HOMEWORK: Due Monday Field trip form & $9 – no form & $ by Wed. means no field trip TKAM – clay project – bring them to class! Writing handouts – read Writing – topic: What did you learn about compassion from the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and from working with Mr. Hamar’s students? […]
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Feb 07
ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon Lit Circle #3 – read & prepare sheet. Remember, if you are going to miss class, YOU MUST send your work to me or your group so they can still discuss and learn. The Act of Writing – p. 119 “In the Trenches” Read Complete Qs #2,3; #2,4,5; Discussion #1,2 Here are some videos to give you […]
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Feb 04
ENGLISH 11- 2.1/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs The Act of Writing – p. 119 “In the Trenches” Read Complete Qs #2,3; #2,4,5; Discussion #1,2 Here are some videos to give you a sense of WWI Life in a Trench Battle of the Somme – Footage What life was like for WWI soldiers in the trenches Be prepared to debate/discuss […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Research 1 cool tech invention from 1940-1970. Take notes on what it is, when it was invented, what it looked like back then, and what impact you think it has had. Be prepared to share your invention with the class Handout – Science Fiction Short Stories Intro handout Read & highlight 1st […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Tech articles – finish filling in the last sheet – Advantage (pros) & disadvantages (cons) of modern tech Notebook: p. 46 – Journal #1: Tech pros & cons In paragraph form (topic sentence, PEE on it, transitions), double-spaced, in pen, titled Considering the articles and the videos below, discuss whether modern technology […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Subject-Predicate – Quiz #2 – Mon/Tues Subject-Predicate Video Simple Subject & Predicate Subject-Predicate online quiz Find the PREDICATE quiz Character Pkg #1 – Read & highlight Cover/Intro page “Southpaw”
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP – subject & predicate – extra practice sheets Quiz #2 – Mon/Tues Subject-Predicate Video Simple Subject & Predicate Character Pkg #1 – Read & highlight Cover/Intro page “Southpaw”
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Journal #5 – Critical Thinking TYPED & MLA Format (click Eng 9 tab above for info) Improve your Intro & Conclusion and then…Focus: Style – sentence variety, word choice, transitions – maturity, sophistication, variety, engaging, purpose, impact, etc. Sentence Variety – Video tutorial Shmoop: Writing Good Transition sentences Shmoop: How to Avoid […]
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues LP #12-13 Subjects & Predicates – Watch the video to help WALL-E – Finish ALL sheets Complete 3 themes with evidence for Themes Sheet
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