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll continue to
practice our OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS
between the story and movie versions of Flowers For Algernon.
WOTD for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th,
2012: 6. BRAZEN-(adj)- Boldly rude; impudent
 Lucy
behaving in a brazen
fashion!
HOMEWORK: 1)
Complete MLA BROCHURES by Thursday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
March 9th! 3) Bring in your DC health form ASAP! LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll work together to improve our
ability to make accurate inferences and to improve our reading comprehension!
WOTD for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2012: 5.
HEATHEN-(noun)- One who is considered uncivilized due to a lack of
religious belief HOMEWORK: 1)
COMPLETE MLA BROCHURES! Last day to submit them is THIS THURSDAY! 2) READ for
Accelerated Reader! You need 12 points by March 9th! 3) BRING IN DC health
forms ASAP (As Soon As Possible!) LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll continue to develop our Reading Comprehension and Inferencing skills!
WOTD for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 2012: 4.
SEPULCHRE-(noun)- Tomb; grave HOMEWORK: 1)
Complete VENN DIAGRAM/OUTLINE for Flowers For Algernon Compare
and Contrast essay-DUE MONDAY 2) Finish MLA brochures- Due Thursday 3) Read
for AR 4) Bring in DC health forms! LEARNING GOALS:
Today we'll continue to practice our
OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the
story and movie versions of Flowers For Algernon. WOTD
for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 2012: 3. COMPENSATE-(vb)- To make up for;
to provide an appropriate and counterbalancing payment or gesture for
something HOMEWORK: 1)
Begin completing your Flowers For Algernon Venn Diagram and
outline-Due Monday! 2) Complete MLA
BROCHURES- Due BY February 16th - a week from today! ALL students will be
required to turn in their MLA projects, revised or not! 3) Read for AR- you
need 12 points by March 9th! 4) Bring in COMPLETED and SIGNED DC health forms
by February 24th! LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll continue to practice our OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS by recording the
COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS between the story and movie versions of Flowers
For Algernon. WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2012: 2. FLOUT-(vb)- To taunt; to tease HOMEWORK:
1) WOTD TEST CORRECTIONS are due tomorrow!
2) Stay for TEAM TIME to complete your MLA BROCHURE revisions by February
16th! 3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March 9th! 4) Get your DC health
forms completed by 2/24 LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll learn from our mistakes, and we'll learn how to better organize our
COMPARE AND CONTRAST essays through the use of a VENN DIAGRAM WOTD
for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2012: 1. ENIGMATICAL-(adj)- Mysterious;
puzzling HOMEWORK:
1) COMPLETE MLA BROCHURE CORRECTIONS! They
are due by February 16th! 2) READ for Accelerated Reader- you need 12 points
by March 9th! 3) BRING IN DC health forms as soon as possible! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll demonstrate
our ability to use words precisely by recognizing CONTEXT CLUES to help us
determine the best usage of a vocabulary word! WOTD
for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012: 10. EPITHET-(noun)- A word or phrase that
sums up the character of a person HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for WOTD test tomorrow! 1) COMPLETE MLA BROCHURE CORRECTIONS!
They are due by February 16th! 2) READ for Accelerated Reader- you need 12
points by March 9th! 3) BRING IN DC health forms as soon as possible! WOTD
for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012: 9. PLAINTIFFS -(noun)- The complaining
party in a lawsuit HOMEWORK:
1) Study for FLowers
For Algernon Unit Test Monday! 2) Study for WOTD test Tuesday! 3) Read
for AR- you need 12 points by March 9th! 4) Complete your MLA BROCHURE
RE-WRITE as soon as possible- I will not accept them past 2/16! 5) Get your DC
health form completed and returned to me by 2/24! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll improve our interpersonal learning skills by defending
our choices on our Disaster quiz in our learning groups! You are the defendant
for your choices; your group are the plaintiffs to whom you must
answer!
"Don't drive angry!" Bill Murray to
Punxatawney Phil in Groundhog Day WOTD
for THURSDAY, GROUNDHOG'S DAY, February 2, 2012: 8. INCENSED-(vb)-
Drove to anger; caused to become angry HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for FLowers For Algernon Unit Test Monday! 2) Study for WOTD test
Tuesday! 3) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March 9th! 4) Complete your MLA
BROCHURE RE-WRITE as soon as possible- I will not accept them past 2/16! 5)
Get your DC health form completed and returned to me by 2/24! LEARNING
GOALS: 1) Today we'll improve
our ability to recall facts and details from a story that we've read, Jack and
Rose. WOTD WEDNESDAY,
February 1, 2012: (RUSH 2112! Anyone???) 7.
