Today in class you will take a student survey on Google Classroom that will evaluate your experience with StudySync. After that, you have the remainder of the period to work on the Pre-Writing Claim.
Homework:
Finish the Pre-Write Claim. Due Tomorrow.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Monday, October 31, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during the chilly days of November 1 & 2. They believe that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31, and the spirits of all deceased children (angelitos) are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them.
For more information, check out this website.
Class Agenda:
I have given you access to all of the stories left for this unit. Your job is to choose two and complete the playlist for that reading. We are going to begin a writing assignment and the more you've read, the easier it will be for you to write.
Homework:
You are only required to complete two assignments, but you are welcome to read more, even if you don''t do the entire playlist. You need to have your two complete by Friday.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Monday, October 31
Happy Halloween!!!
Today is a short day, so we will get to work right away.
We will go over how to give responses and then you will complete the remainder of the assignment Due Tuesday. Get it done in class so you don't have homework tonight.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Tuesday, October 25
Today the booklegger will be here to talk about books. If there is extra time, you will be able to continue your assignment from yesterday. Your First Read of Anne Frank is due on Wed. (the Google Classroom assignment and the StudySync playlist).
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Use this blog each day to stay up-to date on assignments and due dates.
I will update this each day with the day's agenda and the homework for the night.
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Today will will begin reading an excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank. We will watch an introduction as a class and then you will conduct a first read of the passage. Additionally, you will complete the worksheet available of Google Classroom.
After you've completed the reading and the worksheet, you will watch SyncTV and answer all of the Think questions. Whatever you don't finish in class will be homework. Due Wednesday
Additionally, if you have not finished the "Blood, Toils, Tears, and Sweat" writing assignment or responded to two others, it is not late and you must finish it by tomorrow or you will get no credit.
I will update this each day with the day's agenda and the homework for the night.
Be sure to bookmark this page, or better yet, subscribe, so that you can see changes as they are made.
Agenda:
Today will will begin reading an excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank. We will watch an introduction as a class and then you will conduct a first read of the passage. Additionally, you will complete the worksheet available of Google Classroom.
After you've completed the reading and the worksheet, you will watch SyncTV and answer all of the Think questions. Whatever you don't finish in class will be homework. Due Wednesday
Additionally, if you have not finished the "Blood, Toils, Tears, and Sweat" writing assignment or responded to two others, it is not late and you must finish it by tomorrow or you will get no credit.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, May 18
We are now in the home stretch.
We are finished with GrammarFlip.
Your final exam will be on Lessons 32-45 on Tuesday, May 24.
We are now finished with Membean. This next week (May 18-May 24) will be a make-up week. You may use this time to complete any missing weeks.
Tonight, please read chapter two in Call of the Wild and answer the questions on Google Classroom.
Tomorrow we will discuss chapters 1-2 and read chapter 3.
Next week we will read chapters 4-6. Speeches begin on Friday, May 27.
We are finished with GrammarFlip.
Your final exam will be on Lessons 32-45 on Tuesday, May 24.
We are now finished with Membean. This next week (May 18-May 24) will be a make-up week. You may use this time to complete any missing weeks.
Tonight, please read chapter two in Call of the Wild and answer the questions on Google Classroom.
Tomorrow we will discuss chapters 1-2 and read chapter 3.
Next week we will read chapters 4-6. Speeches begin on Friday, May 27.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Monday, May 9
This week we are testing. Your Call of the Wild reading assignment is available on Google Classroom.
Your COTW assignment is due on Friday, but don't wait until Thursday night to do it. If you do one assignment per day, you will not have very much to do.
You do have Membean due this week.
No GrammarFlip this week.
Your COTW assignment is due on Friday, but don't wait until Thursday night to do it. If you do one assignment per day, you will not have very much to do.
You do have Membean due this week.
No GrammarFlip this week.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Tuesday, May 3
This week:
Monday: 20% Time
Essay drafts are due Tuesday.
Tuesday: Peer Review of Anne Frank essays.
