End of 3rd 9 Weeks!
Friday, April 3, 2015
Career Day!
Report Cards Go Home Today!!!!
Have a FANTASTIC Spring Break!!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Escape From Sobibor
Sobibor Trials
Homework
Make up HW from M-W that you may have missed.
Turn in Dracula's Guest FORM!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #4-1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #4-1 - Thirty points from 3/27 through 4/16 due Friday 4/17/15 (Up to 20 points extra credit)
Membean#4-1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. ~William Shakespeare
Escape From Sobibor - Video Guide
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #4-1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #4-1 - Thirty points from 3/27 through 4/16 due Friday 4/17/15 (Up to 20 points extra credit)
Membean#4-1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - High School Registration with Counselors
Escape From Sobibor - Video Guide
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #4-1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #4-1 - Thirty points from 3/27 through 4/16 due Friday 4/17/15 (Up to 20 points extra credit)
Membean#4-1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Monday, March 30th, 2015
Night TEST!
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #4-1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #4-1 - Thirty points from 3/27 through 4/16 due Friday 4/17/15 (Up to 20 points extra credit)
Membean#4-1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Friday, March 27, 2015
Turn in Teen Biz #14 HERE
AoW Video Introduction - Read more about Brooke Greenberg in the Daily News
AoW #10 - Twenty Year Old “Toddler’s” Legacy of Hope and Love
Plural and Possessives Review Video
Homework
Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND! Enjoy the sunshine!!
Study for Night Test on Monday - Answers for Night FlipBook to Study
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Membean#1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Teen Biz #4-1 from 3/27-4/16 due Friday 4/17 - up to 20 extra credit points available!!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
SRI ASSESSMENT
Workshop - Night Foldable
Homework
Finish Night Foldable Flap Book! Due Tomorrow!!!
Finish any homework you forgot/missed from Monday-Wednesday!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday 3/27/15
Membean#1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 4 (Audio Link)
Night Foldable
Test Review - Kahoot! TEST ON MONDAY!!
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight! Try some of these articles about the Holocaust!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday 3/27/15
Membean#1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 4 (Audio Link)
Night Quiz
Read 98-115
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in UP
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Questions (Foldable)
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight! Try some of these articles about the Holocaust!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday 3/27/15
Membean#1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4/3
Monday, March 23, 2015
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 4 (Audio Link)
Review Fictional Reading Homework Assignment Directions and Expectations - Read 85-97
What is a THEME?
Themes/Conflict and Questions (Night Foldable)
Homework
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 - Work for 30 minutes on Dracula’s Guest
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Fictional Reading Assignment #1 -Dracula’s Guest - Answer questions in FORM BEFORE class on Friday 4/3/15
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday 3/27/15
Membean#1 - 100 minutes from 3/20 thru 4/2 due on 4/3 - Quiz on 4
Friday, March 20th, 2015
Turn in Dialectical Journal #5 - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Turn in Membean Minutes HERE
Membean Quiz #4
Show me your pajamas, your novel and your dialectical journals to go to the media center for reading with popcorn!
DROP EVERYTHING AND READ!
Homework
Have a great weekend!! Enjoy a good book in the sunshine!
Reminders
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Thursday, March 19th, 2015
DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER DAY!
Turn in VOICES OF THE VICTIMS Letter!! Voices of Victims FORM
Membean 10
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 2 (Audio Link) - Read 79-84
Close Reading
Homework
Finish Close Reading Activity if you didn’t finish in class - Due tomorrow!
Make up any homework you missed this week!!
Wear your pajamas and bring a good book to read tomorrow!!!!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
Turn in VOICES OF THE VICTIMS Letter!! Voices of Victims FORM
Media Center - Book Fair Preview and Book Check Out - Activity with Mr. Peacock
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 - Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Night Quiz - 43-61
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 4 (Audio Link) - Read 66-79
Elie’s Ethics
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Work on Voices of the Victims Letter - Due Tomorrow!!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Monday, March 16th, 2015
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 4 (Audio Link)
Read 57-65
Voices of the Victims - Due Wednesday!! Turn in FORM for Google Doc
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Work on Voices of the Victims Letter!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Friday, March 13, 2015
Turn in Teen Biz #13 HERE
Gross Rats Video Introduction to AoW #9
AoW #9 - Rats are Even Grosser Than You Thought
Membean 10 - Dialectical Journal - Teen Biz - Night Questions
Homework
Have a GREAT weekend!!!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #14 - Thirty points from 3/13 through 3/26 due Friday (3/27/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Thursday, March 12, 2015
“The Last Days” by Stephen Speilberg - Video Guide
Homework
Catch up on any homework you missed this week!!!!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #5 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points from 2/27 through 3/12 due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Wednesday, March 11th, 2015
“The Last Days” by Stephen Spielberg - Video Guide
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #4 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points from 2/27 through 3/12 due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Night - Sections 2-3 (43-61) Quiz
Membean 10
What is Conflict?
Read 47-58 “As if my head had decided to say yes for all eternity.”
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 3 (Audio Link)
Night Foldable
Finish Sections 1-3 All Questions
Complete “Conflict in Night” Section
Work on finishing All Vocabulary Section
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #4 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points from 2/27 through 3/12 due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#4 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Monday, March 9th, 2015
Membean 10
Figurative Language in Movies
33-46 "We continued our march..." to “The iron gate closed behind us.”
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 2 (Audio Link)
Figurative Language in Night - Finish tonight for homework!
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #4 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points from 2/27 through 3/12 due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Friday, March 6th, 2015
Night QUIZ Ch 1-2
Membean QUIZ
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 2 (Audio Link)
29-37 “Surely it was a dream…”
Turn in Dialectical Journals - Use Rubric to Self-Evaluate - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Turn in Membean Minutes HERE
Friday Fun Video - Head phones needed!!!
Homework
Have a fantastic weekend! Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - SIX due Friday (3/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 100 minutes from 3/6 thru 3/19 due on 3/20 - Quiz on 3/20
Thursday, March 5th, 2015
Membean 10
What is Foreshadowing? Foreshadowing in Movies
Read pages 24-28 - Up to “We had arrived. In Birkenau.”