EARNEST-(adj)- Sincere; intent; serious HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for FLowers For Algernon Unit Test Monday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12
points by March 9th! 3) Attend Team Time to fix your MLA BROCHURE- DEADLINE
FOR FINAL REVISIONS is THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th- Remember, this counts towards
your Writing Folder Grade! LEARNING GOALS: Today
our goal is to demonstrate our abilities to prepare for a test, and we'll
demonstrate our knowledge of MLA citation! WOTD
for TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2012: 6. DISSEMBLER-(noun)- A liar; a
prevaricator HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MLA unit test tomorrow! 2) Read for AR! You need 12 points by
March 9th! 3) Study for Flowers For Algernon test next week! 4)
Study for WOTD next Tuesday! Learning
Goals: Today we'll further develop our knowledge of MLA Citation! WOTD
for MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012: 5. REVERENCE-(noun)- Holiness; the
quality of being sacred or worthy of praise HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MLA unit test Wednesday! 2)
Read for AR- you need 12 points by March 9th! 3) Study for Flowers For
Algernon unit test! Learning
Goals: Today we'll develop our
comprehension/citation skills! WOTD
for FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th, 2012: 4. PERJURY-(noun)- The telling of a lie
while under an oath, or promise, to tell the truth HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your MLA Brochure re-writes-
they are due Monday, and you will receive a ZERO re-write grade if they are
not turned in by Monday- Remember, this writing also affects your writing
folder grade! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by March 9th! 3) Study for
MLA unit test next Wednesday! 4) Make sure that your parents have received the
DC health form! Bring in
those forms as soon as possible, but no later than February 24th, or
they will not be accepted! LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll continue to develop our recognition of various Figurative Language
Devices (FLaDs) like Simile and Irony WOTD
for THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012: 3. MALEFACTORS-(noun)- Wrong-doers;
evil-causers; antagonists HOMEWORK:
1) READ! This is the last night to work on
your AR reading! 2) FIX your MLA brochure- revisions are due Monday, but can
be turned in tomorrow if you've completed the revisions! 3) REMIND your
parents to complete the DC health forms as soon as possible! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll learn to recognize
the FLaDs (Figurative Language Devices) of SIMILE and IRONY in literature!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25th, 2012: 2.
REQUITE-(vb) To return; to give back in equal measure; to reciprocate
HOMEWORK: 1) REVISE your MLA brochure- it
is due MONDAY, the last day of the marking period! 2) READ for AR- you have 2
school days left! 3) Complete WOTD test corrections- due Friday! 4) Bring in
WASHINGTON DC MEDICAL FORMS as soon as possible, but no later than
February 24th, or they will not be accepted! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll learn from our mistakes,
and IMPROVE OUR INFERENCING SKILLS! WOTD
for TUESDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2012: 1. COUNSEL-(vb)- To give advice
HOMEWORK: 1) COMPLETE MANDATORY MLA
REVISION- DUE MONDAY! 2) READ FOR AR- ONLY 3 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll demonstrate our ability to recognize context clues and
we'll show offf our spelling skills! WOTD
for MONDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2012: 10. SUFFICIENCY-(noun)- A sufficient
amount of something to meet one's needs. HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for WOTD test tomorrow! 2) Only 4 days left for AR- READ! 3) MLA
re-writes are due MONDAY! LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll learn from our mistakes, improve our understanding of PARENTHETICAL
CITATION, and we'll improve our reading comprehension! WOTD
for FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012: Happy
St. Agnes' Eve! 9. PIETY-(noun)-
The quality of wanting to do good deeds or acts of mercy.
HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for WOTD test Tuesday! 2) Read! This is the last weekend you have to
earn your points! You need 25 points by next Friday!
LEARNING GOALS: Today
we'll develop our listening and reading comprehension skills! WOTD
for THURSDAY, January 19, 2012: 8. REDEMPTION-(Noun)- The process of
receiving forgiveness for having committed a TRANSGRESSION! HOMEWORK: 1)
Complete your ADVERB packet- it is due tomorrow! 2) Study for your WOTD test
next Tuesday! 3) Read for AR- you have 6 school days left!
LEARNING GOALS: Today we'll learn to recognize and use
adjectives, and we'll improve our reading comprehension skills using
literature! WOTD for
WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2012: 7. SEXTON-(noun)- A person who oversees
the physical needs and maintenance of a church HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADVERB PACKET by Friday! 2) Read for AR- 8 school days left! 3)
Study for WOTD test TUESDAY! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll discuss how
rumors can spread, and we'll develop our Reading Comprehension skills!
WOTD for TUESDAY, January 17, 2012: 6.
REMORSE- (noun)- Regret for having done something wrong HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADVERB packet- due Friday! 2) Read for AR- 9 school days left!
LEARNING GOALS: Today we'll improve
our reading comprehension skills! WOTD FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th, 2012: WELCOME
TO TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA FRIDAY! (TRIS=3,
KAI=AND, DEKA=10 PHOBIA=FEAR OF) 5.
PERCHANCE-(adv)-Perhaps; maybe HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your Flowers For Algernon study guide, if you
haven't already done so, by finishing the reading of FFA 2) There are 9 school
days left for Accelerated Reader- make sure that you are reading for AR! Do
you have your 25 points yet? LEARNING
GOALS: Today, chefs, we'll demonstrate our ability to "season the soup"
after working on our interpersonal learning skills! WOTD
for THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2012: 4. SMIRCHED-(vb)- Brought shame or
disgrace upon HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for ADJECTIVE QUIZ tomorrow! 2) Read for AR- you have 10 school days
left! 3) Remember to bring in your 3rd DC payment tomorrow! LEARNING
GOALS: Today is the day we'll learn how to "season the soup!"
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2012: 3.
