8th Grade Reading/ Language Arts

Happy Summer!

2011-07-06T07:56:00.000-07:00

I hope you're enjoying your summer vacation! Remember to check your report card envelope for summer reading assignments. If you lost this handout, there are more in the Lawn School office. General overview of requirements:

Students entering grade eight are required to:

- Read at least three books – (choose books which you have not read before)

- Complete a Literature Log for each book read (see link below)

- Turn in the Literature Logs to Ms. DeSantis on the first day of school

- Be prepared to discuss one of your book selections with your classmates

Homework for Wednesday, June 8, 2011

2011-06-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

Finish NY Times Student Opinion responses. Submit online and print a copy of your responses to turn in on Friday.

Homework for Monday, June 6, 2011

2011-06-06T08:26:00.000-07:00

Quarterly writing assessment due Wednesday, 6/8.

Check your email for book log due dates!

Homework for Wednesday - Friday, 5/25 - 5/27

2011-05-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

Finalize "Macbeth" performance and justification paper.

Homework for Tuesday, May 24, 2011

2011-05-24T06:50:00.000-07:00

Finish reflective journal and/or BBC "Macbeth" response

Homework for Monday, May 23, 2011

2011-05-23T07:30:00.001-07:00

R-1:
Based on page 43-44 of "Macbeth," explain the murder plan. (bullet notes are fine)

Homework During NECAP Testing

2011-05-17T08:25:00.000-07:00

Finish Will Reynolds Essay Contest: "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder"

Final copies (typed/double-spaced) due on Monday.

Homework for Tuesday, May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

- Work on Act 1 annotations (through 1:3)
- Finish translating Macbeth's aside (1:3)

Homework for Monday, May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Finish "Bathroom Reading," and "Center Tries to Treat Web Addicts" responses.

Homework for Thursday, May 5, 2011

2011-05-05T08:58:00.001-07:00

Finish reading/responding to "10 Ways to be or not to be a Shakespeare Expert"

Homework for Wednesday, May 4, 2011

2011-05-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

- Finish translating "Macbeth" passage (bloody captain)

Homework for Tuesday, May 3, 2011

2011-05-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

LA-2:
Finish "Basketball Was Only a Start" Reflective Journal response

Homework for Monday, May 2, 2011

2011-05-02T08:07:00.001-07:00

Complete the "Macbeth" Research Questionnaire

Homework for Thursday, April 28. 2011

2011-04-28T07:27:00.000-07:00

Finish "Elizabethan Language Terms/Shakespeare Insult" based script. Be prepared to present on Monday.

Homework for Thursday, April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

All LA Classes:
Finalize your thesis statement (align body paragraphs to thesis), and begin looking for supporting quotes.

Homework for Wednesday, April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T06:25:00.000-07:00

Finish chapter nine responses (quote analyses, sticky notes).

Homework for Tuesday, April 12, 2011

2011-04-12T09:34:00.001-07:00

LA:
If you did not complete the Q.I. and introduction/conclusion assignments today, please do so by Thursday.

Homework for Monday, April 11, 2011

2011-04-11T07:15:00.000-07:00

R-3: Complete all responses for chapter six (three quote analyses, and three stickies). Complete three stickies for chapter seven, three stickies for chapter eight, and three quote analyses (in all) for chapters seven and eight.
R-2/R-1: Complete all responses for chapter eight (three quote analyses and three stickies).

Homework for Friday, April 8, 2011

2011-04-08T06:30:00.000-07:00

All L.A. Classes:
Finish selecting quotations to support your thesis. Bring these to class on Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend!

Homework for Thursday, April 7, 2011

2011-04-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

R-1: Complete chapter seven responses (quote analyses, and sticky notes)
R-2: See R-1
R-3: (no class today)

Homework for Friday, April 1, 2011

2011-04-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

R-1: Finish chapter six responses (sticky notes, quote analyses)
R-2: See R-1
R-3: Finish chapter five responses (sticky notes, quote analyses)

Homework for Wednesday, March 30, 2011

2011-03-30T10:44:00.001-07:00

R-1: Finish reading chapter five, and complete related responses.
R-3 + R-2: No formal homework.

