Homework
Survey
Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5
Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3
Monday, June 1
Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29
Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22
Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20
Monday, May 18
Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15
Tuesday, May 12 & Wednesday, May 13
Monday, May 11
Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8
Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6
Monday, May 4
Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
Monday, April 27
Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24
Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22
Monday, April 20
Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
Monday, April 13
Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10
Tuesday, April 7 & Wednesday, April 8
Monday, April 6
Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25
Monday, March 23
Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20
Tuesday, March 17 & Thursday, March 18
Monday, March 16
Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13
Tuesday, March 10 & Wednesday, March 11
Monday, March 9
Thursday, March 5 & Friday, March 6
Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
Monday, March 2
Thursday, February 26 & Friday, February 27
Tuesday, Februrary 24 & Wednesday, February 25
Monday, February 23
Thursday, February 19 & Friday, February 20
Tuesday, February 17 & Wednesday, February 18
Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 12
Tuesday, February 10 & Wednesday, February 11
Thursday, February 5 (A) and Friday, February 6 (B)
Tuesday, February 3 (A) and Wednesday, February 4 (B)
Monday, February 2 (C)
Thursday, January 29 (A) and Friday, January 30 (B)
Tuesday, January 27 (A) and Wednesday, January 28 (B)
FINALS, No homework
Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16
Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14
Monday, January 12
Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9
Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7
Monday, January 5, 2015!!
Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18
Monday, December 15 and Tuesday, December 16
Thursday, December 11, and Friday December 12
Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10
Monday, December 8
Thursday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3
Monday, December 1
Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25
Thursday, November 20 & Friday, November 21
Tuesday, November 18 & Wednesday, November 19
Monday, November 17
Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14
Monday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 12
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7
Tuesday, November 4 & Wednesday, November 5
Monday, November 3
Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31
Tuesday, October 28 & Wednesday, October 29
Monday, October 27
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24
Tuesday, October 21 & Wednesday, October 22
Monday, October 20
Thursday, October 16 & Friday, October 17
Tuesday, October 14 & Wednesday, October 15
Monday, October 13
Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10
Tuesday, October 7 & Wednesday, October 8
Monday, October 6
Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3
Tuesday, September 30 & Wednesday, October 1
Monday, September 29
Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26
Monday, September 22
Thursday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 19
Tuesday, September 16 & Wednesday, September 17
Monday, September 15
Thursday, September 11 & Friday, September 12
Tuesday September 9 & Wednesday, September 10
Monday, September 8
Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5
Tuesday, September 2 & Wednesday, September 3
Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29
Wednesday, August 27:
Survey
Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5
- Prepare for your Othello scenes: memorize lines, finish all written work, put together your costume.
- Here's a link to a set diagram if you need another.
- You will have Monday to rehearse.
Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3
- Study for your Vocabulary Final (next class). It will be worth 100 points in the assessment section of your grade.
- Bring a #2 pencil (or mechanical pencil) and eraser for your exam.
- Complete the company and character report for your final presentation.
- Your script should be complete.
- Keep memorizing your lines.
Monday, June 1
- Study for Vocabulary Final (Thursday/Friday)
- Start memorizing your lines for your final presentation.
Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29
- Finish reading Othello
- Read your final scene meticulously, and have someone in your group print out a formatted script for each member of the group.
Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27
- Read 3.4 and Act 4 of Othello
- Complete responses for Vocabulary 12
Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22
- Read 3.3
- Watch youtube video (linked on this site under Othello tab) on racism in Othello. Take notes and be ready for a quiz on Tues/Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20
- Read all of 2.3. Be ready for a quiz
Monday, May 18
- Write about Iago's "motiveless malignity" (Coleridge). Do you agree that Iago's "malignity" is fundamentally without motive? Explain in 1/2 page
Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15
- Read 2.1 in entirety.
- Write down 3 lies that Iago has made thus far in the play--include lines to prove that he has lied.
Tuesday, May 12 & Wednesday, May 13
- Other presentations be ready for next class.
- Reread 1.3, concentrating on Iago's soliloquy that starts on line 365.
- Write a loose paraphrase of this speech. In your paraphrase, be Iago. Use first person, but put Iago's words into natural, informal, modern speech.
Monday, May 11
- Vocabulary 11 responses
- Finish Google Slide presentation. You may bring 3 x 5 cards with notes to assist you with your presentation.
Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8
- Background presentations for Turks, Moors, Venice and Cyprus will be on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 12 & 13.
- Read through Othello 1.3 for Monday
Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6
- Read Othello 1.1 (Act I, scene i)
- Work on your portion of the Google presentation
Monday, May 4
- Find and print out information for Othello background presentation. You will be working with your group on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1
- Study for Monday's vocabulary lottery (lists 1-10)
- Finish Act I, scene i of Othello. Answer questions with complete sentences.
