English 9 (Period Per 5) Assignments

Classwork from 6/3:

1. Did final RFU activity and calculated average score.

2. Went over grades for second semester.

3. Prepared study list of characters to use for the final.

 

Homework:

Study for the final exam!!!  Bring your list of characters.

After finals are over, enjoy your summer and complete the summer reading assignment!!

 

Classwork from 6/1:

1. Created final exam study sheet based on these categories:

2.  Wrote a business letter and submitted to turnitin.com.

If absent, you must follow the instruction sheet (see below) and submit your letter to turnitin.com by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/3.

 

Homework:

Study for the final exam!!  Bring all classwork, homework, worksheets, and quizzes to class that pertain to the final.

Classwork from 5/28:

1. Read novel and turned in May Reading Logs.

2. Wrote about "The Interlopers" and turned in paper;

turned in workbook.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Finish May novel.

2. Review full block business letter format for a quiz.

3. Bring all poetry work from the semester.

Classwork from 5/26:

1. Read novel.

2. Discussed Romeo and Juliet and turned in love chart + PreAP work.

 

Homework:

1. Finish novel by end of this week; bring book for Thursday in-class reading.

2. Reading Logs are due Thurs.,5/28.

3. In your workbook, read and do the margin activities for "The Interlopers" pgs.72-76.

4. Summer Reading forms have been distributed; start making plans for your summer reading assignment.

Classwork:

1. Read novel and recorded a log entry.

2. Went over PreAP practice work and Romeo and Juliet test.

3. Began recording quotes about the loves expressed in the play.

 

Homework:

1. Read and record a log entry.  Finish the book by Friday, May 29.

Logs are due Friday, 5/29.

2. Complete the love chart and turn in along with PreAP work.

Classwork from 5/19:

1. Read novel.

2. Did practice PreAP passage for Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework:

1. Do a reading session from your novel and record an entry on your log.

2. Using the classwork paper from 5/19, add answers for a PreAP passage from Romeo and Juliet.

Classwork from 5/15:

1. Did Act 5 skills sheet.

2. Did Act 5 quiz.

3. Read novel.

 

Homework:

1. Do 2 reading sessions (30 mins. each) from YA reality fiction book.

2. Record reading entries on your log.

Classwork from 5/13:

1. Read novels and recorded an entry on reading log.

2. Went over homework p.859 and turned in paper.

3. Read Romeo and Juliet Act 5.

 

Homework:

1. Read novel and record one or two reading sessions.

A reading session is about 30 minutes for one log entry.

2. Review, reread, and study Act 5 of Romeo and Juliet pgs.861-874.

Review questions pgs. 874-5.  Act 5 quiz, including translating some lines into modern English, is on Friday, May 15.

Classwork from 5/11:

1. Read from reality fiction book and started Reading Log entries.

2. Read Romeo and Juliet Act 4.

3. Went over grades.

 

Homework:

1. Read from your novel (at least 30 mins.) and record an entry on the log.

2. In your textbook, do Act 4 skills p.859 - vocabulary and grammar sections.

Classwork from 5/7:

1. Took A Tale of Two Cities test and turned in study notes.

2. Did RFU.

3. Went over Romeo and Juliet Act 3 work.

 

Homework:

1. Get a realistic fiction book written for young adults (YA) and start reading.

Due to testing, the school library will only be open on Friday, 5/8.

2. Bring your novel to class on Monday, 5/11.

Classwork from 5/5:

1. Read final chapter of A Tale of Two Cities "The Footsteps Die Out For Ever."

2. Made chart to study novel for test.

3. Turned in Act 3 skills pg. 843.

 

Homework:

1. Study A Tale of Two Cities for a test on the whole novel on Thurs. 5/7.

Use literature.com and other online sites to add to notes.

2. On the double column notes created in class, write details on the right side for each item.  If you were absent, create you own list of characters (15-18), places (10 or more), and events (10 or more) from the story.  Identify on the left and record details for each on the right. 

Classwork from 5/1:

1. Discussed Act 3, scene 5 translations and turned in paper.

2. Did Act 3 activities - quiz, vocabulary, written response.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, do the vocab. and grammar sections on p.843.

