HOMEWORK 12/14/11

Period 1 and 6
1. FIND PICTURES ONLINE THAT MATCH THE DEFINITIONS OF YOUR VOCABULARY WORDS.
- YOU MUST FIND 2 PER WORD. 
* Email me your 8 pictures AND an explanation as to why you chose each picture.

Homework 12/9/11

Period 1
Complete your 12 sentences if you have not completed them 
On an attached word document email me 10 pictures that relate to the creation story, "Four Creations"
Complete your scene 3 and do note cards for list 11 for extra credit

Period 6
Complete your 12 sentences if you have not completed them 

Do note cards for list 11
Complete your scene 3 for extra credit

Homework 12/6/11

Period 1
Complete your 12 sentences
Do note cards for List 10

Period 6
Email me your 8 pictures with explanations.

Homework 11/30/11

Period 1 
1. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ LIST 9
2. Work on your second scene for Playwrights. You will get extra credit if you turn it in typed by Friday.

Period 6
1. Work on your second scene for Playwrights. You will get extra credit if you turn it in typed by Friday.

Homework 11/28/11

Who is interested in potentially going on a field trip? I would like to see how many students are interested in order to start working on making it happen. Click the link below http://public.csusm.edu/NewPlayFestival/index.html
I AM INTENDING ON TAKING 10 JUNIORS AND 10 SENIORS. Those of you that are interested, email me if you can make it on TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH @ 7pm. 

Period 1 and 6
1. Email me your reactions to both creation stories (1 paragraph for each story)
2. Study for root vocab quiz
Extra Credit: Typed 1st scene for playwrights

Homework 11/22/11

Period 1
Email me your opinion on how we (humans) came to be. In the same email tell me what is your reaction on one of the stories you were given to read.

Period 6
Send me an email telling me what you think would be some ways in achieving self-determination.
Then tell me how you think this might relate to the Playwrights project.

Homework 11/18/11

Period 1

-Complete your sentences

- Do note cards for List 9

- Send me an email telling me whether you think that the narrator’s mom got raped in the “one” packet. Give evidence to back up your claim.

Homework 11/15/11

Period 1
Email me what you liked best and what you disliked about the packet. Explain why.

Period 6
1.Email me what you liked best and what you disliked about the packet. Explain why.
2.Copy down your academic vocabulary words: Alternative, Previous, Strategy
by going to this link.

Homework 11/2/11

Period 1 and 6
1. Email me your response on the Ten Commandments Critical Reading Passage.

Homework 11/11/1

Period 1
1. Email me telling me what you thought of the class discussion today. If you were not present, ask two people that were present to tell you what the discussion was about.
2. Go through the World on Turtle's Back packet and identify sections of the packet that are examples of the Plot terms that you wrote down yesterday. When you find a section that matches the term, write it in the margin.

Period 6
Email me what myths you are familiar with or believe in. How do you think humans came to exist? Explain where you got this idea from.

Homework 10/31/11

Period 1
Look through the word set below and fill in the worksheet for "The World on Turtle's Back" story.

Choose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study english flash cards

Homework 10/26/11

Period 1
1. Study root words for Warm up (you cannot use your cards).
2. Know how to verbally use your three academic words (plot, voice and factor)

Period 6
a.) Finish copying down the word PLOT
b.) Answer the following questions in your class notes. I will check these off tomorrow.
1. What are some factors in choosing a boyfriend/girlfriend?
2. What are some factors to consider when working with preschoolers?
3. Rewrite the following sentence in a highly educated voice?
4. Write a sentence in a warm/loving voice.
5. Write 2 sentences using the two definitions of PLOT AND THE WORDS BELOW (this is like the clue words warm ups).
For definition one, use the words: characters and exciting.
For the second definition, use the words: chart and points.

Homework 10/25/11

Period 1
1. Make Vocab List 7 PowerPoint
2.Fill out the plot chart using "World on Turtle's Back" packet

Homework 10/19/11

Period 1
Complete the comma packet that was handed out in class.

Period 6
Email me your solution to the problem that we discussed in class and incorporate the words: sequence, simplify and verify.

Homework 10/17/11

Period 1
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner

Period 6
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner
Make note cards

Homework 10/13/11

Period 1 and 6
1. STUDY FOR ROOT VOCABULARY TEST
2. Complete the form at the link below. These are the questions that are on p. 31 of your packet.