Remember to check your school email for Book Log and Revision due dates!

Homework for Tuesday, March 29, 2011

2011-03-29T07:18:00.001-07:00

Finish revising dehumanization paragraph, and complete the reflection on "The 'In' Group" (paragraph one - personal reflection, paragraph two - connection to human behavior as seen during the Holocaust).

Email your responses to me (in ONE email). DeSantis.Kristen@JamestownSchools.org

Remember to check your email for Book Log due dates!!!

Homework for Monday, March 28, 2011

2011-03-28T07:59:00.000-07:00

R-1: Finish responses for chapter four
R-2: Finish reading chapter five, and complete related responses.
R-3: See R-1

Homework for Friday, March 25, 2011

2011-03-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

All LA Classes:
Finish "Holocaust Syndrome: Victims' Passivity" synthesis and written response.

Homework for Thursday, March 24, 2011

2011-03-24T07:35:00.001-07:00

R-3: Finish finding 5 quotes regarding Eliezer's religious perspective, and 5 quotes exemplifying dehumanization
R-2: Finish selecting/analyzing religious and dehumanizing quotes. Next class you will have time to read chapter five, complete the vocab, and related assignments.
R-1: See R-3

Homework for Tuesday, March 22, 2011

2011-03-22T10:45:00.000-07:00

R-1: Chapter three sticky notes - DUE TOMORROW. Chapter three quote analyses due on Thursday.
R-2: Chapter four sticky notes - DUE TOMORROW. Chapter four quote analyses due on Thursday.
R-3: Finish reading chapter three/complete sticky notes - DUE TOMORROW. Chapter three quote analyses due on Thursday.

Homework for Monday, March 21, 2011

2011-03-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

Compassion to Animals essays due on Friday!
See me if you need help! I'm available before school, during study halls, at lunch/recess, or after school (by appointment).

Happy World Poetry Day! (click here)

Bring in your favorite poem with a brief analysis, and receive extra credit!

Homework for Friday, March 18, 2011

2011-03-18T07:22:00.001-07:00

R-3: Complete responses for chapter two (vocabulary, quote analyses, sticky note discussion points)
R-2: Complete responses for chapter three (vocabulary, quote analyses, sticky note discussion points)
R-1: See R-3

* COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS ESSAY DUE FRIDAY, 3/25 - ONE PAGE (TYPED, NAME ON BACK)

Homework for Thursday, March 17, 2011

2011-03-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

Finish "Psychic Numbing" reflective journal response.

Homework for Wednesday, March 16, 2011

2011-03-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

R-3: Finish responses for chapter one (three quote analyses and three stickies)
R-2: Finish responses for chapter two (three quote analyses and three stickies)
R-1: Finish questions from class (Eliezer's religious perspective + dehumanization process)

Homework for Tuesday, March 15, 2011

2011-03-15T10:56:00.000-07:00

All LA classes:
Finish Elie Wiesel interview reflection (quotes required).

Homework for Monday, March 14, 2011

2011-03-14T07:29:00.001-07:00

R-1 and R-2:
Complete responses for chapter one of "Night"
R-3: N/A

Homework for Thursday/Friday, March 11/12

2011-03-11T08:53:00.000-08:00

Organize the Reading section of your binder for our new unit. Finish looking up vocabulary words for chapter one (if applicable). Finish KWL chart (if applicable).

Homework for Wednesday, March 9, 2011

2011-03-09T12:03:00.001-08:00

No formal homework, but don't forget your independent reading assignments!

Homework for Tuesday, March 8, 2011

2011-03-08T08:30:00.000-08:00

R-1: Complete Final Rhetoric Response (email to DeSantis.Kristen@JamestownSchools.org)
R-2: See R-1
R-3: Work on Annotated Timeline

Homework for Monday, March 7, 2011

2011-03-08T08:28:00.000-08:00

Annotated Timelines due Wednesday. See rubric for requirements.