Foreshadowing: A closer Look at Madame Schachter
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 2 (Audio Link - Book 5 - 0:00-8:13)
Homework
Read 30 minutes!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due TOMORROW! (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 3/5 due on 3/6 TOMORROW - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
NAEP Testing!
Introduction to topic in AoW#8 - Ivory Coast Cocoa Video
AoW#8 - Child Slavery in Ivory Coast's Cocoa Fields
For further investigation take a look at this video about the topic
Homework
Read 30 minutes!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due by Friday (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points due by Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 3/5 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015
Membean 10
Night Close Reading
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 1 (Audio Link)
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due Friday (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 3/5 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Monday, March 2nd, 2015
Membean 10
Night Flip Book
Sections 1-3 #s 1-8
Vocabulary 1-20
Plot Diagram “Exposition” and “Rising Action”
Characters “Elie Wiesel, Chlomo Wiesel, Moshe the Beadle”
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 1 (Audio Link)
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due Friday (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Thirty points due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 2/19 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Friday, February 27, 2015
Membean 10
Turn in Teen Biz to FORM
Holocaust Ghettos
Possessions Activity
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 1 (Audio Link - Book 4 - 7:11-End)
Read pages 20-24 - Up to “The world had become a hermetically sealed cattle car.”
Deportation Trains
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due Friday (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 - Twenty** points due Friday (3/13/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 2/19 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Membean 10
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 1 (Audio Link)
Read pages 11-20
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - FOUR due Friday (3/6/15)** Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Twenty** points due Friday - TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT! (2/27/15)
Membean#2 - 75 minutes from 2/20 thru 2/19 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
**Changed as a result of TWO snow days!
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24 & 25, 2015
Snow Days!!
Monday, February 23, 2015
Membean 10
Video Introduction to Night
Read pages 3-11
Night by Eli Weisel - Section 1 (Audio Link)
Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - SIX due Friday (3/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (2/27/15)
Membean#2 - 100 minutes from 2/20 thru 2/19 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
Friday, February 20, 2015
1. Membean #2 Minutes Turn in Form
2. Turn in Dialectical Journals #3 with RUBRIC -Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
3. Membean Quiz#2 - Make sure all other tabs are closed!
Night, Background, and Elie Wiesel ("The Holocaust Explained" and The Holocaust - A Learning Site for Students)
Homework
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
If you have not kept up with the daily homework assignments for M-Th, you might need to do some catch-up!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#4 - SIX due Friday (3/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (2/27/15)
Membean#3 - 100 minutes from 2/21 thru 3/5 due on 3/6 - Quiz on 3/6
Thursday, February 19, 2015
1. What is an allegory?
2. Wizard of Oz as an allegory
3. Holocaust - Who went to the camps? (Watch 1 minute, 24 seconds)
4. Analyze and Compare/Contrast - Questions for “Terrible Things” and “First They Came for the Jews”
Allegory in Song --- Explanation
Tonight's Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (2/27/15)
Membean#2 - 100 minutes from 2/6 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
AoW # 8 - Bystander Psychology
WWII Mapping Video - Watch to see how the world changed during the course of WWII!
Membean 10
Tonight's Homework
Read 30 minutes! Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals#3 - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (2/27/15)
Membean#2 - 100 minutes from 2/6 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Monday, February 16, 2015
Teacher Workday - No School for Students!
Friday, February 13, 2015
Turn in Teen Biz - Teen Biz Turn in Form
Membean 10
Holocaust Documentary - Clips
Complete KWL Chart
Homework
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
If you have not kept up with the daily homework assignments for M-Th, you might need to do some catch-up!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (2/27/15)
Membean - 100 minutes from 2/7 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Membean 10
Who Was Eli Weisel? Research Activity
Homework
Read 30 minutes!
Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due This Friday (2/13/15)
Membean - 100 minutes from 2/7 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Membean 10
One Survivor Remembers Video Notes
One Survivor Remembers Alternative Assignment
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due This Friday (2/13/15)
Membean - 100 minutes from 2/7 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Membean 10
Holocaust Section 1 Vocabulary - MAKE SURE YOU ARE SIGNED IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT!!
- Complete “Learn” section on Quizlet (14-15 Sandpipers ELA)
- Create a “Holocaust - Night” Vocabulary Book for 8 Sections of Vocabulary words (paper)
- Write the words and definitions in your book. Include an illustration or memory aid next to each definition.
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Finish your Holocaust Section 1 Vocabulary Assignment!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due This Friday (2/13/15)
Membean - 100 minutes from 2/7 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Monday, February 9, 2015
Turn in Holocaust Video Clips Permission Slip!!
Membean 10
History Box - Book Project Presentations
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete 1 tonight!
Teen Biz - Complete 1-2 article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/20/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due This Friday (2/13/15)
Membean - 100 minutes from 2/7 thru 2/19 due on 2/20 - Quiz on 2/20
Friday, February 6, 2015
Turn in Dialectical Journals and completed RUBRIC! - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Membean Quiz
Turn in Membean Minutes HERE!
History Box Book Project Rough Draft Due!
(Quotes and page numbers for front of box, Literary devices and page numbers, List of factual elements/fictional elements)
History Box Book Project Workshop Day!
Tonight's Homework
Get Holocaust Video Clips Permission Slip signed!
Historical Fiction Book Project - Project Completion Date 2/9 - MONDAY!! Be ready to share/present!!
Reminders
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Dialectical Journals #3 - SIX due Friday (2/27/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Special Guest Star - Mr. Peacock
Propaganda and WWII Powerpoint
Propaganda Research Link
Activity
Homework
Teen Biz #11 - Complete 1-2 Activities tonight!
Continue to work on Historical Fiction Book Project!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals #2 - These should already be completed! 6 due Friday (2/6/15)- Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 - Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Membean #1 Due 2/6 (130 minutes completed between 1/21 thru 2/6)
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Special Guest Star - Mr. Peacock
Introduction to WWII
Homework
Teen Biz #11 - Complete 1-2 Activities tonight!
