Mrs Grimaldi's Homework Blog

2012-01-30T16:51:00.000-08:00

all grades: Vocabulary Lesson 17 is due tomorrow!

8th: see HW on previous post

7th: Your outline is due tomorrow! See your Wax Museum guidebook for a great example of the correct format for your outline!

6th: p. 31 --practice brainstorming details for writing interesting paragraphs!

2012-01-27T10:39:00.000-08:00

Due to scheduling conflicts with activity photos on Friday, the vocabulary test for grades 6 & 8 is now rescheduled for Monday, January 30.

8th: Finish reading Anne Frank's diary. Complete the 4 writing tasks (min of 150 words each). Complete the reflection log on Anne Frank (choose quotation and interpret).

7th: Your typed sentence outline (follow the example in your Wax Museum guidebook) is due on Tuesday. You will be graded on FORMAT and CONTENT.

6th: Paragraphing Packet - p. 38 --choose one of the "weak" paragraphs and write a new one about the same topic! Type your paragraph, it's due on Monday! (first page of the packet)

2012-01-26T10:31:00.001-08:00

All grades: Friday, January 27 : Vocabulary Test 15/16

8th: Finish reading Anne Frank's diary. Reflection charts and 4 writing selections, will be due on Tuesday, January 31.

7th: Continue reading and taking notes on your Wax Museum subject. Outlines are due on Tuesday, January 31.

6th: Pandora's Box project is due Friday. Write a well-organized paragraph, glue it onto your box, decorate your box with colorful images representing the virtue you chose to represent.

2012-01-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

All grades: The Midyear English Assessment, Monday January 23 will include the cumulative vocabulary from Lessons 8-15 in the Vocabulary for Achievement workbook. Cut out the flashcards in the back of the book for drill and practice this weekend.

8th: Study the Holocaust background notes, charts, and handouts. There are 10 questions on this topic. You will also be asked to read two interesting articles about the Holocaust and respond to 20 questions about the readings.

7th: Re-read the "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography article, annotate, and reflect. One section of the exam will relate to understanding the main ideas and details of her life.

6th: Review your notes and exam sheet, re-read the assigned myths in "Heroes Gods and Monsters". Study the 12 god and goddesses. Review the cultural values of the Greeks. Review the characteristics of myths.

2012-01-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

All grades: Vocabulary Test 15/16 on Thursday, January 19.

Midyear Exam - January 23 will include Vocabulary Lessons 8-15

8th: Read to p. 80 in Anne Frank by Thursday. Fill in the character charts with 3 details for each of the main characters.

7th: Continue working on your Wax Museum notecards.

6th: Read the inspiring quotes by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Choose one. Interpret it's meaning and explain why it inspires you. (100 words or more)

2012-01-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 16 is due on Tuesday.

8th: "Your Character Meets My Character" skit will be performed on Tuesday, Jan 17. Read pp. 22-49 in the diary of Anne Frank by Wednesday and fill in the character attribute charts for at least four additional characters.

7th: Write your thesis statement. Continue reading on your Wax Museum topic. You should read at least 2 hours over the long weekend break.

6th: Vocab Lesson 16.

2012-01-10T12:16:00.000-08:00

8th: Read pp. 1-21, fill in at least three attributes on the character web for Anne Frank. What do you learn about her?

Project Proposal for SSR Drama Skit: due Thursday, January 12.

7th: Complete pp. 20-21 in your Wax Museum packets. Continue reading about your subject and writing notecards. Follow the correct format for the notecards. 20 notecards due Thursday. Tomorrow I will review your second source. We will also review vocabulary 15 tomorrow!

6th: Continue preparing your mythology skits, review your role by reading your assigned play at home.

2012-01-06T09:14:00.001-08:00

8th: Blended Poem is due on Monday. See directions in packet.

7th: Complete the outlining activity for BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and p. 107 in the packet.

2012-01-05T12:14:00.000-08:00

The first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be conducted in your English class tomorrow. The finalists will compete in the school spelling bee on January 30 in the auditorium.

You can access the Scripps Spelling Bee link from the English Department website.

8th: Your blended poem is due Monday. (Gerda Weissman, Holocaust Survivor)

7th: Bring in your signed contract tomorrow.

6th: Complete pp. 34 & 35 in your Ceres packet.

2012-01-04T09:15:00.001-08:00

All grades: Vocabulary Lessons 13 & 14 Test tomorrow!