Homework for Friday, March 4, 2011

2011-03-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

R-1 and R-2: Finish final annotation worksheet (chapter 11), and rhetorical appeals chart

Homework for Thursday, March 3, 2011

2011-03-04T07:28:00.000-08:00

Continue to work on Annotated Timeline project (due Wednesday).

Homework for Wednesday, March 2, 2011

2011-03-02T07:26:00.000-08:00

R-1: Complete the following responses for chapter ten*: 1A, 1A.5, 1B, 2G
* chapter questions with citations, quote selection/analysis, annotation worksheet

All Reading Classes:
Click here to read about Douglass' escape!

Homework for Tuesday, March 1, 2011

2011-03-01T07:57:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes:
Begin working on annotations and/or illustrations for timeline project. Be prepared to confer with Ms. D. on Thursday.

Homework for Monday, February 28, 2011

2011-03-01T07:56:00.001-08:00

R-2: N/A
R-3: N/A
R-1: Finish reading chapter ten. Answer the corresponding questions (citations required).

Homework for Thursday, February 17, 2011

2011-02-17T07:29:00.000-08:00

R-2: Finish reading chapter ten/answer corresponding questions (remember to include citations)
R-3: Finish chapter nine responses (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart)
R-1: Optional - continue reading chapter ten/complete corresponding questions

Homework for Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T06:13:00.000-08:00

R-3:
Complete responses for chapter eight (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart), and vocabulary for chapter nine. Word.
R-2:
Optional - continue working on chapter 10 responses.
R-1:
Complete responses for chapter nine (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart).

Homework for Monday, February 14, 2011

2011-02-14T06:41:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

All L.A. Classes:
Slave Narratives/Letters due by the end of class on Friday.

Homework for Friday, February 11, 2011

2011-02-11T07:28:00.000-08:00

R-3: Finish chapter seven responses (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart)
R-2: Finish reading chapter nine, and complete responses for chapters 8 + 9 (annotation worksheets, rhetoric charts)
R-1: Complete responses for chapter eight (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart)

Homework for Wednesday, February 9, 2011

2011-02-09T08:29:00.000-08:00

R-3: Finish reading/answering questions for chapter six.
R-2: Finish answering questions for chapter seven.
R-1: Finish reading/answering questions for chapter seven.

Homework for Tuesday, February 8, 2011

2011-02-08T07:31:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes:
- Complete reflective journal response ("The Power of Half")

Homework for Monday, February 7, 2011

2011-02-07T06:10:00.000-08:00

R-3:
- Chapter six vocabulary, chapter five annotation worksheet and rhetoric chart
R-2:
- Chapter seven and eight vocabulary, chapter six annotation worksheet and rhetoric chart, read chapter seven
R-1:
- Chapter six vocabulary, chapter six annotation worksheet and rhetoric chart

Homework for Thursday, February 3, 2011

2011-02-03T10:57:00.000-08:00

R-2: Finish reading chapter six (you are NOT required to complete the chapter responses yet)
R-3/R-1: N/A

Homework for Tuesday, February 1, 2011

2011-02-01T07:23:00.000-08:00

R-1:
- Complete vocab for chapters four and five
- Complete responses for chapter five (annotation worksheet, rhetorical appeals chart)

R-2:
- Complete vocab for chapters five and six
- Complete responses for chapter five (annotation worksheet, rhetorical appeals chart)

R-3:
- Complete vocab for chapters four and five
- Complete responses for chapter four (annotation worksheet, rhetorical appeals chart)

Homework for Monday, January 31, 2011

2011-01-31T06:27:00.000-08:00

Food Memoirs - due Thursday. See rubric for more details. Be sure to confer with Ms. D. at some point.

