Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays and a peaceful, healthy new year.
Remember that Reading Logs will be collected again on January 20, 2012. All six of your "I Pledge..." books must be read by that date.
See you Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
~ Mrs. Smith
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
1.Outsiders Soundtrack due Wednesday, 12/21. Be prepared to play a short soundbyte of your song and read a few examples of lyrics that describe or match your character's personality traits or life story.
2. "Golden Passage" poster due Wednesday, 12/21
3. Yankee Book Swap will happen on Wednesday, 12/21
4. Read for TWENTY, log.
5. We will view The Outsiders film on Thursday, 12/22
2. "Golden Passage" poster due Wednesday, 12/21
3. Yankee Book Swap will happen on Wednesday, 12/21
4. Read for TWENTY, log.
5. We will view The Outsiders film on Thursday, 12/22
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
1. "Golden Passage" poster due Wednesday, 12/21
2. Yankee Book Swap will happen on Wednesday, 12/21
3. Read for TWENTY, log.
4. We will view The Outsiders film on Thursday, 12/22
2. Yankee Book Swap will happen on Wednesday, 12/21
3. Read for TWENTY, log.
4. We will view The Outsiders film on Thursday, 12/22
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
1.) Tomorrow: The Outsiders test
- Character Matching
- Item Matching
- Quotation Identification
- True/False
- Multiple Choice
2.) "Golden Passage" assignment, due Wednesday, 12/21
3.) Yankee Book Swap on Wednesday, 12/21
4.) Read for TWENTY.
- Character Matching
- Item Matching
- Quotation Identification
- True/False
- Multiple Choice
2.) "Golden Passage" assignment, due Wednesday, 12/21
3.) Yankee Book Swap on Wednesday, 12/21
4.) Read for TWENTY.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
We will finish The Outsiders tomorrow.
Expect a "Golden Passage" assignment tomorrow.
Search tonight for your "Yankee Swap" book... Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Expect a "Golden Passage" assignment tomorrow.
Search tonight for your "Yankee Swap" book... Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Outsiders prompt #4:
Your writing should...
After looking at the hoods, who would just become older hoods, Ponyboy says of Darry, “He was going to get somewhere.” He adds that neither he nor Darry will live in a lousy neighborhood all their lives. He makes it sound as if getting ahead is simply a matter of determination.
How true do you think that is? Does it (getting ahead) take more than determination? If so, what does it take?
How true do you think that is? Does it (getting ahead) take more than determination? If so, what does it take?
Your writing should...
- Provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion and include your research in your response.*
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion and include your research in your response.*
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
- MUGS Vacation this week :(
- We will finish The Outsiders by Wednesday. You can expect some novel study activities and a book test this week.
- Read for TWENTY. Remember: all six "I Pledge..." books are due by January 20.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Due Monday, 12/12/11
The Outsiders Writing Prompt #3:
Your writing should...
- Provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
The Outsiders Writing Prompt #3:
In Chapter Seven, Randy says his friend Bob was "kind of wild." Randy seems to blame Bob’s parents because they never set limits on their son Bob. According to Randy, Bob just wanted and needed limits. Do you agree with Randy? Think about the limits (rules) your parents or school have set on your behavior, especially the ones you disagree with. Choose one rule and explore the purpose of the rule. Is this a rule you might set for your own children someday?
Your writing should...
- Provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
Thursday, December 8, 2011
1.) Complete your MUGS Week #9 Study Guide
2.) Prepare for tomorrow's MUGS Week #9 Quiz
3.) Read for TWENTY!
2.) Prepare for tomorrow's MUGS Week #9 Quiz
3.) Read for TWENTY!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
1.) MUGS Week #9 Study Guide: "Punctuating Quotations"
MUG Quiz Friday
2.) Our novel study of The Outsiders continues. Please complete both sides of the worksheet given in class today: "Character Analysis" and "Building Background"
3.) Read for TWENTY! Remember: All six "I Pledge..." books must be read by January 20, 2012.
MUG Quiz Friday
2.) Our novel study of The Outsiders continues. Please complete both sides of the worksheet given in class today: "Character Analysis" and "Building Background"
3.) Read for TWENTY! Remember: All six "I Pledge..." books must be read by January 20, 2012.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
1.) MUGS Week 9: Study guide
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement A
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement B
2.) The Outsiders: Test through Chapter Six on Wednesday, 12/7.
3.) River/Ocean students will share the writing prompt from the weekend tomorrow.
4.) All six "I Pledge..." books must be read by January 20, 2012.
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement A
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement B
2.) The Outsiders: Test through Chapter Six on Wednesday, 12/7.
3.) River/Ocean students will share the writing prompt from the weekend tomorrow.
4.) All six "I Pledge..." books must be read by January 20, 2012.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
HOMEWORK due Monday:
The Outsiders Writing Prompt #2:
( If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion on the statement’s truth. When you write your response, be sure to give the reader some identification of the adult. If they do not want to be identified by name, at least identify the gender and age of the adult.)
Your writing should...
- provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
Because Ponyboy feels he made a fool of himself in front of everyone with his outburst in Chapter 3, he turns on someone weaker than himself, Johnny, and lashes out at him. Decribe a time when you saw someone lash out at someone else who was considered weak. What motivated that first person to behave this way? If you had been the person who was being verbally attacked, what could you have done in this situation?
( If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion on the statement’s truth. When you write your response, be sure to give the reader some identification of the adult. If they do not want to be identified by name, at least identify the gender and age of the adult.)
Your writing should...
- provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
1.) Talk to a parent or other adult about The Outsiders. Did they read and enjoy the novel as a teenager?
2.) Twenty-minute habit.
2.) Twenty-minute habit.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Outsiders Writing Prompt #1:
Author S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders explores the following idea:
"When parental love and approval is absent, the approval of friends may be a substitute, but never a wholly satisfactory substitute."
Based on your personal experiences, do you believe this idea to be true?
TASK:
Prepare a written response that provides enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer. Showcase your best use of the English language
( If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion on the statement’s truth. When you write your response, be sure to give the reader some identification of the adult. If they do not want to be identified by name, at least identify the gender and age of the adult.)
*** Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class. **
Author S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders explores the following idea:
"When parental love and approval is absent, the approval of friends may be a substitute, but never a wholly satisfactory substitute."
Based on your personal experiences, do you believe this idea to be true?
TASK:
Prepare a written response that provides enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer. Showcase your best use of the English language
( If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion on the statement’s truth. When you write your response, be sure to give the reader some identification of the adult. If they do not want to be identified by name, at least identify the gender and age of the adult.)
*** Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class. **
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Between today and December 22, we'll be studying a famous work of 20th century American young adult literature: S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders.
Students can expect to participate in class readings, discussion, quizzes, personal responses, creative writing and more exciting learning opportunities.
1.) To begin our study, please visit the websites listed below to gather and record 20 facts about the life and literature of author S.E. Hinton:
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
1.) Tomorrow is our Exhibition Day. Please arrive in job interview attire. Be ready to educate, answer questions. Let's SHINE!
2.) Reading for 20!
3.) If you have not completed all of the recent assessments, please make plans to get them done.
2.) Reading for 20!
3.) If you have not completed all of the recent assessments, please make plans to get them done.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
1.) MUGS Week #8: "Commas in Dates and Addresses" and "Fixing Run-Ons Sentences and Comma Splices"
2.) Mr. Hurley and I have been required to attend a last-minute teacher meeting all day on Friday, 11/18. As a result, "I Pledge..." Exhibition is being rescheduled for Monday, 11/21 (Hurley) and 11/22 (Smith). You will have workshop time in class on Thursday, 11/17 to finalize your presentations. Be prepared to use that class time well.
3.) Word Attack Cumulative Exam tomorrow for those who have yet to begin it.
4.) Please make sure you have completed all of the following assessments:
2.) Mr. Hurley and I have been required to attend a last-minute teacher meeting all day on Friday, 11/18. As a result, "I Pledge..." Exhibition is being rescheduled for Monday, 11/21 (Hurley) and 11/22 (Smith). You will have workshop time in class on Thursday, 11/17 to finalize your presentations. Be prepared to use that class time well.
3.) Word Attack Cumulative Exam tomorrow for those who have yet to begin it.
4.) Please make sure you have completed all of the following assessments:
- Introduction Techniques Part I and II
- Transitional Devices Part I and II
- Concluding Techniques Part I and II
- Essay Dissection
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
1.) MUGS Week #8: "Using Apostrophes to Form Possessives"
2.) Mr. Hurley and I have been required to attend a last-minute teacher meeting all day on Friday, 11/18. As a result, "I Pledge..." Exhibition is being rescheduled for Monday, 11/21 (Hurley) and 11/22 (Smith). You will have workshop time in class on Thursday, 11/17 to finalize your presentations. Be prepared to use that class time well.
3.) Word Attack Cumulative Exam tomorrow
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
*** READ, READ, READ! ***
2.) Mr. Hurley and I have been required to attend a last-minute teacher meeting all day on Friday, 11/18. As a result, "I Pledge..." Exhibition is being rescheduled for Monday, 11/21 (Hurley) and 11/22 (Smith). You will have workshop time in class on Thursday, 11/17 to finalize your presentations. Be prepared to use that class time well.
3.) Word Attack Cumulative Exam tomorrow
- PRE- POST-
- MONO- POLY-
- UNI- BI-
- TRI- QUAD-
- SUB- SUPER- SUR-
- CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
- UN- DIS
- INTER- INTRA-
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
*** READ, READ, READ! ***
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
TEST SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK:
Monday 11/14: Outlining
Tuesday 11/15" Word Attack Cumulative Exam
HOMEWORK:
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
*** HAVE A SENSATIONAL LONG WEEKEND! ***
*** READ, READ, READ! ***
Monday 11/14: Outlining
Tuesday 11/15" Word Attack Cumulative Exam
HOMEWORK:
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
- PRE- POST-
- MONO- POLY-
- UNI- BI-
- TRI- QUAD-
- SUB- SUPER- SUR-
- CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
- UN- DIS
- INTER- INTRA-
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
*** HAVE A SENSATIONAL LONG WEEKEND! ***
*** READ, READ, READ! ***
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
TEST SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK:
Tuesday 11/8: Introductions
Wednesday 11/9: Transitions
Thursday 11/10: Conclusions
Monday 11/14: Outlining
Tuesday 11/15" Word Attack Cumulative Exam
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
- PRE- POST-
- MONO- POLY-
- UNI- BI-
- TRI- QUAD-
- SUB- SUPER- SUR-
- CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
- UN- DIS
- INTER- INTRA-
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
TEST SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK:
Tuesday 11/8: Introductions
Wednesday 11/9: Transitions
Thursday 11/10: Conclusions
Monday 11/14: Outlining
Tuesday 11/15" Word Attack Cumulative Exam
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
1.) No MUGS this week due to Veteran's day holiday.
2.) Word Attack cumulative test on November 15. Be sure to review ALL of the following:
- PRE- POST-
- MONO- POLY-
- UNI- BI-
- TRI- QUAD-
- SUB- SUPER- SUR-
- CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
- UN- DIS
- INTER- INTRA-
If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would you live and why? As usual, write a powerful five-paragraph essay that showcases your ability! A smart student would design an essay that meets all of the expectations of our scoring guide.
4.) How familiar are you with the MCAS Scoring Guide we've been using in class to assess our writing? If you can't explain the codes and number scores to an adult, you need to ask a friend or see me.
5.) "I Pledge..." Exhibition is coming up! What needs to be done on YOUR project?
