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December 1, 2008
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down any ideas that may help you more fully address the writing assignment.
Reminder: The last day in the computer room is this Wednesday. The final day that essays will be accepted is Tuesday, December 9, 2008.
November 26, 2008
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down any ideas that may help you more fully address the writing assignment.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2008
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down any ideas that may help you more fully address the writing assignment.
November 24, 2008
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down any ideas that may help you more fully address the writing assignment.
November 21, 2008
All Classes: Take notes on the essay question. On Monday, you will need these notes to develop your graphic tool on Inspiration.
November 20, 2008
All Classes: Prepare for Friday's test on the novel. Review all of the quizzes and worksheets you have completed on the novel to help with this process.
November 19, 2008
All Classes: Prepare for Friday's test on the novel. Review all of the quizzes and worksheets you have completed on the novel to help with this process.
November 18, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Complete the worksheet and finish reading chapters thirteen through the epilogue of the assigned novel tonight. Note: This is a change in the schedule. I am allowing you an extra day. Don't forget that the test on the novel is Friday, November 21, 2008.
E Period: Study for Friday's test on the novel.
November 17, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Complete the worksheet and read chapters thirteen through the epilogue of the assigned novel by Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Note: This is a change in the schedule. I am allowing you an extra day. Don't forget that the test on the novel is Friday, November 21, 2008.
E Period: Study for Friday's test on the novel.
November 13, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Complete the worksheet and read chapters eleven and twelve of the assigned novel by Friday, November 14, 2008.
2) Finish the vocabulary picture if you did not complete it in class.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and read chapters thirteen through sixteen of the assigned novel by Monday, November 17, 2008.
November 12, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters eleven and twelve of the assigned novel by Friday, November 14, 2008.
E Period:1) Complete the worksheet and read chapters thirteen through sixteen of the assigned novel by Monday, November 17, 2008. 2) Finish the vocabulary picture tonight if it was not completed in class.
November 10, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine and ten of the assigned novel by Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and read chapters thirteen through sixteen of the assigned novel by Monday, November 17, 2008.
November 7, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine and ten of the assigned novel by Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine through twelve of the assigned novel by Monday, November 10, 2008.
November 6, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine and ten of the assigned novel by Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine through twelve of the assigned novel by Monday, November 10, 2008.
November 5, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters seven and eight of the assigned novel by November 6, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and read chapters nine through twelve of the assigned novel by Monday, November 10, 2008.
November 3, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and read chapters seven and eight of the assigned novel by November 6, 2008.
E Period: 1) Complete the vocabulary worksheet if it was not completed in class. 2)Complete the worksheet and read chapters four through eight of the assigned novel by November 5, 2008.
October 31, 2008
All Classes: All personal narratives are due no later than Monday, November 3, 2008.
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Complete the worksheet and chapters five through six of the assigned novel by November 3, 2008. 2) Finish the vocabulary worksheet if it was not completed in class.
E Period: 1) Review vocabulary words for Monday's test. 2)Complete the worksheet and chapters four through eight of the assigned novel by November 5, 2008.
October 30, 2008
All Classes: 1) All personal narratives are due no later than Monday, November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for tomorrow's test.
Note: The competition for "E" period is now October 31, 2008, and the test is now November 3, 2008, due to the early release schedule.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and chapters five through six of the assigned novel by November 3, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters four through eight of the assigned novel by November 5, 2008.
October 29, 2008
All Classes: 1) All personal narratives are due no later than Monday, November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition tomorrow and a test on October 31st.
Note: The competition for "E" period is now October 31, 2008, and the test is now November 3, 2008, due to the early release schedule.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheet and chapters five through six of the assigned novel by November 3, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters four through eight of the assigned novel by November 5, 2008.
October 28, 2008
All Classes: 1) All personal narratives are due no later than Monday, November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
Note: The competition for "E" period is now October 31, 2008, and the test is now November 3, 2008, due to the early release schedule.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel tonight.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters one through three of the assigned novel tonight.
October 27, 2008
All Classes: 1)The last day in the computer room for the personal narrative assignment is October 28, 2008. All writing assignments are due no later than November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 24, 2008
All Classes: 1) Jot down any ideas you may want to add to your personal narrative. Make sure you bring your sensory charts to the computer lab. The last day in the lab is October 28, 2008. All writing assignments are due no later than November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 23, 2008
All Classes: 1) Jot down any ideas you may want to add to your personal narrative. Make sure you bring your sensory charts to the computer lab. The last day in the lab is October 28, 2008. All writing assignments are due no later than November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 22, 2008
All Classes: 1) Jot down any ideas you may want to add to your personal narrative. Make sure you bring your sensory charts to the computer lab. The last day in the lab is October 28, 2008. All writing assignments are due no later than November 3, 2008. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheet and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 21, 2008
All Classes: 1)Jot down any ideas you may want to add to your notes for the writing assignment on the person that you chose to write about. 2) Review both sets of vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" (herpetologist, saffron, etc.) and "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (indignant, oblivious, dotty, etc.)for a competition on October 30th and a test on October 31st.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 17, 2008
All Classes: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing assignment you were given. Your notes for this assignment must be completed by October 21, 2008. 2) Review for the unit test and continue to fill in the chart I have given you. The test is on October 21, 2008.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through four of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
E Period: Complete the worksheets and chapters one through three of the assigned novel by October 29, 2008.
October 16, 2008
All Classes: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing assignment you were given. Your notes for this assignment must be completed by October 21, 2008. 2) Review for the unit test and continue to fill in the chart I have given you. The test is on October 21, 2008.
E Hour: Don't forget to finish the Type 1 tonight if you did not finish it in class.
October 15, 2008
All Classes: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing assignment you were given. Your notes for this assignment must be completed by October 21, 2008. 2) Review for the unit test and continue to fill in the chart I have given you. The test is on October 21, 2008.
October 14, 2008
All Classes: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing assignment you were given. Your notes for this assignment must be completed by October 21, 2008. 2) Review for the unit test and begin filling in the chart I have given you. The test is on October 21, 2008.
October 10, 2008
All Classes: Begin brainstorming ideas for the writing assignment you were given today. Your notes for this assignment must be completed by October 21, 2008.
October 8, 2008
A, C, D, and E Periods: Complete the worksheet (22/25) on finding the topic sentence and the sentence that destroys the unity of a paragraph.
B Period: Review the vocabulary words
from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (congenial, conjure, dither, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Friday, October 10, 2008.
October 7, 2008
A, C, D, and E Periods: Review the vocabulary words from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (congenial, conjure, dither, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
B Period: Review the vocabulary words
from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (congenial, conjure, dither, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Friday, October 10, 2008.
October 6, 2008
A, C, D, and E Periods: Review the vocabulary words from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (congenial, conjure, dither, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
B Period:1) Complete the vocabulary picture using a word from the list generated from "Tableau" and "The Landlady." The picture must be in color, no letters or words may be used, and you must use unlined paper. Your name, the date, and the period you have language arts must appear on the back in pencil. 2) Review the vocabulary words
from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" (congenial, conjure, dither, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Friday, October 10, 2008.
October 3, 2008
All Classes: Complete the vocabulary picture using a word from the list generated from "Tableau" and "The Landlady." The picture must be in color, no letters or words may be used, and you must use unlined paper. Your name, the date, and the period you have language arts must appear on the back in pencil.
