Period 1
Write down 3 questions or comments relating to the story "The Creation and the Emergence" that you will ask or share with the class on Monday.
Period 3
Finish reading the "In Harmony with Nature Packet"
Write down 3 questions that would ask on a quiz on the "In Harmony with Nature Packet"
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Homework 10/28/10
Period 1
Post Vocabulary sentences
Period 3
A. Finish Vocabulary pictures if you did not finish them in class.
B. Study for vocab Quiz (15 mins)
C. Reading Questions:
Directions: Answer the questions below on a piece of paper and title it "In Harmony with Nature" questions OR click on the link, print it out and answer the questions.
1. Who created the first American literature?
2. How many different types of groups were there and how many different languages did they speak?
3. What dictated the Native American's way of life?
For the following quotes, fill in the blank.
4. "They had complex ___________ ___________ , sophisticated _____________ systems, and strong social _________ [...]"
5. "Native American literatures were _____________, passed down from generation to generation by ___________________ and ________________. "
6. Define creation myth:
7. Define ritual song:
8. True or False: You will be experiencing the stories as you would if you belonged to the cultures they came from.
Explain your answer:
9. When were the stories collected and translated into English?
10. What are the words beauty, wisdom and humor describing on pg. 21 of the packet(those are the last highlighted words on that page) ?
Post Vocabulary sentences
Period 3
A. Finish Vocabulary pictures if you did not finish them in class.
B. Study for vocab Quiz (15 mins)
C. Reading Questions:
Directions: Answer the questions below on a piece of paper and title it "In Harmony with Nature" questions OR click on the link, print it out and answer the questions.
1. Who created the first American literature?
2. How many different types of groups were there and how many different languages did they speak?
3. What dictated the Native American's way of life?
For the following quotes, fill in the blank.
4. "They had complex ___________ ___________ , sophisticated _____________ systems, and strong social _________ [...]"
5. "Native American literatures were _____________, passed down from generation to generation by ___________________ and ________________. "
6. Define creation myth:
7. Define ritual song:
8. True or False: You will be experiencing the stories as you would if you belonged to the cultures they came from.
Explain your answer:
9. When were the stories collected and translated into English?
10. What are the words beauty, wisdom and humor describing on pg. 21 of the packet(those are the last highlighted words on that page) ?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Homework
Period 1
Study for vocab Quiz
Extra Credit Opportunity
Go through the posted vocab sentences and paste any incorrect sentences on word processor and print. Then, fix the sentence so that it is correct. Do 5 to get 15 points of homework extra credit. Don't work with people or copy, otherwise, both students forfeit the extra credit.
Period 3
Review your vocabulary
Study for vocab Quiz
Extra Credit Opportunity
Go through the posted vocab sentences and paste any incorrect sentences on word processor and print. Then, fix the sentence so that it is correct. Do 5 to get 15 points of homework extra credit. Don't work with people or copy, otherwise, both students forfeit the extra credit.
Period 3
Review your vocabulary
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
HOMEWORK 10/26/10
Period 1
Study for vocab quiz
If you just joined the class, your homework is to read 2 stories from the packet you got and write a summary for each.
If you just joined the class, your homework is to read 2 stories from the packet you got and write a summary for each.
Period 3
Complete Vocab Worksheet
Post sentences on Blog
Complete the Origin Belief- Creational Myths Worksheet using your "Origin Belief"handout. IF YOU WERE ABSENT OR LEFT EARLY, MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK ON THE LINK AND PRINT OUT THE SHEET. IF YOU CANNOT PRINT, COPY AND PASTE THE TEXT TO A WORD DOCUMENT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE DOCUMENT. YOU CAN PRINT TOMORROW IN CLASS.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Homework 10/22/10
Period 1
Re-do the Cornell Notes on the Native American Mythology packet
Do Vocab Pictures for Week 5
Period 3
Do Vocab Pictures for Week 5
Re-do the Cornell Notes on the Native American Mythology packet
Do Vocab Pictures for Week 5
Period 3
Do Vocab Pictures for Week 5
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Homework 10/21/10
Period 1
Post Vocab Sentences wk 5
Period 3
Review your class notes
REMINDER!!
THIS IS THE BREAKDOWN OF THE # OF STUDENTS EARNING A-Fs CURRENTLY IN EACH CLASS.
WHERE ARE YOU? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO BE PASSING?
Period1
A= 7 B= 4 C=1 D= 0 F=6
Period 3
A= 5 B=1 C=4 D=2 F=11
- If you still haven't given me a password or need to get it again, email me or see me after class, after school, during lunch, before school or 2nd period.
email: ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Post Vocab Sentences wk 5
Period 3
Review your class notes
REMINDER!!
THIS IS THE BREAKDOWN OF THE # OF STUDENTS EARNING A-Fs CURRENTLY IN EACH CLASS.
WHERE ARE YOU? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO BE PASSING?
