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 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, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
FINALS WEEK!
Hi, everyone.
First of all, GOOD LUCK WITH EXAMS THIS COMING WEEK. But really, you shouldn't need ANY luck if you PREPARE ACCORDINGLY.
The "weekly schedule" and "important" dates have been updated. Check them out.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Study...study....study...study!
**Exam review "facts" are due the day of your exam
**Be ready to turn in your green textbook the day of your exam
Let me know if you need anything at all, guys! Have a good weekend....almost done.
First of all, GOOD LUCK WITH EXAMS THIS COMING WEEK. But really, you shouldn't need ANY luck if you PREPARE ACCORDINGLY.
The "weekly schedule" and "important" dates have been updated. Check them out.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Study...study....study...study!
**Exam review "facts" are due the day of your exam
**Be ready to turn in your green textbook the day of your exam
Let me know if you need anything at all, guys! Have a good weekend....almost done.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Almost Done!!
Hi, everyone. I thought i'd check in early again so that you could view and prepare ahead of time for our last full week of the trimester coming up. So go ahead and peruse the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. You'll notice that the TEST IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR THIS TUESDAY INSTEAD OF MONDAY. Be ready!
Other than reading your final Greek story ("The Minotaur) over the weekend and gathering blank note cards for our last round of vocab on Monday, here's how you can prepare for the important upcoming TEST:
Test topics...
**The Odyssey...Part I and II plot, heroic qualities displayed, characters (descriptions/roles), and translations ("making sense of nonsense" parts of the text)
**Greek Mythology research (all)..."Mount Olympus" through "centaurs"...see your handout
**Greek Mythology stories...respective plots and accompanying morals..."Choice of Hercules", "Icarus and Daedulus", "Hercules Cleans the Augean Stables", "Damon and Pythias", and "The Minotaur"
Let me know if you need anything, guys! Take care and have a good weekend.
Other than reading your final Greek story ("The Minotaur) over the weekend and gathering blank note cards for our last round of vocab on Monday, here's how you can prepare for the important upcoming TEST:
Test topics...
**The Odyssey...Part I and II plot, heroic qualities displayed, characters (descriptions/roles), and translations ("making sense of nonsense" parts of the text)
**Greek Mythology research (all)..."Mount Olympus" through "centaurs"...see your handout
**Greek Mythology stories...respective plots and accompanying morals..."Choice of Hercules", "Icarus and Daedulus", "Hercules Cleans the Augean Stables", "Damon and Pythias", and "The Minotaur"
Let me know if you need anything, guys! Take care and have a good weekend.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Another Early Weekend Update...
The time left in this trimester is a tickin', everyone! For some of us, let's get our acts together, and for others, keep up that positive momentum!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
You'll notice that we have a big "Odyssey" TEST coming up next week (Monday, Nov. 15). This means we'll be finishing that story by the end of this week and doing a bit of review in class on Friday for it.
You'll also notice that we have another set of Latin/Greek roots, key words, and bonus words for next week. This means you'll need 10 blank note cards once again for class ON MONDAY to begin the flash card process. Be ready.
Other than that, this weekend you've got the rest of "Odyssey" Part I (pgs. 662-678) to read...along with providing complete answers for pg. 679, 1-7 questions. ALL ODYSSEY PART I QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!!
Finally, don't forget about finishing with the "Greek mythology" research items for Monday!
Have a great weekend, everyone! See you all soon.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
You'll notice that we have a big "Odyssey" TEST coming up next week (Monday, Nov. 15). This means we'll be finishing that story by the end of this week and doing a bit of review in class on Friday for it.
You'll also notice that we have another set of Latin/Greek roots, key words, and bonus words for next week. This means you'll need 10 blank note cards once again for class ON MONDAY to begin the flash card process. Be ready.
Other than that, this weekend you've got the rest of "Odyssey" Part I (pgs. 662-678) to read...along with providing complete answers for pg. 679, 1-7 questions. ALL ODYSSEY PART I QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!!