Note: Due to the assembly, "B" period does not have to complete the vocabulary picture.
October 2, 2008
All Classes: Complete the "Mrs. Olinski" packet tonight. The "Before You Read" portion of the assignment must be completed on a separate sheet of paper. It must be formatted as a Type One, and it must be a minimum of one page. Expect a short quiz to see that you have read the excerpt.
September 29, 2008
All Classes: Complete the "Mrs. Olinski" packet by Friday. The "Before You Read" portion of the assignment must be completed on a separate sheet of paper. It must be formatted as a Type One, and it must be a minimum of one page.
September 26, 2008
All Classes: Complete the "Fear" packet by Monday, September 29, 2008. Expect a short quiz to see that you have carefully completed this assignment
September 25, 2008
All Classes: Complete the "Fear" packet by Monday, September 29, 2008. Expect a short quiz to see that you have carefully completed this assignment.
September 24, 2008
All Classes:1) Review "Tableau" and the worksheets that you completed on it for a short quiz on Thursday. 2) Complete the "Fear" packet by Monday, September 29, 2008. Expect a short quiz to see that you have carefully completed this assignment.
September 23, 2008
All Classes: Review "Tableau" and the worksheets that you completed on it for a short quiz on Thursday.
September 22, 2008
All Classes: 1) Finish the vocabulary worksheet from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" tonight if it was not finished in class. 2) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 in your literature book and answer the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions that follow. This is due tomorrow.
September 19, 2008
All Classes: 1) Study the vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Monday, September 22, 2008. 2) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 in your literature book and answer the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions that follow. This is due on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
September 18, 2008
All Classes: 1) Study the vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Monday, September 22, 2008. 2) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 in your literature book and answer the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions that follow. This is due on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. 3) The vocabulary worksheet is due tomorrow.
September 17, 2008
All Classes:1) Read "The Dinner Party" on pages 204-207 in your literature book and complete the chart given to you by Thursday, September 18, 2008. Expect a short quiz on Thursday to see that you have completed this assignment. 2) Finish the vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class. It must be completed on unlined paper. Colors must be used, and your name, the date, and the period you have language arts must be on the back of the picture. You must use a pencil when you write this information.
Note: Any new student who has not taken the summer reading test or any student who was absent must take the test no later than Thursday, September 18, 2008. All essays must also be completed by this date.
September 16, 2008
All Classes: Read "The Dinner Party" on pages 204-207 in your literature book and complete the chart given to you by Thursday, September 18, 2008. Expect a short quiz on Thursday to see that you have completed this assignment.
Note: Any new student who has not taken the summer reading test or any student who was absent must take the test no later than Thursday, September 18, 2008. All essays must also be completed by this date.
September 15, 2008
All Classes: Review "Rattlesnake Hunt" for tomorrow's quiz.
Note: Any new student who has not taken the summer reading test or any student who was absent must take the test no later than Thursday, September 18, 2008. All essays must also be completed by this date.
September 12, 2008
All Classes: Review "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
Note: Any new student who has not taken the summer reading test or any student who was absent must take the test no later than Thursday, September 18, 2008. All essays must also be completed by this date.
September 11, 2008
All Classes: 1) Read "Rattlesnake Hunt" again (pages 398-402 of your literature book)and complete the chart given in class. Also, answer the "Reading Check" and For Study and Discussion" questions on page 402 using complete sentences. Do not forget to use your "stickies" to mark text. These are due tomorrow. 3) The vocabulary worksheet with the words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" is due tomorrow.
Note: Any new student who has not taken the summer reading test or any student who was absent must take the test no later than Thursday, September 18, 2008. All essays must also be completed by this date.
September 10, 2008
language arts:
All Classes: 1) Cover your literature book by Thursday. 2) Read "Rattlesnake Hunt" on pages 398-402 of your literature book to be able to correct your "snake quiz." This is due tomorrow. On Thursday you will have a quiz to determine that you did correct the pre-reading "quiz." 3) The vocabulary worksheet with the words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" is due no later than Friday, September 12, 2008.
September 9, 2008
All Classes: 1) Cover your literature book by Thursday. 2) Read "Rattlesnake Hunt" on pages 398-402 of your literature book to be able to correct your "snake quiz." This is due Thursday. On Thursday you will have a quiz to determine that you did correct the pre-reading "quiz." 3) Make sure you bring your notes and book if you did not finish your essay.
September 8, 2008
All Classes: Think about the essay question and jot down any ideas to help with your composition.
September 5, 2008
All Classes: 1)Bring in your summer reading novel and your notes (including the chart I gave you) if you want to use them for the essay portion of your novel test. 2) Review your notes for Monday's test.
September 4, 2008
All Classes: Complete the chart that identifies the various elements of literature from your summer reading novel. If you have a copy of your summer reading novel, bring it in tomorrow and next week.
Don't forget that the test on the novel you chose for summer reading is on Monday, September 8, 2008.
September 3, 2008
All Classes:
Please refer to yesterday's school notes for information regarding necessary supplies for language arts.
Homework: Review your notes from the summer reading novel you selected to help prepare for Monday's test.
September 2, 2008
Welcome to 7A language arts! I hope you have a pleasant and productive year. The following supplies will be needed in langauge arts in order to have a successful year:
one section of a three-ring binder,
lined paper,
at least one pen,
at lest one pencil
at least one highlighter,
"stickies" to help mark text,
a book cover for all language arts books,
and a willingness to listen to others' ideas.
Have a great year!
June 20, 2008
All Classes: Don't forget to complete one of the novels from the list. The test on the novel is the first Monday (September 8th) after you return to school.
Have a great summer!
June 19, 2008
All Classes: Don't forget to select a book for summer reading.
June 18, 2008
All Classes: Don't forget to select a book for summer reading. Refer back to the list you were given to make your choice.
D Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
June 17, 2008
All Classes: 1) Think about your reflection piece for your eighth grade teacher and jot down any ideas that can add to your essay. 2) Don't forget to select a book for your summer reading.
D Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
June 16, 2008
All Classes: 1) Think about your reflection piece for your eighth grade teacher and jot down any ideas that can add to your essay. 2) Don't forget to select a book for your summer reading.
June 13, 2008
All Classes: Complete the graphic tool for your reflection piece for your eighth grade teacher
June 12, 2008
A and C Periods: Complete the worksheet(179/180).
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules and pronoun-antecedent rules. Expect a quiz tomorrow.
E Period: Prepare for a short quiz on direct and indirect objects.
June 11, 2008
A and C Periods: Complete the worksheet(178).
B Period:Prepare for tomorrow's test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.
E Period: Complete the worksheet (179/180).
June 10, 2008
A and C Periods: Complete the worksheet(177).
B Period:Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.
E Period: Complete the worksheet (178).
June 6, 2008
A and C Periods: Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
B Period:Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.
June 5, 2008
A and C Periods: Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
B Period:Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.
E Period: Complete the worksheet (177) if not completed in class.
June 4, 2008
A and C Periods: Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
E Period: Complete the worksheet (177) if not completed in class.
June 3, 2008
All Classes
Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.) combined with the words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (cascade, entreat, abundant, etc.)for tomorrow's test.
A and C Periods: Prepare for a test on subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only) for this test.
