Sorry about Friday's posting. The fire alarm interrupted the process.
Class One: Bring your marked up Sonnet #73 to class. You should also be reading and marking-up your copies of Robert Frost's "Once by the Pacific" and John Collier's "The Chaser." If you left your copies in school, I posted the poem on Thursday, January 29th. If you need a copy of "The Chaser," you can go to the following website and download it-it's free: http://members.accessus.net/~bradley/thechaser.html. Remember--you MUST bring your marked-up texts to your exam.
Class Two: Your final copy of your analysis of "A Dream Deferred" is due. You should also be preparing for your mid term by reviewing vocab words and reading the texts "Once by the Pacific" and "The Chaser." Remember that you MUST bring your marked-up copies of the texts to the exam. Remember also that for question #2, you MUST bring notes and rough draft of the analysis. If you don't bring the prewriting material, you'll have to do that during the exam. The extra work could adversely impact your grade.
Class Five: You should all be reading and marking-up your copies of Robert Frost's "Once by the
Pacific" and John Collier's "The Chaser." If you left your texts in school, I posted a copy of Frost's poem on Thursday, Jan 29. You can go the the following website and download a copy of "The Chaser" (it's free:) http://members.accesdsus.net/~bradley/thechaser.html. Remember: you MUST bring a marked-up copy of each of the texts to the exam.
Class Six: The "revised" rough draft of your analysis of "A Dream Deferred" is due. You should also be reading and marking-up of Frost's "Once by the Pacific" and John Collier's "The Chaser." If you've misplaced either text, you can find a copy of Frost's poem on Thursday's posting. You can down load a copy of "The Chaser" form the following website: http://members.accessus.net/~bradley/thechaser.html.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
History - Midterm Studying!
Below is a copy of the...
Midterm Study Guide
... that all students received in class
Please feel free to ask any questions regarding Midterms as comments to this post... I will try to post answers once on Saturday and once on Sunday.
U.S. HISTORY 1
MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
U.S. HISTORY 1
MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
Chronology
Be able to place all topics on this Study Guide in correct Chronological order!
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American Colonies
[IMPORTANT DATE ~ Columbus “re-discovered” America in 1492]
American Colonies
[IMPORTANT DATE ~ Columbus “re-discovered” America in 1492]
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Be able to explain the causes for European colonization of America (remember that individual Europeans and European nations have different reasons for colonizing
Be able to explain the causes for European colonization of America (remember that individual Europeans and European nations have different reasons for colonizing
Understand how European colonization of America impacted American Indian life and culture. (including the Iroquois League as mentioned under “French and Indian War”)
Be able to name all 13 original British Colonies AND place all 13 Colonies on a map!
Be able to name all 13 original British Colonies AND place all 13 Colonies on a map!
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French and Indian War
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ The 4 American wars between England and France began in 1689. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended in 1761]
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ The 4 American wars between England and France began in 1689. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended in 1761]
Know who fought in the French & Indian War (Europeans and American Indians) and why each group chose to fight. [NOTE: you do not need to know specific tribe names]
Know how the French & Indian war caused disagreements between England and the colonies…. And thusly, helped cause the American Revolution
Be able to define the “Iroquois League” and explain both why it was formed and why it was so pwerful.
Be able to explain the “Albany Plan of Union” and how it “foreshadowed” the coming American Revolution. (review the “Join or Die” Political Cartoon)
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Disagreements between England and the Colonies (Road to Revolution)
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ Parliament began taxing America to pay off war debts in 1764. The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776]
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ Parliament began taxing America to pay off war debts in 1764. The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776]
Be able to explain the cycle (remember the notes that went in a circle?) of discontent and protest from the colonists and anger, punishment, and taxation from the British King & Parliament
Be able to define the Stamp Act, , Quartering Act, and , Intolerable Acts
Know who the Sons of Liberty were and the role that they played in leading America to Revolution. (review the “Boston Massacre” engraving)
Know who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and why it was written (2 main reasons) – BE CAREFUL NOT TO CONFUSE IT WITH THE CONSTITUTION
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American Revolution
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ The Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1781]
[IMPORTANT DATES ~ The Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1781]
Be able to explain the reasons that the American Revolution began.