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
- No homework (for once), unless you have make up work to complete. Is your essay done?
Monday, April 27
- Vocabulary #10 Responses
Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24
- Vocabulary #9 Responses
- Bring ID to class on Monday to check out Othello from the library
Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22
- Finish final essay, if necessary
- Prepare for final literature circle discussion
- Bring all literature circle responses to class on Th/Fr. to turn in as a packet
Monday, April 20
- Complete argument essay outline & essay
- Use Argument Essay Tip Sheet and Organization Guide for help
Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17
- Prepare for your final Socratic Seminar by completing an organizational chart. Bring your articles and book to school, too.
- If you were absent, read and mark up "Where Orwell Got It Wrong".
- Finish your independent reading book.
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
- Prepare for literature circle discussion #4
- Finish 1984
- If you were absent, read the article "Little Brother Is Watching" and answer the discussion questions.
- There will be a 1984 quiz on Thursday & Friday.
Monday, April 13
- Vocabulary #8 Responses
- If you need to, finish the comprehension questions about "Watch List".
- Independent Reading
- Finish 1984 by Thursday/Friday
Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10
- Finish 1984 by next Thursday or Friday (16 & 17th)
- Read your independent book
- Read the article "Watch List" by Yasha Levine. Take notes to help you build a case for your argument essay. There are many other articles in the 1984 section of the Units of Study tab.
Tuesday, April 7 & Wednesday, April 8
- Prepare for Literature Circle discussion #3 (summary + 5 questions)
- Vocabulary #7 Responses
- Keep reading
Monday, April 6
- Prepare for Socratic Seminar #2. Here are the Part 2 Discussion Questions. You should write at LEAST one page of notes.
- Vocabulary #7 responses are due Th/Fr.
- Read--1984 and your independent book.
Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
- Over spring break, finish part 2 of 1984 (through page 185)
- We will have our second Socratic Seminary on Tues/Wed after returning from Spring Break. If you'd like to prepare for that discussion now, here is a link to Part 2 Discussion Questions. (as of 3/25, weekly won't allow me to attach file--sorry)
- Independent reading--check the schedule your group developed.
- If you were absent, you'll need to make up the propaganda carousel work we did in class today. The images for the propaganda work are here, but the questions are in the class.
Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25
- Independent Reading
- Prepare for literature discussion #2 (summary + 5 discussion questions)
- Part 2 of 1984 will need to be completed over spring break.
Monday, March 23
- Write a persuasive letter addressed to your teaching asking for an extension on homework (without any penalties, of course). Use two of the three persuasive appeals we reviewed in class (ethos, logos, pathos).
- Independent reading
Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20
- Independent Reading
- If you weren't in class today, we reviewed ethos, logos, and pathos and looked at ways that the media attempts to persuade us. Here is a link to the Advertising Powerpoint we showed in class.
- 1984, Part 2 chapters 1-5 need to be read by Monday, March 23. There may be a quiz in class!
Tuesday, March 17 & Thursday, March 18
- Prepare for literature circle discussion #1 (complete summary of entire chunk of reading + write 5 discussion questions). See this handout for the format.
- 1984, Part 2 chapters 1-5 need to be read by Monday, March 23. There may be a quiz in class!
Monday, March 16
- Prepare for 1984 Socratic Seminar on Part 1 (written preparation is necessary.)
- Independent Reading.
Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13
- Review for Vocabulary Lottery (lists 1-6); Quizlet.com is updated.
- Ind. Reading (1st literature circle meeting will be Thur/Fri next week)
- Finish 1984 Part 1 by Tues/Wed
- Poetry contest extended until March 19. You still have time to enter.
Tuesday, March 10 & Wednesday, March 11
- Vocabulary 6 responses
- Bring ID for new lit circle book
- Read 5 & 6 (43-60)
- Finish Mood Worksheet (this is the front side); Mood and Setting 2 (this is the back side)
- Bring Poetry Contest poem (3 copies + envelope + stamp)
Monday, March 9
- Read 1984 chapter 4
- Finish Syntax work about the passage on page 20
Thursday, March 5 & Friday, March 6
- Read 1984 chapters 1-3.
- Here is a link to an audio version of the novel (also available in the 1984 Unit of Study tab).
Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
- Write your 5th and final letter to your partner.
- Bring all five letters, scoring guide, and independent reading book to the next class.