WORLD ON TURTLE'S BACK QUESTIONS

WILL GIVE EXTRA CREDIT TO ANYONE THAT STUDIES ON QUIZLET. THIS MEANS THAT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A QUIZLET ACCOUNT, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MAKE THE 5 SETS OF NOTE CARDS, JOIN MY GROUP (my kiddies 1 or my kiddies 6) and then STUDY your words on QUIZLET.

IF YOU ARE NOT on quizlet,make an account. You may want to ask a senior that has used it. Then, either accept my friend request or ask to join one of my groups (my kiddies 1 or my kiddies 6) . I will then be able to verify that you have studied on quizlet.

Homework 10/12/11

Period 1 AND 6
1. Email me the questions to the pictures on the powerpoint packet and print them out.
2. Do the Active Reading activity described on the front of the World on Turtle's back packet in YOUR SPIRAL NOTEBOOK (AKA: READING LOG)
3. STUDY FOR ROOT VOCAB TEST

Periods 1 & 6
1. If you have not read throught the powerpoint presentation on reading strategies make sure you read the whole thing.
2. Then, answer the questions on the powerpoint worksheet by observing the 5 pictures at the end of the powerpoint presentation packet.
-You must type your responses to the 5 sets of questions (answer the same questions for all 5 pictures) AND enail me your answers PLUS print them and put them in the box tomorrow.

Homework 9/5/11

Period 1
Study Yellow Note Cards

Period 6
1. Study Yellow Note Cards
2. Look up the definition and significance of a Phoenix. Then, in your reading log (spiral notebook) write why you think the character in a Worn Path might be named Phoenix.

Homework 10/3/11

Periods 1 and 6
Study your yellow note cards. You will be quizzed in class tomorrow as practice for the upcoming test on Friday.

Homework 9/29/11

Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 6
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Using your spiral notebook and the handout I gave in class today, go back and choose 2 parts(on 2 separate pages) and write a comment, question or observation.
MAKE SURE TO FORMAT YOUR ENTRY LIKE THE EXAMPLE ON THE HANDOUT. (I showed it in class, remember?)

Homework 9/28/11

Period 1
1. Study list 4 words for the warm up tomorrow.
2. Reread the packet and email me all of the words you don't know.
DON'T BE LIKE MOST OF MY 6TH PERIOD STUDENTS AND ONLY GIVE ME THE BARE MINIMUM of 5 words.

Period 6
1. Color code the reading strategy samples on the left margin of the "A Worn Path" packet.
2. Reread the story and determine if the grandson is dead.
3. Study list 4 words for the warm up tomorrow.

Period 1
1. Bring in a spiral Note book for English Class only.
2. Highlight the margin examples of the Reading Strategies in different colors.
3. Email me telling me what is the benefit of each step in the reading strategies.

1. Predict
2. Visualize
3. Connect
4. Question
5. Clarify
6. Evaluate

Period 6
1. Reread the "Worn Path" Packet and email me a list of words you don't know from the packet. You should have at least 5.
Extra Credit: Bring in an new/empty spiral notebook titled English on the front.

Homework 9/26/11

Period 1

1. Read Critical Reading Passage (be ready for reading check quiz).
2. Read "A Worn Path" packet and take notes on separate sheet of paper. Be ready for reading quiz.
3. Do List 4 Note Cards.
4. Memorize the 3 words I gave you in class. If you were absent, ask a classmate.
   

Period 6

• Read Critical Reading Passage (be ready for reading check quiz).
• Do T-chart and practice paragraph for the critical Reading Passage.
• Read "A Worn Path" packet and take notes on separate sheet of paper. Be ready for reading quiz.
• Do List 4 Note Cards.

Homework 9/23/11

Period 1 and 3
1. Make note cards for list 4.
2. Write 3 sentences for each root vocab word.
3. Complete your Reading Strategy organizer.

• It should be in color, have pictures and be in your own words. DO NOT JUST COPY WHAT'S ON THE SHEET
  
• Have the following titles:

1. Predict
2. Visualize
3. Connect
4. Question
5. Clarify
6. Evaluate
7. Why is this important?
   

#7- In your own words tell me why these techniques are so important

Homework 9/22/11

Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes
2. Do the T-chart and practice paragraph

Period 6
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes

Homework 9/20/11

Period 1
1. Organize your binder. I will do a binder check tomorrow.
2. Do Analogy worksheet.

