Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Extra Credit Opportunity Over Christmas Break
If you would like to earn extra credit over Christmas break please read the directions below:
Keep a journal for each day over break. In this journal write the date of your entry, at least a paragraph that has information about that day, and a picture from that day.
Remember, journals are similar to memoirs. You don't have to record your entire day step-by-step. You may record something that really sticks out to you or something that comes to your mind and you want to express. It is a thinking exercise. You must have at least 7 recordings to be able to submit your assignment. This must be done well to count. Pictures can be anything from your own photographs, drawings, clippings, or anything else that represents you. This is a creative writing assignment.
Keep a journal for each day over break. In this journal write the date of your entry, at least a paragraph that has information about that day, and a picture from that day.
Remember, journals are similar to memoirs. You don't have to record your entire day step-by-step. You may record something that really sticks out to you or something that comes to your mind and you want to express. It is a thinking exercise. You must have at least 7 recordings to be able to submit your assignment. This must be done well to count. Pictures can be anything from your own photographs, drawings, clippings, or anything else that represents you. This is a creative writing assignment.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Upcoming Due Dates
November 18th--Book Report
November 17th--2nd Section of Lit. Books (Refer to Schedule in previous blog for chapters.)
November 17th--Rough Draft typed of
Argumentative Essay
November 24th--Scholastic Orders Due
November 17th--2nd Section of Lit. Books (Refer to Schedule in previous blog for chapters.)
November 17th--Rough Draft typed of
Argumentative Essay
November 24th--Scholastic Orders Due
Literature Circle Additional Information
Dear Parents and Students:
For second quarter, as a class we are doing Literature Circles. Students have to read their novel independently, complete independent and group work, and be ready for discussion on a predetermined date. Please make sure that your child is reading and completing the activities that are due every Friday.
Discussion Dates:
Chinese Cinderella--Every Tuesday
Bad Boy-Every Wednesday
I Am Malala--Every Thursday
For second quarter, as a class we are doing Literature Circles. Students have to read their novel independently, complete independent and group work, and be ready for discussion on a predetermined date. Please make sure that your child is reading and completing the activities that are due every Friday.
Discussion Dates:
Chinese Cinderella--Every Tuesday
Bad Boy-Every Wednesday
I Am Malala--Every Thursday
Literature Circle Schedule
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Week
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Chapters
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Date
Read By
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Role
for Assignment
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1
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Roots—Bad Boy
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Nov. 10
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2
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Mr. Irwin Lasher-A Writer Observes
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Nov. 17
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3
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Sonnets from Portuguese—The Garment Center
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Nov. 24
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4
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God and Dylan Thomas—Dr. Holiday
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Dec. 1
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5
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Being Black—The Typist
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Dec. 8
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Bad
Boy
Chinese Cinderella
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Weeks
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Chapters
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Date
Read By
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Role
for Assignment
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1
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Chapters
1-8
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Nov. 10
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2
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Chapters
9-11
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Nov. 17
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3
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Chapters
12-14
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Nov. 24
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4
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Chapters
15-17
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Dec. 1
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5
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Chapters
18-Author’s Postscript
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Dec. 8
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I Am Malala
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Weeks
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Chapters
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Date
Due
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Role
for Assignment
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1
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Prologue-Chapter 5
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Nov. 10
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2
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Chapters 6-11
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Nov. 17
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3
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Chapters 12-19
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Nov. 24
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4
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Chapters 20-27
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Dec. 1
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5
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Chapters 28-Epilogue
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Dec. 8
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
Students will be given a list of books to choose from for their 1st book report project. The novels are varying grade levels, therefore, students have flexibility with what novel they feel comfortable reading. Students are responsible for their own novels. Below are links to the guidelines for the project and also the outline which students will be required to fill out as they read their book. Mini lessons will be provided for each part of the outline, therefore please don't get overwhelmed!
PROJECT DUE DATE: November 18th, 2015
Currently students are reading the novel "A Long to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Students are using this novel to compare the two characters' perspectives and also to be able to cite evidence to prove their claims. As a class we are exploring how culture, time, and place influence a person's identity. We are having some very insightful discussions as a class.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Due Dates
Scholastic Orders are due---Friday, September 11th.
Perception Project is due---Tuesday, September 1st when you enter class. Please be as creative and artistic as possible.
Extra credit--Send me an email or write a few sentences on a piece of paper and describe the picture below. This is due Monday.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
August 25th, 2015--HERE IS WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON...
Today students were assigned their first project of the year...The Perception Project.
Perception Project Link:
This week students will also be reading the short story Seventh Grade by Gary Soto.
We will be learning to support our answers with evidence from the text, a standard that we will be returning to throughout the entire year.
Our vocabulary words for the story are:
1. propelled2. Sheepishly
3. Uncertainty
4. bustled
5. conviction
6. Scowl
7. Elective
Monday, August 10, 2015
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