Class One: Using your completed chart, prepare a 250-300 word rough draft of an essay in which you compare and contrast London's "War" and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Double space your rough draft.
Class Two: Same as class one only you are also using "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Class Five: for the next time we meet-using your completed chart, write a 200-300 word essay comparing and contrasting London's "War" and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." You must underline your thesis statement and you must use at least three details from each text supporting your thesis.
Class Six: Based on today's discussion, revise/rewrite/polish your rough draft. This first draft is due Monday Nov 3.
ALL CLASSES: YOUR INDIE READING JOURNAL IS DUE AT THE END OF SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOV 3rd. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWER NO LATER THAN 2:15. IF YOUR JOURNAL IS MISSING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 4, Oct 31
Class One: Complete the "War" and "Sniper" chart begun in class. Bring both texts with you to class.
Class Two: Complete the "War," "Sniper," and "Charge of the Light Brigade" chart. Bring all three texts with you to class.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: Complete your chart as needed. Then organize your chart into similarities and differences. Then write a rough draft in which you compare and contrast "War" and "Sniper."
Class Two: Complete the "War," "Sniper," and "Charge of the Light Brigade" chart. Bring all three texts with you to class.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: Complete your chart as needed. Then organize your chart into similarities and differences. Then write a rough draft in which you compare and contrast "War" and "Sniper."
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 29
PERIOD 1:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
PERIOD 5:
Study for test tomorrow on systems of equations.
See yesterday's blog for a list of topics.
Sections from the text to focus on are 3.1, 3.2, and 4.4.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
PERIOD 5:
Study for test tomorrow on systems of equations.
See yesterday's blog for a list of topics.
Sections from the text to focus on are 3.1, 3.2, and 4.4.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
English Homework for thursday, Day 3, Oct 30
Class One: Sniper Vocab quiz redo. BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS. Select the most important single sentence in "War" and in an 8-11 sentence paragraph, explain/defend your choice. Bring your copy of "The Sniper."
Class Two: Please see Wednesday's posting.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Fill out the "War" / "The Sniper" chart. Be thorough. The categories to consider are: protagonist, antagonist, setting, mood, and theme.
FOR ALL CLASSES: ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE NOV 3rd. ALL REVISIONS/REWRITES DUE NOV 3rd. INDIE READING JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED NOV 3rd. GRADES CLOSE NOV 10th.
Class Two: Please see Wednesday's posting.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Fill out the "War" / "The Sniper" chart. Be thorough. The categories to consider are: protagonist, antagonist, setting, mood, and theme.
FOR ALL CLASSES: ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE NOV 3rd. ALL REVISIONS/REWRITES DUE NOV 3rd. INDIE READING JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED NOV 3rd. GRADES CLOSE NOV 10th.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 28
PERIOD 1:
Finish worksheet 1.4: Both sides of the worksheet.
Remember to calculate the mean, median, and mode for each set of data.
PERIOD 2:
Finish graded classwork problems on pages 772 - 773: Lesson 7-4 problems and Lesson 7-6 problems.
Remember to show the steps for solving on the left side of your paper and the number line with your graphed solution on the right side of your paper.
PERIOD 5:
Begin studying for your assessment on systems of equations.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow, so bring your questions, problems you'd like to go over, etc.
Things to study for the assessment:
Solving systems of 2 equations by graphing
Solving systems of 2 equations by the substitution method
Solving systems of 2 equations by the elimination method
Classifying a system of equations as consistent/inconsistent; dependent/independent
Setting up a system of equations from a word problem
Solving systems of 2 equations by using matrices (calculator)
Solving systems of 3 equations by using matrices (calculator)
I will be after school for extra help tomorrow for anyone interested.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on p ages 29 - 31: 20 - 26 all.
Remember to also classify the mean, median, and mode for problem #20, 21, and 22.
Finish worksheet 1.4: Both sides of the worksheet.
Remember to calculate the mean, median, and mode for each set of data.
PERIOD 2:
Finish graded classwork problems on pages 772 - 773: Lesson 7-4 problems and Lesson 7-6 problems.
Remember to show the steps for solving on the left side of your paper and the number line with your graphed solution on the right side of your paper.
PERIOD 5:
Begin studying for your assessment on systems of equations.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow, so bring your questions, problems you'd like to go over, etc.
Things to study for the assessment:
Solving systems of 2 equations by graphing
Solving systems of 2 equations by the substitution method
Solving systems of 2 equations by the elimination method
Classifying a system of equations as consistent/inconsistent; dependent/independent
Setting up a system of equations from a word problem
Solving systems of 2 equations by using matrices (calculator)
Solving systems of 3 equations by using matrices (calculator)
I will be after school for extra help tomorrow for anyone interested.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on p ages 29 - 31: 20 - 26 all.
