Hi 9Aers--This is where I'll post important information for you about the class, documents you might have missed, and other stuff that's important to know. Check back here often!
Here it is!! Submit your FINAL EXAM by clicking the button below! Woo hoo!!!
May 23-29--Week Overview
--Finishing up Critical Reading Journal conferences this week--you guys are doing AWESOME!
--4th Period Exam: June 4 5th Period Exam: June 5
--You'll get the written portion of your exam on Friday in class and you'll submit it prior to your exam day using a Google Form on the website. You can also download it below--I STRONGLY recommend you start working on it this weekend! I'll put a Submit button here by Sunday night.
--Finishing up Critical Reading Journal conferences this week--you guys are doing AWESOME!
--4th Period Exam: June 4 5th Period Exam: June 5
--You'll get the written portion of your exam on Friday in class and you'll submit it prior to your exam day using a Google Form on the website. You can also download it below--I STRONGLY recommend you start working on it this weekend! I'll put a Submit button here by Sunday night.
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19 May 2015--Tuesday
--Finish Questions for Cyclops (in Writer's Notebook)--due Wednesday
--CRJ Conferences!
--Finish Questions for Cyclops (in Writer's Notebook)--due Wednesday
--CRJ Conferences!
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12 May 2015--Tuesday
--Finish graphic organizer and Reflection Writing--due Wednesday
--What is (or was) your most important relationship? Why?
¨At least 1 page of writing—I’m more concerned about quality and authenticity than about length….
¨Start your writing here…push yourself to fill the entire page!
¨Write honest, write real, write thoughtfully
¨You are turning this in and we are using it in class on Wednesday.
--CRJ Conferences start next week. Get on the Literature Forum and start chatting with your classmates. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!
--Finish graphic organizer and Reflection Writing--due Wednesday
--What is (or was) your most important relationship? Why?
¨At least 1 page of writing—I’m more concerned about quality and authenticity than about length….
¨Start your writing here…push yourself to fill the entire page!
¨Write honest, write real, write thoughtfully
¨You are turning this in and we are using it in class on Wednesday.
--CRJ Conferences start next week. Get on the Literature Forum and start chatting with your classmates. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!
8 May 2015--Friday
* Work on your CRJ and start getting your presentations ready!
* Bars for Books--Monday-Friday next week
--Return MY books and get 1 candy bar
--Donate 4 books (that I actually want and are appropriate for the classroom)--receive 1 candy bar
* Get on the Literature Forum and start posting!
* Work on your CRJ and start getting your presentations ready!
* Bars for Books--Monday-Friday next week
--Return MY books and get 1 candy bar
--Donate 4 books (that I actually want and are appropriate for the classroom)--receive 1 candy bar
* Get on the Literature Forum and start posting!
6, 7, 8 May 2015--Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
* The FINAL draft of your research project is due on Friday by the BEGINNING of your class period.
* ONLY papers received through the Google Form will be accepted; if you just share it with me, I will delete the email--it MUST be submitted through the Google Form. #sorrynotsorry.
* ONLY click the button below if you have gone through ALL 3 CHECKLISTS (white, green and blue) and you are confident that the paper you are turning in follows all the instructions and the rubric. Please remember this is a VERY significant grade, so don't rush it!
* The FINAL draft of your research project is due on Friday by the BEGINNING of your class period.
* ONLY papers received through the Google Form will be accepted; if you just share it with me, I will delete the email--it MUST be submitted through the Google Form. #sorrynotsorry.
* ONLY click the button below if you have gone through ALL 3 CHECKLISTS (white, green and blue) and you are confident that the paper you are turning in follows all the instructions and the rubric. Please remember this is a VERY significant grade, so don't rush it!
5 May 2015--Tuesday
--Finish your Writing Prompt we started in class today (2 pages minimum, front and back of paper)--due Wednesday
--Are you living the life you wish you were living? Why or why not?
--How is life different now than it was 10 years ago? How do you feel about that difference?
--Do you think life is planned out from the time you are born? Why or why not?
--Is your life what you want it to be? Why or why not?
--How is your life now different than you wish it were?
--FINAL draft of research paper is due Friday--There are 3 checklists, don't turn it in yet. I'll show you how tomorrow.
--CRJ Presentations start May 18!
--Visit the Literature Forum CRJ Presentation area and start to post/respond/interact with your classmates and teachers. I PROMISE this will be beneficial to you.
--Finish your Writing Prompt we started in class today (2 pages minimum, front and back of paper)--due Wednesday
--Are you living the life you wish you were living? Why or why not?
--How is life different now than it was 10 years ago? How do you feel about that difference?
--Do you think life is planned out from the time you are born? Why or why not?
--Is your life what you want it to be? Why or why not?
--How is your life now different than you wish it were?
--FINAL draft of research paper is due Friday--There are 3 checklists, don't turn it in yet. I'll show you how tomorrow.
--CRJ Presentations start May 18!
--Visit the Literature Forum CRJ Presentation area and start to post/respond/interact with your classmates and teachers. I PROMISE this will be beneficial to you.
23 April 2015--Thursday
--Rough draft of your research paper is due MONDAY at the beginning of the hour. It MUST be shared with me for credit. I am looking for solid, fully developed drafts here--including evidence and analysis, etc. Please don't miss this deadline.
--Also, by popular demand, there is now a Literature Forum on our website. You are welcome to use this site to discuss books, read about what others are reading right now and interact with your classmates. Please visit the site and check it out. Each week I'll post a new question, but there is also a Free Response area. The forum is not a grade nor is it extra credit--it's just a place to talk about books--awesome! :)
--Rough draft of your research paper is due MONDAY at the beginning of the hour. It MUST be shared with me for credit. I am looking for solid, fully developed drafts here--including evidence and analysis, etc. Please don't miss this deadline.
--Also, by popular demand, there is now a Literature Forum on our website. You are welcome to use this site to discuss books, read about what others are reading right now and interact with your classmates. Please visit the site and check it out. Each week I'll post a new question, but there is also a Free Response area. The forum is not a grade nor is it extra credit--it's just a place to talk about books--awesome! :)
21 April 2015--Tuesday
--Outline for paper due at BEGINNING of class tomorrow (Wednesday)
See English 9 page for HW and for example of outline.
--Outline for paper due at BEGINNING of class tomorrow (Wednesday)
See English 9 page for HW and for example of outline.
20 April 2015--Monday
--Your NOTE PACKET Is due tomorrow by the end of the hour. I would strongly recommend walking into class on Tuesday with all or at least 4 of your articles and notes finished.
--Today in class we introduced the Outline for this--this Outline is due on Wednesday (April 22) and is a 30 point assignment.
--Completion of the NOTES and the OUTLINE are your entry into starting to type your rough drafts!
--Your NOTE PACKET Is due tomorrow by the end of the hour. I would strongly recommend walking into class on Tuesday with all or at least 4 of your articles and notes finished.
--Today in class we introduced the Outline for this--this Outline is due on Wednesday (April 22) and is a 30 point assignment.
--Completion of the NOTES and the OUTLINE are your entry into starting to type your rough drafts!
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17 April 2015--Friday
--Today in class we worked on your Article Notes for research--you should have a minimum of 3 articles done on Monday when you return. You need 5 total. Visit the Research Page of this website if you lost or forgot your articles.
--Today in class we worked on your Article Notes for research--you should have a minimum of 3 articles done on Monday when you return. You need 5 total. Visit the Research Page of this website if you lost or forgot your articles.
16 April 2015--Thursday
--Today in class we worked on your Article Notes for your research--you have 5 articles and 5 pages of notes (using the note template, available on the research page HERE, if you lost it) due on April 21 (Tuesday). Each note page is 20 points which makes this a 100 point assignment.
