1. Copy down Academic Vocab words below
2. Do your test reflection
3. Take quiz on Bradstreet Packet
Period 6
1. Copy down Academic Vocab words below
2. Finish Pre-test packet
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Homework 4/17/12
Period 6
Answer the following questions in paragraph form.
Paragraph #1
1. How well do you think y ou did on this test? What did you do to prepare for this test?
2. How do you usually study for vocab quizzes and tests?
3. How well do you usually do on vocab quizzes and tests?
4. What do you find most challenging on vocab quizzes?
Paragraph #2
1. What's your opinion of standardized tests? (CST, CAHSEE, MAP, PSAT, etc.)
2. Do you think you usually do well on these?
3. What do you find most challenging on these types of tests?
4. Do you think that your confidence/self-esteem affects the way you do on these tests?
Answer the following questions in paragraph form.
Paragraph #1
1. How well do you think y ou did on this test? What did you do to prepare for this test?
2. How do you usually study for vocab quizzes and tests?
3. How well do you usually do on vocab quizzes and tests?
4. What do you find most challenging on vocab quizzes?
Paragraph #2
1. What's your opinion of standardized tests? (CST, CAHSEE, MAP, PSAT, etc.)
2. Do you think you usually do well on these?
3. What do you find most challenging on these types of tests?
4. Do you think that your confidence/self-esteem affects the way you do on these tests?
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
HOMEWORK 4/3/12
Period 6
1. Copy the academic vocab words from below AND draws pictures
2. Complete your Root Vocab booklet for the root AMBI/AMPHI
1. Copy the academic vocab words from below AND draws pictures
2. Complete your Root Vocab booklet for the root AMBI/AMPHI
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
HOMEWORK 3/37/12
Period 1
1. Finish root study activity
2. Finish copying down academic vocab words (below)
3. Do 12 root vocab sentences on a turn in piece of paper.
Period 6
Period 1
1. Finish root study activity
2. Finish copying down academic vocab words (below)
1. Finish root study activity
2. Finish copying down academic vocab words (below)
3. Do 12 root vocab sentences on a turn in piece of paper.
Period 6
Period 1
1. Finish root study activity
2. Finish copying down academic vocab words (below)
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Homework 3/15/12
Period 1
1. Answer the questions below:
- How much anxiety does writing essays cause you? Explain why?
- How comfortable do you think you might be about writing an essay on the explorers and natives?
- True or False: In order to write a good essay, the topic needs to be interesting.
- Take a look at your notes and your packet. Then, tell me what you think would be a good topic to address in an essay. For example: Love, Hate, Exploration.
2. Do your extra credit vocab
3. Finish copying vocab words
1. Answer the questions below:
- How much anxiety does writing essays cause you? Explain why?
- How comfortable do you think you might be about writing an essay on the explorers and natives?
- True or False: In order to write a good essay, the topic needs to be interesting.
- Take a look at your notes and your packet. Then, tell me what you think would be a good topic to address in an essay. For example: Love, Hate, Exploration.
2. Do your extra credit vocab
3. Finish copying vocab words
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Homework 3/13/12
Period 1
1. Email me a word document 3/4 pages in length (12 pt. font, double-spaced) in which you tell me everything that you have learned about the Explorers and Natives.
Period 6
1. Copy down the vocab words below on the vocab sheet (you can find this with Derek in the cafe)
2. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 6 vocab questions:
1. Email me a word document 3/4 pages in length (12 pt. font, double-spaced) in which you tell me everything that you have learned about the Explorers and Natives.
Period 6
1. Copy down the vocab words below on the vocab sheet (you can find this with Derek in the cafe)
2. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 6 vocab questions:
- What previous vocab word does methodical resemble?
- What would you say are the top 5 occurrences at SPA?
- Describe the proceedings leading up to your arrival at SPA?
- Where were you when your first kiss occurred?
- What method of parenting do you think you might use when you become a parent?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Homework 3/12/12
Period 1
1. Write down vocab words below.
2. Take notes on p.1-5 and email me the cue questions you come up with.
1. Write down vocab words below.
2. Take notes on p.1-5 and email me the cue questions you come up with.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Homework 3/7/12
Period 1
1. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 5 Vocab Questions . Email them to me.