CATECHIZING-(vb)-Preaching; teaching of a moral lesson HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE QUIZ Friday! 2) Remember- Word Of The Day Test
Corrections are due tomorrow! 3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by January
27th! 4) Bring in your 3rd payment for DC by Friday! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll learn more about how we learn, and
whether it's possible to learn without really trying! WOTD
for TUESDAY, JANUARY 10th, 2012: 2. VANQUISHED-(vb)- Overpowered;
overcame; defeated; conquered HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADJECTIVE quiz Friday! 2) Complete WOTD test corrections- due
THURSDAY! 3) READ for AR! You need 25 points by January 27th! 4) Bring in your
3rd Washington, DC payment Friday! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll learn from our mistakes, appreciate the opportunities
given to us, figure out meanings of words from the context clues around them,
and finally, we'll discuss how to "season the soup!" WOTD
for MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2012: 1. COUNTERPOISE-(vb) To Balance out; to
make even or equal HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
ADJECTIVE quiz Friday! 2) Read for AR- you have 2 weeks left to get your 25
points! 3) the 3rd Washington, DC payment is due THIS FRIDAY! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll demonstrate our ability to memorize the spellings of
words, and we'll display our abilities to determine the correct use of
challenging vocabulary by recognizing CONTEXT CLUES. WOTD
for FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2012: 10. AUSPICIOUS-(adj)- Promising success
or good fortune HOMEWORK: 1) Complete ADJECTIVE PACKET- Due Monday! 2)
Study for WOTD test Monday! 3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by January 27th
Learning Goals: Today we'll develop our interpersonal skills by
discussing possible correct answers to our DISASTERS series story questions!
WOTD for THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2012: 9.
TEDIOUS-(adj.) Boring or dull due to length or repetitiveness HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Monday! 2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by January
27th! LEARNING GOALS for
THURSDAY: Today we'll develop our test-taking skills, specifically:
Improving our INFERENCING SKILLS Understanding new and challenging vocabulary
though context clues. WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th, 2012: 8. CONGREGATION-( noun)- A gathering
of people, usually for religious purposes HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD tst Monday! 2) Read for AR- you need 25 points by January
27th! LEARNING
GOALS for WEDNESDAY: Today we'll improve
our READING COMPREHENSION by reviewing our responses to the study guide
questions for Flowers For Algernon. WOTD
for TUESDAY, January 3, 2012: 7. MEDDLE-(vb)- To interfere in the
affairs of others, often without permission HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Monday! 2) Know the 5 Steps of Improving Reading
Comprehension 3) Read for AR- you need 25 points by January 27th, 2012!
LEARNING GOALS
for TUESDAY: Today we'll improve
our READING COMPREHENSION skills, and we'll attempt to determine whether you
are certifiably insane or not by taking a RORSCHACH test together! PARENTS!
I AM CONCERNED OVER THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO DID NOT COMPLETE THE READING OF
THE STORY FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON AND ANSWERING OF THE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK AS ASSIGNED- SHOULD YOUR CHILD COMPLETE THIS
ASSIGNMENT TONIGHT, I WILL ACCEPT IT AS COMPLETED, EVEN THOUGH IT WILL BE A
DAY AFTER THE DUE DATE! WOTD
for THURSDAY, December 22nd, 2011: 6. MANIFEST-( vb)- To make clear or
plain by showing or displaying HOMEWORK:
1) Finish reading Flowers For Algernon 2) Complete entire Flowers
For Algernon study guide 3) Have a great Holiday! WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, December 21st, 2011: 5. PARSIMONY-(vb)- Extreme caution
and care when spending; frugal HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 211-215 from Flowers For Algernon 2) Complete study
guide questions 22-27 for Flowers For Algernon WOTD
for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2011: 4. MERETRICIOUS-(adj)- Cheap, tacky
or tawdry (overly showy) in appearance HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 210-211 of Flowers For Algernon 2) Answer study
guide questions 18-21 tonight! 3) Read for AR- you need a total of 25 points
by January 27th! WOTD
for MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2011: 3. COVERTLY-(adv.)- Done in a
secretive, sneaky way HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 206-209 of Flowers For Algernon 2) Answer study
guide questions 14-17 tonight! 3) Read for AR- you need a total of 25 points
by January 27th! WOTD
for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 2011: 2. INTERIM-(noun)- time between two
events; an interval HOMEWORK:
1) Complete WOTD test corrections! 2) Continue your AR reading! You need 25
total points by January 27th! 3) Continue your independent reading of Flowers
For Algernon! WOTD
for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 2011: 1. ZEAL-(adj)- An eager interest
HOMEWORK: 1) READ for
AR- this is the last night before tomorrow's goal deadline of 12 points!
Remember; this grade will be erased when your total number of AR points is
assessed at the end of the marking period (January 27th!) 2) You may continue
to read the story Flowers For Algernon and complete the study
guide questions independently! 10.
