Friday 11/13
Read and answer questions for Rebecca Ch. 1-9; note the reading calendar on
the announcement section of the website.
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Thurs. 11/12
Study for Wk 11 TEST
Honors: "More Break Time" Use your Comma Rules handout
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Wednesday 11/11
1. Buy your ticket to OUaM--shows are Wed., Thur., & Fri.
2. "Tell Me Where You're From" & "Latin Words & Phrases" Handout
1st Period--Write your final version of "Masque" Constructed Response
*Everyone check out the reading calendar on the Announcements section of this
website.
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Tuesday 11/10
1. Wk 11 Sentences
2. Buy your ticket to OUaM--shows are Wed., Thur., & Fri.
3. "Tell Me Where You're From" & "Latin Words & Phrases" Handout
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Monday 11/9
1. Wk 11 Sentences
2. Buy your ticket to Once Upon a Matress-shows are Wed., Thurs., & Fri.
3. Turn in your Career Center Permission Slip tomorrow. Last day.
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Monday 11/2
*No Wk 10 Sentences; however, we will still have a vocab test on Friday.
Read "Masque of the Red Death" Rdg Ck Quiz tomorrow
Everyone work on your comfort card for the parts of speech test
Enriched--wkbk p. 23-26 evens
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Thurs. 10/29
Wk 9 TEST
Enriched--Lessons 11 & 12 EVENS; no writing links
Honors--Parts of Speech Review; wkbk pgs. 23-26 all; work on comfort card
*Get a head start on this weekend's reading assignment, it might free up some
time for you later. You will need to read Edgar Alan Poe's Masque of the Red
Death in your gold lit. book. I have posted some reading guide questions on
the handouts page to help you understand the story (the language is a bit
old-fashioned.) You will have a reading check quiz on this story on this on
Monday.
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Wed. 10/28
Enriched-Prep handout front and back use the chart from Les. 10
Honors-Lessons 11 & 12 EVENS; no writing links
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Tuesday 10/27
Wk 9 Sentences
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Monday 10/26
Wk 9 Sentences (Wed)
Enriched p. 19 wkbk all *Use the Prepositions charts on p. 67 from last
night's homework.
Honors-Finish reading "The Censors"
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Friday 10/23
Enriched:
1)Read the Before You Read and "The Censors" in your gold lit book
2)Lesson 10 ODDS read the info at the top of pg. 67
Honors: Mountain Climber assignment
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Thursday 10/22
Everyone--Study for Wk 8 TEST
Honors--Prepositions wkbk. pgs. 19-20 all; notes on prepositions are available
on Handouts.
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Wed. 10/21
1. Read "Open Window" in your gold lit. book. Be prepared for a reading check
quiz tomorrow.
Enriched--wkbk p. 17 all; draw an arrow from the underlined adverb to the word
being modified.
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Tuesday 10/20
1. GET YOUR PROGRESS REPORT SIGNED ON THE SIGNATURE LINE (10 pts)
2. Wk 8 Sentences
Enriched--Adverbs Lesson 9 p. 63-66 EVENS ONLY, no writing link
Honors--Adverbs wkbk pgs. 17 & 18 ALL, follow the directions
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Monday 10/19
Wk 8 Sentences (Wed.)
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Thurs. 10/15
Cliches handout front and back
*Hint: On the Cleo side there are a total of 20 cliches or worn out comparisons.
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Wednesday 10/14
1. Study for Wk 7 Test
2. "The Lottery" Constructed Response Questions. Make sure your answer
includes the three elements we discussed yesterday. These questions can be
found on the Handouts page.
3. Using End Marks handout--"Put an End to That!" Use the 6 Rules of End Marks
to complete this activity (due tomorrow). Make sure to circle the end marks
which you add to the passage. Both the handout and the rules are also on Handouts.
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Tuesday 10/13
Wk 7 Sentences.
*If you will not be in class due to the PSAT, make sure you come by earlier or
later in the day to turn in your sentences and to pick up your missed work.
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Monday 10/12
Week 7 Sentences are due on WED.
*Don't forget the vocab. test is on Thursday this week.
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Friday 10/9
Finish reading "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, you can find this under
Links. Prepare for your reading check quiz on Monday by answering the Study
Guide Questions (on Handouts).