8th: Write 100 words about the film. Choose one of the discussion questions and respond.

7th: Read in your Wax Museum subject book. Bring the book to class tomorrow! (10 pts) Bring your signed contract by Friday.

6th: Complete pp. 31-33 in your Ceres Proserpina packet.

2012-01-02T14:39:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year 2012 to everyone!

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 14 due Tuesday, January 3.

7th grade: Complete your outline for your Wax Museum subject and your "Good Deeds" reflective writing (one page) typed. Make sure you will have a copy of your chosen biography book by the end of the week.

No other HW!

2011-12-22T12:20:00.001-08:00

7th: Please prepare for our Victorian holiday celebration. Bring costume, personal snack, holiday books, and board games for our very special Victorian parlor social gathering!

--Vacation: complete generosity essay and Wax Museum outline form.

6th: Complete the self-evaluation form on your "Cooperative Learning" participation. Reflect on your role in your group and analyze various ways to improve your positive effort for your team.

2011-12-21T09:16:00.000-08:00

8th: on p. 916 Answer questions # 1-5, 7 & 9

7th: Review and study for test on Christmas Carol. Complete the Christmas in Your Heart essay during the vacation break. Also, complete the outline on your Wax Museum subject during break.

6th: pp. 14 & 15 in your Mythology packet.

2011-12-20T19:15:00.000-08:00

8th: NO HW

7th: Complete the first two pages of the Christmas Carol Symbolism packet.

6th: Complete the second page of the Mythology packet (american history questions)

2011-12-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

All grades Vocabulary Lesson 13 is due tomorrow!

8th: Read "Low Impact Living" and answer the sidebar and multiple choice questions.

7th: Read Stave 5 by Tuesday. Test is Thursday!

2011-12-14T16:59:00.000-08:00

8th: No HW

7th: Read Stave 4 by Friday. Complete the Door Knocker assignment by Thursday, Dec 15. "Ghost from my Past" will be due on Monday.

6th: Complete the Mythology Webquest and bring your packet to class tomorrow! You may need it, if we have a quiz on the 12 main gods and goddesses.

2011-12-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

2011-12-12T18:15:00.000-08:00

Vocab All grades: Lesson 12

8th: Finish reading the assigned article and answer 3 questions in the sidebars.
7th: Finish reading Stave 3. Take notes as you are reading for the Journey Circle analysis.

6th: Your personal narrative is due tomorrow. Please staple your cover sheet and rubric to your story BEFORE coming to class.

2011-12-10T13:45:00.000-08:00

8th: Complete the live news assignment. Review the news for sources and content. Follow the directions on the handout.

7th: Complete the scene analysis for Stave 3 --analyze the scenes on his visit with the ghost -- fill in the journey circle, complete "The Twig is Bent". Read Stave 4 by Tuesday.

6th: Your typed personal narrative is due on Tuesday. 2-3 pages in length. No more than 3 pages!

2011-12-07T11:53:00.000-08:00

8th: NO HW! Great job with the Pearl test!

7th: Finish reading Stave 2 in the Christmas Carol by Friday.

6th: Check out Study Island and complete first practice lesson. Continue writing one of your personal narrative topics in your Writer's Notebook.

2011-12-05T15:24:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary Lesson 11 is due tomorrow for all grades!

8th: Study for the Pearl test.

7th: Finish reading Stave 1 in the Christmas Carol -- (There might be a quiz tomorrow!)

6th: Spend 20 minutes writing tonight. Continue writing one of the following or start one of these:

a) A wonderful surprise!

b) A favorite holiday !

c) A funny moment!

d) Something truly memorable!

2011-12-02T12:05:00.001-08:00

8th: Complete the assigned section of the Pearl Review Sheet by Monday. Review the book before Tuesday's objective test.

7th: Visit the Charles Dickens Webquest. Complete both sides of the webquest handout distributed in class today.

6th: No HW!

2011-12-01T09:48:00.001-08:00

8th: No HW!

7th: Study for Vocabulary Test on Lessons 9 & 10.

6th: Type the best Q.A.S.I. answer from your "Reading Everyday Texts" packet! Remember all the rules for QASI, and the requirement of text evidence from the article. (Study for the Vocabulary test)

2011-11-29T17:36:00.001-08:00

8th: Symbolism practice page. Analyze the passage and the use of symbols.

7th: Study for the Unit Test on Latin American Literature --- use your review sheet and all resource materials.