CONSUMMATE-(vb)- To finish; to bring to completion HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for WOTD test tomorrow! 2) READ for AR! You have 2 days left to get
your 12 points! 3) You may continue to read ahead for Flowers For
Algernon, and you may continue to work on your study guide questions
for this story! WOTD
for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 2011: 9. INVINCIBLE-(adj.)- Not capable of
being overcome HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Crime On Mars" quiz tomorrow! 2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Read for AR! 3 days left to get 12 points! WOTD
for MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2011: 8. BESEECH-(vb)- To beg, plead or
implore HOMEWORK:
1) Read pp. 204-206 of Flowers For Algernon from brown lit books
2) Answer study guide questions 10-13 tonight! 3) Study for WOTD test
Thursday! 4) Study for "Crime On Mars" quiz Wednesday! 5) Read for AR- you
have 5 days left to get your 12 points! LEARNING
GOALS: Today we'll continue to develop our INFERENTIAL THINKING skills
WOTD for
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2011: 7. TRANSGRESSION-(noun)- A sin; a minor
moral offense or crime HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR! You have 7 days left! 2) Read Flowers For Algernon,
pp. 201 to 204 (up to the journal entry for March 19th) 3) Answer study guide
questions 1-9 based on your reading 4) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
WOTD for THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 2011: 6. REPUTED-(adj)- Believed to be; supposed; rumored
to be HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Rain, Rain..." quiz tomorrow! (Postponed from today!) 2) Read
for AR! You have only 8 days left to get your 12 points! 3)Study for WOTD test
next Thursday! WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011: 5. DISSUADE-(vb)- To talk out of (the
antonym for 'persuade') HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Rain, Rain Go Away" quiz tomorrow! 2) Complete the PLOT ANALYSIS
worksheet for "Rain, Rain, Go Away" 3) READ for AR! You have 9 days left!
WOTD for TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 6th, 2011: 4. ENAMORED-(adj)- In love with HOMEWORK:
1) STUDY for 5 Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension Quiz tomorrow! 2)
STUDY for "Rain, Rain, Go Away" quiz Thursday! 3: READ for AR- you have 10
days left to get your 12 points! WOTD
for MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2011: 3. AMOROUS-(adj)- Loving; affectionate
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
"Rain, Rain Go Away" Quiz Thursday! 2) Read for AR- you have 11 days left to
get 12 points! WOTD
for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2011: 2. VALIANT-(adj)- Brave; heroic "Would
it not grieve a woman to be overmaster'd with a piece of valiant
dust?" Much Ado
About Nothing Act 2, scene 1, 57–65 HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your WOTD test corrections! they are due MONDAY! 2) Study your 5
Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension for a QUIZ next week! 3) READ for AR!
You have 14 days left- what are you reading over the weekend? WOTD
for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2011: 1. REVELERS-(noun)- Merry-makers;
party-goers HOMEWORK:
1) REVIEW 5 Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension 2) Complete your DISASTER
story quiz! It is due tomorrow! 3) READ for AR! You need 12 points by December
16th! Learning
Goals: Today we'll get a chance to demonstrate our spelling and context clue
recognition capabilities, and we'll continue to develop our test-taking skills!
WOTD for
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011: 10. SHREWD-(adj)- Cunning; Sharp-witted
HOMEWORK: 1) STUDY for
WOTD test! 2) REVIEW 5 Steps To Improving Reading Comprehension 3) ATTEND TEAM
TIME today if you need Extra Help on your MLA BROCHURE! 4) READ for AR!
WOTD for TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 29, 2011: 9. DISPOSITION-( noun)- Mood; feeling; state of mind
HOMEWORK: 1) Report to CLASS tomorrow! This is your last computer day to work
on your MLA BROCHURE- Remember, Friday we will be in the computer room to
print out your BROCHURE 2) Study for WOTD test Thursday! 3) Read for AR! WOTD
for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011: 8. MELANCHOLY-(noun)- A state of deep,
profound sadness HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to work on your MLA BROCHURE- it is due Friday, December 2nd Use
TRANSITIONAL WORDS to link your sentences to each other in the introduction,
body and concluding paragraphs 2) Hope you read over the Thanksgiving
Break-You need 12 points by December 16th! That's only 3 weeks from now!! 3)
Study for WOTD test Thursday! WOTD
for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 2011: 7. BETROTHS-(vb)- Marries
HOMEWORK: 1) Complete WOTD test
Corrections! They are due MONDAY, November 28th Use TRANSITIONAL WORDS to link
your sentences to each other in the introduction, body and concluding
paragraphs 2) Continue to work on your MLA BROCHURE- it is due Friday,
December 2nd 3) Make sure you have an AR book to read over the Thanksgiving
Break! You need 12 points by December 16th!
WOTD for FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 2011: 6. AFFECT-(vb)- To like or enjoy the company of
(another person) "Dost thou affect her, Claudio?"
Don Pedro to Claudio, who has just told Don Pedro
that he has a crush on Hero. HOMEWORK:
1) Read "Crime on Mars", pp 137-143 in brown lit books 2) Answer questions
1-9, p. 144 3) Work on MLA BROCHURE- (Parents,
we will be storing your child's brochure on MOODLE, so if you have Microsoft
Publisher on your home computer, your child can continue to work on the
brochure at home.) The due date
for the MLA BROCHURE is December 2nd. 4) READ for AR! You need 12 points by
December 16th! WOTD
for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2011: 5. TUITION-(noun)- Care;
safe-keeping "Parents pay a TUITION to a college, and, in doing so, place
their child's academic care and safe-keeping in that college's hands."
