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MONDAY, January 6, 2014
For homework tonight, complete the Test Decompiler. Remember to provide argument(s) for your answers. The idea is not to say things like, "Answer C is the best answer because it's the right one." Rather, your responses should assert things like, "C is the best answer because it accurately identifies the theme of the passage, which is 'Love triumphs over adversity.' The other answers only suggest details about the theme, not the theme itself."
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THURSDAY - December 12, 2013
MONDAY - December 9, 2013
Read R&J act IV - Act V scene 1 http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_208.html
Remember what we learned in class today: The Nurse keeps Juliet in suspense over the identity of the men she has lost causing a very clear instance of dramatic irony to occur. Shakespeare does this by preventing the Nurse from spilling the beans right away, instead allowing Juliet to question whose death has transpired. Be able to explain how Shakespeare creates this bit of dramatic irony.
Also, Juliet appears to be the intellectual and thoughtful, yet also naive and inexperienced. More evidence from the text to back this claim up occurs when Juliet puts 2 and 2 together to add up to "Romeo done gone off and killed my cuz!" Be able to defend this claim.
Remember that in everything we do, we have to be able to use the text to justify (backup) our claims. Evidence is a big part of your English classes, and will continue to be. So get used to it now!
REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ON LIST 11...Just kidding. You're done with vocab!
IF YOU DIDN'T TURN IN YOUR SPESsay on "The Doors and Romeo" it is late.
Also, your resume is due tomorrow (Tuesday)!
Remember what we learned in class today: The Nurse keeps Juliet in suspense over the identity of the men she has lost causing a very clear instance of dramatic irony to occur. Shakespeare does this by preventing the Nurse from spilling the beans right away, instead allowing Juliet to question whose death has transpired. Be able to explain how Shakespeare creates this bit of dramatic irony.
Also, Juliet appears to be the intellectual and thoughtful, yet also naive and inexperienced. More evidence from the text to back this claim up occurs when Juliet puts 2 and 2 together to add up to "Romeo done gone off and killed my cuz!" Be able to defend this claim.
Remember that in everything we do, we have to be able to use the text to justify (backup) our claims. Evidence is a big part of your English classes, and will continue to be. So get used to it now!
REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ON LIST 11...Just kidding. You're done with vocab!
IF YOU DIDN'T TURN IN YOUR SPESsay on "The Doors and Romeo" it is late.
Also, your resume is due tomorrow (Tuesday)!
THURSDAY - December 5, 2013
Be sure to finish your SPESsay on the prompt that I gave you in class on Wednesday. It should address the connections between the lyrics of The Doors' "Hello, I Love You" and Romeo & Juliet. Remember to think through speakers, audiences, and what you can find out about speakers based on the words they speak.
*Vocabulary quiz on Friday
*2 achieve3000 articles due by 3:30 p.m., Friday afternoon.
*Vocabulary quiz on Friday
*2 achieve3000 articles due by 3:30 p.m., Friday afternoon.
TUESDAY - December 3, 2013
Read R & J Act III for class tomorrow. Keep in mind that everything that has happened so far has taken place within a day!
* Vocabulary sentences are due on Thursday. We are on list 10...
* Complete your two achieve3000 articles for this week.
* Vocabulary sentences are due on Thursday. We are on list 10...
* Complete your two achieve3000 articles for this week.
MONDAY - December 2, 2013
Finish your Romeo & Juliet paraphrase and analysis sheet for homework. Also, make sure you have completed reading all of Act II. We will take a MC quiz on Act II in the morrow.
You should also complete 2 achieve3000 articles this week.
Your "resume" is due next Monday, December 9, 2013.
You should also complete 2 achieve3000 articles this week.
Your "resume" is due next Monday, December 9, 2013.
TUESDAY - November 26, 2013
We finished viewing all of Act I in class today. If you want to get ahead, go ahead and read through Act III. The plot thickens!
Remember to complete your 2 achieve3000 articles by next Monday (December 2) at 8:00 a.m. The site will be closed on Sunday, December 1, so plan accordingly.
Remember to complete your 2 achieve3000 articles by next Monday (December 2) at 8:00 a.m. The site will be closed on Sunday, December 1, so plan accordingly.
MONDAY - November 25, 2013
Complete Romeo & Juliet - Act I, Scene 5 - Act II, Scene 3. You will have a quiz on this! You can find the text here: Shakespeare's No Fear Romeo & Juliet
Also, remember to complete your 2 articles this week.
Also, remember to complete your 2 articles this week.
THURSDAY - November 21, 2013
Remember that your quizlet sentences were due today. If you didn't turn them in, do so tomorrow for some credit. Also, go to this Shakespeare site and read the remainder of Romeo & Juliet, Act 1, scenes 1 - 4. Your reading quiz will cover only through scenes 1 - 4.
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_14.html
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_14.html
TUESDAY - November 19, 2013
If you didn't turn in your SPESsay, make sure to get that in tomorrow. You should have 2 journal entries for this quarter. You should listen to the youtube clip below and finish our logos/pathos/ethos analysis on Atticus Finch's closing argument. Come in tomorrow with a thorough analysis. If you watch the clip on youtube, you can see the text of Atticus's speech as well.
*Remember: 2 articles this week! achieve3000.com
*Remember: 2 articles this week! achieve3000.com
MONDAY - November 18, 2013
Please remember that your SPESsay is due at the beginning of 2nd period in the morning. The prompt, once again, is: "Using your knowledge of Atticus Finch in TKAM, and the poem, "The Road Not Taken," by Robert Frost, what kind of person is Atticus Finch? How does Atticus Finch take The Road Not Taken? Be sure to support your claim with evidence both from TKAM and from Robert Frost's poem."
When you turn this in tomorrow, make sure you include your prewriting SPES chart, your close read of "The Road not Taken," and your SPESMLA rubric. (25 pts.)
Also, remember to knock out your achieve3000.com assignments. By Friday, you should have 12 articles completed at an 80% or higher.
Your journal entry today was the following prompt: Think about yourself in terms of how you respond to authority--are you the type of individual whose first instinct is to do the opposite of what you're told to do, or do you find yourself mostly a compliant individual who usually does what you're told to do? Think and discuss in your journal.