2. Begin reviewing A Tale of Two Cities for a test on Thursday, 5/7.

Classwork from 4/29:

1. Read "The Knitting Done" Tale Book 3 chapt.14.

2. Turned in Romeo and Juliet Act 2 work - p.816 and 817.

3. Listened to Act 3.

 

Homework:

1. Review Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet (p.819-841) for a quiz.

Period 1 - finish reading Act 3 scenes 4 and 5, pgs.834-841.

2. Translate Lord Capulet's conversation with Juliet (see handout).

Under each line from the text, record the idea(s) using modern language.

 

Classwork from 4/27:

1. Read Tale chapt. 13 "Fifty-Two."

2. Went over Act 2 skills page homework.

3. Finished reading Romeo and Juliet Act 2.

 

Homework:

In your textbook, do Act 2 activities p.816;

add the answers to your skills page homework (p.817).

Classwork from 4/23:

1. Discussed vocab. cards.

2. Did vocab. Book 3 activity.

3. Worked on RFU.

 

Homework:

In your textbook, do skills page 817 - vocab. and grammar sections, not the extension activities.

Classwork from 4/21:

1. Read Tale chapt. 12 "Darkness."

2. Began sketching 10 vocab. words from Book 3.

 

Homework:

1. Sketch a visual representation of the 10 vocab. words assigned to you in class.

2. Review all of Book 3 vocabulary for an activity on Thurs. 4/23; only the group's vocab. graphics can be used.

Classwork from 4/17:

1. Read chapt.11 "Dusk" from Tale Book 3.

2. Went over R&J Act 1 homework; turned in language worksheet + Act 1 work.

3. Read Act 2 scenes 1 and 2.

 

Homework:

In your textbook, do grammar and vocab. work for Act 1, p. 793;

use the vocab. list at the bottom of p.769.

 

Classwork from 4/15:

1. Went over next week's testing schedule (see handout).

2. Discussed grammar activities and started new Grade Sheet.

3. Went over Shakespeare's Language homework and transcribed prologue (on back).

4. Watched Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet.

 

Homework:

1. Use your textbook (starting p.770) to complete Act 1 handout - 2 sided.

2. Bring "Language of Shakespeare" handout.

 

Classwork from 4/13:

1. Read Tale Book 3 chapt. 10 "The Substance of the Shadow."

2. Did fill-in answers for chapt. 10 worksheet and turned in work.

3. Went over grammar homework and turned in chapt. 10 work - Ex. B, C, 6.

4. Edited paragraphs for complete sentences and submitted work to turnitin.com.

 

Homework:

Using your textbook, record the quotes and determine meanings for phrases from "Shakespeare's Language" worksheet.

Classwork from 4/9:

1. Turned in Book 3 vocabulary.

2. Read Book 3 chapt. 9 "The Game Made" and answered questions.

3. Edited grammar work Ex.B.

4. Studied p.216-217 in grammar book.

 

Homework:

1. Do Ex.6 from grammar book, p.217-218.

2. Bring Ex.B, Ex.C, and grammar book to class.

Classwork from 4/7:

1. Read Tale Book 3 chapt.8 "A Hand at Cards" and created two game hands - one for Carton (4 playing cards) and one for Barsad (3 playing cards).  Turned in work.

2. Turned in grammar work chapt.10 Ex.B and Ex.C.

3. Completed Q3 grade sheet and turned in.

 

Homework:

Complete the back side of Book 3 vocabulary handout.

Classwork from 3/27:

1. Read Book 3 chapt.7 "A Knock at the Door" and identified literary devices.

4. In grammar book, read p.213 and did Ex. B 213-4.

 

Homework:

1. On Monday, 4/6, read in your grammar book pgs. 214-215.

2. Add Ex. C to the classwork from 3/27; bring your book to class.

Enjoy Spring break!!

