Hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving break. It was a pleasure meeting many of your parents. Wre'll be contacting some parents this coming week who were unable to schedule time for rthe conferences.
Since last week's classroom schedule was a bit hectic, we'll pick up fresh on Monday--no homework. Enjoy today because we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
HISTORY - A Quiz is Coming!
US History 1 Quiz on the American Revolution
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Following Thanksgiving break there will be a quiz on ... the Road to Revolution & the American Revolution... in all classes.
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You should know: - Why the American Revolution began
(major taxes and laws passed by Parliament, serious protests by the American colonists,
what happened at the battle of Lexington & Concord, our reasons for writing the
Declaration of Independence etc.)
- The major battles that seriously affected the outcome of the American Revolution
( Battle of Lexington & Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Trenton,
Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown)
... the basics of what happened at each of those battles, and why each was important
- How to re-write parts of the Declaration of Independence in modern language (by
understanding its meaning)
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Periods 1 & 5: Be prepared for the quiz on Tuesday Dec. 2nd
Period 2: Be prepared for the quiz on Wednesday Dec. 3rd
Period 6: Be prepared for the quiz on Monday Dec. 1st
Friday, November 21, 2008
English Homework for Monday, nov 24, day 6
Class One: identify all of the figurative language in "Poetry Is a Tressle."
Class 2: same as Class One.
Class 5: check previous posting.
Class 6: no homework.
Class 2: same as Class One.
Class 5: check previous posting.
Class 6: no homework.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, nov 21
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Class One: FIRST: in a short essay, at least three paragraphs, explain and evaluate Robert Browning's imagery. THEN: choose a title fcor his poem and explain why you chose what you did.
Class Two: No Home work.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Examine Nikki Giovanni's poem "Poetry is a Tressel." Identify and explain ALL of the figurative language devices that you can find. And don't forget the structure and language themselves.
DON'T FORGET: IF YOU ARE ON VACATION, KEEP INFORMED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
www.orangeteamupdates.blogspot.com. ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN.
Class One: FIRST: in a short essay, at least three paragraphs, explain and evaluate Robert Browning's imagery. THEN: choose a title fcor his poem and explain why you chose what you did.
Class Two: No Home work.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Examine Nikki Giovanni's poem "Poetry is a Tressel." Identify and explain ALL of the figurative language devices that you can find. And don't forget the structure and language themselves.
DON'T FORGET: IF YOU ARE ON VACATION, KEEP INFORMED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
www.orangeteamupdates.blogspot.com. ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN.
MATH - Homework Thursday, November 20
PERIOD 1:
Finish problems on page 171: #15 - 33, not 18, 19, 21, 24, 25 (since you've already done these problems).
Quiz on Tuesday - solving equations
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on worksheet 6.3
Quiz on Monday - Linear equations
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 99: #19 - 55 every 4th problem; 59, 62, 65, 68
REMINDER: Take home quiz on systems of linear inequalities and linear programming is due MONDAY!
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on worksheet 3.5: odd problems only
Quiz on Monday - solving equations
Finish problems on page 171: #15 - 33, not 18, 19, 21, 24, 25 (since you've already done these problems).
Quiz on Tuesday - solving equations
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on worksheet 6.3
Quiz on Monday - Linear equations
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 99: #19 - 55 every 4th problem; 59, 62, 65, 68
REMINDER: Take home quiz on systems of linear inequalities and linear programming is due MONDAY!
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on worksheet 3.5: odd problems only
Quiz on Monday - solving equations
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Nov. 20, Day 4
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET
Class One: Using George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" as a model and guide, create your own "Where I'm From" poem. Keep the same length (approx.). Follow Lyon's general plan of three distinct stages and topics.
Class Two: You have two parts: (1) same as Class One and (2) Using Robert Browning's "Meeting at Night:" identify and describe the imagery. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the imagery.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Identify, describe, and evaluate the imagery of Robt. Browning's "Meeting at Night."
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE LEAVING FOR VACATION: CHECK THE BLOG EVERY DAY FOR ASSIGNMENTS. IF YOU NEED TO WRITE AN ESSAY, YOU CAN E-MAIL THE FINISHED COPY TO ME AT william.graves@leominster.mec.edu
OTHER WISE EVERYTHING IS DUE AS SOON AS YOU RETURN.
Class One: Using George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" as a model and guide, create your own "Where I'm From" poem. Keep the same length (approx.). Follow Lyon's general plan of three distinct stages and topics.
Class Two: You have two parts: (1) same as Class One and (2) Using Robert Browning's "Meeting at Night:" identify and describe the imagery. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the imagery.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Identify, describe, and evaluate the imagery of Robt. Browning's "Meeting at Night."