Final Due Friday 5/6
Book Club discussion tomorrow. Complete the discussion guide and print it out for full credit.
Wednesday: Book Club Discussion and Book Trailer
After a brief discussion, you will work in your groups to create a book trailer.
Monday: 20% Time
Essay drafts are due Tuesday.
Tuesday: Peer Review of Anne Frank essays.
Final Due Friday 5/6
Book Club discussion tomorrow. Complete the discussion guide and print it out for full credit.
Wednesday: Book Club Discussion and Book Trailer
After a brief discussion, you will work in your groups to create a book trailer.
Here is my book trailer playlist both professional and student created.
Thursday: Continue to work on book trailer
Book trailers will be due on Friday, May 20.
Keep in mind, we have testing next week. Plan ahead.
Friday: Moving on the 20% Presentations
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Friday, April 29
Some changes regarding next week's schedule.
We will have 20% Time on Monday next week instead of today.
Book Club will be moved to Wed.
Rough Draft of your essay is due on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend.
We will have 20% Time on Monday next week instead of today.
Book Club will be moved to Wed.
Rough Draft of your essay is due on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Monday, April 25
Monday:
Today we will go over the instructions for the essay. We will discuss theme and begin to develop themes for our essay. We will also begin working on the graphic organizer for the essay.
Tuesday:
Theme Throwdown.
Continue to work on graphic organizer (Due Wednesday).
Wednesday:
Membean Quiz
Begin essay introduction (due Thursday)
Thursday:
Go over introductions.
Draft Day
Friday:
20% Time. This is the last time you will work on your project in class. Next week we begin working on presentations.
List topics and possible theme statement(s) on graphic organizer
Tuesday:
Complete graphic organizer
Wednesday:
Write essay introduction
Draft due Tuesday
Thursday:
Draft is due Tuesday
Final Draft due Thursday (5/5)
Today we will go over the instructions for the essay. We will discuss theme and begin to develop themes for our essay. We will also begin working on the graphic organizer for the essay.
Tuesday:
Theme Throwdown.
Continue to work on graphic organizer (Due Wednesday).
Wednesday:
Membean Quiz
Begin essay introduction (due Thursday)
Thursday:
Go over introductions.
Draft Day
Friday:
20% Time. This is the last time you will work on your project in class. Next week we begin working on presentations.
Homework:
Monday:List topics and possible theme statement(s) on graphic organizer
Tuesday:
Complete graphic organizer
Wednesday:
Write essay introduction
Draft due Tuesday
Thursday:
Draft is due Tuesday
Final Draft due Thursday (5/5)
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday, April 18
SBAC testing begins today in your math classes. Good luck.
Today, you are going to first take the Act 1 Vocabulary quiz. When you finish, you will have a few minutes to work on Membean (45 Minutes due tomorrow) or GrammarFlip (due today).
We will read Act II, Scene 1.
Week at a Glance:
Monday: GrammarFlip Practice due today.
Membean due tomorrow night (45 minutes)
Tuesday: Act II, Scene II
Begin exploring themes in Anne Frank
Wednesday: Act II, Scene III
GrammarFlip Make up
Thursday: Act II, Scene IV, V
Friday: 20% Time
Today, you are going to first take the Act 1 Vocabulary quiz. When you finish, you will have a few minutes to work on Membean (45 Minutes due tomorrow) or GrammarFlip (due today).
We will read Act II, Scene 1.
Week at a Glance:
Monday: GrammarFlip Practice due today.
Membean due tomorrow night (45 minutes)
Tuesday: Act II, Scene II
Begin exploring themes in Anne Frank
Wednesday: Act II, Scene III
GrammarFlip Make up
Thursday: Act II, Scene IV, V
Friday: 20% Time
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday, April 11
Welcome Back!
I hope you had a fantastic Spring Break.
Plan for the Week:
Monday:
Class: Read Act 1, Scene IV
HW: Act 1 Vocab. is due tomorrow.
Tuesday:
Class: Read Act 1, Scene V
Continue to work on character posters
HW: Book Club #1 Book Review due Wed.
