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...41 terms and all seven short stories are fair game!
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!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
The First Week...
...is done!!
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 (hill/plot diagram and 3 paragraphs of "connections" from the handout) 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.
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 (hill/plot diagram and 3 paragraphs of "connections" from the handout) 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.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
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 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!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
It's HERE!!
...the end of the school year. I'm sure you're all ready for it, huh?
Well, we've still got some business to take care of:
**Teens...Steps 7-9 are DUE MONDAY.
**Exam review "facts" are DUE THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM.
Good luck with your other final exams next week, all!
Well, we've still got some business to take care of:
**Teens...Steps 7-9 are DUE MONDAY.
**Exam review "facts" are DUE THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM.
Good luck with your other final exams next week, all!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Almost There!
Hi, all. Time's a tickin'....we're almost done! But not quite yet. We've still got some business to take care of.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. As you'll see, we'll be officially starting our final exam review next week while also finalizing our Teens... items.
Reminder:
**Teens...Chapters 2-5 (Steps 1-4) packets are DUE TUESDAY.
Enjoy the long weekend, guys!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. As you'll see, we'll be officially starting our final exam review next week while also finalizing our Teens... items.
Reminder:
**Teens...Chapters 2-5 (Steps 1-4) packets are DUE TUESDAY.
Enjoy the long weekend, guys!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Weekend Update
Hey, guys. We're nearing the end here..about 2.5 weeks left! Please try to keep the positive momentum going...in ALL of your classes.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week...our last FULL week of school.
Reminders for the weekend:
**All of your TKMB essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft) are DUE ON MONDAY. Remember, the final drafts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt., 2.5 pages in length, and with an attached cover page. Feel free to email me an attachment for me to print!
**Please remember to bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for our last week of vocabulary work.
**We'll be working with bits and pieces of a book (Teens...) for the remaining two weeks...more details to come.
Enjoy the weekend, all!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week...our last FULL week of school.
Reminders for the weekend:
**All of your TKMB essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft) are DUE ON MONDAY. Remember, the final drafts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt., 2.5 pages in length, and with an attached cover page. Feel free to email me an attachment for me to print!
**Please remember to bring 10 blank note cards to class on Monday for our last week of vocabulary work.
**We'll be working with bits and pieces of a book (Teens...) for the remaining two weeks...more details to come.
Enjoy the weekend, all!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Random
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Weekend Update
Hello, all.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
We're nearing the end of our TKMB reading, analysis, and reflection! A few things to consider over the weekend:
**We've got a Vocab QUIZ and cards DUE on Monday.
**You should be ready to turn in all TKMB written notes (plot summaries, characters, metaphors, and themes) on Monday.
**Please consider which topic(s) might sound appealing for your regarding our upcoming TKMB essay work this coming week.
Take care, and have a great weekend, guys!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
We're nearing the end of our TKMB reading, analysis, and reflection! A few things to consider over the weekend:
**We've got a Vocab QUIZ and cards DUE on Monday.
**You should be ready to turn in all TKMB written notes (plot summaries, characters, metaphors, and themes) on Monday.
**Please consider which topic(s) might sound appealing for your regarding our upcoming TKMB essay work this coming week.
Take care, and have a great weekend, guys!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Weekend Thoughts
Hi, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the nice weather (and perhaps Tulip Time?) out there! Enjoy...whatever you do this weekend.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes and beyond when you can.
Reminders:
**You have TWO QUIZZES coming at you on Monday...TKMB (chapters 18-27) and Subject/Verb Agreement. Prepare yourselves!
**Please remember to bring a set of blank note cards to class on Monday in order to prepare for our new set of Latin/Greek roots, key words, and bonus words we'll be studying all week.
Let me know if/how I can help, guys. Have a good rest of the weekend!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes and beyond when you can.
Reminders:
**You have TWO QUIZZES coming at you on Monday...TKMB (chapters 18-27) and Subject/Verb Agreement. Prepare yourselves!
**Please remember to bring a set of blank note cards to class on Monday in order to prepare for our new set of Latin/Greek roots, key words, and bonus words we'll be studying all week.
Let me know if/how I can help, guys. Have a good rest of the weekend!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Long Weekend Update
First, I hope everyone enjoys his/her long weekend coming up here! It's crazy to think that when we come back from the weekend, it's already May! Time flies...
Second, sorry for the lack of notice of my absence from school today (Thursday). It wasn't really a "planned" event, so I would have told you all earlier if I would have known.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you get a chance.
Reminders for the weekend:
**We've got a TKMB Quiz MONDAY over chapters 8-17. The quiz will basically be the exact format as the previous quiz!
**We've also got our second Vocab Quiz on Monday as well. Be prepared to turn in your flash cards!
Overall, I hope you're getting more into the TKMB book and enjoying it a little more. Give it a chance!
Take care, all. Have a great, safe weekend.
Second, sorry for the lack of notice of my absence from school today (Thursday). It wasn't really a "planned" event, so I would have told you all earlier if I would have known.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you get a chance.