HOMEWORK: 1) Read
"Crime on Mars", pp 137-143 in brown lit books 2) Answer questions 1-9, p. 144
3) Work on MLA BROCHURE- Parents, we will be storing your child's brochure on
MOODLE, so if you have Microsoft Publisher on your home computer, your child
can continue to work on the brochure at home. The due date for the MLA
BROCHURE is December 2nd. WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 2011: 4. EMBASSAGE-(noun)- An important
trip with a purpose HOMEWORK:
1) Answer questions 1-10, page 19 of your brown literature books 2) Read for
AR- you need 12 points by December 16th 3) Stay for TEAM TIME today if you
need additional RESEARCH/OUTLINE/BROCHURE TIME 4) MLA brochures are due
December 2nd WOTD
for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2011: 3. HERETIC-(noun)- Someone who goes
against expected behavior (or against church or religious law). "Thou wast
ever an obstinate HERETIC in the despite of beauty." -Don Pedro to
Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA OUTLINE form- it is due TOMORROW! 2) Attend AFTER-SCHOOL
WORKSTATION if you need ADDITONAL RESEARCH TIME- We will be working in
the computer lab on Thursday and Friday of this week to begin our MLA
brochures, and you cannot begin this step if you don't have
quality researched information on your CITATION SHEETS! 3) READ for AR-
you have 4 weeks to earn 12 points! 12 points are due by DECEMBER 16th! 4) The
2nd DC payment for $100 is due this Friday, November 18th! WOTD
for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 2011: 2. DESPITE-(prep)- In spite of; even
though HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA OUTLINE form- it is due WEDNESDAY! 2) Attend AFTER-SCHOOL
WORKSTATION if you need ADDITONAL RESEARCH TIME- We
will be working in the computer lab on Thursday and Friday of this week to
begin our MLA brochures, and you cannot begin this step if you
don't have quality researched information on your CITATION SHEETS! 3)
READ for AR- you have 4 weeks to earn 12 points! 12 points are due by December
16th! 4) The 2nd DC payment for $100 is due this Friday, November 18th!
WOTD for
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 2011: 1. CONSTRAIN-(vb)- To urge; to strongly
suggest; to compel WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011: 10. BORNE-(adj)- Carried; transmitted
by "The dry leaves were borne
upon the wind to my neighbors' yard." HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by
December 16th. WOTD
for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011: 9. DISDAIN-(noun)- Loath; contempt;
snobbish arrogance; scorn; derision HOMEWORK:
1) Study for "Charles" quiz Wednesday! 2) Study for WOTD test THURSDAY! 3)
Read for AR- you need 12 points by December 16th! WOTD
for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011: 8. PERNICIOUS-(adj)- Harmful; dangerous
HOMEWORK: 1) Read for AR- you need 12 points by December 16th! 2) Study for
WOTD test Thursday! 3) Complete Veterans' Day Extra Credit Assignment! WOTD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011: 7. COMMENDATION-(noun)- Words of praise;
favorable words of recognition HOMEWORK:
1) READ FOR AR- Tonight is the last night for you to read to earn the 12
points you need for AR! 2) Study for Tell Tale Heart Quiz
Tomorrow! WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2011: 6. RECONCILED-(vb)- Made up; "Buried
the hatchet" (which is an example of an idiom!)
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
WOTD TEST next Thursday! 2) Read for AR! You only have 2 days left to get your
12 points! 3) Remember- there is TEAM TIME TODAY for anyone who needs to: READ
for AR- TAKE A TEST for AR COMPLETE YOUR ELA PRACTICE TEST- YES, IT WILL BE
GRADED! COMPLETE THE MLA CITATION SHEETS WHICH WERE DUE LAST FRIDAY!
MAKE UP A TEST OR QUIZ DUE TO ABSENCE!
WOTD for
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011: 5. PREDESTINATE-(adj)- Coming before;
arranged beforehand. "In some cultures, weddings are predestinate affairs,
where the families make the arrangements before the young lady is even born!"
HOMEWORK: 1) Complete "Tell Tale Heart"
worksheet for tomorrow! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ tomorrow! 3) Read for AR!
You only have 3 days left to get your 12 points! 4) Remember- there is TEAM
TIME TOMORROW for anyone who needs to: READ for AR- TAKE A TEST for AR
COMPLETE YOUR ELA PRACTICE TEST- YES, IT WILL BE GRADED! COMPLETE THE MLA
CITATION SHEETS WHICH WERE DUE LAST FRIDAY! MAKE
UP A TEST OR QUIZ DUE TO ABSENCE! WOTD
for FRIDAY, October 28, 2011: 4. PESTILENCE-(noun)- An extremely deadly
disease. "Did you know that the Black Plague, one of the most deadly pestilences
of all time, took the lives of 1 out of every 3 people in Northern Europe?"
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
MAL 3 VERB quiz next Tuesday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by next
Friday! WOTD
for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011: 3. BETWIXT-(preposition)- Between; in
the middle of "Why
do you suppose that the TWIX candy bar is called that? Is it because it lies
in between, or betwixt, the realms of candy bar and cookie? Or
because of the caramel that lies betwixt the cookie and the
chocolate covering?" HOMEWORK:
1) Complete 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS by TOMORROW!! Make arrangements to
stay for AFTER SCHOOL WORK STATION TODAY
if you don't have your sheets ready! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ Friday! 3)
Read for AR- make sure you have your AR book with you AT ALL TIMES! 4) TEAM 5
PRIDE DAY is FRIDAY! REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR TEAM 5 SHIRT, OR SOMETHING BLUE,
ON FRIDAY! WOTD for WEDNESDAY,
October 26, 2011: 2. BESTOWED-(vb)- Gave; placed "Mr. Healy bestowed
much praise upon our class for all their hard work."