GrammarFlip Retakes tomorrow.
GrammarFlip Reflection also due tomorrow
Act 1 Review Due Thursday
Wednesday:
Class: GrammarFlip Retake
Finish group posters.
Membean begins again today. 45 minutes
Thursday:
Class: Act I review. Go over review
Begin Act II, Scene I
HW: Membean (Due Tues. midnight)
GrammarFlip (Due Mon. - see schedule)
Friday:
20% Time
I hope you had a fantastic Spring Break.
Plan for the Week:
Monday:
Class: Read Act 1, Scene IV
HW: Act 1 Vocab. is due tomorrow.
Tuesday:
Class: Read Act 1, Scene V
Continue to work on character posters
HW: Book Club #1 Book Review due Wed.
GrammarFlip Retakes tomorrow.
GrammarFlip Reflection also due tomorrow
Act 1 Review Due Thursday
Wednesday:
Class: GrammarFlip Retake
Finish group posters.
Membean begins again today. 45 minutes
Thursday:
Class: Act I review. Go over review
Begin Act II, Scene I
HW: Membean (Due Tues. midnight)
GrammarFlip (Due Mon. - see schedule)
Friday:
20% Time
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tuesday-March 29
A lot going on this week.
We've elected to take the GrammarFlip test with the Membean Test on Wednesday. The GrammarFlip test comes straight out of your practice, so brush up on the skills that are less familiar.
Also, this week... We are finishing our first book club novels. You will write a group book review of your novel and choose the novel you will read next.
We've elected to take the GrammarFlip test with the Membean Test on Wednesday. The GrammarFlip test comes straight out of your practice, so brush up on the skills that are less familiar.
Also, this week... We are finishing our first book club novels. You will write a group book review of your novel and choose the novel you will read next.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Week of March 7
Tuesday Night: You have book club tomorrow. You must print out your book club discussion sheet before coming to class. I will collect it and you will get points just for having it in the discussion. You will also turn it in online.
Wednesday: Introduction to the Holocaust mini-research project. You should have the picture you are going to use screen shot and inserted into your assignment. We will continue in class on Thursday.
Thursday: Continue to work on your research project.
Friday: 20% Day. If it is your day for a conference, be sure to write in your questions and comments before our conference.
Reminders:
Grammar Flip is Due on Mondays. We will have a mid-term assessment on Grammar through weeks 1-27 on Thursday, March 17. If you are not caught up, this is the time to get caught up.
Membean resets at midnight on Tues./Wed. You will have a larger assessment (45 pts) on Wed. March 16 in lieu of your weekly quiz.
You should continue to write your blogs weekly. Friday blog is dedicated to 20% Time.
Wednesday: Introduction to the Holocaust mini-research project. You should have the picture you are going to use screen shot and inserted into your assignment. We will continue in class on Thursday.
Thursday: Continue to work on your research project.
Friday: 20% Day. If it is your day for a conference, be sure to write in your questions and comments before our conference.
Reminders:
Grammar Flip is Due on Mondays. We will have a mid-term assessment on Grammar through weeks 1-27 on Thursday, March 17. If you are not caught up, this is the time to get caught up.
Membean resets at midnight on Tues./Wed. You will have a larger assessment (45 pts) on Wed. March 16 in lieu of your weekly quiz.
You should continue to write your blogs weekly. Friday blog is dedicated to 20% Time.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Wednesday, February 3
We have a few things going on for the new semester.
1. Blogging - you need to have a blog post that includes a picture or video at least 3x a week. This is a little less than what we started with at the beginning of January. Friday's blog post needs to be about your 20% Project.
2. GrammarFlip - You have three lessons to complete per week plus anything that you need to redo. Once you have fixed mistakes on any assignments you need to redo, please highlight the lesson and write "redone" so I know I need to regrade.
3. Membean - Vocabulary development. You need to complete 30 minutes per week in at least 2 sittings (no more than 15 min. at a time). Your cut off time each week is 11:59 pm every Tuesday night. You will have a small quiz at the beginning of the period every Wednesday.