2. Do extra credit study activity for list 14.
1. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 5 Vocab Questions . Email them to me.
2. Do extra credit study activity for list 14.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Homework 3/6/12
Period 1
No Homework
Period 6
1. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 5 Vocab Questions
2. Make sure that the "T" word exercise is done in your notes (from the date 3/1/11).
3. Do extra credit study activity for List 14.
No Homework
Period 6
1. Answer the Quarter 3, Week 5 Vocab Questions
2. Make sure that the "T" word exercise is done in your notes (from the date 3/1/11).
3. Do extra credit study activity for List 14.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Homework 3/5/12
Period 1
1. Write down vocab words below. Make sure to include the visual representation.
Period 6 EXTRA CREDIT. EMAIL IT TO ME!
1. How likely (on a scale of 1-10) are YOU to study your results and do something to improve your scores? Why? {if you did not take it, then how likely are you to TAKE the practice test online and then analyze your results}
2. How many of your peers (out of 20) do you think will study their results? Explain why you s]chose this number?
3. In 5-6 Sentences tell me your opinion of the relationship between the PSAT results and the video.
1. Write down vocab words below. Make sure to include the visual representation.
1. How likely (on a scale of 1-10) are YOU to study your results and do something to improve your scores? Why? {if you did not take it, then how likely are you to TAKE the practice test online and then analyze your results}
2. How many of your peers (out of 20) do you think will study their results? Explain why you s]chose this number?
3. In 5-6 Sentences tell me your opinion of the relationship between the PSAT results and the video.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Homework 2/27/12
Period 1 and 6
1. Read the news article at the following link http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/20/chicago-school-draws-scrutiny-over-student-fines/print#
2. Circle any words that you do not know with certainty.
3. In a turn in piece of paper that is in cornell notes style, write down the words in the CUE column and the definitions in the NOTES column.
4. On the same sheet at the unknown words, answer the questions titled, "Chicago Schools Cornell Notes Questions"
5. On another new piece of paper, write a paragraph summary that includes: Who, what, where, when, and why.
6. Below that paragraph write another paragraph that justifies or opposes the idea of fines in schools.
1. Read the news article at the following link http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/20/chicago-school-draws-scrutiny-over-student-fines/print#
2. Circle any words that you do not know with certainty.
3. In a turn in piece of paper that is in cornell notes style, write down the words in the CUE column and the definitions in the NOTES column.
4. On the same sheet at the unknown words, answer the questions titled, "Chicago Schools Cornell Notes Questions"
5. On another new piece of paper, write a paragraph summary that includes: Who, what, where, when, and why.
6. Below that paragraph write another paragraph that justifies or opposes the idea of fines in schools.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Homework 2/23/12
Period 1
1. Do Vocab Questions in the notes.
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.
Period 6
1. Do vocab Worksheet
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.
1. Do Vocab Questions in the notes.
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.
Period 6
1. Do vocab Worksheet
2. Copy down the vocab words from the blog.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
HOMEWORK 2/16/12
ALL 11TH GRADERS, GO TO THE root vocab stuff TAB (LOCATED ABOVE) AND READ THE INFORMATION ON THE NEW EXTRA CREDIT.
PERIOD 1 1. Finish copying down the vocab words below AND draw your pictures {TURN THESE INTO THE BOX TOMORROW AT THE END OF CLASS}
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Homework 2/15/12
Period 1
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Vocab Questions
a.)Using the second definition (the noun) of COMPLEX, write a sentence that describes a type of complex you have had in the past or that someone you know has had.
b.) Name 3 things that are RELEVANT to emancipating from the system or leaving SPA.
c.) Name 2 things or people that have been a source of inspiration to you at some point.
Period 6
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Reread p.70-71 and email me at least 5 cue column questions. You get 1 point extra credit for each extra question that you do.
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Vocab Questions
a.)Using the second definition (the noun) of COMPLEX, write a sentence that describes a type of complex you have had in the past or that someone you know has had.
b.) Name 3 things that are RELEVANT to emancipating from the system or leaving SPA.
c.) Name 2 things or people that have been a source of inspiration to you at some point.