When you turn this in tomorrow, make sure you include your prewriting SPES chart, your close read of "The Road not Taken," and your SPESMLA rubric. (25 pts.)
Also, remember to knock out your achieve3000.com assignments. By Friday, you should have 12 articles completed at an 80% or higher.
Your journal entry today was the following prompt: Think about yourself in terms of how you respond to authority--are you the type of individual whose first instinct is to do the opposite of what you're told to do, or do you find yourself mostly a compliant individual who usually does what you're told to do? Think and discuss in your journal.
TUESDAY - November 11, 2013 (11.12.13)
Sentence modeling (went in your journals):
TUESDAY, November 11, 2013 (11.12.13)
Copy this sentence INTO YOUR JOURNAL and then use it as a model to write your own:
He would look up at Atticus, then down at the floor, and I wondered if he thought Atticus to be responsible for Tom Robinson’s conviction.
For homework this week, you have quizlet.com/eng1 (list 8). Your sentences are due on Thursday. Quiz on Friday.
Make sure to get your two achieve3000.com articles with at least an 80% or above on a minimum of two articles this week. Overall, you must be at 10 articles as a minimum by the end of this week.
Lastly - your last 3 chapters - 29, 30, 31 of TKAM are due tonight! I promise a reading quiz!!!!!!! MC, mostly.
TUESDAY, November 11, 2013 (11.12.13)
Copy this sentence INTO YOUR JOURNAL and then use it as a model to write your own:
He would look up at Atticus, then down at the floor, and I wondered if he thought Atticus to be responsible for Tom Robinson’s conviction.
For homework this week, you have quizlet.com/eng1 (list 8). Your sentences are due on Thursday. Quiz on Friday.
Make sure to get your two achieve3000.com articles with at least an 80% or above on a minimum of two articles this week. Overall, you must be at 10 articles as a minimum by the end of this week.
Lastly - your last 3 chapters - 29, 30, 31 of TKAM are due tonight! I promise a reading quiz!!!!!!! MC, mostly.
THURSDAY - November 7, 2013
Today in class we looked at sentence modeling. Below is an example of a sentence that uses Harper Lee's sentence structure. We also looked at the SPESifics of writing the SPESsay. A color coded example is also listed below...
* Reminder that tomorrow (Friday) you have a vocabulary quiz on list 7 at quizlet.com/hhseng1
* You should also remember to read your TKAM, chs. 20, 21, 22. Be ready for a MC quiz on these chapters!
* Review the 8 parts of speech. A good place to go to for this review is here: 8 parts of speech help
* Reminder that tomorrow (Friday) you have a vocabulary quiz on list 7 at quizlet.com/hhseng1
* You should also remember to read your TKAM, chs. 20, 21, 22. Be ready for a MC quiz on these chapters!
* Review the 8 parts of speech. A good place to go to for this review is here: 8 parts of speech help
WEDNESDAY - November 6, 2013
Your vocabulary homework sentences were due today. Those of you who didn't turn them in, make sure you get them in by Thursday.
The schedule for the rest of TKAM is this:
Read chapters 17, 18, 19 for homework tonight.
Thursday – 20, 21, 22
Friday (Early Release)– 23, 24, 25
Monday – 26, 27, 28 (No school, but reading still due)
Tuesday – 29, 30, 31
Study guide due one week from today (Wednesday, November 13)
We will be working on TKAMmar (grammar through TKAM). Today we looked at parts of speech. Here's a link to the video that may help you remember the 8 parts of speech and what these parts of speech do:
The schedule for the rest of TKAM is this:
Read chapters 17, 18, 19 for homework tonight.
Thursday – 20, 21, 22
Friday (Early Release)– 23, 24, 25
Monday – 26, 27, 28 (No school, but reading still due)
Tuesday – 29, 30, 31
Study guide due one week from today (Wednesday, November 13)
We will be working on TKAMmar (grammar through TKAM). Today we looked at parts of speech. Here's a link to the video that may help you remember the 8 parts of speech and what these parts of speech do:
MONDAY - November 4, 2013
Read chapters 11, 12, 13 in TKAM
Work on vocabulary list 7
Work on your achieve3000.com articles - remember that you are looking to earn at least an 80% or above on two articles per week. You can use any two articles under the "My Lessons" section. Earn those points!
Work on vocabulary list 7
Work on your achieve3000.com articles - remember that you are looking to earn at least an 80% or above on two articles per week. You can use any two articles under the "My Lessons" section. Earn those points!
FRIDAY - November 1, 2013
Make sure you read chapters 7 - 10 of TKAM and complete the study guide for the same. I would work on the questions for chs. 1- 3 before the whole study guide is due. Don't wait until the last night to do this! You reading quiz will consist of a close read of selections I have chosen.
Vocabulary for next week is list 7. Go ahead and preview it now.
Reminder also that you have 2 articles due each week in your Achieve3000 program.
Vocabulary for next week is list 7. Go ahead and preview it now.
Reminder also that you have 2 articles due each week in your Achieve3000 program.
THURSDAY - October 31, 2013
Today in class we took quiz on the first 3 chapters of TKAM, and reviewed a writing pattern called, "Claim, Data, Warrant," or CDW for short. The bottom line is that in every writing piece you do for us in the English department, you will need to make very clear how you know you know stuff. This means that you must cite text as explanation; it also means that I.C.E. is a necessary way to use in-text citation to back up your claims.
For homework - you have three things:
1) Achieve3000 - 2 articles due by 3:00 p.m.
2) Vocabulary test - covers lists 4,5, and 6
3) TKAM - reading through chs. 6. The study guide should also be completed. You will have a short assessment on chapters 4, 5 & 6 on Friday. Remember to bring your book to class everyday!
For homework - you have three things:
1) Achieve3000 - 2 articles due by 3:00 p.m.
2) Vocabulary test - covers lists 4,5, and 6
3) TKAM - reading through chs. 6. The study guide should also be completed. You will have a short assessment on chapters 4, 5 & 6 on Friday. Remember to bring your book to class everyday!