6th: Complete the final section of the "Reading Everyday Texts" packet (Salt Painting article)

Your packet will be collected and graded.

2011-11-28T08:34:00.001-08:00

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 10 due tomorrow.

8th: Write interpretively about the Steinbeck quote. Fill in all of the lines !!!

7th: Fill in the review sheet completely, for your team's assigned section. Be prepared to share your responses with the class tomorrow.

6th: Read pp. 640-643 in the online textbook and complete pp. 15 & 16 in the packet.

2011-11-23T10:03:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone! Hope you enjoy your bountiful table and give thanks for all of your many blessings.

8th: Read Ch 6 in the Pearl and answer the study guide questions.

7th: Conduct your interview with someone who was born in another country, and type up your "Reflection on the Immigrant's Experience". Review the Circuit, the test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 30.

6th: complete the practice exercises in the Run-On sentence packet. Rehearse your book talk and be ready to present on Monday!

2011-11-21T09:18:00.000-08:00

8th: Read Ch. 5 in the Pearl, and answer the study guide questions.

7th: Finish reading the Circuit, and fill in the Venn Diagram with at least 5 bullets in each section, comparing your responsibilities with Panchito's.

6th: Complete p. 190 in the Red Guard question packet. Your Reading Workshop poster project is due tomorrow!

2011-11-17T12:13:00.001-08:00

8th grade: Fill in your team's assigned section on "analyzing imagery" in the Pearl.

7th: Read Section 3 in the Circuit. Memorize the Spanish vocabulary!

6th: In the "Reading Everyday Texts" packet, complete pp. 163-169. Use QASI for your answers!

2011-11-15T12:29:00.000-08:00

All grades: vocabulary 7/8 Test, Thursday.

8th: Read Ch. 3 in the Pearl and answer the study questions for chapter 3.

7th: Read Section 3 in the Circuit by Thursday. Study nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, --- you will be tested on the main parts of speech tomorrow!

6th: Analyze the Thoughts, Words and Actions from the story that contribute to the humorous TONE. Use direct evidence ( online version) from the story. Fill in your answers on the chart on first page of the "All American Slurp" handout.

2011-11-14T16:48:00.000-08:00

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 8 is due tomorrow.

8th: see last night's homework message

7th: see last night's homework message

6th: complete the Sentence Fragment practice. (3 pages)

2011-11-13T03:26:00.001-08:00

8th: Read Ch 1-3 in the Pearl by Monday, November 14. Book Talks will begin. All students should be ready with notecards. Read Ch. 3 by Wednesday, Nov 16.

7th: Follow the guidelines for reading in the Circuit, schedule is in your packet. Book Talks begin November 14 - all students should be ready with notecards.

#1 Reader's Response for the Circuit is due Monday.

The parts of speech practice packet is due Wednesday November 16. A test on the parts of speech is also scheduled for Wednesday.

6th: Complete your QASI writing practice in the "Reading Everyday Text" up to p. 162 by Monday.

2011-11-03T16:38:00.001-07:00

7th grade: Your Latin American Profile Page is due Wednesday, November 9! Make sure to bring it to class! and bring your flashdrive to school every day so you can work on it!

Read in the Circuit pp. 1-26 by Tuesday, November 8. Books will be distributed on Monday.

6th grade: Continue working on your Independant Reading Workshop packet. Fill in at least 2 pages of the Vocabulary Log by Monday, November 14.

2011-11-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

All grades: Exam is tomorrow! Study, Study, Study!

Writer's Notebooks should be up to date on Thursday. We will assess the notebooks on Thursday for Quarter One.

Study Island Benchmark Testing: Friday, November 3. Please meet me in the Library Multimedia Room for all classes on Friday.

2011-10-31T13:51:00.000-07:00

ADDITIONAL MESSAGE FOR GRADE 7: Save your "What is an Individual's Responsibility to Society" paper to a flashdrive and bring the flashdrive to class on Thursday, with your Writer's Notebook. If you do not have your flashdrive (or on your network folder), you will lose 15 pts!

2011-10-31T13:46:00.000-07:00

All grades: Study for exams. Vocabulary Lesson 7 is due November 8.

Grades 6 & 7:

You should cut out the flashcards for vocabulary lessons 1-6 from the back of your workbook and study the words for the exam.

You should review the literary terms from the red resource cards. You will be asked to apply your understanding of the terms to a story on the exam.