Classwork from 3/25:

1. Read Book 3 chapt. 6 "Triumph" and did activity.

2. Discussed and turned in homework.

3. Took poetry test.

 

Homework:

1. Create an original poem using 5 poetic devices.

2. Complete the front side of Tale vocab. Book 3.

3. Bring grammar book.

 

Classwork from 3/23:

1. Turned in "I Hear America Singing" homework.

2. Listened to Book 3 Chapt.5 "The Wood Sawyer."

3. Sketched the street scene with 10 details and turned in paper.

4. Read and wrote margin notes in workbook for "The Seven Ages of Man."

 

Homework:

1. The poetry test is Wednesday - know the 15 poetic terms.

2. Know how to read and analyze a poem for the test.

3. On the back of the 4-square homework chart, do a 4-square analysis for "The Seven Ages of Man" textbook p.944.

Classwork from 3/19:

1. Read Tale chapt. 4 "Calm In Storm."

2. Turned in chapt. 10 grammar work: Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, A.

3. Discussed poem "The Funeral."

4. Revised previous homework and resubmitted along with poetry terms chart.

5. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "I Hear America Singing" p.172.

2. Fill out the 4-square poetry chart for this poem.

(If absent, print the form below.)

3. Use the poetic device terms from the glossary at the back of the textbook.

The poetry test will be next Wednesday, March 25.

Classwork from 3/17:

1. Read "The Shadow" chapt.3, Book 3 from A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Went over grammar homework.

3. Analyzed "My Papa's Waltz" and recorded examples of rhythm and satire on poetry chart.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read pgs. 210-212.

2. Do Ex.4 p.211; do Ex. A p.212.

3. Grammar chapter 10 work and poetry chart will be turned in next class period.

Classwork from 3/13:

1. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book 3 chapt. 2 "The Grindstone."

2. Discussed poetry and homework p.476.

3. Added samples on the poetry chart for irony, personification, hyperbole.

4. Began grammar chapter 10.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read pgs. 206-207.

2. Do Ex. 1 p.207-8 (if not done in class) and Ex. 2 p. 208.

3. Read page 209.  Do Ex. 3 p.209-10.

4. Bring your grammar book and poetry chart.

Classwork from 3/11:

1. Went over "Hurricanes" homework.

2. Added onomatopoeia example to poetry terms chart.

3. Recorded essay scores and did editing on final copy.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "All Watched Over" p.476.

2. Add answers for Q1-3 (p.476) to your homework paper.

Bring poetry terms chart and homework from two poems.

3. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 3/6:

1. Turned in Darnay essay and scoring rubric.

2. Read A Tale of Two Cities Book the Third, chapter 1 "In Secret."

3. On poetry terms chart added examples for figurative language and simile.

4. Did end punctuation and comma retest.

5. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "Problems with Hurricanes" p.405-6.

2. Answer questions 1-5 p.406; use complete sentences and restate the question in your answer.

3. On the poetry chart, add an example from this poem for tone.

Classwork:

1. Teacher verified 4 paragraph essay.

2. Took notes from grammar book for a study sheet.

3. Critiqued sample essays and revised own essay.

 

Homework:

1. Review grammar chapt. 23 and notes for another end punctuation/comma quiz on Friday.

2. Revise and upgrade Darnay essay.  Proofread!

3. Print a copy of the final essay to turn in on Friday.

4. Submit Darnay essay to turnitin.com.

Classwork from 3/2:

1. Went over grammar quiz.

2. Revised and upgraded 2 paragraphs of Darnay essay.

3. Worked on paragraph 3.

 

Homework:

1. Write paragraphs 3 and 4 for Darnay essay (see back of chart).

2. Type all 4 essay paragraphs, double space, and bring a print copy to class.

3. Review grammar work and bring grammar book.  Comma retest is on Friday.

Classwork from 2/26:

1. Turned in essay introduction (one paragraph).

2. Took quiz about end punctuation and commas.

3. Did RFU.

4. Critiqued introductory paragraph.

 

Homework:

1. Revise your Darnay essay introduction to feature:

2. Write paragraph two of your essay.  Use the chart notes and literature.org for textual support and follow this format for the second paragraph:

3. Both paragraphs must be typed, double spaced, and a hard copy printed that we can use in class on Monday.

Classwork from 2/24:

1. Went over grammar homework.

Turned in all chapt. 23 work: Ex. 1,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14.

