ANNOUNCEMENT

FROM NOW ON, YOUR ACADEMIC VOCAB WILL BE ON THE ACADEMIC VOCAB PAGE. CLICK ON THE ACADEMIC VOCAB TAB ABOVE TO VIEW IT. 

HOMEWORK 12/3/12

PERIOD 1
1. Answer 16 questions in your notes using your Columbus Packet
2. Complete the Proficient Reader assignment on Ms. A article.
3. If you did not complete your 6 academic vocab words, go to the academic vocab tab (above) to finish your sheets.

PERIOD 2
1. Finish copying down Q2, W2 words from http://spaenglish11.blogspot.com/p/academic-vocab-sheets.html
2. Write 1 sentence per definition of all 6 words (week 1&2) on a Turn in Piece of Paper [17 total]

Homework 11/13/12

Period 2
1. Write down the vocab word for Q1,wk 10(SEE BELOW) 
2. Complete the Changing Parts of Speech packet

Homework 10/31/12

Period 1
1. Write down the vocab word for Q1,wk 10(SEE BELOW)
2. Complete the Identifying parts of speech packet

Period 2
1. Study for List 6 and q1, wk9 vocab quiz  

Homework 10/29/12

Period 1
1. Do Foldable for List 7 words: gravid, gravity, gravitas, gravitate
2. Do List 7 Sentences using the singular possessive, plural possessive and just plural words.

Period 2
1. Turn in your rough draft of your story on edmodo.com
2. Do list 6 vocab pictures on blank piece of paper. Fold paper into fours and draw your pictures. Your words are: probity, reprobate, probate and approbation. 

Homework 10/24/12

Period 1
1. Finish copying down Q1, Week 9 Vocab words
2. Using your Mechanics packet, complete the set of note cards for periods

Period 3
1. Finish your List 6 Foldable
2. Finish the List 6 Paragraph Questions
3. Using your Mechanics packet, complete the set of note cards for periods

Homework 10/22/12

Period 1
1. Do sets 1-4 in the Mechanics packet
2. Write a summary of the class notes in your notes

Period 2
1. Do set #5 in Mechanics packet (CANCELLED. I HAVE YOUR PACKETS)
2. Take notes on Historical Narratives section in new packet (p.70-71)
3. Finish copying down the Academic Vocab Below.

Homework 10/17/12

Period 1 
1. Finish copying the notes from below
2. Fill out the Venn Diagram that I posted on www.edmodo.com.
-It is a google drawing. The easiest thing for you to do is to log into your google account and then when viewing the document, click "file" and then "make a copy"so that you can fill it in in your google docs account. Then, be sure to share it with me.

Period 2
1. Do the Capitalization Set of note cards (8 cards).
  -Using index cards and a marker, make note cards that explain the "rules" of capitalization. This information is coming from the Mechanics packet you got yesterday in class. Each bullet (checkmark) should be a separate note card and on the back, you should include an example of the "rule"you wrote down.
2. Do set # 3 in the mechanics packet
3. Study for Vocab Quizzes (List 5 and Q1, week 7)

Homework 10/16/12

Period 1
1. Write at least 1/2 a page, double-spaced with a  heading that describes the term assimilation and give examples of what that might look like or that you might have seen.  Then, give me your opinion of it. Do you think it is a good thing or a bad thing?

Period 2
1. Finish your in class essay
2. Take a page (front and back) of Cornell notes on "In Harmony with Nature" section in new packet (the one with the timeline on the front)
3. So sets 1 and 2 in the Capitalization packet

Homework 10/11/12

Period 1 and 3
1. Do list 5 note cards
2. Fill in Q1, wk 7 Academic Vocab Sheet (see words below)
4. Do the Extra Credit assignment located on www.edmodo.com
Period 1 Only
Study for List 4 vocab quiz

Quarter 1, week 6 Vocab

Homework 9/27/12

Period 1 
1. Take notes on List 3 explanatory paragraphs
2. Finish answering the prompt about faith that we started in class.
Prompt: Faith

In full paragraphs, answer the following questions.

a.)  What does having faith mean to you? In your opinion, when do people need to have faith? 

b.)  What do you have faith in? List 2 or 3 things and explain why you have faith in them.

c.)  Why do you think it is important to have faith in general?  When do you think it’s not useful or necessary to have faith? 