Remember to also classify the mean, median, and mode for problem #20, 21, and 22.
English Homework for Wed, Oct 29, Day 2
Class One: See Monday's posting.
Class Two (for Thursday, Day Three): Read and mark-up the rest of "War." Bring your copy of "Sniper" with you. Remember: Thursday is "Sniper" vocab retest day. Bring your corrections of the first quiz.
Class Five: The remaining four vocabulary words are reconnoiter, invader, detested, and fusillade. Make certain that you use vocab squares with these words. If you come across other words that you do not know and cannot figure out, use your vocab squares. If you do not have a dictionary at home, I recommend www.dictionary.com or www.webster's.com . You can simply "google" the word.
Also read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Then predict how the story ends.
Class Six: Finish reading and marking-up "War." Write a short conclusion (3-5 sentences), a prediction of how the story will end. Make certain that you bring your copy of "The Sniper" to class.
TO ALL CLASSES: GRADES CLOSE NOVEMBER 10TH.
ALL PAST DUE WORK IS DUE NOVEMBER 3RD
I WILL COLLECT THE INDIE READING JOURNALS NOV 3RD.
"SNIPER" VOCAB RETEST IS THIS THURSDAY. YOU MUST BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS FROM THE FIRST QUIZ TO "GET IN."
Class Two (for Thursday, Day Three): Read and mark-up the rest of "War." Bring your copy of "Sniper" with you. Remember: Thursday is "Sniper" vocab retest day. Bring your corrections of the first quiz.
Class Five: The remaining four vocabulary words are reconnoiter, invader, detested, and fusillade. Make certain that you use vocab squares with these words. If you come across other words that you do not know and cannot figure out, use your vocab squares. If you do not have a dictionary at home, I recommend www.dictionary.com or www.webster's.com . You can simply "google" the word.
Also read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Then predict how the story ends.
Class Six: Finish reading and marking-up "War." Write a short conclusion (3-5 sentences), a prediction of how the story will end. Make certain that you bring your copy of "The Sniper" to class.
TO ALL CLASSES: GRADES CLOSE NOVEMBER 10TH.
ALL PAST DUE WORK IS DUE NOVEMBER 3RD
I WILL COLLECT THE INDIE READING JOURNALS NOV 3RD.
"SNIPER" VOCAB RETEST IS THIS THURSDAY. YOU MUST BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS FROM THE FIRST QUIZ TO "GET IN."
Monday, October 27, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday,Day One, Oct 28
Class One (due Wednesday, Day Two): Read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Predict how the story will end -BE SPECIFIC. continue working on your "Sniper" vocab corrections. Retest is Thursday, Day Three.
Class Two: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." review your Rules of Notice. I want you to notice the protagonist, the antagonist, the setting, the mood. How does London create the mood?
Class Five: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4. Select the most important sentences from both Chapter I and Chapter II. Predict the ending and BE SPECIFIC. Start correcting your "Sniper" vocab quiz. Your corrected quiz is your admission ticket to the retest which is day three, Thursday.
Class Six: See Friday's posting.
For all classes: if you owe the essays for "Flowers," "Cat in the Rain," or "The Sniper," you have until Monday, Nov 3 to pass in any missing work. Any missing work will receive a zero.
If you have passed all three in, but wish to rewrite any ONE of them you may do so and receive the higher of the two grades.
The topics are as follows: for "Flowers"-Select the most important sentence and thoroughly explain and defend why you chose the sentence that you did; for "Cat in the Rain"-explain the significance of the title. Go beyond the obvious and consider some of the stories we have read this year; for "The Sniper"-what was Liam O'Flaherty's purpose in writing this short story about the Irish civil war-what was he trying to tell his readers? You'll need a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis and I want you to underline your thesis statement and each of the three details. Remember that each detail should have two or three sentences explaining the use of the detail
Class Two: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." review your Rules of Notice. I want you to notice the protagonist, the antagonist, the setting, the mood. How does London create the mood?
Class Five: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4. Select the most important sentences from both Chapter I and Chapter II. Predict the ending and BE SPECIFIC. Start correcting your "Sniper" vocab quiz. Your corrected quiz is your admission ticket to the retest which is day three, Thursday.
Class Six: See Friday's posting.
For all classes: if you owe the essays for "Flowers," "Cat in the Rain," or "The Sniper," you have until Monday, Nov 3 to pass in any missing work. Any missing work will receive a zero.
If you have passed all three in, but wish to rewrite any ONE of them you may do so and receive the higher of the two grades.
