Today we took the first two sections of the Core Test. If you missed class, I will be hunting you down...
Please be here on Monday for the final two sections.
No Homework this weekend! Yay!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4-29-09: Book Reports & Roots Bingo
Today we completed our Book Report in class. If you missed class, you will need to come in after school and make up the book report with me. You have two weeks from today to do that.
Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Friday.
Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.
Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.
Tell everyone in your class to come!
Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Friday.
Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.
Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.
Tell everyone in your class to come!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
4-28-09: Book Reports & Roots Bingo
Today we completed our Book Report in class. If you missed class, you will need to come in after school and make up the book report with me. You have two weeks from today to do that.
Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Thursday.
Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.
Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.
Tell everyone in your class to come!
Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Thursday.
Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.
Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.
Tell everyone in your class to come!
Monday, April 27, 2009
4-27-09: Presentations End
Today we finished our Research Presentations. Overall, everyone did an astounding job! Well done.
Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.
We will also be starting Core Testing this Friday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!
Read your Book for Wednesday! We'll be doing our book report IN CLASS!
Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.
We will also be starting Core Testing this Friday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!
Read your Book for Wednesday! We'll be doing our book report IN CLASS!
Friday, April 24, 2009
4-24-09: Last Day for Presentations (B Days)
Today we finished our Research Presentations. Overall, everyone did an astounding job! Well done.
Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.
We will also be starting Core Testing next Thursday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!
Have a good weekend :)
Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.
We will also be starting Core Testing next Thursday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!
Have a good weekend :)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
4-23-09: Presentations Cont. (A Days)
Today we continued our Research Presentations. You were required to complete a notes sheet for each person who presented. We will turn in our notes on Friday, when all of the presentations are complete!
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Monday's Presenters:
A1
Nick
Makelle
Tyffani
Martin
Tylynn
Shelby
A2
Anna
Elizabeth
Dezrea
Debbie
Spencer
Taylor
PEter
Austin
Mitch
Kathie
A3
Kitty
Brittany C.
Kyran
Lizeth
Joe
Meghan
Chandler
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Monday's Presenters:
A1
Nick
Makelle
Tyffani
Martin
Tylynn
Shelby
A2
Anna
Elizabeth
Dezrea
Debbie
Spencer
Taylor
PEter
Austin
Mitch
Kathie
A3
Kitty
Brittany C.
Kyran
Lizeth
Joe
Meghan
Chandler
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
4-22-09: Presentations Cont. (B Days)
Today we continued our Research Presentations. You were required to complete a notes sheet for each person who presented. We will turn in our notes on Friday, when all of the presentations are complete!
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Friday's Presenters:
B2
Brandon
Shailey
Corey S.
Jackie
Philip
Ben
Aren
B3
Makelle
Angelina
Skyler
Monica
B4
Kelsey
Shalee
Shayton
Devon
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Friday's Presenters:
B2
Brandon
Shailey
Corey S.
Jackie
Philip
Ben
Aren
B3
Makelle
Angelina
Skyler
Monica
B4
Kelsey
Shalee
Shayton
Devon
4-21-09: Research Presentations (A Days)
Today we started our Research Presentations. You were required to complete a notes sheet for each person who presented. We will turn in our notes on Friday, when all of the presentations are complete!
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Thursday's Presenters:
A1
Adriann
Brynn
Ethan
Kayti
Dani
Matt
A2
Stephanie
Shayna
Brianne
Elizabeth
Shelby
Rem
Bertha
Megan
Michael
Chris
A3
Brandon
Dillon
Paul
Mitchell
Becca
Taylor
Zac
Lacey
Jullian
Jordan F.
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Thursday's Presenters:
A1
Adriann
Brynn
Ethan
Kayti
Dani
Matt
A2
Stephanie
Shayna
Brianne
Elizabeth
Shelby
Rem
Bertha
Megan
Michael
Chris
A3
Brandon
Dillon
Paul
Mitchell
Becca
Taylor
Zac
Lacey
Jullian
Jordan F.