Continue to work on Historical Fiction Book Project!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - These should be completed! 6 due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Membean #1 Due 2/6 (130 minutes completed between 1/21 thru 2/6)
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Membean 10 (By the end this week, you should have a total of 130 minutes completed since 1/21/2015)
History Box Book Project - Project Workshop Day!
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete one tonight!
Teen Biz #13 - Complete 1-2 Activities tonight!
Work on Historical Fiction Book Project
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Membean #1 Due 2/6 (130 minutes completed between 1/21 thru 2/6)
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Happy Groundhog's Day!
Check Teen Biz - If you have a Level Set, complete it now!
Membean 10 (By the end of today, you should have a total of 90 minutes completed since 1/21/2015)
AoW # Teen shot for her advocacy is “the daughter of the whole world,” dad says
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete one tonight!
Teen Biz #13 - Complete 1-2 Activities tonight!
Work on Historical Fiction Book Project
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Membean #1 Due 2/6 (130 minutes completed between 1/21 thru 2/6)
Friday, January 30, 2015
Membean 10 (By the end of today, you should have a total of 80 minutes completed since 1/21/2015)
Teen Biz Completion - Turn in Form
Stereotypes and Media
Homework
Have a Great Weekend!
Work on Historical Fiction Book Project
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #13 Thirty points due Friday (2/13/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Cliques
Bias, Assumptions, and Stereotypes Activity
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Complete 1-2 Teen Biz article activities tonight!
Work on Historical Fiction Book Project
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (1/30/15)
Historical Fiction Book Project - Rough Draft Due 2/6- Project Completion Date 2/9
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Finish Presentations!
Historical Fiction Book Project
Update Historical Fiction Book List and Books
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Complete one Dialectical Journal tonight!
complete 1-2 Teen Biz article activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Complete one or two activities tonight! Thirty points due Friday (1/30/15)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Career Research Report - Turn in Research Project HERE!
Presentations
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete one entry tonight!
Teen Biz #12 - Complete one or two activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 -Thirty points due Friday (1/30/2015)
Monday, January 26, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes (50 minutes should be completed for this week between today and Friday!)
Career Research Report - Turn in Research Project HERE!
Pennant and Speech preparation and practice - Due Tomorrow!
ALL PARTS OF PROJECT ARE DUE TOMORROW!!
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete one entry tonight!
Teen Biz #12 - Complete one or two activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (1/30/15)
Friday, January 23, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes -30 minutes to be completed between 1/21-1/23)
Use rubric to grade your dialectical journals - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Career Research Project - The following parts are due at the end of class on Today!
Turn in Research Project HERE!
Page 1 Title Page Due Today
Page 2 Career Information Page Due Today
Page 3 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 1 Due Today
Page 4 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 2 Due Today
Pennant - Due Tuesday
Speech - Present on Tuesday
**Spelling Test for Spelling Bee Candidates! Ten words!
Homework
Have a Super Weekend!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - SIX due Friday (2/6/15) - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #12 - Thirty points due Friday (1/30/15)
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes (30 minutes to be completed between 1/21-1/23)
Career Research Project - The following parts are due at the end of class on FRIDAY!
Turn in Research Project HERE!
Page 1 Title Page Due Friday
Page 2 Career Information Page Due Friday
Page 3 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 1 Due Friday
Page 4 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 2 Due Friday
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Teen Biz #11 Complete one or two activities tonight
Reminders
Dialectical Journals Due Friday (1/23/15) - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 - Due next Friday (1/30/15)
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 - First Day of 3rd Nine Weeks!!
Membean - 10 minutes (30 minutes due at end of day on Friday!)
Career Research Project - The following parts are due at the end of class on FRIDAY!
Page 1 Title Page Due Friday
Page 2 Career Information Page Due Friday
Page 3 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 1 Due Friday
Page 4 Cost of College and Personal Observations Page - Part 2 Due Friday
Homework
Read 30 minutes! I hope you are enjoying your historical fiction novel!
Dialectical Journals - Complete one entry tonight
Teen Biz #11 Complete one or two activities tonight!
Reminders
Dialectical Journals - Due Friday (1/23/15) - Turn in HERE if you used Google Docs
Teen Biz #11 - Due next Friday (1/30/15)
End 2nd 9 Weeks!!!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
No School for Students - Teacher Workday
Monday, January 19th, 2015
No School - Holiday
Friday, January 16th, 2015
PBiS Activities!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
ACT Results & Self-Assessment with special guest star.... Ms. Reilly
Homework
Read 30 minutes
ONE Dialectical Journal Entry
Teen Biz Due Tomorrow! 60 points from 12/5 through tonight at midnight!
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Membean - Pop Quiz!
AoW #6 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
Check Teen Biz progress!
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Finish AoW #6 - Due tomorrow!
ONE Dialectical Journal Entry
Teen Biz (December 5th through January 16 - 60 points)
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Membean 10 minutes
Historical Fiction Reading
Dialectical Journals
Homework
Read 30 minutes
TWO Dialectical Journal Entries
Teen Biz
Monday, January 12, 2015
Membean 10 minutes
Finish SB Unit 2 Assessments
Historical Fiction Book Selections
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Teen Biz Due Friday! (60 points from 12/5 through 1/16)
Friday, January 9th, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes
Turn in Resolutions Essay Final Copy to this FORM!
SB - Unit 2 Assessment-
Justification comparisons
Enter answers onto Springboard online!
Homework
Teen Biz Due Friday, January 16th
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes
SB - Unit 2 Assessment
Homework
Resolutions Essay - Finish Final Copy - Due Tomorrow!
Teen Biz Due Friday, January 16th
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes
Turn in AoW#5
New Years Resolutions Essay
Rough Draft and Self Edit
New Years Resolutions Essay - Self-Edit Checklist on page 3
Homework
Teen Biz Due Friday, January 16th
Final Copy of New Years Resolutions Essay Due Friday
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Membean - 10 minutes
Where do you want to GO with your LIFE?
New Years Resolutions Essay
Prewriting & Drafting
Homework
Teen Biz Due Friday, January 16th
AoW #5 Due Tomorrow!