6.) The smartest, most high-achieving, most interesting students at Ipswich High School are smart, high-achieving and interesting because they are constantly reading. Are you developing a habit of reading? TWENTY MINUTES EVERY DAY!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide must be completed tonight in order to take tomorrow's QUIZ.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be DRAFTING your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Make sure you've completed your assessment of a peer's "Wealthy Donor" essay.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
1. MUGS Study Guide must be completed tonight in order to take tomorrow's QUIZ.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be DRAFTING your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Make sure you've completed your assessment of a peer's "Wealthy Donor" essay.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide: By tonight, you should be done with "Commas for Interruptions," "Punctuating with Quotation Marks," "Revising Sentences / Comma Splices," "Odds and Ends"
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be outlining for your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
1. MUGS Study Guide: By tonight, you should be done with "Commas for Interruptions," "Punctuating with Quotation Marks," "Revising Sentences / Comma Splices," "Odds and Ends"
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be outlining for your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide: "Revising Sentences / Comma Splice" and "Punctuating with Quotation Marks"
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be vomiting for your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
1. MUGS Study Guide: "Revising Sentences / Comma Splice" and "Punctuating with Quotation Marks"
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. You should be vomiting for your "choose your own adventure" essay. Remember: you need to gather RESEARCH for this week's essay.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide: Exercise 15 tonight
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Visit the "Opposing Viewpoints" database on www.ipswichschools.org to browse a topic for your next persuasive essay. Topic and thesis statements are due tomorrow.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will look at your MCAS commendation and needs codes for "My Mom" this week.
3. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
1. MUGS Study Guide: Exercise 15 tonight
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: INTER- / INTRA-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Visit the "Opposing Viewpoints" database on www.ipswichschools.org to browse a topic for your next persuasive essay. Topic and thesis statements are due tomorrow.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. We will look at your MCAS commendation and needs codes for "My Mom" this week.
3. We will also revisit your summary sentence for Reading Minute "Ability for Mathematics May be Inborn." (A block excluded)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGS Study Guide due tomorrow with quiz.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Use the MCAS Scoring Guide to evaluate "My Mom".
4. Finish your summary sentence for Reading Minute (A block excluded)
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUGS Study Guide due tomorrow with quiz.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Use the MCAS Scoring Guide to evaluate "My Mom".
4. Finish your summary sentence for Reading Minute (A block excluded)
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Common and Proper Adjectives. Be sure your MUGS Study Guide is prepared for Friday's MUGS quiz day.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Common and Proper Adjectives. Be sure your MUGS Study Guide is prepared for Friday's MUGS quiz day.
2. Word Attack list for the week, Quiz Monday: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: semi colons, infinitive verbs
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Finish Fry Challenge #3: answer comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary questions, write both personal reponses, use answer key in Mrs. Smith's room to make your fractions, plot your data on your graphs, and draw a conclusion about your reading ability (how's your balance looking?)
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. Due to technical problems with our network server, my ability to update MMS during the school day has been limited. Please do not worry if you see missing grades for work you completed... my pile has been growing, and I have grades to enter (hopefully tomorrow after school, provided the Internet is functioning properly).
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: semi colons, infinitive verbs
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. Finish Fry Challenge #3: answer comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary questions, write both personal reponses, use answer key in Mrs. Smith's room to make your fractions, plot your data on your graphs, and draw a conclusion about your reading ability (how's your balance looking?)
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. Due to technical problems with our network server, my ability to update MMS during the school day has been limited. Please do not worry if you see missing grades for work you completed... my pile has been growing, and I have grades to enter (hopefully tomorrow after school, provided the Internet is functioning properly).
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Verb Forms A & B
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. There is an increase in the amount of student work being submitted without student names. When you fail to identify yourself, your work lands in my "no name" folder. As a result, that student earns a zero for the assignment. I am not an investigator. My job is to improve the quality of instruction, not track down students who have bad habits.
1. MUGs: Study today's skills: Verb Forms A & B
2. Word Attack list for the week: UN- DIS-
Did I mention we will be having a cumulative Word Attack test in the future?
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Continue to familiarize yourself with the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide, particularly the annotation codes.
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
2. There is an increase in the amount of student work being submitted without student names. When you fail to identify yourself, your work lands in my "no name" folder. As a result, that student earns a zero for the assignment. I am not an investigator. My job is to improve the quality of instruction, not track down students who have bad habits.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1.Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Study the annotation codes on the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
5. Write a grammatically-correct, friendly fortune cookie message for Mrs. Smith. Please identify the HEART and RECTANGLE.
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1.Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
3. MCAS Scoring Guide: Study the annotation codes on the MCAS Writing Scoring Guide
4. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
5. Write a grammatically-correct, friendly fortune cookie message for Mrs. Smith. Please identify the HEART and RECTANGLE.
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2010
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide must be completed for tomorrow's quiz.
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Highlight the key "quality indicator" words that distinguish the scores (1-6) for Topic Development.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide must be completed for tomorrow's quiz.
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
4. MCAS Scoring Guide: Highlight the key "quality indicator" words that distinguish the scores (1-6) for Topic Development.
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Using the Right Word
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
4. Study this week's Word Attack list for Monday's quiz: CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Using the Right Word
2. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
4. Study this week's Word Attack list for Monday's quiz: CO- COM- CONTRA- COUNTER-
5. Continue working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
** A SERIES OF TESTS IS COMING ON INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, CONCLUSION TECHNIQUES, AND TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES. REVIEW YOUR HANDOUTS **
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Misplaced Modifiers A
2. MUG Art: Illustrate the misplaced modifier sentence you picked from Mrs. Smith's tiger bag. Use computer paper, colored pencil or markers. Make sure you write the erroneous sentence on your poster, then write your edited/corrected version somewhere on your poster.
3. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
5. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
1. MUG Week #5 Study Guide: Misplaced Modifiers A
2. MUG Art: Illustrate the misplaced modifier sentence you picked from Mrs. Smith's tiger bag. Use computer paper, colored pencil or markers. Make sure you write the erroneous sentence on your poster, then write your edited/corrected version somewhere on your poster.
3. Vomit, Outline, Essay due 10/24:
"A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility to improve the lives of young people (K-12) in Ipswich, and they would like your advice. Write a five-paragraph letter to the donor describing the type of facility needed and explain how it will benefit young people (K-12) in Ipswich."
As always, your typed composition should present:
- A rock-star title
- An introduction featuring one of our five techniques
- Three meaty body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences
- Many SDs (supporting details) in each body
- A few SE's (specific examples) in each body
- Enough transition words to glue the ideas together
- A conclusion featuring one of our four techniques
5. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
Friday, October 14, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. Study for Monday's Word Attack (Sub-, Super-, Sur-) quiz.
2. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
1. Study for Monday's Word Attack (Sub-, Super-, Sur-) quiz.
2. Begin working on your "I Pledge, I Will..." Exhibition project, due 11/18/11
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due tomorrow: "School Uniforms"
Be sure to use one of the four conclusion techniques we practiced in today's class
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Be sure to use one of the four conclusion techniques we practiced in today's class
- Restate the thesis in different words
- Review the main points
- Connect to reader's experience or life
- Memorable comment or question
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Lottery tomorrow! Come to class prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2012
HOMEWORK:
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due Friday: "School Uniforms"
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Come to class on Friday prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Friday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Pomodori fundraiser tonight to benefit Tiger Tots Learning Center. Please grab a ticket from Mrs. Smith or Mr. Hurley and present it with your order at Pomodori until 9 p.m. tonight!
1. Vomit, typed Outline, typed Essay due Friday: "School Uniforms"
2. "I Pledge, I Will" Exhibition due for Friday, November 18:
Come to class on Friday prepared with a ranked list of your titles. We will have a lottery in class, and you will leave knowing which book you will teach at the exhibition.
3. Word Attack: Sub-, Super-, Sur-
Quiz on Friday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit
Pomodori fundraiser tonight to benefit Tiger Tots Learning Center. Please grab a ticket from Mrs. Smith or Mr. Hurley and present it with your order at Pomodori until 9 p.m. tonight!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. No MUGs this week. :(
2. Word Attack: Sub- / Super-, Sur-
Be ready for quiz on Monday, October 17.
3. Essay, Vomit, Outline due Friday:
1. No MUGs this week. :(
2. Word Attack: Sub- / Super-, Sur-
Be ready for quiz on Monday, October 17.
3. Essay, Vomit, Outline due Friday:
- Topic: School Uniforms
- Thesis: School uniforms are a great/terrible idea.
- Be sure to present an introduction technique, thesis at end of intro, transition words and phrases, powerful title.
- No MUG errors!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. Word Attack Quiz on Tuesday: Tri- Quad-
2. Twenty-Minute Habit
3. We will continue to our boys vs girls introduction paragraph contest on Tuesday.
Enjoy a gorgeous long weekend with those you love.
1. Word Attack Quiz on Tuesday: Tri- Quad-
2. Twenty-Minute Habit
3. We will continue to our boys vs girls introduction paragraph contest on Tuesday.
Enjoy a gorgeous long weekend with those you love.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGs Week #4: Study guide due for entry to quiz tomorrow.
2. Word Attack: Tri- and Quad- quiz on Tuesday.
3. Please choose any topic and extend it into a thesis statement. Next, write FIVE introduction paragraphs (each paragraph should end with the same thesis) to prove that you can use each introduction technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Please note: I am not asking you to write five full essays. I am asking you to brainstorm five different ways you could open the same essay.
4. Twenty-minute habit!
1. MUGs Week #4: Study guide due for entry to quiz tomorrow.
2. Word Attack: Tri- and Quad- quiz on Tuesday.
3. Please choose any topic and extend it into a thesis statement. Next, write FIVE introduction paragraphs (each paragraph should end with the same thesis) to prove that you can use each introduction technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Please note: I am not asking you to write five full essays. I am asking you to brainstorm five different ways you could open the same essay.
4. Twenty-minute habit!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
HOMEWORK: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
1. MUG Week #4 practice in study guide:
- Subject Verb Agreement G
- Subject Verb Agreement using singular subjects
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. F Block only: Start drafting your FIVE introduction paragraphs showing each technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Powerful Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Important Reminders:
- Good teachers do not assign homework just to keep you busy; good teachers assign homework as an opportunity to practice important skills. If you do not complete your homework, you are preventing yourself from mastering the skills I am trying to teach you.
- Since we often use homework assignments for in-class activities, your choice to not complete homework leaves you unprepared for class. Additionally, your choice to not complete homework also hurts the learning of your peers.
My job is to design and teach lessons.
Your job is to be prepared and participate.
I'm doing MY job.
Do YOUR job.
- Subject Verb Agreement G
- Subject Verb Agreement using singular subjects
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. F Block only: Start drafting your FIVE introduction paragraphs showing each technique below:
- Question
- Quotation
- Powerful Fact
- Anecdote/Brief story
- Analogy/Comparision
Important Reminders:
- Good teachers do not assign homework just to keep you busy; good teachers assign homework as an opportunity to practice important skills. If you do not complete your homework, you are preventing yourself from mastering the skills I am trying to teach you.
- Since we often use homework assignments for in-class activities, your choice to not complete homework leaves you unprepared for class. Additionally, your choice to not complete homework also hurts the learning of your peers.
My job is to design and teach lessons.
Your job is to be prepared and participate.
I'm doing MY job.
Do YOUR job.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
HOMEWORK: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
1. MUG Week #4 practice in study guide: (Revising Wordy Sentences)
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. Transitions Practice: Write a composition (personal memory) that includes at least 15 transitions words or phrases from the transitions bible Mrs. Smith gave in class last week.
2. WORD ATTACK: Tri- and Quad-
Study for Quiz Monday. Be prepared to prove during class check-ins that you are studying.
3. Twenty minute reading habit
4. Transitions Practice: Write a composition (personal memory) that includes at least 15 transitions words or phrases from the transitions bible Mrs. Smith gave in class last week.
