Period 1
Homework is canceled. Sorry, I know that some of you were looking forward to it, but I am having technical difficulties.
Period 3
Questions in the packet and the sheet. Then type up the 3 paragraphs and email them to me.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Homework 4/21/11
Period 1
BEWARE: ON THE MULTICOLORED PACKET, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PAY ATTENTION TO THE PICTURES THAT GO WITH THE STATEMENT.
Complete the 3 packets.
If you did not bring in a book, you need to bring one tomorrow. Can't find one? GO LOOK FOR ONE!
Post your playwrights summary on your playwrights page on your blog
Have your playwrights notes to get points tomorrow
Period 3
Complete all 4 packets
Have your playwrights notes to get points tomorrow
BEWARE: ON THE MULTICOLORED PACKET, MAKE SURE THAT YOU PAY ATTENTION TO THE PICTURES THAT GO WITH THE STATEMENT.
Complete the 3 packets.
If you did not bring in a book, you need to bring one tomorrow. Can't find one? GO LOOK FOR ONE!
Post your playwrights summary on your playwrights page on your blog
Have your playwrights notes to get points tomorrow
Period 3
Complete all 4 packets
Have your playwrights notes to get points tomorrow
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Homework 4/20/11
Remember, you will be graded on your punctuality to class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As I mentioned last week when we started Playwrights project, you should arrive on time so that time is not wasted and Olivia can start class promptly.
Period 1
1. Play Idea Chart
2. Highlight the important words for the statements on the Vocabulary and Comprehension sheet
3. Highlight the important words in the directions for the packet entitled, " Lesson 29 Understand Sentence Construction" and answer the questions
4. Do the other practice packet.
5. Write a 14-line scene based around testing and strategies. Make sure it is all formatted like a play and like you did for playwrights.
6. Bring in a book (going through my bookshelf DURING class doesn't count) that intend to read after you are done with testing
Period 3
1. Play Idea Chart
2. Highlight the important words for the statements on the Vocabulary and Comprehension sheet
3. Highlight the important words in the directions for the packet entitled, " Lesson 29 Understand Sentence Construction" and answer the questions
4. Bring in a book (going through my bookshelf DURING class doesn't count) that intend to read after you are done with testing
Period 1
1. Play Idea Chart
2. Highlight the important words for the statements on the Vocabulary and Comprehension sheet
3. Highlight the important words in the directions for the packet entitled, " Lesson 29 Understand Sentence Construction" and answer the questions
4. Do the other practice packet.
5. Write a 14-line scene based around testing and strategies. Make sure it is all formatted like a play and like you did for playwrights.
6. Bring in a book (going through my bookshelf DURING class doesn't count) that intend to read after you are done with testing
Period 3
1. Play Idea Chart
2. Highlight the important words for the statements on the Vocabulary and Comprehension sheet
3. Highlight the important words in the directions for the packet entitled, " Lesson 29 Understand Sentence Construction" and answer the questions
4. Bring in a book (going through my bookshelf DURING class doesn't count) that intend to read after you are done with testing
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Announcements/ Homework
1. Starting today, you will be graded on your punctuality to class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As I mentioned last week when we started Playwrights project, you should arrive on time so that Olivia can not waste time and start class promptly. I have already entered the points for today and, sadly, only 5 students were in class by 8:15 when the bell rings. Feel free to check the grade book to see if you were one of the 5.
2. The following people have not posted any of their quarter blogs:
Nikki, Jonathan, Robert M., Robert K, Antonia (merge your old blog and new blog), Lerontae
People that only have 1 entry:
Brook, Adolf, Marcos, Radford, Robert M, Stephen, Travonne
Homework 4/19/11
Period 1
1. Review all of the Quizlet note cards on the tab above "Testing Tips"
2. Write down which 10 words you think are most important.
3. Reread p. 22 in the most recent packet and write 7 quiz questions.
4. Then use the 7 quiz questions for the left side of Cornell notes.
5. EC: Play Idea Chart
Period 3
1.Post your response to this prompt on your own blog.
