Friday, Nov. 15, 2013
Students were quizzed on the first three chapters of The Pearl. Discussion Questions
were checked and reviewed for Chapter 3.
Homework: Read and complete all questions for Chapter 4 for MONDAY.
Keep up with independent vocabulary list for the novel.
Make Job Shadowing plans.
Keep up with AR book which is Due on Dec. 3.
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013
Students took their Vocabulary Unit #4 test.
Homework: Students must complete all discussions quesitons for Chapter 3 (including
page #'s) and also keep up with the independent vocabulary for the novel, as well.
Additional HW: keep up with AR book. Due on Dec. 3.
keep up with making Job Shadowing plans. (Feb.'14)
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013
Students played Vocabulary Bingo to prepare for the Vocab Unit #4 test tomorrow.
Homework: Study for Test; Make JS plans; Read AR book
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Discussed Chapter 1 and took notes.
Students were assigned to complete discussion questions for Chapter 2 and also read
Chapter 3. Do not read ahead.
In addition, friendly reminder that Unit #4 vocabulary test is Thursday.
Are you making Job Shadowing plans?
Monday, November 11, 2013
Students' parables were collected.
Students received a new vocabulary sheet for the novel.
Students were given discussion questions to answer for Chapter 1. Finish for
homework.
Students were also asked to read Chapter 2 only. Please do not read ahead
Friday, November 8, 2013
Students reviewed parable examples and prepared to read The Pearl. The parable
homework is due Monday.
Next, students reviewed all of Unit #4 vocabulary and test is Wednesday.
Students received a copy of The Pearl and are to read Chapter 1 for Monday
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Students took a clause quiz.
Received notes on John Steinbeck, author of our next novel, The Pearl.
Notes on a parable and an assignment to create one for Monday.
Vocabulary Unit #4 answers are due tomorrow, Friday.
Test for vocab is Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Students received graded materials back and discussed areas of improvement and also
new study strategies.
Students also received a practice handout on clauses.
Quiz on Clauses is Thursday. Continue studying all subordinate clause conjunction lists.
ALWAYS have vocabulary book.
Are you making job shadowing plans?
Friday, Novemeber 1, 2013
Students practiced independent and dependent clauses, with special emphasis on the
three types of subordinate clauses.
English Workshop practice.
Today was also the deadline for AR selection. Classic was made.
Homework: Review all three blue box lists for subordinate conjunctions. Make plans to
Job Shadow on Tuesday's inservice day.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 Happy Halloween!
Students took a quiz on Prepositional phrases.
Students reviewed phrases/clauses.
Students viewed "The Monkey's Paw" in a film version.
Homework: AR selection due by tomorrow. Be safe tonight and have fun.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
ATTENTION: Preposition quiz moved to tomorrow, Thursday, so that students will not
have to worry about it if they are enjoying Halloween on Thursday night.
More practice on clauses. Lists of subordinating conjunctions were written and
practiced.
Practice handout for homework.
AR selection due by Friday. Must be a classic. Must be within their ZPD range. Must be
filled in the classroom binder.
Are you making Job Shadowing plans?
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Students were reminded that their next AR selection is due by Friday, Nov. 1. This
selection must be a classic.
Prepositions and Clauses were reviewed and practiced today.
Practice handouts given.
Homework: Clauses/Phrases handout for homework.
Prepostions quiz on Friday.
AR selection due Friday.
Job Shadowing Opportunites in November:
Nov. 5, 26, 27 are Inservice Days.
Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1 are vacation days after Thanksgiving.
Try making some plans. Good Luck!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Played "I Have; Who Has?" to review vocabulary terms before the test.
Vocab. Test #3.
Time to read new AR selection. Make changes if needed.
Tomorrow: back to prepositions. Is your homework ready?
Have you made Job Shadowing plans for Nov. 5th
Friday, October 25, 2013
Students selected their classic literature book for Independent Reading.
Discussion of a classic and hundreds of suggestions were discussed.
Students were reminded to check arbookfind.com to be sure there is a test.
Students were also reminded to check the book level to be sure it falls within their ZPD
range, and finally, they were reminded to check their history to be sure they had not
taken a test on the book years ago.
Homework: Vocabulary test is Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.
Practice on www.vocabularyworkshop.com or quizlet.com or flashcards, etc.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Students started grammar work on Prepositions.
Practice and homework handouts distributed.
Additionally, library tomorrow for our new classic selection for the AR program.
Meet me there and bring your library card.
