Hi, all! I hope you're enjoying the day off here on this Friday?!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week. See below for some reminders:
**Eng. 9b: We have a Roots Quiz first thing on Monday…will be finishing A.Farm in the very near future…first essay assignment to begin on Monday!
**Eng. 10B: We have a Vocab/Grammar Quiz first thing on Monday…will be finishing Crucible in the very near future…all notes DUE TUES.!
Take care, all, and let me know if you need anything at all!
Friday, April 25, 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Weekly Update
Hi, everyone! Hope you're all already enjoying the weekend and the nice weather??
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming shortened week. You will see that we'll continue our reading/analysis of our major texts in class as well as pick up some new vocab/grammar concepts as well.
Take care, enjoy time with family, and smile this weekend!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming shortened week. You will see that we'll continue our reading/analysis of our major texts in class as well as pick up some new vocab/grammar concepts as well.
Take care, enjoy time with family, and smile this weekend!
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Welcome Back!
Hello, all! Hope you had a great, rejuvenating break?? Time to be get back at it, right?! :)
In order to help prep for the coming back-to-school week, please take a look at the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. You will see that we'll be continuing our reading/analysis of each major text (Animal Farm/Crucible) as well as focusing on accompanying grammar/vocabulary lessons (with a quiz on the horizon).
Both classes, be reminded that the optional homework from this past week was to simply work ahead in the above texts. If you borrowed a text from me over break, please return asap tomorrow to my classroom.
Take care, all, and looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!
In order to help prep for the coming back-to-school week, please take a look at the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. You will see that we'll be continuing our reading/analysis of each major text (Animal Farm/Crucible) as well as focusing on accompanying grammar/vocabulary lessons (with a quiz on the horizon).
Both classes, be reminded that the optional homework from this past week was to simply work ahead in the above texts. If you borrowed a text from me over break, please return asap tomorrow to my classroom.
Take care, all, and looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Pre-Spring Break Update
Hi, everyone! I'm confident you're enjoying this sun and warmer temperature today?? I know I am…:)
On the eve of this upcoming shortened week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare accordingly!
Reminders:
**Eng. 9B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of Animal Farm on Monday and throughout the week.
**Eng. 10B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of The Crucible on Monday and throughout the week.
Take care, all, and have a good one!
On the eve of this upcoming shortened week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare accordingly!
Reminders:
**Eng. 9B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of Animal Farm on Monday and throughout the week.
**Eng. 10B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of The Crucible on Monday and throughout the week.
Take care, all, and have a good one!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Hope the weekend is a good one?
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes.
Reminders:
**Eng. 9B: All Russian Rev. research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!
**Eng. 10B: All Crucible research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!
That's it for now, guys! Let me know if you need anything at all….
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes.
Reminders:
**Eng. 9B: All Russian Rev. research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!
**Eng. 10B: All Crucible research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!
That's it for now, guys! Let me know if you need anything at all….
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Welcome to the Third Trimester!
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 this trimester.
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!
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Last Weekend Update of the 2nd Tri!
Hello, all! Hope you've been having a great weekend.
On the eve of our last week of the 2nd tri (I think??!!), check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
You'll see that there are no new due dates UNLESS you plan to take the final exam this coming Friday and/or you have not presented in class as of yet. In the case of the latter, be prepared to present in class tomorrow (Monday)! Also, please remember to have something "educational" to work on for at least a portion of each day this week in class!
Let's all finish strong, right?! Take care. Let me know if you need anything at all
On the eve of our last week of the 2nd tri (I think??!!), check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
You'll see that there are no new due dates UNLESS you plan to take the final exam this coming Friday and/or you have not presented in class as of yet. In the case of the latter, be prepared to present in class tomorrow (Monday)! Also, please remember to have something "educational" to work on for at least a portion of each day this week in class!
Let's all finish strong, right?! Take care. Let me know if you need anything at all
Friday, February 28, 2014
Weekend Update
And it continues….:)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our (now) second to last week of the trimester (now that the end is officially Friday, March 14)!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: All Tuesdays/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present in class that day as well.
**Eng. 9b: Roots QUIZ ON MONDAY. All Novel/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present BOTH that day in class as well.
Take care, all! Hope you have a great weekend.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our (now) second to last week of the trimester (now that the end is officially Friday, March 14)!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: All Tuesdays/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present in class that day as well.
**Eng. 9b: Roots QUIZ ON MONDAY. All Novel/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present BOTH that day in class as well.
Take care, all! Hope you have a great weekend.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Early Weekend Update
Hi, all. As we look ahead to a big week in the English classroom this coming week, I thought it'd be fitting to get this out a littler earlier than usual!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming big week!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: ALL Tuesdays items (book, paragraphs, presentations) are DUE FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz on Monday of this coming week as well.