Prompt: What is your experience with taking standardized tests? Do you like or dislike them? Explain your answer. Have you ever had any positive experiences with them? Do you think they are good ways of seeing if students have learned the material or if they are smart? If not, then what ARE they good for?
2. EC: Play Idea Chart
2. The following people have not posted any of their quarter blogs:
Nikki, Jonathan, Robert M., Robert K, Antonia (merge your old blog and new blog), Lerontae
People that only have 1 entry:
Brook, Adolf, Marcos, Radford, Robert M, Stephen, Travonne
Homework 4/19/11
Period 1
1. Review all of the Quizlet note cards on the tab above "Testing Tips"
2. Write down which 10 words you think are most important.
3. Reread p. 22 in the most recent packet and write 7 quiz questions.
4. Then use the 7 quiz questions for the left side of Cornell notes.
5. EC: Play Idea Chart
Period 3
1.Post your response to this prompt on your own blog.
Prompt: What is your experience with taking standardized tests? Do you like or dislike them? Explain your answer. Have you ever had any positive experiences with them? Do you think they are good ways of seeing if students have learned the material or if they are smart? If not, then what ARE they good for?
2. EC: Play Idea Chart
Monday, April 18, 2011
Homework 4/18/11
Period 1
Do 4/14 homework completely.
Period 3
1. Write a 16-line scene (skit) where your characters are a teacher and a student and they discuss the ideas that are on the worksheet that was handed out.
2. Format the scene like you did for your playwrights assignment.
3. Try to include a conflict in order to make the information interesting.
email me if you have questions.
Do 4/14 homework completely.
Period 3
1. Write a 16-line scene (skit) where your characters are a teacher and a student and they discuss the ideas that are on the worksheet that was handed out.
2. Format the scene like you did for your playwrights assignment.
3. Try to include a conflict in order to make the information interesting.
email me if you have questions.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Homework due 4/18/11
Period 1
1. Read page 22 in the writing packet
2. Do exercise on p. 23
3. Pick a topic that you love and that you could write an essay on. (email it to me. Be as specific as you can)
4. Complete your vocab worksheets (Both of them. Every part of them.)
5. Find vocab pictures for vocab words and explain why it goes with the picture.
Period 3
1. Make Quizlet note cards
2. Complete your vocab worksheets (Both of them. Every part of them.)
3. Make a list of 5 things that you would love to write an essay on. (email it to me).
4. Respond to the following prompt. (You MUST PRINT it AND POST ON YOUR BLOG)
Prompt: Type half a page telling me what it is that you can do to be cooperative, mature and teachable when writing an essay. What would your behavior look like if you were entirely open and eager when being taught to write an essay?
1. Read page 22 in the writing packet
2. Do exercise on p. 23
3. Pick a topic that you love and that you could write an essay on. (email it to me. Be as specific as you can)
4. Complete your vocab worksheets (Both of them. Every part of them.)
5. Find vocab pictures for vocab words and explain why it goes with the picture.
Period 3
1. Make Quizlet note cards
2. Complete your vocab worksheets (Both of them. Every part of them.)
3. Make a list of 5 things that you would love to write an essay on. (email it to me).
4. Respond to the following prompt. (You MUST PRINT it AND POST ON YOUR BLOG)
Prompt: Type half a page telling me what it is that you can do to be cooperative, mature and teachable when writing an essay. What would your behavior look like if you were entirely open and eager when being taught to write an essay?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Homework 4/14/11
Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Write a 3/4 page response that describes the types of essays you have written. Think of this as a resume in which you list your experience with each essay you remember writing. You must describe:
How well you think you did or the grades you received.
The process which includes how hard you worked, how long it took, how many drafts you had, the length of the essay, who proofread your essay? What was the topic?
Then tell me how you felt during that time. Did it feel good to work hard? Were you stressed out? Stuff like that.
If you claim that you have never written an essay, then tell me how you would go about writing one and what you think it would be like? Would you be able to handle the challenge?