June 2, 2008
All Classes:
Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.) combined with the words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (cascade, entreat, abundant, etc.)for a competition with these words on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, and a test on June 4, 2008.
May 30, 2008
All Classes:
Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.) combined with the words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (cascade, entreat, abundant, etc.)for a competition with these words on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, and a test on June 4, 2008.
E Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement for a test on Monday, June 2, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only).
May 29, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.) combined with the words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (cascade, entreat, abundant, etc.)for a competition with these words on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, and a test on June 4, 2008.
2) All myths are due tomorrow. Make sure they are double-spaced and a minimum of two pages.
E Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement for a test on Monday, June 2, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only).
May 28, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.) combined with the words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (cascade, entreat, abundant, etc.)for a competition with these words on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, and a test on June 4, 2008.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
E Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement for a test on Monday, June 2, 2008. You may use one page of notes (one side only).
May 27, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.)for tomorrow's quiz.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
E Period: Review subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement for a test on Monday, June 2, 2008. You may use on page of notes (one side only).
May 23, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study the vocabulary words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (amicable, elude, etc.)for a quiz on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
May 22, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for tomorrow's myth test. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
May 21, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
May 20, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
3) Anyone who was absent or didn't finish the poem assignment has until tomorrow to turn in his or her Type 5.
May 19, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
3) Anyone who was absent or didn't finish the poem assignment today has until May 21, 2008, to turn in his or her Type 5.
May 16, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
3) Anyone who was absent or didn't finish the poem assignment today has until May 21, 2008, to turn in his or her Type 5.
4) If you did not complete your vocabulary picture in class, make sure you complete it before Monday, May 18, 2008.
May 15, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
3) Anyone who was absent or didn't finish the poem assignment today has until May 21, 2008, to turn in his or her Type 5.
May 14, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
Note: Don't forget to bring your Type 3 poem tomorrow.
May 13, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Work on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
May 12, 2008
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
2) Begin working on your explanatory myth, which is due May 30, 2008. Don't forget that the Type 5 must be a minimum of two typed pages.
May 9, 2008
All Classes:
1) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by Monday. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
2) Study for the myth test, which is on May 23, 2008. Use the chart you have been given to help. Make sure you know the gods/goddesses that are mentioned on pages 576-577 of your literature book.
May 8, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Europa and Cadmus" and complete the accompanying worksheet by tomorrow, Friday, May 9, 2008.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by Monday. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
May 7, 2008
All Classes:
1) Finish the vocabulary worksheet with the words from "Arachne" and "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" if it was not completed in class.
2) Read "Europa and Cadmus" and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, May 9, 2008.
3) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
May 6, 2008
All Classes:
1) Review vocabulary words from "The Origin of the Seasons" (stately, dismay,etc.) for tomorrow's quiz.
2) Read "Europa and Cadmus" and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, May 9, 2008.
3) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
May 5, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Icarus and Daedalus" (pages 614-617) by May 6, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
May 2, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Icarus and Daedalus" (pages 614-617) by May 6, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
3) Any student who did not finish his or her vocabulary picture must finish it over the weekend.
Study these words for a quiz on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
May 1, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Icarus and Daedalus" (pages 614-617) by May 6, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
April 30, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Phaethon" (pages 608-611) by May 1, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
April 29, 2008
language arts:
All Classes:
1) Read "Phaethon" (pages 608-611) by May 1, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
April 18, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (pages 602-605) by April 29, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
April 17, 2008
1) Read "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (pages 602-605) by April 29, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
2) Complete the sensory chart and the Type 3 of your poem by May 12, 2008. Make sure you look carefully at the FCAS. The picture must also be completed by this date so that it can be scanned and submitted to Mr. Clough. Your Type 5 will be completed in the computer room on May 15, 2008. Anyone who is absent must make his or her own arrangements.
April 16, 2008
All Classes: 1)Review for a test on the poetry terms and the poems we read in class. The test will include the following poems: "Women," "Kidnap Poem," "Annabel Lee," "in Just-," "The Spider," "A Parrot," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mayflies," and "The Swallow." The test is on April 17, 2008.
2) Read "The Reward of Baucis and Philemon" (pages 602-605) by April 29, 2008, and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
April 15, 2008
All Classes: 1)Review for a test on the poetry terms and the poems we read in class. The test will include the following poems: "Women," "Kidnap Poem," "Annabel Lee," "in Just-," "The Spider," "A Parrot," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mayflies," and "The Swallow." The test is on April 17, 2008.
2) Read "Arachne" (pages 598-601) and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions.
April 14, 2008
All Classes: 1)Review for a test on the poetry terms and the poems we read in class. The test will include the following poems: "Women," "Kidnap Poem," "Annabel Lee," "in Just-," "The Spider," "A Parrot," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mayflies," and "The Swallow." The test is on April 17, 2008.
2) Finish reading pages 102-109 in your literature book and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions if they were not completed in class. Make sure you use complete sentences.
April 11, 2008
All Classes: 1)Review for a test on the poetry terms and the poems we read in class. The test will include the following poems: "Women," "Kidnap Poem," "Annabel Lee," "in Just-," "The Spider," "A Parrot," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mayflies," and "The Swallow." The test is on April 17, 2008.
2) Finish "The Origin of the Seasons" assignment if not already completed.
3. Finish the vocabulary worksheet if you did not complete it in class.
April 10, 2008
All Classes: 1) Review the following terms for tomorrow's quiz: alliteration (hidden and initial), assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, hyperbole, metaphor, mood, onomatopoeia, personification, rhythm, rhyme scheme, narrative, simile, and tone.
2) Read "The Origin of the Seasons" (pages 592-597 in your literature book) and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions by Monday, April 14, 2008.
Note: Students who podcast their children's stories by Thursday, April 17, 2008, will receive extra credit.
April 9, 2008
All Classes: 1) Review the following terms for a quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008: alliteration (hidden and initial), assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, hyperbole, metaphor, mood, onomatopoeia, personification, rhythm, rhyme scheme, narrative, simile, and tone.
2) Read "The Origin of the Seasons" (pages 592-597 in your literature book) and complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions by Monday, April 14, 2008.
Note: Students who podcast their children's stories by Thursday, April 17, 2008, will receive extra credit.
April 8, 2008
All Classes: 1) Review the following terms for a quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008: alliteration (hidden and initial), assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, hyperbole, metaphor, mood, onomatopoeia, personification, rhythm, rhyme scheme, narrative, simile, and tone.
Note: Students who podcast their children's stories by Thursday, April 17, 2008, will receive extra credit.
April 7,2008
All Classes: 1) Review the following terms for a quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008: alliteration (hidden and initial), assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, hyperbole, metaphor, mood, onomatopoeia, personification, rhythm, rhyme scheme, narrative, simile, and tone.
2) Finish reading pages 573-581 in your literature book and write the questions for "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" on page 581. Answer these questions using complete sentences.
Note: Students who podcast their children's stories by Thursday, April 17, 2008, will receive extra credit.
April 4, 2008
All Classes: Review the following terms for a quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008: alliteration (hidden and initial), assonance, consonance, internal rhyme, hyperbole, metaphor, mood, onomatopoeia, personification, rhythm, rhyme scheme, narrative, simile, and tone.