Be able to describe the Battles of Lexington & Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown…. Be able to place these battles in chronological order, and know which side won each.
Be able to explain some of the reasons for American Victory in the Revolution.
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Articles of Confederation & U. S. Constitution
[IMPORTANT DATE ~ The US Constitution was adopted in 1788]
[IMPORTANT DATE ~ The US Constitution was adopted in 1788]
Be able to define a “Constitution”.
Be aware that the Articles of Confederation was America’s first Constitution and our current Constitution was its second.
Be able to explain why the “Articles of Confederation” failed.
Be able to identify and explain the major debates (and compromises) from the Constitutional Convention.
Know the number of articles and amendments in the current US Constitution.
Be able to identify and explain the amendments in the Bill of Rights as well as some of the other key amendments (bolded on your amendments hand-out)
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U.S. Government
Be able to explain the purposes of a Government in your own words.
Know the definitions of (and differences between) TYPES (FORMS), LEVELS, and BRANCHES of government.
Be able to define the specific TYPES of Government discussed in class AND give examples of nations or groups that use them.
Be able to list and/or recognize the LEVELS and BRANCHES of U.S. government… including the people and powers and responsibilities of each.
MATH - 10 Tips for Studying and Taking your Mid-Term Exam
FOR ALL CLASSES:
Each class (except for period 1) has received a Mid-Term review packet that is similar to the exam that you will be taking next week. The format is the same - a multiple choice section where you write your answers in the boxes along the top of the open response section; then an open response section with short answer and literacy questions. When working on the review packet:
Tip #1: Set a timer for 90 minutes and only work for 90 minutes. You will only have 90 minutes for the exam, so you should practice working in the time you will be allowed to work in.
Tip #2: Use only a calculator (graphing calculator for Honors students) and a ruler as these are the only tools you will have to use during the exam.
Tip #3: Work through the entire exam doing the problems you know how to do first. Then go back and work on the ones that you were unsure of and those that take more time.
Tip #4: On multiple choice questions, try to eliminate answers that you know it could not be - narrow it down to two if you can. Cross them out on the exam so you do not mark the wrong answer by mistake.
Tip #5: Also on multiple choice questions, utilize the calculator as much as possible. There is no partial credit for these problems, so you do not need to take time showing all your work. If you can solve them mentally or using the calculator, save time and do so.
Tip #6: The multiple choice section should take less time than the open response section. If you worked on the multiple choice for 45 minutes, then stop and move onto the open response section to ensure you get to all the problems.
Tip #7: On the open response section, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK. You may receive partial credit on these questions based on the amount of work is correct and how much of it you showed.
Tip #8: After going through the review, correct your answers. This will give you an idea of how you prepared you are and the areas you should focus your studying on.
Tip #9: If there were any that you got incorrect left blank because you could not remember how to do the problems, look them up in your notes or textbook and try the problems again. Mark these problems somehow so you know that these were the ones you needed to look up so you remember to focus on these types when you study.
Tip #10: On the day of the exam, DO NOT LEAVE ANY QUESTION BLANK! Try all the problems and check your answers. Be sure that you filled in the multiple choice answers correctly on the answer sheet.
And...remember to STAY CALM. Do not get worked up over the exam. If you study and do well on the review packets, you are more than ready for the mid-term. Take your time, but always be aware of the time so you are able to get to all of the problems.
I am after school Monday and Tuesday for anyone who needs extra help for the mid-term exam. Stop by if you have any questions beyond those we discuss in class.
Each class (except for period 1) has received a Mid-Term review packet that is similar to the exam that you will be taking next week. The format is the same - a multiple choice section where you write your answers in the boxes along the top of the open response section; then an open response section with short answer and literacy questions. When working on the review packet:
Tip #1: Set a timer for 90 minutes and only work for 90 minutes. You will only have 90 minutes for the exam, so you should practice working in the time you will be allowed to work in.
