CLASS ONE (FRIDAY): Vocab redo--don't forget your two-part ticket. Now that you have identified a theme in "Cat in the Rain," write a three or more paragraph essay in which you explain how the author uses elements of the text to support and/or develop his theme.
CLASS THREE: vocab redo.
CLASS FOUR: In a paragraph of five to eleven sentences, explain the significance of Ernest Hemingway's short story title "Cat in the Rain."
CLASS SIX: In a three or more paragraph essay, explain the significance of the title of Hemingway's short story, "Cat in the Rain."
Ten of the following words will be on the vocab redo: obscurely, extraordinary, imperceptible, autopsy, indifferently, apprehensively, potion, scorn, giddy, rapture, fervently, and vial (phial).
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
English HW for Wednesday, Day 6, Sept 30
CLASS ONE: after marking up "The Cat in the Rain," identify the story's theme and write a brief essay (at least three paragraphs), explaining how Hemingway supports and develops his theme.
CLASS THREE: same as class one.
CLASS FOUR: read and mark up "Cat in the Rain." Then identify the most important sentence in the short story and in a paragraph with five or more sentences, explain why you chose the sentence that you did.
CLASS SIX (DUE THURSDAY): In an essay of three or more paragraphs, explain the significance of the title "Cat in the Rain." Be sure to use details from the text to support your explanation .
CLASS THREE: same as class one.
CLASS FOUR: read and mark up "Cat in the Rain." Then identify the most important sentence in the short story and in a paragraph with five or more sentences, explain why you chose the sentence that you did.
CLASS SIX (DUE THURSDAY): In an essay of three or more paragraphs, explain the significance of the title "Cat in the Rain." Be sure to use details from the text to support your explanation .
Monday, September 28, 2009
English HW for Tuesday, Sept 29, Day 5
CLASS ONE: finish reading and marking-up "Cat in the Rain" to determine the theme of Hemingway's short story. then explain how the key elements of "Cat" (imagery, ;language, etc.) support this theme.
CLASS THREE: Same as class One.
CLASS FOUR: chose the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Then write a 5-11 sentence paragraph explaining why you chose the sentence you did.
CLASS SIX: finish reading and marking up "Cat in the Rain." Then choose the single most important sentence in the short story. And finally write a 5-11 sentence paragraph defending your choice.
ALL CLASSES: MANY OF YOU ARE FORGETTING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK. YOUR INDIE READING BOOK IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR 3-RING BINDER. MAKE SURE YOU BRING IT EVERY DAY.
CLASS THREE: Same as class One.
CLASS FOUR: chose the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Then write a 5-11 sentence paragraph explaining why you chose the sentence you did.
CLASS SIX: finish reading and marking up "Cat in the Rain." Then choose the single most important sentence in the short story. And finally write a 5-11 sentence paragraph defending your choice.
ALL CLASSES: MANY OF YOU ARE FORGETTING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK. YOUR INDIE READING BOOK IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR 3-RING BINDER. MAKE SURE YOU BRING IT EVERY DAY.
Biology - Current Events
Students are currently learning to use microscopes in class. We are learning the strengths of compound light microscopes as well as their limitations. We can observe how microscopes change the image we are viewing.
Students' BioLogs have more information on this lab activity, as well as their observations.
Students' BioLogs have more information on this lab activity, as well as their observations.
Friday, September 25, 2009
English HW for Monday, Day 4, Sept 28
CLASSES 1, 3, 6: Vocab quiz: "The Chaser"
CLASS 4 (DUE TUESDAY): SELECT THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE IN "CARPATHIA." THEN EXPLAIN--IN A 5-11 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH--WHY YOU CHOSE THE SENTENCE THAT YOU DID.
CLASS 4 (DUE TUESDAY): SELECT THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE IN "CARPATHIA." THEN EXPLAIN--IN A 5-11 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH--WHY YOU CHOSE THE SENTENCE THAT YOU DID.