2. Discussed "Spearthrower" poem and added an example for imagery to the poetry terms chart.

3. Discussed introductory paragraph of Darnay essay.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, study chapt. 23 and p. 517 about punctuation.

Bring your book to class; there is a punctuation quiz on Thurs. 2/26.

2. Write the introduction to your essay about the decision Darnay makes to go to France.  Is Darnay doing the right thing?  Write one paragraph to include:

3. If done incorrectly, revisit "Slam, Dunk, & Hook" p.228 in textbook and record the example for allusion on the poetic terms chart.

 

Classwork from 2/20:

1. Went over grammar homework.

2. Read p. 509-10 in grammar book and did Ex. 10 p.510-511.

3. Discussed poetry homework.

4. Went over grades.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read pgs.511-514.

2. Do Ex. 11 p.511-513.

Do Ex. 13 p.513.

Do Ex. 14 p.514-515.

3. Bring grammar book and all work from chapt.

4. Bring poetry terms and essay writing charts.

Classwork from 2/18:

1. Read "Drawn to the Loadstone Rock" chapt. 24 Tale and filled in details on essay prewriting chart.

2. Teacher verified completion of poetic terms definitions.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "The Spearthrower" p.231.

2. Fill in examples from the poem for alliteration and rhyme.

3. Bring grammar book and work from chapt. 23.

Classwork from 2/12:

1. Read Tale chapt.23 "Fire Still Rises" Book 2.

2. Discussed literary terms.

3. Went over grammar homework.

 

Homework:

1. Define 15 poetic terms (see worksheet).

2. In your textbook, read p.228 "Slam, Dunk, & Hook."

3. Write down one example of allusion from the poem.

Classwork from 2/10:

1. Read "The Sea Still Rises" chapt.22 Tale.

2. Wrote about beginning, middle, and end of chapter.

Turned in classwork.

3. Went over grammar homework.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, read pgs.504-505.

2. Do Ex. 7 p.506.

    Do Ex. 8 p.506-7.

    Do Ex. 9 p. 507-509.

 

 

Classwork from 2/6:

1. Did Q2 Benchmark.

2. Did vocab. activity Tale Book 2 Part 3.

3. Discussed homework.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read about commas pgs.497 (bottom) to p.503.

2. Add to Ex.1 homework paper:

    Do Ex. 3 p.500-1.

    Do Ex. 6 p.503-4.

Classwork from 2/4:

1. Did capitalization quiz.

2. Teacher checked vocab. homework;

practiced vocabulary with partners.

3. Went over final exam questions.

 

Homework:

1. Review Book 2 Part 3 vocab. for an activity.

2. In your grammar book, read about end marks p.494-496.

Do Ex. 1 p.497.

 

Classwork from 2/2:

1. Read "Echoing Footsteps" chapt.21 from Tale.

2. Sketched the contrast between London and Paris 1789;

turned in paper.

3. Went over grammar homework and turned in Ex.4, A, B from chapt.22.

 

Homework:

1. Complete vocab. sheet Book 2, Part 3.

2. Review grammar chapt. 22 for capitalization quiz.

 

Classwork from 1/29:

1. Read chapt. 20 "A Plea" from A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Wrote a personal letter and turned it in.

3. Went over grammar homework.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, add to Ex. 4 homework Ex. A p.487.

2. Do Ex. B p.490-1.

3. Bring grammar book.

Welcome to second semester!!!

 

Classwork from 1/27:

1. Reviewed class procedures and expectations for second semester.

2. Gave dramatic presentations of characters from A Tale of Two Cities.

 

Homework:

1. In your grammar book, read pages 478-482.

Do Ex. 4 p.483.

2. Bring your grammar book to class.

 

Classwork from 1/15:

1. Read Tale chapt.19 "An Opinion."

2. Gave research presentations.

3. Calculated grades.

4. Reviewed for final exam and began discussing Mockingbird quotes.

 

Homework:

1. Study the format of the full-block business letter.

You will write a letter on Tues.1/20 as part of the final exam.

2. Study for the final.  Take notes on the quote chart (attached below).

Bring all Mockingbird notes and your book to the final exam session.