--If you were absent, you should plan to do at LEAST 2 articles tonight for homework so you have 2 completed when you return to class on Friday.
--Today in class we worked on your Article Notes for your research--you have 5 articles and 5 pages of notes (using the note template, available on the research page HERE, if you lost it) due on April 21 (Tuesday). Each note page is 20 points which makes this a 100 point assignment.
--If you were absent, you should plan to do at LEAST 2 articles tonight for homework so you have 2 completed when you return to class on Friday.
15 April 2015--Wednesday
--Critical Reading Journals--2x/week for 15-20 minutes--don't fall behind!
--Start to get familiar with the RESEARCH PROJECT page on this website--it has all the documents you need!
--Critical Reading Journals--2x/week for 15-20 minutes--don't fall behind!
--Start to get familiar with the RESEARCH PROJECT page on this website--it has all the documents you need!
14 April 2015--Tuesday
Work on your Critical Reading Journal--really push yourself towards analysis using the CRJ prompts I gave you a few weeks ago in class (salmon colored sheet)--conferences start in a month!
Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read!!!
Work on your Critical Reading Journal--really push yourself towards analysis using the CRJ prompts I gave you a few weeks ago in class (salmon colored sheet)--conferences start in a month!
Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read!!!
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31 March 2015--Tuesday
--Summary Analysis #1--due Wednesday. Credit/No Credit. Must be handwritten.
* If you were absent Tuesday, email me to get the full assignment.
--Summary Analysis #1--due Wednesday. Credit/No Credit. Must be handwritten.
* If you were absent Tuesday, email me to get the full assignment.
30 March 2015--Monday
--CRJ Draft 2--due tomorrow (this MUST BE PRINTED before you come to class. I will no longer print your stuff. Get it together and make a plan)
Create a 2nd draft of your writing, this time incorporating:
2nd draft must include the following:
--A thesis statement (what you are proving in your paper)
--Answers to all the questions from your table mate using examples.
Yes, you MUST print it. It says that on the original assignment.
--CRJ Draft 2--due tomorrow (this MUST BE PRINTED before you come to class. I will no longer print your stuff. Get it together and make a plan)
Create a 2nd draft of your writing, this time incorporating:
2nd draft must include the following:
--A thesis statement (what you are proving in your paper)
--Answers to all the questions from your table mate using examples.
Yes, you MUST print it. It says that on the original assignment.
27 March 2015--Friday
--CRJ Prompt response--due Monday (typed, 1 page minimum, 12 point Times New Roman)
Pleas remember that YOU need to print it before class. Sharing it with me is not enough--PRINT IT! :)
Click HERE to remind yourself on MLA formatting/heading, etc.
--CRJ Prompt response--due Monday (typed, 1 page minimum, 12 point Times New Roman)
Pleas remember that YOU need to print it before class. Sharing it with me is not enough--PRINT IT! :)
Click HERE to remind yourself on MLA formatting/heading, etc.
26 March 2015
--Critical Reading Journal--2 x per week for 15-20 minutes per time. Use the sheet I gave you in class to help you push past just simple summary for your writing. Also remember, that it is totally ok to go back and write about a book you finished awhile ago--that's great!
--Critical Reading Journal--2 x per week for 15-20 minutes per time. Use the sheet I gave you in class to help you push past just simple summary for your writing. Also remember, that it is totally ok to go back and write about a book you finished awhile ago--that's great!
23 March 2015--Monday
-Romeo and Juliet Projects--due THURSDAY
--Read, read, read--goal check on Friday
--CRJ Entries!
-Romeo and Juliet Projects--due THURSDAY
--Read, read, read--goal check on Friday
--CRJ Entries!
19 March 2015--Thursday
--Critical Reading Journal--2 x per week for 15-20 minutes.
--BRING your CRJ to class starting March 23 for check-ins with Ms. Alt
--Questions 2, 3, 4 for West Side Story--due Friday
--Critical Reading Journal--2 x per week for 15-20 minutes.
--BRING your CRJ to class starting March 23 for check-ins with Ms. Alt
--Questions 2, 3, 4 for West Side Story--due Friday
16 March 2015--Monday
--Romeo and Juliet UNIT test--Tuesday (yes, even if you were absent Monday, you need to plan to take this test!)
--Romeo and Juliet UNIT test--Tuesday (yes, even if you were absent Monday, you need to plan to take this test!)
6 March 2015--Friday (Ms. Alt is absent)
--Finish reading ALL of Act IV (4) in either your big Insights book or in your small RJ book. Take summary/event notes on the entire act. Be prepared with these on Monday
--CRJ Entries--at least 2x/week for 15-20 minutes of writing per time.
--SSR Goal check is on March 11 (Thursday) and you need to read at minimum 100 pages in your books this week.
--Finish reading ALL of Act IV (4) in either your big Insights book or in your small RJ book. Take summary/event notes on the entire act. Be prepared with these on Monday
--CRJ Entries--at least 2x/week for 15-20 minutes of writing per time.
--SSR Goal check is on March 11 (Thursday) and you need to read at minimum 100 pages in your books this week.
23 February 2015--Monday
Quiz over Act II of Romeo and Juliet--Tuesday--open note
CRJ 2 times/week for 15-20 minutes of writing
SSR goal check--Wednesday for 5th period, 3-2-2015 (Monday) for 4th period
Quiz over Act II of Romeo and Juliet--Tuesday--open note
CRJ 2 times/week for 15-20 minutes of writing
SSR goal check--Wednesday for 5th period, 3-2-2015 (Monday) for 4th period
19 February 2015--Thursday
--4th period--Finish Scene 3 SUMMARY (3 sentences or less) and TRANSLATION of 3 quotations--due Friday.
Click HERE for the No Fear Shakespeare text that translates this into modern English for you. You're welcome.
--4th period--Finish Scene 3 SUMMARY (3 sentences or less) and TRANSLATION of 3 quotations--due Friday.
Click HERE for the No Fear Shakespeare text that translates this into modern English for you. You're welcome.
18 February 2015--Wednesday
--Socratic Seminar Reflection Questions (back of rubric)--due Thursday
--Act II, Scene 2, 3, 4, 5 Questions--Due Friday (We'll read Scene 3 and 4 in class; 5 and 6 you need to read on your own. Here is a link to the No Fear Shakespeare that will have a better translation for you. You're welcome, my young ones.
LINK: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_124.html
--Socratic Seminar Reflection Questions (back of rubric)--due Thursday
--Act II, Scene 2, 3, 4, 5 Questions--Due Friday (We'll read Scene 3 and 4 in class; 5 and 6 you need to read on your own. Here is a link to the No Fear Shakespeare that will have a better translation for you. You're welcome, my young ones.
LINK: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_124.html
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17 February 2015--Tuesday
--Hi Guys--I'm going to be absent on Tuesday; I'm super sorry as I know we have our Socratic Seminar scheduled, but I have a family emergency that I need to take care of; I'll be back on Wednesday, I'm pretty sure, and we will do our Seminar then. Again, I am super sorry, but it can't be avoided. You are welcome to email me throughout the day if you have any questions.
--Wednesday we'll do your seminar and we'll also do your reading goal check. Then Thursday we'll jump back into Romeo and Juliet. Use the time to get some work on your CRJ done too.
--Hi Guys--I'm going to be absent on Tuesday; I'm super sorry as I know we have our Socratic Seminar scheduled, but I have a family emergency that I need to take care of; I'll be back on Wednesday, I'm pretty sure, and we will do our Seminar then. Again, I am super sorry, but it can't be avoided. You are welcome to email me throughout the day if you have any questions.