Friday, September 30, 2011
HOMEWORK: Friday, September 30, 2011
1. Word Attack Quiz (Uni- and Bi-) Monday
2. 20-Minute Habit of Reading
3. We will try to finish presenting "transitions" performances, so be patient.
2. 20-Minute Habit of Reading
3. We will try to finish presenting "transitions" performances, so be patient.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
HOMEWORK: Thursday, September 29, 2011
1. MUG quiz tomorrow. Be prepared to submit your completed study guide.
2. Writing Development: Vomit, Outline, Essay (Dogs/cats make great pets), Highlighters due tomorrow.
3. Word Attack: Uni- Bi- quiz Monday
4. The 20-minute habit of reading
2. Writing Development: Vomit, Outline, Essay (Dogs/cats make great pets), Highlighters due tomorrow.
3. Word Attack: Uni- Bi- quiz Monday
4. The 20-minute habit of reading
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
HOMEWORK: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
1. MUG study: "Using the Right Word."
Quiz Friday
2. Essay for Friday: Vomit, Outline (sentence or topic), essay
Be sure you word process the essay: Times New Roman, 12 pt., single-spaced
3. Word Attack study: Uni- and Bi-
Quiz Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit of Reading
5. Transitional Words and Phrases performances tomorrow. Please rehearse and come prepared with props.
Quiz Friday
2. Essay for Friday: Vomit, Outline (sentence or topic), essay
Be sure you word process the essay: Times New Roman, 12 pt., single-spaced
3. Word Attack study: Uni- and Bi-
Quiz Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit of Reading
5. Transitional Words and Phrases performances tomorrow. Please rehearse and come prepared with props.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
HOMEWORK: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG study: "Commas H"
Quiz Friday
2. Essay for Friday: Vomit, Outline (sentence or topic), essay
Be sure you word process the essay: Times New Roman, 12 pt., single-spaced
3. Word Attack study: Uni- and Bi-
Quiz Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit of Reading
5. Fry Challenge #2: Please have the template from today completed and all of your data graphed.
1. MUG study: "Commas H"
Quiz Friday
2. Essay for Friday: Vomit, Outline (sentence or topic), essay
Be sure you word process the essay: Times New Roman, 12 pt., single-spaced
3. Word Attack study: Uni- and Bi-
Quiz Monday
4. Twenty-Minute Habit of Reading
5. Fry Challenge #2: Please have the template from today completed and all of your data graphed.
Monday, September 26, 2011
HOMEWORK: September 26, 2011
1. MUG Week #3: Study Guide
Quiz on Friday.
2. WORD ATTACK Week #3: Uni- and Bi-
Be studying both word lists for the week. Quiz on Monday.
3. Daily Reading Habit: 20 minutes!
4. Essay: Due on Friday
Topic: Dogs or Cats (you can choose either)
Thesis: "_______ make great pets."
Be prepared to show evidence of vomit, outline and essay for Friday.
Bring four colored highlighters on Friday, too.
Quiz on Friday.
2. WORD ATTACK Week #3: Uni- and Bi-
Be studying both word lists for the week. Quiz on Monday.
3. Daily Reading Habit: 20 minutes!
4. Essay: Due on Friday
Topic: Dogs or Cats (you can choose either)
Thesis: "_______ make great pets."
Be prepared to show evidence of vomit, outline and essay for Friday.
Bring four colored highlighters on Friday, too.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Happy Weekend
Enjoyed meeting your parents and guardians last evening. Thank you for spreading the word.
HOMEWORK:
1. Arrive prepared to take Monday's WORD ATTACK quiz (Mono- Poly-)
2. MUG Week #3 begins on Monday.
3. Enjoy 20+ minutes of healthy reading habit. Logs just MIGHT be collected this week!!!
4. We'll review your SENTENCE OUTLINE and TOPIC OUTLINE for "American Dream" on Monday.
5. New essay assignment coming early next week.
Remember my "Staples" story? Why not perform a random act of kindness this weekend?
HOMEWORK:
1. Arrive prepared to take Monday's WORD ATTACK quiz (Mono- Poly-)
2. MUG Week #3 begins on Monday.
3. Enjoy 20+ minutes of healthy reading habit. Logs just MIGHT be collected this week!!!
4. We'll review your SENTENCE OUTLINE and TOPIC OUTLINE for "American Dream" on Monday.
5. New essay assignment coming early next week.
Remember my "Staples" story? Why not perform a random act of kindness this weekend?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Hope to see your caretaker tonight at 6:30 p.m.
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Week #2 quiz tomorrow. Be sure you've completed your entire study guide or else you will receive a zero and not be allowed to quiz.
2. WORD ATTACK (Mono- and Poly-) quiz on Monday.
3. How's your 20-minute reading habit going? Remember: your log can be collected at any time.
4. OUTLINE PRACTICE: Read the essay titled, "The American Dream." Create two outlines for this essay: one sentence outline and one topic outline.
1. MUG Week #2 quiz tomorrow. Be sure you've completed your entire study guide or else you will receive a zero and not be allowed to quiz.
2. WORD ATTACK (Mono- and Poly-) quiz on Monday.
3. How's your 20-minute reading habit going? Remember: your log can be collected at any time.
4. OUTLINE PRACTICE: Read the essay titled, "The American Dream." Create two outlines for this essay: one sentence outline and one topic outline.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Don't forget: Curriculum Night is Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.
HOMEWORK:
1.) Read the "Capital Punishment" essay distributed in class today, then use the essay to create two outlines: a SENTENCE OUTLINE and a TOPIC OUTLINE. Remember: Your TOPIC OUTLINE is really just a "filtered" version of your SENTENCE OUTLINE. Please type these outlines.
2.) MUG practice: "Subject-Verb Agreement" exercises in your MUG study guide. Quiz Friday.
3.) Practice the 20-minute habit of reading.
4.) Word Attack Study: Mono- and Poly - for Monday's quiz.
P.S. We still need a catchy song to remember appostives! Why not create one with a friend?
1.) Read the "Capital Punishment" essay distributed in class today, then use the essay to create two outlines: a SENTENCE OUTLINE and a TOPIC OUTLINE. Remember: Your TOPIC OUTLINE is really just a "filtered" version of your SENTENCE OUTLINE. Please type these outlines.
2.) MUG practice: "Subject-Verb Agreement" exercises in your MUG study guide. Quiz Friday.
3.) Practice the 20-minute habit of reading.
4.) Word Attack Study: Mono- and Poly - for Monday's quiz.
P.S. We still need a catchy song to remember appostives! Why not create one with a friend?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
"Subject + Verb = ?"
HOMEWORK:
1. MUG Study: "Commas E" and either "Irregular Verbs B" or "Verb Tense". MUG Quiz Friday
2. WORD ATTACK Study: Mono- and Poly-
3. Practice the 20-minute habit of reading.
Tomorrow we begin the art of outlining!