TUESDAY - October 29, 2013
After a week of mid-term preparation, execution and review, we're back in business! A reminder that this week is week six cumulative for the vocabulary (covering 4-6). You also need to complete your two articles for Achieve3000. These can be any two you want, but you need to complete the pre-reading survey, the article itself, the activity, and the follow-up poll. I would strongly suggest you work on a stretch article--especially those of you who wish to 1) advance your lexile scores, and b) rack up the points!
FRIDAY - October 18, 2013
Reminder that your first draft is due for your argument paper is due on Monday. It should have along with it the outline page, which should include your THESIS statement; it should also have your main proofs outlined in Roman numerals. I've uploaded an example outline + paper. Use it to follow the MLA formatting. The sample paper is not complete, and it should not be used as a thorough example of an argument paper. However, the formatting for the outline and the works cited, as well as the main document is correct. Your paper should look the same! (You don't need the front cover page, BTW.)
Happy writing!!!!!
Happy writing!!!!!
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WEDNESDAY - October 16, 2013
HOMEOWORK - Complete and have checked your Animal Farm study guide chapters by Friday.
Your assignments for today are here below. Your job today is to complete the PDF document on TIP and writing introductions.
GOAL - By the end of class, you will have three major tasks completed: 1) You will have a decent thesis statement.
2) You will have a solid introductory paragraph. 3) You will have a Works Cited page that has reliable, relevant sources.
Here are your directions:
1. Open the PDF on TIP. Print. Read the full handout and follow the instructions. You are to complete this handout in class. When you have finished the handout, raise your hand and I will approve your TIP and your introduction paragraph.
2. Next, in your web browser open a new tab and then go to www.easybib.com. Keep this tab in your opened tabs.
3. Begin researching your controversial topic. When you find solid sources that help you build your arguments for your paper, be sure to go to your easybib.com tab and enter the site information. Copy and paste this information into a microsoft word document entitled Argumentative Paper - Works Cited.
To help you, I have posted an example argumentative paper, a rubric for the argumentative paper, and the writing checklist.
Once these items are completed (I need to verify your work), you may visit achieve3000.com and work on earning your points.
Your assignments for today are here below. Your job today is to complete the PDF document on TIP and writing introductions.
GOAL - By the end of class, you will have three major tasks completed: 1) You will have a decent thesis statement.
2) You will have a solid introductory paragraph. 3) You will have a Works Cited page that has reliable, relevant sources.
Here are your directions:
1. Open the PDF on TIP. Print. Read the full handout and follow the instructions. You are to complete this handout in class. When you have finished the handout, raise your hand and I will approve your TIP and your introduction paragraph.
2. Next, in your web browser open a new tab and then go to www.easybib.com. Keep this tab in your opened tabs.
3. Begin researching your controversial topic. When you find solid sources that help you build your arguments for your paper, be sure to go to your easybib.com tab and enter the site information. Copy and paste this information into a microsoft word document entitled Argumentative Paper - Works Cited.
To help you, I have posted an example argumentative paper, a rubric for the argumentative paper, and the writing checklist.
Once these items are completed (I need to verify your work), you may visit achieve3000.com and work on earning your points.
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TUESDAY - October 15, 2013
Today in class we examined the process of mining our literature for controversial topics. The topics result in issues, and the action we believe we should or should not take on the issues is called a position. An easy way to remember this is the acronym, TIP. Topic, Issue, Position or Point. I should have approved all TIPS today, and if you don't have an approved TIP, we will highlight those tomorrow in the Media Center.
No formal homework tonight other than to continue working on your Achieve3000 articles. This is link for achieve3000.com. If you don't have your username and login password, you must take responsibility to come and see me individually for that information. I have passed it out once. You must be responsible to keep up with it.
No formal homework tonight other than to continue working on your Achieve3000 articles. This is link for achieve3000.com. If you don't have your username and login password, you must take responsibility to come and see me individually for that information. I have passed it out once. You must be responsible to keep up with it.
MONDAY - October 14, 2013
Today in class we began brain storming argumentative topics for our "Literature for Change" unit, which covered Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, and a slew of short stories. Your task tonight is to come up with a controversial topic that you can then 1) get approved by me in class tomorrow, 2) research, 3) argue -- not simply present 1-sided propaganda, but a solid argument for or against your position.
Here are some ideas:
“The Most Dangerous Game” –
Theme survival/self-defense killing/intentional taking of life (capital punishment); survival of the fittest (social evolution)
Animal Farm –
· Government Control of individual's lives, e.g.:
· universal healthcare;
· government surveillance of private communications;
· (abortion)
· Equality
* Role of or dangers of the Media
Fahrenheit 451 –
· Is social media destroying our society?
· Are people getting dumber with the increase of technology?
· Does technology make us more connected or less connected with each other?
You should also login to achieve3000.com using your username and login password. Once in, check your email that has the information on the two articles you should complete this week.
Here are some ideas:
“The Most Dangerous Game” –
Theme survival/self-defense killing/intentional taking of life (capital punishment); survival of the fittest (social evolution)
Animal Farm –
· Government Control of individual's lives, e.g.:
· universal healthcare;
· government surveillance of private communications;
· (abortion)
· Equality
* Role of or dangers of the Media
Fahrenheit 451 –
· Is social media destroying our society?
· Are people getting dumber with the increase of technology?
· Does technology make us more connected or less connected with each other?
You should also login to achieve3000.com using your username and login password. Once in, check your email that has the information on the two articles you should complete this week.
Thursday - October 10, 2013
Things are lookin' good in our neighborhood--we learned today about what it feels like to have "fair" forced upon us. I re-shuffled your groups, and as uncomfortable as that was, it actually worked really nicely. I think the groups worked much harder today and were far more productive than yesterday, as is evidenced by the presentation posters I am staring at right this very minute. That said, I am almost finished with your SPESagraphs, and you will have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow on list 5.
After the quiz, we will present our poster/flag projects and view and respond partially to the video on Animal Farm. If you are missing any work, such as your project, your sentences or your SPES paragraphs, get those in before the deadline disqualifies you for points.
So far, the class groups have come up with the connection between - Joseph Stalin - Napoleon, Leo Trostsky - Snowball, The Russian Media - Squealer, The Common Worker - Boxer, and Karl Mark - Old Major. Students will share their findings in class tomorrow.
