Hi, everyone. Hope all is well with you and yours these days? Whatever you're celebrating, I hope it's a great, quality time!
Perhaps class stuff is the furthest thing on your mind right now, but humor me and a.) check out the reminders below...and b.) check back in with this blog late next week sometime in order to be prepared for the first full week of class thereafter. Make sense?
Reminders...
**English 9a--there is no official homework over the Break...but feel free to read ahead in TKMB if you wish! You've got all of the chapter notes/grids in your possession, so feel free. Also, you can check out your most recent Latin/Greek Roots Quiz score (standard L.04) on powerschool when you get a chance.
**English 9b--there is no official homework over the Break...but be prepared after Break to officially (and more formally) wrap up our reading/analysis of Animal Farm. And feel free to check out powerschool in the near future with your updated grade including the book/research test you recently took in class. Fyi...the aforementioned test covered English 9 reading and writing standards R.01, R.03, R.09, R.10, W.02, and W.09. Also, you can check out your most recent Latin/Greek Roots Quiz score (L.04) on powerschool when you get a chance.
**English 10a--there is no official homework over the Break...but feel free to read ahead in Hamlet! You've got all of the study questions in your possession...fyi. We'll be wrapping up our reading/analysis of the play shortly after Break. Also, feel free to check powerschool in the near future to review your recent Hamlet Soliloquy test results. The test covered English 10 reading and writing standards R.03, R.06, R.10, and W.10 (for the translation portion...top 5 numbers on your pieces of paper)...and R.02, W.10 (for the bottom "theme/evidence" portion). Also, you can check out your most recent Spelling/Commonly Confused Words Quiz score (L.02) on powerschool when you get a chance.
That's it for now, guys! Enjoy your time with loved ones...
Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Holiday Break is almost here!
Hey, everyone. It's rainy, gray Saturday, but I hope you're still having a good weekend overall?
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week of classes before Break. You'll see that for everyone, the end of the week is back-loaded with important stuff--tests and quizzes galore.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 15 of TKMB and complete the accompanying chapter notes BY MONDAY.
**English 9b--read up TO page 112 of A. Farm and note that Ch. 8/9 questions are DUE NEXT WED.
**English 10a--read up TO Act 4: Scene 2 of Hamlet and complete accompanying study questions BY MONDAY.
That's it for now, all. Take care and let me know if you need anything!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week of classes before Break. You'll see that for everyone, the end of the week is back-loaded with important stuff--tests and quizzes galore.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 15 of TKMB and complete the accompanying chapter notes BY MONDAY.
**English 9b--read up TO page 112 of A. Farm and note that Ch. 8/9 questions are DUE NEXT WED.
**English 10a--read up TO Act 4: Scene 2 of Hamlet and complete accompanying study questions BY MONDAY.
That's it for now, all. Take care and let me know if you need anything!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Weekend News
Hi, everyone. Hope the weekend is going well so far? Here comes the Winter weather!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our full week of classes next week.
Here goes with a few weekend reminders...
**All classes, be prepared for a KEY TERMS TEST first thing in class on Monday. Any of the 53 terms and real world examples are fair game!
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 8 of TKMB and complete your corresponding written notes by Monday.
**English 9b--continue with your Russian Revolution research (officially DUE NEXT WED.) and read/complete Ch. 3/4/5 written notes for our novel by Monday.
**English 10a--read/complete the written notes (don't forget about THEMES!) for Hamlet up TO Act 3: Scene 1...Act 2 only has two scenes...sorry for the confusion!
That's it for now, all. Take care, and always, i'm at your service!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our full week of classes next week.
Here goes with a few weekend reminders...
**All classes, be prepared for a KEY TERMS TEST first thing in class on Monday. Any of the 53 terms and real world examples are fair game!
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 8 of TKMB and complete your corresponding written notes by Monday.
**English 9b--continue with your Russian Revolution research (officially DUE NEXT WED.) and read/complete Ch. 3/4/5 written notes for our novel by Monday.
**English 10a--read/complete the written notes (don't forget about THEMES!) for Hamlet up TO Act 3: Scene 1...Act 2 only has two scenes...sorry for the confusion!
That's it for now, all. Take care, and always, i'm at your service!
Friday, November 30, 2012
First Weekend Update
Hey, all! Hope the first weekend of the second trimester is treating you well?!
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week-- our first full week of the second trimester.
In each class, we'll be (on Monday) officially starting our new respective texts which we briefly introduced in each class today (Friday). Again, feel free to preview the text at home this weekend at your leisure...that's why you have them over this weekend!
Also, remember that all of your Key Literary Term work is officially DUE ON MONDAY. It's our first "due date". Be prepared...and re-check the "class rules" to the right in order to prepare for RESPONSIBILITY rules!
Take care, guys...and please let me know if you need anything at all this weekend.
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week-- our first full week of the second trimester.
In each class, we'll be (on Monday) officially starting our new respective texts which we briefly introduced in each class today (Friday). Again, feel free to preview the text at home this weekend at your leisure...that's why you have them over this weekend!
Also, remember that all of your Key Literary Term work is officially DUE ON MONDAY. It's our first "due date". Be prepared...and re-check the "class rules" to the right in order to prepare for RESPONSIBILITY rules!
Take care, guys...and please let me know if you need anything at all this weekend.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Welcome, everyone!