Do you know how to exit from our classroom in the event of a fire drill? If not, ask.
Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
1. MUG Study: "Commas E" and either "Irregular Verbs B" or "Verb Tense". MUG Quiz Friday
2. WORD ATTACK Study: Mono- and Poly-
3. Practice the 20-minute habit of reading.
Tomorrow we begin the art of outlining!
Do you know how to exit from our classroom in the event of a fire drill? If not, ask.
Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Pluggin' Along
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGshots Week #2: Review all skills taught today. Complete MUG practice sheet: "Degrees of Comparison A". Your study packet will be your ticket into the "game" on Friday.
2. Twenty minute habit of reading.Ask yourself: "I wonder when Mrs. Smith will collect my evidence log?"...
3. WORD ATTACK: Mono- and -Poly
Study both lists of words for the week.
4. If you class got to "The House" story today, be ready to explain the purpose of this activity. A and C did not get to this activity today due to fire drill and quiz.
1. MUGshots Week #2: Review all skills taught today. Complete MUG practice sheet: "Degrees of Comparison A". Your study packet will be your ticket into the "game" on Friday.
2. Twenty minute habit of reading.Ask yourself: "I wonder when Mrs. Smith will collect my evidence log?"...
3. WORD ATTACK: Mono- and -Poly
Study both lists of words for the week.
4. If you class got to "The House" story today, be ready to explain the purpose of this activity. A and C did not get to this activity today due to fire drill and quiz.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Enjoy your weekend!
HOMEWORK:
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-) for Monday's quiz.
2. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
3. We'll begin MUGshots Week 2 and Fry Challenge #2 next week, also!
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-) for Monday's quiz.
2. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
3. We'll begin MUGshots Week 2 and Fry Challenge #2 next week, also!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Here come our first quizzes! (Tomorrow and Monday)
HOMEWORK:
1. MUGshots Week #1 quiz tomorrow. You will not do well if you do not study your notes from my daily sentence lessons.
2. Find the parts of the house in the "Africa" essay issued today in class.
3.."WORD ATTACK" Quiz (Pre- and Post-) on Monday. Study both lists of words!
4. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
5. Margin Noting Practice: "Montana Woman Fends Off Bear Attack With Zucchini" for Friday.
6. Now that I finally have the correct answers for "Fry Challenge #1," we will revisit that assignment tomorrow and graph our "Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary" data.
1. MUGshots Week #1 quiz tomorrow. You will not do well if you do not study your notes from my daily sentence lessons.
2. Find the parts of the house in the "Africa" essay issued today in class.
3.."WORD ATTACK" Quiz (Pre- and Post-) on Monday. Study both lists of words!
4. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
5. Margin Noting Practice: "Montana Woman Fends Off Bear Attack With Zucchini" for Friday.
6. Now that I finally have the correct answers for "Fry Challenge #1," we will revisit that assignment tomorrow and graph our "Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary" data.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
We're juggling lots of tasks at once... are you keeping up?
HOMEWORK:
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come (maybe as soon as Friday)!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Teach the skills we learned today to an adult at home. To prepare for Friday's MUG quiz, complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. C" in study packet.
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
4. Margin Noting Practice: "Montana Woman Fends Off Bear Attack With Zucchini" for Friday.
5. We'll be finishing "Fry Challenge #1" tomorrow in class. Make sure you've completed the three sets of questions (Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary) for tomorrow's class. Again, sorry you can't take home the red Fry book! We just don't have enough. Make time in PA to get this done.
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come (maybe as soon as Friday)!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Teach the skills we learned today to an adult at home. To prepare for Friday's MUG quiz, complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. C" in study packet.
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into EVERY SINGLE DAY. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
4. Margin Noting Practice: "Montana Woman Fends Off Bear Attack With Zucchini" for Friday.
5. We'll be finishing "Fry Challenge #1" tomorrow in class. Make sure you've completed the three sets of questions (Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary) for tomorrow's class. Again, sorry you can't take home the red Fry book! We just don't have enough. Make time in PA to get this done.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Toasty Tuesday
HOMEWORK:
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. B" in study packet. MUG QUIZ on FRIDAY!
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into each day. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. B" in study packet. MUG QUIZ on FRIDAY!
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into each day. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Muggy Monday
HOMEWORK:
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. A" in study packet. MUG QUIZ on FRIDAY!
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into each day. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
4. Now that you have written and "dissected" your IPSWICH essay, what will you do differently in your next essay?
1. Study "WORD ATTACK" lists for the week (Pre- and Post-). Quiz to come!
2. MUGshots Week #1: Review today's classwork to ensure you understand today's skills. Complete "Sentence Fragment Ex. A" in study packet. MUG QUIZ on FRIDAY!
3. How is your 20-minute minimum "Gift of Reading" fitting into your daily schedule? Figure out how you can weave this healthy habit into each day. Remember, your "log" sheet can be collected at any time!
4. Now that you have written and "dissected" your IPSWICH essay, what will you do differently in your next essay?
Friday, September 9, 2011
Happy Friday
HOMEWORK:
- Make sure your IPSWICH essay is still in the "Writing Development" section of you ELA binder. We will continue our guided reflection with highlighters on Monday.
- Be sure to have your Poetry Terms Study Guide (40 terms) completed for Monday.
- Begin developing your healthy habit for reading. Give yourself the gift of reading for a minimum of 20 minutes each day. Remember to jot down your progress on the template given in class today, knowing that the template can be collected at any time!!!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
We're Busy...
HOMEWORK:
- Essay: "Ipswich" due tomorrow. Please remember to type the essay in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font. Single-spaced, please. Also: please do not have an adult "correct" your essay. We are looking to see what "YOU" are capable, not your parents, and it's important for us to see your mistakes and design our lessons based on that information. Please arrive to class with your work printed!!
- Please find four different colored highlighters to bring to class tomorrow.
- Poetry Terms Study Guide: Please have all 40 terms defined for Monday, 9/12. This study guide should be kept in the "Elements of Literature" section of your red English binder.
