Vocabulary Quiz on the novel tomorrow, 12/14/11!

Please study all the words from consult to gratifying in your novel folder!!

You need to know:
- definitions
- synonyms and antonyms
- parts of speech
- how to use the word in a sentence

Conflict and Controversy: Creating the Constitution

We have started a new book titled Conflict and Controversy: Creating the Constitution

Below are the class notes that you should already have gotten:

Vocabulary in sentences
Vocab. Sheet
Discussion Questions

You need to use context clues from the first link to fill out the "My Guess" column in the vocabulary sheet. You can get the actual definitions in class if you need them.

Study Skills Test is this Friday, 10/7/2011!!!

Please start reviewing your notes for the test!

All the notes that you're responsible for knowing can be found below:

Reading Strategies for Narrative
Reading Strategies for Expository
Study Skills- Science
Study Skills-GA

Socratic Seminar Reflection

Socratic Seminar Reflection is due tomorrow, 9/27.
Please be thoughtful in completing the reflection.
I don't have the electronic copy to have a link here but you can certainly come by and grab a copy from me if you missed it in class.

Notes for Literary Elements and Characterization

Here are the notes for Literary Elements and Characterization!
Keep in mind of these things as you read narratives!

Class Notes Update

We are currently learning many different ways to gain a deeper understanding of the text. Below are the links to class notes that we have been working on in class.

1) Good Note Taking Strategies
2) Annotation
3) Reading Strategies for Narratives
4) Reading Strategies for Expository

Text Structure Unit

Text Structure Unit Test has been rescheduled to next Thursday, September 8, 2011.

You need to carefully study the following notes:
1) Narrative vs. Expository
2) Text Structure Chart

You also need to be able to read a passage and
1) identify the text structure
2) choose the appropriate graphic organizer
3) fill in the graphic organizer with the information from the passage

Manual Project is due on MONDAY, 8/22/11

Manual Project is due on MONDAY, 8/22/11!!!
Make sure that you have the project ready to present on Monday!
You may design your page however you want as long as:
1) the size will fit into a regular size binder
2) font size is reasonable
3) font style is legible
4) single space
5) follow the rubric

I will look forward to reading fantastic manuals and get to know you better!

Have a great weekend!

Manual Project Rough Draft

Manual Project Rough Draft is due tomorrow!

HW: You need to type up the rough draft (background info + 5 prompts):
   1) Times New Roman
   2) Font size 12
   3) Double Space

Manual Project

Manual Project

It’s the beginning of the new school year, and it’s hard to know who’s who. We want to get to know each other better, so you will create a manual about yourself.  Your individual page will become part of our class manual, so please do your best work.  The manual will be due on Monday, August 22.   You will present it on Monday, August 22 or on Tuesday, August 23. 

Wed, 8/17- work on rough draft in class

Thur, 8/18 - work on rough draft in class/ peer edit

Fri, 8/20 - computer lab F102- type your final draft

              - bring in pictures, symbols and other decorative materials

                 if you want.

Welcome Back!

Are you ready to start your new school year! I'm very excited to meet you!

Please print out the syllabus and read it over carefully with your parents. Make sure to sign your name and your parents' names on the bottom of the syllabus. You may cut along the dotted line and bring it to class.

I'm looking forward to having a great year!

By the way, I have an adorable, three and a half pound maltese, and her name is Angie. Maybe you'll get to meet her one day!