The topics are as follows: for "Flowers"-Select the most important sentence and thoroughly explain and defend why you chose the sentence that you did; for "Cat in the Rain"-explain the significance of the title. Go beyond the obvious and consider some of the stories we have read this year; for "The Sniper"-what was Liam O'Flaherty's purpose in writing this short story about the Irish civil war-what was he trying to tell his readers? You'll need a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis and I want you to underline your thesis statement and each of the three details. Remember that each detail should have two or three sentences explaining the use of the detail
Friday, October 24, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Oct 27, Day 6
For all classes: you are responsible for the following vocabulary words from Jack London's "War:"
monotonously, pungently, repugnant, report, perceptible, anxious, clutching, shriveled, defaced, reconnoiter, invaded, invader, detested, fusillade
Class One: first-find the words in the text and Hi-Lite them. This will give you a context to help you predict a word's meaning (along with prefix, suffix, and root recognition.) Then-complete a vocab square for each word.
If you are retaking the "Sniper" vocab test, you must complete a vocab square for each of the words that you missed on the first "Sniper" test.
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: We'll go over the "Sniper" vocab test and begin work on the next short story: Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Just a reminder for all classes--marks close on Nov. 10. I will collect all Indie Reading Journals on November 3. Here is the list of "Documents" that you need to have in your journal to receive full credit of 100%: ten letters (6 to friends, 2 to me, and 2 to mom or dad), one up-to-date book log, one book review, one book review check list, one "Dear Reader" letter, one sheet of letter samples, and this list for a total of sixteen documents. If you abandoned any books, you will also need a paragraph (8-11 sentences) explaining why you abandoned that book. If you abandoned one book, you'll need 17 documents; inyou abandoned 2 books, you'll need 18 documents and so on. REMEMBER: INDIE READING COUNTS 25% OF YOUR GRADE> EVERYONE CAN EASILY GET THOSE POINTS BY SIMPLY PARTICIPATING ON DOING THE WORK.
monotonously, pungently, repugnant, report, perceptible, anxious, clutching, shriveled, defaced, reconnoiter, invaded, invader, detested, fusillade
Class One: first-find the words in the text and Hi-Lite them. This will give you a context to help you predict a word's meaning (along with prefix, suffix, and root recognition.) Then-complete a vocab square for each word.
If you are retaking the "Sniper" vocab test, you must complete a vocab square for each of the words that you missed on the first "Sniper" test.
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: We'll go over the "Sniper" vocab test and begin work on the next short story: Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Just a reminder for all classes--marks close on Nov. 10. I will collect all Indie Reading Journals on November 3. Here is the list of "Documents" that you need to have in your journal to receive full credit of 100%: ten letters (6 to friends, 2 to me, and 2 to mom or dad), one up-to-date book log, one book review, one book review check list, one "Dear Reader" letter, one sheet of letter samples, and this list for a total of sixteen documents. If you abandoned any books, you will also need a paragraph (8-11 sentences) explaining why you abandoned that book. If you abandoned one book, you'll need 17 documents; inyou abandoned 2 books, you'll need 18 documents and so on. REMEMBER: INDIE READING COUNTS 25% OF YOUR GRADE> EVERYONE CAN EASILY GET THOSE POINTS BY SIMPLY PARTICIPATING ON DOING THE WORK.
MATH - Homework Friday, October 24
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Monday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on pages 423 - 424: #6, 8, 11, 14, 20, 32.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Tuesday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
No homework due Monday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on pages 423 - 424: #6, 8, 11, 14, 20, 32.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Tuesday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, Oct 24
Class One: make certain that you bring your copy of "War" with you tomorrow.
Class Two: Using the strategy that works best for you, come up with the meaning of the vocab words that we Hi-lited today on pages 1, 2, and 3 of Jack London's "War."
Class Five (due Monday): read pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Using the vocab square graphic organizer, add the Hi-lited words from page 1 of "War" to your vocab list.
DON'T FORGET: GRADES CLOSE NOV 10; I'LL COLLECT YOUR INDIE JOURNALS ON NOV 3.
IF YOU OWE ME WORK, IT'S DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT 31.
Class Two: Using the strategy that works best for you, come up with the meaning of the vocab words that we Hi-lited today on pages 1, 2, and 3 of Jack London's "War."
Class Five (due Monday): read pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Using the vocab square graphic organizer, add the Hi-lited words from page 1 of "War" to your vocab list.
DON'T FORGET: GRADES CLOSE NOV 10; I'LL COLLECT YOUR INDIE JOURNALS ON NOV 3.
IF YOU OWE ME WORK, IT'S DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT 31.
