Thursday, September 27, 2012

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

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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!)




Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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

Thursday, September 20, 2012

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

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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}





Tuesday, September 18, 2012

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

Monday, September 17, 2012

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

Friday, September 14, 2012

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

Thursday, September 13, 2012

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.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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







Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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