Classwork from 1/13:

1. Read Tale chapt. 18 "Nine Days" and wrote paragraph.

2. Turned in chapt. 16 worksheet with today's writing.

3. Went over grammar work and did exercise.

Turned in all chapt. 6 grammar work.

4. Worked in group to finalize prezi.

 

Homework:

1. Bring final exam study sheet and all notes from Mockingbird.

Continue to study for final exam!

2. Project presentations are on Thursday.

Classwork from 1/9:

1. Turned in research report and Works Cited.

2. Read "One Night," chapt.17 Tale.

3. Read grammar pgs.142-3 and did Ex 8 p.143-4.

4. Read p.144-5 and did Ex 11 p.145.

5. Went over final exam requirements - see outline.

 

Homework:

1. In grammar book, read p.146 to 149.

Do Ex. 14 p.147.

Do Ex. 16 p.148.

Do Ex. E p.149.

Bring all grammar work from chapt. 6 and be prepared for an independent activity on verb usage.

2. Start to study for final exam.

3. Communicate with group about prezi.  Presentations are on Thurs. 1/15.

Classwork from 1/7:

1. Turned in original research papers, report draft, and Works Cited.

2. Worked in group to create prezi.

 

Homework:

1. Revise report and Works Cited pages.

2. Print the report and Works Cited to turn in.

3. Submit final report (not Works Cited) to turnitin.com.

4. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 1/5:

1. Read Tale chapt.16 "Still Knitting" and completed activity sheet.

2. Went over grammar homework Ex.7 p.142.

3. Discussed research report and how to create a prezi.

 

Homework:

1. Do more research about your topic.  Five sources are required.

2. Write research report; format after the model provided. Print a copy.

3. Create a Works Cited using easybib.com and print a copy.

4. Turn in completed preliminary research with group info. and graphic attached, a typed draft of the report, and the Works Cited page.

Classwork from 12/18:

1. Read Tale chapt.15 "Knitting".

2. Turned in Mockingbird research worksheet and picture.

3. Did Tale vocab. activity - Book 2 Part 2.

4. Read about verb tense in grammar book p.139-141.

 

Homework:

1. Do grammar Ex 7, p.142.  Add to chapt.6 grammar paper.

2. If incomplete, do the missing sections of research handout (homework that was due 12/18).

3. Enjoy your winter break!!

Classwork from 12/16:

1. Read "The Honest Tradesman" chapt.14 A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Went over grammar homework.

3. Recorded research information.

 

Homework:

1. Continue to review Tale vocab. and bring to class; bring grammar book.

2. Complete the research handout, front and back, for your personal topic;

print a picture of the item or person appropriate for the 1930s setting of the novel (#4 on back).

Classwork from 12/12:

1. Read Tale chapt. 13 "A Fellow of No Delicacy".

2. Went over marking period grades.

3. Discussed Mockingbird Part 2.

4. Worked on grammar chapter 6: Read p.131-135, did Ex 4 p.135-6.

 

Homework:

1. Continue to review Tale Book 2 Part 2 vocabulary words and bring paper to class.

2. From grammar book, add to classwork paper:

 

Classwork from 12/10:

1. Read Tale chapter 12 "The Fellow of Delicacy" and wrote about the ending.

2. Did Mockingbird activity for Part 2 of the novel.

3. Did RFU - Per 1 prepared request letter for mailing.

 

Homework:

1. Complete Tale vocabulary sheet Book 2 Part 2; review words for class activity.

2. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 12/8:

1. Prepared business letter for mailing.

(Except Period 1.)

2. Read from Mockingbird.

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird.

2. Review final chapters for a quiz.

Classwork from 12/4:

1. Read Tale chapt.11 "A Companion Picture".

2. Wrote 3 segment paragraph about Stryver and turned in work.

3. Began reading Mockingbird chapt.22.

 

Homework:

1. Submit business request letter (final version) to turnitin.com.

2. Bring business size envelope and .49  stamp, if available.

3. Read Mockingbird chapters 22 and 23.

Classwork from 12/2:

1. Did preAP practice work for Mockingbird.

2. Turned in Round 4 of request letter.

Period 5 only -  did classwork from 11/21.