Biology - Chapter 2 Test on Monday, 10/24
In class, we have been studying Chapter 2 of our books, using Mind Maps and Cornell Notes to help us use our minds in new, more efficient ways. Now, we will see how well we have mastered biochemistry.
All classes will have an exam on Monday. Use the notes and study tools you have made in class to prepare for this exam. Assessment will be as follows:
All classes will have an exam on Monday. Use the notes and study tools you have made in class to prepare for this exam. Assessment will be as follows:
- Factual Knowledge will be assessed based upon your own understanding of the material, mostly using simple response questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc.).
- Scientific Method will be assessed through a problem asking you to form a conclusion based on data from a scientific experiment.
- Scientific Literacy and Communication will be assessed by how well your chosen study buddy performs on the exam.
- Representation of Data will be assessed by asking you to make a table or a graph.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 22, Day Five
All Classes: No homework-enjoy the respite.
However, if you owe a revision or are missing work, please get that in.
However, if you owe a revision or are missing work, please get that in.
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 22
PERIOD 1:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide worksheet 7.4. You do not need to do the back.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problem #45 from in class today.
Then do problems on pages 169 - 170: 14, 20, 35, 39, 43, 46.
PERIOD 6:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide worksheet 7.4. You do not need to do the back.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problem #45 from in class today.
Then do problems on pages 169 - 170: 14, 20, 35, 39, 43, 46.
PERIOD 6:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 21
PERIOD 1:
Finish page 123: problems 21 - 50 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish page 169: problems 10 - 34 every 3rd.
PERIOD 6:
Finish the cube roots worksheet.
Finish page 123: problems 21 - 50 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish page 169: problems 10 - 34 every 3rd.
PERIOD 6:
Finish the cube roots worksheet.
English Homework for Wed, Oct 22, Day 3
Class One: Vocab from "The Sniper" Quiz. see previous entry for probable words. Those words have been on the board for several days.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: 1) complete vocab squares
2) vocab quiz
Class Six: Same as Class Five.
Any revisions that I requested are due this Thursday.
Tomorrow I will post the complete list of people who owe work.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: 1) complete vocab squares
2) vocab quiz
Class Six: Same as Class Five.
Any revisions that I requested are due this Thursday.
Tomorrow I will post the complete list of people who owe work.
Monday, October 20, 2008
MATH - Homework Monday, October 20
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 405 - 409 (solving compound inequalities).
Do problems on pages 409 - 410: #1 - 17 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 161 - 162: 13 - 37 every 3rd (13, 16, 19, etc.); 41, 44.
Read the directions!!! Be sure you are solving the systems using the method asked to use (graphing or substitution).
Graphs should be done on graph paper.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet on approximating the square root of a number.
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 405 - 409 (solving compound inequalities).
Do problems on pages 409 - 410: #1 - 17 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 161 - 162: 13 - 37 every 3rd (13, 16, 19, etc.); 41, 44.
Read the directions!!! Be sure you are solving the systems using the method asked to use (graphing or substitution).
Graphs should be done on graph paper.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet on approximating the square root of a number.
English Homework for Tuesday, Oct 21, Day 2
Class One: You are to write a multi paragraph essay in which you discuss why Liam O'Flaherty wrote his short story "The Sniper." Check the previous posting for details.
ALL OTHER CLASSES: NO HOMEWORK BUT REMEMBER WE HAVE A VOCAB TEST WEDNESDAY, DAY THREE. CHECK THE PREVIOUS POSTING FOR A LIST OF THE WORDS. ALSO, I FEEL THAT I CAN INCLUDE ANY WORD ON THE QUIZ FROM THE TEXT EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT HAVE SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED IT.
ALSO: Anyone who failed to turn in his or her homework today, must hand it in by 7:30 AM tomorrow. Anything turned in after 7:30 will be considered late, and I will assess a late penalty of 10 points per day.
ALL OTHER CLASSES: NO HOMEWORK BUT REMEMBER WE HAVE A VOCAB TEST WEDNESDAY, DAY THREE. CHECK THE PREVIOUS POSTING FOR A LIST OF THE WORDS. ALSO, I FEEL THAT I CAN INCLUDE ANY WORD ON THE QUIZ FROM THE TEXT EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT HAVE SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED IT.
ALSO: Anyone who failed to turn in his or her homework today, must hand it in by 7:30 AM tomorrow. Anything turned in after 7:30 will be considered late, and I will assess a late penalty of 10 points per day.
History test make-ups!
For those who were absent on the day of the test...
- See me to find a time after school that you can stay and make up the test.
(If staying after school is impossible, we can also work out a way to do it during the school day.)
- You have 2 weeks to make-up the test. The deadline is Monday November 3rd.