--Wednesday we'll do your seminar and we'll also do your reading goal check. Then Thursday we'll jump back into Romeo and Juliet. Use the time to get some work on your CRJ done too.
13 February 2015--Friday
--Prepare for your Socratic Seminar on Tuesday--remember, you want to walk into the room with SO many notes and ideas and specific examples that you feel super confident. Videos and texts are below.
--Work on your CRJ and on your SSR books!
--Prepare for your Socratic Seminar on Tuesday--remember, you want to walk into the room with SO many notes and ideas and specific examples that you feel super confident. Videos and texts are below.
--Work on your CRJ and on your SSR books!
10 February 2015--Tuesday
--Writing Prompt--due Wednesday
Discussion/Writing Prompt: You should plan to spend at least 15 minutes developing your answers to this. You should give examples from your own life and from the play to support your answers.
Due Wednesday!
----Based on your reading thus far, do you believe it is possible for Romeo and Juliet to have fallen in love with one another as quickly as they do? Why or why not? Is it possible to love a person by only seeing his/her face? If not, then what does it mean to be in “true love” with a person? Is love different than lust? Does love make humans do silly things? Does love make you more or less likely to make positive decisions? Find evidence from the text and from your life to support your answers.
--Critical Reading Journal--2 times/per week; 15-20 minutes per writing; date your entries
--Prep for the Socratic Seminar (2/17/2015---NEXT Tuesday). Click here for the rubric (I'll give you hard copies tomorrow) or look below to review it. This is an assessment grade and verbal participation is required!
--Writing Prompt--due Wednesday
Discussion/Writing Prompt: You should plan to spend at least 15 minutes developing your answers to this. You should give examples from your own life and from the play to support your answers.
Due Wednesday!
----Based on your reading thus far, do you believe it is possible for Romeo and Juliet to have fallen in love with one another as quickly as they do? Why or why not? Is it possible to love a person by only seeing his/her face? If not, then what does it mean to be in “true love” with a person? Is love different than lust? Does love make humans do silly things? Does love make you more or less likely to make positive decisions? Find evidence from the text and from your life to support your answers.
--Critical Reading Journal--2 times/per week; 15-20 minutes per writing; date your entries
--Prep for the Socratic Seminar (2/17/2015---NEXT Tuesday). Click here for the rubric (I'll give you hard copies tomorrow) or look below to review it. This is an assessment grade and verbal participation is required!
9 February 2015--Monday
--Open note quiz over Romeo and Juliet Act I--Tuesday
--CRJ--2 times per week for 15-20 minutes each time; make sure to date each entry!
--Read, read, read, read.
--Remember that your Socratic Seminar is on Tuesday February 17, 2015. I'll give you a rubric on Wednesday, but make sure you start to prepare and watch the videos, take note, annotate, etc.
--Open note quiz over Romeo and Juliet Act I--Tuesday
--CRJ--2 times per week for 15-20 minutes each time; make sure to date each entry!
--Read, read, read, read.
--Remember that your Socratic Seminar is on Tuesday February 17, 2015. I'll give you a rubric on Wednesday, but make sure you start to prepare and watch the videos, take note, annotate, etc.
6 February 2015--Friday
--Work on your CRJ! Click on the page above for more information.
--Begin prepping for your Coffee Chat/Socratic Seminar on Tuesday February 17,2015. Use the links below!
Note--some of these are harder to understand than others--make sure to demonstrate your perseverance and your grit--don't give up. Push yourself to develop your understanding as best you can! You GOT this.
--Work on your CRJ! Click on the page above for more information.
--Begin prepping for your Coffee Chat/Socratic Seminar on Tuesday February 17,2015. Use the links below!
Note--some of these are harder to understand than others--make sure to demonstrate your perseverance and your grit--don't give up. Push yourself to develop your understanding as best you can! You GOT this.
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5 February 2015--Thursday
--Start working on your CRJ for 2nd semester. Remember--2-3 times of writing per week for 15-20 minutes at a time. Start NOW, trust me!
--Start working on your CRJ for 2nd semester. Remember--2-3 times of writing per week for 15-20 minutes at a time. Start NOW, trust me!
3 February 2015--Tuesday--EXTRA CREDIT!
--The first 2 people to email me can get some extra credit for bookshelf organization tomorrow morning before school from 7:00-7:35am. Email me now to confirm your spot!
--The first 2 people to email me can get some extra credit for bookshelf organization tomorrow morning before school from 7:00-7:35am. Email me now to confirm your spot!
2 February 2015--Monday--Snow Day!
--Initiation Ceremony is TUESDAY. Please ensure you're ready!
--Read, read, read, read--enjoy your day curled up with a great book!
--Initiation Ceremony is TUESDAY. Please ensure you're ready!
--Read, read, read, read--enjoy your day curled up with a great book!
30 January 2015--Friday
For the Initiation Ceremony on MONDAY, make sure to bring the following:
--A printed, clean, corrected copy of your Purpose Statement (it must be printed, I can't do it for you)
--A copy of your favorite book, or a picture of the cover
--Your 30 second speech (remember, put some of your heart into this!)
--Your artifact to leave in the classroom
For the Initiation Ceremony on MONDAY, make sure to bring the following:
--A printed, clean, corrected copy of your Purpose Statement (it must be printed, I can't do it for you)
--A copy of your favorite book, or a picture of the cover
--Your 30 second speech (remember, put some of your heart into this!)
--Your artifact to leave in the classroom
29 January 2015--Thursday--SNOW DAY
Hi guys! I think we will move the vocab quiz to FRIDAY and then the Initiation Day to Monday--if that sounds good? I want to make sure you are all super ready for both the quiz and the ceremony, so please let me know if you need help with the Ceremony. I put links below for the Quack 4 information.
Quizlet Link: http://quizlet.com/808396/sat-quack-4-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Another link for words: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/257355#view=notes
Vocab Quiz--FRIDAY
Initiation Ceremony--MONDAY
Also, read, read, read--I would love to see you really surpass your goals this week!
Hi guys! I think we will move the vocab quiz to FRIDAY and then the Initiation Day to Monday--if that sounds good? I want to make sure you are all super ready for both the quiz and the ceremony, so please let me know if you need help with the Ceremony. I put links below for the Quack 4 information.
Quizlet Link: http://quizlet.com/808396/sat-quack-4-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Another link for words: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/257355#view=notes
Vocab Quiz--FRIDAY
Initiation Ceremony--MONDAY
Also, read, read, read--I would love to see you really surpass your goals this week!
28 January 2015--Wednesday
--Vocabulary Quiz is Thursday--STUDY!
--Rewatch the John Green video below and update your notes if necessary.
--Ensure you have everything ready for Friday's Initiation Ceremony (Purpose Statement printed, etc)
--Start to work on CRJ for your choice reading novel (remember your goal should be to write for about 15-20 minutes 2 times a week in there--trust me when I say not to leave it to the last minute!)
--Vocabulary Quiz is Thursday--STUDY!
--Rewatch the John Green video below and update your notes if necessary.
--Ensure you have everything ready for Friday's Initiation Ceremony (Purpose Statement printed, etc)
--Start to work on CRJ for your choice reading novel (remember your goal should be to write for about 15-20 minutes 2 times a week in there--trust me when I say not to leave it to the last minute!)
26 January 2015--Monday
--Romeo and Juliet anticipation guide (pink paper)--due Tuesday
--Flashcards for all your vocabulary words--due Wednesday
--Initiation Ceremony Day--Friday
--Romeo and Juliet anticipation guide (pink paper)--due Tuesday
--Flashcards for all your vocabulary words--due Wednesday
--Initiation Ceremony Day--Friday
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23 January 2015--Friday
--Book Talk is due Monday!
