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6/17/08-THERE WILL BE NO MORE WORDS OF THE DAY FOR THE REST OF THIS SCHOOL
YEAR-
THE REMAINING HOMEWORK IS AS FOLLOWS:
1) ACCELERATED READER CLOSES TOMORROW- THOSE STUDENTS WAITING TO TAKE THE
TEST FOR THE PEARL WILL BE ABLE TO DO SO AFTER WEDNESDAY!
2) POETRY ANTHOLOGIES WERE GIVEN OUT TODAY! STUDENTS WHO BROKE CONTRACT AND
RECEIVED A 50 ARE BEING GIVEN ONE LAST CHANCE TO FIX THEIR ANTHOLOGIES.
THEY
MUST BE RE-SUBMITTED TOMORROW! NO LATE RE-SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
6/13/08-WOTD: TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA-(noun)- An irrational fear of the number 13.
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR- 3 school days left before it closes!
2) Study for Pearl Unit test!
6/12/2008-OBSEQUIOUS-(adj)-Tending to over-praise or over-flatter; A "suck-
up" is obsequious!
1) Read for AR- 4 school days left before it closes!
2) Study for Pearl Unit test!
6/11/08-FACADE-(noun)- A false front
1) Read for AR- 5 school days left before it closes!
2) Study for Pearl Unit test!
6/10/08-IRRELEVANT-(adj)-Not pertaining to the present subject
1) Read for AR- 6 school days left before it closes!
2) Study for Pearl Unit test!
6/9/08-WOTD: DECEPTION-(noun)-An action done through concealing or deceiving
methods; trickery
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for The Pearl quiz, chaps 1-3, for Thursday.
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by June 18th
3) Study for WOTD test for next Monday!
4) Study for upcoming poetry unit test!
6/6/08-WOTD: DISCREETLY-(adv)-done in a secretive, sneaky way
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR-you need 25 points by 6/18-any parent who requests this grade
will be given it!
2)Study for WOTD test on the 16th-it's the last one!
3) Study for the Poetry final exam!
4) Study for The Pearl quiz on chaps. 1-3
6/5/08-WOTD: INSIPID-(adj)-Dull; flavorless
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR-you need 25 points by 6/18-any parent who requests this grade
will be given it!
2)Study for WOTD test on the 16th-it's the last one!
3) Study for the Poerty final exam!
4) Study for The Pearl quiz on chaps. 1-3
6/4/08-WOTD: NONE
6/3/08-WOTD: NONE
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: You need 25 points by June 18th
2) Study for Night Unit Test on Thursday!
6/2/08-WOTD: CACOPHONY-(noun)-A harsh, grating sounds; state of being
noisily
out of tune
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: You need 25 points by June 18th
2) Study for Night Unit Test on Thursday!
5/30/08-WOTD: GAMIN-(noun)-Literally, a "child of the streets"
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: You need 25 points by June 18th
2) Study for Night Unit Test on Thursday!
5/29/08-WOTD: UTOPIA-(noun)-A perfect, idyllic society or world
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: You need 25 points by June 18th
2) Study for Night Unit Test on Thursday!
3) Complete study guide for The Pearl
5/28/08-WOTD: EXUBERANT-(adj)-Full of joyous enthusiasm
1) Read Chapter 5 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions up to and including chapter 5
3) Holocaust Poem due Tomorrow
5) Read for AR-25 points due by June 18th
6) Poetry anthology is due June 2nd
7) Study for Night Quiz on chapters 5-9 for Thursday!
5/27/08-WOTD: ARRAYED-(vb)-Dressed in impressive attire
HOMEWORK:
1) Read Chapter 4 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions up to and including chapter 4-This will be
checked tomorrow!
3) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
4) Holocaust Poem due Thursday
5) Read for AR-25 points due by June 18th
6) Poetry anthology is due June 2nd
7) Study for Night Quiz on chapters 5-9 for Thursday!
5/22/08-WOTD: WARBLED-(vb)-Sung in trilling (rising and falling) notes or
tones
HOMEWORK:
1) Read chapter 3 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions for chapter 3
3) Work on Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
4) Work on Holocaust Poem assignment
5) Study for WOTD test May 28th
5/21/08-WOTD: Misogyny-n-A hatred or mistreatment of women
HOMEWORK:
1) Read chapter 3 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions for chapter 3
3) Work on Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
4) Work on Holocaust Poem assignment
5) Study for WOTD test May 28th
6) Team 5 teacher poem is due tomorrow!
5/20/08-WOTD: DECEITFUL-(adj)- Marked by sneakiness; falseness
HOMEWORK:
1) Read chapter 2 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions for chapter 2
3) Work on Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
4) Work on Team 5 Teacher poem-due Thursday
5) Study for WOTD test May 28th
5/19/08-WOTD: DAMASKED-(adj)-Having (pink) wavy lines
HOMEWORK:
1) Read chapter 1 of The Pearl
2) Answer study guide questions for chapter 2
3) Work on Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
4) Work on Team 5 Teacher poem-due Thursday
5) Study for WOTD test May 28th
5/16/08-WOTD: TANKA-(noun)-A form of poetry similar to a HAIKU, but with two
additional lines with 7 syllables each.