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE LEAVING FOR VACATION: CHECK THE BLOG EVERY DAY FOR ASSIGNMENTS. IF YOU NEED TO WRITE AN ESSAY, YOU CAN E-MAIL THE FINISHED COPY TO ME AT william.graves@leominster.mec.edu
OTHER WISE EVERYTHING IS DUE AS SOON AS YOU RETURN.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Nov 19, Day 3
Class One: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Two: No homework. Use this opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Five: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Six: No homework. Take the opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Two: No homework. Use this opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Five: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Six: No homework. Take the opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Monday, November 17, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday, Nov 18, Day 2
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET.
Class One: See previous posting.
Class Two: No Homework.
Class Five: In 20 lines or more, explain and evaluate the figurative language of stanza #2 of "Unfolding Bud."
Class Six: 1) finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
2) Using George Ella Lyons poem and your DEJ as guides, write your own "Where
I'm From" poem.
3) Finally, bring in your own favorite poem along with a 20 line paragraph explain-
ing why you chose the poem that you did.
REMEMBER: ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED.
Class One: See previous posting.
Class Two: No Homework.
Class Five: In 20 lines or more, explain and evaluate the figurative language of stanza #2 of "Unfolding Bud."
Class Six: 1) finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
2) Using George Ella Lyons poem and your DEJ as guides, write your own "Where
I'm From" poem.
3) Finally, bring in your own favorite poem along with a 20 line paragraph explain-
ing why you chose the poem that you did.
REMEMBER: ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED.
Friday, November 14, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, November 14
PERIOD 1:
Finish problems on page 171: #14, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 367: #35 - 41 all
Corrections are due Monday as well
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 192: #32 - 36 all - DUE TUESDAY
Finish problems on page 171: #14, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 367: #35 - 41 all
Corrections are due Monday as well
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 192: #32 - 36 all - DUE TUESDAY
English Homework for Monday, Nov 17, Day 1
ALL WORK IS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET
Class One: complete the double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From"
Class Two: First complete the Double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From."
Then, using 3-5 sentences, answer the following question: Why didn't she change her name?
Class Five: In a 20 line paragraph, explain why you chose the poem you did. Don't forget: you must also turn in a copy of your favorite poem along with the paragraph.
Class Six: check previous posting.
Class One: complete the double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From"
Class Two: First complete the Double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From."
Then, using 3-5 sentences, answer the following question: Why didn't she change her name?
Class Five: In a 20 line paragraph, explain why you chose the poem you did. Don't forget: you must also turn in a copy of your favorite poem along with the paragraph.
Class Six: check previous posting.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 6, Nov 14
Class One: you have all brought in your favorite poem. now write 20 lines explaining why you chose the poem you did. You'll turn in your poem with your 20-line paragraph.
Class Two: same as Class One.
Class Five: See posting from yesterday.
Class Six: using George Ella Lyons's poem "Where I'm From" and your Double Journal notes as guides, write your own Where I'm From" poem. THEN: bring in your favorite poem to class.
Class Two: same as Class One.
Class Five: See posting from yesterday.
Class Six: using George Ella Lyons's poem "Where I'm From" and your Double Journal notes as guides, write your own Where I'm From" poem. THEN: bring in your favorite poem to class.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Nov. 13, Day 5
Class One: Bring in your favorite poem from a published poet.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five (due Friday): Same as Class One.
Class Six: Using the Double Journal format started in class, finish "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five (due Friday): Same as Class One.
Class Six: Using the Double Journal format started in class, finish "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon.
Monday, November 10, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Nov 12, Day 4
Classes One and Five: No homework
Classes Two and Six: Final draft due: "For Sale: Baby shoes. Never used."
Classes Two and Six: Final draft due: "For Sale: Baby shoes. Never used."
Friday, November 7, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Nov 10, Day 3
Class One: no homework. enjoy the break.
class Two: Create a short story from Ernest Hemingway's shortest novel: "For sale: Baby shoes. Never used." And remember--in the best of Hemingway's tradition, never use two words when one will do. never use two sentences when one will do. Never use a big word when a "small" word will do. When you're done writing, set it aside for a day and then reread it. And be a critic when you reread it.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: edit-edit-edit. rewrite-rewrite-rewrite. You all have done nice work. Now make it even better.
class Two: Create a short story from Ernest Hemingway's shortest novel: "For sale: Baby shoes. Never used." And remember--in the best of Hemingway's tradition, never use two words when one will do. never use two sentences when one will do. Never use a big word when a "small" word will do. When you're done writing, set it aside for a day and then reread it. And be a critic when you reread it.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: edit-edit-edit. rewrite-rewrite-rewrite. You all have done nice work. Now make it even better.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
MATH - Homework Thursday, November 6
PERIOD 2:
Finish the worksheet on linear equations.
Be sure to write the equation of the line in all three forms
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form
Standard Form
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.4.
PERIOD 6:
No homework.
Finish the worksheet on linear equations.
Be sure to write the equation of the line in all three forms
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form
Standard Form
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.4.