--Read for at least an hour in your SSR book--curl up and enjoying reading!!
--Initiation Ceremony is next week on Friday--let me know if you need help thinking through what you want to share.
--Book Talk is due Monday!
--Read for at least an hour in your SSR book--curl up and enjoying reading!!
--Initiation Ceremony is next week on Friday--let me know if you need help thinking through what you want to share.
22 January 2015--Thursday
--Finish Portrait Writing in Writer's Notebook--due Friday (If you were absent for the Chicago trip, this is STILL due on Friday!)
Choose 1 of the pictures from the Power Point that particularly struck you and write that person’s story:
¨What are they thinking about?
¨What are they worried about?
¨What is their history? What is their future?
¨What are they wondering?
¨What are they fearful of? What do they dream of? What do they hope for?
¨Who are they to the world?
¨What are his/her secrets?
--Book Talk--due 1/26/2015 (Monday)--see below!
--QUACK 4 Vocabulary Quiz--1/29/2015 (Thursday)
--Initiation Day for English 9A--1/30/2015 (Friday)--We'll discuss and answer questions on Friday
--Finish Portrait Writing in Writer's Notebook--due Friday (If you were absent for the Chicago trip, this is STILL due on Friday!)
Choose 1 of the pictures from the Power Point that particularly struck you and write that person’s story:
¨What are they thinking about?
¨What are they worried about?
¨What is their history? What is their future?
¨What are they wondering?
¨What are they fearful of? What do they dream of? What do they hope for?
¨Who are they to the world?
¨What are his/her secrets?
--Book Talk--due 1/26/2015 (Monday)--see below!
--QUACK 4 Vocabulary Quiz--1/29/2015 (Thursday)
--Initiation Day for English 9A--1/30/2015 (Friday)--We'll discuss and answer questions on Friday
21 January 2015--Wednesday
--Book Talk--due 1/26/2015 (Monday) See Example below!
--Self/Class Evaluation (see below)--due Thursday--please take the time to work on this thoughtfully and carefully; if I can tell you rushed it, I will hand it back to you to redo.
--Book Talk--due 1/26/2015 (Monday) See Example below!
--Self/Class Evaluation (see below)--due Thursday--please take the time to work on this thoughtfully and carefully; if I can tell you rushed it, I will hand it back to you to redo.
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20 January 2015--Tuesday
--Read in your SSR book for at least 20 minutes tonight!
Materials needed for 2nd semester--by Wednesday
1) Writer's Notebook--you can use the same one from First semester if you still have it.
2) Critical Reader's Journal--single subject notebook is fine
3) Pens and pencils--everyday!
4) SSR book--everyday!
5) 3 Ring Binder with the following divisions:
--Vocabulary
--Class notes (with notebook paper)
--Book notes (with notebook paper)
--Read in your SSR book for at least 20 minutes tonight!
Materials needed for 2nd semester--by Wednesday
1) Writer's Notebook--you can use the same one from First semester if you still have it.
2) Critical Reader's Journal--single subject notebook is fine
3) Pens and pencils--everyday!
4) SSR book--everyday!
5) 3 Ring Binder with the following divisions:
--Vocabulary
--Class notes (with notebook paper)
--Book notes (with notebook paper)
19 January 2015 (MONDAY--Ms. Alt is absent!)
--Please make sure your vocabulary sheet is finished by Tuesday when I return. That means Part of Speech, synonym and sentence for all words. Thank you!
--Please make sure your vocabulary sheet is finished by Tuesday when I return. That means Part of Speech, synonym and sentence for all words. Thank you!
9 January 2015 (Friday)--Snow Day!
Woo hoo! See, I thought there might be a Snow Day--I hope you all packed your backpacks like I suggested!
--Final Draft of your Purpose Statement is due by 11:59pm on SUNDAY night (11/11/2015)--As in 1 minute before midnight and YES, I will be checking the timestamp, so please do't test this (I'm thinking in particular of one student in my 4th period class who shall remain nameless....)
--Make sure you edit it for grammar, spelling, etc with a fine tooth comb--the editing checklist is below for you!
--Work on your Midterm this weekend.
--Questions? Email me! Please address your email politely, beginning with "Hello Ms. Alt" or "Dear Ms. Alt"--not with a demand, such as "Tell me what the homework was"--that makes me feel sad. Politeness is the key to success in some situations!
[email protected]
Woo hoo! See, I thought there might be a Snow Day--I hope you all packed your backpacks like I suggested!
--Final Draft of your Purpose Statement is due by 11:59pm on SUNDAY night (11/11/2015)--As in 1 minute before midnight and YES, I will be checking the timestamp, so please do't test this (I'm thinking in particular of one student in my 4th period class who shall remain nameless....)
--Make sure you edit it for grammar, spelling, etc with a fine tooth comb--the editing checklist is below for you!
--Work on your Midterm this weekend.
--Questions? Email me! Please address your email politely, beginning with "Hello Ms. Alt" or "Dear Ms. Alt"--not with a demand, such as "Tell me what the homework was"--that makes me feel sad. Politeness is the key to success in some situations!
[email protected]
7 January 2015 (Wednesday)
--Final draft of PS due by 1/11/2015 at 11:59pm (SUNDAY). Remember what I've been saying--this is a BIG paper, do not rush. Spend time to be truly, unbelievably and awesomely amazing. You are worth it! :)
--Final draft of PS due by 1/11/2015 at 11:59pm (SUNDAY). Remember what I've been saying--this is a BIG paper, do not rush. Spend time to be truly, unbelievably and awesomely amazing. You are worth it! :)
6 January 2015 (Tuesday)
--Rough draft of Purpose Statement due on Wednesday
--Final draft due by 11/11/2015 at 11:59pm via Google or hard copy to me on Friday before you leave.
--Rough draft of Purpose Statement due on Wednesday
--Final draft due by 11/11/2015 at 11:59pm via Google or hard copy to me on Friday before you leave.
5 January 2015 (Monday)--It's a brand new year!
--TKAMB Questions due Tuesday--choose 10 of the 18 I gave you. Please SPEND TIME to do these well; we are using them in discussion all week.
--Purpose Statement Rough Draft--due Wednesday (handwritten or typed)
--Some of you mentioned you knew people who might want to donate to our classroom and to my current grant--PLEASE share this link with those folks and encourage them to donate today! Thank you!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE VIA DONOR'S CHOOSE
--TKAMB Questions due Tuesday--choose 10 of the 18 I gave you. Please SPEND TIME to do these well; we are using them in discussion all week.
--Purpose Statement Rough Draft--due Wednesday (handwritten or typed)
--Some of you mentioned you knew people who might want to donate to our classroom and to my current grant--PLEASE share this link with those folks and encourage them to donate today! Thank you!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE VIA DONOR'S CHOOSE
19 December 2014 (Friday)
Happy holiday break!
--Finish reading TKAMB--due 1/5/2014
--TKAMB questions (10)--due 1/6/2014
--Rough draft of Purpose Statement due 1/7/2014
--Read, read, read, read, read! I will post some suggestions on the blog as I read this break--I have about 20 books I'm planning to get through including some YA titles that I think should be awesome!
--THERE IS EXTRA CREDIT ON THE BLOG--IT REQUIRES A NETFLIX ACCOUNT.
Happy holiday break!