HISTORY - Homework in Per. 4
Political Cartoon Homework
Period 4: received a homework on Fri. 9/25 that is due on Fri. 10/2
Period 4 students need to find a political cartoon (which they should cut out, paste/staple/tape it to a blank paper, then explain the meaning of the cartoon as explained on the Homework assignment sheet.
HISTORY - Tests next week!
Test #1 has been postponed at least 1 day in all classes...
Per 1 Test = Tue 9/29
Per 3 Test = Thur 10/1
Per 4 Test = Wed 9/30
Per 6 Test = Tue 9/29
... don't forget: the Jeopardy review game always comes the day before the test, giving everyone an opportunity for extra credit if they've prepared early!
Per 1 Test = Tue 9/29
Per 3 Test = Thur 10/1
Per 4 Test = Wed 9/30
Per 6 Test = Tue 9/29
... don't forget: the Jeopardy review game always comes the day before the test, giving everyone an opportunity for extra credit if they've prepared early!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
English HW for Friday, Sept 25, Day Three
CLASS ONE: now that you have marked up "The Chaser," select the single, most important sentence in the short story and in a 5-11 sentence paragraph, explain why you selected the sentence that you did. Use evidence from the text to support you choice.
CLASS THREE: same as Class One.
CLASS FOUR: now that you have marked up "Carpathia," choose the single, most important sentence in that short story. Then, in a 5-11 sentence, well-developed paragraph, explain why you chose the sentence you did. Use evidence from the text to support your explanation.
CLASS SIX: If necessary, finish the vocab work and mark-up "The Chaser." Then select the single, most important sentence in "The Chaser." And finally, in a 5-11 sentence paragraph, explain why you selected the sentence that you did. Use evidence from the text to support your choice.
FOR CLASSES 1, 3, AND 6: VOCAB QUIZ MONDAY-"THE CHASER."
CLASS THREE: same as Class One.
CLASS FOUR: now that you have marked up "Carpathia," choose the single, most important sentence in that short story. Then, in a 5-11 sentence, well-developed paragraph, explain why you chose the sentence you did. Use evidence from the text to support your explanation.
CLASS SIX: If necessary, finish the vocab work and mark-up "The Chaser." Then select the single, most important sentence in "The Chaser." And finally, in a 5-11 sentence paragraph, explain why you selected the sentence that you did. Use evidence from the text to support your choice.
FOR CLASSES 1, 3, AND 6: VOCAB QUIZ MONDAY-"THE CHASER."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
English HW for Thursday, Sept 24, Day 2
As each class finishes the Gates/McGinite tests, we'll resume our regular schedule. Please check out the previous postings for your assignments and the blackboard. Classes One and Six are still testing; three and Four are back to normal.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
English HW fcor Wednesday, Sept 23, Day 1
CLASS ONE: same as last posting. And we'll finish the Gates-McGinite reading eval.
CLASS THREE: read and mark-up "The Chaser." THEN select the single most important sentence and on a separate sheet of paper, explain--in an 8-11 sentence paragraph--why you chose the sentence you did. Don't forget to double space. And we'll finish the G/M eval.
CLASS FOUR: same as last posting. And we'll finish the G/M eval.
CLASS SIX: same as last posting. PLUS we'll begin the G/M eval.
REMINDER: WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS OPEN HOUSE FROM 6:30-8:30. ALL ARE WELCOME.
CLASS THREE: read and mark-up "The Chaser." THEN select the single most important sentence and on a separate sheet of paper, explain--in an 8-11 sentence paragraph--why you chose the sentence you did. Don't forget to double space. And we'll finish the G/M eval.
CLASS FOUR: same as last posting. And we'll finish the G/M eval.
CLASS SIX: same as last posting. PLUS we'll begin the G/M eval.
REMINDER: WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS OPEN HOUSE FROM 6:30-8:30. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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