Greetings, everyone. I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Friday, November 16, 2012
LAST WEEKEND OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER!!
Hey, all. Big weekend coming up here...for a variety of reasons.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our final week (and your first shot at final exams as a high-schooler) of the first trimester.
Important items for the weekend:
**You and your research partner(s) should be finalizing Research Project responsibilities. Remember, you'll be turning in all of your research note cards, your outlines, and your final draft (with cover page and works cited page attached). Be prepared, work TOGETHER, and ask questions if needed! Remember, we will NOT be doing research "presentations" as previously discussed.
**Those of you who did not perform your RJ scene in class today (Friday), be prepared to be on stage this Monday...with props, written scripts/summaries, etc. Lookin' forward!
**In order to best prepare for our upcoming final exam, look thoroughly back over any TKMB-related items that you have in your possession...as well RJ-associated material.
I think that's it for now, guys! As always, i'm here if you need me....
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our final week (and your first shot at final exams as a high-schooler) of the first trimester.
Important items for the weekend:
**You and your research partner(s) should be finalizing Research Project responsibilities. Remember, you'll be turning in all of your research note cards, your outlines, and your final draft (with cover page and works cited page attached). Be prepared, work TOGETHER, and ask questions if needed! Remember, we will NOT be doing research "presentations" as previously discussed.
**Those of you who did not perform your RJ scene in class today (Friday), be prepared to be on stage this Monday...with props, written scripts/summaries, etc. Lookin' forward!
**In order to best prepare for our upcoming final exam, look thoroughly back over any TKMB-related items that you have in your possession...as well RJ-associated material.
I think that's it for now, guys! As always, i'm here if you need me....
Friday, November 9, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, guys. First, enjoy the weekend! BUT...also know that we've got an important last full week of the first trimester coming up here.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last full week. You'll notice, among other things, an official DUE DATE for the Romeo and Juliet performances on there.
Reminders for the weekend:
**You should have your note card research COMPLETED by the time you come to class on Monday. This means that you'll have at least 5 "small" cards covering the required sources and 20 "big" cards in your possession all covering the key "topics" regarding your respective roles as either historians or biographers. No excuses...ask for help if you need it...from your partner(s) or from me!
**You should have the reading and the notes completed for Romeo and Juliet up TO Act 5: Scene 1 by Monday. We are just about finished with the play and will so officially on Wednesday/Thursday of this coming week! I know you're sad...:)
Take care, all...and once again: Let me know if you need anything at all!
PS. If you checked out a book or a film from me today (Friday) be sure to turn that back into the cart first thing on Monday morning BEFORE school starts.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last full week. You'll notice, among other things, an official DUE DATE for the Romeo and Juliet performances on there.
Reminders for the weekend:
**You should have your note card research COMPLETED by the time you come to class on Monday. This means that you'll have at least 5 "small" cards covering the required sources and 20 "big" cards in your possession all covering the key "topics" regarding your respective roles as either historians or biographers. No excuses...ask for help if you need it...from your partner(s) or from me!
**You should have the reading and the notes completed for Romeo and Juliet up TO Act 5: Scene 1 by Monday. We are just about finished with the play and will so officially on Wednesday/Thursday of this coming week! I know you're sad...:)
Take care, all...and once again: Let me know if you need anything at all!
PS. If you checked out a book or a film from me today (Friday) be sure to turn that back into the cart first thing on Monday morning BEFORE school starts.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Happy Weekend!
Hey, guys. Hope you're enjoying the weekend thus far.
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week in class. It's crazy to think, but we've only got 2.5 weeks left in the trimester. Our last main tasks will be to finish Romeo and Juliet and work on our first and only research project of the trimester starting this Monday.
Reminders/Updates:
**Please bring at least 15 bigger, blank note cards and 3 smaller, blank note cards to class on Monday in order to begin our note-taking process for the research project we'll be starting.
**Read/note-take up TO Act 3: Scene 4 by Monday.
Take care, everyone, and let me know if you need anything at all!
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week in class. It's crazy to think, but we've only got 2.5 weeks left in the trimester. Our last main tasks will be to finish Romeo and Juliet and work on our first and only research project of the trimester starting this Monday.
Reminders/Updates:
**Please bring at least 15 bigger, blank note cards and 3 smaller, blank note cards to class on Monday in order to begin our note-taking process for the research project we'll be starting.
**Read/note-take up TO Act 3: Scene 4 by Monday.
Take care, everyone, and let me know if you need anything at all!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Long Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. Enjoying the long weekend?! I bet....
A few things:
**Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can. You'll see that our next "long term", major date to keep in mind is the end of the 1st trimester in less than a month! Man, time flies...
**Over the weekend, you should do your BEST reading/deciphering/taking written notes on Romeo and Juliet...up to Act 2: Scene 3 by Monday. And remember, it's not ALL going to make sense...but you CAN make sense of a lot of it! Shakespeare is work...give it an honest shot...and keep giving it an honest shot. I'm here to help!
Enjoy, everyone...let me know if you need anything at all.
Go Tigs!
A few things:
**Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can. You'll see that our next "long term", major date to keep in mind is the end of the 1st trimester in less than a month! Man, time flies...
**Over the weekend, you should do your BEST reading/deciphering/taking written notes on Romeo and Juliet...up to Act 2: Scene 3 by Monday. And remember, it's not ALL going to make sense...but you CAN make sense of a lot of it! Shakespeare is work...give it an honest shot...and keep giving it an honest shot. I'm here to help!