Vocbaulary Test on Unit #3 is Monday. Try www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Plans for Job Shadowing? Nov. 5th is our next inservice day.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Students reveiwed all answers to Unit #3. Test is Monday. Suggestions for studying can
be on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Test materials were returned to students today. Grades will be updated.
Job Shadowing plans are encouraged for Nov. 5 since it is an inservice day.
Library for Friday's class to select new AR book.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Students reviewed, pronounced, and completed Unit #3 vocabulary. What is not
finished in class is for homework. Due Wednesday.
AR (next selection) takes place on Friday. Meet in Library.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Happy Monday!
Students took the test for "The Tell-Tale Heart" today.
Vocabulary Unit #3 was started if students finished the test early.
Vocab due on Wednesday.
Homework: AR due tomorrow by 2:50 pm. (new selection is Friday)
Permission slips for the field trip due tomorrow.
Vocab. unit #3 due Wednesday.
Job Shadowing opportunity could be Nov. 5.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Complete review of the short story took place today. See someone for good notes.
Test is Monday.
Permission slips for field trip are due by Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Accelerated Reader book test is due by Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
Reviewed and discussed many aspects of the short story and prepared for Monday's
test.
Homework: Think about theme and this story. Select three (3) themes and support
them. Record these in your notebook.
Prepare for the test on Monday.
Field Trip permission slips due Oct. 22.
Accelerated Reader due on Oct. 22.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Students will work on elements of the short story as they pertain to "The Tell Tale
Heart" in class today.
Homework: Create a plot diagram (landscape) of the story. Be neat and legible.
Tonight: Open House.
Permission Slips for Keswick Theatre due by Oct. 22.
Accelerated Reader is due by Oct. 22.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Students are to complete the discussion questions for "The Tell-Tale Heart" not finished
in class groups.
Also, permission slips for the field trip are due by Oct. 22.
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 (Columbus Day)
Students were introduced to the story, "The Tell Tale Heart" by Poe.
Read in class and read again for homework so they are ready for discussion.
Many pieces of literature should be read more than once to ensure a point of
understanding.
Additional Homework: Permission Slips for theatre trip due by Oct. 22.
AR test date by Oct. 22.
Job Shadowing Opportunity again on Nov. 5.
Friday, Oct. 11, 2013
Students received a permission slip for our annual field trip to the Keswick Theatre.
Money and signed permission slip are due to Mrs. Brittingham by Oct. 22.
Meanwhile, we started discussion about Edgar Allan Poe today.
(Notes were given out).
HW: Vocabulary terminology for the next short story was also given out and assigned
for homework for Monday's class.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013
Students reveiwed the Writing Process and domains.
Sample papers/anchors were supplied to "master" these areas.
Graded pieces were returned and discussed.
Homework: Continue AR reading. Due on Oct. 22.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013
Test on "The Monkey's Paw".
Homework: AR due date is Oct. 22.
Tomorrow is a great opportunity to Job Shadow. Try making plans. Good Luck!
Monday, Oct. 7, 2013
Students prepared for tomorrow's test on "The Monkey's Paw".
All notes were reviewed and discussed.
Students were also told to have free reading with them if they were to finish early.
Homework: Study for test. Job Shadowing opportunity is Wed., Oct. 9th.
AR due date is Oct. 22.
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
Review of the short story, "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs continues.
Test is Tuesday.
Wednesday is In-service, so it is a great opportunity to Job Shadow. Let's make plans.
Any questions? Please see me.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Welcome October!
Vocab. Test #2 given today.
Read "The Monkey's Paw" during class. Note: Not in Textbook.
Homework: Be prepared to discuss the following elements: Suspense, foreshadowing,
superstition, and allusion. Also, create a Plot Diagram (landscape your paper) of the
story. Be sure to have at least 15 details of the story in your diagram.
Good luck.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2013
Students were quizzed on their knowledge of short story notes.
Students played "I Have; Who Has?" for practice with Unit #2 words.
Test is tomorrow. Need practice? Try www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Friday, Sept. 27, 2013
Review of Vocabulary Unit #2. HW check.
New list of short story notes for "The Monkey's Paw" and author notes of W.W. Jacobs.
HW: finish vocabulary for the short story for Monday.
Test for Unit #2 vocab is Tuesday.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013
Students who missed today's class will need to make up the Lit. Terms quiz.
All students are starting Unit #2 today. Class time was provided. All exercises will be
checked tomorrow. What is not finished is class, IS for HOMEWORK
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013
Students practiced their knowledge of literary terms and techniques by competing in a
game of "I Have; Who Has?". Quiz is tomorrow.
