HOMEWORK:
STUDY LITERARY TERMS AND BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW THEY PERTAIN TO THE GIVER FOR PART 2 OF THE FINAL. WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST AND THE ANTAGONIST? HOW DO EPIPHANY, METAMORPHOSIS, IRONY AND SUSPENSE PLAY INTO THE NOVEL? WHAT WAS AN INTERNAL CONFLICT? WHO HAD THIS CONFLICT AND HOW WAS IT PRESENTED IN THE BOOK?
BRING PICTURES, EDITED CAPTIONS, BOOKS AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO CLASS TOMORROW TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR BOOK.
YOUR PENNY BOOK IS NOT DUE TOMORROW.
PLEASE BRING THE GIVER TO CLASS TOMORROW. IF YOU LOST OR MISPLACED YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO REPLACE THE MISSING COPY.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Peer Editing Sheet AND Finish Your Captions.
If you regularly check the blog, you'll know what assignments are due and when. Please continue to edit your open response. Where does your work ethic come into play? Do you feel that you did your best work? Please complete your Peer Editing and return to class tomorrow.
Finish your captions for your Penny Book.
Finish your captions for your Penny Book.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Two Typed Open Responses Due On Monday, April 29, 2013.
We have almost finished the book and I must admit I am impressed with your sensitivity toward Jonas's situation and commitment to saving Gabriel from Release. We will finish listening to Chapters 22 and 23 on Monday and then completely correct Quiz Time 20-23.
Requirements for open response:
TYPED 12 FONT
NAME AND DATE TYPED (NOT WRITTEN) AT THE TOP OF THE PAPER.
TYPE THE QUESTION (PLEASE TYPE THE ANSWERS ON TWO SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER) I HAVE A REASON FOR DOING SO. TRUST ME!
40 POINTS STRONG OPENING (TOPIC) SENTENCE AND STRONG CLOSING SENTENCE.
40 POINTS STRONG DETAILS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER (QUOTATIONS).
20 POINTS CONVENTIONS
BE SURE TO USE A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER BEFORE TYPING YOUR ANSWER. ALSO, MAKE SURE IF YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 AND 4 YOUR ANSWERS INCLUDE 2 PARAGRAPHS CONTAINING NO LESS THAN 8 SENTENCES EACH.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO ANSWER QUESTION 2 YOUR ANSWER CAN BE WRITTEN IN A LETTER FORM. THE BODY OF THE LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN 10-15 SENTENCES.
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS 3 OR 6, YOUR ANSWER NEED ONLY CONTAIN 1 WELL-ORGANIZED PARAGRAPH OF 10-15 SENTENCES.
WE WILL PLAN ON THE FINAL, TUESDAY, PART ONE, AND WEDNESDAY, PART TWO.
WE EDITED SOME CAPTIONS TODAY. PENNY BOOK IS A WORK IN PROGRESS WHICH IS DUE ON MAY 15TH.
Requirements for open response:
TYPED 12 FONT
NAME AND DATE TYPED (NOT WRITTEN) AT THE TOP OF THE PAPER.
TYPE THE QUESTION (PLEASE TYPE THE ANSWERS ON TWO SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER) I HAVE A REASON FOR DOING SO. TRUST ME!
40 POINTS STRONG OPENING (TOPIC) SENTENCE AND STRONG CLOSING SENTENCE.
40 POINTS STRONG DETAILS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER (QUOTATIONS).
20 POINTS CONVENTIONS
BE SURE TO USE A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER BEFORE TYPING YOUR ANSWER. ALSO, MAKE SURE IF YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 AND 4 YOUR ANSWERS INCLUDE 2 PARAGRAPHS CONTAINING NO LESS THAN 8 SENTENCES EACH.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO ANSWER QUESTION 2 YOUR ANSWER CAN BE WRITTEN IN A LETTER FORM. THE BODY OF THE LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN 10-15 SENTENCES.
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS 3 OR 6, YOUR ANSWER NEED ONLY CONTAIN 1 WELL-ORGANIZED PARAGRAPH OF 10-15 SENTENCES.
WE WILL PLAN ON THE FINAL, TUESDAY, PART ONE, AND WEDNESDAY, PART TWO.