Enjoy, everyone...let me know if you need anything at all.
Go Tigs!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. Hope your weekend is treatin' ya right thus far.
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important links" dates to the right. You'll notice/be reminded of a short week next week. Congrats! :) We will solely focus on Romeo and Juliet next week, so be prepared with book in hand and minds open....right? right?!
Have a great weekend, all...Go Tigers...Go State!
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important links" dates to the right. You'll notice/be reminded of a short week next week. Congrats! :) We will solely focus on Romeo and Juliet next week, so be prepared with book in hand and minds open....right? right?!
Have a great weekend, all...Go Tigers...Go State!
Friday, October 12, 2012
WHAT?!!
A weekend with no homework?! No way! Yes way....enjoy, all :)
At the very least though, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. You'll see that we have another round of SPELLING (from the handout that you already have) and the final stages of TKMB. As you should know, we have our second TKMB Test on Monday...similar to the one we had before.
Note: the $1 that's due by Friday is for your purchase of our next text: Romeo and Juliet. Purchased copies are lightweight, easy to use...and you can write in them! In other words, it is YOUR property once you provide the dollar. Feel free to pay up at any point by Friday.
Take care, everyone, and have a safe weekend!
At the very least though, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. You'll see that we have another round of SPELLING (from the handout that you already have) and the final stages of TKMB. As you should know, we have our second TKMB Test on Monday...similar to the one we had before.
Note: the $1 that's due by Friday is for your purchase of our next text: Romeo and Juliet. Purchased copies are lightweight, easy to use...and you can write in them! In other words, it is YOUR property once you provide the dollar. Feel free to pay up at any point by Friday.
Take care, everyone, and have a safe weekend!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Weekend News
Greetings, all. Hope your weekend gets off to a great start here on this Friday afternoon. A few things to start your weekend off:
**Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for next week for our class. We'll be officially finishing TKMB by the end of the week! Excited?! On the horizon: Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet. Yes! :)
**Read up to Ch. 29 of TKMB at the very last by Monday. As for the writing, at the very least complete the Ch.25/26 lumped-together section in the chapter packet. You can finish the next section up to Ch. 29 Monday night if you want...for Tuesday.
**Please remember to bring another handful of blank note cards on Monday for our third (of four) week of Latin/Greek roots starting on Monday.
**All personal narrative essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft) are officially due on Monday. Plan ahead of time for this important due date! No excuses. I'm, of course, here to help if you have any question or concerns...or if you simply need me to print something off before Monday. At your service!
Final Draft requirements are as follows: 2.5 pages, double-spaced, typed, 12 point font, cover page (not included in the 2.5 page total)...start your text at the top of the first non-cover page.
Lookin' forward to reading those essays, guys! Take care...have a great weekend.
**Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for next week for our class. We'll be officially finishing TKMB by the end of the week! Excited?! On the horizon: Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet. Yes! :)
**Read up to Ch. 29 of TKMB at the very last by Monday. As for the writing, at the very least complete the Ch.25/26 lumped-together section in the chapter packet. You can finish the next section up to Ch. 29 Monday night if you want...for Tuesday.
**Please remember to bring another handful of blank note cards on Monday for our third (of four) week of Latin/Greek roots starting on Monday.
**All personal narrative essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft) are officially due on Monday. Plan ahead of time for this important due date! No excuses. I'm, of course, here to help if you have any question or concerns...or if you simply need me to print something off before Monday. At your service!
Final Draft requirements are as follows: 2.5 pages, double-spaced, typed, 12 point font, cover page (not included in the 2.5 page total)...start your text at the top of the first non-cover page.
Lookin' forward to reading those essays, guys! Take care...have a great weekend.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Sunny Weekend Update...
...as opposed to LAST weekend...a rainy one! First, everyone, enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts....and hope Homecoming was a good one for ya!
As always, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. You'll see that we've got another round of commonly misspelled and commonly confused words coming up again...quiz Friday. We've also got our first essay assignment starting on Monday as well....excited?! :)
Reminder for the weekend:
**You should read (and take notes) at least up until Ch. 22 of TKMB for Monday. We're in the midst of some pretty enthralling stuff in these chapters! Enjoy...and be ready to discuss.
On a random note, many of you struggled a bit on the Roots quiz today (Friday). That quiz score has already been entered into Powerschool in place of the old score. That said, don't worry too much at this point (unless it becomes a trend!) because today's score may or may not "stick" depending on how you do with that standard with two more tries remaining in the trimester. But we DO have to get better for the most part!
Enjoy life this weekend, guys....let me know if you need anything at all.
As always, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. You'll see that we've got another round of commonly misspelled and commonly confused words coming up again...quiz Friday. We've also got our first essay assignment starting on Monday as well....excited?! :)
Reminder for the weekend:
**You should read (and take notes) at least up until Ch. 22 of TKMB for Monday. We're in the midst of some pretty enthralling stuff in these chapters! Enjoy...and be ready to discuss.
On a random note, many of you struggled a bit on the Roots quiz today (Friday). That quiz score has already been entered into Powerschool in place of the old score. That said, don't worry too much at this point (unless it becomes a trend!) because today's score may or may not "stick" depending on how you do with that standard with two more tries remaining in the trimester. But we DO have to get better for the most part!