Period 2 
 1. Take notes on List 3 explanatory paragraphs

Homework

Period 1 and 2
1. Do 5 note cards for list 3 words (root: BENE)
2. Finish copying down the Academic Vocab Words below (remember to fill in ALL the blanks!)

Homework 9/25/12

Period 1 
1. Study for list 2 Vocab quiz
2. Study for quarter 1, week 4 quiz

Period 2
1. Study for list 2 Vocab quiz
2. Study for quarter 1, week 4 quiz
3. Reply to post on www.edmodo.com

Homework 9/20/12

Period 1
1. Read the packet "The World on Turtle's Back"
2. Look up and define words you don't know and put them in your booklet
3. Go to www.edmodo.com and do the assignment: Turtle's Back Questions

Period 2
1. Go to www.edmodo.com and do the assignment: Quarter 1, Week 4 Vocab Questions

Homework 9/19/12

Period 1 

1. Finish filling in your academic vocab sheet for Quarter 1, Week 4 (the words are below> tip: click on the picture to enlarge, in case you can't read it)

2. Reply to my post on www.edmodo.com regarding the origins of humankind

Period 2 

1. Finish filling in your academic vocab sheet for Quarter 1, Week 4 (the words are below> tip: click on the picture to enlarge, in case you can't read it)

2. Do note cards for List 2 Root vocab: pacify, pacifist, appease, pact 

3. Go to www.edmodo.com and complete the assignment: List 2 Vocab Pictures 

4. Go to www.edmodo.com and reply to my post {post 2 sentences from your note cards as a reply to my post}

Homework 9/18/12

Period 1 
1. Study for Q1, week 3 Academic Vocab Quiz
2. Go to www.edmodo.com and do Assignment: List 2 Vocab Pictures
3. Go to www.edmodo.com and reply to my post with 2 of your 4 sentences from the List 2 words
4. Finish your List 2 Notecards (4 words +1 Root). Include: definition, part of speech and your own sentence.

CLICK HERE TO SEE LIST 2 WORDS

Period 2 
1. Study for Q1, week 3 Academic Vocab Quiz
2. Study for List 1 Root Vocab quiz (bellicose, belligerence, rebellion, antebellum)
3. Read the packet (handed out in class) The World on Turtle's Back
4. Go to www.edmodo.com and do Assignment: Turtle's Back Questions

Homework

Period 1 
1. Study for Vocab quiz List 1: Belligerence, bellicose, antebellum, rebellion
2. Do assignment on www.edmodo.com entitled: 4 picture reading strategies

Period 2 
1. On a word Document types a summary of the topics discuseed in class AND give your opinion on the topics.
2. Go to www.edmodo.com and attach the document to the assignment entitled: 9/17/12 class summary

Homework 9/14/12

Period 1
1. Reply to my post on edmodo.com 
2. Turn in assignment on edmodo.com  about Essay Topics

Period 2
1. Look up words you don't know (write them in your booklet)
2. Annotate the reading passed out during class

Homework 9/13/12

Period 1
1. Look up ALL the words you don't know from the packet "Too much of a good thing"
YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON IT TOMORROW.

Period 2
1. I changed my mind about the navigation. Instead, I want you to send me a direct message on Edmodo explaining what is your favorite childhood story. If you don't have one, tell me what is your favorite childhood movie.