Finally, don't forget about finishing with the "Greek mythology" research items for Monday!
Have a great weekend, everyone! See you all soon.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Early "SNOW DAY"?!!
Hey, all. I hope you enjoyed your surprise day off...man, I didn't see THAT coming.
Anyway, let's state the obvious first: your RESEARCH PROJECTS are now officially due tomorrow (Wednesday). Be sure to bring to class ALL research note cards, completed outlines, and final drafts. I've already received a handful of "shared" items from some groups, so i'll assume the rest of the groups will be bringing printed versions of their final drafts (one copy per group is all that is necessary).
As for next week, i've already posted the schedule and important due dates, so please check out the links to the right. We've only got about 3.5 weeks left in the trimester guys! Crazy. It's crunch time for all of us.
Please let me know if you need anything at all. See you all soon enough!
Anyway, let's state the obvious first: your RESEARCH PROJECTS are now officially due tomorrow (Wednesday). Be sure to bring to class ALL research note cards, completed outlines, and final drafts. I've already received a handful of "shared" items from some groups, so i'll assume the rest of the groups will be bringing printed versions of their final drafts (one copy per group is all that is necessary).
As for next week, i've already posted the schedule and important due dates, so please check out the links to the right. We've only got about 3.5 weeks left in the trimester guys! Crazy. It's crunch time for all of us.
Please let me know if you need anything at all. See you all soon enough!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
(Early) Weekend Update...
Hi, everyone. I thought i'd check in a bit earlier this time in order to update/clarify some things as we head into a shortened (yet very important) week.
First, check out the weekly schedule and important date links in order to be clear on English 9-related information. You'll notice that we do NOT have school next Thursday and Friday due to parent/teacher conference week (Monday and Tuesday 6-9 PM).
Second, regarding our Research Projects, remember that the ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE ON MONDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE HOUR. Be ready to do some editing/revising that day in order to start finalizing the final draft. Since you should be all hooked up to google and you also have each others' contact information, completing that rough draft shouldn't be a problem this weekend.
Finally, ALL RESEARCH-RELATED ITEMS (NOTE CARDS, OUTLINES, FINAL DRAFTS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, AND THE IN-CLASS PRESENTATIONS ARE THAT DAY AS WELL.
Let me know if you need anything, guys! Take care...Go State.
First, check out the weekly schedule and important date links in order to be clear on English 9-related information. You'll notice that we do NOT have school next Thursday and Friday due to parent/teacher conference week (Monday and Tuesday 6-9 PM).
Second, regarding our Research Projects, remember that the ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE ON MONDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE HOUR. Be ready to do some editing/revising that day in order to start finalizing the final draft. Since you should be all hooked up to google and you also have each others' contact information, completing that rough draft shouldn't be a problem this weekend.
Finally, ALL RESEARCH-RELATED ITEMS (NOTE CARDS, OUTLINES, FINAL DRAFTS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, AND THE IN-CLASS PRESENTATIONS ARE THAT DAY AS WELL.
Let me know if you need anything, guys! Take care...Go State.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Weekend Update...
Hi, everyone. I hope the weekend is already going well for all of you! Enjoy the weather.
A few updates/reminders:
**Check the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's responsibilities in our class. You'll notice that we'll be finalizing our Research Projects all week while at the same time focusing on some grammar-related material. You'll also notice that the overall due date for the research project has been pushed back a day due to MEAP testing that will go on Wednesday morning for all freshmen.
**Remember that 15 "big" note cards and 3 "small" note cards are DUE FIRST THING MONDAY! If you go to the "Michigan eLibrary" site in order to access the databases, you might need to prove that you're a Michigan resident. A valid driver's license # should do. Let me know if you questions/concerns about the research in general this weekend!
Take care, everyone. Go State! :)
A few updates/reminders:
**Check the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's responsibilities in our class. You'll notice that we'll be finalizing our Research Projects all week while at the same time focusing on some grammar-related material. You'll also notice that the overall due date for the research project has been pushed back a day due to MEAP testing that will go on Wednesday morning for all freshmen.