Enjoy life this weekend, guys....let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Rainy Weekend Update
Hey, guys...sorry about the weather for your weekend thus far! Rain rain, go away...
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week...already our last week of September!
Reminders for the weekend:
**You are to read/take chapter notes up to Chapter 15 of TKMB by Monday.
**We have a TEST over our key literary terms (and four separate English standards) first thing on Monday. Prepare, prepare!!
**Please remember to bring a handful of blank note cards on Monday in order to begin in class the flash card process for our second Roots lesson of the school year.
That's all for now, everyone. Happy Fall! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week...already our last week of September!
Reminders for the weekend:
**You are to read/take chapter notes up to Chapter 15 of TKMB by Monday.
**We have a TEST over our key literary terms (and four separate English standards) first thing on Monday. Prepare, prepare!!
**Please remember to bring a handful of blank note cards on Monday in order to begin in class the flash card process for our second Roots lesson of the school year.
That's all for now, everyone. Happy Fall! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Weekend Update #2
Greetings, everyone. I hope your weekend gets off to the right start with some beautiful weather on our way it seems.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week of school.
Now for some reminders for the weekend:
**Read and complete the chapter summaries up TO (not THROUGH) Ch. 8 of TKMB at the very least for Monday. We'll perhaps be having a "pop quiz" of sorts regarding key points of the first 7 chapters of the story...hint hint.
**Continue familiarizing yourselves with the 53 Key Terms we've been keeping track of and reviewing a bit here and there. We'll now OFFICIALLY have a test of those on Monday, Sept. 24.
**Be prepared for our first "spelling/grammar" lesson of the trimester starting on Monday. And we're back to some more "reading comprehension" that we started the first week of school as well. Excited?!! :)
That's it for now, guys! Take care, and have a fun, safe, productive weekend. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week of school.
Now for some reminders for the weekend:
**Read and complete the chapter summaries up TO (not THROUGH) Ch. 8 of TKMB at the very least for Monday. We'll perhaps be having a "pop quiz" of sorts regarding key points of the first 7 chapters of the story...hint hint.
**Continue familiarizing yourselves with the 53 Key Terms we've been keeping track of and reviewing a bit here and there. We'll now OFFICIALLY have a test of those on Monday, Sept. 24.
**Be prepared for our first "spelling/grammar" lesson of the trimester starting on Monday. And we're back to some more "reading comprehension" that we started the first week of school as well. Excited?!! :)
That's it for now, guys! Take care, and have a fun, safe, productive weekend. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, all. I hope your weekend gets off to a great start. Be ready for our first FULL week of school next week. Excited?! :)
Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week when you can.
Reminders for the weekend:
**All 53 Key Literary Terms note cards must be completed by this coming Monday. Even if you are confused about examples and/or pictures, at least give it a shot! We'll be talking about each card (and correcting when needed) all week next week in order to clarify information. Be aware that we tentatively have scheduled our first test (over these terms) on Monday, Sept. 17.
**Feel free to begin your reading of To Kill a Mockingbird now that you have the text in your possession. It is not required, since we'll officially start on Monday. Just a suggestion!
**Bring at least 8-10 extra blank note cards to class on Monday for our first Latin/Greek roots lesson of the trimester. We'll be making another handful of simple flash cards in class that day!
That's it for now, guys. PLEASE let me know if you have any questions, concerns, and or/comments. I'm all ears. Take care!
Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week when you can.
Reminders for the weekend:
**All 53 Key Literary Terms note cards must be completed by this coming Monday. Even if you are confused about examples and/or pictures, at least give it a shot! We'll be talking about each card (and correcting when needed) all week next week in order to clarify information. Be aware that we tentatively have scheduled our first test (over these terms) on Monday, Sept. 17.
**Feel free to begin your reading of To Kill a Mockingbird now that you have the text in your possession. It is not required, since we'll officially start on Monday. Just a suggestion!
**Bring at least 8-10 extra blank note cards to class on Monday for our first Latin/Greek roots lesson of the trimester. We'll be making another handful of simple flash cards in class that day!
That's it for now, guys. PLEASE let me know if you have any questions, concerns, and or/comments. I'm all ears. Take care!
Monday, September 3, 2012
Welcome, Everyone!
Greetings, everyone. I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Last Update of the School Year!
The time is ever so near, everyone. We've still got some business to take care of though, right?!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our last week of school.
Reminders:
**Teens...Steps 7-9 are DUE MONDAY.
**Our final exam will take place on Wednesday morning/afternoon for 2nd and 4th hour...and Thursday afternoon for 5th hour. Prepare, prepare, prepare!
**All exam review "facts" are DUE the day of your exam as well.
Please let me know how/if I can help at all from here on out, guys!
Take care.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our last week of school.
Reminders:
**Teens...Steps 7-9 are DUE MONDAY.
**Our final exam will take place on Wednesday morning/afternoon for 2nd and 4th hour...and Thursday afternoon for 5th hour. Prepare, prepare, prepare!
**All exam review "facts" are DUE the day of your exam as well.
Please let me know how/if I can help at all from here on out, guys!
Take care.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Early Weekend Update
Hey, all.
First, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our last "normal" week next week.