HOMEWORK: 1) Complete 6 MLA
CITATION SHEETS by this FRIDAY! Make arrangements to stay for TEAM TIME TODAY
if you don't have your sheets ready! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ Friday! 3)
Read for AR- make sure you have your AR book with you AT ALL TIMES! 4) TEAM 5
PRIDE DAY is FRIDAY! REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR TEAM 5 Shirt, OR SOMETHING BLUE,
ON FRIDAY! WOTD
for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2011: 1. SKIRMISH-(noun)- A brief battle or
conflict HOMEWORK:
1) Complete 6 MLA CITATION SHEETS by this FRIDAY! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ
Friday! 3) Read for AR- make sure you have your AR book with you AT ALL
TIMES! WOTD for
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2011: 10. IRONY-(noun)- A FLaD in which the
outcomes of events happen when least expected or desired, or that the desired
effect of an action and the actual effect of an action are
complete opposites of each other, Ie., The love between Romeo and Juliet in
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is ironic because
their families hate each other with a passion, but they fall in love in spite
of this! HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz
Friday! 3) Read for AR! WOTD
FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011: 9. ALLITERATION-(NOUN)- A FLaD in which
consonant sounds are repeated in order to set a mood or establish a tone
"...Over the cobbles
he clattered and clashed..." The Highwayman-Alfred Noyes
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
WOTD test TUESDAY! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz FRIDAY! 3) Read
for AR! 4) Be at the HIGHLAND entrance to the WALKWAY ACROSS THE HUDSON for
tomorrow's TEAM 5 Walk at 9:00am Saturday! WOTD
for THURSDAY, October 20, 2011: 8. OXYMORON-(noun)- A FLaD in which two
terms seem to contradict each other, like "jumbo shrimp".
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test for TUESDAY! 2) Continue working on your
6 MLA CITATION SHEETS- they are due October 28th 3) Read for Accelerated
Reader
WOTD
for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2011: 7. ONOMATOPOEIA-(noun)- A FLaD in
which the pronunciation of a word suggests its meaning, ie., "buzz" or "hiss".
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test TUESDAY! 2) The archeology dig has been
postponed due to the weather- we will announce a new date when it is
determined! 3) Complete 6 citation sheets for MLA by October 28th! 4) Attend
TEAM TIME today if you need more research time/materials! 5) Read for AR- Many
of you are patiently waiting to take tests for AR, and your patience is
GREATLY appreciated! The program is 'experiencing technical difficulties' at
present, but I promise you, I will not allow it to negatively affect your
grade! WOTD
for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011: 6.
HYPERBOLE- (noun)- A FLaD which makes a dramatic overstatement "I've told
you a million times to clean your room!" HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to work on MLA citation sheets-
they are due Friday, October 28th! 2) Report to CLASS tomorrow! Our schedule
for this week is as follows: MONDAY-Computer room (this is the last
day for in-class computer room research!) TUESDAY-LIBRARY
(this is the last day for in-class library research!) WEDNESDAY-Return
to classroom to resume BOOKSELLER DAY presentations! THURSDAY-
ARCHEOLOGY DIG! (Remember to bring your change of shoes in a labelled plastic
bag!) FRIDAY- Classroom BOOKSELLER DAY presentations! WOTD
for MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011: 5. FORESHADOWING-(noun)- A FLaD in which
clues to the outcomes of events in a story are hinted at before the actual end
of that story. HOMEWORK: 1) Continue to work on MLA citation sheets- they are
due Friday, October 28th! 2) Report to THE LIBRARY tomorrow! Our schedule for
this week is as follows: MONDAY-Computer room (this is the last day
for in-class computer room research!) TUESDAY-LIBRARY
(this is the last day for in-class library research!) WEDNESDAY-Return
to classroom to resume BOOKSELLER DAY presentations! THURSDAY-
ARCHEOLOGY DIG! (Remember to bring your change of shoes in a labelled plastic
bag!) FRIDAY- Classroom BOOKSELLER DAY presentations! WOTD
for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011: 4. PERSONIFICATION-(noun)- A FLaD in
which non-living, or non-human, things are given human-like characteristics,
ie., CALLER: "Hello! This is the Electric Company. Is your refrigerator
running?" Old Lady McGuillicuddy: "Why yes, sweetie, it is!" CALLER: "WELL
YOU BETTER GO CATCH IT!!!" (Shame on you if you think this is
funny! You terrible, mean-spirited children!)
HOMEWORK: 1) COMPLETE WOTD test
corrections! due Monday! Write each mispelled word 10 times, CORRECTLY!
Re-write the WHOLE story, with the correct words in place! Please follow the
correct PUNCTUATION and MECHANICS rules! GET
IT SIGNED! 2) Work on your
MLA citation sheets- you need to have 6 citation sheets by October 28th that
answer the questions: 1) What is your issue? 2) Who
is affected by your issue? 3) How (physically, psychologically,
emotionally) does your issue affect a person? 3) Read for AR- you need 12
points by November 4th! 4) Remember to report to the COMPUTER
ROOM on Monday!