Tip #2: Use only a calculator (graphing calculator for Honors students) and a ruler as these are the only tools you will have to use during the exam.
Tip #3: Work through the entire exam doing the problems you know how to do first. Then go back and work on the ones that you were unsure of and those that take more time.
Tip #4: On multiple choice questions, try to eliminate answers that you know it could not be - narrow it down to two if you can. Cross them out on the exam so you do not mark the wrong answer by mistake.
Tip #5: Also on multiple choice questions, utilize the calculator as much as possible. There is no partial credit for these problems, so you do not need to take time showing all your work. If you can solve them mentally or using the calculator, save time and do so.
Tip #6: The multiple choice section should take less time than the open response section. If you worked on the multiple choice for 45 minutes, then stop and move onto the open response section to ensure you get to all the problems.
Tip #7: On the open response section, SHOW ALL YOUR WORK. You may receive partial credit on these questions based on the amount of work is correct and how much of it you showed.
Tip #8: After going through the review, correct your answers. This will give you an idea of how you prepared you are and the areas you should focus your studying on.
Tip #9: If there were any that you got incorrect left blank because you could not remember how to do the problems, look them up in your notes or textbook and try the problems again. Mark these problems somehow so you know that these were the ones you needed to look up so you remember to focus on these types when you study.
Tip #10: On the day of the exam, DO NOT LEAVE ANY QUESTION BLANK! Try all the problems and check your answers. Be sure that you filled in the multiple choice answers correctly on the answer sheet.
And...remember to STAY CALM. Do not get worked up over the exam. If you study and do well on the review packets, you are more than ready for the mid-term. Take your time, but always be aware of the time so you are able to get to all of the problems.
I am after school Monday and Tuesday for anyone who needs extra help for the mid-term exam. Stop by if you have any questions beyond those we discuss in class.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
English Homework for Friday, Day 1, Jan 30
Class One: Mark up Sonnet #73 (Due Monday)
Class Two: Revised copy of your analysis due. Don't forget to double space.
Class Five: Read the poem "A Dream Deferred" several times. Then: Identify the speaker, identify the audience, identify the theme (message), describe the tone, describe the poet's would choice. Why do you think he uses the words he does?
Class Six: your rough draft of your analysis is due.
this is the poem that will be on the mid-term:
"Once by the Pacific" by Robert Frost
The shattered water made a misty din.
Great waves looked over others coming in,
And thought of doing something to the shore
That water never did to land before.
The clouds were low and hairy in the skies,
Like locks blown forward in the gleam of eyes.
You could not tell, and yet it looked as if
The shore was lucky in being backed by cliff,
The cliff in being backed by continent;
It looked as if a night of dark intent
Was coming, and not only a night, an age.
Someone had better be prepared for rage.
There would be more than ocean-water broken
Before God's last Put out the Light was spoken.
Class Two: Revised copy of your analysis due. Don't forget to double space.
Class Five: Read the poem "A Dream Deferred" several times. Then: Identify the speaker, identify the audience, identify the theme (message), describe the tone, describe the poet's would choice. Why do you think he uses the words he does?
Class Six: your rough draft of your analysis is due.
this is the poem that will be on the mid-term:
"Once by the Pacific" by Robert Frost
The shattered water made a misty din.
Great waves looked over others coming in,
And thought of doing something to the shore
That water never did to land before.
The clouds were low and hairy in the skies,
Like locks blown forward in the gleam of eyes.
You could not tell, and yet it looked as if
The shore was lucky in being backed by cliff,
The cliff in being backed by continent;
It looked as if a night of dark intent
Was coming, and not only a night, an age.
Someone had better be prepared for rage.
There would be more than ocean-water broken
Before God's last Put out the Light was spoken.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
English Homework for Wednesday, Jan 27, Day 5
Class One: First: finish K-W-L for the sonnet. Then mark up Sonnet #73
Class Two: rough draft due for your analysis of Langston Hughes' "A Dream Deferred."