**Remember that 15 "big" note cards and 3 "small" note cards are DUE FIRST THING MONDAY! If you go to the "Michigan eLibrary" site in order to access the databases, you might need to prove that you're a Michigan resident. A valid driver's license # should do. Let me know if you questions/concerns about the research in general this weekend!
Take care, everyone. Go State! :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Weekend Peek
Hi, everyone.
First, I hope you enjoy(ed) your Homecoming Friday! Great time of year...
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right. We're wrapping up the Novel Project and moving on to the next big endeavor--an online-based research project. Excited?! :)
Reminders for the weekend:
**All plot summaries, character, setting, style, and theme notes for your novel are DUE ON MONDAY. Be prepared to turn everything in!
**Practice and prepare for the Novel Presentations to be given in class on Monday and Tuesday. Remember, in 2-3 mins. you need to discuss the BOOK TITLE, AUTHOR, PLOT SUMMARY, 2 LIKES, 2 DISLIKES, AND OVERALL RECOMMENDATION REGARDING YOUR BOOK ALL THE WHILE INCORPORATING EYE CONTACT, MOVEMENT, AND LOUD/CLEAR VOICES. You'll need your book in your possession plus the OPTIONAL "cheat-sheet" note card in class.
Have a good weekend, all! And remember, GO STATE!
First, I hope you enjoy(ed) your Homecoming Friday! Great time of year...
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right. We're wrapping up the Novel Project and moving on to the next big endeavor--an online-based research project. Excited?! :)
Reminders for the weekend:
**All plot summaries, character, setting, style, and theme notes for your novel are DUE ON MONDAY. Be prepared to turn everything in!
**Practice and prepare for the Novel Presentations to be given in class on Monday and Tuesday. Remember, in 2-3 mins. you need to discuss the BOOK TITLE, AUTHOR, PLOT SUMMARY, 2 LIKES, 2 DISLIKES, AND OVERALL RECOMMENDATION REGARDING YOUR BOOK ALL THE WHILE INCORPORATING EYE CONTACT, MOVEMENT, AND LOUD/CLEAR VOICES. You'll need your book in your possession plus the OPTIONAL "cheat-sheet" note card in class.
Have a good weekend, all! And remember, GO STATE!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Another early weekend update...
Ladies and gentlemen,
Once again, please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right to prepare for the near future in this class.
Also, remember the following for Monday:
**You should be AT LEAST halfway finished with your novel by Monday with UPDATED PLOT SUMMARIES...hint hint.
**Bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for week 2 of vocabulary work.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Once again, please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right to prepare for the near future in this class.
Also, remember the following for Monday:
**You should be AT LEAST halfway finished with your novel by Monday with UPDATED PLOT SUMMARIES...hint hint.
**Bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for week 2 of vocabulary work.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
(early) Weekend Update
Greetings, all.
First, enjoy the weekend...BUT remember that we've got a big DUE DATE FOR MONDAY regarding our Personal Narrative essay assignments.
Reminders:
**You will be turning in ALL narrative items on Monday...brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft.
**Final drafts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font (Times New Roman, Helvetica, Courier, or Arial...no bold), 1 inch margins, 2.5 pages, and with a cover page that contains your name and a creative title.
**If you are/were absent for Friday's class, you are still responsible for having at least ONE pair of eyes read/edit your paper, give comments/feedback and sign your rough draft as proof.
**Please feel free to email a Microsoft Word attachment to me for printing purposes and/or ask any questions you might have. Do so EARLY enough this weekend though so I have time to respond!
**Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. And if you have a fitting novel in mind, please bring it on Monday to class!
**Bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday.
We'll see everyone on Monday! Be prepared!
First, enjoy the weekend...BUT remember that we've got a big DUE DATE FOR MONDAY regarding our Personal Narrative essay assignments.