5) The Archeology Dig has been postponed
due to inclement weather- our tentative make-up date is next Thursday,
October 20th! WOTD for
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011: 3. IDIOM-(noun)- A FLaD in which and
expression is not meant to be taken literally,ie., "You
are driving me up a wall!" HOMEWORK:
1) Work on your MLA citation sheets- you need to have 6 citation sheets by
October 28th that answer the questions: 1) What is your issue?
2) Who is affected by your issue? 3) How
(physically, psychologically, emotionally) does your issue affect a person? 2)
Read for AR- you need 12 points by November 4th! 3) Remember to report to the COMPUTER
ROOM tomorrow!
4) The Archeology Dig has been postponed due to inclement weather- our
tentative make-up date is next Thursday,
October 20th! WOTD for
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011: 2. METAPHOR-(noun)- A FLaD which compares
two or more dissimilar things, ie., "All The world's a stage, and all the
men and women merely players." HOMEWORK: 1) Work on your MLA citation
sheets- you need to have 6 citation sheets by October 28th that answer the
questions: 1) What is your issue? 2) Who is
affected by your issue? 3) How (physically, psychologically,
emotionally) does your issue affect a person? 2) Read for AR- you need 12
points by November 4th! 3) Remember to report to the library tomorrow! 4)
Bring a pair of shoes in a labelled plastic bag into school
Friday for the archeology dig! WOTD for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2011: 1.
SIMILE-(noun)- A Figurative Language Device (FLaD) that makes a comparison
between two or more things, using 'like' or 'as'. HOMEWORK: 1)
Work on MLA citation sheets- you need 6 completed sheets
(we will discuss exactly how and what
to complete in class Tuesday) by Friday, October 28th. 2) Read for AR- you
need 12 points by November 4th! 3) Keep MAL 3 VERBS fresh in your head- we
will have a quiz on them next week! WOTD for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2011: 10.
SUAVITY-(noun)- A graceful politeness in speech and/or mannerisms
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB quiz
tomorrow! 3) Read for AR! You need 12 points by November 4th! WOTD for
WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011: 9. ACUTE-(adj.) Sharp; severe; critical "An ACUTE
angle, one that measures <90 degrees, is called such because it forms a sharp
point!" HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test on Friday! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB
quiz next week! 3) Read for Accelerated Reader- you need 12 AR points by
November 4th! WOTD for TUESDAY, October 4th, 2011: 8. APATHETIC-(adj.)-
Uncaring; disinterested; not concerned HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test
Friday! 2) Study for MAL 3 VERB QUIZ next week! 3) Read for Accelerated
Reader- you need 12 points by November 4th! 4)
PARENTS- the DC informational meeting is tomorrow night from 7-8 pm in the AMS
auditorium! WOTD for MONDAY, OCTOBER
3rd, 2011: 7. VACUOUS-(adj)-Empty; shallow HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
WOTD test for next Friday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by November
4th! 3) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER DAY PROJECT! WOTD
for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011: 6. REFUTE-(vb)- To disprove; to prove
false or incorrect "Copernicus
refuted Ptolemy's ideas of
a geocentric universe, even though Galileo
was put in jail for the same ideas!" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test for next
Friday! 2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by November 4th!
WOTD for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011: 5. TANGIBLE-(adj.)- Capable of
being understood because it is easily observable HOMEWORK: 1) Complete your
MAL 3 VERB packet- it is due Monday! 2) Study for WOTD test for FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 7th, 2011 WOTD for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011: 4. ABORIGINAL-(adj.)-
First; native; original (people to an area) "The MAORI are
the ABORIGINAL people of New Zealand." Go to the video link
below to see the MAORI perform the traditional HAKA war
dance!
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=35772&title=Maori_haka
HOMEWORK: 1) Be ready to present your
BOOKSELLER DAY project! They are due today! WOTD FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,
2011: 3. CRUSTACEANS-(NOUN)- Shellfish, like lobster or crayfish
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for DIPP PRONOUN quiz tomorrow- due to fire drills, we have
been forced to once again re-schedule! 2) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT today! 3) Complete WOTD test corrections! They are due tomorrow! 4)
Bring in a box of tissues or a large bottle of hand sanitizer and receive 5
points towards your Word Of The Day test! WOTD for FRIDAY, September 23, 2011: DUE
TO OUR EARLY DISMISSAL FOR OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, THE WORD OF THE DAY FOR FRIDAY
REMAINS THE SAME AS THURSDAY. WOTD for THURSDAY, September 22, 2011: 2.
ENIGMA-(noun)- An unexplainable mystery, event, or occurrence To see more
about an enigma that fascinates me, check out: http://www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/OakIsland/story.html
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for DIPP PRONOUN QUIZ
for MONDAY- we have postponed this quiz from Friday! 2) Be prepared to present
your BOOKSELLER PROJECT on MONDAY! WOTD for WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2011: 1.
SEMBLANCE-(noun)- Outward appearance HOMEWORK: 1) Study for DIPP Pronoun
quiz Friday! 2) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLER PROJECT Monday, September
26th- This coming Monday! WOTD for TUESDAY, September 20, 2011: 10.