Today you will calibrate your vocabulary level on Membean. Try to be as accurate and honest as possible, or you will end up in low level and you will be bored.
Class Codes:
Per. 1 - P2SQCPX
Per. 3 - P2SQDJ8
Per. 6 - P2SQDGQ
Per. 7 - P2SQ9RQ
Reminder:
20% Topic Proposals are due on Friday at the end of the period.
Also, be sure to turn in your Infographic assignment. TODAY!!!! Like, Right Now.
1. Blogging - you need to have a blog post that includes a picture or video at least 3x a week. This is a little less than what we started with at the beginning of January. Friday's blog post needs to be about your 20% Project.
2. GrammarFlip - You have three lessons to complete per week plus anything that you need to redo. Once you have fixed mistakes on any assignments you need to redo, please highlight the lesson and write "redone" so I know I need to regrade.
3. Membean - Vocabulary development. You need to complete 30 minutes per week in at least 2 sittings (no more than 15 min. at a time). Your cut off time each week is 11:59 pm every Tuesday night. You will have a small quiz at the beginning of the period every Wednesday.
Today you will calibrate your vocabulary level on Membean. Try to be as accurate and honest as possible, or you will end up in low level and you will be bored.
Class Codes:
Per. 1 - P2SQCPX
Per. 3 - P2SQDJ8
Per. 6 - P2SQDGQ
Per. 7 - P2SQ9RQ
Reminder:
20% Topic Proposals are due on Friday at the end of the period.
Also, be sure to turn in your Infographic assignment. TODAY!!!! Like, Right Now.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
New Semester, New Start
It is now officially 2nd semester and you are all starting with a clean slate.
Today we are going to begin developing our formal project proposals, doing some preliminary research, and checking out the rubrics.
As a reminder, your week 2 GrammarFlip was due when you came to class today. Don't forget about this. 30pts./wk adds up fast.
It is important that you use correct MLA format for citing sources over the course of this project. Here is the link to Purdue Owl to help you will all things MLA and a cheat sheet to help you.
Today we are going to begin developing our formal project proposals, doing some preliminary research, and checking out the rubrics.
As a reminder, your week 2 GrammarFlip was due when you came to class today. Don't forget about this. 30pts./wk adds up fast.
It is important that you use correct MLA format for citing sources over the course of this project. Here is the link to Purdue Owl to help you will all things MLA and a cheat sheet to help you.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Last day to turn in any assignments for 1st semester is tomorrow. It is in the end of the semester and nothing can be turned in after tomorrow.
Reminder, GrammarFlip week 2 is due Tuesday when you come to class.
Please make sure you catch up on your blogs. We will begin digging in to them next week.
Have a great three day weekend.
Reminder, GrammarFlip week 2 is due Tuesday when you come to class.
Please make sure you catch up on your blogs. We will begin digging in to them next week.
Have a great three day weekend.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tuesday, January 19
This is the last week of the semester. Any make-up work needs to be turned in on Google Classroom and by filling out this form, no later that Friday, Jan. 22. I will not accept any make-up work for any reason after that day.
This week we are wrapping up NaNoWrimo. We will peer edit the rest of the week. Your final story is due Friday, Jan. 22. Because it is the end of the semester, I cannot accept it late.
This week we are wrapping up NaNoWrimo. We will peer edit the rest of the week. Your final story is due Friday, Jan. 22. Because it is the end of the semester, I cannot accept it late.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Today will be a work day. You have several assignments you can work on.
1. Finish your BookTrack for your 6 second story. BookTracks are due on Thursday at the end of the period. You will have time on Thursday to finish up.
2. GrammarFlip - Lessons 1, 2, 3 are due Tuesday when you come into class. If you don't want homework over the 3-day weekend, you will want to get this done by Friday.
3. NaNoWriMo - We will begin revising tomorrow. Please have a section of your novel (no more than 800 words or 1-3 pages) copy and pasted on to a new Google Doc. You will share this document with your partner for editing and revising tomorrow.