For those who would like to re-take the test...
- You will need to come after school if you wish to re-take the test.
- Those re-taking will sit down with me and work through the answers orally.
- The new score will then be averaged with the old for a final grade.
- the deadline ot re-take the test is Friday November 7th
- See me to find a time after school that you can stay and make up the test.
(If staying after school is impossible, we can also work out a way to do it during the school day.)
- You have 2 weeks to make-up the test. The deadline is Monday November 3rd.
For those who would like to re-take the test...
- You will need to come after school if you wish to re-take the test.
- Those re-taking will sit down with me and work through the answers orally.
- The new score will then be averaged with the old for a final grade.
- the deadline ot re-take the test is Friday November 7th
Friday, October 17, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, October 17
PERIOD 1:
Finish class worksheet on square roots and the second worksheet given for homework.
PERIOD 2:
Study for quiz on Monday on solving linear inequalities and graphing their solutions on a number line. Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 of the textbook would be the ones to refer to for additional practice problems and examples.
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.1 problems: #7 - 12. Be sure to solve using the substitution method and check your solutions.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.6/2.7: complete all problems on both sides of the worksheet.
Finish class worksheet on square roots and the second worksheet given for homework.
PERIOD 2:
Study for quiz on Monday on solving linear inequalities and graphing their solutions on a number line. Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 of the textbook would be the ones to refer to for additional practice problems and examples.
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.1 problems: #7 - 12. Be sure to solve using the substitution method and check your solutions.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.6/2.7: complete all problems on both sides of the worksheet.
English Homework for Monday, Oct 20, Day One
the following are vocab words from "The Sniper" that we went over in class: enveloped, beleaguered, spasmodically, ascetic, fanatic, parapet, turret, paroxysm, ruse, silhouetted, remorse, gibber, and report. You must know the meaning of these words, at least one synonym, and at least one antonym. THERE WILL BE A VOCAB TEST ON WEDNESDAY, DAY 3. I also feel that any word from the story can appear on the test, even if we have not specifically discussed it.
Class One (due Tuesday): We know that the topic of "The Sniper" is war. But what is O'Flaherty's purpose? Why did he write this short story as the civil war raged? In a multiple paragraph essay, decide why O'Flaherty, a veteran of "The Troubles," wrote "The Sniper." Underline your thesis statement and support your position with at least three textual details. Remember that you must explain/analyze each of those details and clearly demonstrate how those details support your thesis statement. Stick to the format and do not forget to DOUBLE SPACE. And remember: you can no longer use contractions.
Class Two: In a multiple paragraph essay, compare and contrast the views of war in "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Use textual details from both pieces to support your findings.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class One.
Class One (due Tuesday): We know that the topic of "The Sniper" is war. But what is O'Flaherty's purpose? Why did he write this short story as the civil war raged? In a multiple paragraph essay, decide why O'Flaherty, a veteran of "The Troubles," wrote "The Sniper." Underline your thesis statement and support your position with at least three textual details. Remember that you must explain/analyze each of those details and clearly demonstrate how those details support your thesis statement. Stick to the format and do not forget to DOUBLE SPACE. And remember: you can no longer use contractions.
Class Two: In a multiple paragraph essay, compare and contrast the views of war in "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Use textual details from both pieces to support your findings.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class One.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 6, Oct 17
Class One: Read and mark-up "The Sniper." finish "graphic organizing" the vocab words.
Class Two: Finish reading and marking-up "The Sniper." Finish the vocab words. Remember: you are responsible for ALL words in the short story, not just the ones we went over in class. You must know the meaning of the word, its part of speech, at least one synonym and one antonym, and be able to use it in a "real" sentence (I'll explain.)
Class Five: Bring your marked-up copy of "The Sniper." We'll go over the vocab so if you've found words that you do know, now would be a good time to look those up, either on line (www.dictionary. com) or in an old-fashioned dictionary.
Class Six (for Monday): We know that the theme of "the Sniper" is war. But you must decide what the author's message is and then explain or describe Liam O'Flaherty's message. you must use a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis statement.
Next week-probably Day Three-we'll have a vocab quiz from "The Sniper."
Class Two: Finish reading and marking-up "The Sniper." Finish the vocab words. Remember: you are responsible for ALL words in the short story, not just the ones we went over in class. You must know the meaning of the word, its part of speech, at least one synonym and one antonym, and be able to use it in a "real" sentence (I'll explain.)
Class Five: Bring your marked-up copy of "The Sniper." We'll go over the vocab so if you've found words that you do know, now would be a good time to look those up, either on line (www.dictionary. com) or in an old-fashioned dictionary.