Monday, April 20, 2009
4-20-09: Presentations (B Days)
Today we started our Research Presentations. You were required to complete a notes sheet for each person who presented. We will turn in our notes on Friday, when all of the presentations are complete!
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Wednesday's Presenters:
B2
Heather H.
Shana P.
Jessica D.
Aubree E.
Malia A.
Briar S.
Matt H.
Jake H.
Nathan S.
B3
Elin T.
Alex H.
Kayli J.
Kaitlyn L.
Brennan S.
Tanner M.
B4
Karleigh F.
Jace C.
Jake J.
Alex S.
Jon K.
Molly C.
Make sure you are reading your book; we will complete the book report next week in class.
Wednesday's Presenters:
B2
Heather H.
Shana P.
Jessica D.
Aubree E.
Malia A.
Briar S.
Matt H.
Jake H.
Nathan S.
B3
Elin T.
Alex H.
Kayli J.
Kaitlyn L.
Brennan S.
Tanner M.
B4
Karleigh F.
Jace C.
Jake J.
Alex S.
Jon K.
Molly C.
Friday, April 10, 2009
4-10-09: Your Choice Genres Work Day (A Days)
Today we completed a few more rationale sheets for our Punctual Piece.
Then we talked through the Presentation Component of the Research Assignment. We all signed up for a day to present--so if you missed, you'll need to call or email me about signing up.
Then we had the rest of the period to work on finishing our Multi-genre papers.
Remember the Multi-genre Project is due Tuesday, April 21st the Tuesday we come back from Spring Break. It must be in class that day. If you are sick, you must have your parents, a friend, or a neighbor bring it to me. If you can't find anyone to bring it to me, you must call me and I will pick it up from your house! I need it here, and if it's late it will be docked severely.
Have fun over spring break!
1. Finish Multi-genre
2. Read your book
Then we talked through the Presentation Component of the Research Assignment. We all signed up for a day to present--so if you missed, you'll need to call or email me about signing up.
Then we had the rest of the period to work on finishing our Multi-genre papers.
Remember the Multi-genre Project is due Tuesday, April 21st the Tuesday we come back from Spring Break. It must be in class that day. If you are sick, you must have your parents, a friend, or a neighbor bring it to me. If you can't find anyone to bring it to me, you must call me and I will pick it up from your house! I need it here, and if it's late it will be docked severely.
Have fun over spring break!
1. Finish Multi-genre
2. Read your book
Thursday, April 9, 2009
4-9-09: Your Choice Genres Work Day (B Days)
Today we completed a few more rationale sheets for our Punctual Piece.
Then we talked through the Presentation Component of the Research Assignment. We all signed up for a day to present--so if you missed, you'll need to call or email me about signing up.
Then we had the rest of the period to work on finishing our Multi-genre papers.
Remember the Multi-genre Project is due Monday, April 20th the Monday we come back from Spring Break. It must be in class that day. If you are sick, you must have your parents, a friend, or a neighbor bring it to me. If you can't find anyone to bring it to me, you must call me and I will pick it up from your house! I need it here, and if it's late it will be docked severely.
Have fun over spring break!
1. Finish Multi-genre
2. Read your book
Then we talked through the Presentation Component of the Research Assignment. We all signed up for a day to present--so if you missed, you'll need to call or email me about signing up.
Then we had the rest of the period to work on finishing our Multi-genre papers.
Remember the Multi-genre Project is due Monday, April 20th the Monday we come back from Spring Break. It must be in class that day. If you are sick, you must have your parents, a friend, or a neighbor bring it to me. If you can't find anyone to bring it to me, you must call me and I will pick it up from your house! I need it here, and if it's late it will be docked severely.
Have fun over spring break!
1. Finish Multi-genre
2. Read your book
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
4-8-09: Your Choice Genres (A Days)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece and completed several Rationale Cards for our genres.
Next we had the rest of class to work on the Your Choice Genres. We went to the computer lab, so we had time to finish working on our PowerPoint presentations, typing our newspaper articles, resumes, how-to articles, and the Your Choice Genres. We will only have one more day for this assignment in class! So get going on the Your Choice Genres!