4. Blogging - Don't forget to finish your daily blog.
Week at a Glance:
Wednesday: Partner revisions for NaNoWriMo. You need a section of your novel ready for review.
Thursday: Work period. You can work on BookTrack if you have not finished, NaNoWriMo or GrammarFlip.
Friday: 20% Time - Bad Idea Factory
1. Finish your BookTrack for your 6 second story. BookTracks are due on Thursday at the end of the period. You will have time on Thursday to finish up.
2. GrammarFlip - Lessons 1, 2, 3 are due Tuesday when you come into class. If you don't want homework over the 3-day weekend, you will want to get this done by Friday.
3. NaNoWriMo - We will begin revising tomorrow. Please have a section of your novel (no more than 800 words or 1-3 pages) copy and pasted on to a new Google Doc. You will share this document with your partner for editing and revising tomorrow.
4. Blogging - Don't forget to finish your daily blog.
Week at a Glance:
Wednesday: Partner revisions for NaNoWriMo. You need a section of your novel ready for review.
Thursday: Work period. You can work on BookTrack if you have not finished, NaNoWriMo or GrammarFlip.
Friday: 20% Time - Bad Idea Factory
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, Jan. 11
Congratulations to those of you who created a video for KQED Do Now. They were awesome. KQED wants to feature some of them on their website. Please have your parents fill out the release form handed out in class today.
Friday, Jan. 8
I am so excited. Today we started talking about the 20% project. I am looking forward to seeing the incredible projects you produce.
Here is the Moonshot Thinking video we watched in class. Enjoy!
Here is the Moonshot Thinking video we watched in class. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Thurday, Jan. 7
We began working on our BookTrack for Six Second Stories. We will continue to work on it next week.
HW:
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the Christmas card and Figurative Language book.
HW:
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the Christmas card and Figurative Language book.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Tuesday, January 5
Day 2 of Blogging:
I love seeing all the creativity that is going into your blogs. I can't wait to begin reading and commenting.
The first 10 min. of class will be for you to blog or work on GrammarFlip (starting today).
Here is the Grammar Flip Schedule. I have also added a calendar to this blog so that you can keep track of when Grammar Flip (GF) is due. All of your writing goes on your GrammarFlip Schedule document. Remember that we do not officially begin until next week, so anything you do this week, will get you ahead. Good luck and have fun.
I love seeing all the creativity that is going into your blogs. I can't wait to begin reading and commenting.
The first 10 min. of class will be for you to blog or work on GrammarFlip (starting today).
Here is the Grammar Flip Schedule. I have also added a calendar to this blog so that you can keep track of when Grammar Flip (GF) is due. All of your writing goes on your GrammarFlip Schedule document. Remember that we do not officially begin until next week, so anything you do this week, will get you ahead. Good luck and have fun.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Happy New Year!!!
Welcome back. I'm looking forward to a great 2016.
Today we are all about blogs. You are going to create a blog on Blogger and begin your blogging challenge. Here is the assignment that is also available on Google Classroom.
The rules for the blogging challenge is simple:
Today we are all about blogs. You are going to create a blog on Blogger and begin your blogging challenge. Here is the assignment that is also available on Google Classroom.
The rules for the blogging challenge is simple:
Take/use an interesting photo - Your photo can be recent or older. It can be related to school or not. Fridays will be reserved for a 20 Time photo.
* Tell us where the photo came from - Did you take it? Did someone else?
* Write something to go along with the photo - You could tell a story about the photo or something else that is on your mind related to the photo.
* End with a Question - Get your readers thinking about your post. These question should help to start a discussion in your comments section.
* Write every day and have fun - You will look back on this at the end of 2016 and remember what was going on daily.
Blog Entry #1
For your first blog entry, please tell us a little about yourself and what you hope to gain from blogging. Then write three goals that you have for the new year. One should academic and one should be personal, the third can be anything you want it to be. Don't forget to include a picture and tell us where it came from.
For an example, you can take a look at my blog.
Most importantly, have fun.
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