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: 25 points needed by June 18th
2) Work on your Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
3) Study for WOTD test May 28th
4) Team 5 Teacher Teacher Poem-COMPLETE rough draft due Thursday!
5/15/08-WOTD: HAIKU-(noun)-A form of poetry that originated from Japan, in
which there are three lines of 5-7-5 syllables, respectively
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: 25 points needed by June 18th
2) Work on your Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
3) Study for WOTD test May 28th
4) Team 5 Teacher Teacher Poem-COMPLETE rough draft due Thursday!
5/14/08-WOTD: LIMERICK-(noun)-A 5 lined poem with a rhyme scheme of A-A-B-B-A
with a set meter of stressed syllables as follows: 3-3-2-2-3
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: 25 points needed by June 18th
2) Work on your Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
3) Study for WOTD test May 28th
4) Team 5 Teacher Teacher Poem-COMPLETE rough draft due Thursday!
5/13/08-WOTD: METER-(noun)-The arrangement of stressed and unstressed
syllables within a line of poetry
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: 25 points needed by June 18th
2) Work on your Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
3) Study for WOTD test May 28th
4) Team 5 Teacher Teacher Poem-COMPLETE rough draft due Thursday!
5/12/08-WOTD: SONNET-(noun)-A type of poetry consisting of 14 lines, with a
set rhyme scheme and meter
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR: 25 points needed by June 18th
2) Work on your Poetry Anthology-due June 2nd
3) Study for WOTD test May 28th
4) Team 5 Teacher Poem-COMPLETE rough draft due Thursday!
HOMEWORK:
1) Song Lyric for Poetry Anthology due Wednesday
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by June 18th
5/9/08-WOTD: LUCIDITY-(noun)-Clarity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Lucidity
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Monday!
2) Work on Poetry Anthology: Song Lyric is due next Wednesday!
3) Read for AR- 25 points by June 18th-Many students are failing AR at this
point!
5/8/08 WOTD: PESTILENTIAL-(adj)-Morally dangerous; deadly
HOMEWORK:
1) Quiz on Night, chaps 1-4 on Friday! That's tomorrow!
2) WOTD test on Monday!
3) Song lyrics due next Wednesday!
4) AR 25 points by June 18th!
5/7/08 WOTD: HERMETICALLY-(adv)-Air-tight, as in sealed
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Night quiz, Chaps 1-4, for Friday!
2) Study for WOTD test Monday!
3) Work on Poetry Anthology-SONG LYRIC is due next Wednesday!
4) Read for AR-you need 25 points by June 18
5/6/08-WOTD: TRUNCHEON-(noun)-A short, thick-handled club; a billy club; a
night stick
HOMEWORK:
1) 3 Appeal poems due tomorrow! Continue working on your poetry anthology
2) Read for AR- you need 12 points by tomorrow!
3) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
5/5/08-WOTD: PREMONITON-(noun)- A forewarning; an advance notice of
something
that is about to occur
HOMEWORK:
1) 3 Appeal Poems due Wednesday!
2) Study for WOTD test next Monday
3) AR: 12 points by This Wednesday!
4/30/08-WOTD: WAIFLIKE-(adj)-Having the thin, hungry appearance of an
orphaned child
HOMEWORK:
1) AR-12 points by May 7th
2) Work on poetry anthology-3 APPEAL POEMS due by next Wednesday!
4/29/08 WOTD: CABBALA-(n)- Jewish books of religious mysticism
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR- you need 12 points by May 7th
2) Work on Poetry Anthology packet-Due June 2nd
4/28/08 WOTD: HOLOCAUST-(noun)-Literally, "Destruction by Fire"
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR- you need 12 points by May 7th
2) Work on Poetry Anthology packet-Due June 2nd
4/9/08-WOTD: BENIGN-(adj)-Good; kind; harmless
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado test tomorrow!
2) Work on Auto-bio poem- it is due FRIDAY!
3) Complete Much Ado re-write- Due Friday!
4) Read for AR- 12 points due by May 7th
5) Translate Ovid's Metamorphoses into Aramaic, while maintaining its
original dactylic hexameter form. No credit will be given for those
students who accidentally use an anceps in place of the sixth foot- it MUST
BE a spondee! Due Rrôtâ-
4/8/08-WOTD: INCANDESCENCE-(noun)- A glowing, shimmering light
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado test Thursday!
2) Work on Auto-bio poem- it is due FRIDAY!
3) Complete Much Ado re-write- Due Friday!
4) Read for AR- 12 points due by May 7th
5) Translate Ovid's Metamorphoses into Aramaic, while maintaining its
original dactylic hexameter form. No credit will be given for those
students who accidentally use an anceps in place of the sixth foot- it MUST
BE a spondee!
4/7/08--WOTD: PERCEPTIBLE-(adj)-Noticeable; capable of being seen or noticed
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado test Thursday!
2) Work on Auto-bio poem- it is due FRIDAY!