PERIOD 6:
No homework.
English Homework for Friday, Day 2, Nov 7
Class One: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Two (due Monday): using Ernest Hemingway's six word novel-For sale: baby shoes. Never used.-construct your own short story. Your short story must have a minimum of 100 words.
It must have, like Hemingway's, a beginning, a middle, and an end. You must use Hemingway's six words. You cannot break up Hemingway's words; they must be intact when you incorporate them. Don't forget-I want a clean, double spaced story.
Class Five: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Six: same as Class Two except your story is due Friday, Nov 7.
Class Two (due Monday): using Ernest Hemingway's six word novel-For sale: baby shoes. Never used.-construct your own short story. Your short story must have a minimum of 100 words.
It must have, like Hemingway's, a beginning, a middle, and an end. You must use Hemingway's six words. You cannot break up Hemingway's words; they must be intact when you incorporate them. Don't forget-I want a clean, double spaced story.
Class Five: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Six: same as Class Two except your story is due Friday, Nov 7.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 5
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheets 3.1 and 3.2: Only problems #1 - 17 odd and #19 - 22 all ON BOTH WORKSHEETS!
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems from worksheet 6.2: Study Guide problem #7 - 12; Practice problem #1 - 8.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 183: #10 - 20 even, 34. Please use graph paper for your graphs. Refer to the graph expectations handout you received to ensure your graphs have all the necessary components.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 6:
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
Finish practice worksheets 3.1 and 3.2: Only problems #1 - 17 odd and #19 - 22 all ON BOTH WORKSHEETS!
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems from worksheet 6.2: Study Guide problem #7 - 12; Practice problem #1 - 8.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 183: #10 - 20 even, 34. Please use graph paper for your graphs. Refer to the graph expectations handout you received to ensure your graphs have all the necessary components.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 6:
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
English Homework for thursday, Day 1, Nov 6
Class One (For Friday): "War" vocab quiz.
Class Two: "War" vocab quiz.
class Five: using your your rough draft and your partner's rubric, write and pass in your final draft. Vocab squares "War" vocab. Vocab quiz Friday.
Class Six: "War" vocab quiz Thursday.
Class Two: "War" vocab quiz.
class Five: using your your rough draft and your partner's rubric, write and pass in your final draft. Vocab squares "War" vocab. Vocab quiz Friday.
Class Six: "War" vocab quiz Thursday.
Monday, November 3, 2008
MATH - Homework Monday, November 3
REMINDER TO ALL CLASSES!!!
There will be a notebook check in class one day this week. Refer to the scoring rubric received in class last week to be certain your notebook will receive 20/20.
If you are missing assignments on your assignment log, you can look through the blog entries for most of the assignments we have had this quarter.
Be sure to have your notebook in class EVERYDAY! If you do not have it in class the day of the notebook check, it will be a zero.
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Wednesday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 6.2: problem #9 - 14 only.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 5:
No homework due Wednesday.
Continue working on quiz corrections for the quiz you got back on Friday.
Corrections will be due on Monday, November 10.
If you are struggling with any of the corrections, drop by on Thursday during extra help.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Thursday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
There will be a notebook check in class one day this week. Refer to the scoring rubric received in class last week to be certain your notebook will receive 20/20.
If you are missing assignments on your assignment log, you can look through the blog entries for most of the assignments we have had this quarter.
Be sure to have your notebook in class EVERYDAY! If you do not have it in class the day of the notebook check, it will be a zero.
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Wednesday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 6.2: problem #9 - 14 only.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 5:
No homework due Wednesday.
Continue working on quiz corrections for the quiz you got back on Friday.
Corrections will be due on Monday, November 10.
If you are struggling with any of the corrections, drop by on Thursday during extra help.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Thursday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
English Homework for Wed, Nov 5th, Day 1
Class One (this is due THURSDAY): bring your rough draft with you for revision. Also, Vocab quiz from "War" on Friday. Format will be similar to the Sniper vocab quiz.
class Two: using your partner's scored rubric, write the final draft of the compare and contrast essay. also "War" vocab quiz on Thursday.
Class Five: see Friday's posting.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
class Two: using your partner's scored rubric, write the final draft of the compare and contrast essay. also "War" vocab quiz on Thursday.
Class Five: see Friday's posting.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
FOR ALL FRESHMAN ENGLISH CLASSES
I HAVE CORRECTED EVERYTHING THAT WAS HANDED IN UP TO AND INCLUDING FRIDAY, OCT 31st. SOME OF YOU STILL OWE WORK AND A FEW OF YOU OWE AS MANY AS THREE ASSIGNMENTS. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT ALL MISSING OR PAST DUE WORK IS DUE MONDAY, NOV 3rd. ALSO PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT YOUR INDIE READING JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWER BY THE END OF THE DAY, NOV 3rd.
See you Monday.
Mr. Graves
See you Monday.
Mr. Graves
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