Period 6
1. Memorize the 3 words that I gave you in class. YOU WILL BE QUIZZED ON IT TOMORROW.

Homework 9/16/11

Periods 1 and 6

1. Finish the List 3 sentences we started in class (use each word 3 x each. For a total of 12 sentences)

Then, ask an adult to look over your sentences to see which ones are correct. People you might want to ask are Derek, Houseparent, Staff, Mentor, CASA, or teachers)
* Add your best sentence on your note card.

2. Make note cards for List 3 words

* Click on Vocabulary Worksheets page/tab above. Read the definitions and paragraphs.
Make 5 note cards (1 for root + 4 words).
Your cards should have:
1. vocab word/root name
2. Part of speech [not applicable to root]
3. Definition
4. Sentence [not applicable to root]

Homework 9/12/11

Periods 1 and 6
Click on Vocabulary Worksheets page/tab above. Read the definitions and paragraphs.
Make 5 note cards (1 for root + 4 words).
Your cards should have:
1. vocab word/root name
2. Part of speech [not applicable to root]
3. Definition
4. Sentence [not applicable to root]

Homework 9/6/11

Period 1
Make note cards on 3x5 cards or quizlet cards for the words on List 1 on the Vocabulary Sheets tab/page (look above). You must include the word on one side and the definition and part of speech on the other side.

Period 6
Think of why you might have forgotten how to empathize with others.
EC:Make note cards on 3x5 cards or quizlet cards for the words on List 1 on the Vocabulary Sheets tab/page (look above). You must include the word on one side and the definition and part of speech on the other side.

Homework 8/31/11

Period 1
Read the Autobiography handout and highlight important information.
Be ready to take a reading quiz on the information. (know the difference between the different definitions)

Homework 8/30/11

Periods 1 and 6
Go to this link and fill out the worksheet.

Homework 8/29/11

Period 1 & 6
Email me a 1 page response that tells me about your best and worst experience with a teacher. Tell me the whole story. Give as many relevant details as possible.
If you still have not done the google form (quiz from the weekend)CHECK

Homework 8/26/11

Period 1
1. Take quiz at this link.
I KNOW I SAID IT WOULD BE ON MYGRADEBOOK, BUT I FIGURED THAT SINCE I'M NOT GRADING FOR RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS, I WOULD MAKE IT ON A GOOGLE FORM. THIS WAY I CAN JUST LOOK AT YOUR RESPONSES AND IT WON'T HURT YOUR GRADE.

THIS DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU SHOULDN'T PUSH YOURSELF TO DO WELL, BUT IT ALSO DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD CHEAT.

Period 6
1. Answer the question on Dragon's Den Blog
2. Be ready to present information to the absent people.
3. Take quiz at this link.

Homework 8/25/11

Period 1
No homework
Period 6
Find the definition of the word "apathy".
Then, tell me if you are apathetic. If so, what would you have to do to pass this class?
Remember that you must have an opinion in this class.

Homework 8/23/11

Period 1
1. Read through the syllabus and write down at least 2 questions regarding the content of the syllabus.
2. Make a small 8.5x11 visual poster that shows the Discussion Norms from the blue handout.

Homework 8/22/11

Periods 1 and 6
1. Email me:
a. What are you looking forward to?
b. What did you learn today?
c. What is your blog url address?

2. Read the article (per. 1 already did it) and answer the following questions an a piece of paper.
a. What was the article about?
b. What quote did you find interesting? Explain why.
c. How hard or easy did you think the essay was?