3) Complete Much Ado re-write- Due Friday!
4) Read for AR- 12 points due by May 7th
5) Build a trebuchet- we invade team 6 in the morning-Please note that
loaded trebuchets will not be allowed on the buses!
4/308-WOTD: DISSEMBLING(vb)-Lying; hiding one's true feelings
4/2/08-WOTD: VAGUENESS (noun)- A lack of clarity; a distortion
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado test Thursday!
2) Floss after meals
4/1/08-WOTD: POULTICE (noun)- A compress placed upon an injury
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado test Thursday!
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http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/index.html
http://petelevin.com/shakespeare.htm
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/onenightofshakespeare/onenightofshakes
p
eare_insults.shtml
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GRADES HAVE BEEN POSTED! WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW YOUR CHILD'S AVERAGE FOR
ENGLISH?
3/31/08-WOTD: WRITHED-(vb)-Twisted; turned; contorted
HOMEWORK
1) Studt for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Bring in Washington Med Forms- they were due last Friday!
3) Read for AR-Closes Wednesday!
4) Study for Much Ado Unit Test for next Tuesday!
3/28/08-BOUGAINVILLAEA-(noun)-A tropical vine with large, colorful flowers
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test April 1st
2) AR- You need 25 AR points by next Tuesday- there are 4 days left!
3) Complete study guide for ACT V of Much Ado About Nothing
3/27/08-WOTD: DISCONTENT-(noun)-Unhappiness
HOMEWORK:
1) FINAL COPY of MAAN essay is due TOMORROW!
2) AR-25 points due by next Wednesday
3) Study for WOTD test April 1st
4) Washington Med forms are due by the 28th
3/26/08-WOTD: SEMBLANCE-(noun)-Deceptive outward appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) FINAL COPY of MAAN essay is due FRIDAY!
2) AR-25 points due by next Wednesday
3) Study for WOTD test April 1st
4) Washington Med forms are due by the 28th
5) Study for quiz on ACT IV tomorrow!
3/25/08-WOTD: UNDULATING-(vb)-Moving in a wavy, swaying motion
HOMEWORK:
1) FINAL COPY of MAAN essay is due FRIDAY!
2) AR-25 points due by next Wednesday
3) Study for WOTD test April 1st
4) Washington Med forms are due by the 28th
5) Study for quiz on ACT IV Thursday!
3/19/08: WOTD: BULWARK-(noun)-A structure made to defend against harm
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Much Ado study guide-SHOULD BE COMPLETED AFTER TODAY'S READING!
2) Washington med forms are due BY March 28- please get them in as early as
possible!
3) Read for Accelerated Reader- you need 25 points by April 2nd!
4) March 25th- ROUGH DRAFT of Much Ado essay is due!
5) March 28th FINAL DRAFT of Much Ado essay is due!
3/18/08: WOTD: INDIGENT-(noun)-The needy or the poor (Isn't it interesting
that the root of this word means "original or native peoples"?)
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Much Ado study guide up to question #10
2) Washington med forms are due BY March 28- please get them in as early as
possible!
3) Read for Accelerated Reader- you need 25 points by April 2nd!
4) March 25th- ROUGH DRAFT of Much Ado essay is due!
5) March 28th FINAL DRAFT of Much Ado essay is due!
3/17/08-WOTD:FEINTED-(vb)-Made a motion of attack
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for ACT IV, up to number 6
2) BRING IN MEDICAL FORMS FOR WASHINGTON
3/14/08-WOTD: AVARICE-(noun)-Extreme greediness
HOMEWORK:
1) Please bring in medical forms for Washington as soon as possible
2) read for Acclerated Reader-Period 1, remember to bring in your AR books
on
Monday!
3/13/08-WOTD: PLAINTIVELY-(adv)-Sorrowfully; sadly; done in a mournful way
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MAAN quiz, ACTS I-III, for tomorrow!
2) Read for AR! BRING IN YOUR AR BOOKS TO CLASS FOR FRIDAY!
3) COMPLETE HEALTH FORMS FOR WASHINGTON DC! THEY MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3/28!
3/12/08-WOTD: INORDINATE-(adj)-An excessive amount; over the top; "off the
hook"
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MAAN quiz, ACTS I-III, for Friday
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday
3) Read for AR!
4) COMPLETE HEALTH FORMS FOR WASHINGTON DC! THEY MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3/28!
3/11/08 WOTD: ABSURDITY-(noun) Something that is ridiculous, unbelievable,
or
unreasonable
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MAAN quiz, ACTS I-III, for Friday
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday
3) Read for AR!
4) COMPLETE HEALTH FORMS FOR WASHINGTON DC! THEY MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3/28!
3/10/08-WOTD: RELEVANT-(adj)-Belonging to; pertaining to
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for MAAN quiz, ACTS I-III, for Friday
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday
3) Read for AR!
4) COMPLETE HEALTH FORMS FOR WASHINGTON DC! THEY MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3/28!
3/7/08-WOTD: DISPENSE-(vb)-To give out; to distribute
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your Much Ado about nothing study guide questions for ACT III-As
of today, all classes should be done with this study guide!
2) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
3) Study for Much Ado quiz on ACTS I-III next Friday
4) Bring in Washington money- it is due today!
5) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3/6/08-WOTD: INCLINATION-(noun)-A tendency towards a particular choice, or
action
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete your Much Ado about nothing study guide questions for ACT III
2) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
3) Study for Much Ado quiz on ACTS I-III next Friday
4) Bring in Washington money- it is due tomorrow!
5) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3/5/08-WOTD: TENACIOUS-(adj)-Stubborn; persistent; not easily dissuaded
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions up to or around question #8 for ACT III
2) Study for QUIZ on ACTS I-III of Much Ado next week
3) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3/4/08-WOTD: DERELICTION-(noun)-A failure to do one's duty or fulfill one's
responsibilities
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to read for AR-25 points needed by April 2nd
2) Complete study guide questions for Act III of Much Ado, up to question #3
3/3/08-WOTD: EXTERMINATE-(vb)-To rid of completely; to annihilate
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to read for AR-25 points needed by April 2nd
2/29/08-WOTD: TARNATION-(n)-Damnation; An expression used to convey disgust
HOMEWORK:
1) Continue to read for AR-25 points needed by April 2nd
2/28/08-WOTD: ASYLUM-(noun)-A refuge for the sick or the mentally
insane
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Washington Room assignment sheets are due tomorrow!
3) Read for AR-25 points needed by April 2nd.
2/27/08-WOTD: SIMILITUDE-(noun)-Comparison; a similarity
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Review room assignment sheets and balance sheet with your parents-room
assignment sheets are due by Friday!
4) Third marking period grades have been posted- Do you know what your
child's grade is in English?
2/26/08-WOTD: CUSTOMARY-(adj)-Usual; expected;habitual
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Review room assignment sheets and balance sheet with your parents-room
assignment sheets are due by Friday!
4) Third marking period grades have been posted- Do you know what your
child's grade is in English?
5) Study guide for ACT II of Much Ado should be completed tonight!
2/25/08-WOTD: BLASPHEMER-(noun)-Someone who is blatantly disrespectful
towards a belief, usually religious in nature
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Review room assignment sheets and balance sheet with your parents-room
assignment sheets are due by Friday!
4) Third marking period grades have been posted- Do you know what your
child's grade is in English?
5) Work on Much Ado Study guides
2/22/08: HELLION-(noun)-A mischievous child
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Third marking period grades have been posted- Do you know what your
child's grade is in English?
4) Work on study guide for Much Ado
2/20/08-WOTD: BRAZEN-(adj)-Rudely bold or impudent; forgetting one's "place"
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Wednesday
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Complete Much Ado study guide questions for ACT II
4) Magazine Fundraiser due February 26th.
2/19/08-WOTD: HEATHEN-(noun)-One who is considered uncivilized due to a lack
of religious belief
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Wednesday
2) Read for AR-25 points needed by 4/2
3) Complete Much Ado study guide questions for ACT II
4) Magazine Fundraiser postcards due tomorrow!
Magazine Fundraiser due February 26th.
2/14/08-WOTD: SEPULCHRE-(noun)- A tomb or grave
HOMEWORK-
1) Read for AR! 12 points needed by 2/20!
2) Complete study guide questions for Much Ado
2/12/08-WOTD: COMPENSATE-(vb)-To make up for
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado Quiz on "Shakespeare's" life and Act I of Much Ado...
2) Read for Accelerated Reader-8 days left to get 12 points!
2/11/08-WOTD: FLOUT-(vb)-To taunt; tease
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado Quiz on "Shakespeare's" life and Act I of Much Ado...
2) Read for Accelerated Reader-9 days left to get 12 points!
2/8/08-WOTD: ENIGMATICAL-(adj)-Mysterious; puzzling
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Much Ado Quiz on "Shakespeare's" life and Act I of Much Ado...
2) Read for Accelerated Reader-12 days left to get 12 points!
2/7/08-WOTD: EPITHET-(Noun)- A word or phrase that characterizes a person
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR- 12 points needed by February 2oth
2/6/08-WOTD: PLAINTIFFS-(noun)-The complaining party in a lawsuit
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR- 12 points needed by February 2oth
2/5/08-WOTD: INCENSED-(vb)-Drove to anger; caused someone to become angry
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR- 12 points needed by February 2oth
2/4/08-WOTD:EARNEST (adj)-Seriousness; sincerity
1) Study for WOTD test Friday!
2) Read for AR- 12 points needed by February 2oth
1/31/08-WOTD: Dissembler-n- a liar; a prevaricator
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete study guide questions for Much Ado Act I for as far as
you’ve read in class
2) Read for Accelerated Reader
3) Bring in Washington Money
4) Last day to order a Team V tee shirt is tomorrow! See Healy's documents
to get an order form!
1/30/08-WOTD: REVERENCE-(noun)-A deep, spiritual, profound respect for
someone or something
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete up to question #2 from Much Ado ACT I Study Guide
2) Bring in Washington money
3) Bring in TEAM V tee shirt money! Please give it to Ms. McGarvey! It's
due by This Friday!
