8th: Complete the comparison/contrast graphic organizer about the 2 short films. Write the two paragraph analysis, type it.

7th: Read Ch. 15-18 by Tuesday. Type the one page "My Favorite Charity" -- don't forget to include the website for the charity.

6th: Complete pp. 48 & 49 in the conflict packet. Be prepared to explain the difference between external and internal conflict. Read Ch. 10-14 in Freak the Mighty by Tuesday.

Rosh Hashanah! To Everyone celebrating the holiday, blessings for abundant joy!

Students celebrating the holiday are not responsible for the homework until Monday.

8th: Read The Tell Tale Heart and revise the "Flowers for Algernon" paper. Staple your final copy to your first draft, peer review sheet, and rubric. All parts are necessary to earn all points!

7th: Read Ch. 12-14 by Friday. Answer #25-28 on p. 2 of the 3 Cups of Tea packet.

6th: p. 8 in the Freak the Mighty packet

8th: Type your literary analysis paper on Flowers for Algernon. Submit at the beginning of class tomorrow. Staple your paper to your pre-writing and include the rubric.

7th: Read Ch. 12-14 in 3 Cups of Tea by Friday. Complete the Character Motivation chart for 2 events in your SSR book.

6th: On p. 10 of the Freak the Mighty study packet, answer questions #4-9 from Ch. 1-5. Finish reading Chapter 5 tonight.

8th: Complete the website visit and fill in the worksheet about Poe's death.

7th: Read Ch. 9-11 in 3 Cups of Tea. Complete the character motivation graphic organizer. Choose two events from these chapters and examine the character's motives for their actions in the chart.

6th: Read Ch. 2-3 in Freak the Mighty. Complete p. 7 in the packet.

8th: Choose your essay topic. Read the "Writing about Literature" packet, highlight important ideas.

7th: Read Ch. 9-11 by Tuesday in "3 Cups of Tea". Study Glossary terms in preparation for quiz on Monday.

6th: No homework! :)

8th: Work ahead on Vocabulary Lesson 2!

7th: Read Ch. 6-8 in "3 Cups of Tea". Answer questions #10,11,12,16 in the Study Guide Questions from your packet. (picture of Greg with children on front of packet)

6th:

www.kingarthursknights.com

Using this website, navigate throughout the website to learn more about King Arthur and Gueneviere, his wife. List 5 facts about each one. Bonus Question: Can you find the picture of Merlin's cave? If so, print it out and show me!

8th: Due to scientific advancements, many new medical breakthroughs have changed our world. Do all these breakthroughs result in a moral outcome? In other words, when do medicine and morality collide? Research one medical advancement and discuss the way it has affected our society both positively and negatively. (75 words or more)

7th: Read Ch. 4 & 5. Complete the Onion Model Diagram assignment.

6th: Revise your "Eye Bouquet" writing assignment. Staple all four parts together and be prepared to hand in the stapled, completed assignment when you come to class tomorrow! Review the following terms for the quiz tomorrow: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, internal and external conflicts.

8th: Complete the writing practice correction sheet for Flowers For Algernon.

7th: Read Ch. 1 & 2 in "3 Cups of Tea". Fill in your Onion Model Diagram. Complete the geography scavenger hunt worksheet.

6th: Type the first draft of your EYE BOUQUET.

8th: Begin your "Best Boy" written reflection. Fill in the notetaking sheet for the film, it may be collected on Monday.

7th: Write two paragraphs about "making a good impression". Follow the directions carefully for typing this assignment. Refer to the handout.

6th: Complete pp. 57-59 vocabulary practice. You do not have to complete the writing option assignment.

8th: Plan for "Best Boy" essay - reflect on question -- due Tuesday. Inkblot poems due!

7th: Complete p. 31 vocabulary practice for "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

6th: Complete p. 34 Reading Check questions. Write neatly in complete sentences. Review plot definitions for quiz on Monday. (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, setting, character, and plot)

8th: Plagiarism Review. Read pp. 1-9 in booklet. Quiz tomorrow. Type poem and print it. Bring flash drive! You need to print it out so that it fits on a 4 X 6' card.

7th: Study for genre quiz. Complete p. 47 in "Elements of Plot" packet.

6th: Complete pp. 31 & 32 in "School Play" packet.

ALL GRADES! all forms should be signed and submitted -- plagiarism contract, classroom guidelines contract, and online textbook registration forms.

8th: Complete pp. 16 & 17 in the multiple intelligences packet. Make sure you have all of your forms in. Download and print the Plagiarism form from the Downloadable Documents link of the website.

7th: Locate the Plagiarism contract from the Downloadable Documents link of the English Department website, print and sign to return to me. Using the SSR Reading Log link on the right side of this page, enter your SSR book title. Also, use the internet to search your SSR book author's name and write at least 3 sentences about the author. Bring to class tomorrow.

6th: Fill in the chart: define exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Study all highlighted definitions from the Academic Vocabulary worksheets.

Enter your SSR from the Reading Log link on the right side of this page!

8th: Complete pp. 5, 7, 8 in the Characterization packet. Make sure you have all of your forms in. Download and print the Plagiarism form from the Downloadable Documents link of the website.

7th: Complete pp.43-45 in the "Elements of Plot" packet. Locate the Plagiarism contract from the Downloadable Documents link of the English Department website, print and sign to return to me.

6th: Enter your SSR from the Reading Log link on the right side of this page! Also, make sure you have already handed in your signed class contract and online textbook registration form!

All students, all grades:

For the weekend:

1) Decorate your Writer's Notebook

2) Bring in your first SSR !

3) Print p.6 on Back to School documents (contract), sign and bring to class on Monday!

4) Review all class procedures/guidelines and prepare for quiz on Monday! (read the "Back to School" document on the Downloadable documents page)

5) 6th grade only: Please complete the online textbook registration form and log-on to classzone!

you can log in from the English department website -- look for the link at the top of the homepage! :)

Welcome back to the 2011-2012 school year! I am so pleased to have the opportunity to be your English teacher this year. It is going to be an amazing year of learning and fun! And congratulations for checking the homework blog tonight! WOW! You're starting off the year with a BANG.

All students: Decorate your Writer's Notebooks by Monday. Be unique and have fun!

All students: Please provide your parent's email addresses to me by Thursday, Sept 8.

7th grade: Please read and review thoroughly " English Language Arts Course Overview Handout" also viewable under Downloadable Documents on the English website.

6th grade: 1) Please read and review thoroughly " English Language Arts Course Overview Handout" also viewable under Downloadable Documents on the English website.

2) Fill out both sides of the Reading Survey by tomorrow.

3) Label your binder sections: Literature, Grammar, Writing, Poetry