- Vocabulary #5 Responses
Monday, March 2
- Final Poetry essay due next class. Bring printed essay, your self-reflection and the scoring guide.
- Finish your independent reading book if necessary.
Thursday, February 26 & Friday, February 27
- Ind Reading (You should be finished with your book by Tues/Wed next week)
- Final Poetry essay due Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2/3
Tuesday, Februrary 24 & Wednesday, February 25
- Vocabulary #4 Responses
- Literature letter #4
- Final Poetry Essay
Monday, February 23
- Independent Reading
- Finish commenting on your partner's paper, if necessary (google drive)
- Final Poetry Essay due Tues/Wed, March 2 & 3
Thursday, February 19 & Friday, February 20
- Poetry essay rough draft is due on Monday. (Your final draft is due Tues/Wed. March 3 & 4).
- Share your google doc essay (allow comments) with your partner. We'll respond to one another's essays on Monday using the Chromebooks.
- Ind. Reading
Tuesday, February 17 & Wednesday, February 18
- Complete literature letter #3 to your partner
- Your poetry essay rough draft is due Monday, February 23.
- If you've lost them, here are copies of the essay assignment, the scoring guide and some tips for essay writing. Be sure to read the two model essays in the Units of Study section, under the poetry tab.
Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 12
- Study for a Vocabulary Lottery on lists 1-3, including the frequently misused words
- Read independent book
- Complete graphic organizer for your poetry essay
Tuesday, February 10 & Wednesday, February 11
- Complete literature letter #2 to your partner
- Finish Vocabulary #3 responses
- Bring your complete course registration, if necessary.
- Complete TP-CASTT for the poem you were assigned for your essay
Thursday, February 5 (A) and Friday, February 6 (B)
- Revise original poem, if necessary
- Complete TP-CASTT for "Facing it"
- Read your independent/partner book
- Bring your completed course registration, including parent signature, to class on Tues/Wed for 5 extra credit points; bring your completed course registration on Thurs/Fri for 3 extra credit points.
Tuesday, February 3 (A) and Wednesday, February 4 (B)
- CAHSEE Language Arts on Tuesday
- CAHSEE Math on Wednesday
- Report directly to your assigned room (A1 students to H-13; B-2 students to MPR)
Monday, February 2 (C)
- Original Poem is due Thursday/Friday
- Literature Letter #1 is due Thursday/Friday
- Vocabulary #2 Responses due Thursday/Friday
Thursday, January 29 (A) and Friday, January 30 (B)
- Original Poem due Feb 5 or 6 (50 point writing assignment)
- The first letter to your literature partner is also due on Feb 5 or 6. If you can't find the assignment for this round of independent reading, here's the handout: Literature Letter Work
Tuesday, January 27 (A) and Wednesday, January 28 (B)
- Label ethos, logos, and pathos in "To His Coy Mistress"
- Complete responses to Vocabulary #1
FINALS, No homework
Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16
- In class, we finished our analysis of "I Go Back to May 1937" looking at how we'd divide the poem in order to make the text easier to handle. We also started a discussion of "My Papa's Waltz."
- For homework, prepare for your final. Focus on vocabulary!
Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14
- Use toolkit G-19 + SOAPSTone to annotate one of three poems: "Hook," "Bilingual/Bilingue" or "Mirror"
- In class we continued/finished our discussion of "Still I Rise" (focusing on images, visualization, and making connections to determine tone and persona) and "I Go Back to May 1937," focusing on creating antecedent stories (occasion)
Monday, January 12
- In class students practiced vocabulary with a vocabulary relay competition. Congratulations to B2 for defeating A1 by 10 seconds.
- We reviewed a study guide for your final exam.
- For homework, use toolkit G-19, Understanding a Poem, + SOAPSTone to annotate "Still I Rise"
Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9
- Study all 12 vocabulary lists for an in-class competition on Monday.
- "Still I Rise" verse, imitating Maya Angelou's style. You can choose to write about the obstacle you shared in class or something else.
Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7
- In class, we shared 1-2 minute stories about overcoming obstacles in our lives. Homework is to write your own
- Bring in all your work from Literature Circle #2. Your last discussion will be on Thursday/Friday.
Monday, January 5, 2015!!
- Complete responses for Vocabulary #12
- Finish your independent book if necessary.
- Today we read and discussed Billy Collins' poem "Introduction to Poetry". If you were absent, please read the poem and answer the questions.
Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18
- Organize your binder over break if you didn't pass the binder check.
- Keep reading your literature circle book. Final meeting will be the Th/Fr. we return from break.
Monday, December 15 and Tuesday, December 16
- In class, we reviewed and wrote sentences for Vocabulary #11.
