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Homework For Tonight February 5, 2008

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Hello Students,

Welcome to the second semester! I am excited at the fresh start this offers all of us. As I mentioned today, each of you has an A & I hope you work hard to keep it!

Here is the homework for tonight

Per. 1/2

*Vocabulary Four Square

All Periods 

*Write 2 to 3 paragraphs on your goals for the semester.  Please incorporate the following questions into  your response:

  • What do you plan to accomplish this semester? What, if anything, do you need to improve on from last semester?
 

Holiday Homework December 15, 2007

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Hello Students,

*Whew* We have made it through the first part of the year! Although I want you all to enjoy your winter break and get plenty of rest, you still have work to do. Please have your assignments completed by your return on MONDAY, JAN. 7th in order to receive credit for your work.

Periods 1-4: English

Your assginment is to read a book of at least 75 pages and complete a book rerpot on it. Please use the book report form I handed out in class. If you’ve lost your book report form, you can print one out here (Book Report Form click the link). This project is worth 35 points!

Period 5: Creative Writing

Over the break you will complete the 1st draft of your fictional narratives. If at all possible, you should type this draft. If you are unable to type it, you should write it neatly. Bring your rough drafts on Monday, Jan. 7th so I can read through it and give you comments. Also, you will be sharing your rough drafts with the class that week so that your peers can give you a helpful critique of your story.

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY BREAK!!

~ms. j

 

Homework Round-Up 11/5/07 November 5, 2007

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Students,

In case you were absent or forgot to write the HW down today, I am listing it here.

Periods 1-4

  • Vocabulary Four Square
  • Reading Log ~ Read at least 20 minutes for the night
  • Remember, you have a vocabulary quiz on Friday!

Period 5

  • Reading Log ~ Read at least 20 minutes for the night
  • Bring the story, “Don’t Be Disrespecting Me,” and all materials given to you today with you to class tomorrow.
 

Reading Log November 5, 2007

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Dear Students,

 Just in case some of you lost your reading log, I am posting the link where you can find it & print it at home.

The Reading Log:  http://home.att.net/~clnetwork/ar/readlog2.pdf

Remember, in order receive credit for your reading log, your parent/guardian MUST sign it each night. Also, you need to read AT LEAST 20 minutes a night & write a short summary of what you’ve read.

 Have a good week!

ms. j

 

Homework Wrap-Up 10/25/07 October 25, 2007

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Hello Students…

 Quick reminder on the assignments that are due tomorrow, Friday.

Period 1/2

  • Vocabulary Four Square
  • Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow

Period 3/4

  • Superhero Posters 
  • Vocabulary Four Square
  • Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow

Per 5 ~ Creative Writing

  • Buy the required supplies (red pen, highlighter, and sticky notes)
  • Choose a book from the reading list (see previous post)
 

Reading List & Genres October 25, 2007

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Hello Students,

As promised, I am uploading the reading list. Feel free to browse the books on the list and choose one to read as a companion to your fiction-writing.

 Happy Reading!

Reading ListReading List (click on it to open the file)

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Hello Again,

Below is a list of genres & examples of each genre. Remember, your stories will need to fit into one of these genres. If you have questions, feel free to leave me a comment or see me after class!

History

Historical fiction is full of details that paint portraits of life in a specific historical time period.  When you brainstorm your character and setting, pick the information which accurately and consistently communicates the most about your chosen time period.

 

Mystery

 

By definition, anything that is unknown is a mystery. We tend to think that mysteries always involve a crime, but all stories that contain unanswered questions have an element of mystery. A girl whose adoptive parents refuse to tell her about her birth parents, two friends who are baffled by footprints outside their tent, cousins who pry open an old, locked trunk in their grandmother’s attic—all these characters face non-criminal mysteries.

 

Science-Fiction & Fantasy

 

Science Fiction stories are those that could not happen without some element of science, or some imagined change (futuristic or otherwise) from the world as we know it today. Science fiction is based on worlds that seem possible or plausible, based on what we know or can guess about science. All science fiction tends to predict the future. It is important to get the science of your created world right, or at least possible. Madeline L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, Arthur Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and H.G. Well’s War of the Worlds fall into this category.

 

Fantasy can take place in a “normal” setting like the mid-west in the 19th century as the setting for The Wizard of Oz or in an entirely imaginative world populated by mythical creatures such as Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss. Even though readers know the story could never really happen this fantasy world is consistent within itself. The writer makes up the rules of the world, but they make sense and are believable. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith, The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley, and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman fit into this category.

 

Sports

Think about the difference between walked, ran, jogged, sprinted, sauntered, charged, sped, flew, dashed, or darted. Create characters who act. Unless the main character watches a sporting event and becomes inspired to try out, you don’t want stories where the main character sits on the sidelines and watches the action. Stories, like sports, are more fun on the playing field than in the stands.

You’ll need to know a lot about the sport that you’re writing about in order to supply the details needed to paint an accurate picture of the characters who are drawn together by the sport.

 

 

Homework 9.11.07 September 11, 2007

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Hello Students,

 Please forgive me for forgetting to post last night’s homework. In spite of my forgetfulness, most of you turned in your homework! (yay!)

Tonight’s homework is as follows: 

Homework Period 1-4

Using your Cornell Notes that you took in class, write a  summary of the video we watched in class today.

Period 5

Bedcause we did not finish watching the in-class video, you do not have homework. Please remember to bring your notes to class because you will need them as we finish watching the video on 9/11.

Excuses Quiz…

The quiz on the poem, “Excuses,” has been postponed until Friday. If you did not copy down the quiz, I will post it below.

Ecxuses” 

 

Excuses are tools of the incompetent

They build monuments of nothingness

And those that dwell upon them

Are seldom good for anything more

 

Remember, if you have anyquestions, please feel free to email me or leave a comment on the site. My email is: MyFavClass@gmail.com

 

peace,

ms. j

 

Who Am I? Project September 6, 2007

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Hello Students!

 Today was another fabulous day around CMS! I am so lucky to have such wonderful students. Here is a quick reminder about your “Who Am I?” Poster Project….I know I said it wasn’t homework, but in case some of you forgot to copy the assignment from the board, here it is again.

 Who Am I? Poster

Step One: Write at least two (2) paragraphs about yourself. Some of the things you may want to include in your paragraphs are:

  • When & where you were born
  • What makes you unique
  • Talents you possess
  • Things that you love/like

Step Two: Create an “Who Am I” poster. You poster will include your paragraphs as well as illustrations (drawings/decorations) that reflects your personality.

This project is worth 20 pts., and will mainly be done in class. Please try your best to be as creative as possible. I willbe posting the posters around the room.

 

Homework: Wed. 9/5/06 September 5, 2007

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 Hello Students!

It was a pleasure meeting all of your today. I hope you are ready for a productive & fun year. I am so glad to have each and every one of you in my class this year. Please remember to check back to this site often to find information on homework, announcements, and other helpful links.

~ms. j

Tonight’s homework for all classes is as follows: Tonight you will write 2 to 3 paragraphs on your goals for the semester…·         What do you hope to accomplish in our class? ·         How will you reach those goals?·         Please be as specific as possible. Due Thursday September 6, 2007

 

Welcome Back! September 5, 2007

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Hello Students!

Just a quick note to welcome you back to the school year. I am looking forward to being your teacher this year!

We have SO much work to do this year, but don’t worry…it will be fun!

Please check back into this blog, at least once a week, for helpful and important information. Also, all homework assignments will be posted here as well.

I hope you enjoyed your summer, because now it is time to WORK!