HOMEWORK 9/12/12

Period 1 & 2
1. Fill out Academic Vocab sheet for Q1, wk 3 words (see below)
2. Go to edmodo.com and complete your assignment: List 1 Pictures

Homework 9/11/12

Period 1
1. Read explanatory paragraphs on Root vocab sheet for a quiz tomorrow
2. Study for Academic Vocab Quiz: Q 1, wk 2- Affect, maintain, text
3. Answer Questions on Edmodo.com

Period 2
1.Study for Academic Vocab Quiz: Q 1, wk 2- Affect, maintain, text
2. Read and take notes on a TIP (turn-in piece of paper) on the explanatory paragraphs on Root vocab sheet
3. Prepare for explanatory paragraph quiz

QUARTER 1, WEEK 2 VOCAB WRODS

ENGLISH 10 Questions (written AND emailed)

Go to this link to see the questions.
Email me your answers on an attached word document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBVaZ2erd4MeREN7z1pK68Y3lRh7FcWw_yYBA-3V5eE/edit

Jesus and Auggie,
The 10th grade journal prompts are a few posts below. Look for them!

Lesson 3 Clue Word Challenge Homework

Complete the sheet that was handed out in class. The underlined word are the vocab words. The words that follow are clue words. Create a sentence that uses all of the words provided AND your vocab word.

1.      Admonish - teacher, referral, 

2.      Aghast- girl, Facebook, nude

3.      Annihilate-enemy, war, success  

4.      Benefactor-Friends of San Pasqual, love, support 

5.      Bestow- well-respected, honor, award

6.      Devious- suspended, child

7.      Devoid- respect, "just playing", excuse

8.      Heed- Ms. Ramirez, 10 years later, lesson

9.      Subside-argument, hug, screaming

10.  Wrath- 5 years, murder, revenge

English 11 AND 10 Journal Entries

English 11

Journal Entry #1- July 16, 2012

How has your summer been going so far? What have you done since the school year ended? How bummed or excited are you about these last three weeks of summer school? (1-3 PARAGRAPHS)

What would you love to see happen in this class academically? What do you think would be fun to do? (1 PARAGRAPH)

2 PARAGRAPH MINIMUM 

Journal Entry #2- July 17, 2012

Option 1: How do you express yourself artistically? Do you consider yourself a creative person? Why or why not? Do you think that it is important to be creative? Explain what areas you think it might be helpful to have this quality.

Option 2: List 2 songs that represent how your day is going , along with a color. Explain why you chose them AND why you are feeling that way.

Journal Entry #3- July 18, 2012

·       When you look in the mirror, what good things do you see? Write at least 4 things and explain your answer.

·       What things would you change?  

Journal Entry #4- July 19, 2012

“What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future.” 

Do you agree or relate with the quote above? Explain you answer.

What do you dream about? Explain why these dreams are important to you? 

Journal Entry #5- July 20, 2012

Tell me about your opinion on the occurrence of the Colorado shooting.

Option #1:How does this incident affect your thoughts in regards to other everyday routines or things that you do? Does it?

Option #2: Does this make you think differently about gun control? Should there be stricter rules regarding guns? 

Journal Entry #6- July 24, 2012

If you could have a perfect significant other, what would they be like? Please be detailed. Consider writing a paragraph for each section you choose to focus on. (appearance, personality, success, intelligence, etc.)

Journal Entry #7- July 25, 2012

“I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, it doesn’t meant that they don’t love you with all they have.”

Tell me what the quote means by summarizing it. Then, tell me if you agree or disagree and give an example of how this applies to you or someone you know. 

Journal Entry #8- July 26, 2012

What do you think it means to be smart? Is there a difference between being smart and being intelligent?

Do you consider yourself smart or intelligent or both? Where do you get these ideas from? What evidence do you have that supports your opinion about your intelligence or smartness?  Who do you think has helped shape this perception that you have of yourself?

Journal Entry #9- July 27, 2012

When you think back over all the birthdays that you have celebrated, are there a few that stand out in your memory? Why? Describe them in detail.

Now, if you could plan your perfect birthday, what would you do? Who would you spend it with? Where would you go? 

Journal Entry #10- July 31, 2012

What is your opinion regarding the perception that society has on Foster kids? First tell me what you have heard people say about this group of people. Then, tell me what your opinion is regarding those perceptions.