For Thursday:
1. Your Choice Genres
2. Don't forget your Outside Reading Book
Next we had the rest of class to work on the Your Choice Genres. We went to the computer lab, so we had time to finish working on our PowerPoint presentations, typing our newspaper articles, resumes, how-to articles, and the Your Choice Genres. We will only have one more day for this assignment in class! So get going on the Your Choice Genres!
For Thursday:
1. Your Choice Genres
2. Don't forget your Outside Reading Book
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
4-7-09: Your Choice Genres (B Days)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece and completed several Rationale Cards for our genres.
Next we had the rest of class to work on the Your Choice Genres. We went to the computer lab, so we had time to finish working on our PowerPoint presentations, typing our newspaper articles, resumes, how-to articles, and the Your Choice Genres. We will only have one more day for this assignment in class! So get going on the Your Choice Genres!
For Thursday:
1. Your Choice Genres
2. Don't forget your Outside Reading Book
Next we had the rest of class to work on the Your Choice Genres. We went to the computer lab, so we had time to finish working on our PowerPoint presentations, typing our newspaper articles, resumes, how-to articles, and the Your Choice Genres. We will only have one more day for this assignment in class! So get going on the Your Choice Genres!
For Thursday:
1. Your Choice Genres
2. Don't forget your Outside Reading Book
Monday, April 6, 2009
4-6-09: How-To Writing (A Days)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece. A1 and A2 we talked about Active and Passive Voice, and completed some practice with Active and Passive Voice. In A3 we completed two rationale sheets for the PowerPoint Presentation and the Newspaper Article.
In A1 and A2 we talked about why Active and Passive Voice are important in How-To Writing. Then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet and begin drafting your How-To Article. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Wednesday!
Then in A3 we finished drafting our How-To articles and completed Peer Reviewed our How-To Articles, so if you missed class you'll have to make this up with someone in our class.
For Tuesday:
1. Get all drafts ready to type!
2. Work on your Your-Choice Genres
In A1 and A2 we talked about why Active and Passive Voice are important in How-To Writing. Then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet and begin drafting your How-To Article. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Wednesday!
Then in A3 we finished drafting our How-To articles and completed Peer Reviewed our How-To Articles, so if you missed class you'll have to make this up with someone in our class.
For Tuesday:
1. Get all drafts ready to type!
2. Work on your Your-Choice Genres
Friday, April 3, 2009
4-3-09: Writing Lab (B2) and How-To Writing (B3 and B4)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece. B2 we completed two rationale sheets. B3 and B4 we talked about Active and Passive Voice, and completed some practice with Active and Passive Voice.
Then in B2 we Peer Reviewed our How-To Articles, so if you missed class you'll have to make this up with someone in our class. Then we went to the Writing Lab for the rest of the period where you had time to finish your PowerPoint presentations, type up your News Articles, Resumes, and How-To Articles. Get those finished this weekend!
In B3 and B4 we talked about why Active and Passive Voice are important in How-To Writing. Then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet and begin drafting your How-To Article. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Tuesday!
For Tuesday:
1. Finish typing Newspaper Article and Resume
2. Work on your Your-Choice Genres
Then in B2 we Peer Reviewed our How-To Articles, so if you missed class you'll have to make this up with someone in our class. Then we went to the Writing Lab for the rest of the period where you had time to finish your PowerPoint presentations, type up your News Articles, Resumes, and How-To Articles. Get those finished this weekend!
In B3 and B4 we talked about why Active and Passive Voice are important in How-To Writing. Then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet and begin drafting your How-To Article. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Tuesday!
For Tuesday:
1. Finish typing Newspaper Article and Resume
2. Work on your Your-Choice Genres
Thursday, April 2, 2009
4-2-09: Writing Lab (A1 & A2) and How-To (A3)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece: More Vocabulary!