After the quiz, we will present our poster/flag projects and view and respond partially to the video on Animal Farm. If you are missing any work, such as your project, your sentences or your SPES paragraphs, get those in before the deadline disqualifies you for points.
So far, the class groups have come up with the connection between - Joseph Stalin - Napoleon, Leo Trostsky - Snowball, The Russian Media - Squealer, The Common Worker - Boxer, and Karl Mark - Old Major. Students will share their findings in class tomorrow.
Tuesday - October 8, 2013
Journal Entry:
Should everything be equal? Should everyone have the exact same treatment? What is “fair”? Is fairness a made-up concept, or is it a basic human right that everyone is treated the exact same way? How do you define “fair”? Is “fairness” tied up with the notion of “justice”? Discuss the notion of fairness. Notice that this discussion is post-Animal Farm discussion.
SPES Writing - you received a paragraph about Squealer from page 65 of the book. I've posted here for you in case you misplaced or need to access it. Make sure to complete your SPES paragraph by tomorrow. Remember that it should not be so short that you don't cover the SPES points, but it shouldn't be so long that you end up rambling on and on without saying anything new.
Here a list of all of the journal entries you need to have done by Friday:
1. Tell about a villain you know…
2. Where do humans get their value from?
3. How well you get along with your siblings?
4. Do disabled people really matter in our society?
5. Experience at Heritage High thus far
6. Compare/Contrast “Most Dangerous Game” & “The Sniper”
7. Do you seek vengeance or are you forgiving?
8. Free write
9. How you feel about books – do your read? If so, what materials?
10. How technology benefits/worsens society…
11. Is life fair?
12. Questioning authority
13. What is the notion or concept of “fair”—is it the same as “just”?
I will use the journal grading rubric to assess you on these on Friday.
HOMEWORK - reminder that the flag/poster project is due tomorrow (Wednesday). You should also make sure that your study guides are completed. I will check these in class. Reading quiz will be held on Wednesday.
Should everything be equal? Should everyone have the exact same treatment? What is “fair”? Is fairness a made-up concept, or is it a basic human right that everyone is treated the exact same way? How do you define “fair”? Is “fairness” tied up with the notion of “justice”? Discuss the notion of fairness. Notice that this discussion is post-Animal Farm discussion.
SPES Writing - you received a paragraph about Squealer from page 65 of the book. I've posted here for you in case you misplaced or need to access it. Make sure to complete your SPES paragraph by tomorrow. Remember that it should not be so short that you don't cover the SPES points, but it shouldn't be so long that you end up rambling on and on without saying anything new.
Here a list of all of the journal entries you need to have done by Friday:
1. Tell about a villain you know…
2. Where do humans get their value from?
3. How well you get along with your siblings?
4. Do disabled people really matter in our society?
5. Experience at Heritage High thus far
6. Compare/Contrast “Most Dangerous Game” & “The Sniper”
7. Do you seek vengeance or are you forgiving?
8. Free write
9. How you feel about books – do your read? If so, what materials?
10. How technology benefits/worsens society…
11. Is life fair?
12. Questioning authority
13. What is the notion or concept of “fair”—is it the same as “just”?
I will use the journal grading rubric to assess you on these on Friday.
HOMEWORK - reminder that the flag/poster project is due tomorrow (Wednesday). You should also make sure that your study guides are completed. I will check these in class. Reading quiz will be held on Wednesday.
Monday - October 7, 2013
Today…we Took a reading-quiz…and graded it…
Journal Entry: This goes in your journal…
JOURNAL PROMPT: Should you question authority? More specifically, should you always trust what adults tell you—parents, teachers, church leaders, government officials, etc.? If so, why? If not, why not? Is there any test you can conceive of that would help you decide whether or not to trust authority?
This journal prompt resulted in a a discussion on the conditions and justifications of how we go about trusting what people tell us. We have seen that on the Animal Farm, the "ethos" of Napolean is enough to convince Boxer to trust what he says. As a matter of fact, this is the only warrant Boxer needs to accept the truth of claims made by Squealer: If Napolean says it, it must be true. We saw that for many in our society, this warrant is all that is needed for some to accept the truth of claims made by authority. The farm rule, however, may be a good rule to apply--don't believe everything you hear, suggests Orwell. Otherwise, you may end up being just like the animals on the farm, following mindlessly and blindly whatever you are told--regardless of how well established it may be.
REMINDER – Phlag/Pharm Propaganda Posters are due on Wednesday. The rubric is online. Remember that you have to write a 1 page explanation of your phlag.
READING/STUDY GUIDE -- Chapters 9-10 (by tomorrow)
Journal Entry: This goes in your journal…
JOURNAL PROMPT: Should you question authority? More specifically, should you always trust what adults tell you—parents, teachers, church leaders, government officials, etc.? If so, why? If not, why not? Is there any test you can conceive of that would help you decide whether or not to trust authority?
This journal prompt resulted in a a discussion on the conditions and justifications of how we go about trusting what people tell us. We have seen that on the Animal Farm, the "ethos" of Napolean is enough to convince Boxer to trust what he says. As a matter of fact, this is the only warrant Boxer needs to accept the truth of claims made by Squealer: If Napolean says it, it must be true. We saw that for many in our society, this warrant is all that is needed for some to accept the truth of claims made by authority. The farm rule, however, may be a good rule to apply--don't believe everything you hear, suggests Orwell. Otherwise, you may end up being just like the animals on the farm, following mindlessly and blindly whatever you are told--regardless of how well established it may be.
REMINDER – Phlag/Pharm Propaganda Posters are due on Wednesday. The rubric is online. Remember that you have to write a 1 page explanation of your phlag.
READING/STUDY GUIDE -- Chapters 9-10 (by tomorrow)
Friday - October 4, 2013
As promised, here is the link to the poster/flag project handout. Remember that your task is to create a piece of propaganda that promotes life on the farm! Remember that you should read chapters 7-8 this weekend. Your reading quiz on Monday will cover these chapters. Make sure you keep up with the study guide, too!
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Thursday - October 3, 2013
In case you aren't caught up with the study guide on Animal Farm, you should be completed by Friday through chapter 6. This puts us half-way through the book and with the weekend (chapters 7-8), we'll finish up the book by next week as well as take a book test with a writing component (spes).