Monday, January 5th, 2015
Happy New Year!
Membean - 10 minutes
AoW#5 - Are You a Loser?
AoW Rubric
Talks to inspire New Year's Resolutions TedTalk Playlist
A Better You TedTalk Playlist
Homework
Teen Biz Due Friday, January 16th
Finish AoW #5 - Due Wednesday!
Friday, December 19, 2014
Early Release
The Giver - Movie
Homework
Have a wonderful Holiday Break!
Create wonderful memories to share with family for the years to come!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Giver TEST!
The Giver - Anonymous Survey
Homework
2. Teen Biz #8 Due TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Chapters 21-23
Advanced Reading Project and Test Review
Homework
2. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Chapters 18-20
Advanced Reading Project
Homework
2. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Monday, December 15, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Read Chapters 14-17
Advanced Reading Project
Homework
1. Complete the Dialactical Journal and Titles for Chapters 14-17
2. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Is That Law Real?
Homework
1. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
2. Put together The Giver activities for Chapters 4-13 due Monday!
3. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry or use this LINK for another site to read the book!
Chapters 10-11 QUIZ - Edmodo
Memory Activity
Homework
1. Read Chapters 12-13 in The Giver by Lois Lowry. Try this LINK for reading The Giver.
2. Complete the Dialactical Journal and Title for Chapters 12-13
3. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Complete Advancement of Plot Through Setting
(With partner if 1-3 is complete)
Homework
1. Finish Advancement of Plot Through Setting
2. Read Chapters 10-11 in The Giver by Lois Lowry
3. Complete the Dialactical Journal and Title for Chapters 10-11
4. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
1. Chapters 6-8 QUIZ - Edmodo
2. Complete RAFT Activity
Homework
1. Finish RAFT Activity
2. Read Chapter 9 in The Giver by Lois Lowry
3. Complete the Dialactical Journal and Title for Chapter 9
4. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Monday, December 8, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
Chapters 1-3 FORM
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Read Chapters 4-5
Complete Guided Reading Questions
Homework
1. Finish Guided Reading Questions
2. Read Chapters 6-8 in The Giver by Lois Lowry
3. Complete the Dialactical Journal and Title for Chapters 6-8
4. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Friday, December 5, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Chapters 1-3 Quiz (Edmodo)
Chapters 1-3 Graphic Organizer and Found Poem Activities
Homework
1. Finish Found Poem
2. Teen Biz #8 Due Friday December 19th!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
1. Read Chapters 1-3 (pages 1-25)
2. Complete Dialactical Journals and Plot/Tone Titles for Chapters 1-3 in Activity Guide
3. Complete Chapters 1-3 Graphic Organizer in Activity Guide
Homework:
1. Finish Chapters 1-3 Graphic Organizer
2. Teen Biz #7 Due Tonight at Midnight!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
1. Anticipatory Activity
2. Words of loss, gain and proportion activity
Homework:
1. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, December 5th, 2014
2. Finish Words of loss, gain and proportion activity
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
AOW #4 - “The Giver” Listen Current
Log into Socrative Room # d21b3bc8 and answer the questions!
Lois Lowry Webquest
Membean - 10 minutes
Homework:
1. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, December 5th, 2014
2. Finish any work not completed in class!
Monday, December 1, 2014
SRI Remediation Packet Due for students with decreasing lexile!
Membean - 10 minutes
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Activity Guide - Share with me and allow me to EDIT!
DO NOT attach to your Student Portfolio Website!
Complete Vocabulary Activity - Table Groups
Homework:
1. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, December 5th, 2014
2. Finish Vocabulary Activity - Due Tomorrow!
Friday, November 29, 2014
Black Friday... Bet you didn't know.....
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving - In case you were wondering....
Thanksgiving Mental Floss
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Early Release
Traditions and Rituals Article/Chart
Thanksgiving rituals in your family
What is Taboo?
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #8 Due December 5th
3. SRI Remediation Packet Due December 1st for students with decreasing lexile!
4. Have a wonderful time enjoying the company of family and friends during this long holiday weekend!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
SRI Assessment!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #8 Due December 5th
3. SRI Remediation Packet Due December 1st for students with decreasing lexile!
Monday, November 24, 2014
Create Weebly Website Portfolio
Submit Live Website to this FORM
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #8 Due December 5th
3. SRI Assessment tomorrow!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Edmodo - Quiz #9
Finish AoW - "The Writing is on the Wall"
Watch - How to Use a Comma
Edmodo - No Red Ink app (Complete Comma Assignment)
Membean - 10 minutes
Read!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Turn in Vocabulary!
Membean - 10 minutes
**Submit advertisement video to this FORM
AOW - “The Writing is on the Wall”
Graff/Birkenstein Templates Resource
Sample Two Paragraph Evaluation using Template
Turn in at end of class!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #7 Due TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
Utopian Society Project
Prepare Advertisements
- Read assigned Utopia Booklet
- Prepare 1-2 minute advertisement script with director notes
- Record advertisement using the WeVideo app (3 minute max in recording room)
- Submit advertisement video to this FORM
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
3. Study for Vocabulary Lesson 9 Quiz TOMORROW!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
Utopian Society Project
Complete any additional needed pages - Color!
Finish booklet!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
3. Vocabulary lesson 9 due Thursday!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Membean - 10 minutes
Vocabulary Lesson 9
Quizlet - Copy words and definitions into ISN (NOT from "applied meanings")
Quizlet - Complete the LEARN section for Lesson 9 (NOT the "applied meanings" link)
Read "The Children of the Bounty" and answer the questions. Follow all directions!
Complete "Just the Right Word" (On back of "The Children of the Bounty" sheets)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Continue working on individual jobs for completing Utopian Society Project
3. Vocabulary Lesson 9 due Thursday!
4. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
Friday, November 14th, 2014
Turn in Literature Letter #6 to this FORM
Vocabulary Weeks 5-8 Review Quiz (Open Notes)
Membean - 10 minutes
Utopian Society Project
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Continue working on individual jobs for completing Utopian Society Project
3. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Turn in 5-8 Vocabulary Review Puzzle
Membean - 10 Minutes
Utopian Society Project
Complete at least one page per person (more is better!) - DUE AT END OF CLASS!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Literature Letter #6 Due Friday!!
3. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
2081 Dystopia
Utopian Society Project
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Literature Letter #6 Due Friday!!
3. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
4. Vocabulary Review Puzzle Due Thursday!
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
No School Today!
Go out and have some fun! While you are at it... THANK A VETERAN!
Monday, November 10th, 2014
Sign up for Membean!
Go to www.membean.com/enroll
Enter the code for your core:
Core 1 MQMQ9ZQ
Core 2 MQMQB94
Core 3 MQMQ7YZ
Core 4 MQMQEJQ
Calibrate!
Practice your new words for 10 minutes! (You will need headphones!)
Complete the Lessons 5-8 Review Puzzle
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Literature Letter #6 Due Friday!!
3. Teen Biz #7 Due Friday, November 21st, 2014
4. Vocabulary Review Puzzle Due Thursday!
Friday, November 7th, 2014
- Go to Edmodo and take the QUIZ for Vocabulary Lesson #8
- Finish Curriculet for Harrison Burgeron
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Vocabulary "Word of the Day" Video or online poster due Monday!
Thursday, November 6th 2014
What is a Dystopia?
Small groups: Is a truly utopian society possible? Discuss why/why not…
Anticipate problems in Diddy-Wah-Diddy
Harrison Burgeron Activity
Create an account for Curriculet!
Curriculet Core 1
Curriculet Core 2
Curriculet Core 3
Curriculet Core 4
Scroll down and click on Sign up. Then Click on Sign up with Google.
Find the assignment for Harrison Burgeron - Answer each of the questions and read/watch the annotations as you read.
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #6 Due Friday, November 7th, 2014
4. Vocabulary "Word of the Day" Video or online poster due Monday!
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
1. What is a Utopia?
Watch “Utopia - A Perfect World”
Watch “What is a Utopia?”
2. Read together - Diddy-Wah-Diddy, an African-American folktale. Discuss the meaning of the word idyllic and the idea of living in an idyllic place. What made this an idyllic place?
3. Defining Utopia Activity - Table Groups
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #6 Due Friday, November 7th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Due Thursday! TOMORROW!
4. Vocabulary "Word of the Day" Video or online poster due Monday!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
1. AoW #2
Are You Being Tracked?
Annotate - 8-10 comments/questions in margins!
Questions - Answer the questions on the back of the article.
2. New York Times Vocabulary Word of the Day Contest - Enter by yourself or with a partner!
Turn in FORM for Word of the Day Contest Entry - Due Monday!
*Add WeVideo App or Simplebooklet to your Chromebook Apps. (Clilck on apps icon on bottom left of screen and search for WeVideo or Simplebooklet)
Sign up for the FREE account. Use "Sign in with Google" to create your account!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #6 Due Friday, November 7th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Due Thursday!
4. Vocabulary "Word of the Day" Video or online poster due!
Monday, November 3, 2014
- Go to Edmodo - Take the quiz for Lesson #8
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #8
4. Read “Women in Space” Part 2 and annotate with at least 4 questions. Answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #6 Due Friday, November 7th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Due Thursday!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Happy Halloween!
Turn in Literature Letter #5 to this FORM
Vocabulary Quiz #7 - Edmodo
Happy Halloween - Watch this if you have headphones AND you are FINISHED with the QUIZ!
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The Lottery Discussion Questions
The Lottery Close Reading
The Lottery - Full Movie 1968 (16 minutes)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz #6 Due Friday, November
3. Stay safe tonight! Don't forget to sleep in that extra hour on Sunday morning!
Thursday, October 30th, 2014
**Turn in Vocabulary Lesson #7
Symbolism - "What Kind of Rock Are You?" Activity
Introduction to "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
AoW #1 - "What if the Hunger Games Were Real?"
1. Finish annotations
2. Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
3. Quickwrite - (ISN next page) "What happened when I WON the LOTTERY!"
4. Triple Venn Diagram - "Lotteries"
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Vocabulary Due Thursday!
3. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
4. Bring a STONE to school for class tomorrow! (It must be SMALLER than a golf ball!)
END OF 1ST Nine Weeks!
1. First and Second 9 Weeks - Literature Letter/Reader Response due EVERY OTHER Friday!! (Alternates with TeenBiz)
Literature Letter/Reader Response Requirements
READ EVERY NIGHT!!!
(Journal entries are based on 100+ pages read every 2 weeks- 10 pages per day)
Work on the reading response/literature letter a little bit each night... do not wait until the last minute! Reading contracts are available to anyone who needs some extra support to be successful.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
LAST DAY OF FIRST 9 WEEKS!!!
AoW Instructions - How do you annotate?
The Hunger Games Trailer
AoW #1: What if the Hunger Games Were Real?
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Vocabulary Due Thursday!
3. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
Monday, October 27, 2014
Vocabulary Lesson #7 - Quizlet
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #5
4. Read “Women in Space” Part 1 and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
5. Complete “Just the Right Word” in the "Women in Space" handout.
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Vocabulary Due Thursday!
3. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
Friday, October 24, 2014
1. Go to Edmodo to take Vocabulary Quiz #6
2. Complete the Tone/Mood Word Search!
3. Watch the slide presentations designed by your classmates!
Tone/Mood Game - Word Grid
Tone/Mood Game - Ghost Man
Tone/Mood Game - Flappy Bird
Tone/Mood Game - Heroic Ants
Free Rice - Vocabulary
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
**Turn in Vocabulary Homework!
Recognize how connotations change with nuances of intonation, tone of voice and body language.
1. Denotation, Connotation, and Tone Intensity - Partner Work - Due Friday
2. Turn in Google Presentation HERE! Put your first initial and last name and your partner's first initial and last name at the beginning of the name of your document!
3. Work Teen Biz or study for vocabulary quiz!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due TOMORROW, October 24th, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Recognize how connotations change with nuances of intonation, tone of voice and body language.