Class Six (for Monday): We know that the theme of "the Sniper" is war. But you must decide what the author's message is and then explain or describe Liam O'Flaherty's message. you must use a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis statement.
Next week-probably Day Three-we'll have a vocab quiz from "The Sniper."
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 14
PERIOD 1:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6/2.7: back to back - 1st column only on both sides.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 2:
Finish Practice worksheet 7.1.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 5:
No Homework! See you Friday (Thursday is a Day 5).
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6.
This will be due Thursday.
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6/2.7: back to back - 1st column only on both sides.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 2:
Finish Practice worksheet 7.1.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 5:
No Homework! See you Friday (Thursday is a Day 5).
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6.
This will be due Thursday.
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 16, Day Five
Class One: don't forget-you must hand in your "Flowers" revision no later that 7:30 even though we don't meet tomorrow. drop the essay into the homework Box in the front of the room.
Class Two: Read and mark-up "The Sniper.'
Class five (for Friday): Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Six: Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Two: Read and mark-up "The Sniper.'
Class five (for Friday): Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Six: Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Friday, October 10, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 14, Day 3
Class One: Using at least three details from the text, write a multiple paragraph essay defending/explaining your choice of most important sentence. You must underline your thesis statement and your three details.
Class Two: 200 word essay due. Check previous postings for details.
Class Five; Reexamine your essay. If, following our class discussion, you are still pleased with your essay, turn it in. If you wish to revise the essay, it is due Tuesday along with the first draft. clearly mark your new effort "Revision.'
Class Six: Same as class five.
Class Two: 200 word essay due. Check previous postings for details.
Class Five; Reexamine your essay. If, following our class discussion, you are still pleased with your essay, turn it in. If you wish to revise the essay, it is due Tuesday along with the first draft. clearly mark your new effort "Revision.'
Class Six: Same as class five.
Biology - Printed Skill Reports
Period 5
Printed skill reports have been sent home with all students. In class, we took time to evaluate the skill reports, and students identified their strengths as well as areas in which they can improve. Please, take the time to review this document as we keep moving forward on our journey to mastery.
Period 2 and Period 6
Printed skill reports will be coming home on Tuesday. Once you have them, take the time to evaluate these documents.
Printed skill reports have been sent home with all students. In class, we took time to evaluate the skill reports, and students identified their strengths as well as areas in which they can improve. Please, take the time to review this document as we keep moving forward on our journey to mastery.
Period 2 and Period 6
Printed skill reports will be coming home on Tuesday. Once you have them, take the time to evaluate these documents.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MATH Homework Thursday, October 9
ALL CLASSES:
Your quiz corrections/reflections are due on Tuesday. Be sure you submit the original quiz and the correction pages together.
ALSO:
All classes will be having a book check on Tuesday. I want to see that you have not lost, misplaced, abandoned your books since the beginning of the school year. Most of you are bringing them to class everyday (which is expected...keep it up!). If you do not have your book in class, a phone call home will be made.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide 7.1: FRONT SIDE ONLY - #1 - 12
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 176 - 178: #12 - 42 every 3rd (12, 15, 18, etc.); 53, 54, 55
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.4/2.5: FRONT AND BACK
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
Your quiz corrections/reflections are due on Tuesday. Be sure you submit the original quiz and the correction pages together.
ALSO:
All classes will be having a book check on Tuesday. I want to see that you have not lost, misplaced, abandoned your books since the beginning of the school year. Most of you are bringing them to class everyday (which is expected...keep it up!). If you do not have your book in class, a phone call home will be made.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide 7.1: FRONT SIDE ONLY - #1 - 12
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 176 - 178: #12 - 42 every 3rd (12, 15, 18, etc.); 53, 54, 55
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.4/2.5: FRONT AND BACK
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
English Homework for Friday, Day 2, Oct 10
Class One: Make certain that you have marked-up "Flowers," chosen the most important sentence of the story, and can defend your choice.
Class Two (due next Tuesday): write an essay of at least 200 words in which you describe and explore the connection of the title "Cat in the Rain" to the story itself.
Class Five: Same as class two EXCEPT that only your rough draft is due and it's due Friday.
Class Six: Same as class two EXCEPT that it's due Friday.
Anyone redoing his or her "Carpathia" essay, must turn the revision AND the first draft in by 7:30 Friday morning without fail.
Class Two (due next Tuesday): write an essay of at least 200 words in which you describe and explore the connection of the title "Cat in the Rain" to the story itself.
Class Five: Same as class two EXCEPT that only your rough draft is due and it's due Friday.
Class Six: Same as class two EXCEPT that it's due Friday.
Anyone redoing his or her "Carpathia" essay, must turn the revision AND the first draft in by 7:30 Friday morning without fail.