Reminder for next week:
**Teens....steps 1-4 are DUE TUESDAY from the big packet. We'll finish the rest of the "steps" next week.
That's it at this point...other than start preparing/continue to PREPARE for the final exam coming up in the near future!
Let me know how/if I can help, guys.
First, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our last "normal" week next week.
Reminder for next week:
**Teens....steps 1-4 are DUE TUESDAY from the big packet. We'll finish the rest of the "steps" next week.
That's it at this point...other than start preparing/continue to PREPARE for the final exam coming up in the near future!
Let me know how/if I can help, guys.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Last Full Week Coming Up!
Excited, guys?! :) We've got to take care of some business first though these next few weeks...
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes. As you'll see, we've got one more set of grammar notes to take next week, and we'll be looking at parts of a new, longer text regarding planning for your future.
Reminder: ALL TKMB ESSAY ITEMS ARE DUE MONDAY.
Final draft requirements = 2 pgs. of text, double-spaced, typed, 12 pts. font, separate cover page.
Let me know if you need anything at all this weekend, everyone! Take care.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes. As you'll see, we've got one more set of grammar notes to take next week, and we'll be looking at parts of a new, longer text regarding planning for your future.
Reminder: ALL TKMB ESSAY ITEMS ARE DUE MONDAY.
Final draft requirements = 2 pgs. of text, double-spaced, typed, 12 pts. font, separate cover page.
Let me know if you need anything at all this weekend, everyone! Take care.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, all.
Everyone, please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes.
By Monday, you should have the READING completely finished for TKMB...all of the written notes are not officially due until Wednesday of this coming week. Remember also that we have our last full week of Latin/Greek vocab officially starting on Monday as well!
Hope you guys have a good weekend...let me know if you need anything at all.
PS. Cross your fingers for me, please, as I run the 25k at the Riverbank Run in G.R. tomorrow! :)
Everyone, please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes.
By Monday, you should have the READING completely finished for TKMB...all of the written notes are not officially due until Wednesday of this coming week. Remember also that we have our last full week of Latin/Greek vocab officially starting on Monday as well!
Hope you guys have a good weekend...let me know if you need anything at all.
PS. Cross your fingers for me, please, as I run the 25k at the Riverbank Run in G.R. tomorrow! :)
Friday, May 4, 2012
Weekend Update
Hey, all.
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for another full week of school next week.
Reminders:
**You should be up THROUGH Chapter 27 of TKMB by Monday...be prepared for our last quiz that day as well.
**Next week will solely be devoted to finalizing TKMB and officially starting some essay work.
That's it for now. Have fun this weekend and get some work done!
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for another full week of school next week.
Reminders:
**You should be up THROUGH Chapter 27 of TKMB by Monday...be prepared for our last quiz that day as well.
**Next week will solely be devoted to finalizing TKMB and officially starting some essay work.
That's it for now. Have fun this weekend and get some work done!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Early Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. First, I hope you enjoy the long weekend!
As always, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week, a full week.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Be prepared for TKMB Quiz #2 covering chapters 8-17 first thing on Monday.
**Keep up to date with the written notes for the book as well...plot summaries, vocab, allusions, etc.
**Please remember to bring another blank set of note cards for Latin/Greek vocab usage on Monday as well.
That's it for now....have a good one, all! I hope you're all enjoying the book!
As always, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week, a full week.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Be prepared for TKMB Quiz #2 covering chapters 8-17 first thing on Monday.
**Keep up to date with the written notes for the book as well...plot summaries, vocab, allusions, etc.
**Please remember to bring another blank set of note cards for Latin/Greek vocab usage on Monday as well.
That's it for now....have a good one, all! I hope you're all enjoying the book!
Friday, April 20, 2012
It's the Weekend Again!
Hi, everyone.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. As you'll see, it's a lot of time solely devoted to TKMB coming up next week, a shortened week.
Reminder:
**You should be up to pg. 63 in TKMB and have your plot summaries/vocab/allusions updated through Chapter 7 for Monday. We'll have a quiz over the first seven chapter first thing Monday.
Have a great weekend, all.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. As you'll see, it's a lot of time solely devoted to TKMB coming up next week, a shortened week.
Reminder:
**You should be up to pg. 63 in TKMB and have your plot summaries/vocab/allusions updated through Chapter 7 for Monday. We'll have a quiz over the first seven chapter first thing Monday.
Have a great weekend, all.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Weekend Update
Greetings, all. I hope you enjoy the weekend!
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right regarding next week.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Have your R/J essay rough draft COMPLETED and ready to be edited on Monday. Final drafts are now DUE WEDNESDAY.
**We'll have our first Vocab quiz on Monday. Be ready to turn in all of your flash cards then as well.
**Speaking of flash cards, bring a new set of 10 for our next round of Vocab starting Monday, please!
**We'll be officially starting a new text (a novel) on Monday. Excited? :) I think you'll all like it...see the schedule.
Take care, everyone!
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right regarding next week.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Have your R/J essay rough draft COMPLETED and ready to be edited on Monday. Final drafts are now DUE WEDNESDAY.
**We'll have our first Vocab quiz on Monday. Be ready to turn in all of your flash cards then as well.
**Speaking of flash cards, bring a new set of 10 for our next round of Vocab starting Monday, please!
**We'll be officially starting a new text (a novel) on Monday. Excited? :) I think you'll all like it...see the schedule.
Take care, everyone!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Happy Spring Break!!