- Make sure you have at least two of your "I Pledge, I Will..." books in your locker. Do you have a plan to obtain all six books in the next week?
- Plan Ahead: By now, every class has experienced the "Reading Minute" activity. You will be asked to prepare and present a "Reading Minute" in the coming weeks. Review the instructions on both sides of the "Reading Minute" handout given in class. Begin shopping for the piece of text you will eventually share with the class.
- WORD ATTACK: Study the prefixes issued today: Pre- and Post- . Can you find any new words that begin with these prefixes? Look in the dictionary!
- Explain the "Margin Noting" process that we learned today to an adult.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
It's a Wet Wednesday...
HOMEWORK:
- Essay: "Ipswich" due Friday, 9/9. Please remember to type the essay in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font. Single-spaced, please.
- Please find four different colored highlighters to bring to class on Friday, 9/9.
- Poetry Terms Study Guide: Please have all 40 terms defined for Monday, 9/12. This study guide should be kept in the "Elements of Literature" section of your red English binder.
- Make sure you have at least two of your "I Pledge, I Will..." books in your locker. Do you have a plan to obtain all six books in the next week?
- Plan Ahead: By now, every class has experienced the "Reading Minute" activity. You will be asked to prepare and present a "Reading Minute" in the coming weeks. Review the instructions on both sides of the "Reading Minute" handout given in class. Begin shopping for the piece of text you will eventually share with the class.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Feels like Fall....
HOMEWORK:
- "Words to Live By" due tomorrow
- Essay: "Ipswich" due Friday, 9/9. Please remember to type the essay in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font. Single-spaced, please.
- Make sure you have at least two of your "I Pledge, I Will..." books in your locker. Do you have a plan to obtain all six books in the next week?
- Plan Ahead: Most classes (all but A Block) experienced the "Reading Minute" activity today. You will be asked to prepare and present a "Reading Minute" in the coming weeks. Review the instructions on both sides of the handout given in class today. Begin shopping for the piece of text you will share with the class.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Please arrange to print your own work...
I have received several e-mails from students who are asking me to print their "Words to Live By" or "I Pledge, I Will..." assignments. While I appreciate students digitally sending work to me, I'm often inundated with requests from students to print their work. I realize several students do not have printers at home, but there are more than 100 of you and only one Mrs. Smith.
Here's an idea for the future, which I already suggested to students:
I do not have a functional printer at home, either. As a result, I often e-mail my work to my own e-mail address and print it at school the next day. I encourage students to do this, too. Would it be possible for you to e-mail work to yourself and "CC" it to me as a backup? If you do not not have a Hotmail or Yahoo account, I can help you make one. This way, students can take care of their own work, and I don't have 115 students asking me to print their work.
Does that make sense?
Thanks for taking care of this issue. See me if you need further help. :)
Here's an idea for the future, which I already suggested to students:
I do not have a functional printer at home, either. As a result, I often e-mail my work to my own e-mail address and print it at school the next day. I encourage students to do this, too. Would it be possible for you to e-mail work to yourself and "CC" it to me as a backup? If you do not not have a Hotmail or Yahoo account, I can help you make one. This way, students can take care of their own work, and I don't have 115 students asking me to print their work.
Does that make sense?
Thanks for taking care of this issue. See me if you need further help. :)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Happy Long Weekend!
HOMEWORK & REMINDERS:
Mrs. Smith
P.S. Learn a new Spanish word or phrase to teach me! :)
- Be sure to have your "I Pledge, I Will..." document ready to submit on Tuesday. Remember: your LLM teacher will have a copy of this contract!
- Bring at least two of your "I Pledge, I Will..." books to school! Students who go the extra mile would bring more than two!! Be that kid!!
- "Words to Live By" due on Wednesday.
- Do you have your signed syllabus and your summer reading work in your classroom mailbox? If not, solve that problem.
Mrs. Smith
P.S. Learn a new Spanish word or phrase to teach me! :)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Welcome 2011-2012 Seventh Graders . . .
It was delightful meeting you all today. We've got so much to accomplish this year, so fasten your seatbelts.
As I told you today, this blog will become critical for all students who want to stay informed, be organized and do well. "Bookmark" it now!
HOMEWORK:
As I told you today, this blog will become critical for all students who want to stay informed, be organized and do well. "Bookmark" it now!
HOMEWORK:
- Purchase a durable binder (if you have not already done so).
- Make sure you have FIVE SECTIONS organized in your binder. (Revisit your syllabus for the titles of each section).
- Summer Reading Book Buzzes will be collected ASAP, so have those ready to submit.
- "I Pledge, I Will" due Tuesday
Thursday, June 16, 2011
HOMEWORK
C BLOCK:
- Morrie test tomorrow.
- Completed vocabulary log is your ticket to the test.
- We will finish the book tomorrow.
- Test and vocabulary log likely on Tuesday (if beach day is postponed, expect test on Monday)
Monday, June 13, 2011
HOMEWORK
Almost finished with Tuesdays With Morrie...
1.) Be prepared to submit your completed vocabulary log.
2.) Expect a Tuesdays With Morrie test when we finished the book.
1.) Be prepared to submit your completed vocabulary log.
2.) Expect a Tuesdays With Morrie test when we finished the book.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
HOMEWORK
1.) We're nearing the end of Tuesdays With Morrie. Vocabulary logs will be collected when we finish the memoir. Spend time tonight making progress on your log.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
HOMEWORK
1. Continue working in your "Tuesdays With Morrie Vocabulary Log". Aim to complete all sections through "The Professor, Part Two."
2. Personal Response Journal, Entry #5: (Due Thursday, June 9, 2011)
2. Personal Response Journal, Entry #5: (Due Thursday, June 9, 2011)
According to Morrie, it is an absolute necessity that each of us has someone to guide us in life. He says that certain things in life do not happen automatically, that we have to have someone to point us in the right direction. In other words, we all need teachers in life; otherwise, we may follow the wrong path.
Teachers come in all types. There are, of course, often the teachers we have at school, but there are also people who teach us things who are not professional teachers. These people may be coaches, club advisors, religious or community leaders, etc. These people teach us how to manage life, achieve success and cope with failure.