1/29/08-WOTD: PERJURY-(noun)-the act of lying while under oath, or lying
after promising to tell the truth
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR- 12 points by 2/20
2) Bring in Washington $$$$
3) Team V tee shirt money and order forms are due by Friday!
1/28/08-WOTD: MALEFACTORS-(noun)-wrong- or evil-doers; antagonists
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR-12 points needed by 2/20
2) Bring in Washington money!
3) Due to ELA Field testing, MLA re-writes will be collected on Wednesday,
January 3oth!
1/25/08: WOTD:REQUITE-(vb)-To give back; to return in equal amounts,
reciprocate
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Study guide for Much Ado About Nothing, ACT I
1/24/08-WOTD: COUNSEL-(vb)-To give advice to
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete MLA brochure re-write!
2) One day left for AR! Read!
1/23/08-SUFFICIENCY-(noun)- A sufficient quantity of something
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for tomorrow's WOTD test
2) Read for Accelerated Reader- only 2 days left to read a book and earn 12
points for Accelerated Reader
3) Complete your MLA brochure- they are due Tuesday! Students wishing to
have re-write credit applied to this marking period must turn in a perfect
revision by this Friday!
1/22/08-WOTD: PIETY-(noun)-Kind-hearted, merciful, or good acts done out of
a sense of moral or religious obligation
HOMEWORK:
1) Read for AR-closes Friday! All students need 12 points!
2) MLA brochure re-writes are due Tuesday! However, students may turn them
in early to have a re-write grade count towards this marking period's grade!
3) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
4) Bring in Washington DC money! A letter will go home following this
payment to notify each parent/student as to the remaining balance!
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STATE STANDARDIZED TEST BEGINS NEXT TUESDAY!
Please have your child review from the ELA practice book given,as well as
review the ELA sheets we have given in class!
1/18/08-WOTD: REDEMPTION-(noun)-The state of forgiveness after having
committed a wrong-doing
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
2) Read for AR! Students need 12 points by next FRIDAY!!! READ, dang it
all!
3) Bring in Washington money!
1/17/08-WOTD: SEXTON-(noun)-A person who oversees the physical maintenance
of a church
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
2) Read for AR! Students need 12 points by next FRIDAY!!! READ, dang it
all!
3) Bring in Washington money!
1/16/08-WOTD: REMORSE-(Noun)-Regret or sorrow for having done something wrong
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
2) Read for AR! Students need 12 points by next FRIDAY!!! READ, dang it
all!
3) Bring in Washington money!
1/15/08-WOTD: PERCHANCE-(adv.)-Perhaps; maybe
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
2) Read for AR! Students need 12 points by next FRIDAY!!! READ, dang it
all!
3) Bring in Washington money!
1/14/08-SMIRCHED-(vb)-Brought disgrace upon
HOMEWORK:
Get a good night's rest, and review your ELA SSRRR steps-
Bring in two #2 pencils, and a highliter
1/11/08-WOTD: CATECHIZING-(vb)-The teaching of a moral lesson!
1) MLA BROCHURE IS DUE MONDAY!
1/10/08-WOTD: VANQUISHED-(vb)-Conquered; overpowered
1/9/08-WOTD: COUNTERPOISE-(vb)-To balance out or make equal
1/8/08-WOTD: AUSPICIOUS-(adj)-Promising succss or good fortune
1) WORK ON MOTEL OF MYSTERIES RE-WRITE! Due Friday!
2) STUDY FOR WOTD TEST WEDNESAY!
3) READ FOR ACCELERATED READER!
4) Final MLA BROCHURES are due MONDAY!
1/7/08-WOTD: TEDIOUS-(adj)-Boring due to length or dullness
1) WORK ON MOTEL OF MYSTERIES RE-WRITE! Due Friday!
2) STUDY FOR WOTD TEST WEDNESAY!
3) READ FOR ACCELERATED READER!
4)Final MLA BROCHURES are due MONDAY!
1/04/08: WOTD:CONGREGATION-(noun)-A group or gathering of people, usually
associated with meetings of a religious nature
1) WORK ON MOTEL OF MYSTERIES RE-WRITE! Due Friday!
2) STUDY FOR WOTD TEST WEDNESAY!
3) READ FOR ACCELERATED READER!
4) Final MLA BROCHURES are due next MONDAY!
HOMEWORK:
1) WORK ON MOTEL OF MYSTERIES RE-WRITE! THIS IS YOUR LAST FREE WEEKEND
UNTIL THE MLA REPORTS ARE DUE! GET IT DONE NOW SO YOU DON'T FIND YOURSELF
CRAMMING IN BOTH YOUR MLA BROCHURE FOR HEALTH AND YOUR M OF M RE-WRITE AT
THE SAME TIME!
2) STUDY FOR WOTD TEST WEDNESAY!
3) READ FOR ACCELERATED READER!