WE EDITED SOME CAPTIONS TODAY. PENNY BOOK IS A WORK IN PROGRESS WHICH IS DUE ON MAY 15TH.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
TYPE 3 MORE CAPTIONS.
Today we devoted a good chunk of class time to working on our Penny Book. Please follow the homework schedule.
1. Type 3 more captions for your Penny Book. Bring a printed copy to class. You can have more than one caption on computer paper for editing.
2. Finish reading The Giver for Friday, April 26th.
3. We will begin assembling our Penny Books on Monday, April 29th.
4. Penny Book due by May 15th. (Every day after May 15th will result in a 10 point reduction per day).
5. Giver Final tentatively April 30th, May 1st.
1. Type 3 more captions for your Penny Book. Bring a printed copy to class. You can have more than one caption on computer paper for editing.
2. Finish reading The Giver for Friday, April 26th.
3. We will begin assembling our Penny Books on Monday, April 29th.
4. Penny Book due by May 15th. (Every day after May 15th will result in a 10 point reduction per day).
5. Giver Final tentatively April 30th, May 1st.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
TYPE 5 CAPTIONS FOR YOUR PENNY BOOK.
After the test today, we began working on our captions.
Bring in 5 pictures (or more) and as many pennies as you can find from 1999-2012 (don't worry about 2013).
Type no less than 5 sentences for each caption. Use a 12 font and don't forget to refer to your rubric for information about how your Penny Book will be graded.
You can read up to Chapter 21 for Thursday, April 25.
Bring in 5 pictures (or more) and as many pennies as you can find from 1999-2012 (don't worry about 2013).
Type no less than 5 sentences for each caption. Use a 12 font and don't forget to refer to your rubric for information about how your Penny Book will be graded.
You can read up to Chapter 21 for Thursday, April 25.
Monday, April 22, 2013
HOMEWORK BELOW!
1. Actively study for vocabulary test tomorrow on Section 3.
2. Make sure you have pennies and pictures ( at least 5 pictures).
3. Read Chapter 19 tonight.
4. Do Quiz Time 16-19 in complete sentences.
2. Make sure you have pennies and pictures ( at least 5 pictures).
3. Read Chapter 19 tonight.
4. Do Quiz Time 16-19 in complete sentences.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Hi Kids! Have a Wonderful Week Off! Read Below!
1. Read Chapters 16, 17 and 18.
2. Collect pictures and pennies for Penny Book!
3. Study your Section 3 Words for test on Tuesday, April 23rd.
HAVE A SUPER FUN WEEK!!!!!!!!!!
2. Collect pictures and pennies for Penny Book!
3. Study your Section 3 Words for test on Tuesday, April 23rd.
HAVE A SUPER FUN WEEK!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
HOMEWORK BELOW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
1. 5 QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 14.
2. READ CHAPTER 15 CAREFULLY.
3. ANSWER QUIZ TIME 1-10 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES IN PENCIL.
4. BRING IN POEM IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE INCLUDE A PICTURE/SNAPSHOT/PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURSELF!!!!!!
2. READ CHAPTER 15 CAREFULLY.
3. ANSWER QUIZ TIME 1-10 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES IN PENCIL.
4. BRING IN POEM IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE INCLUDE A PICTURE/SNAPSHOT/PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURSELF!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Write Definitions And Parts Of Speech In Vocabulary Notebook For Homework
Make sure your poem is correct, and colorful and includes a picture of you. Please DO put periods at the end of each line.
Write 5 good questions about Chapters 13 and 14. Write 5 questions TOTAL not 5 for each chapter!!!!!
Write 5 good questions about Chapters 13 and 14. Write 5 questions TOTAL not 5 for each chapter!!!!!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Final Copy of Poem Due Tomorrow, April 10th for Periods 1 and 5. Final Copy For Period 6 Due on Friday, April 12th.
Define Section 3 Vocabulary, part of speech and definition due on Thursday, April 11th.
Read up to and including Chapter 14 for Friday, April 12th.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
WOW! I Have Not Blogged Since Monday!
Make sure you have your test signed and remember to finish reading Chapter 11 and write 5 well-organized, well thoughtout questions based on your reading.
We will share our questions and create an assignment.
We will share our questions and create an assignment.
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