The propaganda poster/flag project is due Wednesday, October 9. http://www.sovietposters.com/index.php The handout with the rubric will be distributed tomorrow in class. Go directly to the MC for second period tomorrow. Read your book and study vocabulary!
The propaganda poster/flag project is due Wednesday, October 9. http://www.sovietposters.com/index.php The handout with the rubric will be distributed tomorrow in class. Go directly to the MC for second period tomorrow. Read your book and study vocabulary!
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Wednesday - October 2, 2013
Make sure to read chapters 3-4 for homework and complete the study guide questions. Keep in mind that the study guide questions are designed to help you do well on the daily reading quizzes!
Homework - Read/Study Guide
vocabulary quiz on Friday on list 4
Homework - Read/Study Guide
vocabulary quiz on Friday on list 4
Tuesday - October 1, 2013
Read chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Begin the study packet that is posted here. By tomorrow, you should have completed through chapter 2.
Monday - September 30, 2013
Today…we
· Wrote in our journals…
· Worked with broken pencils…
· Went on a field trip to a farm…
The Fairness Farm—where everybody writes (or doesn’t) with the same shoddy pencil and where everybody (except the those enforcing the laws) gets a D regardless of their effort. We wrote a reflection about how well that was working out for us, and wondered whether we would want to live in that kind of economy.
Then we began George Orwell’s Animal Farm, an allegorical tale of a barnyard full of proletariats, who are introduced first hand to the economic system of fairness known as totalitarian communism. Oh, the joys!
We looked at Pig’s speech—his use of pathos, ethos and logos.
JOURNAL - How much do you think that life ought to be “fair”? When others get things you don’t have, do you automatically resent them (or the situation) and say, “Well, that’s not fair.” Do you think that everybody ought to have a little bit, or do you feel that it’s okay for some people to have a lot, while most don’t? (Think money.) Discuss.
HOMEWORK: Read the rest of chapter one and write a ½ to 1 page response to what you read. This could include questions, connections, summaries, predictions and/or visualizations.
· Wrote in our journals…
· Worked with broken pencils…
· Went on a field trip to a farm…
The Fairness Farm—where everybody writes (or doesn’t) with the same shoddy pencil and where everybody (except the those enforcing the laws) gets a D regardless of their effort. We wrote a reflection about how well that was working out for us, and wondered whether we would want to live in that kind of economy.
Then we began George Orwell’s Animal Farm, an allegorical tale of a barnyard full of proletariats, who are introduced first hand to the economic system of fairness known as totalitarian communism. Oh, the joys!
We looked at Pig’s speech—his use of pathos, ethos and logos.
JOURNAL - How much do you think that life ought to be “fair”? When others get things you don’t have, do you automatically resent them (or the situation) and say, “Well, that’s not fair.” Do you think that everybody ought to have a little bit, or do you feel that it’s okay for some people to have a lot, while most don’t? (Think money.) Discuss.
HOMEWORK: Read the rest of chapter one and write a ½ to 1 page response to what you read. This could include questions, connections, summaries, predictions and/or visualizations.
Thursday - September 26, 2013
Today in class, we finished the reassessment grammar test, and we wrote on the journal prompt:
· What are some of the ways that your life would be worse off if you didn’t have it? Specify the technology and the explanation of how it has enhanced your life (IOW, use SPES)
For homework tonight, read the full article here:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/netapp/2012/09/12/is-an-digital-data-overload-shortening-our-attentions-spans-and-making-us-dumber/
Respond to the central argument: is our technology really improving our lives or is it contributing to the "dumbing" of America?
Reminder: Full test tomorrow on all 30 vocabulary words.
· What are some of the ways that your life would be worse off if you didn’t have it? Specify the technology and the explanation of how it has enhanced your life (IOW, use SPES)
For homework tonight, read the full article here:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/netapp/2012/09/12/is-an-digital-data-overload-shortening-our-attentions-spans-and-making-us-dumber/
Respond to the central argument: is our technology really improving our lives or is it contributing to the "dumbing" of America?
Reminder: Full test tomorrow on all 30 vocabulary words.
Wednesday - September 25, 2013
We checked out the media center today, and we also checked out our SPES essays on Fahrenheit 451. Remember that on Friday we will take a full test on all 30 vocabulary terms. If you do well on this, you can use the test grade to replace any vocabulary quiz grade that you want.
Also, remember that if you haven't turned in a SPES paragraph or any other assignment, you have until September 30 to do so for late credit. Get your work in! Grammar re-test on Thursday.
Also, remember that if you haven't turned in a SPES paragraph or any other assignment, you have until September 30 to do so for late credit. Get your work in! Grammar re-test on Thursday.
Tuesday - September 24, 2013
Today we took the summer reading quiz on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and I took up the grammar-hammers you did on your own. We also examined the criteria on the SPESMLA rubric--the one I am using to grade your SPESsays.
We also got to watch the shocking climax of Fahrenheit 451, in which Guy Montag throws a flame on his boss, Captain Beatty. Tomorrow, we will use the information from F451 to write!
HOMEWORK: if you didn't turn in your grammar-hammers, they are past due! You will have a vocabulary test on Friday on the 30 terms so far.
We also got to watch the shocking climax of Fahrenheit 451, in which Guy Montag throws a flame on his boss, Captain Beatty. Tomorrow, we will use the information from F451 to write!
HOMEWORK: if you didn't turn in your grammar-hammers, they are past due! You will have a vocabulary test on Friday on the 30 terms so far.
Monday - September 23, 2013
On Friday, we…
Took the vocabulary quiz for lists 1-3
Discussed the passage from Fahrenheit 451
Today, we are going to write our critical reflection on the scene I gave you on Friday: Using the text as your proof, make an assertion about what is the most likely reason Guy Montag “lights” Beatty’s candle?
9.23.13 -- Journal entry: What are your thoughts about books? Do you read for information, pleasure, entertainment, or mostly other reasons? Do you like to read? Do you hate to read? What has been your experience so far with the world of books? If you don’t like to read, has it always been this way? If so, why? If you used to like to read, but you don’t now, what happened along the way to change your mind?
“Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.”
How is knowledge a flame? Tomorrow: we will write a response to knowledge being a flame, and finish viewing some scenes from Fahrenheit 451.
HOMEWORK: Visit the grammar sites: chompchomp.com or http://owl.english.purdue.edu/exercises/2/ to complete your grammar remediation. This should be turned in by tomorrow. Also, unit vocabulary test on all 30 terms on Friday.
FRIDAY, September 20, 2013
Yesterday, we worked on Grammar Concepts AND we did a free-write in our journals. Today, we are going to
· Take the vocabulary quiz for lists 1-3
· Take the summer reading quiz
· Turn in all summer reading assignments (written journals/critical analysis and reflection)
· Critical reflection on Fahrenheit 451: Captain Beatty Burns Brightly
· > Read the passage I give you. (5”)
· Write a critical reflection: What is the most likely reason that Montag lights Captain Beatty’s candle? Explain your assertion using SPES; be sure to include in-text references.
Took the vocabulary quiz for lists 1-3
Discussed the passage from Fahrenheit 451
Today, we are going to write our critical reflection on the scene I gave you on Friday: Using the text as your proof, make an assertion about what is the most likely reason Guy Montag “lights” Beatty’s candle?
9.23.13 -- Journal entry: What are your thoughts about books? Do you read for information, pleasure, entertainment, or mostly other reasons? Do you like to read? Do you hate to read? What has been your experience so far with the world of books? If you don’t like to read, has it always been this way? If so, why? If you used to like to read, but you don’t now, what happened along the way to change your mind?
“Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.”
How is knowledge a flame? Tomorrow: we will write a response to knowledge being a flame, and finish viewing some scenes from Fahrenheit 451.
HOMEWORK: Visit the grammar sites: chompchomp.com or http://owl.english.purdue.edu/exercises/2/ to complete your grammar remediation. This should be turned in by tomorrow. Also, unit vocabulary test on all 30 terms on Friday.
FRIDAY, September 20, 2013
Yesterday, we worked on Grammar Concepts AND we did a free-write in our journals. Today, we are going to
· Take the vocabulary quiz for lists 1-3
· Take the summer reading quiz
· Turn in all summer reading assignments (written journals/critical analysis and reflection)
· Critical reflection on Fahrenheit 451: Captain Beatty Burns Brightly
· > Read the passage I give you. (5”)
· Write a critical reflection: What is the most likely reason that Montag lights Captain Beatty’s candle? Explain your assertion using SPES; be sure to include in-text references.
Thursday - September 19, 2013
In class today we went over our M.C. Grammar-time skill builder sheet on fragments. We established that a fragment is a group of words that masquerades as a sentence, but that is missing either/and a subject or verb, or doesn't express a complete thought. I gave back your grammar pretest results, and we checked the categories to see what you needed to work on. Any category that has more than 1 wrong answer must be worked on. You may go to an online grammar help website, such as chompchomp.com and download the handout(s) for the specific grammar concept. I must see that you have worked on the grammar concept before Tuesday of next week (the 24th). That is the day we take the grammar retest.
* We also did a freewrite in our journals (10")
* Your vocabulary quiz is due Tomorrow.
* All late work (summer reading, etc.> due by tomorrow!)
* We also did a freewrite in our journals (10")
* Your vocabulary quiz is due Tomorrow.
* All late work (summer reading, etc.> due by tomorrow!)
Tuesday - September 17, 2013
We finished our short story posters in class today! Good job everybody. We covered tone/mood/elements of plot/symbolism/allusion/figurative language. Your only homework tonight is to make sure you write your sentences that correctly uses both the vocabulary term, and shows me you know what the term means! For example: NOT: Today in class Mr. Walters used a simile. INSTEAD: Today in class Mr. Walters used similes like a lung uses air. (Notice that not only does this use the term, it also demonstrates knowledge of the term, too!) These are due tomorrow.
quizlet.com/hhseng1 - week 3
quizlet.com/hhseng1 - week 3
Monday - September 16, 2013
On Friday, we took a vocabulary quiz, and you wrote your SPE(S) paragraphs on the claim what method Montresor uses to seek vengeance on his “friend” Fortunato. I also passed back your first SPES paragraphs, graded on a scale of 1-5.
Today, we will be worked in groups to create the most awe-striking, amazing posters ever. These will be displayed in my room as examples of the literary features of short stories that I have provided.
Remember, no matter what we do, we are always looking for textual evidence used as proof of our assertions/claims/statements!
HOMEWORK: Bring your pieces of your poster for our in-class work…
* All summer reading assignments are due by Friday
* Vocabulary list 3 - quizlet.com/hhseng1
Today, we will be worked in groups to create the most awe-striking, amazing posters ever. These will be displayed in my room as examples of the literary features of short stories that I have provided.
Remember, no matter what we do, we are always looking for textual evidence used as proof of our assertions/claims/statements!
HOMEWORK: Bring your pieces of your poster for our in-class work…
* All summer reading assignments are due by Friday
* Vocabulary list 3 - quizlet.com/hhseng1
Friday - September 13, 2013
Today we discussed SPES paragraphs - I showed you the rubric of 1-5 for my grading your paragraphs. We saw some great (not perfect, but great) examples of paragraphs that followed the SPES model, and we wrote a SPES paragraph about the Cask of Amontillado, particularly: What method does Montresor use to seek vengeance on his "friend," Fortunato, and for what reason does he do this?
If you did not finish this SPES paragraph, it's due Monday. If you are missing any work, it is due by September 20. Have a great weekend!
If you did not finish this SPES paragraph, it's due Monday. If you are missing any work, it is due by September 20. Have a great weekend!
Thursday - September 12
Today, we discussed your SPE(S) paragraphs on the claim regarding the SNIPER—would he survive on General Zaroff’s island? (15”) We are looking for textual evidence used as proof of your assertions/claims/statements.
TONIGHT: Read Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” Before we read, let’s answer the following journal prompt: Are you the forgiving type, or are you the vengeful type? When someone wrongs you, do you try to make things right with them, or make things even? Reconcile or Destroy? cOME IN TOMORROW READY FOR YOUR FRIDAY'S VOCABULARY QUIZ ON LIST 1-2 AND be able to discuss The Cask of Amontillado. I won't tell you that there may be a reading quiz on the story, because then I wouldn't be able to give you a rap-quiz--or even pop-quiz on it, would I?