1/3/08 WOTD: MEDDLE-(vb)-To interfere without a right to
PARENTS!!! ACCELERATED READER HAS BEGUN! ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE READING AND
PREPARING TO TAKE A COMPUTERIZED TEST ON A BOOK THAT THEY HAVE READ! NOTE-
TAKING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, AS THESE NOTES MAY BE USED WHEN STUDENTS ARE
TAKING THE TESTS, PENDING MY APPROVAL!
12/21/07: WOTD: MANIFEST-(vb)-
Make plain or clear by showing or demonstrating
HOMEWORK
1)Work on MLA outlines! they are due on Friday, January 4th!
12/20/07: WOTD: PARSIMONY-(noun)- Marked by extreme frugality or being
overly cautious about spending; stingy; scrooge-like!
HOMEWORK
1)Work on MLA outlines! they are due on Friday, January 4th!
12/19/07: MERETRICIOUS-(adj)- Tawdry; tacky; being overly adorned;
HOMEWORK
1)Work on MLA outlines! they are due on Friday, January 4th!
12/18/07: WOTD: COVERTLY-(adv.)-Done in a secret, sneaky way
HOMEWORK
1)Work on MLA outlines! they are due on Friday, January 4th!
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete pp. 102-109 of ELA practice books
2) Study for Short Story Unit Test Thursday! (Check out the "Healy's
Handouts/Reference" Page!)
3) MLA citation sheets due tomorrow!
12/13: WOTD: Interim-(noun)- Meantime; meanwhile
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on MLA project! Know your topic, and begin completion
Citation sheets with SSI (Specific Statistical Information)
2) Study for WOTD test 12/18-THIS IS TUESDAY!
3) Study for Short Story Unit test!
4) Extra help available Friday with Mrs. Dyke in the library!
5) Extra help on Monday with BOTH Mrs. Dyke and Mr. Healy (A two-
for-one special!!!)
6) CITATION SHEETS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY!!! YOU MUST HAVE 1 MEDICINAL
USE, 1 ABUSE, AND 1 SIDE EFFECT REPRESENTED!
12/12/07: WOTD: Zeal-n- Eager interest
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on MLA project! Know your topic, and begin completion
Citation sheets with SSI (Specific Statistical Information)
2) Study for WOTD test 12/17
3) Study for Short Story Unit test!
4) Extra help for MLA is today!
12/11/07: WOTD: CONSUMMATE-(vb)-To complete or finish
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on MLA project! Know your topic, and begin completion
Citation sheets with SSI (Specific Statistical Information)
2) Study for WOTD test 12/17
3) Study for Short Story Unit test!
12/10/07: WOTD: INVINCIBLE-(adj.)-Not capable of being overcome or stopped
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on MLA project- select your topic, read your packet and
come to class tomorrow ready to research!
12/7/07: WOTD: BESEECH-(vb)-To beg, plead or implore
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete questions 1-6, pp. 57-61
12/6/07: TRANSGRESSION-(noun)-A sin; a moral crime
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Short Story Unit Exam!
2) Study for Interjection/preposition/conjunction quiz!
12/5/07: REPORTED-(adj.)-Alleged; supposed; believed to be
Homework:
1) Read pages 55-56 and answer questions 1A and 1B
12/4/07: WOTD:DISSUADE-(vb)-to talk out of; antonym to 'persuade'
Homework:
1) Study for Short Story Unit Exam!
2) Read and answer question on pp.52-54
12/3/07: WOTD: ENAMORED-(adj)-Marked by foolish behavior due to being in love
Homework:
1) Study for Short Story Unit Exam!
2) Read and answer questions on pp. 48-51 of ELA practice Books
11/30/07: WOTD: AMOROUS-(adj.)-Loving; affectionate
Homework:
1) Study for Short Story Unit Exam!
11/29/07: WOTD: VALIANT-(adj)-Brave; heroic; daring
Homework:
1) Study for Short Story Unit Exam!
2) Complete Mug Shot Sheet for tomorrow!
11/28/07: WOTD: REVELERS-(noun)-Party-goers; merry-makers
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Mug Shot sheet by Friday!
2) Extra Help Today!
11/27/07: WOTD: SHREWD-(Adj)-Cunning; sly; sharp-witted; crafty
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Complete Mug Shot Sheet for Friday!
3) Begin studying for Short Story Unit Exam!
11/26/07: WOTD: DISPOSITION-(noun)-Mood; attitude; state of mind
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Wednesday!
2) Complete Mug Shot Sheet for Friday!
3) Begin studying for Shrot Story Unit Exam!
11/20/07: MELANCHOLY-(adj/noun):Extremely depressed/a state of profound
sadness
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Preposition/Interjection/Conjunction packet
2) Complete reading "Flowers For ALgernon"
3) Complete Study guide for "FFA"
11/15/07: WOTD: TUITION-(noun)-Care; safe-keeping
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete up to question #27 of your "Flowers For Algernon"
study
guide questions
11/14/07: WOTD: EMBASSAGE-(noun)-An important trip
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on Motel of Mystery essays-they are due Monday, 11/19
2) Washington payments are due!
3) Veterans' Day Extra credit assignments are due by Friday!