Reminders:
**You will be turning in ALL narrative items on Monday...brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft.
**Final drafts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font (Times New Roman, Helvetica, Courier, or Arial...no bold), 1 inch margins, 2.5 pages, and with a cover page that contains your name and a creative title.
**If you are/were absent for Friday's class, you are still responsible for having at least ONE pair of eyes read/edit your paper, give comments/feedback and sign your rough draft as proof.
**Please feel free to email a Microsoft Word attachment to me for printing purposes and/or ask any questions you might have. Do so EARLY enough this weekend though so I have time to respond!
**Check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. And if you have a fitting novel in mind, please bring it on Monday to class!
**Bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday.
We'll see everyone on Monday! Be prepared!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Weekend Update...
Hi, all. I hope the weekend is a good, restful one for you. Monday is a big day for us in English class, so be prepared!
Reminders for the weekend:
1.) Finish "Thank You, Ma'm" and the attached questions for Monday.
2.) Prepare for the Literary term/Short story TEST which will be given on Monday.
And, as always, please browse the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the upcoming weeks ahead.
Take care, everyone!
Reminders for the weekend:
1.) Finish "Thank You, Ma'm" and the attached questions for Monday.
2.) Prepare for the Literary term/Short story TEST which will be given on Monday.
And, as always, please browse the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the upcoming weeks ahead.
Take care, everyone!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
First Weekend UPDATE
Hi, everyone. I hope you're enjoying your first weekend of the school year. Rest up for your first FULL week coming up!
A few things...
1.) Remember that you've got 41 Literary Term flashcards and your "Most Dangerous..." assignment DUE ON MONDAY.
2.) Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" link to the right in order to plan ahead. We've got our first quiz and test coming up in the near future!
3.) Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, comments, etc. thus far. I'm here for you guys!
See you all on Monday.
A few things...
1.) Remember that you've got 41 Literary Term flashcards and your "Most Dangerous..." assignment DUE ON MONDAY.
2.) Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" link to the right in order to plan ahead. We've got our first quiz and test coming up in the near future!
3.) Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, comments, etc. thus far. I'm here for you guys!
See you all on Monday.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Welcome!!
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...:)
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...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Have a....
...GREAT break, everyone! It was a pleasure having you all in class this spring trimester. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Stay safe, and have fun!
Stay safe, and have fun!
Friday, June 4, 2010
LAST Update...
Hi, everyone. I hope the TKMB and final exam prep work is going all right for you this weekend...be ready for next week and perform!
Check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to be clear on next week's happenings. We've got a lot of stuff going on regarding TKMB finalization and exam preparation.
Remember, final drafts of TKMB essays should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 2.5 pages...and with a cover page.
Take care, and let me know if you need anything!
Check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to be clear on next week's happenings. We've got a lot of stuff going on regarding TKMB finalization and exam preparation.
Remember, final drafts of TKMB essays should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 2.5 pages...and with a cover page.
Take care, and let me know if you need anything!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Holiday Weekend Notes...
Hi, everyone. First, enjoy the beautiful holiday weekend...and don't forget to thank a veteran on Monday!
Regarding our class, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. In addition, the "course documents" page has a downloadable link for the upcoming "final exam review" that we'll be working on for much of next week. Feel free to check that out.
Reminders: there will be NO TEST for TKMB...and a few other key due dates have shifted regarding that book. Take note! Also, remember that your "grammar quiz corrections" are due for thing on Tuesday as well.
See you all on Tuesday!
Regarding our class, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. In addition, the "course documents" page has a downloadable link for the upcoming "final exam review" that we'll be working on for much of next week. Feel free to check that out.
Reminders: there will be NO TEST for TKMB...and a few other key due dates have shifted regarding that book. Take note! Also, remember that your "grammar quiz corrections" are due for thing on Tuesday as well.
See you all on Tuesday!
Friday, May 21, 2010
WEEKEND UPDATE:
Hi, everyone. I hope everything went well today with Mr. J in class. I'm sorry I couldn't be there!