Reminders for the weekend:
**We've got a TKMB Quiz MONDAY over chapters 8-17. The quiz will basically be the exact format as the previous quiz!
**We've also got our second Vocab Quiz on Monday as well. Be prepared to turn in your flash cards!
Overall, I hope you're getting more into the TKMB book and enjoying it a little more. Give it a chance!
Take care, all. Have a great, safe weekend.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Weekend Update
Hi, all. Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. As you can see, we've got a shortened week coming up...enjoy!
Reminders for Monday:
**We've got a TKMB QUIZ over chapters 1-7. Be prepared to prove that your "plot summaries/vocab/allusions" are up to date as well!
**Please remember to bring 10 more blank note cards to class on Monday since we'll be starting our second week of Latin/Greek vocab work.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Reminders for Monday:
**We've got a TKMB QUIZ over chapters 1-7. Be prepared to prove that your "plot summaries/vocab/allusions" are up to date as well!
**Please remember to bring 10 more blank note cards to class on Monday since we'll be starting our second week of Latin/Greek vocab work.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Let me know if you need anything at all.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Weekend Update
Hey, all. As always, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.
Reminders:
--Romeo and Juliet essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft) are DUE MONDAY. Feel free to email me any attachments...but do so early! Remember, final drafts should meet all of the following requirements: 2 pages of typed text (at least), double-space, 12 pt. font (Times New Roman, Helvetica, Courier, Arial...no bold), 1 inch margins, cover page (name/title...pic=optional).
--Grammar/Punctuation Quiz is on MONDAY...commas included. Be ready!
--Bring 10 blank note cards to class on MONDAY for our first week of vocab.
Other than that, we start a new novel (To Kill a Mockingbird) on Monday...excited?!
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Reminders:
--Romeo and Juliet essay items (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft) are DUE MONDAY. Feel free to email me any attachments...but do so early! Remember, final drafts should meet all of the following requirements: 2 pages of typed text (at least), double-space, 12 pt. font (Times New Roman, Helvetica, Courier, Arial...no bold), 1 inch margins, cover page (name/title...pic=optional).
--Grammar/Punctuation Quiz is on MONDAY...commas included. Be ready!
--Bring 10 blank note cards to class on MONDAY for our first week of vocab.
Other than that, we start a new novel (To Kill a Mockingbird) on Monday...excited?!
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Spring Break Update
Hi, everyone! First, I hope you guys are already enjoying your break. Have fun, be safe...and don't forget to rest up as well!
I've just updated the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right, so please check those out when you get a chance.
Reminder: You should have all of your completed Romeo and Juliet Act III/IV notes with you for class on Monday, April 11, the day we return to school.
We'll be finishing that story (Act V is the last one) the first couple of days that we return from break. You'll notice that we have a TEST in class on Friday, April 15 over the entirety of the story and that we'll be working on an ESSAY (you have the topics already) assignment the first week back with a final due date of Monday, April 18. Other than that, we've got some grammar/punctuation sprinkled into that first week. Excited?! :)
Take care, all. See you in a week.
I've just updated the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right, so please check those out when you get a chance.
Reminder: You should have all of your completed Romeo and Juliet Act III/IV notes with you for class on Monday, April 11, the day we return to school.
We'll be finishing that story (Act V is the last one) the first couple of days that we return from break. You'll notice that we have a TEST in class on Friday, April 15 over the entirety of the story and that we'll be working on an ESSAY (you have the topics already) assignment the first week back with a final due date of Monday, April 18. Other than that, we've got some grammar/punctuation sprinkled into that first week. Excited?! :)
Take care, all. See you in a week.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Frosty Weekend Update
Man, it's cooold out there! Spring Break, anyone?! :)
Ok, all. Here goes with some reminders for this last weekend before our upcoming break.
**Acts I and II written notes (plot summaries, characters, styles, settings for each scene) are due first thing on Monday. Please keep in mind the late assignment policy on the rules and expectations link to the right. Of course, I expect everyone to have this assignment completely done and on time! Let me know if you need any assistance.
**Acts III and IV written notes will be officially due the Monday we return from break. This next week, we'll be doing our best in class to cover as much of that material as possible. We'll see.
I'll be updating the weekly schedule and important dates links sometime tomorrow since I don't have access to those files currently. Come back on here and check them out!
Have a good weekend, all. We'll see you soon.
Ok, all. Here goes with some reminders for this last weekend before our upcoming break.
**Acts I and II written notes (plot summaries, characters, styles, settings for each scene) are due first thing on Monday. Please keep in mind the late assignment policy on the rules and expectations link to the right. Of course, I expect everyone to have this assignment completely done and on time! Let me know if you need any assistance.
**Acts III and IV written notes will be officially due the Monday we return from break. This next week, we'll be doing our best in class to cover as much of that material as possible. We'll see.
I'll be updating the weekly schedule and important dates links sometime tomorrow since I don't have access to those files currently. Come back on here and check them out!
Have a good weekend, all. We'll see you soon.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. I hope the first week of the trimester treated you all well. We're back to our first full 5-day school week in a while next week...excited?! :)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for the recent future.
Reminder for the weekend: you should read and jot down notes on the paper provided for Romeo and Juliet, Act I/Scene I...DUE MONDAY. Feel free to work/read ahead!