11/13/07: WOTD: HERETIC-(noun)- Someone who goes against the accepted
doctrines or laws of a church
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on Motel of Mystery essays-they are due Monday, 11/19
2) Washington payments are due!
3) Veterans' Day Extra credit assignments are due by Friday!
4) Read "Flowers For Algernon" and complete study guide questions
up to #16
11/9/07: WOTD:
Despite (prep)- In spite of; even though
HOMEWORK:
1) Work on Motel of Mystery essays-they are due Monday, 11/19
2) Washington payments are due!
3) Veterans' Day Extra credit assignments are due by Friday!
11/8/07: WOTD: CONSTRAIN-(vb)-To urge; to compel; to drive into
action; to strongly suggest
HOMEWORK
1) Finalize Charles essay!
2) Begin writing your "MM" writing assignment
11/7/07: WOTD-BORNE-(vb)-Carried
1) Study for WOTD test tomorrow!
2) Charles writing assignments close on 11/13/07-If you do not
finalize this paper and make it perfect by then, it is a zero in your
writing
folder!This would have a VERY negative impact on your Final Exam, which IS
the writing folder!
3) "Motel Of Mysteries" Writing project is due 11/19/07-we
haved
moved the due date back!
11/6/07: WOTD DISDAIN-(noun)-Loath; Scorn; snobbish arrogance
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADVERB quiz tomorrow!
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Charles writing assignments close on 11/13/07-If you do
not
finalize this paper and make it perfect by then, it is a zero in your
writing
folder!
4) "Motel Of Mysteries" Writing project is due 11/14/07
11/5/07: WOTD: PERNICIOUS-(adj)-Harmful; dangerous
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADVERB quiz Wednesday!
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
3) Charles writing assignments close on 11/13/07-If you do
not
finalize this paper and make it perfect by then, it is a zero in your
writing
folder!
4) "Motel Of Mysteries" Writing project is due 11/14/07
11/2/07- WOTD: COMMENDATION-(noun)-Words of praise
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for ADVERB quiz Wednesday!
2) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
11/1/07-WOTD: RECONCILE-(vb)-To make up; to "bury the hatchet"
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete ADVERB review sheet
2) Study for ADVERB quiz Wednesday!
3) Study for WOTD test Thursday!
WOTD 10/31/07: PREDESTINATE-(adj)-Done or arranged beforehand
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete TTH questions
2) Study for Adverb quiz!
3) Study for WOTD test next Thursday!
WOTD 10/30/07: PESTILENCE-(noun)-An extremely deadly disease.
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for upcoming adverb quiz next week!
WOTD 10/26/07: BETWIXT-(prep)- Between; in the middle of
HOMEWORK:
1) CHARLES re-writes are due Monday!
WOTD 10/24/07 BESTOWED-(vb)-Placed; gave
HOMEWORK:
1) Make sure Adjective/Adverb packet is completed
2) Bring in your digging materials for Thursday's archeology dig!
3) CHARLES re0-writes are due Monday!
WOTD 10/23/2007: SKIRMISH-(noun)-A brief battle or conflict
HOMEWORK:
1) Make sure Adjective/Adverb packet is completed
2) Bring in your digging materials for Thursday's archeology dig!
WOTD 10/22/07: IRONY-(noun) A FLaD in which outcomes occur when least
expected or desired.
HOMEWORK
1) Study for tomorrow's WOTD test!
2) Re-writes of "Charles" writings are due Monday, October 29th
3) BRING IN YOUR SHOVELS AND/OR SPADES FOR THURSDAY'S ARCHEOLOGY DIG!
WOTD 10/19/07: ALLITERATION-(noun)- A FLaD in which the author uses the
repetition of consonant sounds to set a mood or tone
1) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
2) Bring in labelled digging material (shovels/spades) for archeology
dig
Thursday!
WOTD 10/18/07: OXYMORON-(noun)-A FLaD in which two words seem to contradict
each other, ie., "jumbo shrimp."
HOMEWORK
1) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
2) Bring in labelled digging material (shovels/spades) for archeology
dig
Thursday!
WOTD 10/17/07: ONOMATOPOEIA-(noun)-A FLaD in which the meaning of a word is
suggested by its pronunciation
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test on Tuesday!
2) Complete ADJECTIVE/ADVERB packet that was given in class on Tuesday!
WOTD 10/16/07: HYPERBOLE-(noun)-A FLaD in which a dramatic
overstatement/exaggeration is made
HOMEWORK:
1) Be ready to present your BOOKSELLERS's DAY PROJECT tomorrow!
WOTD 10/15/07: FORESHADOWING-(noun)-A FLaD in which clues as to outcomes of
events in a story are given prior to the end of the story
WOTD 10/12/07: PERSONIFICATION-(noun)- a FLaD in which non-human things are
given human-like qualities or characteristics
WOTD 10/11/07: IDIOM-(noun)- A FLaD in which an expression is not meant to
be taken literally
WOTD 10/10/07: METAPHOR-(noun)- A FLaD that makes a comparison between two
or more dissimilar things
WOTD 10/9/07: SIMILE-(Noun)- A Figuative Language Device (FLaD) That makes a
comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'
WOTD 10/5/07: SUAVITY-(noun)-A graceful politeness or smoothness in speech
or behavior
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete questions 1-8, pg. 143 from brown lit. anthologies
2) Study for WOTD test Tuesday
3) Health/Washington perm. slips and money are due! Please bring them is as
soon as possible! Health form and money are due Tuesday. Washington form and
deposit are due by October 12th.
