May 2013 Agenda
English III
Ms. Robbins – M117
Mon., 4/29 A LS
Tu., 4/30 B (CST)
1.
2.
3.
grammar review
“check in” about Senior Exit Interview essay
begin “Behind the Formaldehyde
Curtain”, pgs. 308-315 and respond to questions
1-6 from Questions on Writing Strategy
HW: none
(This is in The Bedford Reader that we have in class.)
Wed., 5/1 A (CST)
Th., 5/2 B
1.
2.
continue research paper presentations
finish “Formaldehyde Curtain”
HW: none
Fri., 5/3 A
Mon., 5/6 B LS
1.
read “Chronicles of Ice”, pgs. 295-298
and respond to questions 1-5 from Questions
on Meaning
HW: none
2.
(This is in The Bedford Reader that we have in class.)
review grammar
Tu., 5/7 A (CST)
Wed., 5/8 B (CST)
1.
2.
continue research paper presentations
grammar review
HW: Have you finished
your SEI Essay? It is
due 5/21 A and 5/22 B.
Th., 5/9 A
Fri., 5/10 B
1.
2.
continue research paper presentations
grammar review
HW: none
Mon., 5/13 A LS
Tu., 5/14 B
1.
2.
introduce the extra credit opportunity
continue research paper presentations
HW: Finish SEI Essay.
Wed., 5/15 A
Th., 5/16 B
1.
2.
review for final exam
continue research paper presentations
HW: Study for the final
exam.
Fri., 5/17A
Mon., 5/20 B LS
1.
2.
“Chronicles of Ice”, pgs. 295-298
Answer Questions on Meaning, 1-5
HW: Type SEI Essay,
5/21 A and 5/22 B.
Tu., 5/21 A
Wed., 5/22 C
1.
2.
3.
SEI Essay is due at the beginning of class
“The Capricious Camera”, pgs. 358-364
Answer Questions on Language, 1-4
HW: Study for the final
exam.
Th., 5/23 A
Fri., 5/24 B
1.
2.
continue research paper presentations
grammar review
HW: none
Tu., 5/28 A
Wed., 5/29 B
1.
give and observe extra credit presentations which
are designed to prepare students for the final exam
HW: none
Th., 5/30 A
Fri., 5/31B
1.
give and observe extra credit presentations which
are designed to prepare students for the final exam
HW: Study for the final
exam.
(This is in The Bedford Reader that we have in class.)
(This is in The Bedford Reader that we have in class.)
* IMPORTANT REMINDERS for MAY 2013:
1.) School is closed on Monday, 5/27/13 in observance of Memorial Day.
2.) Senior check-out is Tu., 6/4/13.
3.) Graduation is Fri., 6/7/13 at 5 pm.
4.) The Senior Exit Interview (SEI) Essay is due on 5/21 A and 5/22 B. Students must pass this requirement in conjunction with
passing their classes in order to graduate from any high school in MVUSD. The SEI will be graded by a panel at the District Office
during the summer. You will find out if you passed in the fall.
The schedule for 2013 CST’s is included below:
CST testing will occur on:
(1) ELA = Wed., 5/1 A
(2) Math = Tu., 5/7 A
(3) Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth) = Wed., 5/8 B
(4) Social Science/10th grade NCLB Life Science = Tu., 4/30 B
Bell Schedule for these four days:
Testing Block
Break
Testing Block
Lunch
1/2
3/4
5
6/7
7:30-9:05 (95)
9:05-9:20 (15)
9:25-11:15 (110)
11:15-11:50 (35)
11:55-12:35 (40)
12:40-1:20 (40)
1:25-1:45 (20)
1:50-2:30 (40)
(**Test times range from 55-90 mins.)
(**Test times range from 55-105 mins.)