 

Homework:

1. Read Mockingbird chapters 20 and 21.

2. Finalize request letter and turn in perfected copy.

Classwork from 10/21:

1. Turned in business letter, Round 3.

2. Did Mockingbird activity chapts.15-17.

3. Read chapters 18 and 19.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Read Mockingbird chapts. 20 and 21.

2. Make corrections on business letter and submit perfected copy.

Classwork from 11/19:

1. Turned in revised request letter.

2. Did vocab. work for Tale and turned in papers.

3. Read Mockingbird chapt.15.

 

Homework:

1. Finish Mockingbird chapts.15-17.

2. Revise business letter again and turn in perfected copy.

Classwork from 11/17:

1. Read Tale chapt.10 "Two Promises".

2. Did partner activity for Mockingbird chapts.7-11.

3. Read chapt. 12 Mockingbird.

 

Homework:

1. Revise business letter and print perfected copy to turn in for Round 2.

2. Finish Mockingbird chapts.12-14.

Classwork from 11/13:

1. Turned in request letter.

2. Did Mockingbird quiz chapts.1-6.

3. Read chapters 7 and 8.

 

Homework:

Read Mockingbird chapters 9-11(the end of Part 1).

Classwork from 11/7:

1. Did peer critique of request letter.

2. Corrected Works Cited page and resubmitted.

3. Got To Kill a Mockingbird from the library and read chapter 1.

 

Homework:

1. Type and revise request letter.  Print copy to turn in.

2. Read chapters 1-6 in Mockingbird and be prepared for a quiz.

Classwork from 11/5:

1. Turned in research paragraph and Works Cited homework.

2. Read Tale chapt.9 "The Gorgon's Head".

3. Wrote chapter 9 notes and turned in paper.

 

Homework:

1. Select one interest from your letter research chart (from business letter packet) and write a request letter. 

2. Review your letter writing notes and grammar book pgs.317-319.  Use a full block style and make your request letter 3 paragraphs.

Classwork from 11/3:

1. Wrote benchmark paragraph.

2. Turned in p.647 homework.

3. Discussed synthesis of information and took notes about easybib.com.

 

Homework:

1. Use easybib.com to create a Works Cited page for the "Out in Space" paragraph (see teacher).

2. Export the Works Cited to Word and print a copy to turn in. 

3. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 10/30:

1. Did Benchmark test.

2. In workbook, read and did activities about Kennedy's speech "The New Frontier."

3. Did prep work for Benchmark writing.

4. Went over homework p.174 and turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, reread Kennedy's speech pgs. 644-646.

2. On p.647, do "Comparing Informational Materials" #1 only.

You will need to reread "Single Room, Earth View" p.636 in order to do the comparison.

Classwork from 10/18:

1. Discussed homecoming week and activities.

2. Discussed first quarter grades and turned in calculated grade sheet.

3. Went over Tale chapt. 8 homework and turned in paper.

4. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

In textbook, do all activities p.174. Use the vocab. on p.163(bottom).

Classwork from 10/24:

1. Reviewed homework sketch and turned in paper.

2. Read King's speech and did rhetorical situation chart; turned in work.

 

Homework:

1. Use literature.org to read Tale Book 2, Chapt. 8 "Monseigneur in the Country."

2. As you read, find answers for the Chapt. 8 worksheet.

Classwork from 10/22:

1. Discussed "Comics" homework and turned in papers.

2. Read "Monseigneur in Town" Tale Book 2, Chapter 7.

3. Did activity sheet.

 

Homework:

1. Finish the Chapt.7 activities and sketch the fountain scene on the back.

2. Use literature.org to review Book 2, Chapter 7.  Your sketch must be accurate!

Classwork from 10/20:

1. Took pop quiz.

2. Did grammar test - chapter 5.

3. Did vocabulary test - Tale Book 2, Part 1.

4. In workbook, did pgs.184-188 about a newspaper article.

5. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "Understanding Comics" pgs. 696-704.