Period 6
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. Reread p.70-71 and email me at least 5 cue column questions. You get 1 point extra credit for each extra question that you do.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Homework 2/9/11
Period 1
Answer the following question and email it to me.
Name 3 things that you thing is very complex.
Period 6
Finish copying down the words
Answer the following question and email it to me.
Name 3 things that you thing is very complex.
Period 6
Finish copying down the words
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Homework 2/8/12
Period 6
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. On a turn in piece of paper answer the following Vocab Questions.
1. Take some time to watch the news or go to a news site on the internet and write down 2 statements that you learn of regarding the primaries.
2. Name your favorite period in history. If you don't have one, look up one that interests you. Explain why.
3. What is your primary concern when you wake up in the morning? Why?
4. Name 3 traditions associated with your culture.
1. Study for vocab quiz
2. On a turn in piece of paper answer the following Vocab Questions.
1. Take some time to watch the news or go to a news site on the internet and write down 2 statements that you learn of regarding the primaries.
2. Name your favorite period in history. If you don't have one, look up one that interests you. Explain why.
3. What is your primary concern when you wake up in the morning? Why?
4. Name 3 traditions associated with your culture.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Homework 2/6/12
Period 1
1. Draw the line in your spiral notebook (1st 20 pages)
2. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet.
Period 6
1. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet.
1. Draw the line in your spiral notebook (1st 20 pages)
2. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet.
Period 6
1. On a turn in piece of paper take Cornell notes on the section Strategies for reading on p. 71 of First Encounters packet.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
HOMEWORK
PERIOD 1
1. Answer the 2nd semester reflection prompt. Email it to Ms. Ramirez.
2. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.
PERIOD 6
1. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.
2. Copy the definition for the word PERIOD
1. Answer the 2nd semester reflection prompt. Email it to Ms. Ramirez.
2. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.
PERIOD 6
1. Review In Harmony with Nature packet and email Ms. Ramirez 3 opinion statements about it.
2. Copy the definition for the word PERIOD
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Homework 1/25/12
Period 1
Email me a detailed summary of the class discussion and how it relates to our literature discussion.
Email me a detailed summary of the class discussion and how it relates to our literature discussion.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Homework 1/23/12
Period 1
1. Read the "In Harmony with Nature" packet
2. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
3. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
Period 6
1. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
2. Study your class notes becuase you will be having a quiz on it tomorrow.
1. Read the "In Harmony with Nature" packet
2. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
3. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
Period 6
1. STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ
2. Study your class notes becuase you will be having a quiz on it tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Homework 1/17/12
Period 1
Find Tashanna and make a peace sign or heart.
Period 6
1. Fill in Critical Reading Passage Sheet
2. Answer the prompt at the bottom of the critical reading passage sheet. Do it on a word document, double space it and print it. Follow the rubric requirements.
Find Tashanna and make a peace sign or heart.
Period 6
1. Fill in Critical Reading Passage Sheet
2. Answer the prompt at the bottom of the critical reading passage sheet. Do it on a word document, double space it and print it. Follow the rubric requirements.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Homework 1/10/12
Period 1
1. Read and fill in the blank on the Critical Reading Passage sheet
2. On a separate sheet of paper respond to the critical reading passage question while making sure to skip lines.
Period 6
1. Read and fill in the blank on the Critical Reading Passage sheet
2. On a separate sheet of paper respond to the critical reading passage question while making sure to skip lines.
3. Review the 3 creation stories and write a 4-7 summary for each on pieces of paper.
4. If you did not finish your 3 questions and notes (Cornell notes) in class, be sure to do so.
1. Read and fill in the blank on the Critical Reading Passage sheet
2. On a separate sheet of paper respond to the critical reading passage question while making sure to skip lines.
Period 6
1. Read and fill in the blank on the Critical Reading Passage sheet
2. On a separate sheet of paper respond to the critical reading passage question while making sure to skip lines.
3. Review the 3 creation stories and write a 4-7 summary for each on pieces of paper.
4. If you did not finish your 3 questions and notes (Cornell notes) in class, be sure to do so.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Homework from 1//6/12
Period 1
Email me your reaction (just what you thought of the stories) for the packet that was handed to you on Friday.