Class Five (due Thursday): same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
Class Two: rough draft due for your analysis of Langston Hughes' "A Dream Deferred."
Class Five (due Thursday): same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
Monday, January 26, 2009
English Homework for Tuesday, Jan 27, Day 4
Class One: If you received a grade of less than 80 on the "Duchess" RAFT, retelling, "Hour" retelling you must redo them. "The Story of an Hour" retelling is due Tuesday the 27th. The others are due on or before Thursday, the 29th.
Class Two: same as class one.
Class Five: same as class one.
Class Six: same as class one.
If you received an 80 or higher on the above assignments, you may redo any or all; it's up to you. Due dates are the same.
Class Two: same as class one.
Class Five: same as class one.
Class Six: same as class one.
If you received an 80 or higher on the above assignments, you may redo any or all; it's up to you. Due dates are the same.
Friday, January 23, 2009
English Homework for Monday, Jan 26, Day 3
Vocab words for all classes: extraordinary, imperceptible, autopsy, potion, giddy, fervently, rapture, siren (not the one on the police car) solitude, elixir, tumultuous. You have a choice; you can either do Vocab Squares or the Word Maps.
Class Two: In addition to the above vocab, the reteeling of "The Sniper"
Class Six: in addition to the vocab: revise the retelling of "The Story of an Hour."
Class Two: In addition to the above vocab, the reteeling of "The Sniper"
Class Six: in addition to the vocab: revise the retelling of "The Story of an Hour."
Thursday, January 22, 2009
English Homework for Friaday, Day 2, Jan 23
Class One: Retelling of "Story of an Hour" due.
Class Two: Retelling of the "Sniper" due Monday.
Class Five: Retelling of "The Story of an Hour."
Class Six: no homework.
REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Two: Retelling of the "Sniper" due Monday.
Class Five: Retelling of "The Story of an Hour."
Class Six: no homework.
REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
English Homework for Thursday, Jan 22, Day 1
Class One (Due Friday): a retelling of Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour."
Class Two: Same as Class One. However, your retelling is due Thursday.
Class Five: Options. you can choose to revise your retelling of "My Last Duchess." You will receive the higher of the two grades. If you have not yet done the retelling, this is your last chance. If you do not do the retelling, you will receive a zero. If, after our classroom discussion, you decide to redo the RAFT, it is due tomorrow. If you do not hand in a RAFT assignment tomorrow, you will receive a zero. For both the retelling and RAFT, follow the rubrics. If you need complete instructions for your RAFT, please check the previous postings.
Class Six: After marking-up Shakespeare's Sonnet #116, summarize the poem in a five to seven sentence paragraph.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15.
Class Two: Same as Class One. However, your retelling is due Thursday.
Class Five: Options. you can choose to revise your retelling of "My Last Duchess." You will receive the higher of the two grades. If you have not yet done the retelling, this is your last chance. If you do not do the retelling, you will receive a zero. If, after our classroom discussion, you decide to redo the RAFT, it is due tomorrow. If you do not hand in a RAFT assignment tomorrow, you will receive a zero. For both the retelling and RAFT, follow the rubrics. If you need complete instructions for your RAFT, please check the previous postings.
Class Six: After marking-up Shakespeare's Sonnet #116, summarize the poem in a five to seven sentence paragraph.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
HISTORY - Reminder about turning in Homework!
- All Homework assignments have been listed on the side board in C-225 by period
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- Homework is NEVER "COLLECTED" in history class, it's up to you to TURN IN your completed homework in the bin at the front of the room
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- The quarter is ending and all class work and homework to be graded for quarter 2 must be turned in by Wednesday of Midterm week (Feb. 4, 2009)!
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- Any homework that you have not turned in by that time results in two minus points at the end of the quarter (1% off your final quarter grade!)