*I love this story because of the irony. DON'T SPOIL IT FOR ANYONE.
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Thurs.
Ch. 2 Analogies are due at the beginning of class on Friday.
Study for Wk 6 test.
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Wednesday
Ch. 2 Analogies are due at the beginning of class on Friday.
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Tuesday 10/6
Wk 6 Sentences
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Monday 10/05
1. Grammar workbook pages 57-58 evens only, omit writing link on p. 58
2. Wk 6 sentence are due on Wed.
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Thursday 10/1
ENRICHED ONLY: Get your parent permission form signed and returned for two
homework passes (due Fri.)Extra forms are on the handouts section, please
print out both the front and back of the permission form .
Everyone:
Study for Wk 5 TEST
The Princess Bride Scavenger Hunt is due on Monday.
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Wednesday 9/30
ENRICHED ONLY: Get your parent permission form signed and returned for two
homework passes (due Fri.)Extra forms are on the handouts section, please
print out both the front and back of the permission form .
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Monday 9/28 & Tuesday 9/29
Wk 5 Sentences are due on Wednesday
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Friday 9/25
Read "Through the Tunnel" you will have a reading check quiz on Monday.
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Thurs. 9/24
H/E
1. Study for Wk 4 Vocab. Test
2. Complete the Capitalization worksheets front and back (#3 & 4). Highlight
words that need to be capitalized. Don't forget the spelling box.
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Wed. 9/23
H/E
1. Read in your lit. book "Everyday Use." Use the Table of Contents to find
this selection. We will have a reading check quiz on Thursday over this story.
2. Finish the long sheet that you picked up yesterday in class. Front and back
(Les. 3 & 4).
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Tues. 9/22
H/E
1. Wk 4 Sentences. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods must turn these sentences into
me sometime tomorrow since they will miss this class due to the PLAN test.
2. Read in your lit. book "Everyday Use." Use the Table of Contents to find
this selection. We will have a reading check quiz on Thursday over this story.
3. Finish the long sheet that you picked up yesterday in class. Front and back
(Les. 3 & 4).
Don't forget to report to your PLAN testing room first thing tomorrow morning.
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Monday 9/21/09
Honors & Enriched
1. Lesson 5 Action Verbs: Transitive and Intransitive p. 55-56 ALL. omit the
Writing Link on p. 56.
Directions to be changed: circle or highlight instead of underlining.
IN=intransitive. All other directions remain the same.
2. Wk 4 Sentences due Wed. Please complete the workbook pages before you
write your sentences.
*Picture Day it tomorrow! Brush your teeth and wear a smile :)
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Friday 9/18/09
Honors & Enriched
Define the Literary Terms on your own paper. (You can find a copy of these
terms on the handouts section of this website.) Skip a line between each
definition so you will have space for future notes and/or examples. Do not
use a dictionary. All notes must be handwritten.
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Thurs. 9/17/09
Honors & Enriched
1. Euphemism handout--"Doublespeak" (available on Handouts)
2. Wk 3 Vocabulary TEST tomorrow!
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Wed. 9/16/09
Honors & Enriched
1. ELA workbook p. 10 & 11 ALL. Make sure you read the sentences carefully;
don't just look at the underlined word.
2. A Separate Peace Test tomorrow; multiple choice.
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Tuesday 9/15/09
Honors & Enriched
1. Grammar Les. 8 Adjectives Odd #s only (p. 61-62)
2. Wk 3 Sentences due tomorrow. Make sure you do the workbook pages first.
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Monday 9/14/09
Honors & Enriched
1. Responding to Ch. 11-13 from A Separate Peace. Answer questions #1-6 with
complete sentences.
2. Get your Progress Report signed (10 pt grade)
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Friday 9/11/09
Honors & Enriched
1. Grammar Lessons 3 & 4 Pronouns (p. 51-54) ODDS only. When the directions
tell you to underline, you need to highlight instead. All other directions
remain the same.
2. Start on Wk 3 workbook pages. Workbooks were handed out in each class on
Friday except First Period, who will get their books on Monday.
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Thurs. 9/10/09
Honors & Enr.
1. Study for Wk 2 Vocab. test
2. Grammar Les. 1 & 2 (p. 47-50) Even numbers only; omit "Writing Link" on p.
50. Make sure you read the information at the top of each section. This is a
good review of the types of nouns.