Vocab Quiz 6,7,8

Lesson 6

aspire--bias--blatant--candid--debut--fluster--impunity--obnoxious--retort--stint


Lesson 7

alter--eject--embrace--equip--instant--keen--limp--scurry--seize--shallow

Lesson 8

acrid--congested--headlong--impede--initiate--irate--lax--negligent--smolder--stringent

Vocabulary Quizzes tomorrow

Period 1
Lesson 2
affect-- column--decay-- exceed-- forbid-- limb-- mammoth-- mature-- permit-- tower

Lesson 4
astound-- attend-- cherish-- contract-- eager-- grace-- modest-- parallel-- paralyze-- pessimist

Lesson 5
administer-- agitate-- capitulate-- hovel-- illiterate-- indifferent-- menial-- respite-- strenuous-- toil

Period 2

Lesson 2
astute-- authentic-- delicacy-- devour-- plumage-- predatory-- scavenge-- slaughter-- solitude-- vulnerable

Lesson 4
acquire-- antagonize-- competent-- comprise-- correspond-- dilapidated-- illustrious-- maintain-- renovate-- reprimand

Lesson 5
abrupt-- attempt-- contempt-- entertain-- mock-- persist-- quaint-- recall-- reject-- revise

Homework 6/29/11

Period 1
1. Lesson 6 packet
2. 10 note cards
3. Email me a response (any one of the 11 that are due)
4. Read "The Mask of the Red Death"

Period 3
1. Lesson 6 packet
2. 10 note cards
3. Read the first 3 works from the Contemporary sections
4. Check your email for reading comprehension questions. Reply with answers.

Homework 6/27/11

Period 1
1. Lesson 4 Packet
2. 10 note cards from lesson 4
3. Designated word sentences. Look below for the word you were assigned.

Brian- recite
Frankie- pessimist
Isaac-paralyze
Lerontae- parallel
Radford-modest
Robert M- modest
Johnny- grace
Calvin- expose
Stephen- eager
Chris- contract
Jose- attend
AJ- astound

4. Read all 3 works from the Colonial Period
5. Email me one response from Colonial Time period.

Period 3
1. Lesson 4 packet
2. 10 note cards
3. Designated sentences (assigned in class)
4. Read Modernism reading assignments. Take notes and be ready for a reading quiz.
5. Email me 1 response from the Modernism section.

Vocab Quiz this Friday

Period 1
Lesson 1
appeal-- clasp-- conspicuous-- eloquent-- exhibit-- ferry-- lofty-- pedestal-- persecute-- unveil

Lesson 2
affect-- column--decay-- exceed-- forbid-- limb-- mammoth-- mature-- permit-- tower

Lesson 3
admonish-- annihilate-- benefactor-- devious-- heed-- mortal-- pioneer-- plague-- subside-- wrath

Period 2
Lesson 1
benefit-- complete-- develop-- dismay-- ease-- hail--lack--master-- project-- remark

Lesson 2
astute-- authentic-- delicacy-- devour-- plumage-- predatory-- scavenge-- slaughter-- solitude-- vulnerable

Lesson 3
approach-- burrow-- cease-- famished-- forecast-- migrate-- nestle-- observe-- severe-- venture

Homework 6/8/11

Period 1
Fill out the thesis and outline worksheet as best as you can knowing what you know about specific and detailed theses.

Period 3
Using your research topic list packet, pick one topic that you think is interesting enough to write a research paper on.
Then find 3 good sources on the internet and fill out the sheet for each source. Email me the links to your sources. You will get points for the worksheet and the email separately.

Homework 6/6/11

Period 1
1. Complete the Thesis Packet
2. Email me 3 simple(Basic) theses for 3 different topics (1 thesis/topic) AND 3 detailed theses for the same 3 topics you wrote simple theses for.

Period 3
1. Make sure that you have all of your quizlet sets done. I will be checking your profile for points.

Homework 5/26/11

Period 1

1. Study for Vocab Quiz 21
2. Look through the list of research topics and select one that catches your interest.
3. Look up three good sources that could help to write about this topic. (Email them to me AND print them out. You will be working with these in class tomorrow)

Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz 22

Hoping the homework is posted?

Period 1
1. Week 21 Vocab note cards
2. Vocab Worksheet
3. Vocab Pictures emailed
4. Read the plagiarism packet and TYPE a script for a "public service announcement" on plagiarism (you are summarizing and informing people of the content in the packet)
5. Be ready for reading quiz on the 2nd half of the packet. Read it and take notes.

Period 3
1. Vocab Worksheet
2. Vocab Note cards
3. Do the Thesis Packet

Homework 5/3/11

Period 1
In the Writing Paragraphs packet, read pages 12-22 and do Practice 1-5.
Take notes (to turn in) on pages 23-27.