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- Homework is NEVER "COLLECTED" in history class, it's up to you to TURN IN your completed homework in the bin at the front of the room
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- The quarter is ending and all class work and homework to be graded for quarter 2 must be turned in by Wednesday of Midterm week (Feb. 4, 2009)!
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- Any homework that you have not turned in by that time results in two minus points at the end of the quarter (1% off your final quarter grade!)
English Homework for Tuesday, Jan 21, Day 6
Class One: Your RAFT is due. For complete instructions, see Friday's posting. Also: if you chose to revise your retelling, it too is due.
Class Two: Mark up and discuss Sonnet 116. Consider the imagery, figurative language, structure, and meter.
Class Five: Your RAFT is due. If you need complete information, see Friday's posting for Class One.
Class Six (due Thursday): same as Class Two.
REMINDER: YOUR INDIE READING JOURNAL IS DUE THIS FRIDAY, JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Two: Mark up and discuss Sonnet 116. Consider the imagery, figurative language, structure, and meter.
Class Five: Your RAFT is due. If you need complete information, see Friday's posting for Class One.
Class Six (due Thursday): same as Class Two.
REMINDER: YOUR INDIE READING JOURNAL IS DUE THIS FRIDAY, JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Homework update for Tueday,Jan 20
FOR PERIOD SIX: HOMEWORK SHOULD READ "SAME AS PERIOD TWO." PERIOD SIX WILL FINISH DISCUSSING SONNETS 18 AND 73.
Friday, January 16, 2009
English Homework for Tuesday, Jan 20, Day 5
Class One: You are to write a RAFT following the RAFT rubric passed out in class today. Your ROLE is that of the servant sent by the Duke of Tirol to negotiate the terms of marriage between the Duke of Tirol's daughter and the Duke of Ferrar. Your AUDIENCE is your "boss," the Duke of Tirol. Your FORMAT is a letter that you write to the Duke of Tirol. You must convince to either proceed with the wedding or break off negotiations. Your only source of information is the "conversation" that you had with the Duke of Ferrar while viewing the portrait of the Duke's last duchess. Your TOPIC is the impending marriage. You must convince the Duke of Tirol whether or not to proceed with wedding plans.
You must use at least three new vocab words. Follow the rubric exactly. Voice is extremely important. Make me believe that I am reading a letter written in 1561.
Class Two: Mark up and discuss the themes, imagery, figurative language and structure of Sonnets 18 & 73.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Same as class one.
JUST A REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You must use at least three new vocab words. Follow the rubric exactly. Voice is extremely important. Make me believe that I am reading a letter written in 1561.
Class Two: Mark up and discuss the themes, imagery, figurative language and structure of Sonnets 18 & 73.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Same as class one.
JUST A REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
English Homework for Friaday, Day 4, Jan 16
Class One: If you did not turn in your retelling of "My Last Duchess," you have until 7:30 Friday.
Pleases make certain that you bring your copy of "My Last Duchess" with for Friday's class.
Class Two: Bring your marked up copies of Sonnets 18 and 73.
Class Five: Pass in your "revised" copies of "My Last Duchess" retelling.
Class Six: Bring in your marked up copies of Sonnets 18 and 73.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pleases make certain that you bring your copy of "My Last Duchess" with for Friday's class.
Class Two: Bring your marked up copies of Sonnets 18 and 73.
Class Five: Pass in your "revised" copies of "My Last Duchess" retelling.
Class Six: Bring in your marked up copies of Sonnets 18 and 73.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
English Homework for Thursday, Jan15, Day 3
Class One: Retell "My Last Duchess" following the RETELLING RUBRIC. The retelling must be in essay form.
Class Two: See previous posting.
Class Five: Complete the retelling of "My Last Duchess" in essay form. Follow the rubric exactly.
Class Six: Complete the assignment for today: Analyze Sonnets 18 and 73.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Two: See previous posting.
Class Five: Complete the retelling of "My Last Duchess" in essay form. Follow the rubric exactly.