Tell me if it is a source of shame or anger when you tell people that you are in foster care? Do you think it might be an issue in your future?

Do you embrace your “foster kidness” or do you feel that it is just a circumstance that you are enduring?

English 10

Journal Entry #1- July 16, 2012

Think back to the beginning of your sophomore year. Describe the following things: Your living situation, the school you attended, your 2 bestest friends, the classes you took and which were your favorite ones (explain why).

Then tell me how you think you have changed and how has this been beneficial or detrimental. How do you think Ms. Ramirez would have interacted with you when you were a sophomore.

Journal Entry #2- July 17, 2012

If you could be part of a music group what genre would it be? What would your group’s name be? What instrument would you play? Etc.. Explain your answer.

Describe what your life might be like if you were in this group. What messages would you like your music to convey to the world?

Would you have a steady boyfriend/girlfriend fiancé? Would you travel anywhere or try to schedule your gigs only some months out of the year? Would you be the quiet mysterious type or the extrovert on stage?  

Journal Entry #3- July 18, 2012

Do you usually say what you really feel or what you believe people want to hear? Why? What do you think has caused you to behave this way?

Give me 2 examples to support your answer. 

Journal Entry #4- July 19, 2012

“Anger is a powerful energy. We don’t need to suppress or get over our anger, we need to channel it into making change for the greater good. We need to make sure that we don’t run our anger in on ourselves or our loved ones, but focus it on removing obstacles, and making things happen.”  - Ed Roberts

Paraphrase this quote and tell me whether you agree with it and how it relates to you or someone you know.   

Journal Entry #5- July 20, 2012

What is your opinion on psychological therapy? Do you find that it is helpful for you? What techniques do you use in order to cope with mental disturbances or emotions (anger, sadness, anxiety, etc)? What do you think is required in a therapist for it to be effective?

If you have never been in therapy, why haven’t you? What has kept you from going to therapy? What do you think keeps people from going to therapy?

Journal Entry #6- July 23, 2012

What obstacles have you overcome in life? Name at least 2 obstacles. Describe them in detail. Include the who, what, where, when of the situations.  

How did you manage to overcome them? What factors were helpful in overcoming these obstacles?  Why was it crucial for you to overcome these obstacles? What did you gain from these experiences?  

Journal Entry #7- July 24, 2012

Describe the most influential (made a difference or changed you in some way) person in your life and explain why they are so important in your life. Who are they? How did you meet them? Why do you think you let them be so influential? 

Who do you think you influence the most? Who do you think would be likely to call you their biggest influence? Why do you think that are you influential to them? 

Journal Entry #8- July 25^th, 2012  

There are some people that claim that Peer Pressure does not actually exist since every person has the capability to make choices.  Do you agree or disagree with this? Explain your answer. Give two examples that support your opinion.

What do you think you could do as a parent to combat the effects of this so-called peer pressure? What did your parent/guardians/family do to combat the effects of peer influence? If they did nothing, why do you think they didn’t?

Journal Entry #9- July 27^th, 2012  

What career do you intend to have when you grow up? What do you need to do to obtain that career? Do you have to go to college, trade school, know the right people, have talent? Tell me everything you know about obtaining this job.

 If you could have the perfect job, what job would it be? Why would this be your perfect job? Give plenty of details.

On another note, what job occupation do you think you would be great at? Why do you think you would be so good at it?

Journal Entry #10- July 30^th, 2012  

What are you most looking forward to in your senior year? What goals do you have for your upcoming year? Consider academic, personal, career goals.

What reservations or anxiety do you have about leaving SPA? What do you think will be the hardest part about being outside of SPA? Where do you plan to live? Who will your friends be? What will be your source of income?