Homework 4/28/11

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

Period 3

• 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

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.

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)

Homework Due 4/4/11

Period 1

• 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.

Homework 3/31/11

Period 1

1. Finish Vocab Worksheets

2. Make note cards

3. Make a PowerPoint or Prezi on the writing process (pg. 3-5 in packet) Note: Aim to make it more interesting than just the information. Put your own twist on it.

Period 3

1. Make Quizlet note cards

2. Print and cut them out

3. Blog posting prompt: Do you think and act like a writer? Explain why or why not. Why do you or don't you think and act like one?

Homework 3/17/11

Period 1
FINISH YOUR PROJECT
The proposal or the News Story

Period 3
Finish typing the News Story.
5 paragraph, Double-Spaced, 12 pt. font, printed out.

Homework 3/14/11

Period 1
1. Bring in week 11-15 note cards to get them checked off
2. SHOW UP ON TIME FOR THE EAP (so you can have enough time to plan and write your timed essay)
3. Work on your Project Proposal OR the news article project (remember that you can do it on "La Relacion" or Equiano's narrative.

Period 3
Fill out the who, what, where worksheet for Equiano's narrative. Then, cut out the squares and lay them out on the blue paper.

Homework 3/10/11

Period 1
Type a 1/2 page explaining if you have ever felt like Equiano does in his narrative. Especially consider the italics at the beginning of the narrative.

Period 3
a.) Reread Olaudah Equiano and take notes on the whole packet. It should be 1 page front and back.
b.) On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions:
1. Who is involved in the Narrative? Name the main characters.
2. What happens in the Narrative?
3. When does this narrative take place?
4. How long do you think that Equiano is slave?
5. Where does the Narrative take place? (There may be several locations)
6. Why do you think that the narrative is written?
7. Do you think that what happens in the narrative good or bad? Explain your answer.

Classwork (Homework 3/4/11)

Period 1
Reread La Relacion, popcorn style, as a class. (Collaborate! I know you can do it)

Then, think of a memory that stands out in your mind vividly; a memory that perhaps involved your inner strength to overcome that event. (since the explorers clearly had to do that to get by)

Your assignment is to TYPE (not hand write) a mini narrative using at least 10 sensory details about the memory mentioned above.

• You need to use two details for each sense.
• You need to italicize each of them.
• You must give your memory a title.
• Assignment must be at least one page double-spaced, 12pt font, Times New Roman.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING!!!! YOU MUST MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU REMEMBER. THESE COULD BE PEOPLE, THINGS, EVENTS, A STEP BY STEP LIST OF WHAT HAPPENED.

Title it "Brainstorm" and STAPLE IT TO THE BACK OF YOUR TYPED WRITING ASSIGNMENT.

Period 3
Type a 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman class essay telling me the following.

• If you had been Olaudah Equiano, do you think you would have survived or what do you think would have been your fate?
• Have you ever felt like you have been a slave or experienced things that are similar to the ones that he describes? If so, how did that feel?
• If not, explain what you think it must feel like and why do you think you would feel that way?

Homework 2/25/11

Period 1
Reread "La Relacion" and come up with as many direct quotes that are examples of sensory details. Make a heading for each type of sensory detail and then type the quote below each heading. ( Clue: you have 5 senses)

Homework 2/18/11

Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz (You'll take it on the TUESDAY when you get get back)
Complete Sentence Corrections for week 13
Period 3
1. Do vocabulary worksheet parts 1 & 3
Email me 4 out of the 8 words (2 from each root)
-Extra Credit: give explanations for each of the pictures. Why does the picture you chose, relate or define the word?
2. Make note cards (printed)
3. Complete Vocab 15 sheet (the fill-in the blank)

Homework 2/17/11

Period 1

Complete Vocab Warm up Worksheet

Answer questions 1, comprehension check, 3, and 5 using the bullets below

Read the literary analysis section on page 78 and make a 6 slide PowerPoint that would help to teach or reinforce the importance of audience and diction. Use some of the information in this section to show (a hypothetical stranger) that diction and audience do matter. You may use "La Relacion" as an example.

Another way to look at it: pretend that you are the one that wrote this stuff, but you decided to do it as a powerpoint and you are trying to teach your audience that diction and audience is important to writing a work.