Hi, everyone.
I hope you're already enjoying a little R(est) and R(elaxation) with family and friends thus far. The "break" is much needed, i'm sure.
When you can, check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the "back-to-school" week starting on Monday, April 9. As you will see, we've got some busy times coming up with the wrapping up of Romeo and Juliet (with test and essay looming) and the start of our first Vocabulary unit.
**Reminders:
-There is no written HW for break, but we'll have our R/J "performances" in class on the Tuesday we return. Practice, practice!
-You'll need a set of 10 blank note cards (any size) for our first day of new "vocab" on the Monday we return.
Please let me know if you need anything at all, guys. Take care, have fun, and be safe.
I hope you're already enjoying a little R(est) and R(elaxation) with family and friends thus far. The "break" is much needed, i'm sure.
When you can, check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the "back-to-school" week starting on Monday, April 9. As you will see, we've got some busy times coming up with the wrapping up of Romeo and Juliet (with test and essay looming) and the start of our first Vocabulary unit.
**Reminders:
-There is no written HW for break, but we'll have our R/J "performances" in class on the Tuesday we return. Practice, practice!
-You'll need a set of 10 blank note cards (any size) for our first day of new "vocab" on the Monday we return.
Please let me know if you need anything at all, guys. Take care, have fun, and be safe.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, all. I hope you're enjoying your weekend thus far?!
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week.
Reminder: You should get through Act III: Scenes II/III with the reading and the notes by Monday. Be prepared to discuss!
Reminder: We have a Punctuation Quiz on Monday over ALL punctuation marks we've covered in class thus far this trimester. Prepare yourselves!
Next week, we'll mostly be focusing on making a lot of progress with Romeo and Juliet. Notice that all of Act II and Act III notes will be officially DUE ON THURSDAY before you leave for Spring Break.
Let me know if you need anything, guys, and have a great weekend!
When you can, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week.
Reminder: You should get through Act III: Scenes II/III with the reading and the notes by Monday. Be prepared to discuss!
Reminder: We have a Punctuation Quiz on Monday over ALL punctuation marks we've covered in class thus far this trimester. Prepare yourselves!
Next week, we'll mostly be focusing on making a lot of progress with Romeo and Juliet. Notice that all of Act II and Act III notes will be officially DUE ON THURSDAY before you leave for Spring Break.
Let me know if you need anything, guys, and have a great weekend!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Happy FOG Day!
Well, everyone, I have to say that this is a first in my teaching career: a fog day?!! Either way, i'm sure you're enjoying your time off! :)
Ok, here's what this means for us as we move forward:
**Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
**Romeo and Juliet Act I notes are STILL DUE MONDAY.
**Our Comma/Shakespeare Quiz will now be pushed to Tuesday of this coming week.
**We'll be starting another set of punctuation notes come Tuesday with a quiz over them on Monday of the following week.
Have a good weekend St. Patty weekend, guys...don't forget to cheer on those Spartans! :) It's going to be a GREEN weekend all around...haha.
Ok, here's what this means for us as we move forward:
**Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
**Romeo and Juliet Act I notes are STILL DUE MONDAY.
**Our Comma/Shakespeare Quiz will now be pushed to Tuesday of this coming week.
**We'll be starting another set of punctuation notes come Tuesday with a quiz over them on Monday of the following week.
Have a good weekend St. Patty weekend, guys...don't forget to cheer on those Spartans! :) It's going to be a GREEN weekend all around...haha.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Weekend Update
Hi, all. It's the end a crazy first week. I hope you enjoyed it?!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our first full week of the tri coming up. We'll be diving head first into Romeo and Juliet starting on Monday...along with a grammar/comma learning unit.
Reminder: Bring $1 for purchase of your own Romeo and Juliet text copy on Monday.
Have a great weekend, all, and good luck to you all you spring sport athletes on Monday!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for our first full week of the tri coming up. We'll be diving head first into Romeo and Juliet starting on Monday...along with a grammar/comma learning unit.
Reminder: Bring $1 for purchase of your own Romeo and Juliet text copy on Monday.
Have a great weekend, all, and good luck to you all you spring sport athletes on Monday!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Welcome to English 9B!!
Greetings, everyone. I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below and on your "parent letter". Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
The two most important links on this site are arguably the "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links listed to the right. Check these out frequently in order to stay ORGANIZED and INFORMED of class matters.
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below and on your "parent letter". Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
The two most important links on this site are arguably the "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links listed to the right. Check these out frequently in order to stay ORGANIZED and INFORMED of class matters.
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Happy SNOW DAY!
I'm sure you're all enjoying the extra time off :)
Anyway, here's what that means for English 9a and English 11b: first, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links; second, see below...
**English 9a: your Vocab Quiz #4 is now pushed back to Monday. Be ready! Also, continue working on those exam review "facts" which are DUE WEDNESDAY.
**English 11b: your research presentations are now pushed back to Monday. Be ready! The Monday due date for ALL NIGHT ITEMS still stands.
Lookin' forward to seeing you all again Monday! Let's end this trimester on a high note, guys. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Anyway, here's what that means for English 9a and English 11b: first, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links; second, see below...
**English 9a: your Vocab Quiz #4 is now pushed back to Monday. Be ready! Also, continue working on those exam review "facts" which are DUE WEDNESDAY.