Denotation, Connotation, and Tone Intensity - Partner Work - Due Friday
Turn in Google Presentation HERE! Put your first initial and last name and your partner's first initial and last name at the beginning of the name of your document!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #6 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
Recognize how connotations change with nuances of intonation, tone of voice and body language.
Labels Video
Prezi Notes
Discussion of Denotation, Connotation, and Tone Intensity
Denotation, Connotation, and Tone Intensity - Partner Work - Due Friday
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #6 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Vocabulary Lesson 6
1. Go to Quizlet
2. Write word and definition for each word in Lesson #6 in your ISN on the next two blank pages.
(Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #6
4. Read “The Bounty, Part Two” and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
5. Complete questions 1-10 (back of packet).
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due Friday, October 31st, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #6 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
Friday, October 17th, 2014
**Turn in your Literature Letter #4 by filling out this FORM
"Dare to Dream" Young Author's Project
1. Read the instructions for "Dare to Dream" at this LINK
2. Get some ideas for writing by clicking on the link for "Writing Ideas"
3. Create a document for your writing in Google Drive
4. Share with me the URL for your document in this FORM
5. WRITE!! The top 10 entries will get a free homework pass for Literature Letter or Teen Biz!
6. Work on homework if you finish with your "Dare to Dream" entry.
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #5 due October 31st, 2014 (First grade for 2nd semester!)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!!! THIS MARKS THE END OF THE FIRST GRADING PERIOD!!
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
ACT Explore Assessment
Game Day!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #4 due Friday, October 17th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
4. No Wordly Wise vocabulary assignment this week!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Commonly Confused Words and Apostrophes
1. Go to Edmodo
2. Go to the "apps" launcher
3. Go to "No Red Ink"
**You will have to complete a survey that will base your questions on the information you give.
4. Complete the Pretest for Commonly Confused words and Apostrophes
5. Complete the assignment for Apostrophes
6. Watch Word Crimes!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #4 due Friday, October 17th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
4. No Wordly Wise vocabulary assignment this week!
5. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
1. Finish Presentations - Complete evaluation sheets and turn in!
** Go to EDMODO
2. Watch Brain Pop - Tone and Mood
3. Complete Tone and Mood Brain Pop Quiz on Edmodo
4. Read!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #4 due Friday, October 17th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #4 due Friday, October 24th, 2014
4. No Wordly Wise vocabulary assignment this week!
5. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Monday, October 13, 2014
No School - Columbus Day!
Friday, October 10th, 2014
Quiz #5 on Edmodo (Untitled Quiz)
The Hero’s Journey Webquest Presentation Project - PRESENTATIONS!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Have a fantastic three day weekend!
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
The Hero’s Journey Webquest Presentation Project
SPEECH PREPARATION AND PRACTICE
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Activities - Lesson #5 Due Thursday!
4. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Anonymous 8th Grade Small Groups Suggestions Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRGKNRB
The Hero’s Journey Webquest Presentation Project
POSTER
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Activities - Lesson #5 Due Thursday!
4. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
The Hero’s Journey Webquest Presentation Project
RESEARCH
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Activities - Lesson #5 Due Thursday!
4. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Vocabulary Lesson #5
1. Go to Quizlet
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #5
4. Read “The Bounty” Part 1 and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
5. High scores in “Scatter” and in “Race” will receive extra credit points on Friday’s quiz!!!
6. Book Fair in Media Center at --:30. Bring money this week for purchases!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
3. Vocabulary Activities - Lesson #5 Due Thursday!
4. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Friday, October 3, 2014
1. Turn in Literature Letter #3 by completing this FORM. (Place hard copies in basket and/or share Google Doc with me!)
2. Vocabulary Lesson #4 Quiz on Edmodo
3. Finish The Odyssey Guided Reading from Thursday. (Turn in questions when finished!)
4. Complete Vocabulary 1-4 crossword puzzle using your notes in your ISN. (Turn in when finished!)
5. Work on Teen Biz for next week OR read for your next Literature Letter assignment!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
3. Reading Response Lit Letter #4 due Friday, October 17th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
5. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
The Hero’s Journey Archetype - The Initiation
Epic - A long narrative about the deeds of heroes or gods. It can be in prose or poetry.
Example: “Odyssey”
Odyssey begins with the fall of the city of Troy. It tells the story of a Greek warrior, Odysseus on his journey home, to northwest Greece after the Greek victory over the Trojans. This journey takes ten years, during which Odysseus and his men have many adventures. In this excerpt, they venture into the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus and become trapped there. Odysseus must figure out a way to escape the cave alive.
The Odyssey - Video
The Odyssey - Guided Reading
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #3 due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
4. Finish Guided Reading Questions for Odyssey
5. RETURN SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
**Finish Plot Diagram/Hero's Journey compare/contrast activity from yesterday. (Five minutes!)
The Hero’s Journey Archetype - The Departure
1. Log onto Springboard Online (SB 1.6)
2. Click on "My Calendar and Assignments"
3. Click on the "In Class" assignment titled: UNIT 1: The Challenge of Heroism ACTIVITY 1.6: The Departure
4. Read "Assignment Instructions"
5. Read "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" and answer the questions on paper.
6. Click on "Homework" and complete #'s 5, 6, and 7. Homework is due tomorrow!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #3 due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #4 Activities due TOMORROW!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
5. Finish Springboard 1.6 Homework assignment!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Understanding the Hero’s Journey Archetype (SB 1.5)
1. Comical Introduction - The Hero’s Journey Archetype - Types of Archetypal Heroes - (Glove and Boots)
2. Prezi -- -- -- -- Guided Notes - (ISN - Right Side - Add to TOC)
Video Link #1 - The Hero’s Journey in Disney Films
Video Link #2 - The Hero’s Journey in Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz, Star Wars and more Activity Video
PREZI Presentation - Optional for further explanation
Assignment: Compare/Contrast The Hero’s Journey Archetype and Plot Diagram - Plot EACH PART of the THREE steps (see notes) on the plot diagram and provide an example of each using one movie used in one of the video links.. (ISN Left Side - Add to TOC)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #3 due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #4 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Vocabulary Lesson 4