Homework for Friday, January 28, 2011

2011-01-28T07:20:00.000-08:00

R-1:
- Finish analyzing the following:
1. Maxim laid down by slaveholders: “It is better that a dozen slaves suffer under the lash, than that the overseer should be convicted, in the presence of the slaves, of having been at fault.”
2. “To be accused was to be convicted, and to be convicted was to be punished.”
3. “He dealt sparingly with his words, and bountifully with his whip, never using the former where the latter would answer as well.”
- Complete any missing work

R-3:
- Finish reading chapter three (summarize each paragraph)
- Complete responses for chapter three (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart, vocabulary)

Homework for Wednesday, January 26, 2011

2011-01-26T06:57:00.000-08:00

R-2 - The following responses are due on Friday:
1. Chapter 3 responses (annotation, rhetoric chart)
2. Vocabulary - chapter 4
3. Read chapter 4
4. Chapter 4 responses (annotation, rhetoric chart)

R-3 - The following responses are due on Friday:
1. Chapter 2 responses (annotation, rhetoric chart)
2. Vocabulary - chapter 3

R-2 - The following responses are due on Friday:
1. Chapter 3 responses (annotation, rhetoric chart)
2. Vocabulary - chapter 4
3. Read chapter 4
4. Chapter 4 responses (annotation, rhetoric chart)

Homework for Tuesday, January 25, 2011

2011-01-25T11:27:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes:
Begin working on your food memoir. Final drafts are due on Wednesday, February 2.

Homework for Monday, January 24, 2011

2011-01-24T09:59:00.000-08:00

No required homework. Please attend the "Choices in the Teen Years" dinner conversation with Dan Converse this evening. It begins at 6:15 in the Lawn Cafeteria.

Last reminder: Quarter 2 Book Logs (five total) due this week (check your email for further details)

Homework for Thursday, January 20, 2011

2011-01-20T08:44:00.000-08:00

R-3: Finish chapter one responses (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart)
R-1, R-2: Finish chapter two responses (annotation worksheet, rhetoric chart, vocab)

Homework for Wednesday, January 19, 2011

2011-01-19T09:39:00.001-08:00

LA -
Begin planning/discussing food memoir ideas

Homework for Tuesday, January 18, 2011

2011-01-18T08:14:00.000-08:00

R-3: Optional - begin recording rhetorical appeals for chapter one (see rubric)
R-2: Due Thursday - vocabulary, annotation worksheet, rhetorical appeals chart (chapter one)
R-1: Due Thursday - vocabulary, annotation worksheet, rhetorical appeals chart (chapter one)

* Remember to complete BOOK LOGS (check your email for due dates!)

Homework for Tuesday, January 11, 2011

2011-01-11T08:55:00.000-08:00

- Continue working on book logs and independent reading assignments (check email for second quarter due dates). There is a book log template linked to this blog if you prefer typing your responses or need extra blank logs.

Homework for Monday, January 10, 2010

2011-01-10T06:53:00.000-08:00

- Finalize PowerPoint. Presentations tomorrow.
- Finish analysis of "Slavery in the 21st Century" (due Wednesday)

Homework for Friday, January 7, 2011

2011-01-07T05:50:00.001-08:00

Slavery PowerPoints will be presented on Tuesday. The following must be turned in: rubric, printed copy of notes, printed version of PowerPoint.

Homework for Thursday, January 6, 2011

2011-01-06T10:25:00.000-08:00

- Complete essay revisions if you did not meet the standard, or you would like to raise your grade (due Monday)
- Complete the "Reading Douglass' Rhetoric" worksheet (due Monday)

Homework for Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2011-01-05T11:12:00.000-08:00

All Reading Classes:
- Continue working on your PowerPoint presentation
- Check your school email for Book Log due dates

Homework for Tuesday, January 4, 2011

2011-01-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

All Reading Classes:
- Continue working on your Slavery Research Project. You will present your PowerPoint on Tuesday, 1/11.

All LA Classes:
- Complete the Rhetorical Appeals advertisement assignment (see handout). Remember - the worksheet is for your NOTES, and you must construct one well-developed paragraph based on these notes.