--Finish reading TKAMB--due 1/5/2014
--TKAMB questions (10)--due 1/6/2014
--Rough draft of Purpose Statement due 1/7/2014
--Read, read, read, read, read! I will post some suggestions on the blog as I read this break--I have about 20 books I'm planning to get through including some YA titles that I think should be awesome!
--THERE IS EXTRA CREDIT ON THE BLOG--IT REQUIRES A NETFLIX ACCOUNT.
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15 December 2014 (Monday)
--Writing Prompt for group--Tuesday--2 pages in WN or typed, "What isn't being talked about in schools that needs to be talked about in schools?"
--Theme Notebook--due Wednesday by 3:15pm
--Final draft of family essay--due by Friday at 2:35pm
--TKAMB Questions--due 1/6 (Tuesday)
--Writing Prompt for group--Tuesday--2 pages in WN or typed, "What isn't being talked about in schools that needs to be talked about in schools?"
--Theme Notebook--due Wednesday by 3:15pm
--Final draft of family essay--due by Friday at 2:35pm
--TKAMB Questions--due 1/6 (Tuesday)
12 December 2014 (Friday)
--Writing Prompt for Tuesday (2 pages in Writer's Notebook or typed): "What isn't being talked about in schools that needs to be talked about in schools?"
--Theme Journals for TKAMB due by Wednesday at 3:15pm
--Final draft of family essay due (printed in MLA format) to Ms. Alt anytime before Friday December 19 at 2:35p
--Writing Prompt for Tuesday (2 pages in Writer's Notebook or typed): "What isn't being talked about in schools that needs to be talked about in schools?"
--Theme Journals for TKAMB due by Wednesday at 3:15pm
--Final draft of family essay due (printed in MLA format) to Ms. Alt anytime before Friday December 19 at 2:35p
8 December 2014 (Monday)
2nd draft of your Family Essay due to your group on Wednesday
2 Theme Notebook entries for TKAMB due by TUESDAY (12/16) at 3:15pm
Chapters 11-16 reading--due Friday (you will have an open note quiz)
2nd draft of your Family Essay due to your group on Wednesday
2 Theme Notebook entries for TKAMB due by TUESDAY (12/16) at 3:15pm
Chapters 11-16 reading--due Friday (you will have an open note quiz)
5 December 2014 (Friday)
--Reading Goal-checking on Tuesday
--Chapters 11-16 of TKAMB reading due on 12/12 (Friday)
--Reading Goal-checking on Tuesday
--Chapters 11-16 of TKAMB reading due on 12/12 (Friday)
4 December 2014 (Thursday)
--Reading in TKAMB Chapters 1-11--due Friday. Remember that the audio version is on the Blog page of the website!
--Reading in TKAMB Chapters 1-11--due Friday. Remember that the audio version is on the Blog page of the website!
2 December 2014 (Tuesday)
See below -- same as Monday's homework!
See below -- same as Monday's homework!
1 December 2014 (Monday)
--Read and respond to all your group member's essays in your group following Step 3--due Wednesday (see below for information)--I am looking for HEAVILY annotated texts here, people!
--TKAMB Reading Schedule--Chapters 1-11 due Friday (True!)--I also put the FULL AUDIO of the book on the Blog page, so head over there if you want to listen to it as you read.
--Interview questions for Harper Lee (2-3 questions, 1 about TKAMB specifically)--due Thursday in class!
Step 3: ALL group members (including the writer) takes 5 minutes with the piece to develop their feedback, questions, thoughts and ideas. Every group member should be writing RIGHT ON the piece. Use the screenshot below for some ideas of things to mark. Make sure to include at least 1 positive piece of feedback and 1 critical piece
--Read and respond to all your group member's essays in your group following Step 3--due Wednesday (see below for information)--I am looking for HEAVILY annotated texts here, people!
--TKAMB Reading Schedule--Chapters 1-11 due Friday (True!)--I also put the FULL AUDIO of the book on the Blog page, so head over there if you want to listen to it as you read.
--Interview questions for Harper Lee (2-3 questions, 1 about TKAMB specifically)--due Thursday in class!
Step 3: ALL group members (including the writer) takes 5 minutes with the piece to develop their feedback, questions, thoughts and ideas. Every group member should be writing RIGHT ON the piece. Use the screenshot below for some ideas of things to mark. Make sure to include at least 1 positive piece of feedback and 1 critical piece
25 November 2014 (Tuesday)
--Family personal essay is due on Monday. Click below to download the file with instructions. If you are confused or need help, EMAIL me now, don't just not do it! You must bring 4 copies to share with your group on Monday. We are USING this in class, so make sure to bring your copies or ask me to make copies for you. I cannot make copies after 8am on Monday, so you MUST get those to me before then!
If you need help with To Kill A Mockingbird, click on the BLOG page and there are some resources there to help you. I am going to help you a bit on Monday too!
--Family personal essay is due on Monday. Click below to download the file with instructions. If you are confused or need help, EMAIL me now, don't just not do it! You must bring 4 copies to share with your group on Monday. We are USING this in class, so make sure to bring your copies or ask me to make copies for you. I cannot make copies after 8am on Monday, so you MUST get those to me before then!
If you need help with To Kill A Mockingbird, click on the BLOG page and there are some resources there to help you. I am going to help you a bit on Monday too!
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24 November 2014 (Monday)
--Read in your SSR book (You should have finished at LEAST 3 books by this point in the school year)
--To Kill A Mockingbird Reading Schedule--Keep track of your due dates.
--Family Writing Piece--due Monday December 1, 2014 and you must bring copies for everyone in your Writer's Group. If you want me to make the copies for you, you must share it with me or email me by Sunday night at 7pm. The document is below if you forgot what the assignment is.
--Read in your SSR book (You should have finished at LEAST 3 books by this point in the school year)
--To Kill A Mockingbird Reading Schedule--Keep track of your due dates.
--Family Writing Piece--due Monday December 1, 2014 and you must bring copies for everyone in your Writer's Group. If you want me to make the copies for you, you must share it with me or email me by Sunday night at 7pm. The document is below if you forgot what the assignment is.
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21 November 2014 (Friday)
--Read, annotate and do the following with the "Heaven" piece below. Have this finished and ready to discuss on Monday when you come to class.
Clarifying questions (at least 3)
Favorite lines (underline at least 3 lines you like)
Powerful word choice (at least 4 examples)
Critical feedback (at least 3 pieces to improve)
Positive feedback (at least 1 piece)
--Read and annotate the America's On Sale piece below. Have this finished and ready to discuss on Monday when you come to class.
--Read, annotate and do the following with the "Heaven" piece below. Have this finished and ready to discuss on Monday when you come to class.
Clarifying questions (at least 3)
Favorite lines (underline at least 3 lines you like)
Powerful word choice (at least 4 examples)
Critical feedback (at least 3 pieces to improve)
Positive feedback (at least 1 piece)
--Read and annotate the America's On Sale piece below. Have this finished and ready to discuss on Monday when you come to class.
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20 November 2014 (Thursday)
--Vocabulary Quiz (NO notes)--Friday
* Remember, if you are going on Mockingjay field trip, you MUST take the quiz on Friday at some point--NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not take it on Friday, I am giving you a 0. BOOM. Hiss.
--Vocabulary Quiz (NO notes)--Friday
* Remember, if you are going on Mockingjay field trip, you MUST take the quiz on Friday at some point--NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not take it on Friday, I am giving you a 0. BOOM. Hiss.
19 November 2014 (Wednesday--Snow Day #2)
Happy Snow Day Part II! I assume we will have school tomorrow and if we do:
--Speech is due--final draft--must be printed and typed and ready to go when you come to class.
--Writer's Notebook assignment with your Writer's Group (whatever topic you chose) is also due.
