Friday, September 30, 2011

Friday, September 30

Happy Friday!

American Lit:
Daily Spark SAT Prep
Mystery Person Game
Read Act 3 through page 192: Mary Warren, "I only thought I saw them but I didn't"
HW: Finish Character Charts, study Vocab.
Reminder: Act 3 Vocab Quiz on Monday

9th Grade English:
SSR - 20 mins
Get Read 3, Get 1 Free pamplets
Peer Review Vignettes
HW: Work on Project, finish reading HOMS
Reminder: Timed Write on Monday
+5 extra credit for turning project in and presenting on Monday

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thursday, Sept. 29

Please Return: Expectations and Procedures Signed forms

American Lit:
Daily Spark SAT Prep identifying main idea/conclusion
In-Class Timed Write
Read Act III through pg. 186 enter Putnam
Suggested HW: add to Character Charts

9th Grade English:
Turn in 5 responses to reading
Intro: Read 3, Get one Free (KCLS) download here or get pamplet tomorrow
Cont. "My Name" IB
Show not Tell technique activity
Reviewed Vignette Traits
HW: Bring Rough Drafts of own Vignettes and SSR book

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wednesday, Sept 28

American Lit:
Daily Spark SAT Prep
Act 1 and 2 Quote Quiz
Review Act III Vocab
Read Act III through page 182
Reminder: Timed Write tomorrow

9th Grade English:
Counselor Presentation in audutiorium
Key points:
  • Talk to your teachers
  • It is your responsibility to catch up after an absence
  • Use your teacher's blog or webiste (link to the Google calendar)
HW: Respond to 5 vinettes on the purple worksheet
Reminder: Rough drafts of Personal Memoir vignettes due Friday, Sept. 30

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tuesday, September 27

American Lit:
New Seats
SAT Prep x2
Mystery Person Game
Procedures List
Get to konw Ms. Watson
Review Act 2 Quotes
HW: Act 1 and 2 Quote Quiz NOW tomorrow Wednesday, September 28
Bring signed agreement form back by Thursday, September 29

9th English:
New Seats
Procedures List
What makes a good vignette?
Reviewed Personal Memoir Project
Recieved HOMS worksheet (purple)
HW: choose 5 vignettes to respond to in complete sentences
Bring signed agreement form back by Thursday, September 29

Monday, September 26, 2011

Monday, September 26

Welcome Ms. Watson!

American Literature:
Mystery Person Game
SAT Prep
Review quotes from Act 2
HW:  Study for Acts I & II Quote Quiz tomorrow Tuesday, 9/27
HINT:  For the quiz, you will need to summarize quotes and explain the significance, plus, there will be a section where you will need to identify the speaker of the quote.


English 9:
Would you rather...? Icebreaker
Read HOMS in class pg 76-80
HW: Read HOMS to page 98
Bring questions to class about Personal Memoir Project
      Personal Memoir Project Rough Draft - due Thursday, 9/29