Really, your main goal this weekend is to continue to make progress on your TKMB novel. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns with that stuff.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Next week, we'll have our last week of "vocab" starting on Tuesday.
REMINDER: WE HAVE A QUIZ OVER SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT MATERIAL AS WELL AS A TKMB (CHAPTERS 8-17) QUIZ ON MONDAY.
Have a good weekend!
Really, your main goal this weekend is to continue to make progress on your TKMB novel. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns with that stuff.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Next week, we'll have our last week of "vocab" starting on Tuesday.
REMINDER: WE HAVE A QUIZ OVER SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT MATERIAL AS WELL AS A TKMB (CHAPTERS 8-17) QUIZ ON MONDAY.
Have a good weekend!
Friday, May 14, 2010
It's the WEEKEND!
Hi, everyone.
First, please check the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.
Monday's a big day regarding TWO QUIZZES (VOCAB and TKMB). The TKMB quiz will cover chapters 1-7 as well as vocab and allusions from the book. Also, be ready to turn in flash cards on Monday as well!
Starting Monday, we're shooting for chapters 8-17 in TKMB...consult your reading calendar to double-check.
Have a good one, all...make some progress in TKMB this weekend.
First, please check the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.
Monday's a big day regarding TWO QUIZZES (VOCAB and TKMB). The TKMB quiz will cover chapters 1-7 as well as vocab and allusions from the book. Also, be ready to turn in flash cards on Monday as well!
Starting Monday, we're shooting for chapters 8-17 in TKMB...consult your reading calendar to double-check.
Have a good one, all...make some progress in TKMB this weekend.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Update and Reminders
Hi, everyone. A few things for ya...
1.) Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. Also, I just updated the "course documents" link as well so that you can perhaps view upcoming TKMB assignments.
2.) Remember that over the weekend, you should finish up all Romeo and Juliet ESSAY items, including finding someone to EDIT (and sign) your rough drafts according to the 6 + 1 writing traits (and on a scale from 1 to 10):
IDEAS...thesis, evidence/citations, personal explanation
CONVENTIONS...grammar, punctuation, spelling, complete sentences
ORGANIZATION...structure (according to your outline), clear/developed paragraphs
WORD CHOICE...variety of colorful language
SENTENCE FLUENCY...variety of lengths, types
VOICE...formal, avoid slang, contractions, etc.
**The final draft should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 2.5 pages, and with a cover page. Be prepared to turn in all additional items as well...brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, etc.
Feel free to email me with questions, concerns, comments, and/or your final drafts!
See you all soon.
1.) Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. Also, I just updated the "course documents" link as well so that you can perhaps view upcoming TKMB assignments.
2.) Remember that over the weekend, you should finish up all Romeo and Juliet ESSAY items, including finding someone to EDIT (and sign) your rough drafts according to the 6 + 1 writing traits (and on a scale from 1 to 10):
IDEAS...thesis, evidence/citations, personal explanation
CONVENTIONS...grammar, punctuation, spelling, complete sentences
ORGANIZATION...structure (according to your outline), clear/developed paragraphs
WORD CHOICE...variety of colorful language
SENTENCE FLUENCY...variety of lengths, types
VOICE...formal, avoid slang, contractions, etc.
**The final draft should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 2.5 pages, and with a cover page. Be prepared to turn in all additional items as well...brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, etc.
Feel free to email me with questions, concerns, comments, and/or your final drafts!
See you all soon.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Weekend UPDATE:
Hi, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the last weekend of April!
Below and to the right are the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Be sure to check these out since we've got a very important week coming up in class.
We're almost done with Romeo and Juliet! Happy? Sad? Neither? :)
Take care, all. See you soon.
Below and to the right are the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Be sure to check these out since we've got a very important week coming up in class.
We're almost done with Romeo and Juliet! Happy? Sad? Neither? :)
Take care, all. See you soon.
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