Happy Snow Day Part II! I assume we will have school tomorrow and if we do:
--Speech is due--final draft--must be printed and typed and ready to go when you come to class.
--Writer's Notebook assignment with your Writer's Group (whatever topic you chose) is also due.
18 November 2014 (Tuesday)
Happy Snow Day!!! Woo hoo!!! Please make sure that your speech is finished for Wednesday--typed and printed when you come to class. If you want me to edit it on Google Docs, please feel free to share it! Vocabulary Quiz and Writer's Group work will still be due on Thursday and Friday, so start to study/work on it now!
Happy Snow Day!!! Woo hoo!!! Please make sure that your speech is finished for Wednesday--typed and printed when you come to class. If you want me to edit it on Google Docs, please feel free to share it! Vocabulary Quiz and Writer's Group work will still be due on Thursday and Friday, so start to study/work on it now!
17 November 2014
Homework:
--Next List and Book List--due Tuesday
--Final Draft of Speech--due Wednesday (must be TYPED and PRINTED when you come to class on Wednesday. No sad stories about broken printers. I'm not going to be forgiving).
Click HERE to see the MLA sample page I showed you in class today (for formatting!)
--Writer's Notebook for Writer's Group Topic--due Thursday (at least 2 pages of writing on the topic your group chose)
--Vocabulary Quiz on Friday
Homework:
--Next List and Book List--due Tuesday
--Final Draft of Speech--due Wednesday (must be TYPED and PRINTED when you come to class on Wednesday. No sad stories about broken printers. I'm not going to be forgiving).
Click HERE to see the MLA sample page I showed you in class today (for formatting!)
--Writer's Notebook for Writer's Group Topic--due Thursday (at least 2 pages of writing on the topic your group chose)
--Vocabulary Quiz on Friday
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14 November 2014
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book
--Start studying/reviewing your vocabulary words--Quiz on Friday 11/21
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book
--Start studying/reviewing your vocabulary words--Quiz on Friday 11/21
12 November 2014
Homework:
--Vocabulary sentences are due Thursday
--SSR, SSR, SSR, SSR!
Homework:
--Vocabulary sentences are due Thursday
--SSR, SSR, SSR, SSR!
10 November 2014
Homework:
--SSR Check on Tuesday
--Final Getting Away With Murder Assessment--Wednesday. Click below to download assignment.
--The FINAL draft of your speech is going to be due on Monday November 17, but we will work on it in class on Thursday and Friday this week, so don't stress too much right now.
Homework:
--SSR Check on Tuesday
--Final Getting Away With Murder Assessment--Wednesday. Click below to download assignment.
--The FINAL draft of your speech is going to be due on Monday November 17, but we will work on it in class on Thursday and Friday this week, so don't stress too much right now.
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5 November 2014
Homework:
--Choose issue and begin drafting/brainstorming your own version of the Mindless Menace of Violence speech--due Friday.
--4 Entries in Writer's Notebook due Monday 11/10 (4th, 5th and 6th hour).
--Here's the poem we watched and wrote about today in class. 5th period--quell yourselves. :)
Homework:
--Choose issue and begin drafting/brainstorming your own version of the Mindless Menace of Violence speech--due Friday.
--4 Entries in Writer's Notebook due Monday 11/10 (4th, 5th and 6th hour).
--Here's the poem we watched and wrote about today in class. 5th period--quell yourselves. :)
4 November 2014 (TUESDAY):
Homework:
--Annotate and develop 3 questions about the Mindless Menace of Violence speech by Robert F. Kennedy--due Wednesday
--Watch the spoken word poem, "Cody", below and respond in your notebook. PUSH your response to be something thoughtful and interesting.
--4 new entries due in Writer's Notebook (1 page in length) on Monday 11/10/14
Homework:
--Annotate and develop 3 questions about the Mindless Menace of Violence speech by Robert F. Kennedy--due Wednesday
--Watch the spoken word poem, "Cody", below and respond in your notebook. PUSH your response to be something thoughtful and interesting.
--4 new entries due in Writer's Notebook (1 page in length) on Monday 11/10/14
3 November 2014 (MONDAY):
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book (or double check that you've finished reading Chapter 5 and 6 in Getting Away with Murder
--Mindless Menace--speech annotation and 3 questions due Wednesday. Draft due Thursday in Writer's Notebook.
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book (or double check that you've finished reading Chapter 5 and 6 in Getting Away with Murder
--Mindless Menace--speech annotation and 3 questions due Wednesday. Draft due Thursday in Writer's Notebook.
October 29, 2014
Homework:
--Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Getting Away With Murder--NOTES and reading due Monday when you walk into class. I'd be prepared for a reading quiz.
--Read, annotate and come up with 3 Thought Questions about The Mindless Menace of Violence speech by Kennedy--due WEDNESDAY. We will listen to this in class on Monday. The document is below for download.
NOTE: Friday during class you are taking a writing assessment. There is nothing you can prepare for to do well--that's ok. You do need to do your best on this--this counts as a pre-test grade and I will be entering a grade into the computer for you.
Homework:
--Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Getting Away With Murder--NOTES and reading due Monday when you walk into class. I'd be prepared for a reading quiz.
--Read, annotate and come up with 3 Thought Questions about The Mindless Menace of Violence speech by Kennedy--due WEDNESDAY. We will listen to this in class on Monday. The document is below for download.
NOTE: Friday during class you are taking a writing assessment. There is nothing you can prepare for to do well--that's ok. You do need to do your best on this--this counts as a pre-test grade and I will be entering a grade into the computer for you.
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28 October 2014
Homework:
--Vocabulary Quiz over QUACK List 2--there are NO notes allowed on this quiz! Study, study, study, study!
Homework:
--Vocabulary Quiz over QUACK List 2--there are NO notes allowed on this quiz! Study, study, study, study!
27 October 2014
Homework:
--Read tonight in your SSR book--I'm checking your goal on Wednesday!
--Vocabulary Quiz over QUACK List 2--Wednesday (No notes!)
Homework:
--Read tonight in your SSR book--I'm checking your goal on Wednesday!
--Vocabulary Quiz over QUACK List 2--Wednesday (No notes!)
24 October 2014
Homework:
--3 entries in your Writer's Notebook due Monday! 1 page in length; must be handwritten, can be about anything, but be written by YOU (duh)
--Vocabulary QUACK 2 Quiz--Wednesday
--Click HERE to watch the Ted Talk from Monday by Clint Smith.
Homework:
--3 entries in your Writer's Notebook due Monday! 1 page in length; must be handwritten, can be about anything, but be written by YOU (duh)
--Vocabulary QUACK 2 Quiz--Wednesday
--Click HERE to watch the Ted Talk from Monday by Clint Smith.
21 October 2014
Homework:
--Vocabulary sheet is due Wednesday
--Read in your SSR book!
--3 entries in your Writer's Notebook due by Monday the 27th; they can be about ANYTHING on your mind, but they must each be 1 page in length. You are welcome to write 3 pages total about 1 topic too if you prefer.
Homework:
--Vocabulary sheet is due Wednesday
--Read in your SSR book!
--3 entries in your Writer's Notebook due by Monday the 27th; they can be about ANYTHING on your mind, but they must each be 1 page in length. You are welcome to write 3 pages total about 1 topic too if you prefer.
17 October 2014
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book--I'm checking in on your goal on Tuesday; don't fall behind!
--CRJ Questions for Where Are You Going....due on Tuesday in your Critical Reading Journal.
--The 2 videos we watched in class are here below for you to re-watch or, if you were absent, to watch!
Homework:
--Read in your SSR book--I'm checking in on your goal on Tuesday; don't fall behind!