1. Go to Quizlet
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #4
4. Read “The Tiger’s Whisker” and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
5. Complete the analogies page in your packet. Make sure you write the relationship next to the word pairs.
6. High scores in “Scatter” and in “Race” will receive extra credit points on Friday’s quiz!!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter #3 due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #4 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
1. Five minutes to review vocabulary words in ISN.
2. Vocabulary Lesson #3 Quiz on Edmodo
3. Watch Ted Ed “What Makes a Hero”
4. Complete questions on Edmodo about “What Makes a Hero”
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #3 due Friday, October 10th, 2014!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
** Turn in Vocabulary Lesson #3!
Visual Techniques (SB 1.4)
Visual Techniques Activity
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014 - TOMORROW!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Imagery and Framing (SB 1.3 & 1.4)
1. Finish Notes (Visual Techniques)
2. Visual Techniques - Drawings (ISN left side of Visual Techniques Notes)
Framing - Angles - Lighting and Point of View Jigsaw Activity (ISN Right Side)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #3 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
15 Minutes - Finish Map - Staple together
* Create SpringBoard account for online textbook
username: 19firstname_lastname password: Ccs12345!
Go to Springboard Online
Enter code NJZCXV to join Sandpipers ELA
Imagery and Framing (SB 1.3 & 1.4)
1. Read “A Wrinkle in Time” excerpt (SB 1.3 page 9)
Discuss Imagery
2. ISN Notes - Visual Techniques (Scavenger Hunt Notes from 1.3 and 1.4)
Staple notes into pages in ISN - (Add Visual Techniques Notes to TOC)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #3 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Vocabulary Lesson 3 OR The Most Dangerous Game Map Activity
1. Go to Quizlet
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #3
4. Read “Telling Tales” and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
5. Complete LEARN section on Quizlet for Lesson #3 Applied Meanings
6. High scores in “Scatter” and in “Race” will receive extra credit points on Friday’s quiz!!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, October 3rd, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #3 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
1. Turn in Literature Letter #2 by completing this FORM.
2. Five minutes to review vocabulary words in ISN.
3. Vocabulary Lesson #2 Quiz on Edmodo
4. Finish The Most Dangerous Game Compare/Contrast -
5. Work on The Most Dangerous Game Activity - Due at end of class on Monday!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
3. Reading Response Lit Letter #3 due Friday, October 3rd!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Turn in Vocabulary Lesson #2!
The Most Dangerous Game Activity (Continue Friday and Monday)
Compare/Contrast
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due TOMORROW -- Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The Most Dangerous Game Activity
1. With your partner, locate textual evidence (exact quoted material) from the text to support the imagery.
2. Design your map (rough draft)
3. Verify textual evidence and map design with teacher and take paper for final map.
4. Prepare your final copy of your map!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #2 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
SRI Assessment
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #2 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
1. Go to Quizlet - Vocabulary Lesson 2
2. Write word and definition in your ISN on next two blank pages. (Add page numbers to table of contents)
3. Complete the LEARN section on Quizlet
4. Read “The Iceman” and complete the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Complete sentences do not begin with the word ‘because’ unless you follow it up with a complete independent clause. If a question does not have a vocabulary word in it, you must include a vocabulary word in your answer!
5. Write a continuation or a summary about what happens in “The Most Dangerous Game - The Next Chapter”. Include at least SEVEN vocabulary words from Lesson #2 in your summary. (Attach to “Iceman” article)
6. Complete “Speller” section on Quizlet. (You will need your headphones to complete this activity!)
7. Create a study guide in your ISN for the words you find to be most difficult to remember.
8. High scores in “Scatter” and in “Race” will receive extra credit points on Friday’s quiz!!!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Vocabulary Lesson #2 Activities due Thursday!!
4. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
1. Five minutes to review vocabulary words in ISN.
2. Vocabulary Lesson 1 Quiz and “The Most Dangerous Game” Questions
3. Go to NEWS ELA and create an account. Document your information in your agenda book!
4. Join 14-15 SandpiperELA by typing in this code: FOCSI
5. Read the article about “Cool Middle School Kids” and answer the questions (Click the lightbulb!)
6. Join Edmodo 14-15 SandpiperELA by entering group code kfq4sk
7. Respond to the question posted in Edmodo and include a comment about a classmate’s response in a mature, well thought out, respectable paragraph. Click here for an example!
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz Assignment #2 due Friday, September 26th, 2014
*******DANCE TODAY!! ;)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
1. Today in History - Remembering 9/11
2. TURN IN VOCABULARY LESSON 1 PACKET TO FRONT BASKET
3. ISN (Left Side - Opposite Plot Diagram Notes)
4. Plot Diagram for The Most Dangerous Game - Be Creative! Must use COLOR!
- Add parts to Plot Diagram
5. Quizlet - Vocabulary Review Games
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your FICTIONAL novel every week! (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
4. Vocabulary Lesson 1 Quiz on Friday!!! (There will also be questions from class content on the quiz!)
*******DANCE ON FRIDAY!! ;)
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
1. ISN next TWO pages (Right Side)
Plot Diagram Notes
2. Read The Most Dangerous Game
3. ISN (Left Side)
Create Plot Diagram for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
4. Vocabulary Lesson 1 activities due Thursday! Quiz on Friday!!!
*******DANCE ON FRIDAY!! ;)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
1. ISN Page 6 (Right Side)
Vocabulary Terms and Synonyms
**Notebook Check!
2. ISN Page 7 or 8 (Right Side)
Imagery- Notes (Staple)
3. ISN Page 7 or 8 (Left Side)
Create Imagery Chart (Seven Columns)
4. Imagery Active Reading - Read The Most Dangerous Game
Underline words/phrases that are used to create imagery
5. List words/phrases in ISN in the corresponding columns of Imagery Chart
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
4. Vocabulary Lesson 1 activities due Thursday! Quiz on Friday!!!
*******DANCE ON FRIDAY!! ;)
Monday, September 8, 2014
*Warm-up - Create an account at www.quizlet.com
*Join 14-15 SandpipersELA
1. Copy Vocabulary words and definitions - ISN page 7 (right side)
2. Complete “LEARN” for Lesson #1 on Quizlet!
3. Complete Vocabulary Lesson 1 Packet - Due Thursday!
4. Design a study guide/page to help you study the words and meanings - ISN page 7 (left side)
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
4. Vocabulary Lesson 1 activities due Thursday! Quiz on Friday!!!
September 5, 2014 (Friday)
Happy Friday!!!!