Grade 8: Study the stories and poems from the Edgar Allen Poe unit study.

2011-10-29T17:25:00.001-07:00

Book Talks scheduled for Grades 7 & 8 on November 14!

Exams for all grades: November 2

Writer's Notebook Check: Thursday, November 3

8th: No HW!

7th: Answer the question about "The Migrant Farmworker's Son". Fill in the character webs for Henry, Mom and Dad. Review your notes on Magical Realism and drama. You will have a reading quiz on this information on Monday.

6th: Read ahead in your new Readers Workshop book (the one you chose in class). Fill in the chapter/reading schedule page in your packet. Review vocabulary for exam!

2011-10-28T05:30:00.001-07:00

WRITING CLUB IS CANCELLED ON HALLOWEEN!

2011-10-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

8th Grade: Your facebook page is due for the Poe character. Complete the pre-writing graphic organizer for the in-class essay tomorrow. Which character is the most evil Poe character?
7th: Write a letter to Jessica, thanking her and sending your warm regards for her safe trip. Sign your name!
6th: Your Realistic Fiction narrative is due tomorrow. Attach your first draft and peer editing chart, as well as all of the graphic organizers from the prewriting stage. Begin to complete the exam review sheet.

2011-10-24T11:59:00.001-07:00

All grades: Vocabulary 6 is due tomorrow!

Exam: November 2. (grades 6 & 7, please begin to review the Vocabulary Lessons 1-7) the exam includes vocabulary for grades 6 & 7.

8th: Your Gothic Tale is due tomorrow! Please refer to all guidelines for submission and print outs!

7th: Complete pp. 222-224 in the "Elements of Drama" handout.

6th: The first draft of your "realistic fiction" story is due tomorrow! Please bring in all of your graphic organizers, pre-writing and make sure you've used the checklist to include all of the story elements thoroughly! the quiz on subjects/predicates will be Tuesday, Oct 25! (we postponed it)

2011-10-21T12:37:00.001-07:00

8th: Read to p. 80 in "The Murders of the Rue Morgue". Complete the first page of the CSI packet. Continue revision on the Gothic Tale due Tuesday.

7th: Complete the Cesar Chavez scavenger hunt over the weekend. Read all the timeline slides to find all the answers and to learn more about this heroic figure. (Responsibility Essays were due, make sure you submit it by Monday!)

6th: Read and review the rubric for "Realistic Fiction". Study the rules for subject/predicate for quiz on Monday. Your story is due on Tuesday!

2011-10-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

8th: Finish the Annabel Lee worksheet.

7th: Your "Essay on Responsibility" is due tomorrow. Please attach and staple first draft, peer editing worksheets and the rubric for full credit on this assignment.

6th: Study for the Freak the Mighty test. Finish typing your letter.

2011-10-19T09:51:00.000-07:00

8th: Your Gothic Tale is due on Tuesday! Follow all rules for formatting! Complete your Raven worksheets tonight. Sentence Practice Packet is due on Friday. We will go over it and you will be given a grade for your work.

7th: p. 30 on Supporting Details worksheet. Finish Immigration packet questions. Final draft of the Responsibility Essay is due Tuesday, October 25.

6th: complete the Maya scenario on the dialogue worksheet. Make the scene come alive with dialogue, use correct format. Use the narrative checklist to check off the elements you have successfully included in your story! Bring the checklist to class tomorrow.

2011-10-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

8th: Bring your completed first draft copy of the Gothic Tale to class tomorrow. Always carry your flashdrive at school. Complete both sides of the Raven interactive handout.

7th: Your collage art project is due tomorrow.

6th: Complete p. 14 "Heroes in the News". Finish reading Freak the Mighty.

2011-10-15T13:11:00.000-07:00

8th: Write the first 2 pages of your Gothic Tale, print double spaced, and bring to class. If finished, bring entire writing piece to class on Monday.

7th: First draft of "An Individual's Responsibility to Society" is due on Monday. Your thesis statement is the last sentence of your first paragraph.

6th: Write the first draft of your Realistic Fiction story. Follow the format rules for dialogue. Don't forget to SHOW, don't TELL! Finish reading Freak the Mighty by Tuesday.

2011-10-13T12:23:00.000-07:00

8th: Finish reading The Pit and the Pendulum and complete question sheet.

7th: Study for test. Begin collage project.