CENTRIFUGAL-(adj.)-Tending to move away from the center.
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
Write each word 10x each, in vertical columns, as I've shown you! Make
flashcards withe WOTD on the front and definition on back to quiz yourself or
a friend! 2) Study for DIPP Pronoun quiz Friday! 3) Be ready to present your
BOOKSELLER PROJECT Monday, September 26- This coming Monday! HOMEWORK:
1) WOTD for MONDAY, September 19, 2011: 9. AFFECTATION-(noun)- An
artificial behavior designed to impress others HOMEWORK: 1) Complete DIPP
Pronoun packet- due tomorrow! 2) Study for WOTD test tomorrow! 3) Study for
Pronoun quiz Friday! 4) Finish your preparation for the BOOKSELLER PROJECT- we
will begin presentations on MONDAY-the more homework assignments you're
missing, the more likely you will be chosen first to present! 5)
Parents! Please review the Washington DC travel information! WOTD for FRIDAY,
September 16, 2011: 8. METICULOUS-(adj.)- Pays close attention to
details HOMEWORK: 1) Complete DIPP Pronoun packet (Due Monday for period
8; due Tuesday for periods 3,4,7,9) 2) Complete
questions 1-8, pg 82- please answer in complete sentences (Only applies
to periods 3,4,7,9- period 8 does not have to complete this
assignment at this time) 3) Study for WOTD test Wednesday! 4) Work on your
BOOKSELLER project for September 26th WOTD for THURSDAY, September 15, 2011: 7.
FORESTALL-(vb)- To prevent or stop from happening HOMEWORK: 1) Study for
Word Of The Day test Wednesday! In order to better prepare for the test,do the
following: WRITE EACH WORD 1O TIMES EACH CREATE FLASHCARDS AND USE THEM
WITH A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR FRIEND 2)
Continue working on your Bookseller Projects- presentations begin Monday,
September 26th WOTD for WEDNESDAY,
September 14, 2011: 6. INCREDULOUSLY-(adv)- Done in a doubting,
disbelieving, surprised way HOMEWORK: 1) Continue working on your Bookseller
Projects- presentations begin Monday, September 26th WOTD TUESDAY, September
13, 2011: 5. SIMULTANEOUSLY-(ADV)-Done at the same time HOMEWORK: 1)
Study for 5 Noun quiz tomorrow 2) Complete Collective Noun Internet Scavenger
Hunt 3) Begin working on Bookseller Project WOTD for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,
2011: 4. INSOLENTLY-(adv.)- Done in a rude, boldly disrespectful way
HOMEWORK: 1) Study for NOUN QUIZ on Wednesday! 2) Begin your BOOKSELLER
PROJECT- Presentations begin Sept. 26th SEPTEMBER
11TH, 2001: HONOR THOSE WHO WERE TAKEN FROM US BY SHOWING YOUR APPRECIATION
FOR ALL THOSE IN OUR LIVES WITH WHOM WE ARE BLESSED. WOTD
for FRIDAY, September 9th, 2011: 3. SWAGGERING-(vb)-Walking with a
bold, confident step or strut HOMEWORK: 1) Have your 3 ring binder with 5
labelled subject dividers ready to be checked on Monday! 2) Complete Noun
packet! (Period 7- you will receive your packet on Monday!) 3)
Begin planning your bookseller project! WOTD for Thursday, September 8, 2011: 2.
RENOUNCED-(vb)- Gave up or quit, as in a habit or consistent behavior HOMEWORK
for Wednesday, September 8, 2011: 1.
Complete student essay- it is due tomorrow! 2. Complete Team 5 schedule
questionairre-due tomorrow! 3. 3-Ring divider, with 5 labelled subject
dividers, is due Monday! 4. Begin planning your Bookseller Summer Reading
Project! WELCOME BACK! Each
day, our class will begin by copying the Word Of The Day. After every 10
words, there will be a test that will require you to recognize the definition
of the word in context, and be able to spell the word correctly. Our first
word is: Word Of The Day for Wednesday, September 7, 2011: 1. YAA'TEEH-(int.)-A
Navajo word that means 'hello' or 'it is good' HOMEWORK: 1) Get your 'Welcome
Sheet" signed after reading it with your parents! 2) Study the welcome sheet
for a quiz on Friday! 3) Complete your Team 5 Schedule page, and essay! Welcome-Back-teacher-web-page.doc
HOMEWORK for Wednesday, September 8,
2011:
1. Complete student essay- it is due
tomorrow!
2. Complete Team 5 schedule
questionairre-due tomorrow!
3. 3-Ring divider, with 5 labelled subject
dividers, is due Monday!
4. Begin planning your Bookseller Summer
Reading Project!
WELCOME BACK!
Each day, our class will begin by copying
the Word Of The Day. After every 10 words, there will be a test that will
require you to recognize the definition of the word in context, and be able to
spell the word correctly. Our first word is:
Word Of The Day for Wednesday, September 7,
2011:
1. YAA'TEEH-(int.)-A Navajo word
that means 'hello' or 'it is good'
HOMEWORK:
1) Get your 'Welcome Sheet" signed after
reading it with your parents!
2) Study the welcome sheet for a quiz on
Friday!
3) Complete your Team 5 Schedule page, and
essay!
Welcome-Back-teacher-web-page.doc
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