Period1
A= 7 B= 4 C=1 D= 0 F=6
Period 3
A= 5 B=1 C=4 D=2 F=11
- If you still haven't given me a password or need to get it again, email me or see me after class, after school, during lunch, before school or 2nd period.
email: ramirez.erendira@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Homework 10/20/10
Period 1
Go to the following link http://www.scribd.com/doc/22847869/Handbook-of-Native-American-Mythology and read pages 15-18 on the toolbar, next to the up and down arrows.
Take Cornell notes on the reading and then, email me your answer to the following questions:
1. Prior to reading the assignment, were you aware of the fact that myths have so many functions? Do you think that they actually serve all of their functions?
2. Why do you think that Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, etc, are not generally called myths and instead are considered legitimate religions?
Period 3
Write down the following sentences in the second part of your vocab worksheet that you started in class. Then, write the words 3 times in the third section of the worksheet.
Sentence Examples
1. Natalie and Melissa found that Janeth was really agitated and almost passing out.
2. If the woman continues to litigate against her ex husband for domestic violence charges he will probably try to harm her.
3. My brother became prodigal after his father's inheritance (money) went to him.
4. My ex-girlfriend used to go to a synagogue 6 times a week, which meant she was really religious.
5. The advent of Winter at San Pasqual Academy consists of rainy cold days.
6. The woman wondered if she would find the provenance of the mysterious guy.
7. My venturesome nature pushes me to experience new things.
8. The venue my sister chose for her wedding is stunning.
Go to the following link http://www.scribd.com/doc/22847869/Handbook-of-Native-American-Mythology and read pages 15-18 on the toolbar, next to the up and down arrows.
Take Cornell notes on the reading and then, email me your answer to the following questions:
1. Prior to reading the assignment, were you aware of the fact that myths have so many functions? Do you think that they actually serve all of their functions?
2. Why do you think that Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, etc, are not generally called myths and instead are considered legitimate religions?
Period 3
Write down the following sentences in the second part of your vocab worksheet that you started in class. Then, write the words 3 times in the third section of the worksheet.
Sentence Examples
1. Natalie and Melissa found that Janeth was really agitated and almost passing out.
2. If the woman continues to litigate against her ex husband for domestic violence charges he will probably try to harm her.
3. My brother became prodigal after his father's inheritance (money) went to him.
4. My ex-girlfriend used to go to a synagogue 6 times a week, which meant she was really religious.
5. The advent of Winter at San Pasqual Academy consists of rainy cold days.
6. The woman wondered if she would find the provenance of the mysterious guy.
7. My venturesome nature pushes me to experience new things.
8. The venue my sister chose for her wedding is stunning.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Homework 10/19/10
Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz
Read the Odin and Ymir story and write a response. Explain, do you like it or not? What's your perspective on the story? The response should be at least 8-10 sentences long.
Period 3
1. Take "Collage Notes' on the Origin Belief handout (jot down important facts or ideas on a piece of paper as a collage, so that if I glanced at the paper, I would know what that section talked about. I showed examples in class)
2. Write 1 paragraph summarizing the Odin and Ymir story(on the other side of Origin Belief sheet). Then, write 1 paragraph telling me if you liked the story. Explain why or why not.
3. Post Vocabulary sentences
Study for Vocab Quiz
Read the Odin and Ymir story and write a response. Explain, do you like it or not? What's your perspective on the story? The response should be at least 8-10 sentences long.
Period 3
1. Take "Collage Notes' on the Origin Belief handout (jot down important facts or ideas on a piece of paper as a collage, so that if I glanced at the paper, I would know what that section talked about. I showed examples in class)
2. Write 1 paragraph summarizing the Odin and Ymir story(on the other side of Origin Belief sheet). Then, write 1 paragraph telling me if you liked the story. Explain why or why not.
3. Post Vocabulary sentences
Monday, October 18, 2010
Homework 10/18/10
Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz
Reread the Origin Beliefs handout and make a collage of notes using the most important phrases from the sheet. You may include pictures if you would like.
Period 3
Study for vocab quiz #4
Write one paragraph answering the following question: What does America's culture look like today?
1 paragraph: describe what the culture is like
2nd paragraph: explain why you think the culture is like that
MAKE SURE TO GIVE EXAMPLES.
Study for Vocab Quiz
Reread the Origin Beliefs handout and make a collage of notes using the most important phrases from the sheet. You may include pictures if you would like.
Period 3
Study for vocab quiz #4
Write one paragraph answering the following question: What does America's culture look like today?
1 paragraph: describe what the culture is like
2nd paragraph: explain why you think the culture is like that
MAKE SURE TO GIVE EXAMPLES.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Homework 10/15/10
Period 1
Read the story about Odin
Make vocab pictures
Period 3
Answer the questions from the previous posting, if you haven't already.