Homework for Tuesday, December 14, 2010

2010-12-14T07:28:00.000-08:00

R-1:
Finish theme response - "Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned"
R-3:
Finish analysis of "The Most Dangerous Game" (one paragraph response)
R-2:
Finish analysis of "The Most Dangerous Game" (one paragraph response)
Finish theme response - "Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned"

Homework for Monday, December 13, 2010

2010-12-13T07:54:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes:

*FINAL essays (typed, double-spaced, PRINTED before class) - due this Friday, 12/17*

Due Wednesday:

1. Bring a Highlighter to School Day! worksheet (if you did not finish this in class, have someone at home - or a friend - help you edit)

2. Upside-down triangle intro. paragraph should be completed

Homework from Tuesday (12/7) - Sunday (12/12)

2010-12-07T08:31:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes:
3 body paragraphs for Lord of the Flies essay - due Monday (12/13)

Remember to follow the format from the "Body Paragraph Expectations" student sample worksheet.

I am available before school, during study halls, during lunch/recess, after school, and during independent work time in class to help you. See me as needed - I want to help! :)

Homework for Monday, December 6, 2010

2010-12-06T10:48:00.000-08:00

R-1: Final thesis statement, and breakdown of body paragraphs - due tomorrow.

R-2: Final thesis statement, and ALL quotations (minimum of nine) - due tomorrow.

R-3: Final thesis statement, and breakdown of body paragraphs - due tomorrow.

Homework for Thursday, December 2, 2010

2010-12-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

- Optional: revise graded work (use GmailDocs - send responses to
DeSantis.Kristen@JamestownSchools.org)
- 20 min. independent reading/ book log responses

Homework for Wednesday, December 1, 2010

2010-12-01T11:37:00.000-08:00

R-1: ch. 12 - nine stickies, one paragraph
R-2: Finalize thesis statement (plus three bullet notes to represent three body paragraphs)
R-3: ch. 12 - nine stickies

Homework for Tuesday, November 30, 2010

2010-11-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

- Finish organizing your binder, Writer's Notebook, etc. for Portfolio Conferences
- Post your This I Believe essay to your Blogger account
- Record your This I Believe essay ASAP

Homework for Monday, November 29, 2010

2010-11-29T07:13:00.000-08:00

R-3: Chapter 11 - one paragraph, nine stickies (with annotations)
R-1: Chapter 11 - one paragraph, nine stickies (with annotations)
R-2: Construct ONE thesis statement for L.O.T.F. (following the format discussed in class). These will be anonymously presented.

Homework for Wednesday, November 24, 2010

2010-11-24T06:31:00.000-08:00

All LA classes -
Finish 3 paragraph reflection - "Giving Thanks on More Than One Day a Year"

Homework for Tuesday, November 23, 2010

2010-11-23T07:04:00.000-08:00

R-3:
- Finish sticky noting chapter ten (minimum of nine annotations)
- Select one quotation to analyze in a paragraph

Homework for Monday, November 22, 2010

2010-11-22T05:50:00.000-08:00

LA-1, 2, 3:
- "Lights out, phones on..." Reflective Journal (due Wednesday)
- This I Believe revisions (due Wednesday)

Homework for Friday, November 19, 2010

2010-11-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

R-2:
- Finish assigned vocab (ch. 11/12)
- Finish sticky notes (add comments) - minimum of 9 (for ch. 11)

R-1:
- Read chapter 10
- 9 stickies
- one paragraph
- 3 index cards

R-3:
-

Homework for Thursday, November 18, 2010

2010-11-18T16:58:00.000-08:00

All LA Classes -

Work on finalizing your This I Believe essay. We will begin recording next week.

