Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Homework 1/25/11

Period 1
Go on the Internet and look up sentences that use your assigned vocab words.
Write them down on a piece of paper.

Period 3
Go on Quizlet.com and make week 11 note cards and then print and cut them.
Study for vocab quiz.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Homework 1/24/11

Period 1
Email me about the proposal I discussed in class.
If you are against it, tell me what you think would be some good things to do differently instead. What can be established or what can we work on together to improve grades, but not have to "tone down" the class.

Period 3
Read the next section of La Relacion and take notes (see assignment sheet).

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Homework 1/20/11

Period 1
Email me if you have any questions on the packet. You have no excuse to not do it. You just have to read and find quotes, but don't BS and just write random ones. THINK ABOUT IT!!

Period 3
Finish the 2 Vocab Worksheets

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Homework 1/18/11

Period 1
Check your assignment sheet or ask a classmate.

Period 3
Check your assignment sheet. There were 2 items that we wrote down, remember?

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Homework 1/12/11

Period 1
Using the Columbus packet:
Give an explanation for your 1st 8 paragraphs' paraphrases.
Paraphrase in one word or in a phrase, the following 10 paragraphs.

Period 3
Read "La Relacion" and answer question #1 plus the bullets (Comprehension Check). It should be typed and printed.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Homework 1/10/11

Period 1

1. Read the "If History is to be Creative" packet.

2. Type a summary of what was most important about the packet and explain why you thought it was so important AND what you liked most about the packet.

3. Circle any words you don't know. (look up a synonym for the words and write it above or below the word in your packet)



Period 3

1. Read and make a list of the most important things you need to know about narratives. CHECK YOUR ASSIGNMENT SHEET.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Homework 1/6/10

Period 1

Reread the song "Who's to Blame" and explain 3 sections of the song by answering the question: Why are they making reference to this?

Make a list of words you don't know for both of the packets and look up their definitions.

Read packet, take margin notes and then take 1 page of CORNELL NOTES

Period 3

Reread your First Encounters packet and fill out the Thinking Notes Worksheet.

Be ready for tomorrow's quiz.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Homework 1/5/11

Period 1
Answer the following questions, regarding the Ozomatli song, on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is America personified as?
2. How is America characterized?
3. Give 2 quotes that show a historical reference in the song.
4. Find at least one metaphor and explain what is being compared.
5. How do you think that the style of the music adds or takes away from the lyrics? Do both styles go together? Do they fit together and if so, why? Explain your answer.

Period 3
Read the first 3 pages of the First Encounters packet and highlight important information.