- Finish annotating passages for Night written assessment. Please see me for a copy of the passages if you were absent or you've lost your copies.
Thursday, December 11, and Friday December 12
- Finish Night
- Prepare for literature circle
- Review toolkits and style analysis assignments for in-class expository reading assessment
Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10
- Annotate page 91 passage from Night
- Finish reading Night for Monday/Tuesday
- Read lit. circle book
Monday, December 8
- Read Night 66-97
- Keep reading your literature circle book.
- A1: Your lit. circle discussion will be Tuesday, because class needed to take a vocal. test.
Thursday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
- Prepare for your next literature circle meeting (reading + writing)
- Study for vocabulary lottery; it'll cover lists 1-10
- Read Night pages 66-85 for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3
- Continue reading your literature circle book
- Read Night pp. 47-65
- Annotate the passage from 25-26. If you need help with annotation, see the Toolkit about close reading, and the model annotation from pp. 20-21
Monday, December 1
- Complete responses for Vocabulary #10
- Read Night pp. 29-46 and answer questions
Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25
- Read your literature circle book and be prepared for your next discussion on Monday, Dec. 1
- Read Night pp. 29-46 and answer questions (due Tues/Weds, Dec 1st and 2nd)
- Complete responses for Vocabulary #9
- If you missed class, I handed out a toolkit on close reading and a sample close reading of a passage on 20-21
- We practiced close reading with a passage from pages 25-26
Thursday, November 20 & Friday, November 21
- Prepare for your literature circle discussion. Round two of literature circles looks a bit different than the first round. Be sure to look at the instructions and example I handed out last class. Literature Circle #2 Handout here.
- Write and illustrate your poem (see link from last class if necessary)
- Read Night chapters 1 and 2. Focus: How would you characterize Elie Wiesel (Eliezer) in his youth? What does he value?
Tuesday, November 18 & Wednesday, November 19
- Your final drafts of Lord of the Flies essay are due next class. Essays should be typed, in MLA format. That means 12 pt. font, double spaced. For help with MLA, look for the OWL site under the Resources tab.
- Bring your rough draft and book to turn in as well.
- Complete Niemoller poem assignment for Monday or Tuesday.
- Read your new literature circle book.
Monday, November 17
- Your final drafts of Lord of the Flies essay are due on Thursday & Friday. Essays should be typed, in MLA format. That means 12 pt. font, double spaced. For help with MLA, look for the OWL site under the Resources tab.
Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14
- Review vocabulary 1-8 for competition in class.
- Your final drafts of Lord of the Flies essay are due on Thursday & Friday. Essays should be typed, in MLA format. That means 12 pt. font, double spaced. For help with MLA, look for the OWL site under the Resources tab.
Monday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 12
- Vocabulary 8 responses
- Review all your vocabulary (in Quizlet already) for a competition on Monday
- Prepare for your last literature circle. Be sure to bring your completed packet and your literature circle book.
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7
- Complete the rough draft to your Lord of the Flies essay.
- Drafts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Tuesday, November 4 & Wednesday, November 5
- Write your introduction (including thesis statement) for your Lord of the Flies essay.
- Handout on attention-getters
- Complete a graphic organizer for the body of your essay
Monday, November 3
- Ind. Rdg. Your final literature circle will be next Thursday and Friday.
- Vocabulary 7 responses.
Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31
- Prepare for Literature Circle #5
- Complete your motif/symbol chart. Link to blank chart page.
Tuesday, October 28 & Wednesday, October 29
- Finish Lord of the Flies and chapter 12 reading questions
- Study for quick quiz on psychology as it applies to Lord in the Flies
Monday, October 27
- Ind. Rdg
- Read Lord of the Flies chapters 9-11 and answer questions
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24
- Prepare for literature circle #4
- Study for vocabulary lottery on Monday (all 6 lists of words are in Quizlet)
- Read Lord of the Flies chapters 9-11 and answer questions (reading and questions due on Tues/Wed)
Tuesday, October 21 & Wednesday, October 22
- Lord of the Flies Mask Part I (the mask, integrated quotations and commentary are due on Thursday/Friday)
- Literature circle reading
Monday, October 20
- Literature Circle Reading
- Complete vocabulary 6 responses
- If you haven't already done so, read Lord of the Flies chapter 8 and answer the questions.
Thursday, October 16 & Friday, October 17
- Prepare for Literature Circle Discussion. Link is below if you've lost your packet.
- Read The Lord of the Flies chapter 8 and answer questions (included with the chapter 7 handout)
- Mark motifs/symbols with Post-It notes.