Homework for Wednesday, November 17, 2010

2010-11-17T09:44:00.000-08:00

R-1:
- 3 vocab index cards (chapter 9)
- 9 stickies - important quotations and/or questions (chapter 9)
- 1 paragraph analysis (anything from chapter 9)

R-2:
- 9 stickies - important quotations and/or questions (chapter 10)

R-3:
- Finish reading chapter 9
- 9 stickies - important quotations and/or questions
- 1 paragraph analysis (anything from chapter 9)

Homework for Tuesday, November 16, 2010

2010-11-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Lord of the Flies masks/essays are due on Thursday. Be prepared to present. Make sure your essay is double-spaced, size 12 font, and neat as a whistle.

Homework for Monday, November 15, 2010

2010-11-15T07:31:00.000-08:00

R-3
- Finish reading chapter 8
- 3 quotes for Ralph, 3 for Jack, 3 for Piggy (WITH NOTES + CITATIONS)
- 1 paragraph (for any character)
- 3 index cards
- Assigned vocab for chapter 8

R-1
- Finish any late work owed (chapter 8)
- Prepare for discussion on Wednesday

R-2
- Complete chapter 9 + 10 required vocabulary
- Finish reading chapter 9
- Sticky note at least 9 discussion points (chapter 9)
- one paragraph analysis (chapter 9)

Homework for Wednesday, November 10 (and beyond)...

2010-11-12T05:25:00.000-08:00

All L.A. Classes:

- "Lord of the Flies" masks and essays are due on November 18.

Homework for Monday, November 8, 2010

2010-11-08T07:15:00.000-08:00

R-1:
- Complete ONE quotation analysis paragraph (due Wednesday) from the beginning of chapter eight (only what we have read thus far)
- Optional: Complete quote annotations (these are NOT due yet, but you can get ahead in the work if you would like)

R-2:
- Finish reading chapter 8
- Complete the following responses: 3 paragraph analyses, 9 quote annotations, 3 vocab index cards

Homework for Friday, November 5, 2010

2010-11-05T07:44:00.001-07:00

All LA Classes:

1. Make/buy your mask and materials (bring to class next LA class)

2. Monday is the LAST day to turn in revisions for the first quarter

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

2010-11-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

All LA Classes:

- Finish "The Great Unwashed" reflective journal response
- Don't forget to check your email for the Book Project due date

Homework for Monday/Tuesday, November 1, 2010

2010-11-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

R-1 and R-2:

Due Thursday

Chapter 7
- 2 quote paragraphs (Jack, Ralph)
- Vocab (required and self-selected)
- Quote annotations (even for Piggy - find things that are said ABOUT him)

R-3:

Due Thursday

Chapter 6
- 1 quote annotations for Piggmeister
- 3 quote annotations for Jackmeister AND Ralphini
- 1 - count it - 1 paragraph analysis (about ANYTHING - symbolism, character, theme)
- vocab. index cards

Homework for Wednesday, October 27, 2010

2010-10-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

This I Believe essays are due Friday.

I am available before school, during lunch/recess, during most study halls, and after school to help you edit. Please schedule an appointment with me ahead of time.

Homework for Tuesday, October 26, 2010

2010-10-26T07:49:00.000-07:00

R-1:
- Finish sticky note text coding for chapter 6 (due Thursday)
- Complete 2 quotes and a question (write in Reading section of notebook)

R-2
- N/A

R-3:
- Finish sticky note text coding for chapter 5 (due Thursday)

Homework for Monday, October 25, 2010

2010-10-25T18:06:00.000-07:00

1. Check your Gmail account for Book Log due dates.

2. This I Believe essays will be due on Friday (10/29). You will have one more class period to write, revise, confer with me, etc. Consider asking someone at home to help you edit your essay.

Check out ThisIBelieve.com for sample essays.