Here are the definitions:
form (Latin) = shape
uniform--(noun) the distinct clothes worn by members of a group; --(adj) always the same
form--(noun) the shape or outline of anything --(verb) to give shape to; to make
formula--(noun) any fixed or conventional method of doing something
reform--(verb) to bring back to rightness, order, or morality; to correct
formation--(noun) the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement
deformed--(adj) distorted or unshapely in form
perform (verb) to carry out; to act or function
Then we Peer Reviewed our Resumes. If you missed, you will have to find someone in your class period to switch with!
A1 and A2 had the rest of the period to type our PowerPoint Presentations, Newspaper articles, and Resumes. We will have one more day in the writing lab, so if you need more time you'll have to get there on your own!
A3 we weren't able to get the writing lab today, but we'll be there on Friday, so we talked about How-To Writing. We talked about Active and Passive Voice, then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Monday!
For Friday:
1. A3--Draft of How-To Article
2. Work on your Your Choice Genres!
Here are the definitions:
form (Latin) = shape
uniform--(noun) the distinct clothes worn by members of a group; --(adj) always the same
form--(noun) the shape or outline of anything --(verb) to give shape to; to make
formula--(noun) any fixed or conventional method of doing something
reform--(verb) to bring back to rightness, order, or morality; to correct
formation--(noun) the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement
deformed--(adj) distorted or unshapely in form
perform (verb) to carry out; to act or function
Then we Peer Reviewed our Resumes. If you missed, you will have to find someone in your class period to switch with!
A1 and A2 had the rest of the period to type our PowerPoint Presentations, Newspaper articles, and Resumes. We will have one more day in the writing lab, so if you need more time you'll have to get there on your own!
A3 we weren't able to get the writing lab today, but we'll be there on Friday, so we talked about How-To Writing. We talked about Active and Passive Voice, then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Monday!
For Friday:
1. A3--Draft of How-To Article
2. Work on your Your Choice Genres!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
4-1-09: How-To (B2) or Writing Lab (B3/B4)
Today we started off with our Punctual Piece: More Vocabulary!
Here are the definitions:
form (Latin) = shape
uniform--(noun) the distinct clothes worn by members of a group; --(adj) always the same
form--(noun) the shape or outline of anything --(verb) to give shape to; to make
formula--(noun) any fixed or conventional method of doing something
reform--(verb) to bring back to rightness, order, or morality; to correct
formation--(noun) the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement
deformed--(adj) distorted or unshapely in form
perform (verb) to carry out; to act or function
Then we Peer Reviewed our Resumes.
Next B2 we weren't able to get the writing lab today, but we'll be there on Friday, so we talked about How-To Writing. We talked about Active and Passive Voice, then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Friday!
B3 and B4 had the rest of the period to type our PowerPoint Presentations, Newspaper articles, and Resumes. We will have one more day in the writing lab, so if you need more time you'll have to get there on your own!
For Friday:
1. B2--Draft of How-To Article
2. Outside Reading Book
3. Work on your Your Choice Genres!
Here are the definitions:
form (Latin) = shape
uniform--(noun) the distinct clothes worn by members of a group; --(adj) always the same
form--(noun) the shape or outline of anything --(verb) to give shape to; to make
formula--(noun) any fixed or conventional method of doing something
reform--(verb) to bring back to rightness, order, or morality; to correct
formation--(noun) the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement
deformed--(adj) distorted or unshapely in form
perform (verb) to carry out; to act or function
Then we Peer Reviewed our Resumes.
Next B2 we weren't able to get the writing lab today, but we'll be there on Friday, so we talked about How-To Writing. We talked about Active and Passive Voice, then we talked through the How-To Assignment Sheet; and you were given the rest of the period to complete the How-To Planning Sheet. Your How-To Draft is due IN CLASS on Friday!
B3 and B4 had the rest of the period to type our PowerPoint Presentations, Newspaper articles, and Resumes. We will have one more day in the writing lab, so if you need more time you'll have to get there on your own!
For Friday:
1. B2--Draft of How-To Article
2. Outside Reading Book
3. Work on your Your Choice Genres!
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