Biology - Homework for Thursday, 10/9
Periods 2, 5, and 6 Biology
Add ten more circles - the the notes that belong inside them - to the mind maps we made in class today. Mark these ten circles so that I can check them easily in our next class.
Add ten more circles - the the notes that belong inside them - to the mind maps we made in class today. Mark these ten circles so that I can check them easily in our next class.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 9, Day 1
Class One (due Friday): Using your "Rules of Notice," mark-up "Flowers." then select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend your selection.
Class Two: same as class 1 EXCEPT defend your choice in a 300 word essay.
Class 5: same as class 2 EXCEPT your essay must be a minimum of 200 words.
Class 6: check the previous homework posting.
Class Two: same as class 1 EXCEPT defend your choice in a 300 word essay.
Class 5: same as class 2 EXCEPT your essay must be a minimum of 200 words.
Class 6: check the previous homework posting.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Oct 8, Day Six
Class One: Read and, using your Rules of Notice, mark-up "Flowers." Then decide what is the most important sentence in the short story and Hi-Lite it. Be prepared to defend your decision.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: Select the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Be prepared to defend your choice.
Class Six (due Thursday): write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 200 words defending your choice of the most important sentence--double space.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: Select the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Be prepared to defend your choice.
Class Six (due Thursday): write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 200 words defending your choice of the most important sentence--double space.
Monday, October 6, 2008
History - Test # 1!
Our 1st test of the year is coming!...
This test will be on Columbus, the colonies, & the French & Indian War
Students should study their notes, any reading we've done in class, and any assignments that have passed back.
Period 1: Test#1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Peirod 2: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 5: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 6 (honors): Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/9
This test will be on Columbus, the colonies, & the French & Indian War
Students should study their notes, any reading we've done in class, and any assignments that have passed back.
Period 1: Test#1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Peirod 2: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 5: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 6 (honors): Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/9
English Homework for Tuesday, Oct 7, Day 5
Class One: You have chosen the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Now write a 2-3 paragraph essay defending/explaining your selection.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: This is due Wednesday-now that you have marked-up "Carpathia," select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend/explain your choice.
Class Six: Same as Class Five-only your assignment is due Wednesday.
TO ALL OF YOU WRITING PARAGRAPHS: DOUBLE SPACE.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: This is due Wednesday-now that you have marked-up "Carpathia," select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend/explain your choice.
Class Six: Same as Class Five-only your assignment is due Wednesday.
TO ALL OF YOU WRITING PARAGRAPHS: DOUBLE SPACE.
MATH Homework - Monday, October 6
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheet 2.3: even problems only
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 420 - 421. Stop after Method #2.
Do problems on pages 423 - 424: #5, 7, 17 - 19, 30, 31
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 3.3 on pages 172 - 175
Do problems on page 176: #1 - 10. You will need graph paper for this assignment!
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz that you began in class last Friday. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 6:
The homework assigned last Thursday will be checked tomorrow. It was:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes.
You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15 AND on page 90: 7 - 21
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
Finish practice worksheet 2.3: even problems only
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 420 - 421. Stop after Method #2.
Do problems on pages 423 - 424: #5, 7, 17 - 19, 30, 31
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 3.3 on pages 172 - 175
Do problems on page 176: #1 - 10. You will need graph paper for this assignment!
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz that you began in class last Friday. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 6:
The homework assigned last Thursday will be checked tomorrow. It was:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes.
You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15 AND on page 90: 7 - 21
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
Friday, October 3, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Oct 6, Day 4
Class One: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
C lass Two: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
Class Five: Read and mark-up "Flowers."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
C lass Two: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
Class Five: Read and mark-up "Flowers."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Biology - Homework for Thursday, 10/2
Periods 5 and 6
Draw a picture of an animal, real or imaginary. Explain how it meets all of items on the list we made in class of the common traits which all living things share.
Draw a picture of an animal, real or imaginary. Explain how it meets all of items on the list we made in class of the common traits which all living things share.
MATH - Homework Thursday, October 2
PERIOD 1:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
PERIOD 5:
Finish the review worksheet: 1 - 11
Test on Monday on the following:
Solving equations and inequalities
Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
Solving word problems
Slope
Finding x-intercept/y-intercept
Writing equations in standard form/slope-intercept form
Graphing linear equations
Finding the equation of a line given:
- two points
- slope and one point
- point and a line parallel to the line
- point and a line perpendicular to the line
Determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular
PERIOD 6:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
PERIOD 5:
Finish the review worksheet: 1 - 11
Test on Monday on the following:
Solving equations and inequalities
Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
Solving word problems
Slope
Finding x-intercept/y-intercept
Writing equations in standard form/slope-intercept form
Graphing linear equations
Finding the equation of a line given:
- two points
- slope and one point
- point and a line parallel to the line
- point and a line perpendicular to the line
Determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular
PERIOD 6:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
English Homework for Friday, Oct 3.