Complete review of Short Story Notes. (Possible quiz in the next few days).
HW: Lit terms quiz tomorrow.
Review short story notes for possible quiz.
AR due date is Oct. 22.
Job Shadowing opportunity on Oct. 9th--- inservice day. Start making plans
Monday, Sept. 23, 2013
Library visit resulted in Independent Reading selection and also Book Fair opportunity.
Students have one week to change book selection.
Students were reminded that book level must fall within their ZPD range.
Due Date is Oct. 22. Good Luck.
Friday, Sept, 20, 2013
Job Shadowing forms (signature and Holland forms) were due today.
START shadowing. Green Light is on!
Explanation of the Independent Reading Program requirements, etc.
New ZPD's were given.
Library on Monday.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013
If you have NOT made up the Writing Prompt or the Vocabulary Test yet, SEE ME
SOON.
Collected writing questionnaire today. Where is yours?
Homework: Job Shadowing papers due tomorrow. These papers consist of: a) parent
signature form (use scissors), and b) Holland Code forms with selections.
Upcoming Events: Library Visit for Independent Reader selection and Book
Fair purchases. Come prepared. See you then
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Writing Prompt continues. If you missed it, please see me to make it up.
Homework: Writing questionnaire for tomorrow.
Job Shadowing forms due Friday. (including the Holland Code forms)
(Have you been viewing the site, www.pacareerzone.org ?)
Book Fair and Library for Ind. Reading on Monday.
Literary terms quiz on Thurs., Sept. 26.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013
Practice writing prompt.
Opportunity to learn your strengths and needs as a writer. We will then set goals and
evaluate your growth throughout the school year.
Scavenger Hunt papers from our Writing Folders also collected.
Homework: JS yellow papers due Friday, Sept. 20.
Literary terms quiz on Sept. 26.
Library Book Fair and Independent Reading selection on Sept.
Monday, Sept. 16, 2013
Vocabulary Test for Unit #1.
Review of Job Shadowing.
Scavenger Hunt for writing folders completed and due by tomorrow.
Lit. terms review and flash cards created.
Library next Monday.
Don't forget to browse www.pacareerzone.org. Great site!!!!!
Thursday & Friday, Sept. 12 & 13, 2013
Introduction to long term project promoting our goal of Career Awareness.
Project is Job Shadowing.
Various due dates along the way, so be sure to pay close attention to the packet given
in class.
HOLLAND code determines your career observation.
Some handouts due on Friday, Sept. 20.
Need to explore more career choices? Try www.pacareerzone.org. Great site!!!!!!
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013
~Vocabulary HW check
~Practiced vocabulary by playing "I Have; Who Has?"
~Scavenger Hunt completed (if time).
Homework: Vocabulary Test Unit #1 is Monday.
Literary Terms & Techniques quiz due on Sept. 26th.
Announcements: Library visit for Independent reading and Book Fair is Sept. 23.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
~STAR testing took place today. ZPD scores will be distributed soon.
~List of Literary Terms and Techniques was distributed. Students are to practice these
terms and know them for a quiz on Sept. 26th.
Homework: Vocabulary Unit #1 homework is due tomorrow, Wednesday.
Announcement: Change in test date. Due to a special activity, Vocab. test #1 is on
Monday, Sept. 16 and not Friday. Please note this change.
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013
~quick review of importance of Vocabulary, esp. 11-12 pages. Discussed important for
SAT preparation.
~Students were given a classroom writing reference folder. Scavenger Hunt followed.
Rules for MLA style format were highlighted.
~Meet in lab 149 across from the Art rooms for class tomorrow. We will be taking STAR
tests to determine our new ZPD ranges.
~Vocabulary Unit #1 due Wednesday. Test is Friday.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
Textbook Scavenger Hunt review.
Vocabulary Workshop books distributed. The value of a strong vocabulary was
discussed, esp, pages 11-12.
Unit #1 assigned. All exercises must be completed by Wednesday for HW check.
Lab on Tuesday for STAR testing and Summer Reading completion.
Have a Great Weekend.
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013
No school.
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
~Homework Signature collected.
~Assignment folder students selected.
~Remind 101 option given to both students AND parents. Share.
~Textbook distributed and brought home for the school year.
~Scavenger Hunt continues on Friday.
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013
Welcome Back!
Introduction to Academic 8/English. Syllabus distributed and explained.
Requirements discussed. Parent Signature form is homework.
Come back tomorrow READY TO LEARN.