TONIGHT: Read Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” Before we read, let’s answer the following journal prompt: Are you the forgiving type, or are you the vengeful type? When someone wrongs you, do you try to make things right with them, or make things even? Reconcile or Destroy? cOME IN TOMORROW READY FOR YOUR FRIDAY'S VOCABULARY QUIZ ON LIST 1-2 AND be able to discuss The Cask of Amontillado. I won't tell you that there may be a reading quiz on the story, because then I wouldn't be able to give you a rap-quiz--or even pop-quiz on it, would I?
Wednesday - September 11
Today in class we took a quiz on The Sniper, and we looked deeper at how to structure a claim with supporting evidence from the text. If you learn how to establish a claim (STATEMENT) with evidence (PROOF), and you follow up with a discussion (EXPLANATION), you will have a good experience in the English department at HHS!
HOMEWORK – Remember to study for your Friday vocabulary quiz. Also, if you have not turned in your summer reading assignments, they are due by the Sept. 20.
SPES PARAGRAPH: Make a claim as an answer to the following question; be sure to use the structure of SPE(S) for your paragraph:
Would the surviving sniper from O’Flaherty’s short story survive on General Zaroff’s island?
What is your data to support your claim?
HOMEWORK – Remember to study for your Friday vocabulary quiz. Also, if you have not turned in your summer reading assignments, they are due by the Sept. 20.
SPES PARAGRAPH: Make a claim as an answer to the following question; be sure to use the structure of SPE(S) for your paragraph:
Would the surviving sniper from O’Flaherty’s short story survive on General Zaroff’s island?
What is your data to support your claim?
Tuesday - September 10
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Here's the link to the short story we began in class: http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
Finish reading it and be sure to come in tomorrow with plenty of material to discuss!
· Your 20 sentences are due tomorrow (Wednesday)
· If you haven’t completed the summer reading assignments, they are due by the 20th
· You have a vocabulary quiz on Friday
· If you did not pass the grammar pre-assessment, you must go to http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html and complete the grammar builder sheets on the sections I assign you (more to follow on this)
Here's the link to the short story we began in class: http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
Finish reading it and be sure to come in tomorrow with plenty of material to discuss!
· Your 20 sentences are due tomorrow (Wednesday)
· If you haven’t completed the summer reading assignments, they are due by the 20th
· You have a vocabulary quiz on Friday
· If you did not pass the grammar pre-assessment, you must go to http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html and complete the grammar builder sheets on the sections I assign you (more to follow on this)
Monday - September 5
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
· For those of you who didn’t turn in your maps today, they are due on Monday the 10th :)
· You also need to write 20 sentences that uses each word of your two lists on quizlet
· Finally, you need to write a SPE paragraph on any of the characters from either story we have read. I will check this tomorrow in class. It needs to follow the STATEMENT, PROOF, EXPLANATION model.
I've provided an example here for you to follow:
STATEMENT (CLAIM): In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the protagonist, Sanger Rainsford, shows the same kind of disregard for humanity that his enemy, General Zaroff shows.
PROOF (DATA): He returns to Zaroff’s room to seek revenge and kill him, even though he had already escaped Zaroff’s evil clutches.
EXPLANATION (WARRANT): When people choose to kill others in a non-self defense situation, they show a reckless disregard for the value of human life. Zaroff clearly shows this disregard with his relentless pursuit of live human prey, which he hunts down and kills like a common animal in the forest. When Rainsford chooses to re-enter Zaroff’s chateau and confront Zaroff with a sword, he is clearly choosing to kill someone who he does not have to kill. Although some would argue that Zaroff deserves to die, this is not Rainsford’s job to play God and take another person’s life. His taking Zaroff’s life shows that he has sunk to Zaroff’s level and has taken on the same murderous characteristics as his attacker.
· For those of you who didn’t turn in your maps today, they are due on Monday the 10th :)
· You also need to write 20 sentences that uses each word of your two lists on quizlet
· Finally, you need to write a SPE paragraph on any of the characters from either story we have read. I will check this tomorrow in class. It needs to follow the STATEMENT, PROOF, EXPLANATION model.
I've provided an example here for you to follow:
STATEMENT (CLAIM): In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the protagonist, Sanger Rainsford, shows the same kind of disregard for humanity that his enemy, General Zaroff shows.
PROOF (DATA): He returns to Zaroff’s room to seek revenge and kill him, even though he had already escaped Zaroff’s evil clutches.
EXPLANATION (WARRANT): When people choose to kill others in a non-self defense situation, they show a reckless disregard for the value of human life. Zaroff clearly shows this disregard with his relentless pursuit of live human prey, which he hunts down and kills like a common animal in the forest. When Rainsford chooses to re-enter Zaroff’s chateau and confront Zaroff with a sword, he is clearly choosing to kill someone who he does not have to kill. Although some would argue that Zaroff deserves to die, this is not Rainsford’s job to play God and take another person’s life. His taking Zaroff’s life shows that he has sunk to Zaroff’s level and has taken on the same murderous characteristics as his attacker.
Thursday - September 5
We took the vocabulary test for the 10th graders today--my mistake, which will be rectified (fixed) on Monday. Sorry about that. Remember to study for the first quizlet list at quizlet.com/hhseng1 - week 1. I've made sure my link is right, too!
We also took the summer reading test on the Boy in the Striped PJs. Those who did not take it must do so by the 20th of September, as well as turn in their summer reading journal/reflection & critical analysis on Fahrenheit 451.
We talked about our society's responsibility towards people with disabilities - here's a link to the A&F discrimination lawsuit filed by a girl who was fired due to only having one arm: Girl Sues Abercrombie for discrimination
This topic is directly related to Doodle in the Scarlet Ibis in that Doodle's older brother shirks his responsibilities toward Doodle, considering that he didn't want to be bothered with helping Doodle succeed in this world.