REMEMBER: THIS IS A SIX PERIOD DAY BECAUSE OF PROGRESS REPORTS. FOR GYM AND HEALTH ETC., IT IS A DAY 3.
Class One: using the "Rules of Notice" and my model as guides, finish marking up "Carpathia."
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: Same as classes two and one.
Class Six: If, after seeing my "Carpathia" mark-up model, you wish to revise your mark-up, go right ahead. If you are satisfied with your mark-up, you have no home work.
Class One: using the "Rules of Notice" and my model as guides, finish marking up "Carpathia."
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: Same as classes two and one.
Class Six: If, after seeing my "Carpathia" mark-up model, you wish to revise your mark-up, go right ahead. If you are satisfied with your mark-up, you have no home work.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 1
PERIOD 2:
Study for test on Friday.
Refer to yesterday's blog for a list of topic to study.
Extra help tomorrow!
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 1.3: EVENS ONLY
***Test next Monday***
Come for extra help tomorrow if you have any questions. I will also be available after school Friday for anyone interested. Just let me know in advance.
PERIOD 6:
Study for test tomorrow.
Refer to yesterday's blog under PERIOD 1 for a list of topics to study.
Study for test on Friday.
Refer to yesterday's blog for a list of topic to study.
Extra help tomorrow!
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 1.3: EVENS ONLY
***Test next Monday***
Come for extra help tomorrow if you have any questions. I will also be available after school Friday for anyone interested. Just let me know in advance.
PERIOD 6:
Study for test tomorrow.
Refer to yesterday's blog under PERIOD 1 for a list of topics to study.
Class One: The assignment was posted on Tuesday, Sept 29. Please see that posting.
Class Two (for Friday, day Three): using the "Rules of Notice" to guide you, mark-up the short story "Carpathia."
Class Five: Read "Carpathia." Using your marked-up copy of "This Is How I Remember It" as a model and your "Rules of Notice" as a guide, write what you notice about the short story "Carpathia" in the margins. Mark-up and annotate your text.
Class Six: same as class five.
Class Two (for Friday, day Three): using the "Rules of Notice" to guide you, mark-up the short story "Carpathia."
Class Five: Read "Carpathia." Using your marked-up copy of "This Is How I Remember It" as a model and your "Rules of Notice" as a guide, write what you notice about the short story "Carpathia" in the margins. Mark-up and annotate your text.
Class Six: same as class five.
History - Timeline follow-up assignment
US History 1 Timeline: New & Improved
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A few weeks ago, students in all classes completed a US History 1 timeline including the basic topics that we will cover throughout the year in US 1...-
All students are now being asked to re-create that timemline (Due: 10/27).
It should be accurate, creative, and attractive.
It is also the perfect opportunity for those students who got a grade lower than they'd like on the original assignment to improve that grade.
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... for those students who turned in the original:
the new grade can replace the old grade if the student so desires
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... for those students who did not turn in the original:
the grade for this timeline will be averaged with the original 0
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Below is a copy of the assignment instructions:
DIRECTIONS:
Recreate the timeline that we worked on in class… making it as accurate and attractive as possible...
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Fix any mistakes that you may have made the first time through (I’ve corrected them already on the timelines that I passed back)
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Be neat & creative. (That means…)
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Be neat & creative. (That means…)
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- Make sure that everything on the timeline is legible (easily read) and well spaced
- Make sure the timeline can be read from a distance (don’t make it too light)
- Keep the timeline centered &
- Create the timeline using any material(s) you’d like… (for example: regular 8 x 11 paper, Poster board, fabric, markers, magazine cut-outs, pens etc.)
The re-creation of your timeline is due:
Monday October 27th
Once all of the timelines are done we will judge them as a class (using the rubric on the back of this page). The top 2 or 3 from each class will be displayed … either in or outside the classroom!
- Make sure that everything on the timeline is legible (easily read) and well spaced
- Make sure the timeline can be read from a distance (don’t make it too light)
- Keep the timeline centered &
- Create the timeline using any material(s) you’d like… (for example: regular 8 x 11 paper, Poster board, fabric, markers, magazine cut-outs, pens etc.)
The re-creation of your timeline is due:
Monday October 27th
Once all of the timelines are done we will judge them as a class (using the rubric on the back of this page). The top 2 or 3 from each class will be displayed … either in or outside the classroom!
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