SENIORS: The class began with a notebook entry. Under the title of A Trusted Opinion, follow the instructions on this link.
Next, read the article on this link. In your notebook, under the title T & Q for Perez Reading, answer the questions on this link.
Lastly, there was a chart to fill out. Click on this link to see what is involved with the chart.
SOPHOMORES: You read the short story Salvador, Late or Early; here is link to the story. In your notebook, under the title Strengths and Needs, create a T-Chart; on the left side, list Salvador's strengths, and on the right side, list Salvador's needs. There some questions for you to answer; find them on this link.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SENIORS:
You did some "personal inventory" to get you thinking about your future. Do all of the following in your notebook under the title Activating Prior Knowledge.
First read Things to Think About on this link.
Next, read Activating Prior Knowledge on this link and answer the questions that pertain to you.
Then, look on this link for a list of words. Pick 10 words from the list that you feel describe you. When you are finished, add 5 to 10 words of your own. By now you should have 15 to 20 words; rank them in order of which words represent you the most accurately.
Finally, read Making Predictions and Asking Questions on this link and answer the questions.
Your homework is to share your word list with someone you trust and get their feedback: just how accurate were you with your choices?
SOPHOMORES:
We reviewed some literary terms from last year; you probably have a friend in one of my classes, so get the notes from them and put them in your notebook under the title Literary Terms.
We began the short story Salvador, Late or Early. Here is a link to the story that you should read. We will continue with the story tomorrow.
You did some "personal inventory" to get you thinking about your future. Do all of the following in your notebook under the title Activating Prior Knowledge.
First read Things to Think About on this link.
Next, read Activating Prior Knowledge on this link and answer the questions that pertain to you.
Then, look on this link for a list of words. Pick 10 words from the list that you feel describe you. When you are finished, add 5 to 10 words of your own. By now you should have 15 to 20 words; rank them in order of which words represent you the most accurately.
Finally, read Making Predictions and Asking Questions on this link and answer the questions.
Your homework is to share your word list with someone you trust and get their feedback: just how accurate were you with your choices?
SOPHOMORES:
We reviewed some literary terms from last year; you probably have a friend in one of my classes, so get the notes from them and put them in your notebook under the title Literary Terms.
We began the short story Salvador, Late or Early. Here is a link to the story that you should read. We will continue with the story tomorrow.
Monday, September 8, 2014
SENIORS AND SOPHOMORES
You received your Netbooks today with the task of sharing your All About Me essay on Googledocs. If you didn't finish, it is HOMEWORK, or you can work on it during Advisory tomorrow. The DEADLINE for sharing your essay with me is Wednesday. When sharing your work and naming that file, there is a format you must follow: your period number, your complete name (even if it's hyphenated), and the title of the assignment. Here is an example: 7 Gardham Jennifer, All About Me. I will not grade any work that is not sent to me in that format.
Also, make sure you bring your INDEPENDENT READING BOOK with you everyday from now on.
You received your Netbooks today with the task of sharing your All About Me essay on Googledocs. If you didn't finish, it is HOMEWORK, or you can work on it during Advisory tomorrow. The DEADLINE for sharing your essay with me is Wednesday. When sharing your work and naming that file, there is a format you must follow: your period number, your complete name (even if it's hyphenated), and the title of the assignment. Here is an example: 7 Gardham Jennifer, All About Me. I will not grade any work that is not sent to me in that format.
Also, make sure you bring your INDEPENDENT READING BOOK with you everyday from now on.
Friday, September 5, 2014
SENIORS AND SOPHOMORES
I need a writing sample from all of you. The title will be All About Me, and the subject will be...you. You are limited to three paragraphs, so you need to think about what is important. There is a variety of ways to organize your thoughts: past, present, future; home life, school life, personal life; there is no wrong way to do this. Have a final draft ready by Monday because then you will type your essay on a Netbook and share your essay with me through Googledocs.
I need a writing sample from all of you. The title will be All About Me, and the subject will be...you. You are limited to three paragraphs, so you need to think about what is important. There is a variety of ways to organize your thoughts: past, present, future; home life, school life, personal life; there is no wrong way to do this. Have a final draft ready by Monday because then you will type your essay on a Netbook and share your essay with me through Googledocs.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
SENIORS AND SOPHOMORES
The first thing you did today was to create a name tent. Fold a piece of paper in half; in the middle (big and bold) write your first name. In the upper left-hand corner, write an adjective that describes yourself; in the upper right-hand corner, write a hobby or interest that you have; in the lower left-hand corner, write a goal or aspiration; and in the lower right-hand corner, write either your favorite or least favorite class. Click on this link to see an example. Click on this link to see another example.
The next thing was you wrote in your notebook. Under the title, FREEWRITE #1, write for 5 minutes without stopping. The goal is to keep your pen moving by writing down whatever comes to your mind. You are not creating a character; you are not trying to be clever. Let go and let whatever enters your mind flow onto the paper. Spelling and punctuation do not count; if you make a mistake, don't bother to correct it: just keep writing.
After that, we played a game called TRUE/FALSE; under that title, in your notebook, write down 6 things about you that could be either true or false. See if one of your friends can tell which are true and which are false.
Finally, we watched a short video titled Six Word Memoirs by Teens. Tomorrow, you will be writing a six word memoir about yourself. Here is the video to get some ideas.
Remember, tomorrow you are getting your textbooks from the library; bring your ID if you have it; if not, don't worry about it, the librarians have a Plan B.
The first thing you did today was to create a name tent. Fold a piece of paper in half; in the middle (big and bold) write your first name. In the upper left-hand corner, write an adjective that describes yourself; in the upper right-hand corner, write a hobby or interest that you have; in the lower left-hand corner, write a goal or aspiration; and in the lower right-hand corner, write either your favorite or least favorite class. Click on this link to see an example. Click on this link to see another example.
The next thing was you wrote in your notebook. Under the title, FREEWRITE #1, write for 5 minutes without stopping. The goal is to keep your pen moving by writing down whatever comes to your mind. You are not creating a character; you are not trying to be clever. Let go and let whatever enters your mind flow onto the paper. Spelling and punctuation do not count; if you make a mistake, don't bother to correct it: just keep writing.
After that, we played a game called TRUE/FALSE; under that title, in your notebook, write down 6 things about you that could be either true or false. See if one of your friends can tell which are true and which are false.
Finally, we watched a short video titled Six Word Memoirs by Teens. Tomorrow, you will be writing a six word memoir about yourself. Here is the video to get some ideas.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Welcome Back Seniors!
This is my blog, and here is a link to the syllabus for this class.
Make sure you bring a notebook for tomorrow, and look for an Independent Reading Book (due Monday, September 8).
The Netbook Agreement is due by Friday, September 5 for full credit. Make sure both sides are signed.
Welcome Back Sophomores!
This is my blog, and here is a link to the syllabus for this class.
Make sure you bring a notebook for tomorrow, and look for an Independent Reading Book (due Monday, September 8).
The Netbook Agreement is due by Friday, September 5 for full credit. Make sure both sides are signed.
This is my blog, and here is a link to the syllabus for this class.
Make sure you bring a notebook for tomorrow, and look for an Independent Reading Book (due Monday, September 8).
The Netbook Agreement is due by Friday, September 5 for full credit. Make sure both sides are signed.
Welcome Back Sophomores!
This is my blog, and here is a link to the syllabus for this class.
Make sure you bring a notebook for tomorrow, and look for an Independent Reading Book (due Monday, September 8).
The Netbook Agreement is due by Friday, September 5 for full credit. Make sure both sides are signed.
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