3. Learn how to make a page on your blog. Make a page titled "Playwrights".
(I'll give you a hint: in the "edit posts" section there is an "edit page" link)
On that page you MUST post a DETAILED summary of today's playwrights class.
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Write a 3/4 page response that describes the types of essays you have written. Think of this as a resume in which you list your experience with each essay you remember writing. You must describe:
How well you think you did or the grades you received.
The process which includes how hard you worked, how long it took, how many drafts you had, the length of the essay, who proofread your essay? What was the topic?
Then tell me how you felt during that time. Did it feel good to work hard? Were you stressed out? Stuff like that.
If you claim that you have never written an essay, then tell me how you would go about writing one and what you think it would be like? Would you be able to handle the challenge?
3. Learn how to make a page on your blog. Make a page titled "Playwrights".
(I'll give you a hint: in the "edit posts" section there is an "edit page" link)
On that page you MUST post a DETAILED summary of today's playwrights class.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Homework 4/13/11
Period 1
1. Finish your 12 line-scene using 2 OBJECTS NOT PEOPLE for Playwrights
It must be: TYPED, 12 pt. font, PROPERLY FORMATTED [LIKE A PLAY] and printed, not emailed to me
2. Type a reflection of what is required from a teacher to really/EFFECTIVELY teach students in foster care. Explain your reasoning.
Please print and email it to me.
Make sure it's double-spaced, 12 pt. font and has a heading.
Period 3
1. Finish your 12 line-scene using 2 OBJECTS NOT PEOPLE for Playwrights
It must be: TYPED, 12 pt. font, PROPERLY FORMATTED [LIKE A PLAY] and printed, not emailed to me
1. Finish your 12 line-scene using 2 OBJECTS NOT PEOPLE for Playwrights
It must be: TYPED, 12 pt. font, PROPERLY FORMATTED [LIKE A PLAY] and printed, not emailed to me
2. Type a reflection of what is required from a teacher to really/EFFECTIVELY teach students in foster care. Explain your reasoning.
Please print and email it to me.
Make sure it's double-spaced, 12 pt. font and has a heading.
Period 3
1. Finish your 12 line-scene using 2 OBJECTS NOT PEOPLE for Playwrights
It must be: TYPED, 12 pt. font, PROPERLY FORMATTED [LIKE A PLAY] and printed, not emailed to me
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Homework 4/12/11
Period 1
- Do the 12-line scene for playwrights
- Type half a page telling me what it is that you can do to be cooperative, mature and teachable.
- On your blog, name and explain the things that bother you most in a teacher or a class. This could be regarding the environment, the teaching style, certain rules, etc.
- IT SHOULD BE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH (5-7 SENTENCES)
- Do the 12-line scene for playwrights
Monday, April 11, 2011
Homework 4/11/11
Period 1
Answer the questions in your notes.
Period 3
Type a DESCRIPTION that includes the who, what, where, when, why and how of a super meaningful/influential EVENT in your life.
Explain why it's so important and email it to me.
Answer the questions in your notes.
Period 3
Type a DESCRIPTION that includes the who, what, where, when, why and how of a super meaningful/influential EVENT in your life.
Explain why it's so important and email it to me.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Homework 4/5/11
Period 1
Study your vocab words
Period 3
Study your vocab words
Go on Quizlet and play games
Take a quiz and print it out. (Turn into the box tomorrow)
Study your vocab words
Period 3
Study your vocab words
Go on Quizlet and play games
Take a quiz and print it out. (Turn into the box tomorrow)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Homework Due 4/4/11
Period 1
Period 3
- Answer all of the writing discussion questions
- Choose the 4 that you like best and post them on your blog. IF I DO NOT HAVE YOUR BLOG ADDRESS, YOU MUST EMAIL IT TO ME.
Period 3
- Finish the section 2 of vocabulary worksheet.
- Find pictures for your vocabulary words and explain the relationship. Email me the document.
- Make a PowerPoint file that best illustrates the writing process from our packet.
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