Literature Letter Form
Introduction to The Most Dangerous Game - Google Presentation (Slides 1-5)
- Warm-up Challenges List
- Pre-reading activity
- Predictions
ISN Page 6 (left)
-Challenges List
-Predictions
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 19th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
9-4-2014 (Thursday)
Interactive Notebook
Complete Page 5 (Left and Right)
Understanding Challenges - Small Group Activity
Interactive Notebook
Writing Activity (Page 5 ISN - left side)
Think about the context of all four quotes. How does the concept of challenge connect to the concept of heroism? Support your explanation with at least three examples.
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 5th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
9-3-2014 (Wednesday)
Finish Level Set and/or work on Teen Biz points!
Setting up an INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
ALWAYS TITLE and DATE each page!
Right Side = Teacher Input - FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
Left Side = Student Output - ELA related ONLY!
Sandpiper ELA Interactive Notebook 2014-2015
ISN Table of Contents
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 5th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
9-2-2014 (Tuesday)
Teen Biz Requirements
Teen Biz Level Set
**Article activities MUST be from an actual article! Activities from grammar lessons DO NOT count as article activities!
Setup of Reading Response Letter Google Document / Journal
Homework:
1. Read 100 pages in your self-selected FICTIONAL novel (MUST be close to lexile range or discussed with me!!)
2. Reading Response Lit Letter due Friday, September 5th, 2014!! (Minimum of TWO full pages)
3. Teen Biz assignment due Friday, September 12, 2014
8-29-2014 (Friday)
Media Center Today!
How and Why we READ!
Introduction by Mrs. Bright
Journal Requirements - 1st Journal Entry Due 9/12/2014!
Check out at least one fictional NOVEL that falls within (or close to) the parameters set by your lexile level.
Reading requirements - 100 pages per week!!! (Your first 100 pages must be completed by 9/12/14.)
Read!
Homework - Read!
Enjoy this beautiful Labor Day Weekend!
8-28-2014 (Thursday)
Assign Chromebooks to students with signed “User Agreement Contract”
Students without contract MUST call home to remind parent to sign and return tomorrow!
Reading Survey
Who Am I Poem or Where I'm From Poem - Fill in the boxes and then copy and paste the poem into a Google document. Title the document “Who Am I Poem Firstname Lastname” Share the poem with me [email protected].
*Make sure you give me rights to edit.
Explore www.sandpipersela.weebly.com
Homework
1. Finish Poem
2. Bring to class a fictional NOVEL that has a lexile compatible with your lexile range is due in class by MONDAY!
(We will be going to the media center tomorrow!!)
8-27-2014 (Wednesday)
Team Building Activity
Goal to build/make:
-something that flies the farthest when thrown with light force
-something that is the tallest
-an invention to help someone else
Tools
-paper clips
-aluminum foil
-pipe cleaners
-glue stick
-tape
-sticky notes
-paper plates/bowls
-paper cups
-rulers
Rules
-everyone in group must participate
-Only use 3 items (may use all or just a few of the items from the list only)
-Verbal communication only permitted during planning and evaluation/discussion steps
Steps
Plan - Index card - 10 minutes - gather materials
Construct - 10 minutes
Re-evaluate/discussion - 10 minutes
Revise construction
Gallery walk/vote
Discussion
Homework -
1. A fictional NOVEL that has a lexile compatible with your lexile range is due in class by MONDAY!
(We will be going to the media center on Friday!)
8-26-2014 (Tuesday)
Warm-up - Add 5 things that you aspire to BE to your name tag.
Student Activity - Bioglyphs - Interviews and Bioglyphs Challenge
Kindness Train
Kid President
Change the World
Writing Activity - After watching the motivational videos, here are a few things to reflect on in your writing.
You will be writing a letter to Mrs. Gartner to tell her about your “awesome”.
Dear Mrs. Gartner,
First Paragraph (3 or more sentences): What can someone do to be awesome? What can you do to be “more awesome” in language arts, school, and your life?
Second Paragraph (3 or more sentences): Think about the following quotes:
“Do something wonderful, people may imitate it.”
“Do What you can, with what you have, where you are.”
“If you want to change the world, you gotta know about it.”
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”
Choose one quote and explain how it applies to your life and to your road to “awesome”?
Third Paragraph (4 or more sentences): If you could teach the world one thing, what would you teach them and why?
Fourth Paragraph (4 or more sentences): What do you want to be when you grow up and why?
From,
____________________ (your name)
(Reminder: A well developed paragraph will contain a topic sentence, 3-5 specific details used to support the topic sentence, and finally a concluding sentence. Use appropriate transitions to connect thoughts.)
Homework -
** Finish letter!
1. Return all FORMS including:
Chromebook Agreement
ELA Syllabus
2. A fictional NOVEL that has a lexile compatible with your lexile range is due in class by MONDAY!
(We will be going to the media center this week!)
3. Bring to school your class supplies every day!
-composition book
-pencils
-colored pencils
-ear buds
Monday, August 25, 2014
Welcome to Sandpiper ELA! I am looking forward to an AWESOME year!
1. Find your seat..…Find your name on the desk
2. Write homework in agenda book
3. Warm up - Write 5-10 things that you ARE on your name tag - Look at mine for ideas!
Inspirational Video
4. Expectations…. PREZI
ALWAYS FIRST…... Homework into AGENDA!
5. Review - Syllabus
Homework -
1. Return all FORMS including:
Chromebook Agreement
Signed ELA Syllabus
2. A fictional NOVEL that has a lexile compatible with your lexile range is due in class by FRIDAY!!
(We will be going to the media center on Friday!)
3. Bring to school your class supplies every day!
-composition book
-pencils
-colored pencils
-ear buds
-novel