**English 11b: your research presentations are now pushed back to Monday. Be ready! The Monday due date for ALL NIGHT ITEMS still stands.
Lookin' forward to seeing you all again Monday! Let's end this trimester on a high note, guys. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Early Weekend...
...Check-in.
I thought i'd throw out an early note regarding our last full week of the trimester coming up: an important one regarding finalizing course materials and preparing for the final exam.
Soooooo go ahead and please check out the newly update "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right at your leisure.
Then pay attention to these reminders:
**English 9 students...we have a vocab quiz on Monday, and we'll start the next (and last) week of vocab that day as well. Please remember to bring blank note cards once again! Also, be prepared to hand in ALL Odyssey-related items on Monday as well. WE HAVE A TEST OVER THE ODYSSEY AND GREEK RESEARCH ON TUESDAY!!
**English 11 students...we have a terms quiz on Monday, and you should be up to at least pg. 60 in our Night reading. Chapters 1 and 2 of your study guide should be complete as well, since we'll review those on Monday. And, of course, continue that RESEARCH (all of which is due on Friday)!
Let me know how/if I can help at all this weekend, guys. Take care.
I thought i'd throw out an early note regarding our last full week of the trimester coming up: an important one regarding finalizing course materials and preparing for the final exam.
Soooooo go ahead and please check out the newly update "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right at your leisure.
Then pay attention to these reminders:
**English 9 students...we have a vocab quiz on Monday, and we'll start the next (and last) week of vocab that day as well. Please remember to bring blank note cards once again! Also, be prepared to hand in ALL Odyssey-related items on Monday as well. WE HAVE A TEST OVER THE ODYSSEY AND GREEK RESEARCH ON TUESDAY!!
**English 11 students...we have a terms quiz on Monday, and you should be up to at least pg. 60 in our Night reading. Chapters 1 and 2 of your study guide should be complete as well, since we'll review those on Monday. And, of course, continue that RESEARCH (all of which is due on Friday)!
Let me know how/if I can help at all this weekend, guys. Take care.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Enjoy...
...the long weekend, everyone!
First, though, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our shortened week coming up. Remember, there are only 1.5 weeks left in the tri before final exam week! Crazy.
Reminders for the weekend:
**English 9...be sure to have all Part I Odyssey questions prepared for Wednesday as well as all of your latest vocab note cards (don't forget bonus words!). Finally, you've got your last bit of Greek research to complete as well.
**English 11...be reminded that ALL of your remaining Lord items are DUE WEDNESDAY (symbols, characters, map). We will have our Lord TEST ON THURSDAY. Also, again feel free to begin your coverage of Night (our new text) and dabble a bit with that Holocaust Museum site. Let me know if you want to "sign up" for a topic!
Take care, guys...enjoy the bit of time off. Let me know if you need anything at all.
First, though, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our shortened week coming up. Remember, there are only 1.5 weeks left in the tri before final exam week! Crazy.
Reminders for the weekend:
**English 9...be sure to have all Part I Odyssey questions prepared for Wednesday as well as all of your latest vocab note cards (don't forget bonus words!). Finally, you've got your last bit of Greek research to complete as well.
**English 11...be reminded that ALL of your remaining Lord items are DUE WEDNESDAY (symbols, characters, map). We will have our Lord TEST ON THURSDAY. Also, again feel free to begin your coverage of Night (our new text) and dabble a bit with that Holocaust Museum site. Let me know if you want to "sign up" for a topic!
Take care, guys...enjoy the bit of time off. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Weekend News
Hey, all. Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important links" to the right in order to prepare accordingly for this next week.
**English 9a...enjoy the weekend with little (required anyway) to do! It MIGHT be wise though to begin your Greek mythology research (Olympus-Discord) in order to save time on Monday night?! Just a suggestion. Please continue to remember to lug your textbooks to class each and every day from here on out. I know...they're annoying. :)
**English 11b...you should be up to pg. 120 of Lord of the Flies at the very least on Monday...along with Chapters 5 and 6 completed in your packet. This will be our last full week with this current text...hope you're enjoying the "evil" of it all! Don't let it get ya down. :) All Lord of the Flies items are officially due on Thursday, Feb. 16 after the long weekend...we will have a test over the novel that day as well.
That's all, guys. Enjoy your Super Bowl weekend!
**English 9a...enjoy the weekend with little (required anyway) to do! It MIGHT be wise though to begin your Greek mythology research (Olympus-Discord) in order to save time on Monday night?! Just a suggestion. Please continue to remember to lug your textbooks to class each and every day from here on out. I know...they're annoying. :)
**English 11b...you should be up to pg. 120 of Lord of the Flies at the very least on Monday...along with Chapters 5 and 6 completed in your packet. This will be our last full week with this current text...hope you're enjoying the "evil" of it all! Don't let it get ya down. :) All Lord of the Flies items are officially due on Thursday, Feb. 16 after the long weekend...we will have a test over the novel that day as well.
That's all, guys. Enjoy your Super Bowl weekend!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Last Weekend In January!
Hi, everyone. First, please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.
Reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a...all research teams should have their rough drafts COMPLETED by Monday. We'll be editing those rough drafts then so it's important that each is complete! Our final due date for the entire project is now next Tuesday...please take note. Be ready to present your findings on Tuesday as well. Contact each other this weekend so you're on the same page as your partner(s)!