Period 3

1. Study for vocab quiz

2. Study for Narrative/La Relacion Test

-Review p. 71: strategies for reading historical narratives.

Homework 2/14/11

Period 1

1. Complete the worksheet that is at this link Sentence Corrections
2. Study for Vocab Quiz #12

-Look in the comments section below, if you want to see if any of your sentences were exemplary.

Period 3
1. Study page 71 of "La Relacion" packet (The part on how to read narratives) so that you can be ready for the Narrative Quiz.
2. Write 1 paragraph telling me if you think that you or the class have been doing some of the things mentioned in numbers 1-8 on p. 71.
3. Complete the 3 page study guide using your notes and your packet.

Homework 2/2/11

Period 1

Go through pages 10-12 in the Clomubs Packet and pick 1-2 direct quotes from each paragraph that you think is really important or really interesting. Then, explain why you chose each quote. Email your quotes and explanations to me.

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.

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).

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

Homework 1/19/11

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Homework 12/16/10

Period 1
Make an outline for your in class essay. You will turn this in tomorrow.
The rough draft is optional, but the outline you have to turn in. Remember to use the logic that you used this morning to figure out how you will organize your thoughts and the data from the stories.
Materials that you are allowed to use are:
a.) Your stories packets (so be sure to have those also. You may underline or highlight your packet to have your quotes ready)
b.) Your Creation Stories Packet

Remember that you only have 35-40 minutes to work on it.
Don't get too overly confident.

DON'T BE THE SOURCE OF MY SMACK-TALKING. PREPARE!!!!!

Home Work 12-15-2010

Period 1
Homework is to review creation story packet, and choose which prompt to write about.
E-mail me which prompt you chose and explain why.

Period 3
STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST

HOMEWORK 12/13/10

Period 1
1. View the PowerPoint below, take notes and ask 2 questions.
2. Complete the Creation Stories Packet from last Wednesday.
3. Fully understand the stories.
4. STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST ON WEDNESDAY!!!
5. In a thorough writing assignment, explain why people resist the idea of hope. More precisely, why are some students at SPA lacking hope. (Give 2 possible reasons)



PERIOD 3
STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST!!!!
1. HAVE PAPER NOTE CARDS (PRINTED OR BLUE ONES W/ DEFINITION AND PART OF SPEECH)
2. HAVE QUIZLET NOTECARDS FOR 40 WORDS
3. TAKE AT LEAST 4 TESTS ON QUIZLET ON YOUR SETS

Homework 12/9/10

Period 1

• If you have not already, complete the creation story packet.
• If you did not take the Yaweh quiz, email me telling me when you will make that up.
• Do the sample outline on the prompt that was given in class.
• Check your email and accept my invitation to join my group.

Period 3
Email me your quizlet email or username so I can invite you to my group.

Homework 12/8/10

Send me an email that tells me how productive your day was. What did you think about the speakers and what did you work on primarily during your study hours?

Period 1
1. Stud for large vocab test by using quizlet.com
2. Read the story of "Yaweh"
2. Complete the Creation Stories Packet

Period 3
1. Reread "World on Turtle's Back" with a partner to make sure that you remember the details.
2. Study for Turtle Test tomorrow using the study guide and any notes that you have.
3. Study for Vocabulary Test using blue note cards or quizlet.com e

Homework

Period 1
1. Those of you that took the quiz online this morning, please give me your opinion on the idea of taking vocab quizzes this way from now on.
2. Sign up for a quizlet account and then send me an email giving me the email that you used for your quizlet account.
(I will be sending you an invitation to my group, so I can check that you have completed at least 1 deck of any week that you would like [weeks 3-10])

When you SIGN UP: make sure that you check your email for the confirmation email from quizlet. Otherwise, your account may not be legit. If confirmation email is not in your inbox, check your junk mail.

Period 3
Study for Vocab TEST next week.

Homework 12/6/10

Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz #10
Read "World on Turtle's Back"
Email me about the questions (look at your notes from class for details)

Period 3
Study for Vocab Quiz #10

Homework 12/2/10

Period 1
Write a 1/2 page reaction to The Origin of Japan and her People.

Period 3
Fill out the worksheet "Turtle's Back Study Questions"
You will find the answers on page 31 in the section titled "Literary Analysis.