Class Six: Complete the assignment for today: Analyze Sonnets 18 and 73.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
English Homework for Wed, Jan 14, Day 2
TOMORROW IS A HALF-DAY. THE SCHEDULE IS 1, 6, 5 (5 IS LUNCH)
CLASS ONE: See yesterday's posting. And there may be a surprise quiz on the Vocab Square words from "My Last Duchess."
CLASS SIX: Using the Double Entry Journal technique, mark up Sonnets 18 and 73.
CLASS FIVE: Quiz on the antonyms of the vocab words from "My Last Duchess." Make certain that you bring today's homework; we'll clear up any misunderstandings and use it to introduce the next writing assignment.
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.
CLASS ONE: See yesterday's posting. And there may be a surprise quiz on the Vocab Square words from "My Last Duchess."
CLASS SIX: Using the Double Entry Journal technique, mark up Sonnets 18 and 73.
CLASS FIVE: Quiz on the antonyms of the vocab words from "My Last Duchess." Make certain that you bring today's homework; we'll clear up any misunderstandings and use it to introduce the next writing assignment.
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.
Monday, January 12, 2009
English Homework for Tuesday, Jan 13, Day 1
Class One (due Wednesday): First-do Vocab squares for the words of "My Last Duchess" that you do not know. Then-tell me to whom is the Duke of Ferrar speaking? And finally-make two lists. One list will describe the Duchess. The other list will describe the Duke. You must support your claim by referring to the line that confirms your observation.
Class Two: revise your RAFT. pay special attention to the creation of an authentic voice.
Class Five: make two lists. One list will describe the Duchess. The other list will describe the Duke. Whenever you make a claim, you must refer to the line of the poem that supports your observation.
Class Six: See the previous posting.
JUST A REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE BY 2:15 ON FRIDAY, JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Two: revise your RAFT. pay special attention to the creation of an authentic voice.
Class Five: make two lists. One list will describe the Duchess. The other list will describe the Duke. Whenever you make a claim, you must refer to the line of the poem that supports your observation.
Class Six: See the previous posting.
JUST A REMINDER: ALL INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE BY 2:15 ON FRIDAY, JAN 23. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Friday, January 9, 2009
English Homework for Monday, Jan 12, Day
Class One: First-read "My Last Duchess" several times. Then create Vocab Squares for words that you do not know. Finally-mark-up the text using the DEJ method.
Class Two: Each of you will write a RAFT. Following instructions explicitly.
ROLE: you are the Duke of Tirol's agent. The Duke of Tirol has sent you to the Duke of Ferrar
to negotiate the terms of Tirol's daughter to the Duke of Ferrar.
AUDIENCE: after meeting the Duke of Ferrar, you write a letter to your Lord, Duke of Tirol.
It should be a formal letter since you are not his equal but rather his servant.
FORMAT: a formal letter in which you either advise your master to proceed with the
wedding OR break off negotiations immediately.
TOPIC: The Duke of Ferrar's desire to marry the Duke of Tirol's daughter.
In addition to following the rubric, you must incorporate at least five of the new vocabulary words.
Class Six: Rewrite your RAFT following your partner's suggestions. AND ONE MORE THING: you must use at five of the new vocab words.
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 BY 2:15. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Two: Each of you will write a RAFT. Following instructions explicitly.
ROLE: you are the Duke of Tirol's agent. The Duke of Tirol has sent you to the Duke of Ferrar
to negotiate the terms of Tirol's daughter to the Duke of Ferrar.
AUDIENCE: after meeting the Duke of Ferrar, you write a letter to your Lord, Duke of Tirol.
It should be a formal letter since you are not his equal but rather his servant.
FORMAT: a formal letter in which you either advise your master to proceed with the
wedding OR break off negotiations immediately.
TOPIC: The Duke of Ferrar's desire to marry the Duke of Tirol's daughter.
In addition to following the rubric, you must incorporate at least five of the new vocabulary words.
Class Six: Rewrite your RAFT following your partner's suggestions. AND ONE MORE THING: you must use at five of the new vocab words.