Note: Students who podcast their children's stories by Thursday, April 17, 2008, will receive extra credit.
April 3, 2008
All Classes: Read "The Spider" on page 452 of your literature book and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 454. Also, read "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" on page 455 and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 456. These must be completed by Friday, April 4, 2008
April 2, 2008
All Classes: Read "The Spider" on page 452 of your literature book and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 454. Also, read "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" on page 455 and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 456. These must be completed by Friday, April 4, 2008.
April 1, 2008
All Classes: Read "The Spider" on page 452 of your literature book and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 454. Also, read "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" on page 455 and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 456. These must be completed by Friday, April 4, 2008.
March 31, 2008
All Classes: Read "The Spider" on page 452 of your literature book and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 454. Also, read "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" on page 455 and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 456. These must be completed by Friday, April 4, 2008.
Don't forget to eat a good breakfast and bring a snack for your break during MCAS.
March 28, 2008
All Classes: Read "A Parrot" on page 448 in your literature book and complete the "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 449. Answer using complete sentences. This is due on Monday, March 31, 2008.
March 27, 2008
All Classes: 1)The children's stories must be turned in by March 28, 2008 (tomorrow). They are due when you have language arts.
Reminder: Each student must have a copy of the final product.
2) Read "in Just-" on page 439 in your literature book. Complete the "For Study and Discussion" and "Literary Elements" questions on page 440 using complete sentences. This is due on Friday, March 28, 2008.
March 26, 2008
All Classes: 1)The children's stories must be turned in by March 28, 2008. They are due when you have language arts. Make sure you book time in the computer room if you did not finish within the five days we spent in the computer room as a class.
Reminder: Each student must have a copy of the final product.
2) Read "in Just-" on page 439 in your literature book. Complete the "For Study and Discussion" and "Literary Elements" questions on page 440 using complete sentences. This is due on Friday, March 28, 2008.
March 25, 2008
All Classes: 1)The children's stories must be turned in by March 28, 2008. They are due when you have language arts. Make sure you book time in the computer room if you did not finish within the five days we spent in the computer room as a class.
2) Read "Annabel Lee" and complete the questions and the Type 1. The Type 1 must be a minimum of one page. This is due on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. The quiz has been postponed until Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. The test has been postponed until Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Don't forget that you are allowed one page of notes (front only).
March 24, 2008
All Classes: 1)The children's stories must be turned in by March 28, 2008. They are due when you have language arts. Make sure you book time in the computer room if you did not finish within the five days we spent in the computer room as a class.
2) Read "Annabel Lee" and complete the questions and the Type 1. The Type 1 must be a minimum of one page. This is due on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. The quiz has been postponed until Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. The test has been postponed until Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Don't forget that you are allowed one page of notes (front only).
Get plenty of rest tonight and eat a good breakfast on Tuesday. The long composition test for MCAS is tomorrow.
March 20, 2008
All Classes: The children's stories must be turned in by March 28, 2008. They are due when you have language arts. Make sure you book time in the computer room if you did not finish within the five days we spent in the computer room as a class.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on Monday.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on Monday.
March 19, 2008
All Classes: Think about your children's story. Make any changes necessary to make your story more effective.
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day in the computer room as a class. All stories must be submitted no later than March 28, 2008.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on March 24, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on March 24, 2008.
March 18, 2008
All Classes: Think about your children's story. Make any changes necessary to make your story more effective.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on March 24, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on March 24, 2008
March 17, 2008
All Classes: Think about your children's story. Make any changes necessary to make your story more effective.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on March 24, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on March 24, 2008.
March 14, 2008
All Classes: Think about your children's story. Make any changes necessary to make your story more effective.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on March 24, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on March 24, 2008.
March 13, 2008
All Classes: Think about your children's story. Make any changes necessary to make your story more effective.
B and D Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures. Expect a quiz on March 24, 2008.
A, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for quotation marks. You will have a test after we finish in the computer lab. The test will be on March 24, 2008.
March 12, 2008
All Classes: The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 of your children's story will be checked tomorrow. You also need to have your five colorful illustrations.
A, C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for tomorrow's test. You may use one page of notes (front-side only)for this test.
March 11,2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
A, C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for a test on Thursday, March 13, 2008. You may use one page of notes (front-side only)for this test.
March 10, 2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
A, C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for a test on Thursday, March 13, 2008. You may use one page of notes (front-side only)for this test.
March 7, 2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
A, C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for a test on Thursday, March 13, 2008. You may use one page of notes (front-side only)for this test.
March 6, 2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
March 5, 2008
All Classes:
1) Read "Women" and complete the accompanying questions. The Type 1 must be on a separate sheet of paper and a minimum of one page.
2) Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
March 4, 2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
March 3, 2008
All Classes:
Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
February 29, 2008
All Classes:
1) Complete the packet on poetry and figurative language( pages72-80). Answer all the questions and highlight any important terms. This is due on Monday, March 3, 2008.
2)Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
February 28, 2008
1) Complete the packet on poetry and figurative language (pages 72-80) by Monday. Answer all of the questions and highlight important terms. This is due on Monday, March 3, 2008.
2)Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
A,C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for a short quiz on Friday.
February 27, 2008
All Classes:
1) The evaluation sheet, the checklist, the Type 4, the Type 3, the Type 1, and the graphic tool of your essay are due tomorrow by 2:45 P.M.
2)Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
A,C, and E Periods: Review clauses and sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex) for a short quiz on Friday.
February 26, 2008
1) The evaluation sheet, the checklist, the Type 4, the Type 3, the Type 1, and the graphic tool of your essay are due by 2:45 P.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2008.
2)Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
February 25, 2008
1) All Type 4 essays must be turned in by Thursday, February 28, 2008. I will collect the evaluation sheet for the Type 3. Type 4's may not be started until this evaluation sheet is completed.
2)Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. I will be checking the Type 3's , the Type 1's, and the graphic tools on the 13th. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
February 15, 2008
All Classes:1)Have someone complete an evaluation of your Type 3 using the form I provided if you did not finish in class. 2) Brainstorm ideas for your children's stories. The graphic tool, the Type 1, and the Type 3 must be completed BEFORE March 14, 2008. Remember, the Type 5 will be a minimum of five typed pages. A, B, C, and D periods will use 14 font, and E Period will use a 12 font. Don't forget to have your five colorful illustrations completed when the Type 3 is due. These will be scanned and integrated into your story. No computer-generated pictures will be accepted.
February 14, 2008
All Classes: Type 3's should be completed before tomorrow's language arts class in preparation for peer evaluation.
February 13, 2008
language arts:
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down information you might need to add to it.
February 12, 2008
language arts:
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down information you might need to add to it.
February 11, 2008
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down information you might need to add to it.
February 8, 2008
All Classes: Complete the worksheets (513/514 and 519/520)on clauses and types of sentences.
February 6, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Complete your graphic tool for the writing prompt from the novel test by Friday, February 8, 2008. 2) Complete the worksheet on punctuating compound sentences.
E Period: 1) Complete your graphic tool for the writing prompt from the autobiography test by Friday, February 8, 2008. 2) Complete the worksheet (514) on clauses.
February 5, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Complete your graphic tool for the writing prompt from the novel test by Friday, February 8, 2008.
E Period:1) Complete your graphic tool for the writing prompt from the autobiography test by Friday, February 8, 2008. 2) Complete the worksheet on punctuating compound sentences.