Draw pictures for Vocab week 4 (if you haven't already)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Homework 10/14/10
Period 1
Post Wk 4 Vocab Words
Read Origin side of handout (just read, no notes necessary)
Period 3
Finish reading pg 23 in Holt textbook and take Cornell style notes
Then, Answer the following questions:
Post Wk 4 Vocab Words
Read Origin side of handout (just read, no notes necessary)
Period 3
Finish reading pg 23 in Holt textbook and take Cornell style notes
Then, Answer the following questions:
1. According to Bruchac, what is one important thing that Native American literature has in common with ancient European classics?
2. Consider what Bruchac says about the authors whom he names. What have these writers done for Native American literature?
3. What is oratory? How does it relate to the message of the essay?
4. Why do The Odyssey and Beowulf matter in this essay?
5. Why do you think that the title of the essay is titled, “The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky”?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Homework 10/13/10
Period 1
1. Read page 23 in Yellow Holt Textbook and take notes in Cornell note method (like the blue paper I handed out yesterday)
2. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ!!!
1. Read page 23 in Yellow Holt Textbook and take notes in Cornell note method (like the blue paper I handed out yesterday)
2. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ!!!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Homework 10/12/10
Period 1
1. Answer the questions to the right in the Polls section
2. Make a mini-poster that defines literature in your own words AND add 3 COLORED, HAND-DRAWN pictures to support the definition.
(you can do it on a regular, blank piece of paper, but the pictures must be in color)
Period 3
Post Week 4 Vocab Sentences
1. Answer the questions to the right in the Polls section
2. Make a mini-poster that defines literature in your own words AND add 3 COLORED, HAND-DRAWN pictures to support the definition.
(you can do it on a regular, blank piece of paper, but the pictures must be in color)
Period 3
Post Week 4 Vocab Sentences
Monday, October 11, 2010
Homework 10/11/10
Period 1
Practice reciting the 2 sentences I gave to you today at the end of class.
Period 3
Study for vocab Quiz #3
Study the roots also
Practice reciting the 2 sentences I gave to you today at the end of class.
Period 3
Study for vocab Quiz #3
Study the roots also
Friday, October 8, 2010
Homework 10/810 for New Quarter
Period 1
Correct Week 3 Sentence Corrections
Period 3
Come in with a positive and ready to learn attitude.
Correct Week 3 Sentence Corrections
Period 3
Come in with a positive and ready to learn attitude.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Homework 10/6/10
Period 1
1. Study for vocab quiz#2 [even after my announcement no one scheduled their make up quiz date for quiz #1]
2. Email me responding to the following prompt
Think back to the quizzes that you've taken in class and the questions I have asked. Describe to me what type of questions I usually ask or like to ask and what you can do to prepare for Friday's Imperialism/Colonialism Quiz taking the aforementioned information into account.
Period 3
1. Finish English Class Quickwrite
2. Draw Vocabulary Pictures for Week 3 vocab (8 words only)
3. Begin on Extra Credit Project --> Due Friday
English Class Class Quickwrite
Now that you have been in this class for 10 weeks, what have you found to be the hardest thing about passing the class?
Name at least two obstacles or challenges in the task of being successful in class.
What do you intend on doing differently next quarter? What suggestions do you have in order to improve the class?
IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON THE QUIZ DAY, YOU MUST POST YOUR SENTENCES TONIGHT, SO THAT YOU CAN GET CREDIT
1. Study for vocab quiz#2 [even after my announcement no one scheduled their make up quiz date for quiz #1]
2. Email me responding to the following prompt
Think back to the quizzes that you've taken in class and the questions I have asked. Describe to me what type of questions I usually ask or like to ask and what you can do to prepare for Friday's Imperialism/Colonialism Quiz taking the aforementioned information into account.
Period 3
1. Finish English Class Quickwrite
2. Draw Vocabulary Pictures for Week 3 vocab (8 words only)
3. Begin on Extra Credit Project --> Due Friday
English Class Class Quickwrite
Now that you have been in this class for 10 weeks, what have you found to be the hardest thing about passing the class?
Name at least two obstacles or challenges in the task of being successful in class.
What do you intend on doing differently next quarter? What suggestions do you have in order to improve the class?
IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON THE QUIZ DAY, YOU MUST POST YOUR SENTENCES TONIGHT, SO THAT YOU CAN GET CREDIT
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Homework 10/4/10
Period 1
Do the homework that you didn't do.
Period 3
Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow.
Do the homework that you didn't do.
Period 3
Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Homework 8/1/10
Period 1
Finish the 2 quote search and analysis you began in class.
Make pictures for your vocab words
Extra Credit
Review the posted vocabulary sentences and find 4 that are wrong. Copy and paste them as they are on the post to Word and print them. Then, correct them by rewriting whole sentences by hand.
Period 3
Finish Students Hate History Worksheet
Finish the 2 quote search and analysis you began in class.
Make pictures for your vocab words
Extra Credit
Review the posted vocabulary sentences and find 4 that are wrong. Copy and paste them as they are on the post to Word and print them. Then, correct them by rewriting whole sentences by hand.
Period 3
Finish Students Hate History Worksheet
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