- Do you need another symbol/motif chart? Link is here.
Tuesday, October 14 & Wednesday, October 15
- Ind. Rdg. (Lit Circle book)
- Read The Lord of the Flies chapter 7; answer chapter 7 questions and mark motifs.
Monday, October 13
- Read The Lord of the Flies chapters 5 & 6. As you read, mark motifs and symbols with Post-It Notes.
- Answer questions about 5 & 6.
- Complete Vocabulary 5 responses.
Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10
- Prepare for Literature Circle Discussion. If you lost your packet, here's a link.
- Read The Lord of the Flies chapters 5 & 6. As you read, mark motifs and symbols with Post-It Notes.
- Answer questions about 5 & 6.
- All Lord of the Flies work is due Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, October 7 & Wednesday, October 8
- Read The Lord of the Flies chapter 4
- While you read, use Post-it notes to mark motifs
- Answer chapter 4 questions
- Read your independent book (literature circle book)
Monday, October 6
- Answer questions for chapters 2 and 3 of Lord of the Flies. If you haven't already done so, mark motif and symbol passages from these two chapters.
- Read your Literature Circle Book.
Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3
- Read Lord of the Flies chapters 2 and 3. I suggest you read with post-it notes or flags. Mark passages that you might add to your motif charts.
- Complete the worksheet practicing integrating quotations. I don't have an electronic version of this handout. But, if you need help, refer to the Quoting the Text toolkit page.
- Study for a vocabulary lottery on Monday.
- Bring your student ID to check out your literature circle book from the library (also on Monday).
Tuesday, September 30 & Wednesday, October 1
- Finish your Book Lover Card--including a color illustration on the front (public) side of your card.
- Complete the commentary for the quotation about the beast from Lord of the Flies.
Monday, September 29
- Vocabulary #4 responses.
- Finish answering Lord of the Flies questions for chapter 1
- Your Book Lover Card is due on Thursday/Friday.
Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26
- Finish Independent Reading Book. Your book lover card is due October 2 & 3.
- Read Lord of the Flies chapter 1.
- Read and mark-up Texas schools article for final expository reading assessment.
- Ind. Reading
Monday, September 22
- Independent Reading. You should be finished with your book by Monday.
- Vocabulary #3 responses.
Thursday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 19
- If necessary, finish practice expository reading assessment. If you were absent, be sure to read the article, "Obama Presses Central American Leaders to Slow a Wave of Child Migrants."
- Independent Reading. Final project will be due October 2 & 3.
- Study for a REAL vocabulary lottery. Quizlet code for the class is rogersintensive21415
Tuesday, September 16 & Wednesday, September 17
- Take Cornell notes on one or two other segments of the radio show-link on website. http://latinousa.org/2014/09/12/happened/
- Ind. Reading. If you finish your book early, you can complete the project--The Book Lover's Card.
Monday, September 15
- Vocabulary #2 responses. Remember, you should be writing paragraphs not just single sentences. Write about one page in length.
Thursday, September 11 & Friday, September 12
- Mark-up article #3 "Logistical Nightmare..." using the Steps for Responding to Informational Text (1-7/front side) and Structure and Organization of a Text
- Write a summary of the article. Refer to Summary toolkit and the model I showed you.
- Read your independent book. It should be finished by Sept. 25/26. The project is a Book Lover's Card.
Tuesday September 9 & Wednesday, September 10
- Log into SCCS Google account by Tues / Wed next week. A3 students - we will go over this next time. Note: you should NOT set-up a new account but log in at https://accounts.google.com. Here are the directions.
- Mark-up the article "Who Are the Kids of the Migrant Crisis?" using steps 1-7 on the toolkit handouts titled Steps for Responding to Informational Text and AVID Strategies for Marking Up a Text
Monday, September 8
- Vocabulary #1 Responses (I don't have e-file of this one; still needs to be typed)
- Bring your independent reading book to class Tu/Wed
- Set up your new email account and email me at my new email account; include your name and period number in the subject line.
- Write a 20-word gist/summary of the article "No Country For Lost Kids"
Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5
- Read and annotate the article "No Country For Lost Kids"
- Read your independent book
Tuesday, September 2 & Wednesday, September 3
- Write and illustrate your own identity poem
- Bring an independent reading book that you will be able to finish in the first grading period
Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29
- Bring all necessary course materials to class.
- Create a connotation cluster for an image that you will use in your identity poem.
Wednesday, August 27:
- Complete the survey started in class. Be sure to have a parent sign the sheet so I know that you've shared the course syllabus.