February 4, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods:1) Study for the novel test, which is on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Make sure you review literary terms (plot, exposition, rising action, falling action, denouement, resolution, plot, types of conflicts, etc.) You must know how to spell these terms.
E Period: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing prompt from the novel test. The graphic tool must be completed by Friday, February 8, 2008.
February 1, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods:1) Study for the novel test, which is on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Make sure you review literary terms (plot, exposition, rising action, falling action, denouement, resolution, plot, types of conflicts, etc.) You must know how to spell these terms. 2) The final copy of the subordinate clause poem is due on Monday.
E Period: 1) Brainstorm ideas for the writing prompt from the novel test. The graphic tool must be completed by Friday, February 8, 2008.
2) The final copy of the subordinate clause poem is due Monday, February 4, 2008.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods:1) Study for the novel test, which is on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Make sure you review literary terms (plot, exposition, rising action, falling action, denouement, resolution, plot, types of conflicts, etc.) You must know how to spell these terms. 2) The final copy of the subordinate clause poem is due on Monday.
E Period:1) Prepare for Friday's test on the autobiography. 2)The final copy for the subordinate clause poem is due on Monday.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods:1) Study for the novel test, which is on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Make sure you review literary terms (plot, exposition, rising action, falling action, denouement, resolution, plot, types of conflicts, etc.) 2) The rough draft for the subordinate clause is due tomorrow, and the final copy is due on Monday.
E Period:1) Prepare for Friday's test on the autobiography. 2) Prepare for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz. 3) The final copy for the subordinate clause poem is due on Monday.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters twenty-one through twenty-six of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight (notice change in due date).
E Period: 1) Prepare for Friday's test on the autobiography. 2) Prepare for Thursday's vocabulary quiz.
All Classes: Work on the subordinate clause poem. The rough draft is due tomorrow for E period and on Thursday for A, B, C, and D periods. The final copy for all classes is due on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Monday, January 28, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters twenty-one through twenty-six of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (notice change in due date). 2) Prepare for tomorrow's spelling bee.
E Period:1) Read pages one hundred and twelve through one hundred and thirty-three of the autobiography and complete the worksheet by Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (notice the change in date). 2) Study the vocabulary words(surmise, deluge, plaintive, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
All Classes: Work on the subordinate clause poem. The rough draft is due on Wednesday for E period and on Thursday for A, B, C, and D periods. The final copy for all classes is due on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Friday, January 25, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters twenty-one through twenty-six of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (notice change in due date).
E Period:1) Read pages one hundred and twelve through one hundred and thirty-three of the autobiography and complete the worksheet by Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (notice the change in date). 2) Study the vocabulary words(surmise, deluge, plaintive, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
All Classes: 1)Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th. 2) Work on the subordinate clause poem. The rough draft(Type 1) is due on Wednesday for E period. For A, B, C, and D periods, the rough darft is due on Thursday. The final copy, which will be set up as a Type 5, is due on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters twenty-one through twenty-six of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (notice change in due date).
E Period:1) Read pages one hundred and twelve through one hundred and thirty-three of the autobiography and complete the worksheet by Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (notice the change in date). 2) Study the vocabulary words(surmise, deluge, plaintive, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
All Classes: Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters twenty-one through twenty-six of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (notice change in due date).
E Period: Read pages one hundred and twelve through one hundred and thirty-three of the autobiography and complete the worksheet by Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (notice the change in date).
All Classes: Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters fifteen through twenty of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight.
E Period: 1)Read pages seventy-two through one hundred and eleven
and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight. 2) Finish your vocabulary picture.
All Classes: Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Friday, January 18, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read chapters fifteen through twenty of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 23, 2008. 2) Study vocabulary words from the novel for a quiz on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
E Period: Read pages seventy-two through one hundred and eleven
and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 23, 2008.
All Classes: Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read chapters fifteen through twenty of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Wednesday, January 23, 2008. 2) Study vocabulary words from the novel for a quiz on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
E Period: Finish reading pages thirty-five through seventy-one of your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight.
All Classes: Study spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish reading chapters seven through fourteen of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight.
E Period: Read pages thirty-five through seventy-one of your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, January 18, 2008.
All Classes: Begin studying spelling bee words. The classroom spelling bee for A, B, C, and D periods is January 29th. E period's spelling bee is January 28th.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters seven through fourteen of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Thursday, January 17, 2007. 2.)Finish your vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class.
E Period: 1) Read pages thirty-five through seventy-one in your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, January 18, 2008. 2.) Complete the worksheet on clauses.
Friday, January 11, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read chapters seven through fourteen of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Thursday. 2) Complete the worksheet on clauses.
E Period: 1)Read up through page thirty-four in your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet by Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
2) Complete the worksheet on clauses.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Finish reading the first six chapters of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet tonight.
E Period: Read up through page thirty-four in your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet by Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read the first six chapters of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, January 11, 2008.
2) Complete the worksheet on clauses if it was not completed in class.
E Period: Read up through page thirty-four in your autobiography and complete the accompanying worksheet by Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read the first six chapters of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, January 11, 2008.
E Period: Complete the vocabulary worksheet if not finished in class.
Monday, January 7, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read the first six chapters of your novel and complete the accompanying worksheet by Friday, January 11, 2008.
E Period: Review for tomorrow's vocabulary test.
All Classes: Tomorrow is the LAST day to turn in essays.
Friday, January 4, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish the vocabulary worksheet if it was not completed in class.
E Period:Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for Monday's competition and Tuesday's test.
All Classes: Essays must be turned in no later than Tuesday.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Prepare for tomorrow's vocabulary test.
E Period: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for Monday's competition and Tuesday's test.
All Classes: Essays must be turned in no later than Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
A, B, C, and D Periods: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for tomorrow's competition and a test on January 4, 2008.
E Period: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 7, 2008, and a test on January 8, 2008.
All Classes: Essays must be turned in by January 8, 2008.
Friday, December 21, 2007
All Classes:If you are unable to finish the essay in the allotted time, it is your responsibility to book time in the computer room prior to the due date of January 8, 2008. Friday is the last day all of the classes will spend in the computer room.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 3, 2008, and a test on January 4, 2007.
E Period: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 7, 2008, and a test on January 8, 2008.
HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
All Classes:If you are unable to finish the essay in the allotted time, it is your responsibility to book time in the computer room prior to the due date of January 8, 2008. Friday is the last day all of the classes will spend in the computer room.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 3, 2008, and a test on January 4, 2007.
E Period: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 7, 2008, and a test on January 8, 2008.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
All Classes:If you are unable to finish the essay in the allotted time, it is your responsibility to book time in the computer room prior to the due date of January 8, 2008. Friday is the last day all of the classes will spend in the computer room.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 3, 2008, and a test on January 4, 2007.
E Period: Review both sets of vocabulary words from the novel for a competition on January 7, 2008, and a test on January 8, 2008.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Study the list of vocabulary words (dishearten, scorn, lull, wrench, etc.) for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
E Period: Study the list of vocabulary words (zealous, quell, morose, sporadic, etc.) for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
Reminder: If you are unable to finish the essay in the allotted time, it is your responsibility to book time in the computer room prior to the due date of January 8, 2008.