ENGLISH 11 AND 10 HWK

English 11 A 

Colonialism Reading Questions

“Sky Tree” Questions 1-3 (p.26)

“Here follow some verses” Questions 1, 2 & 4 (p. 30)

Revolutionary Reading Questions

Lecture to a Missionary Questions 1 + bullets, 2,3 and 5 (p.298)

Yo soy Joaquin Questions 1 + bullets, 2, 4 and 5 (p. 316)

English 11 B 

Realism Reading Questions

“A Mystery of Heroism” Questions 1-5 (p. 443)

“Stanzas on Freedom” Questions 1-4 (p. 575) "Free Labor" Questions 1+bullets, 2-4 (p.578)

“Story of an Hour” Questions 1 + bullets, 3-5 (p. 787)

DUE FRIDAY JULY 20TH 

English 10B

1. Finish Lesson 2 Vocab Packet
2. On a turn-in piece of paper, read and take cornell notes on Poetry and Drama sections in your "Genres of Literature" packet
3. On a turn-in piece of paper, write the questions BELOW in the left (cue) column of cornell notes and then answer them in the notes column. ( You can find the information in the biography through Point of view sections in your "Genres of Literature" packet)
4. Read "Love and Marriage" packet and email me a summary of the story and your reaction. (the whole thing should be at least 7 sentences.

#3 QUESTIONS:  

Biography

Who is a biography written by?

What must an author of a biography do in order to write one?

What do good biographers aim to do when writing a bio?

T/F: Biographies are completely objective and not influenced by a writer's personal opinions. (Explain your answer.) 
Memoir
A memoir is what type of non-fiction writing?

What do memoirs usually focus on?

T/F: A memoir is a first hand account of events.

Essay

T/F: An essay can be the length of a novel. (Explain your answer)

What does an informal essay usually include? 

      What are two examples of essay styles? 

      What style is a formal essay written in? 

      Personal Essay 

What is the difference between an essay and a personal essay? 

What style is a personal essay written in? 

NOW YOU DO YOUR OWN QUESTIONS FOR THE FICTION SECTION!! DO AT LEAST 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE WHOLE FICTION SECTION.

WEEK 1 READING QUESTIONS- Homework 7/16/12

If you have these completed by tomorrow you will get extra credit.  DUE FRIDAY JULY 20TH

English 11 A 

Colonialism Reading Questions

“Sky Tree” Questions 1-3 (p.26)

“Here follow some verses” Questions 1, 2 & 4 (p. 30)

Revolutionary Reading Questions

Lecture to a Missionary Questions 1 + bullets, 2,3 and 5 (p.298)

Yo soy Joaquin Questions 1 + bullets, 2, 4 and 5 (p. 316)

English 11 B 

Realism Reading Questions

“A Mystery of Heroism” Questions 1-5 (p. 443)

“Stanzas on Freedom” Questions 1-4 (p. 575) "Free Labor" Questions 1+bullets, 2-4 (p.578)

“Story of an Hour” Questions 1 + bullets, 3-5 (p. 787)

DUE FRIDAY JULY 20TH

Homework 6/7/ and 6/8 and Academic Vocab

Essay Prompt: 

Eleventh graders,

In the last few weeks of school, you will be writing a 3-page essay that can deal with the topic of your choice. However, you will also have to meet the expectations and requirements of the assignment. The general requirements are as follow:

Write an expository essay that discusses a topic related to injustice. By injustice I mean, pick a topic that discusses something that you thought was unfair. The topic can be somewhat personal in nature, but cannot be written in the first person. You must use specific details to support your explanation of that injustice. Additionally, you must use at least 3 outside sources (not you) to back up your thesis. 

Quarter 4 Week 7 

Quarter 4 Week 8 

Quarter 4 Week 9

Quarter 4 Week 10 

 

HOMEWORK

DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU.

I WILL BE POSTING THE HOMEWORK IN THE NEAR FUTURE. CHECK BACK IN A FEW HOURS.

MS. RAMIREZ

Homework 6/5/12

In the Paragraph Packet read the Descriptive Paragraph sample and using two colored highlighters, identify which body sentences are used to DEVELOP the paragraph and which ones are used to EXPLAIN  the topic sentence. Highlight each with a different color.

For more information: See notes below and the second page of the packet.

QUARTER 4 WEEK 6

Quarter 4, week 5

Quarter 4 week 4