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 BY 2:15. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
History - homework 1/8
Period 1 ~ Complete puzzles (originally assigned on the Tuesday before the break)
[20 vocab words, clue for each word, words placed in Word Search puzzle with Clues NOT THE WORDS THEMSELVES listed below it.]
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Period 2 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[Label each government responsibility from the list we made as either FEDERAL, STATE, or LOCAL]
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Period 5 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[Label each government responsibility from the list we made as either EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, or JUDICIAL]
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Period 6 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[25 vocab words, clue for each word, words placed in Word Search or Descrambler puzzle with clues NOT THE WORDS THEMSELVES listed below it.]
[20 vocab words, clue for each word, words placed in Word Search puzzle with Clues NOT THE WORDS THEMSELVES listed below it.]
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Period 2 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[Label each government responsibility from the list we made as either FEDERAL, STATE, or LOCAL]
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Period 5 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[Label each government responsibility from the list we made as either EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, or JUDICIAL]
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Period 6 ~ Complete classwork if not already done...
[25 vocab words, clue for each word, words placed in Word Search or Descrambler puzzle with clues NOT THE WORDS THEMSELVES listed below it.]
English Homework for Friaday, Day 5, Jan 9
Class One: Text: Frost's "Out, out-". First vocab squares: toiling, thwarted, brute, brothel, venerable, babbles. Then read "Out, out-" several times. look up any word that you do not know. Then using the DEJ method, mark-up the poem. Then google the phrase :Out, out brief candle. . ." (lines 17-31). And finally, explain how these lines from "Macbeth" count to Frost's poem in an 8-11 line paragraph.
Class Two: Text: "My Last Duchess." first vocab squares for countenance, officious, mantle, munificence, warrant, stoop, trifling. Then: If you were Duke Tirol's agent, what would you advise your "boss" to do?
Class Five (Due Monday): First vocab squares-countenance, mantle, officious, munificence, warrant, trifling, stoop. Then google "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning" and down-load a copy. Then read the poem several times. And finally, mark-up the poem using a DEJ.
Class Six: Vocab squares(same words as Class Five). Then, using the poem as your only source of information, write a RAFT as follows: R-you are the Duke of Tirol's agent. He has sent sent you to the Duke of Ferrar's to negotiate a proposed marriage between Tirol's daughter and Ferrar. A-the audience is the Duke of Tirol to whom you are reporting your findings. F-you are writing a LETTER to the Duke of Tirol that contains your recommendations (positive or negative-can't be wishy-washy.) T-the TOPIC is the proposed marriage. What do recommend and why?
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.
Class Two: Text: "My Last Duchess." first vocab squares for countenance, officious, mantle, munificence, warrant, stoop, trifling. Then: If you were Duke Tirol's agent, what would you advise your "boss" to do?
Class Five (Due Monday): First vocab squares-countenance, mantle, officious, munificence, warrant, trifling, stoop. Then google "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning" and down-load a copy. Then read the poem several times. And finally, mark-up the poem using a DEJ.
Class Six: Vocab squares(same words as Class Five). Then, using the poem as your only source of information, write a RAFT as follows: R-you are the Duke of Tirol's agent. He has sent sent you to the Duke of Ferrar's to negotiate a proposed marriage between Tirol's daughter and Ferrar. A-the audience is the Duke of Tirol to whom you are reporting your findings. F-you are writing a LETTER to the Duke of Tirol that contains your recommendations (positive or negative-can't be wishy-washy.) T-the TOPIC is the proposed marriage. What do recommend and why?
JUST A REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
MATH - Reminder to Period 2
PERIOD 2 - ADVANCED ALGEBRA 1
Due to the cancellation of school today, your quiz on solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, or elimination will be TOMORROW, Thursday, January 8.
Use the extra time to STUDY.
Due to the cancellation of school today, your quiz on solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, or elimination will be TOMORROW, Thursday, January 8.