Can we say that General Zaroff's statement about the weak--can we say that Zaroff is right, and that the weak are merely here to serve the interests of the strong? Would Zaroff have a hard time hunting down Doodle? Who is the most vulnerable in the story? Doodle or his big brother?
We also began a 10-10-10 discussion forum, which we continue on Monday.
We also took the summer reading test on the Boy in the Striped PJs. Those who did not take it must do so by the 20th of September, as well as turn in their summer reading journal/reflection & critical analysis on Fahrenheit 451.
We talked about our society's responsibility towards people with disabilities - here's a link to the A&F discrimination lawsuit filed by a girl who was fired due to only having one arm: Girl Sues Abercrombie for discrimination
This topic is directly related to Doodle in the Scarlet Ibis in that Doodle's older brother shirks his responsibilities toward Doodle, considering that he didn't want to be bothered with helping Doodle succeed in this world.
Can we say that General Zaroff's statement about the weak--can we say that Zaroff is right, and that the weak are merely here to serve the interests of the strong? Would Zaroff have a hard time hunting down Doodle? Who is the most vulnerable in the story? Doodle or his big brother?
We also began a 10-10-10 discussion forum, which we continue on Monday.
Wednesday - September 4
If you did not finish your Zaroff Body Chart/Visual today, it is due tomorrow at the start of class. We will also take the Boy in the Striped PJs test for the summer reading as well as our vocabulary list 1 test. See the resources page for the link.
Tuesday - September 3
In class today we finished Richard Connell's short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." We discussed whether or not his actions at the end of the story constitute full-throated murder or justified self-defense. In a rather strange way, it has similarities to the Trayvon Martin case that culminated in an acquittal of shooter, George Zimmerman, whose acquittal was based on a self-defense argument. The question at hand is whether or not Rainsford was guilty of premeditated murder in his pursuit of his nemesis, General Zaroff.
I have also published for you your handout for the Map Project for The Most Dangerous Game. This is due on Monday, September 9. The rubric for evaluation is below.
For tonight, you need to read the story posted here: The Scarlet Ibis, by James Hurst:
I have also published for you your handout for the Map Project for The Most Dangerous Game. This is due on Monday, September 9. The rubric for evaluation is below.
For tonight, you need to read the story posted here: The Scarlet Ibis, by James Hurst:
Here's the link for the quizlet (you will have a test on Thursday): quizlet.com/hhseng1
Also, here's the handout for the map project -
Also, here's the handout for the map project -
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Friday - August 30
In class today we completed a journal entry, went over quizlet.com (I showed you the ten terms that you will receive a test on next week), and we read aloud the next section of The Most Dangerous Game. On Tuesday, when you return, we will take the summer reading quiz on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and we will finish The Most Dangerous Game. Here's a list of this week's journal entries; if you've missed any, make sure to make them up!
Thursday - August 29
Here's the quizlet link for this week's words: quizlet.com/hhseng1
There are ten words per week, and you will be tested on them each Friday, unless we are out on that Friday. Then the test will be given on Thursday.
Make sure to surf over to the discussion board and answer the question: Is killing always murder, and is murder always wrong? Click the discussion link above.
See you Friday!
There are ten words per week, and you will be tested on them each Friday, unless we are out on that Friday. Then the test will be given on Thursday.
Make sure to surf over to the discussion board and answer the question: Is killing always murder, and is murder always wrong? Click the discussion link above.
See you Friday!
Wednesday - August 28
Today in class we took a grammar pre-assessment. Don't worry if you didn't feel you did a great job on this. It's a baseline that lets us mark where you are so we can measure how far you go!
We also discussed our summer reading options. The two selections for summer reading were The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, which you were to read and take a test on, and Fahrenheit 451, which you were to read complete a three-part journal on. The deal is this. I will take anyone's assignment that is completed now. If it is not completed, you must complete it by September 20th. If it is not completed by this date, you will not receive credit for it, but will instead receive a zero.
We also began the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Here is the link to it so that you can read it online: The Most Dangerous Game
Tomorrow, we will discuss the online quiz resource known as quizlet.com. It houses all of your vocabulary terms for your weekly quizzes.
We also discussed our summer reading options. The two selections for summer reading were The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, which you were to read and take a test on, and Fahrenheit 451, which you were to read complete a three-part journal on. The deal is this. I will take anyone's assignment that is completed now. If it is not completed, you must complete it by September 20th. If it is not completed by this date, you will not receive credit for it, but will instead receive a zero.
We also began the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Here is the link to it so that you can read it online: The Most Dangerous Game
Tomorrow, we will discuss the online quiz resource known as quizlet.com. It houses all of your vocabulary terms for your weekly quizzes.
Tuesday - August 27
Today we took the English department's pre-assessment in class. This consisted of 29 questions derived from released EOC tests. Students will be reassessed mid-term to measure progress as related to the NC Common Core Standards.
For homework - Reminder that you will be taking a grammar pre-assessment as well as a summer reading test on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The written portion of the summer reading assignment is also due. For extenuating circumstances, extra time will be allotted; however, all students must submit their assignments by September 20 to receive credit for their summer work.
For homework - Reminder that you will be taking a grammar pre-assessment as well as a summer reading test on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The written portion of the summer reading assignment is also due. For extenuating circumstances, extra time will be allotted; however, all students must submit their assignments by September 20 to receive credit for their summer work.
Monday - august 26
Welcome to HHS! I enjoyed getting to know you today. Remember that we went over the syllabus in class today, and that you should turn in your signed form by Thursday, August 29.
On Tuesday, we will conduct an English 1 - pretest.
On Wednesday, we will take the Grammar pretest and the summer work quiz.
The syllabus is posted on the front page of the main site. If you need an extra copy, you may download it and print it out from there.
Make sure to sign up for my Twitter feed: it's user: j0hnnywalters
Due tomorrow: 6 Word Memoir with illustration
See you tomorrow!
On Tuesday, we will conduct an English 1 - pretest.
On Wednesday, we will take the Grammar pretest and the summer work quiz.
The syllabus is posted on the front page of the main site. If you need an extra copy, you may download it and print it out from there.
Make sure to sign up for my Twitter feed: it's user: j0hnnywalters
Due tomorrow: 6 Word Memoir with illustration
See you tomorrow!