--CRJ Questions for Where Are You Going....due on Tuesday in your Critical Reading Journal.
--The 2 videos we watched in class are here below for you to re-watch or, if you were absent, to watch!
15 October 2014
Homework:
--Read for 20 minutes in your SSR book--reading due on your goal next week Tuesday!
--Change poem due in your Writer's Notebook on Friday!
--Reading Journal Questions due October 21 (Tuesday)--Right Side Only-- Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
--Extra Credit -- Click on the BLOG page of this website and find your way to the Book Conversation extra credit. Due by Tuesday 10/22 at 11pm.
Homework:
--Read for 20 minutes in your SSR book--reading due on your goal next week Tuesday!
--Change poem due in your Writer's Notebook on Friday!
--Reading Journal Questions due October 21 (Tuesday)--Right Side Only-- Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
--Extra Credit -- Click on the BLOG page of this website and find your way to the Book Conversation extra credit. Due by Tuesday 10/22 at 11pm.
13 October 2014
Homework:
--READ in your SSR book! I'm checking your reading rate tomorrow and you are grading yourselves! Make sure you're up to your goal, or at least pretty darn close (within 3-4 pages) to ensure you get a good grade!
--Watch the John Green video below and take notes on it--due Tuesday!
--Reading Journal Questions for Where Are You Going, due on October 20. Right side only!
Homework:
--READ in your SSR book! I'm checking your reading rate tomorrow and you are grading yourselves! Make sure you're up to your goal, or at least pretty darn close (within 3-4 pages) to ensure you get a good grade!
--Watch the John Green video below and take notes on it--due Tuesday!
--Reading Journal Questions for Where Are You Going, due on October 20. Right side only!
9 October 2014
Homework:
--Read and fully annotate Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been--due Friday!
--Progress Report signed by your parents and returned to me on Friday.
--Discrimination homework--due Monday in your Writer's Notebook. Click HERE to download the document if you lost it.
--Watch THIS VIDEO below by John Green about the Civil Rights Movement. Take notes. Have this done by Tuesday. I strongly recommend you take notes. Hint, hint, hint.
Homework:
--Read and fully annotate Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been--due Friday!
--Progress Report signed by your parents and returned to me on Friday.
--Discrimination homework--due Monday in your Writer's Notebook. Click HERE to download the document if you lost it.
--Watch THIS VIDEO below by John Green about the Civil Rights Movement. Take notes. Have this done by Tuesday. I strongly recommend you take notes. Hint, hint, hint.
8 October 2014
Homework:
--Here's a link to the video we watched today! Feel free to re-watch it if you want to, or if you were absent, please watch from the beginning to minute 18:30.
Homework:
--Here's a link to the video we watched today! Feel free to re-watch it if you want to, or if you were absent, please watch from the beginning to minute 18:30.
7 October 2014
Homework:
Read for 20-30 minutes in your SSR book tonight! Remember, you set a reading goal today--you don't want to fail your goal!
Homework:
Read for 20-30 minutes in your SSR book tonight! Remember, you set a reading goal today--you don't want to fail your goal!
6 October 2014
Homework: Read for 20 minutes in your SSR book tonight!
Due Friday--read and annotate the Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been short story.
Homework: Read for 20 minutes in your SSR book tonight!
Due Friday--read and annotate the Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been short story.
3 October 2014
Homework:
SSR 1 Pager due on GoogleDocs by 9pm on Sunday night. See links below for download.
Extra Credit due by 9pm on Sunday night.
Homework:
SSR 1 Pager due on GoogleDocs by 9pm on Sunday night. See links below for download.
Extra Credit due by 9pm on Sunday night.
1 October 2014
Homework:
--Start working on CRJ Questions for Hills Like White Elephants (These are due on MONDAY)
--Start working on your SSR 1 Pager (Due SUNDAY by 9pm on Google Docs to [email protected])
--Study for vocabulary quiz (Friday)
Homework:
--Start working on CRJ Questions for Hills Like White Elephants (These are due on MONDAY)
--Start working on your SSR 1 Pager (Due SUNDAY by 9pm on Google Docs to [email protected])
--Study for vocabulary quiz (Friday)
30 September 2014
Homework:
--Read the 2 pages about the Critical Reading Journal I gave you in class today (blue and pink sheets) and come to class Wednesday with questions you have about this assignment. Click HERE and HERE to access these.
--Read 20 minutes in your SSR book
--Study for vocabulary quiz--on Friday!
--1 pager due on GoogleDocs of SSR book by SUNDAY at 9pm. Share with [email protected] See below or click here to download.
Homework:
--Read the 2 pages about the Critical Reading Journal I gave you in class today (blue and pink sheets) and come to class Wednesday with questions you have about this assignment. Click HERE and HERE to access these.
--Read 20 minutes in your SSR book
--Study for vocabulary quiz--on Friday!
--1 pager due on GoogleDocs of SSR book by SUNDAY at 9pm. Share with [email protected] See below or click here to download.
SUNDAY NIGHT ALERT:
Ms. Alt is super sick. And I will be out tomorrow (Monday)--which means, your paper is not going to be collected until TUESDAY. I feel totally awful being sick on a day you have a major paper due, but I just seriously am like a walking wall of germs, my young ones. I left the sub a note about relating to you how badly I feel for missing another day (2 in one week! Uggg, come on Alt!), but I wanted to put it out here too--I feel really bad. I know you will enjoy another day without me, but please plan to turn in your memoir on Tuesday when I return.
Off to bed now for rest, rest, rest and tea.
Sick and germy,
Ms. Alt
Ms. Alt is super sick. And I will be out tomorrow (Monday)--which means, your paper is not going to be collected until TUESDAY. I feel totally awful being sick on a day you have a major paper due, but I just seriously am like a walking wall of germs, my young ones. I left the sub a note about relating to you how badly I feel for missing another day (2 in one week! Uggg, come on Alt!), but I wanted to put it out here too--I feel really bad. I know you will enjoy another day without me, but please plan to turn in your memoir on Tuesday when I return.
Off to bed now for rest, rest, rest and tea.
Sick and germy,
Ms. Alt
24/25 September 2014
Homework:
--Nothing due Thursday or Friday. Ms. Alt is out sick on Thursday, but I will be back Friday!! On Friday in class we will use the Website Homework again from earlier this week and you WILL turn it into me (your whole Writer's Notebook will be turned in), so make sure it's done! That homework will be used for what we are working on next week too, so make sure it's done.
--We will also be using 20 minutes of time on Friday for Classical Creative Friday, so make sure you plan what you want to do during that time that falls under the "English/Language Arts" umbrella. Some of you received 0 points last week because he just stared at the wall....it's time to push yourself!
--Memoirs are due FINAL DRAFT on Monday. Please remember to share yours with me on Google Docs if you want me to edit it for you! I would love to help you! My email is [email protected]
--Nothing due Thursday or Friday. Ms. Alt is out sick on Thursday, but I will be back Friday!! On Friday in class we will use the Website Homework again from earlier this week and you WILL turn it into me (your whole Writer's Notebook will be turned in), so make sure it's done! That homework will be used for what we are working on next week too, so make sure it's done.
--We will also be using 20 minutes of time on Friday for Classical Creative Friday, so make sure you plan what you want to do during that time that falls under the "English/Language Arts" umbrella. Some of you received 0 points last week because he just stared at the wall....it's time to push yourself!
--Memoirs are due FINAL DRAFT on Monday. Please remember to share yours with me on Google Docs if you want me to edit it for you! I would love to help you! My email is [email protected]
23 September 2014
Homework:
Website assignment due tomorrow! Look under September 19 and follow the Links and directions. Due in your Writer's Note book!