2nd Period--You will be doing this work tomorrow in class.
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Wed. 9/9/09
Hon. & Enr.
Finish the Capitalization handout (front & back)
#1 Let's Be Proper
#2 What a Capital Idea
If you finished this in class, kudos! You have a night off! Enjoy this; it
doesn't happen very often;)
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Tues. 9/8/09
Hon. & Enr.
1. Finish your notes on the capitalization rules. If you don't have a green
textbook at home use the link on my website.
2. Wk 2 Sentences. Please use the correct format.
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Fanstastic Friday 9/4/09
Hon. & Enr.
1. Responding to Ch. 1-6 from A Separate Peace--answer questions #1-5 with
complete sentences.
2. Extra Credit Opportunity (up to 10 pts) due Tues.--you can find this on the
back of the Responding handout.
3. Wk 2 Sentences are due on Wednesday. Get a head start!
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Thurs. 9/3/09
Hon. & Enr:
Study for Wk 1 Vocabulary Test
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Wed. 9/2/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Read the Background handout for "A Separate Peace"
2. Answer the Responding Questions #1-6 using complete sentences. Be aware
that some items contain multiple questions.
3. Start studying for your Wk 1 Vocab. Test on Friday.
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Tues. 9/1/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Wk 1 Sentences--Choose 10 words from week one. You will need to identify
the part of speech and 3 familiar synonyms. Then use the word appropriately in
a sentence. We will go over the format tomorrow, or you can see the format on
the handouts section of my website.
2. Raisin Unit Test on Wednesday
*Raisin Study Guide Questions are optional. These can help you prepare for
the test.
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Mon. 8/31/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Complete Week 1 Days 1-5 handouts.
2. Wk 1 Sentences--Choose 10 words from week one. You will need to identify
the part of speech and 3 familiar synonyms. Then use the word appropriately in
a sentence. We will go over the format tomorrow, or you can see the format on
the handouts section of my website.
3. Raisin Unit Test on Wednesday
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Fri. 8/28/09
Honors & Enriched:
Raisin Vocabulary Sheet--using the context clues, create a thorough definition
for the underlined words.
*Do not use a dictionary.
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Thurs. 8/27/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Langston Hughes poems and questions Handout (available on "Handouts").
Answer the questions with complete
sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Please skip a line between each
answer. It will be easier to read.
2. I need FEES NOW!
*Tomorrow is the last day for the 5 Pt Bonus for the Parent email. Remind
your parental figures.
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Wed. 8/26/09
Honors & Enriched:
Many people told me that they had technical difficulties with viewing my
website and the link. I'll give you another night to read the article.
If you still need to turn in your supplies or fees, do so NOW.
*I need parents to email me by this Friday for you to receive your bonus points.
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Tues. 8/25/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Complete "Actions Speak Louder Thank Words" handout (available on "Handouts")
2. Read the article from the Raisin link on Ms. Anderson's web site.
3. A few of you still need to turn in fees and supplies. I NEED THESE NOW!
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Mon. 8/24/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Please bring all fees and supplies ASAP. Let me know if we need to make
other arrangements.
2. Complete the Raisin Character Chart*. You do not have to use complete
sentences. Use the play to help fill in the chart.
*This is available on the Handouts section of my web page.
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Fri. 8/21/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. I need all fees and supplies by Monday! Let me know if this is a problem.
2. You need to bring a copy of A Raisin in the Sun to class every day next week.
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Thurs. 8/20/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Bring to class: fees, supplies (pens, highlighter, folder), all forms
2. BioBox due tomorrow!
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Wed. 8/19/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Bring to class: fees, supplies (pens, highlighter, folder), all forms
2. A Separate Peace Reading Check Quiz tomorrow!
3. BioBox- 8/21 (Fri)
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Tues., 8/18/09
Honors & Enriched:
1. Bring to class: fees, supplies (pens, highlighter, folder), all forms
2. Mulitple Intelligence Survey (follow the directions)
3. BioBox- 8/21 (Fri)
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Monday, 8/17/09
Honors & Enriched:
Take home the Class Rules and Procedures Page. Get this signed by your
parents and return to class. All class supplies are due Fri. Aug. 21.
*Make sure you have read both Summer Reading books. A Separate Peace & A
Raisin in the Sun.
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