2. Answer questions 1-3 on p.704.  Restate the question in your answer and give a thorough response.

3. Do all activities on p.706.

Classwork from 10/16:

1. Completed Tale chapt.6 worksheet and turned in work.

2. Read p.127-8 in grammar book.  Did Ex.10 and Ex.11 p.128-9.

3. Worked on Tale vocabulary.

 

Homework:

1. Study grammar chapt. 5 "Agreement" for test on Monday.

2. Complete and review Tale vocab. Book 2, Part 1 graphics.

Vocab. test is on Monday.

Classwork from 10/14:

1. Turned in business letter to Miss Anderson.

2. In grammar book, read p.121-125.

Added Ex 8 p.122 1-10 homework paper.

3. Did grammar quiz and turned in all work from chapt. 5.

4. Read "Hundreds of People" Book 2, Chapt.6 Tale.

5. Worked on integrating quotes. (See worksheet.)

 

Homework:

1. Complete Book 2, Part 1 vocab. sheet - add definitions and synonyms to the back side.  Begin to study vocab. for quiz on Monday, 10/20.

2. Bring grammar book to class.

 

 

Classwork from 10/9:

1. Recited Alma Mater.

2. Revised business letter.

3. Read "Young CEO" excerpt and did activity page.

 

Homework:

1. Revise business letter and print a final copy.

Change the letter date to October 14, 2014.

2. Submit the final letter to turnitin.com and bring a print copy to class.

3. In your grammar book, read p.118-120.

Orally practice Ex. 6 (p.119) and Ex. B (p.120).

4. Add Ex. C (p.120-121) to the same paper as your previous grammar work.

Read and follow the directions for Exercise C!

5. Bring grammar book to class.

Classwork from 10/7:

1. Read Tale Book 2, Chapt.5 "The Jackal".

2. Turned in letter research chart.

3. Revised Miss Anderson letter.

4. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Finalize Alma Mater memorization; recitations are on Thurs.

2. Type and print your revised full block style letter to Miss Anderson.

Classwork from 10/3:

1. Read Tale Book 2, chapter 3 "Congratulatory".

2. Took chapter notes and turned in classwork.

3. Teacher checked chart for writing business letter.

4. Studied 5 sections of a business letter.

5. Did RFU.

 

Homework:

1. Continue Alma Mater memorization.

2. Business letter research chart will be collected.

Make sure your copy is complete and accurate.

3. Write a full block business letter following the formatting instruction sheet.

Write your letter to Miss Janet Anderson, the principal of South Pasadena High School.  The school address is 1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, California 91030.  Tell her about one improvement you would like to see at the high school.

Make the body of your letter three paragraphs in length.

Classwork form 10/1:

1. Read chapt.3 (Book 2) Tale of Two Cities "Disappointment".

2. Went over grammar homework and added Ex. A p.117 to paper.

3. Practiced Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Continue Alma Mater memorization. 

See link below to sing-along with Belinda.

2. Do some research to complete "Business Letter Writing" chart.

 

Classwork from 9/29:

1. Read "A Sight" from Tale, Book 2, chapter 2 and completed activity sheet.

See link below if absent.

2. Checked out grammar book from library.

3. Turned in Book 2 vocab. homework.

4. Began practicing Alma Mater.

 

Homework:

1. Begin Alma Mater memorization.

2. In grammar book, read p.112-114 about subject/verb agreement.

3. Do Ex.4 p.115 1-10.

4. Read Rule 5d p.115 (bottom) - 117 (top).

5. Do Ex.5 p.117 1-10

Classwork from 9/25:

1. Went over p.642 homework and turned in paper.

2. Discussed grades for first marking period.

3. Finished "Single Room, Earth View" in workbook, pgs.123-127.

 

Homework:

Define and write synonyms for front side only of Tale vocabulary Book 2, Part 1.

Classwork from 9/23:

1. Read Tale Book 2 chapt. 1 "Five Years Later."

2. Did workbook margin activities p.123-127 about Sally Ride's essay.

3. Discussed homework.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, do all activities on skills p.642.  Add the answers to your homework paper from "Single Room, Earth View."