**English 11b...you should be on pg. 50 of Lord of the Flies at the very least by the beginning of class on Monday. Chapters 1-2 in the question packet should be complete by then as well. Also, be prepared for a terms QUIZ first thing in class on Monday.
That's it for now, guys! Let me know if you need anything at all. Take care!
Reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a...all research teams should have their rough drafts COMPLETED by Monday. We'll be editing those rough drafts then so it's important that each is complete! Our final due date for the entire project is now next Tuesday...please take note. Be ready to present your findings on Tuesday as well. Contact each other this weekend so you're on the same page as your partner(s)!
**English 11b...you should be on pg. 50 of Lord of the Flies at the very least by the beginning of class on Monday. Chapters 1-2 in the question packet should be complete by then as well. Also, be prepared for a terms QUIZ first thing in class on Monday.
That's it for now, guys! Let me know if you need anything at all. Take care!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Weekend News
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for next week and beyond.
Reminders for the weekend:
English 9a: You've got 15 "big" info cards and 3 "small" source cards for your research project (EACH student) DUE TUESDAY. If you do not have internet access at home, perhaps find a library, friend's house, etc. for access? Please note that you still need to complete the total of 20 "big's" and 5 "small's" soon thereafter what with the overall project DUE THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, JAN. 30. Feel free to go over that limit in order to cover all of the info/topics you need. Contact me and/or your partner with questions!
English 11b: You've got all Hobbit items (Chapters 9-19, children story, essay) DUE TUESDAY. Be ready! And let me know if you have any questions at all, guys. On Wednesday, we start a brand new text....excited?!
Enjoy the weekend, all!
Reminders for the weekend:
English 9a: You've got 15 "big" info cards and 3 "small" source cards for your research project (EACH student) DUE TUESDAY. If you do not have internet access at home, perhaps find a library, friend's house, etc. for access? Please note that you still need to complete the total of 20 "big's" and 5 "small's" soon thereafter what with the overall project DUE THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, JAN. 30. Feel free to go over that limit in order to cover all of the info/topics you need. Contact me and/or your partner with questions!
English 11b: You've got all Hobbit items (Chapters 9-19, children story, essay) DUE TUESDAY. Be ready! And let me know if you have any questions at all, guys. On Wednesday, we start a brand new text....excited?!
Enjoy the weekend, all!
Friday, January 13, 2012
SNOW DAY! And Weekend News...
I hope you all are enjoying your day off and a good start to a long weekend?! Just call me a prophet, huh? :)
Ok, now...a few things:
**All students...check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for Monday and the rest of the week. Remember, no due dates have changed in light of the snow day!
**English 9 students...your Vocab Quiz #2 will now be taken first thing Monday. Be ready to turn in your flash cards from last week at that point too. We'll be practicing in class for our Novel Presentations on Monday as well. And remember, your book and all of your Novel Notes are DUE TUESDAY as well! Simply put, this next Tuesday is a big day. Prepare yourselves!
**English 11 students...be ready to turn in your Hobbit chapters 1-8 packets on Monday as well as share at least 6 total pages of your children stories. We'll be doing a bit of review that day as well in order to get all of us caught up and on board with the Hobbit happenings toward the middle of the text. I'll have the next study guide packet ready for you in class that day in order to hit the next number of chapters! Excited?! I bet....:)
Take care, all! Be safe out there! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Ok, now...a few things:
**All students...check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for Monday and the rest of the week. Remember, no due dates have changed in light of the snow day!
**English 9 students...your Vocab Quiz #2 will now be taken first thing Monday. Be ready to turn in your flash cards from last week at that point too. We'll be practicing in class for our Novel Presentations on Monday as well. And remember, your book and all of your Novel Notes are DUE TUESDAY as well! Simply put, this next Tuesday is a big day. Prepare yourselves!
**English 11 students...be ready to turn in your Hobbit chapters 1-8 packets on Monday as well as share at least 6 total pages of your children stories. We'll be doing a bit of review that day as well in order to get all of us caught up and on board with the Hobbit happenings toward the middle of the text. I'll have the next study guide packet ready for you in class that day in order to hit the next number of chapters! Excited?! I bet....:)
Take care, all! Be safe out there! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, January 6, 2012
For the weekend...
Hi, everyone. Just checking in a bit early regarding the upcoming weekend and into next week...
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links on the right.
English 9-ers, make some solid progress on your novels this weekend and be reminded that i'll be checking your halfway point plot summaries in class on Tuesday of next week. Also, remember to bring another set of 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for our second installment of Latin/Greek vocab! Be reminded that we have our first VOCAB QUIZ that day as well!
English 11 folks, you should be to pg. 75 of The Hobbit at the very least, have your Literary/Hobbit terms and Chapters 1-4 guide completed, and fully create at least 2 children's story pages by Monday!
Have a fun weekend, everyone!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links on the right.
English 9-ers, make some solid progress on your novels this weekend and be reminded that i'll be checking your halfway point plot summaries in class on Tuesday of next week. Also, remember to bring another set of 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for our second installment of Latin/Greek vocab! Be reminded that we have our first VOCAB QUIZ that day as well!
English 11 folks, you should be to pg. 75 of The Hobbit at the very least, have your Literary/Hobbit terms and Chapters 1-4 guide completed, and fully create at least 2 children's story pages by Monday!
Have a fun weekend, everyone!
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