Teachers come in all types. There are, of course, often the teachers we have at school, but there are also people who teach us things who are not professional teachers. These people may be coaches, club advisors, religious or community leaders, etc. These people teach us how to manage life, achieve success and cope with failure.
Aside from your parents or guardians, who has been YOUR greatest teacher? Write a brief essay paying tribute to your special teacher, explaining who they are/were, specific reasons why they earned your respect, and how their wisdom will shape your life in the future.
Monday, June 6, 2011
HOMEWORK
1. Continue working in your "Tuesdays With Morrie Vocabulary Log". Aim to complete all sections through "The Fifth Tuesday: We Talk About Family."
2. Personal Response Journal Entry #4 should be ready for tomorrow. Remember, this entry requires that you interview an adult. To review the instructions for this entry, visit the HOMEWORK post from Friday, June 3, 2011.
2. Personal Response Journal Entry #4 should be ready for tomorrow. Remember, this entry requires that you interview an adult. To review the instructions for this entry, visit the HOMEWORK post from Friday, June 3, 2011.
Friday, June 3, 2011
HOMEWORK -- due Tuesday, June 7, 2011
2. Response Journal, Entry#4: In "The Classroom," Morrie tells Mitch that dying is one thing to be sad about, but living unhappily is even worse. Morrie goes on to say that most people are, in fact, unhappy, mostly because they try to follow what culture tells them to do, even though it’s not what they want for themselves.
For your next response, find an adult you admire and ask permission to interview them. During your interview, ask them these three questions:
- What are some things that our society tells us we should do or be, even if that thing may not be right for us?
- In your opinion, what seems to be society's definition of a successful person?
- What is their definition of a successful person?
Take notes during your interview. Share the highlights of your interview in a one-page typed report.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
HOMEWORK
- Continue working in your "Tuesdays With Morrie Vocabulary Log". Aim to complete all sections through "The First Tuesday: We Talk About The World."
- Personal Response Journal, Entry#3: In "The Student," Mitch explains about the failures he encountered in the years following his college graduation. Failure is difficult to face, especially when you are failing at something for the very first time. It is sometimes important to fail at something before you find ultimate success. Describe a time when you experienced failure in your life. What did you learn as a result of failing? In what ways can failure be a good and necessary thing?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
HOMEWORK
- If you have not started already, begin defining words and crafting sentences in your "Tuesdays With Morrie Vocabulary Log". Please work backwards, beginning with the chapter titled "The Audiovisual".
- Personal Response Journal, Entry#2:
When Morrie and his wife Charlotte go to the neurologist’s office in "The Syllabus," the doctor has terrible news to tell them: Morrie has Lou Gehrig’s disease and he is going to die. This is certainly devastating news for the Schwartzes. Doctors are, of course, professionals, but it still must be difficult for them to deliver such bad news. How would you handle this situation if you were a physician? What advice would you have for doctors who at this moment might have to deliver sad news to a patient?
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
HOMEWORK
- Begin defining words and crafting sentences in your "Tuesdays With Morrie Vocabulary Log" for "The Curriculum" through "The Syllabus".
- Personal Response Journal, Entry#1: The subtitle of Tuesdays With Morrie is “an old man, a young man, and life’s greatest lesson.” It is common that we learn great lessons from our elders, but is it also possible that older folks can learn great lessons from young people? For your first entry, describe a time when an older person learned a "great lesson" from a young person. "Great lessons" are those that help us understand the world differently. (If you can't think of a time when an older person learned a great lesson from a young person, describe a time when you learned a great lesson from an older person.)
Monday, May 30, 2011
HOMEWORK
Beginning tomorrow, all seventh graders will begin reading Tuesdays With Morrie by American author Mitch Albom. As we read, you will be expected to prepare and maintain a series of writings in a personal response journal.
Response Journals record student feelings, responses, and reactions to literature. This strategy encourages you to think deeply about the materials you have or will read and to relate this information to your knowledge and experiences. Response Journals allow students to reflect on and raise questions about a text. These journals are especially valuable for promoting opinion making, value judgments, and critical thinking. Hopefully, your journal entries will help you relate Albom's ideas to your own life.
Writing prompts or other specific instructions will be given you at the end of each class. For your convenience, the prompts and instructions will also be posted here on Mrs. Smith’s blog at http://www.esmithims.blogspot.com/.
Sometimes you will be challenged to write prose in your journal; other times you might write poetry. You may be asked to interview an adult and include that information in your journal. You may need to use a computer to research a topic and use the information in your journal. You will be asked to share your writing with a peer or an adult.
Please complete your journaling for homework and bring your entries to class daily. Be prepared to share all or parts of your writing with a peer or the entire class.
Your personal response journal will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Entries are typed, 12-point font, single spaced and feature a creative title
- Ideas presented in each entry are rich, specific, clear and original.
- Details in each entry are well organized with a beginning, middle and ending
- Entries show excellent attention to word choice, sentence fluency and conventions
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
HOMEWORK
Rain, rain, go away...
Although differently than planned, our ICE trip learning continues.
Students should be maintaining their trip folder as they experience trip activities. All handouts, instruction sheets, and written work should be stored in the folder.
Most importantly for English: Make certain that you are storing and organizing your Harvest for Hope margin notes.
Although differently than planned, our ICE trip learning continues.
Students should be maintaining their trip folder as they experience trip activities. All handouts, instruction sheets, and written work should be stored in the folder.
Most importantly for English: Make certain that you are storing and organizing your Harvest for Hope margin notes.
Friday, May 13, 2011
HOMEWORK
It's trip time!
Check Mrs. Senechal's website for up-to-date information regarding the trip and rain cancellations.
You should bring a small notebook and pen with you to each site to record your daily observations. These notes will be used for writing assignments later in the week.
Check Mrs. Senechal's website for up-to-date information regarding the trip and rain cancellations.
You should bring a small notebook and pen with you to each site to record your daily observations. These notes will be used for writing assignments later in the week.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
HOMEWORK
- Due Friday, 5/13: Create your "True About You," "Love/Loathe," and "Friendly Tribute" poetry collection.
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