Friday, December 14, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Complete a graphic tool for the essay question. Also, make sure you have attached sticky notes to all of the information in your book that you will need for the essay. This must be done by Monday. 2)Study the list of vocabulary words (dishearten, scorn, lull, wrench, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
E Period: 1)Complete a graphic tool for the essay question. Also, make sure you have attached sticky notes to all of the information in your book that you will need for the essay. This must be done by Monday. 2) Study the list of vocabulary words (zealous, quell, morose, sporadic, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods:1) Review for Friday's test on the novel. 2) Finish your vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class. 3) Study the list of vocabulary words (dishearten, scorn, lull, wrench, etc.) for a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
E Period: Complete a graphic tool for the essay question. Also, make sure you have attached sticky notes to all of the information in your book that you will need for the essay.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Review for Friday's test on the novel.
E Period: Review for Thursday's test on the novel.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish reading the novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Review for Thursday's test on the novel.
Friday, December 7, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters eleven through thirteen of your novel by Monday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Finish the vocabulary worksheet if it was not completed in class.
E Period: Read chapters thirteen through sixteen of your novel by Tuesday and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters eleven through thirteen of your novel by Monday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the vocabulary words from the novel ( starboard, port, stern, etc.) for tomorrow's quiz.
E Period: Finish reading chapters nine through twelve of your novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Finish reading chapters eight through ten of your novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the vocabulary words from the novel ( starboard, port, stern, etc.) for a quiz on Friday, December 7, 2007.
E Period: 1)Read chapters nine through twelve of your novel by Friday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the words from the novel (permeate, vista, deft, etc.) for tomorrow's quiz.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Finish reading chapters eight through ten of your novel by Thursday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the vocabulary words from the novel ( starboard, port, stern, etc.) for a quiz on Friday, December 7, 2007.
E Period: 1) Finish reading chapters four through eight of your novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the words from the novel (permeate, vista, deft, etc.) for a quiz on Thursday, December 6, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Finish reading chapters four through seven of your novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the vocabulary words from the novel ( starboard, port, stern, etc.) for a quiz on Friday, December 7, 2007.
E Period: 1)Read chapters four through eight of your novel by Wednesday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the words from the novel (permeate, vista, deft, etc.) for a quiz on Thursday, December 6, 2007.
Friday, November 30, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapters four through seven of your novel by Tuesday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the vocabulary words from the novel ( starboard, port, stern, etc.) for a quiz on Friday, December 7, 2007.
E Period: 1)Read chapters four through eight of your novel by Wednesday and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Review the words from the novel (permeate, vista, deft, etc.) for a quiz on Thursday, December 6, 2007.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
All Classes: 1) Complete your vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class. 2) Finish reading chapters 1-3 of your novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
All Classes: Read chapters 1-3 of your novel by Friday and complete the accompanying worksheet. Expect a short quiz to see that you have read and answered the questions.
DON'T FORGET THAT TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN THE ESSAY.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
1) Complete the vocabulary worksheet tonight.
2) The last day to turn in the essay assignment is November 29, 2007.
Monday, November 26, 2007
All Classes:
Today is the last day we will spend in the computer room on the essay assignment. If you did not finish, make sure that you arrange time to go to Mr. Clough's room to finish this assignment. The last day you may turn this in for full credit is Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
All Classes: Continue to think about your essay and bring any ideas to the computer room that might help with this assignment. The last day in the computer room is Monday, November 26, 2007. The essay must be turned in by November 29, 2007. Make sure that you schedule time after school with Mr. Clough if you are unable to finish by Monday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
All Classes: Continue to think about your essay and bring any ideas to the computer room that might help with this assignment. The last day in the computer room is Monday, November 26, 2007. The essay must be turned in by November 29, 2007. Make sure that you schedule time after school with Mr. Clough if you are unable to finish by Monday.
Monday, November 19, 2007
All Classes: Think about your essay and write down any ideas that you want to bring to the computer lab to help with this assignment. The last day in the computer room is Monday, November 26th. The last day to turn the essay in is November 29th. If you are unable to finish in the allotted time, you must schedule time in the computer room with Mr. Clough.
Friday, November 16, 2007
All Classes: Think about your essay and write down any ideas that you want to bring to the computer lab to help you.The last day in the computer room to complete this essay will be Monday, November 26th. The last day to turn in essays is November 29th. If you are unable to finish in the allotted time, you must schedule time in the computer room with Mr. Clough.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
All Classes: Brainstorm and provide written ideas for the essay question based on the novel. You must have your graphic tool/notes completed tonight.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
All Classes: Review for tomorrow's test on the novel.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods:
1) Review for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
2) Review for Thursday's test on the novel.
E Period: Review for Thursday's test on the novel.
Friday, November 9, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Read chapter fifteen and the epilogue of the assigned novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Study the vocabulary words from the novel (jabber, emulate, pinnacle, etc.) for a quiz on November 14, 2007.
E Period: Read "Book Three" and "Book Four" of your novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1) Finish reading chapters eleven, twelve, thirteen, and fourteen of the assigned novel by TONIGHT and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Study the vocabulary words from the novel (jabber, emulate, pinnacle, etc.) for a quiz on November 14, 2007.
E Period: 1) Read "Book Three" and "Book Four" of your novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
2) Study the vocabulary words (woolgathering, bayou, etc.) from the novel for tomorrow’s quiz.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read chapters eleven, twelve, thirteen, and fourteen of the assigned novel by November 9, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Study the vocabulary words from the novel (jabber, emulate, pinnacle, etc.)for a quiz on November 14, 2007.
E Period:1) Read "Book Three" and "Book Four" of your novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
2) Study the vocabulary words (woolgathering, bayou, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Friday, November 9, 2007.
Monday, November 5, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: 1)Read chapters eleven, twelve, thirteen, and fourteen of the assigned novel by November 9, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet. 2) Study the vocabulary words from the novel (jabber, emulate, pinnacle, etc.)for a quiz on November 14, 2007.
E Period: 1)Read "Book Three" and "Book Four" of your novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
2) Study the vocabulary words (woolgathering, bayou, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Friday, November 9, 2007.
Friday, November 2, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish chapters nine and ten of the assigned novel by November 5, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period:1) Read "Book Three" and "Book Four" of your novel by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
2) Study the vocabulary words (woolgathering, bayou, etc.) from the novel for a quiz on Friday, November 9, 2007.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish chapters nine and ten of the assigned novel by November 5, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Reminder for all classes: If you do not finish the thematic essay in the allotted time in the computer room, it is your responsibility to reserve time with Mr. Clough. All essays are due no later than November 2, 2007.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Finish chapters five, six, seven ,and eight of the assigned novel tonight and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Reminder for all classes: If you do not finish the thematic essay in the allotted time in the computer room, it is your responsibility to reserve time with Mr. Clough. All essays are due no later than November 2, 2007. Time has been reserved tomorrow in the computer room to complete the composition. This is the fifth and final day. If you have been absent, make sure you plan accordingly.
Make sure you book time with Mr. Clough after school today or tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters five, six, seven ,and eight of the assigned novel by November 1, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Reminder for all classes: If you do not finish the thematic essay in the allotted time in the computer room, it is your responsibility to reserve time with Mr. Clough. All essays are due no later than November 2, 2007. We will be in the computer room today and tomorrow. If more than a few students do not finish, I will add an extra day. If you are absent, plan accordingly.