6th: Continue working on your realistic fiction writing piece. The deadline for the first draft is Monday.

2011-10-12T10:58:00.001-07:00

ALL GRADES: Vocab 3 & 4 Test tomorrow!

8th: Read pp. 46-56 in "The Pit and the Pendulum". Complete side one of the study questions (handout). Your Gothic Tale is due on Monday, so start writing!

7th: Complete p. 116 in the Thesis Statement packet. Study for 3 Cups of Tea test on Friday. The first draft of the responsibility essay will be due on Monday.

6th: Read Ch. 21 and answer #1 in the study guide question. We use QASI to answer the question thoroughly. Remember the steps!

Also, continue working on your realistic fiction. Bring your flashdrive with your story to class tomorrow.

2011-10-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

ALL GRADES: Vocab 3 & 4: Test on Thursday!

8th: Your Poe tombstone is due tomorrow. Please decorate with simple border and an epitaph.

Complete the notes for your Gothic Tale on the graphic organizer.

7th: Choose the three PILLARS and fill in the description on the left side of the planning page for "An Individual's Responsibility to Society" (purple page with boxes)

6th: Read Ch. 19-20. Answer #5-7 in complete sentences from the study guide questions for Freak the Mighty.

2011-10-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

8th: Finish reading "The Fall of the House of Usher", Poe's masterpiece of American Gothic literature. Highlight Gothic elements. Prepare for a reading quiz on the main points of the story tomorrow.

7th: Finish reading "3 Cups of Tea". Answer #48, 49 of the study guide questions. Fill in the graphic organizer for "What is an Individual's Responsibility to Society?". Choose one character and one character trait. Find the page # to demonstrate how this character in the book shows this trait. For example: Greg: Caring

6th: Read Ch. 17-20 in Freak the Mighty. Type one page, double spaced, of your Realistic Fiction story. Print this page and bring to class. (optional: more pages)

2011-10-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

8th: Choose one Poe writing topic from the TECHNOLOGY LINK page and follow the directions for writing.

7th: Type a 150 word response to #1 from the "3 Cups of Tea Related Topics" (describe your weakness, etc)

Finish reading the book by Monday.

Read the article from the NY Times entitled, "Saudi Monarch Grants Women Right to Vote"

as you are reading, circle the words you are unfamiliar with.

6th: Read Ch. 13-16 in Freak the Mighty. In the study guide on p. 11, answer # 2, 6,7,8. For #8, make sure you include the page # for where you found your answer. Answer all questions in complete sentences.

2011-10-04T12:48:00.001-07:00

8th: No HW.

7th: Read up to Ch. 18 in 3 Cups of Tea, and answer #33, 36, 38 in the study packet.

6th: Read Ch. 10-12 by Thursday. Fill in the People, Place, Heart Chart with at least two details for each section. Complete p. 10 in the "This is my Story" packet.

2011-10-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 3 is due tomorrow.

7th: Read Ch. 12-18 in 3 Cups of Tea by Wednesday.

6th: Read Ch. 10-12 in Freak the Mighty by Tuesday.

2011-09-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-26T13:44:00.001-07:00

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.

2011-09-23T12:03:00.000-07:00

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! :)

2011-09-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-21T12:41:00.001-07:00

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.

2011-09-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-16T09:16:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-15T12:18:00.001-07:00

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)

2011-09-14T12:26:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-13T14:10:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-09T08:41:00.000-07:00

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! :)

2011-09-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

8th: All skits are due on Monday! Keep up with the reflection logs, they will be collected on June 13!

7th: The final test on Where the Red Fern Grows is Monday, June 5.

6th:

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GRADES 6 & 7 only:

QUARTER FOUR VOCABULARY TEST: JUNE 9, WILL INCLUDE CH. 26-30!

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 8th GRADE PARENTS, PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE ROMEO & JULIET FILM PERMISSION FORM (and return by Tuesday, May 31). Thank you !

8th grade: Please complete the reflection log for Acts II and III by Friday. All Act III skits must be ready by Thursday, all Act IV and Act V skits are due on Monday.

7th grade: # 4 & 5 on p. 33 in the Where the Red Fern Grows packet. All coonhound letters to parents were due in class today, so if you didn't turn one in, finish it tonite!

6th grade: identify 3 helpful camping websites and read about camping do's and don'ts. Write 4 interesting facts in the graphic organizer, too.

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8th: Read Act II, complete the reflection log questions for Act II.