2. Friday (9/26) your first progress report grades are finalized.

Classwork from 9/19:

1. Finished vocabulary discussion.

2. Did open notes vocabulary quiz;

stapled Tale chapt.6 classwork and vocabulary HW to quiz paper.

3. Went over Book 1 test.

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "Single Room, Earth View" pgs.637-640.

2. Before you begin, read question 5 p.641. 

As you read, answer the question by providing several examples.

 

Classwork from 9/17:

1. Discussed homework p.84 and turned in papers.

2. Took Tale of Two Cities Book 1 test.

3. Did RFU program.

4. Shared vocab. from Book 1.

 

Homework:

Finish the vocab. worksheet for Tale Book 1 words 1-40.

Classwork from 9/15:

1. Read Tale chapt. 6 "The Shoemaker" and recorded vocabulary phrase quotes from the text.

2. Discussed "Perfect Storm" homework and turned in paper.

 

Homework:

1. Review A Tale of Two Cities chapts. 1-6, Book the First, for a test on Wednesday, 9/17.

2.  In your textbook, do the activities on p.84:

 

Classwork from 9/11:

1. Turned in Tale homework, chapter 4.

2. Read chapter 5 "The Wine Shop" and created a chart:

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read pgs. 86-89 "The Perfect Storm."

2. Answer the margin questions - p.87 (2 Q), p.88 (1 Q) - and p.89, Q3 at the bottom of the page, but only about "The Perfect Storm."

Classwork from 9/9:

1. Turned in "Fly Away" homework from p.376.

2. Did library orientation with Ms. Wilkerson, SPHS librarian.

 

Homework:

1. Locate A Tale of Two Cities using literature.org.

2. Complete the instruction sheet for chapt.4 (see teacher).

Classwork from 9/5:

1. Discussed and turned in homework, Q 1,6 p.93 about "The Birds" movie.

2. Read Tale of Two Cities chapt. 4.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "Fly Away" pgs. 373-376.

2. Answer questions 3, 6, 7 p.376.

Classwork from 9/3:

1. Discussed class guidelines.

2. Did placement test.

3. Discussed research about Charles Dickens and turned in homework.

4. Began reading Tale of Two Cities chapter 4, "The Preparation."

 

Homework:

1. In your textbook, read "The Birds" movie review, pgs.90-92.

2. Answer questions 1 and 6 only from p.93.  Restate the question in your answer and use specific evidence from the review to support your response.

 

Classwork from 8/29:

1. Turned in Tale chart, chapt. 3.

2. Went over chapt. 1 and 2 work and resubmitted paper.

3. Discussed class guidelines and turnitin.com (get info. sheet from teacher).

4. Typed up summer reading essay and submitted paper to turnitin.com.

 

Homework:

1. Do or finish the research paper about Charles Dickens.

2. Enjoy Labor Day!

Classwork from 8/27:

1. Turned in homework about Amy Tan.

2. Wrote about summer reading.

3. Began chapt. 3 Tale of Two Cities and took notes. (Get note-taking chart from teacher.)

 

Homework:

1. Finish reading chapt. 3 "The Night Shadows" by going to literature.org, author Dickens, Tale of Two Cities, Book 1, chapt.3.

 

2. Complete the note-taking chart and turn in on Friday, 8/29.

 

Classwork from 8/25:

1. Turned in summer reading form and A Tale of Two Cities print out of chapt. 2 "The Mail" (first page of text only).

2. Did student introductions.

3. Finished Tale chapt. 1 chart and read "The Mail," chapt. 2.

4. Recorded answers to "The Mail" questions and turned in Tale work (chapts.1-2).

 

Homework:

1. Think about books read over the summer and be prepared to write in class on Wednesday.

2. In your textbook, read pgs.277-279 "from Joy, Luck, and Hollywood."

3. Answer margin questions - "Reading Check" Q p.277, "Critical Viewing" Q p.278, and "Thematic Connection" Q p.279.  Do not answer 3 questions at the bottom of p.279.  Be sure to restate the question in your answer.

Welcome back to school!

1.  Turn in summer reading form with all signatures.

2.  Find chapter 2 "The Mail" A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens on the internet. Use the link below.

3.  Print and bring to class the first page of text from chapter 2.