Monday, October 29, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters five, six, seven ,and eight of the assigned novel by November 1, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Reminder for all classes: If you do not finish the thematic essay in the allotted time in the computer room, it is your responsibility to reserve time with Mr. Clough. All essays are due no later than November 2, 2007. We will be in the computer room today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. If you are absent, make sure you plan accordingly.
Friday, October 26, 2007
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters five, six, seven ,and eight of the assigned novel by November 1, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
All Classes: Your graphic tool for your theme essay is due tomorrow.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters five, six, seven ,and eight of the assigned novel by November 1, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
All Classes:
Brainstorm for the theme essay. Your graphic tool is due on October 26th.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters three and four of the assigned novel by October 25, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Read "Book Two" of your novel by Friday, November 2, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class.
2) Brainstorm for the theme essay. Your graphic tool is due on October 26th.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters three and four of the assigned novel by October 25, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Complete the "Introduction" and "Book One" of the assigned novel by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Also, look over the historical information I gave you. Do not forget to complete the worksheet.
Monday, October 22, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the writing assignment due TOMORROW. Don't forget that you need a graphic tool, a Type 1, and a Type 3.
2) Brainstorm for the theme essay. Your graphic tool is due on October 26th.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters three and four of the assigned novel by October 25, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Complete the "Introduction" and "Book One" of the assigned novel by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Also, look over the historical information I gave you. Do not forget to complete the worksheet.
Friday, October 19, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
2) Begin brainstorming for the theme essay. All brainstorming must be complete before the 26th of October.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters one and two of the assigned novel by October 22, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Complete the "Introduction" and "Book One" of the assigned novel by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Also, look over the historical information I gave you. Do not forget to complete the worksheet.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review for the literature test, which is on Friday, October 19, 2007.
2) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
3) If you did not finish the vocabulary worksheet, finish it tonight.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters one and two of the assigned novel by October 22, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Complete the "Introduction" and "Book One" of the assigned novel by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Also, look over the historical information I gave you.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review for the literature test, which is on Friday, October 19, 2007.
2) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
A, B, C, and D Periods: Read chapters one and two of the assigned novel by October 22, 2007, and complete the accompanying worksheet.
E Period: Complete the "Introduction" and "Book One" of the assigned novel by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Also, look over the historical information I gave you.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review for the literature test on Friday, October 19, 2007.
2) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
Monday, October 15, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review vocabulary words for tomorrow's test.
2) Review for the literature test on Friday, October 19, 2007.
3) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
Friday, October 12, 2007
language arts:
All Classes:
1) Review vocabulary words for Tuesday's test.
2) Review for the literature test on Friday, October 19, 2007.
3) Work on the writing assignment due on October 23, 2007.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
language arts:
All Classes:
1)Review both sets of (25)vocabulary words we have had ("The Landlady"/"Tableau" and "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a competition on Friday, October 12, 2007. Note: the test is being postponed until Tuesday, October 16, 2007.
2)Review the literature we have read this year ("Rattlesnake Hunt," "Tableau," "The Dinner Party," "Fear," "THe Landlady, " and "Mrs. Olinski." I will also include questions from the story I read to you (Ruby Bridges). The test has been scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007.
3)Begin working on the writing assignment I gave you today. Remember, it is due on October 23, 2007.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
All Classes:
Review both sets of (25)vocabulary words we have had ("The Landlady"/"Tableau" and "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a competition on Friday, October 12, 2007, and a test on Monday, October 15, 2007.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the "Mrs. Olinski" assignment tonight. Expect a short quiz tomorrow.
2) Review both sets of (25)vocabulary words we have had ("The Landlady"/"Tableau" and "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a competition on Friday, October 12, 2007, and a test on Monday, October 15, 2007.
Friday, October 5, 2007
All Classes:
1)Complete the "Before You Read" assignment for "Mrs. Olinski" if you did not complete it in class. By Wednesday, read "Mrs. Olinski" at least twice, take response notes, and complete the exercises in the packet. Expect a short quiz on Wednesday.
2) Review both sets of (25)vocabulary words we have had ("The Landlady"/"Tableau" and "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a competition on Friday, October 12, 2007, and a test on Monday, October 15, 2007.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
All Classes:
1) Complete the Type 1 assignment which compares an important theme from the Ruby Bridges story to a theme from a literary piece ("Rattlesnake Hunt," "Tableau," "The Dinner Party, " or "Fear") we have read in class. Don't forget that it must be a minimum of one page.
2) Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the worksheet (22/25) if not completed in class.
2) Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
All Classes:
Study the twelve vocabulary words ( indignant, tableau, congenial, etc.) from "Tableau" and "The Landlady" for a quiz on Friday.
Monday, October 1, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the "Fear" assignment; expect a short quiz tomorrow.
2) Finish the vocabulary picture if it was not completed in class.
Friday, September 28, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review "Tableau" for a short quiz on Monday.
2) Read "Fear" and complete the "Response Notes" exercise and the "Stop and Record" assignments. Complete this entire assignment by Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Expect a short quiz.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
All Classes:
1) Review "Tableau" for a short quiz on Monday.
2) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 of your literature book. Complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions on pages 226-227. Also, use your "sticky" notes to identify the elements of literature (setting, plot, character, and theme). This entire assignment is due on Friday, September 28, 2007. Expect a short quiz on this material.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the vocabulary worksheet if it was not finished in class.
2) Review "Tableau" for a short quiz on Monday.
3) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 of your literature book. Complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions on pages 226-227. Also, use your "sticky" notes to identify the elements of literature (setting, plot, character, and theme). This entire assignment is due on Friday, September 28, 2007. Expect a short quiz on this material.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study the thirteen vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
2) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 of your literature book. Complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions on pages 226-227. Also, use your "sticky" notes to identify the elements of literature (setting, plot, character, and theme). This entire assignment is due on Friday, September 28, 2007. Expect a short quiz on this material.
Monday, September 24, 2007
All Classes:
1)Read "The Dinner Party" along with "Close Reading of a Selection" and "Looking at Yourself as a Reader" on pages 204-207 in your literature book. Also, complete the elements of literature (setting, plot, etc.)chart you were given. This must all be completed by Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Expect a short quiz on this material.
2) Study the thirteen vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
3) Read "The Landlady" on pages 220-226 of your literature book. Complete the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions on pages 226-227. Also, use your "sticky" notes to identify the elements of literature (setting, plot, character, and theme). This entire assignment is due on Friday, September 28, 2007.
Friday, September 21, 2007
All Classes:
1)Read "The Dinner Party" along with "Close Reading of a Selection" and "Looking at Yourself as a Reader" on pages 204-207 in your literature book. Also, complete the elements of literature (setting, plot, etc.)chart you were given. This must all be completed by Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Expect a short quiz on this material.
2) Study the thirteen vocabulary words from "Rattlesnake Hunt" for a quiz on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the vocabulary worksheet tonight if it was not completed in class.