7th: Read Ch. 12-15 in Where the Red Fern Grows. Work on your "Mom, I want two coonhounds" paper.

6th: Retype your "nature's mystery" poem, and shadow an image behind your text. Use the printed directions if you are using a MAC, however, if you are using a PC, you will need to follow these steps: Copy the image from google, Paste it into Microsoft Word document, Right Click on the picture, Go to Text Wrapping, then CLICK "Behind Text"

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All students, use this link to enter your suggestion for the name of our new Literary Magazine. The magazine features artwork, poetry and short prose pieces from grades K-8. Be creative but be classy too! (cut and paste the address into your browser)

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dF9tV3VGX2czdXRuX0JLMXZkaVJCY0E6MQ

8th: Attach your rubric, first draft, WORKS CITED page, final copy and peer editing sheets and submit for a final grade on Thursday. Read and complete the reading log for Act Two by Tuesday, May 30. NEED FILM PERMISSION FORMS SIGNED AND RETURNED!

7th: Read Ch. 8-11 in Red Fern tonight!

6th: Use the internet to learn about "cottonmouth moccasins" and write 50 words about what you learned.

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8th: Your research paper draft will be collected on Tuesday (I will be at a meeting on Monday morning and have decided that this will be an easier way of handling things). Please attach your approved outline to your first draft. Remember the final copy of the paper is due on Thursday. You only have 2 days to work on it! On Thursday, we will begin Act Two. Skits assigned for Act II should be ready for Thursday.

7th: Please refer to your reading schedule for RED FERN. Bring your independent reading packets, too, on Monday.

6th: Ch. 3-7 in HOOT are due on Tuesday. Complete the vocabulary practice pages for HOOT Ch. 1-6!

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8th: Read Act One and complete the reflection log questions for Act One. Your First Draft of the research paper is due on Monday. You must hand it in BEFORE going to the Algebra testing classes. If I don't receive your paper on Monday, you will lose 50% on your rough draft grade, and another 5 pts on your final research paper. Your final paper is due Thursday, May 26.

7th: Read Ch. 1-7 in Where the Red Fern Grows.

6th: Complete # 1 & 2 on the "Curious Incidents at Mother Paula's" handout. You MUST use the internet to research these terms. Read Ch. 3-6 by Tuesday May 24.

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8th: Your first draft is due on Monday, May 23. Read all of Act One by Friday. Your reflection log will also be checked on Friday. All Act One skits are due on Thursday. (concert rehearsal tomorrow)

7th: Read Ch. 1-8 by Thursday. Literary Day will continue all this week!

6th: Read Ch. 1-2 in HOOT by Thursday. Literary Day continues tomorrow!

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ALL GRADES: Vocab 29 is due tomorrow.

8th: Your typed sentence outline is due tomorrow morning. You will be tested on Act One on Friday of this week. All reflection entries must be completed by then.

7th: Read Ch. 1-8 by Thursday. Literary Day continues on Thursday, too.

6th: LITERARY DAY continues tomorrow morning. Reading quiz on HOOT Ch. 1 & 2 on Wednesday.

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8th: Your typed outline for the research paper will be due at the end of the period on Monday, so begin to work on the ideas over the weekend. (you will be given half the period to type it)

Read Act One by Tuesday, skits for Act One will begin on Wednesday and will include Thursday.

7th & 6th: Complete your literary day projects. Remember, you will display 2 pages in your sketchbook (one art page, and one attractively mounted copy of the poem) and a prop. You will also need to complete Steps 1-8 (see your Literary Day packet) in the oral analysis portion of your presentation. Your purpose is to "teach" "motivate" and "inspire" everyone with your poem choice. Don't forget to give an interesting explanation of WHY you chose this poem.

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8th: complete the last 2 pages in the "Evaluating Print Sources" research packet about summarizing.

7th: LITERARY DAY PROJECTS are due on Monday, May 16. Read Ch. 1-8 in RED FERN by Tuesday, May 17.

6th: LITERARY DAY PROJECTS are due on Monday, May 16.

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8th: Submit your graduation quote by next Monday. Read the prologue and answer the questions by Thursday (this handout will be distributed in class tomorrow). Read Act One by Monday, May 16.

7th: Literary Day is Monday May 16. Work on your presentation. Follow the guidelines and script in your literary day instruction packet.

6th: What is your chosen "endangered species"? I need your answer tomorrow.