Period 6
Email me telling me what you suggest we do with the vocabulary situation. Choose one of the options below and explain why this choice is the best one.
Option one- We can alternate so that one week we do root vocabulary and one week we do academic vocabulary.
Option two- We will focus on just academic vocabulary and leave root vocabulary for senior year.
Email me your reaction (just what you thought of the stories) for the packet that was handed to you on Friday.
Period 6
Email me telling me what you suggest we do with the vocabulary situation. Choose one of the options below and explain why this choice is the best one.
Option one- We can alternate so that one week we do root vocabulary and one week we do academic vocabulary.
Option two- We will focus on just academic vocabulary and leave root vocabulary for senior year.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Homework 1/3/12
On a word file, answer the following questions in paragraph form.
1 Title: New Year Quickwrite
a.
In a summary, what did you do during
your break?
b.
What was the best or worst part of
your break?
c.
What are you looking forward to this
year? Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions,
if so what are they?
i.
Why did you choose to set these
resolutions?
ii.
Are there any people that could
support you in maintaining your resolutions, if so who?
e.What suggestions would you give Ms. Ramirez for her teaching in the new year?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Homework 12/15/11
Period 1
Study for vocab quiz
Period 6
Study for vocab quiz
Email me a reflection (your opinion) of the notes we took in class/ the discussion. Personalize them, do not just summarize what we talked about.
Study for vocab quiz
Period 6
Study for vocab quiz
Email me a reflection (your opinion) of the notes we took in class/ the discussion. Personalize them, do not just summarize what we talked about.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, December 9, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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.
Complete your 12 sentences
Do note cards for List 10
Period 6
Email me your 8 pictures with explanations.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Homework 11/2/11
Period 1 and 6
1. Email me your response on the Ten Commandments Critical Reading Passage.
1. Email me your response on the Ten Commandments Critical Reading Passage.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, October 31, 2011
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.
Look through the word set below and fill in the worksheet for "The World on Turtle's Back" story.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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
1. Make Vocab List 7 PowerPoint
2.Fill out the plot chart using "World on Turtle's Back" packet
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Homework 10/17/11
Period 1
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner
Period 6
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner
Make note cards
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner
Period 6
Complete List 6 powerpoint w/ partner
Make note cards
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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
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
Monday, October 10, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, October 3, 2011
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.
Study your yellow note cards. You will be quizzed in class tomorrow as practice for the upcoming test on Friday.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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?)
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?)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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. 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.
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.
- Predict
- Visualize
- Connect
- Question
- Clarify
- Evaluate
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.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Homework 9/26/11
Period 1
Period 6
- Read Critical Reading Passage (be ready for reading check quiz).
- Read "A Worn Path" packet and take notes on separate sheet of paper. Be ready for reading quiz.
- Do List 4 Note Cards.
- 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.
Friday, September 23, 2011
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.
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:
- Predict
- Visualize
- Connect
- Question
- Clarify
- Evaluate
- Why is this important?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes
2. Do the T-chart and practice paragraph
Period 6
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, September 16, 2011
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.
* 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]
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]
Monday, September 12, 2011
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]
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]
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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)
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)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
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
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
Friday, August 26, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, August 22, 2011
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?
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?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
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
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
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, June 27, 2011
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.
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.
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 PeriodFrankie- pessimist
Isaac-paralyze
Lerontae- parallel
Radford-modest
Robert M- modest
Johnny- grace
Calvin- expose
Stephen- eager
Chris- contract
Jose- attend
AJ- astound
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.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, June 6, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Homework 5/26/11
Period 1
Period 3
1. Study for Vocab Quiz 22
- Study for Vocab Quiz 21
- Look through the list of research topics and select one that catches your interest.
- 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
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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.
In the Writing Paragraphs packet, read pages 12-22 and do Practice 1-5.
Take notes (to turn in) on pages 23-27.
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