Homework:
Website assignment due tomorrow! Look under September 19 and follow the Links and directions. Due in your Writer's Note book!
22 September 2014
Homework:
Read in your SSR Book!
Website Assignment --information below (under September 19) and is due Wednesday!
19 September 2014
Homework:
--The Thing I Carry Rough Draft--due Monday when you walk into class. Also remember that this is a personal paper about you. If you have chosen an item that isn't personal or doesn't mean much to you, you should reconsider that item!
--Website assignment — due in your Writer’s Notebook by Wednesday next week. Click here for the assignment. And follow this link below to get started:
Highly Effective Teen link
4th Hour--Many of you did GREAT this week with taking some risks and trying new things. Next week I'm looking forward to working on developing our discussion skills in class. Get excited!
5th Hour--Ditto as above, but some of you are still so quiet...start getting your voiceboxes warmed up, because we're working on discussion too next week and it's time to start sharing your thoughts and ideas in class. I promise it will be fun!
Homework:
--The Thing I Carry Rough Draft--due Monday when you walk into class. Also remember that this is a personal paper about you. If you have chosen an item that isn't personal or doesn't mean much to you, you should reconsider that item!
--Website assignment — due in your Writer’s Notebook by Wednesday next week. Click here for the assignment. And follow this link below to get started:
Highly Effective Teen link
4th Hour--Many of you did GREAT this week with taking some risks and trying new things. Next week I'm looking forward to working on developing our discussion skills in class. Get excited!
5th Hour--Ditto as above, but some of you are still so quiet...start getting your voiceboxes warmed up, because we're working on discussion too next week and it's time to start sharing your thoughts and ideas in class. I promise it will be fun!
17 September 2014
Homework:
--Rewrite your vocab words 5 times--due Thursday
--Dust Bubble--due by Friday
--Start to consider the "item" you will be choosing to craft your The Thing(s) I Carry memoir around--it can be tangible or intangible, but it should be something that is important to you and makes you the person you are!
--MORE IMPORTANT: I want to remind you of the charge I gave you today to push yourselves to think--creatively, critically, question, take risks, ask opinions, develop your thoughts....don't just settle for "getting by"--push yourself towards becoming an awesome, deep and critical thinker!
HAVING AN OPINION IS A GREAT THING TO HAVE IN THIS CLASS!
Homework:
--Rewrite your vocab words 5 times--due Thursday
--Dust Bubble--due by Friday
--Start to consider the "item" you will be choosing to craft your The Thing(s) I Carry memoir around--it can be tangible or intangible, but it should be something that is important to you and makes you the person you are!
--MORE IMPORTANT: I want to remind you of the charge I gave you today to push yourselves to think--creatively, critically, question, take risks, ask opinions, develop your thoughts....don't just settle for "getting by"--push yourself towards becoming an awesome, deep and critical thinker!
HAVING AN OPINION IS A GREAT THING TO HAVE IN THIS CLASS!
16 September 2014--Tuesday
Homework:
Memoir Planning sheet— due Wednesday
QUACK List 1 word rewrite--due Thursday
Dust Bubble--due by Friday
Homework:
Memoir Planning sheet— due Wednesday
QUACK List 1 word rewrite--due Thursday
Dust Bubble--due by Friday
12 September 20214--Friday
Homework:
--Read and fully annotate with lots of questions, ideas, thoughts, and perspicacious thinking (that means "deep thoughts") The Things They Carried excerpt. Come to class prepared to discuss it with your classmates.
Click here if you lost the paper or were absent on Friday to access the text.
--Plan to read for at least 30 minutes in your SSR book over the weekend.
Remember--Re-reading something does NOT mean you are a bad reader--it is actually the BEST reading strategy out there! Do not just settle for "I didn't get it"--try, try, try!
Homework:
--Read and fully annotate with lots of questions, ideas, thoughts, and perspicacious thinking (that means "deep thoughts") The Things They Carried excerpt. Come to class prepared to discuss it with your classmates.
Click here if you lost the paper or were absent on Friday to access the text.
--Plan to read for at least 30 minutes in your SSR book over the weekend.
Remember--Re-reading something does NOT mean you are a bad reader--it is actually the BEST reading strategy out there! Do not just settle for "I didn't get it"--try, try, try!
11 September 2014
Homework:
--Where I'm From poem--due Friday when you walk into class. The rubric is below on September 10.
--On Monday I will be asking you to do a reading evaluation of your progress thus far in your SSR book. If you do not yet have an SSR book that you are reading consistently and daily, you MUST see me today after school to find one.
Homework:
--Where I'm From poem--due Friday when you walk into class. The rubric is below on September 10.
--On Monday I will be asking you to do a reading evaluation of your progress thus far in your SSR book. If you do not yet have an SSR book that you are reading consistently and daily, you MUST see me today after school to find one.
10 September 2014
In class today we listened to and watched a poem by spoken word artist Anis Mojgani. Here is a link to his awesome poem Shake the Dust. You should watch it--we will use it in class for the next 2 days!
Homework:
--READ (aim for 2 hours a week outside of class!)
--Where I'm From poem is due on Friday when you walk into class. Click here to review the RUBRIC and click here to see the example we read in class.
9 September 2014
Homework:
--READ (aim for 2 hours a week of outside class reading)
--Final draft of Where I'm From poem due on Friday in class at beginning of hour.
REMINDER: Open House tonight at 7pm!
Homework:
--READ (aim for 2 hours a week of outside class reading)
--Final draft of Where I'm From poem due on Friday in class at beginning of hour.
REMINDER: Open House tonight at 7pm!
8 September 2014
Homework:
--Read and annotate Where I'm From--due Tuesday
--Finish Life Drawing--due Tuesday* Life drawing needs to include 12 events, moments, memories or important aspects of who YOU are and what makes you, YOU. It's your story! It can be pictures, words, quotations, etc and should include some color and a bit of creativity.
Remind parents about Open House on Tuesday at 7pm-8:30pm at NVHS
I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK.
Homework:
--Read and annotate Where I'm From--due Tuesday
--Finish Life Drawing--due Tuesday* Life drawing needs to include 12 events, moments, memories or important aspects of who YOU are and what makes you, YOU. It's your story! It can be pictures, words, quotations, etc and should include some color and a bit of creativity.
Remind parents about Open House on Tuesday at 7pm-8:30pm at NVHS
I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK. I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK.
5 September 2014
--Read and annotate On Turning 10--due Monday when you arrive to class. Click here to access poem.
--Writer's Notebook List. The document is below if you lost your hard copy I gave you in class.
--You should aim to read at least 30 pages of your SSR book this weekend!
ALL OF THIS HOMEWORK IS DUE ON MONDAY!
--Read and annotate On Turning 10--due Monday when you arrive to class. Click here to access poem.
--Writer's Notebook List. The document is below if you lost your hard copy I gave you in class.
--You should aim to read at least 30 pages of your SSR book this weekend!
ALL OF THIS HOMEWORK IS DUE ON MONDAY!
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4 September 2014
Here's a link to the Parent Letter I sent home with you today--maybe you want to show it to your parent to read (in case you lost the hard copy?)
Also,remember to write me a letter, introducing yourself to me--include things I would need to know like about your favorite classes, sports, hobbies, and other important details that make you YOU!--due Friday
Here's a link to the Parent Letter I sent home with you today--maybe you want to show it to your parent to read (in case you lost the hard copy?)
Also,remember to write me a letter, introducing yourself to me--include things I would need to know like about your favorite classes, sports, hobbies, and other important details that make you YOU!--due Friday