NOTICE: All students who had their research papers "kicked back" should make necessary revisions to your paper and submit it again tomorrow. It is possible to raise your grade. Maximum grade on all "kicked back" papers is 90. Please follow the directions for the Works Cited page on the back page of your 6th grade research paper packet.

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ALL GRADES: Vocabulary 28 is due tomorrow!

8th: 5 pages of notes in your notecard packet are due tomorrow. Read Act One sc. i & ii in R & J by Thursday. First draft of research paper is due May 19.

7th: Background to Where the Red Fern Grows: Travel Brochure, Travel article, and summary of the Great Depression/Inflation ---- all due tomorrow! Read Ch. 1-8 by Wednesday May 18. LITERARY DAY is May 16/17. You must submit your poem choice by tomorrow 5/10 - print 2 copies of the poem for class.

6th: Your literary day poem "selection" is due tomorrow (10 pts) if your poem was not approved yet, please print your top 3 choices. Complete the environmental worksheet (do not make the charts/graphs, just fill in the questionaires. Complete p. 1 of the vocabulary packet for HOOT.

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8th: You will need to show me at least 5 pages of notes in your notetaking packet on Tuesday. Your graduation quote must be entered online by Monday, May 9.

7th: The brochure and travel essay are due on Tuesday.

6th: The final copy of your research paper is due on Monday. Attach first draft, peer edit sheet and final rubric. Check rubric to ensure that you have met all of the guidelines.

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6th graders, meet me in the library lab on Thursday to revise your research paper drafts. Bring your flashdrive or make sure you have access to your file electronically. Thank you!

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Get a good night's rest and eat a protein based breakfast! Tomorrow you will shine! You are all sooooooo ready for the test! Good luck.

Essay submissions for the "WHo is My Neighbor" Diversity Contest for essays and artwork is May 5. Submit your essays and artwork directly to me!

2011-04-29T11:22:00.000-07:00

8th: Finish all parts of the TEST READY workbook and the additional handout for NJASK practice.

7th: Finish your TEST READY workbook and complete the practice reading comprehension for NJASK on "The Sea" and "Winter Dog".

6th: Read thoroughly and complete packets "Making Inferences" & "Distinguishing Facts from Opinions". Be prepared for a quiz on Monday on which you will be asked to practice these skills.

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8th: Brief class time will be given to complete your thesis statements, due tomorrow. Answer #1-6 for the poem "Living Tenderly" by Mary Swenson. Read pp. 585-586 in the packet "Evaluating Print Sources" and be prepared to take a quiz on the six key words that are defined on p. 585.

7th: Complete Lesson 6 in the TEST READY booklet.

6th: The first draft of your research paper is due tomorrow!

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No homework tonight due to Science Expo preparation!

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HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK! GOOD SEDER AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE THESE BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAYS!

All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 27 is due on Tuesday, April 26!

8th: Choose one quote from your quotation packet and write an essay about it. You may also write about your graduation quote, if you prefer. Follow the directions on the handout:

"Famous Quotes that Stick"

Choose a graduation quote and type it into the online form by clicking the cap on this page. Take notes for your research paper if possible.

7th: Work on your Independent Reading Book packet -- fill in at least one page of the vocabulary log and begin to fill in the Character description chart/page. If you don't have your packet at home, just write down the words on a separate piece of paper!:)

6th: "Simile and Metaphors" packet. The first draft of your research report is due on Thursday, April 28, so if you want to start typing it up, using your notecard packet, just get started! :)

READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ READ!

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8th: Quote Interpretation Essay. Locate your book source and/or print an additional source for your research paper by April 26. Read in your SSR!

7th: Read "The War of the Wall" on p. 328 in your online textbook. Complete p. 53 & 57 in the packet.

6th: Fill in the boxes on your Quote Interpretation packet "United we stand, divided we fall" Read "Sea Fever" in your online textbook, p. 560. Complete pp. 50 & 51 in the packet.

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All grades: Vocabulary Test 25/26 tomorrow!

8th: complete the next quotation interpretation!

7th: complete the Helen Keller quotation interpretation!

6th: complete your notecard packet for tomorrow.

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8th: Topics are due for your research paper, hand in your "Exploring 3 possible topics" worksheet (fill in 3 topics that you've learned about). Complete the review questions for the Dodgeball articles, on the handout.

7th: "No Man is an Island" fill in the quotation interpretation page.

