Monday, February 27, 2012

Homework 2/27/12

Period 1 and 6
1. Read the news article at the following link http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/20/chicago-school-draws-scrutiny-over-student-fines/print# 
2. Circle any words that you do not know with certainty.
3. In a turn in piece of paper that is in cornell notes style, write down the  words in the CUE column and the definitions in the NOTES column.
4. On the same sheet at the unknown words, answer the questions titled, "Chicago Schools Cornell Notes Questions"
5. On another new piece of paper, write a paragraph summary that includes: Who, what, where, when, and why.
6. Below that paragraph write another paragraph that justifies or opposes the idea of fines in schools.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Homework 2/23/12

Period 1
1. Do Vocab Questions in the notes.
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.

Period 6
1. Do vocab Worksheet
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.




Thursday, February 16, 2012

HOMEWORK 2/16/12

ALL 11TH GRADERS, GO TO THE root vocab stuff TAB (LOCATED ABOVE) AND READ THE INFORMATION ON THE NEW EXTRA CREDIT. 
PERIOD 1
1. Finish copying down the vocab words below AND draw your pictures {TURN THESE INTO THE BOX TOMORROW AT THE END OF CLASS}





Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Homework 2/15/12

Period 1 
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Vocab Questions
a.)Using the second definition (the noun) of COMPLEX, write a sentence that describes a type of complex you have had in the past or that someone you know has had.
b.) Name 3 things that are RELEVANT to emancipating from the system or leaving SPA.
c.) Name 2 things or people that have been a source of inspiration to you at some point.

Period 6
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Reread p.70-71 and email me at least 5 cue column questions. You get 1 point extra credit for each extra question that you do.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Homework 2/9/11

Period 1
Answer the following question and email it to me.
Name 3 things that you thing is very complex.

Period 6
Finish copying down the words


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Homework 2/8/12

Period 6
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. On a turn in piece of paper answer the following Vocab Questions.
1. Take some time to watch the news or go to a news site on the internet and write down 2 statements that you learn of regarding the primaries.
2. Name your favorite period in history. If you don't have one, look up one that interests you. Explain why.
3. What is your primary concern when you wake up in the morning? Why?
4. Name 3 traditions associated with your culture.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Homework 2/6/12

Period 1
1. Draw the line in your spiral notebook (1st 20 pages)
2. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet.

Period 6
1. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet. 

Thursday, February 2, 2012

HOMEWORK

PERIOD 1
1. Answer the 2nd semester reflection prompt. Email it to Ms. Ramirez.
2. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.

PERIOD 6
1. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.
2. Copy the definition for the word PERIOD