Take care, everyone...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 the recent future.
Reminder for the weekend: you should read and jot down notes on the paper provided for Romeo and Juliet, Act I/Scene I...DUE MONDAY. Feel free to work/read ahead!
Take care, everyone...let me know if you need anything at all.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
LAST Weekend Update!
Hi, everyone. First, best of luck to you all during final exam week coming up. I know for you especially, juniors, that you probably feel all "tested" out already! Either way, go get 'em next week...again.
Final reminders for everyone...
English 9a: study, study, study! Remember, the best way to approach any large task like this is to break it down into manageable parts. In other words, hit a review topic or two per day/night in the days leading up to the exam. And then ideally, you leave the last night (Tuesday) for a brief review of ALL topics...a refresher if you will. Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, comments during this preparation process! Be reminded that you do have "facts" due the day of the exam as well! Finally, you'll have your REVIEW GAMES to play staring on Monday!
English 11b: you've got all of your Hiroshima essay items due on Monday (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft)...as well as your 15 pg. plot summaries for the text. Remember, the final draft should have a cover page, be typed/double-spaced/12 pts. font, and 2.5 pgs. of text. Other than that, remember that you've got "facts" due the day of your final exam as well!
That's it, guys. It was a PLEASURE working with you all this trimester. Thanks for the hard work. Let me know if you need anything at all this NEXT trimester too! You know where I am....
Final reminders for everyone...
English 9a: study, study, study! Remember, the best way to approach any large task like this is to break it down into manageable parts. In other words, hit a review topic or two per day/night in the days leading up to the exam. And then ideally, you leave the last night (Tuesday) for a brief review of ALL topics...a refresher if you will. Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, comments during this preparation process! Be reminded that you do have "facts" due the day of the exam as well! Finally, you'll have your REVIEW GAMES to play staring on Monday!
English 11b: you've got all of your Hiroshima essay items due on Monday (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, and final draft)...as well as your 15 pg. plot summaries for the text. Remember, the final draft should have a cover page, be typed/double-spaced/12 pts. font, and 2.5 pgs. of text. Other than that, remember that you've got "facts" due the day of your final exam as well!
That's it, guys. It was a PLEASURE working with you all this trimester. Thanks for the hard work. Let me know if you need anything at all this NEXT trimester too! You know where I am....
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Early Weekend Update
Hi, all. We've got one more full (yet crazy) week of the 2nd trimester coming next week. First, good luck all of you juniors this coming week...it's a big one! Second, check out the "weekly schedule" link (as well as the "important dates" link) in order to sort out the unique test-week schedule we've got coming.
A few reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a...it's a big day on Monday with a Greek-related TEST (Greek stories, Greek research, Odyssey), a Vocab QUIZ, and Part II of your Odyssey questions DUE. Prepare, prepare, prepare!
**English 11b...start/continue your reading and analysis of Hiroshima. Remember, you are to compose 3-4 sentence plot summaries for every 15 pages of the text. In addition, you should be at the very least thinking about possible, fitting essay topics as you read and reflect on the text.
Take care this weekend, guys, and let me know if you need anything at all!
A few reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a...it's a big day on Monday with a Greek-related TEST (Greek stories, Greek research, Odyssey), a Vocab QUIZ, and Part II of your Odyssey questions DUE. Prepare, prepare, prepare!
**English 11b...start/continue your reading and analysis of Hiroshima. Remember, you are to compose 3-4 sentence plot summaries for every 15 pages of the text. In addition, you should be at the very least thinking about possible, fitting essay topics as you read and reflect on the text.
Take care this weekend, guys, and let me know if you need anything at all!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Weekend News
Hi, all. Check out next week's schedule and important dates to the right in order to prepare for next week, our first full week in a while!
A few reminders:
**English 9a...we've got a vocab quiz (with cards due) first thing on Monday. Be ready! Also, you are to read "Icarus..." this weekend and reflect on any 2 lessons from that story. Finally, you should finish Part I (pgs. 674-679) and answer the first 7 questions on pg. 679. ALL Part I questions are due on Monday, so be prepared with those. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING 10 MORE BLANK NOTE CARDS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!
**English 11b...be ready to present your professional-looking 8-10 research facts to the class starting on Monday. In addition, continue your reading and analysis of Night. Remember, your Ch. 1-4 study guide is due on Monday as well. Let me know if you have any questions/concerns!
That's it, guys...enjoy the weekend. See you all soon enough.
A few reminders:
**English 9a...we've got a vocab quiz (with cards due) first thing on Monday. Be ready! Also, you are to read "Icarus..." this weekend and reflect on any 2 lessons from that story. Finally, you should finish Part I (pgs. 674-679) and answer the first 7 questions on pg. 679. ALL Part I questions are due on Monday, so be prepared with those. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING 10 MORE BLANK NOTE CARDS TO CLASS ON MONDAY!
**English 11b...be ready to present your professional-looking 8-10 research facts to the class starting on Monday. In addition, continue your reading and analysis of Night. Remember, your Ch. 1-4 study guide is due on Monday as well. Let me know if you have any questions/concerns!
That's it, guys...enjoy the weekend. See you all soon enough.
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