Homework for Thursday, October 21, 2010

2010-10-21T17:09:00.001-07:00

All LA classes -

- finish reflective journal response (staple response to article, please)

- finalize This I Believe essay planning worksheet (if incomplete)

Homework for Wednesday, October 20, 2010

2010-10-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

R-1: (due Friday)
Chapter 5
- ONE paragraph analysis about anything (character, setting, theme, etc.)
- 3 vocab index cards
- 3 quotes per character (Jack, Piggy, Ralph)

R-2:
N/A

R-3: (due Friday)
Chapter 4
- ONE paragraph analysis about anything (character, setting, theme, etc.)
- 3 vocab index cards
- 3 quotes per character (Jack, Piggy, Ralph)

Homework for Tuesday, October 19, 2010

2010-10-19T06:07:00.001-07:00

All LA Classes:

- This I Believe statements due Thursday (e.g. "I believe in music")
- "My Story - Memory Chart" due Thursday

Homework for Monday, October 18, 2010

2010-10-18T10:17:00.000-07:00

R-2
Chapter 5 Responses (due Wednesday):
- ONE paragraph analysis (character, setting, theme, etc.)
- 3 index cards (self-selected vocabulary)
- 9 quotations

R-3
- Chapter 3 responses due Wednesday

R-1
- N/A

Homework for Friday, October 15, 2010

2010-10-15T07:31:00.000-07:00

All LA Classes -
Revised paragraph(s) must be emailed (from your new email address) to Ms. DeSantis by Monday evening. DeSantis.Kristen@JamestownSchools.org

Homework for Tuesday, October 12, 2010

2010-10-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

R-3: Begin working on the following jobs. You will have PART of one more class to work on these:
- 3 vocabulary index cards
- 1 paragraph analysis
- three quotes for Jack/ three quotes for Ralph
- Assigned vocab for chapters 3, 4 and 5

R-1 and R-2: Finish chapter 4 jobs

Homework During NECAP Testing

2010-10-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

There will be no written homework during NECAP testing; however, this is a perfect opportunity to catch up on independent reading! See links for Teen Book Awards on the lower right side of this blog.

Remember - if you're struggling to find a good book, I can help! Just ask.

Research shows that INDEPENDENT READING...

- builds your fluency
- leads to increased vocabulary development
- builds background knowledge, or schema
- improves your communication skills
- increases your ability to comprehend increasingly complex material...

...and the list goes on and on!

Homework for Thursday, September 30, 2010

2010-09-30T08:25:00.000-07:00

All LA Classes:
- Finish "The World is Watching" Reflective Journal

Homework for Wednesday, September 29, 2010

2010-09-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

R-3:
- Complete self-selected vocabulary (3 index cards with unfamiliar words from chapter 2)
- Complete Assigned Vocabulary for chapter two (see list in packet)

R-2:
- Complete Assigned Vocabulary for chapter 3, 4, and 5

R-1:
- Complete Assigned Vocabulary for chapter three and four (see list in packet)

Homework for Tuesday, September 28, 2010

2010-09-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

LA-1:
- Find four sentences in a magazine, newspaper or book with a semicolon (cut out, paste in Grammar Section) + write four of your own (original) sentences using semicolons.

- Finish paragraph on driver's license (remember to use the most graceful of all punctuation marks - the semicolon)

LA-2:
- Find four sentences in a magazine, newspaper or book with a semicolon (cut out, paste in Grammar Section) + write four of your own (original) sentences using semicolons.

LA-3:
- Find four sentences in a magazine, newspaper or book with a semicolon (cut out, paste in Grammar Section) + write four of your own (original) sentences using semicolons.

- Finish paragraph on driver's license (remember to use the most graceful of all punctuation marks - the semicolon)

Homework for Monday, September 27, 2010

2010-09-27T06:28:00.000-07:00

R-1:
- Finish reading chapter three
- Complete quote annotations (3 for Ralph, 3 for Jack, 1 for Piggy)
- Complete TWO quote analysis paragraphs (1 for Ralph, 1 for Jack)
- Complete assigned vocabulary + self-selected vocab index cards

R-2:
- Finish reading chapter three
- Complete quote annotations (3 for Ralph, 3 for Jack, 1 for Piggy)
- Complete TWO quote analysis paragraphs (1 for Ralph, 1 for Jack)
- Complete assigned vocabulary + self-selected vocab index cards

R-3:
- Finish reading chapter two
- Begin working on chapter responses (optional)