Use the extra time to STUDY.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
English Homework for Wed, Jan 7, Day 3
IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED TOMORROW, HOMEWORK IS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET.
Class One: Using the Double Entry Journal method, mark-up "The Hill." Then, use your DEJ to discuss and explain "The Hill" in a multi-paragraph essay. Make certain that you mention structure, scansion, figurative language, patterns, themes and connections to other texts.
Class Two: save today's work for tomorrow.
Class Five: Bring your "Out, out-" work tomorrow. We'll finish the discussion then.
Class Six: Using the text as your guide, create character "sketches" of both the Duke of Ferrara and his last Duchess. When you create your "sketches," you must reference your inference by line number.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15.
Class One: Using the Double Entry Journal method, mark-up "The Hill." Then, use your DEJ to discuss and explain "The Hill" in a multi-paragraph essay. Make certain that you mention structure, scansion, figurative language, patterns, themes and connections to other texts.
Class Two: save today's work for tomorrow.
Class Five: Bring your "Out, out-" work tomorrow. We'll finish the discussion then.
Class Six: Using the text as your guide, create character "sketches" of both the Duke of Ferrara and his last Duchess. When you create your "sketches," you must reference your inference by line number.
REMINDER: INDIE READING JOURNALS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JAN 23 AT 2:15.
MATH - Progress Reports
FOR ALL CLASSES
Since I was unable to complete progress reports on Monday due to illness, I will be sending home a progress report slip with all my students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7. It will contain the same information the progress report does on conduct, effort, attendance, current grade, and any additional comments I might have.
I know the weather forecast does not look good for tomorrow - I suppose we haven't had enough snow yet this season. In the event of a delay or cancellation and I do not meet classes tomorrow, they will be sent home on Thursday, January 8.
I apologize for the delay. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Mrs. Bailey (Basque)
Since I was unable to complete progress reports on Monday due to illness, I will be sending home a progress report slip with all my students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7. It will contain the same information the progress report does on conduct, effort, attendance, current grade, and any additional comments I might have.
I know the weather forecast does not look good for tomorrow - I suppose we haven't had enough snow yet this season. In the event of a delay or cancellation and I do not meet classes tomorrow, they will be sent home on Thursday, January 8.
I apologize for the delay. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Mrs. Bailey (Basque)
Monday, January 5, 2009
English Homework for Tuesday, January 6
Tuesday is a six period day (CTE progress reports)
Class One: please go the December 18th posting for instructions. You will find the text of "The Hill" on the Dec 9th posting.
Class Two: Your text is Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess." Read the poem several times. Look any vocab words you don't know. Using the Double Entry Journal method, mark up "My Last Duchess." Be prepared in class to write a precis (a summary) and an analysis.
Class Five: Read Robert Frost's "Out, out-" several times. look up any unfamiliar vocab words.
Then Google the phrase Out, out brief candle. google should lead you to Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Act 5, scene 5, lines 20-31. Explain the connection between these lines and Frost's "Out, out-" (go beyond the obvious.) And finally, using the Double Entry Journal method, mark up Frost's poem.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
REMINDER: I WILL COLLECT YOUR INDIE READING JOURNALS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWERS NO LATER THAN 2:15 THAT DAY.
Class One: please go the December 18th posting for instructions. You will find the text of "The Hill" on the Dec 9th posting.
Class Two: Your text is Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess." Read the poem several times. Look any vocab words you don't know. Using the Double Entry Journal method, mark up "My Last Duchess." Be prepared in class to write a precis (a summary) and an analysis.
Class Five: Read Robert Frost's "Out, out-" several times. look up any unfamiliar vocab words.
Then Google the phrase Out, out brief candle. google should lead you to Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Act 5, scene 5, lines 20-31. Explain the connection between these lines and Frost's "Out, out-" (go beyond the obvious.) And finally, using the Double Entry Journal method, mark up Frost's poem.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
REMINDER: I WILL COLLECT YOUR INDIE READING JOURNALS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWERS NO LATER THAN 2:15 THAT DAY.
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