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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Medical update...

Hey, everyone. Thanks for the work with Mr. J today, once again.

My "procedure" in Detroit went fairly well today despite a few complications. I'm actually writing you from Detroit right now as I (and my still-recovering wife) am not fit to drive anywhere after the day. Soooooooo, it looks like I will be absent from school tomorrow (Wednesday) again.

Please continue to make as much head-way in Romeo and Juliet as possible in class. You'll be watching more of the new version of the film tomorrow...enjoy!

Reminder: ACT III notes are due tomorrow (Wednesday) as well. The sub WILL collect this assignment!

Happy RAINY weekend...

Hi, everyone. First, thanks for the solid work with Mr. J yesterday in class...much appreciated.

We're now nearing the end of the line with Romeo and Juliet; therefore, check out the handful of additions made to the "important dates" link to the right, and, of course, view the "weekly schedule" link in order to prepare for this coming week. Feel free to read ahead in Romeo and Juliet!

Reminder: we have a Vocab QUIZ on Monday and all flash cards from this past week are due as well.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Weekend Update...

Hi, everyone! The Robinson clan made it back home safe and sound from the hospital late this morning...all is well although, Mom is still in pain.

I hope everything's been going well with Mr. J! And HOPEFULLY you're handling Romeo and Juliet all right! Remember, avoid the typical frustration with Shakespeare. It'll get easier, I promise.

I'll be back to class on Monday, and we'll spend that day doing a bunch of review in order to "catch up"...for me and for you guys!

Please check out the updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for next week.

Have a good weekend, all!

Baby News!

It's a GIRL! hahahaha....Quinn Nora Robinson, born this morning at 1:54 A.M....10 lbs. and 2 ounces! Yikes...wife/mom is fine...everyone's fine. Thanks for all the thoughts and well-wishes!

First, please continue to check this site for updates/announcements/directions in addition to Mr. J in class.

You'll still be on the same schedule for this week, just with me not present. So STILL be prepared for that Punctuation/Shakespeare QUIZ on Friday and continue to make healthy progress in Romeo and Juliet (reading, note-taking, and essay brainstorming, etc.)

As of now, I will definitely be absent for class tomorrow (Thursday) and most likely on Friday. But again, keep checking this blog for updates!

Hope all is well, everyone.

We're almost back!

Yippee, huh?! :)

Seriously though, i'm looking forward to seeing you all again and getting back down to business.

I hope that you guys have enjoyed your breaks and that you had safe traveling and a lot of fun with family/friends.

As for the Robinson household, STILL no baby news...the wife is ummmmmm...a bit impatient with the ol' baby at this point...just wants it to pop out already, ya know? Anyway, we're also all recovered (kind of) from the Spartan bball debacle a while back...I know you all care. :)

Regarding the class, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right to review the upcoming week. It's time to jump right into Romeo and Juliet!

Take care!

PS. I suppose if you do NOT see me on Monday, it's due to upcoming baby news...fingers crossed.

Dang it...

State! :(

The wife and I are currently in mourning after the bball loss...and still no baby!

In all seriousness, I hope you guys are enjoying your time off!

Take care, and let me know if there's anything you need from me.

SPRING BREAK!!

First, everyone, ENJOY the time off! I hope it's a safe, fun time with family and friends. Don't forget everything you're learned these past few weeks! :)

Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule", "important dates", and "course documents" links to the right regarding the week we come back to school.

On the "course documents" page, feel free to download and view the upcoming Romeo and Juliet assignments in order to perhaps plan a bit ahead.

Let me know if you need anything, guys! I'll check in on this blog at least one other time.

Take care, all.

Pre-Spring Break UPDATE...

Three more school days, everyone! I bet you're excited...

In the meantime, please check out the recently updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.

Reminders:

1.) We have a Punctuation (INCLUDING COMMAS) and Vocab (INCLUDING ROOTS AND BONUS WORDS) QUIZ on Monday. Prepare!!

2.) Your flash cards are due that day as well.

3.) We have a FREE READ on Monday after the quiz; come prepared with a reading material!

Have a good weekend, all, and please let me know if I can be of any help this weekend before another big day on Monday.

(Snowy) Weekend Update...

Great (sarcasm) weather, huh, guys? Man....

Anyway, I hope you're at least enjoying your weekend!

Please check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for classes this next week.

A few reminders:

1.) Steps 5-9 of "Teens..." are DUE ON MONDAY. Do not be confused, though, since one of the steps (the one about "change") was NOT on a handout of any type.

2.) We have a Comma and "Teens..." QUIZ ON MONDAY as well. Regarding the latter, you need to know each of the steps to success in order and be able to explain in extended writing how you personally can apply each step to your own life. Let me know ahead of time if you have questions!

3.) Also on Monday, we'll have a "free read". This means you can read ANY selection of your choice. This also means that you should perhaps bring a worthy selection to class! You will NOT be allowed to go to the library during class.

4.) The homework for Monday night is to gather at least 10 blank note cards and bring those to class with you on Tuesday.

Note: There is a chance that I will not be in class on Monday again due to a doctor appointment, but either way, the schedule will run as noted.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Spring Break is just around the corner...

PS: Go State!

Check out...

...the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

Also, a reminder for over the weekend:

**"Teens..." steps 1-4 are DUE ON MONDAY. Be prepared to turn those in.


Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

WELCOME TO THE CLASS, EVERYONE!

I'm looking forward to working with all of you this trimester. This site is meant and designed wholeheartedly for you guys--to organize yourselves, ask questions, offer ideas, research class-related material, etc.

Take advantage of it!

Note: If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you'll notice on my profile an email address that you can ALWAYS use to contact me for any reason at all.

Let's get started!

PRE-EXAM WEEKEND

An early "hello" to everyone. First, good luck with the studying/exam prep work this weekend. Come into Monday CONFIDENT that you'll do well!

The "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links have been updated to the right.

Here's a reminder of the exam schedule for next week:

**Monday: 1st hour Exam (lunch is based on your 3rd hour teacher)

**Tuesday: 2nd and 4th hour Exams (lunch is regular)

**Wednesday: 3rd and 5th hour Exams (lunch is based on your 5th hour teacher)

Also, remember that your review "facts" are due the day of your English exam.

Good luck next week, guys. Let me know if I can be of any help.