Homework 11/30/10

Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quiz #9
3. Answer 2 of the 4 questions that you wrote down in class today.
If you were absent COLLABORATE with a classmate and get the questions from them.
Brighten up my day and send me an email me telling me who collaborated with you.

Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz #9

Homework due tomorrow!!

Period 1

Vocab Sentences posted to blog or powerpoint

Period 3

Answer the questions for World on Turtle's Back packet

Finish the Right and left handed twin sheet you started in class.

Homework 11/22/10

Period 1
1. Study for Vocab Quiz (feel free to study with this PowerPoint)
2. Draw a detailed picture (may be collage style) that depicts the story "The Origin of Japan and her People". It must be colored, at least 8.5x11 and have a caption describing the story (what's going on in the picture).

Period 3
1. Finish Vocabulary Pictures
2. Complete the grammar sheet

Homework 11/19/10

Period 1
Get together with your group and make a poster for Corn and Medicine Story
Make sure that it has
1. Title
2. A list with the 10 most important details that your group members highlighted.
3. At least 3 pictures (in color) to complement the list.
If someone in your group does not cooperate, send me an email explaining the situation.

Period 3

Homework 11/18/10

Period 1

Highlight the descriptive parts of "The Story of Corn and Medicine" like we did in class for "The Creation and Emergence"

Period 3

Study at least one word from your vocab so that you can participate in our Vocab Game tomorrow.

Homework 11/16/10

Period 1
1. complete Vocab Worksheet
2. Post Vocab Sentences or do slide show
3. Type 2 separate responses to 2 of your classmates' emails on the topic, "Why Hope"
-double spaced 3/4 page minimum
-Printed on two separate sheets of paper.

Period 3
Study for Vocab Test
Answer the question in your notes.

Homework 11/15/10

Period 1
1. Study for vocab Quiz #7
2. Email me why I chose the topic of Hope and why it was so ironic that hope was discussed in relation to the people that participated in the conversation.

Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz #8
2. Copy down the example sentences from the blog.
Example Sentences:
1. The candlelit restaurant was conducive to romance.

2. By using deduction, they found out that the real killer was Chris.

3.To induce her to study, I told her I would take her out for ice-cream.

4. After the roofies were slipped into the girl's drink, she started to give in to the older man's seduction.
5. The meeting was consequential and no one expect Ms. Ramirez, the responsible one.

6. In order to execute the soccer move, I knew I had to act fast

7. The class was strangely obsequious because they knew the teacher had skittles.
8. Harry Potter books have a sequential order.

Homework 11/9/10

Period 1
Email me why I made you write the final part of your notes. {hint: If you don't remember, look back at your notes (o_o) } What was my concluding statement regarding the final part of the notes?
If you were absent, COLLABORATE and take notes from someone and talk about the lecture. Then, email me who you spoke to and what you understood from the notes and the talk.

Period 3
Finish the Vocab Sheet
Post or email sentences
If you were absent, you should still do the sentences, if you can get them from someone and we'll get you the worksheet tomorrow.
Also, email me to tell me when you can make up the vocab quiz that you missed.

Homework 11/8/10

Period 1
Do grammar worksheets

Period 3
Study for Vocab quiz #7
Finish drawing sections 5, 6, and 7 for "World on Turtle's Back" packet.

Homework 11/4/10

Period 1
Post Vocab Sentences or email me your extra credit link.

Period 3
Correct your Vocab Worksheet sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
Finish any of the sheets that you have not turned in.
If you did not take the quiz, send me an email and tell me when you can take it. Otherwise, you will have a zero for it.

Homework 11/3/10

Period 1
Study for Vocab Quiz #6
Do the note card assignment

Period 3
Finish the "Origin Belief" study guide
Study for the quiz tomorrow.

Homework 11/2/10

Period 1
Write a one paragraph summary to the class notes that we took. The summary should explain what was discussed and some of your opinion regarding the topic. You may even supply some solutions to the problems raised.

Period 3
Complete the Vocab Worksheet
Post Vocab Sentences for week 7

Homework 11.1.10

Period 1
On a seperate sheet of paper, answer the questions that are in today's class notes AND respond to the comments with your own opinion.

Period 3
Study for Vocab Quiz
Do the "In Harmony w/ Nature Paragraph" worksheet