WOTD 10/4/07: ACUTE-(adj)-Sharp; severe; critical
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
2) Health Trip forms and money are due Tuesday! Please remember to bring
both in!
3) Continue to work on BOOKSELLERS' DAY projects-DUE OCTOBER 17th
4)Please remember to bring in Washington deposits and permission slips
WOTD 10/3/07:APATHETIC-(adj)-Disinterested; not caring; lacking effort
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Tuesday!
2) Health Trip forms and money are due Tuesday! Please remember to bring
both in!
3) Continue to work on BOOKSELLERS' DAY projects-DUE OCTOBER 17th
4)Please remember to bring in Washington deposits and permission slips
WOTD 10/2/07: VACUOUS-(adj)-Shallow; empty; vacant
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for VERB quiz Thursday!
2) Remind your parents about the Washington Informational Meeting @ 7:00pm
in
the auditorium.
3)Bring in Washington permission slips and deposits
4)Bring in WORLD AIDS DAY permission slips and money
WOTD 10/01/07: REFUTE-(vb)-To disprove; to prove wrong or false
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for VERB quiz Thursday!
2) Remind your parents about the Washington Informational Meeting @ 7:00pm
in
the auditorium.
3)Bring in Washington permission slips and deposits
4)Bring in WORLD AIDS DAY permission slips and money
WOTD 9/28/07: TANGIBLE-(adj.)-Capable of being physically understood or
observed
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete VERB packet for Monday
2) Study for WOTD quiz 10/9
3) Bring in Washington permission slips and deposit
WOTD 9/27/07: ABORIGINAL-(adj)-Original, native, or first people
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test for October 9th.
2) Please send in Washington Permission slips and deposit as soon as
possible!
WOTD 9/26/07: CRUSTACEANS-(noun)-Shellfish, such as lobster, shrimp, or
crayfish
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete questions 1-10 p. 19 from brown lit. anthologies
2) Study for pronoun quiz tomorrow!
3) Bring in Washington permission slips and deposit $$$, please!
WOTD 9/25/07: ENIGMA-(noun)- A mystery; a puzzle
http://www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/OakIsland/story.html
HOMEWORK
1) Answer questions 1-10, page 19, from the brown literature novels
(this can wait until Wednesday night, as many classes did not finish reading
the story in class, and we will finish it tomorrow in class!)
2) Study for DIPP pronoun quiz on Thursday! It is imperative that students
understand what DIPP is an acronym for!
WOTD 9/24/07: SEMBLANCE-(noun)- Outward appearance
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Pronoun Quiz Thursday!
WOTD 9/20-21/2007: CENTRIFUGAL-(adj)-tending to move away from the center
HOMEWORK:
1) All classes: Study for WOTD test Monday
Revise "Charles" stories using Self-Editing sheet
2) Periods 3,5,7,9: Complete Prounoun packet
WOTD-9/19/07: AFFECTATION-(noun)-An artifical behavior designed to impress
someone
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for WOTD test Monday!
WOTD-9/18: METICULOUS-(adj)-Paying close attention to details
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete collective noun worksheet
2) Study for Noun quiz tomorrow!
3) "Charles" stories are due Thursday!
4) Study for WOTD test Monday!
WOTD-9/17/07: FORESTALL-(vb) To prevent
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for NOUN QUIZ Wednesday by reviewing relevant reading from red
grammar book!
2) Study for WOTD test, now scheduled for Monday!
No Word of The Day for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, due to PBIS day
WOTD-9/12/07:INCREDULOUSLY-(adv)-Done in a doubting, disbelieving way
WOTD-9/11/07: SIMULTANEOUSLY-(adv)- Done at the same time
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete four page NOUN packet
WOTD-9/10/07: INSOLENTLY-(adv)-Done in a rude or discourteous way
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for the WORD OF THE DAY test that you'll be taking on Wednesday,
September 19th. Create flashcards, or copy the words 10x each, or both, to
help improve your test performance!
WOTD-9/7/07: SWAGGERING-(vb)-to walk with a bold, confident strut
HOMEWORK: Make sure your 3-ring binder is ready by Monday!
WOTD-9/6/07: RENOUNCED-(vb)-Gave up, as in a behaviour, custom or habit
HOMEWORK: Make sure your 3-ring binder is ready by Monday!
WOTD-9/6/07: YAA'TEEH-(int.)-A Navajo word that means 'hello' or 'it is good'
Homwork: 1) Review welcome sheet with parents
2) Have parents sign welcome sheet
3) Complete student questionnaire
4) Study Welcome sheet for quiz tomorrow!
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