6th: Continue working on your notecard packet. The entire packet will be due on Thursday. Complete the worksheet practice with transitions and commas. Rewrite the words of "The Eagle" by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

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Vocabulary Lesson 26 due tomorrow! All grades!

8th: Read in your new SSR!

7th: Finish reading "Amigo Brothers" and complete pp. 27, 32, 34 in your packet.

6th: The notecard packet is due on Wednesday so continue your research on Monday and Tuesday nights! Interpret the next quote: "A closed mind is like a closed book, nothing more than a block of wood"

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8th: Investigate topics to select for next week! Look for a poem for your literary day project.

7th: Poetry website : www.myfavoritepoem.org . Write 50 words about 3 different poems.

Quote interpretation page.

6th: Poetry website : www.myfavoritepoem.org . Write 50 words about 3 different poems.

Quote interpretation page.

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8th: Prepare for Socratic Seminar tomorrow! Bring notes!

7th: #1, 2, 3 (questions following the article on Mars)

6th: complete one more page of notecards in your packet on the next sub-topic. Quote interpretations are a challenging form of writing/thinking and may appear on the NJASK. Analyze the first quote by filling in all of the boxes on the chart completely: "There was never any honey made with just one bee in the hive"

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HOLISTIC SPRING WRITING ASSESSMENT: FRIDAY APRIL 8 (All grades, all teachers & their classes)

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8th: choose a question to answer for the film version of TKAM. Prepare for the Socratic Seminar on Thursday by locating quotations/evidence from the novel to support your point of view.

7th: Complete the graphic organizer, listing the reasons both authors used to support their position on athletes salaries.

6th: Take notes for one sub-topic, filling 3 sides of the notecard packet. Bring all of your sources to class tomorrow. We will review Vocab Lesson 25 tomorrow.

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ALL GRADES: Vocabulary Lesson 25 is due tomorrow!

GRADE 8: Please submit Library Creative Writing Contest Entries by tomorrow!!

8th: Prepare for the Socratic Seminar.

7th: Quotation Interpretation Handout, side #2. Also, complete p. 108 in your packet "Vocabulary Practice" for "Do Athletes Earn Unfair Salaries?"

6th: Bring your book sources, articles and research packets tomorrow.

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8th: Exam on Monday! Study Vocab 16-24. Socratic Seminar, Thurs. April 7.

7th: No HW!

6th: Study the key words and phrases from Chew On This for tomorrow's test. Bring your book sources and print two more articles on your topic by Monday.

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Exam Week!

8th: Study for exam. Writer's Notebook will be checked tomorrow.

7th: Study for exam. Writer's Notebook will be checked tomorrow.

6th: pp. 627-628 "How to Paraphrase" from your resource. (also see comments on Friday's post)

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IMPORTANT: March 30 is the exam for 6th grade & 7th grade. It will include Vocab 16-24. Sixth graders will also be asked to write a persuasive essay on "Chew On This". Grade 8 exam is April 4

Change: SSR Skits due March 31, all grades!

8th: Finish reading the novel and complete the handout.

7th: No HW! Great job, everyone, on your Wax Museum performances!

6th: Bring in at least one book source, for your research paper, on Monday for 10 pts. Begin reading about your topic. Fill in at least one source card for your book (cover of notetaking packet). Begin research on the internet about your topic too. On Tuesday, you must submit at least 2 additional articles, from a website (edu, gov, org), online encyclopedia, or magazine. Do not submit an article from Wikipedia.

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VOCABULARY TEST LESSONS 23/24 tomorrow, all grades!

8th: Courtroom Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow!

7th: Rehearse your role-play tonight for tomorrow's Wax Museum performance. Good Luck to all of you!

6th: p. 596 in the research manual packet (how to avoid plagiarizing information)

If you have not had yours approved yet, select the sub-topics for the research paper. Locate a book source as soon as possible!!!

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All grades: Vocabulary Lesson 24 due tomorrow! Lessons 16-24 are on the exam: March 30! Study every night!

8th: Ch. 19-24 in TKAM.

7th: Read both poems and answer the assigned questions on the handout.

6th: Check out the two great nutrition websites and write down at least 6 facts you've learned. Have fun and play games on these two great websites: nutritioninteractive.com and bam.gov (complete web address is located on your packet)

Fill in the online form for your research paper topic:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dERWZUpKQWJmdHFNQ0Q4VERrNlNxUWc6MQ