2)Review "Rattlesnake Hunt" (pages 398-402 in your literature book)for a quiz TOMORROW. Be familiar with the characters, the plot, the setting, and the theme.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
All Classes: 1) Finish the vocabulary picture. It must be completed on unlined paper. It must be colorful; and you must include your name, the date, the period you have language arts, and the word you chose with its definition on the back in pencil. 2)Review "Rattlesnake Hunt" (pages 398-402 in your literature book)for a quiz on Friday, September 21, 2007. Be familiar with the characters, the plot, the setting, and the theme.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
All Classes: Review "Rattlesnake Hunt" (pages 398-402 in your literature book)for a quiz on Friday, September 21, 2007. Be familiar with the characters, the plot, the setting, and the theme.
Monday,September 17, 2007
All Classes: 1) Complete the vocabulary assignment from "Rattlesnake Hunt" if it was not finished in class.
2) Complete the elements of literature chart for "Rattlesnake Hunt."
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
All Classes: Read "Rattlesnake Hunt" on pages 398-402 of your literature book. Be able to correct the pre-reading "quiz" by reading this selection. Also, answer the "Reading Check" and "For Study and Discussion" questions on page 402. Use complete sentences. Don't forget to use your "stickies" to help mark important information.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
All Classes: 1)Think about the essay question and create additional notes if necessary. 2) Cover your textbook and bring it to class tomorrow.
Monday, September 10, 2007
All Classes: Think about the essay question and create additional notes if necessary.
Friday, September 7, 2007
All Classes: Review for Monday's test on the summer reading novel. Don't forget to bring your book and notes on Monday to help with the essay question.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
All Classes: Review your notes for Monday's test on the summer reading novel. Bring your novel and notes from the novel to class tomorrow and Monday.
A Hour only: Get the OMS writing contract signed.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Welcome to 7A! I hope you have a fun and productive year. The information below should make your transition into seventh grade a little easier.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR LANGUAGE ARTS:
v PEN
v PENCIL
v NOTEBOOK (ONE SECTION OF A THREE-RING BINDER WORKS BEST)
v NOTEBOOK PAPER
v COLORED PENCILS OR CRAYONS
v “STICKIES” TO TAKE NOTES IN THE TEXT AND MARK IMPORTANT INFORMATION
v AGENDA NOTEBOOK
All Classes: Review your notes for Monday's test on the summer reading novel. Bring your novel to class tomorrow, Friday, and Monday.
A Period: Don't forget to have your emergency form signed by a parent or guardian.
Monday, June 18, 2007
All Classes: Don't forget to read one of the novel selections for language arts. The test will be on September 10, 2007. Make sure you take notes on plot, character, setting, and theme.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Friday, June 15, 2007
All Classes:no homework
Thursday, June 14, 2007
All Classes: Think about your essay and jot down any ideas you might want to add to it.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
All Classes: Finish your graphic tool for your five-paragraph essay that reflects on your writing for the year.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
All Classes: no homework!!!
Monday, June 11, 2007
A, B, and C Periods: Complete the worksheet (178).
E Period: Complete the worksheet (181).
Friday, June 8, 2007
A, B, and C Periods: Complete the worksheet (177).
E Period: Complete the worksheet (179/180).
Thursday, June 7, 2007
A, B, and C Periods: Review pronoun-antecedent agreement rules. You will have a quiz on Friday. You are allowed one page of notes (one side only).
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.You will have a quiz on Friday. You are allowed one page of notes (one side only).
E Period: Complete the worksheet (178).
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
A, B, and C Periods: Review pronoun-antecedent agreement rules.
You will have a quiz on Friday. You are allowed one page of notes (one side only).
D Period: Review subject-verb agreement rules.You will have a quiz on Friday. You are allowed one page of notes (one side only).
E Period: Complete the worksheet (177).
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
All Classes:
Complete the vocabulary worksheet.
E Period: Review for tomorrow's quiz on pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Friday, June 1, 2007
All Classes:
1) You will use five of the following words correctly in a paragraph. The words chosen must be underlined . Your name, the date, and the period must all be placed in the right -hand corner. On the left side of the paper on the first line, you must write that this is a Type 2.
word list: accept, except, advice, advise, affect, effect, coarse, course, desert, and dessert
2) Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz.
E Period Only: Study for Wednesday's quiz on pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
All Classes: Study the vocabulary words from "The Origin of the Seasons" for Tuesday's quiz.
E Hour: Review pronoun-antecedent agreement for a quiz on Wednesday, June 6, 2007.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
All Classes: Study the vocabulary words from "The Origin of the Seasons" for Tuesday's quiz.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the vocabulary picture for the words from "The Origin of the Seasons." You will have a quiz on these words on Tuesday, June 5th.
2)Your original myth is DUE TOMORROW.
Friday, May 25, 2007
All Classes:
Work on original myth due on May 30th.
E Period: Complete the worksheet (16) on pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on original myth due on May 30th.
A, B, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for subject-verb agreement. You will have a quiz on subject-verb agreement on Friday, May 25th.
D Period: Complete the worksheet (225/226) tonight.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on original myth due on May 30th.
A, B, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for subject-verb agreement. You will have a quiz on subject-verb agreement on Friday, May 25th.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on original myth due on May 30th.
A, B, C, and E Periods: Review the rules for subject-verb agreement. You will have a quiz on subject-verb agreement on Friday, May 25th.
Monday, May 21, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on original myth due on May 30th.
A, B, C, and E Periods: Complete the worksheet (74) on subject-verb agreement. Review the rules for subject-verb agreement. You will have a quiz on subject-verb agreement on Friday, May 25th.
D Period: Complete the worksheet(73).
Friday, May 18, 2007
All Classes:
1) Work on original myth due on May 30th.
A, B, C, and E Periods: Complete the worksheet (225/226) on subject-verb agreement. Review the rules for subject-verb agreement. You will have a quiz on subject-verb agreement on Friday, May 25th.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
language arts:
All Classes:
Work on the original myth due on May 30th.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
All Classes:
Work on the original myth due on May 30th
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
All Classes:
Work on the original myth due on May 30th.
Monday, May 14, 2007
All Classes:
Work on the original myth due on May 30th.
Friday, May 11, 2007
All Classes:
1) Finish the graphic tool of the myth essay. The Type 1 and the Type 3 will be completed in class.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing. If you lost the details for this assignment, see the homework for May 4th.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study for tomorrow's myth test.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing. If you lost the details for this assignment, see the homework for May 4th.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is Friday, May 11, 2007. Don't forget to complete the chart I provided you with to help with the process of reviewing.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing. If you lost the details for this assignment, see the homework for May 4th.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is Friday, May 11, 2007. Don't forget to complete the chart I provided you with to help with the process of reviewing.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing. If you lost the details for this assignment, see the homework for May 4th.
Monday, May 7, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is Friday, May 11, 2007.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing.
Friday, May 4, 2007
All Classes:
1) Study for the myth test, which is Friday, May 11, 2007.
2) Brainstorm ideas for the original myth (due on May 30th) you are writing.
D and E Periods: Finish the vocabulary worksheet if you did not complete it in class.
Explanatory Myth Assignment
Using at least two of the gods and goddesses listed on pages 576-577 of your Adventures for Readers book, create a myth that explains the origin of a natural object (see page 605 in your literature book) or a phenomenon
(such as a sunset, the moon phases, the leaves changing colors, etc.). Your story must include dialogue, a conflict that is resolved, and a clever explanation. The writing must use specific adjectives and vivid verbs so that your descriptions appeal to the senses and “paint | |
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