**Eng. 9b: All Novel Notes/book are DUE WED., FEB. 26. You will present your research (and turn in related research items) on FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz this coming Monday as well.
That's it for now, guys! Let's end this thing on some high notes, yes???!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming big week!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: ALL Tuesdays items (book, paragraphs, presentations) are DUE FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz on Monday of this coming week as well.
**Eng. 9b: All Novel Notes/book are DUE WED., FEB. 26. You will present your research (and turn in related research items) on FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz this coming Monday as well.
That's it for now, guys! Let's end this thing on some high notes, yes???!
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! I hope that all of you have had a great Valentine's weekend??!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes. You will see that "due dates" have been updated regarding some major assignments currently in each class! Please take note.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: you should be to at least pg. 100 of Tuesdays as well as have written responses to the highlighted paragraph response sheet for tomorrow (Monday).
**Eng. 9b: you should be to at least the halfway point of your novel by tomorrow (Monday) as well has have written responses to half of your "plot summaries" and half of your six "characters".
See you all soon! Take care.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes. You will see that "due dates" have been updated regarding some major assignments currently in each class! Please take note.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: you should be to at least pg. 100 of Tuesdays as well as have written responses to the highlighted paragraph response sheet for tomorrow (Monday).
**Eng. 9b: you should be to at least the halfway point of your novel by tomorrow (Monday) as well has have written responses to half of your "plot summaries" and half of your six "characters".
See you all soon! Take care.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
(Normal) Weekend Update!
Hey, everyone! Finally, a normal week this past week, huh? :)
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's events in class.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: All Hamlet essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!
**Eng. 9b: All A. Farm essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!
Take care, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's events in class.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: All Hamlet essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!
**Eng. 9b: All A. Farm essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!
Take care, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out!
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Ok...
…let's try this again! :)
Hope all is well with all of you! I'm sure this one-day school week we're coming off of was REALLY taxing, huh? haha… Anyway, back to work….
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of English class time!
Here are some important reminders heading into tomorrow:
**Eng. 10a: We will finally have our much-delayed Reading Comp. Quiz TOMORROW (Mon.) in class. We'll perform Hamlet material now on TUESDAY. And please remember that Hamlet essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now).
**Eng. 9b: We will finally have our much-delayed A. Farm TEST tomorrow (Mon.) in class. The Roots Quiz is now pushed to Tuesday. And please remember that A.Farm essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now). Finally, don't forget to have your "choice novel" in possession for class tomorrow!
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help at this point. Take care!
Hope all is well with all of you! I'm sure this one-day school week we're coming off of was REALLY taxing, huh? haha… Anyway, back to work….
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of English class time!
Here are some important reminders heading into tomorrow:
**Eng. 10a: We will finally have our much-delayed Reading Comp. Quiz TOMORROW (Mon.) in class. We'll perform Hamlet material now on TUESDAY. And please remember that Hamlet essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now).
**Eng. 9b: We will finally have our much-delayed A. Farm TEST tomorrow (Mon.) in class. The Roots Quiz is now pushed to Tuesday. And please remember that A.Farm essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now). Finally, don't forget to have your "choice novel" in possession for class tomorrow!
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help at this point. Take care!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Weekend Update...
Hi, everyone! Enjoying the (extra) time off again?? Stay safe in this weather!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly scheduled" and "important dates" links to the right when you can regarding this upcoming week. You'll see that due to the weather last week, the schedule has been shifted a bit. Please take note!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: You should be continuing your prep work for Hamlet "performances"…now to be done on Wednesday of this coming week. Also, you have your second "short story" from the textbooks due first thing Monday…quiz now on Tuesday.
**Eng. 9b: The A.Farm test we were to have last Thursday will now be given first thing this coming Monday. Also, the roots quiz has now been shifted to this coming Wednesday. Finally, keep in mind a fiction book (225 pgs. or above, etc.) that you may want to read for our upcoming "Choice Novel" project!
That's it for now, all. Take care and be safe!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly scheduled" and "important dates" links to the right when you can regarding this upcoming week. You'll see that due to the weather last week, the schedule has been shifted a bit. Please take note!
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: You should be continuing your prep work for Hamlet "performances"…now to be done on Wednesday of this coming week. Also, you have your second "short story" from the textbooks due first thing Monday…quiz now on Tuesday.
**Eng. 9b: The A.Farm test we were to have last Thursday will now be given first thing this coming Monday. Also, the roots quiz has now been shifted to this coming Wednesday. Finally, keep in mind a fiction book (225 pgs. or above, etc.) that you may want to read for our upcoming "Choice Novel" project!
That's it for now, all. Take care and be safe!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Weekend Update
Hello, all! Hope the weekend is good, productive one thus far?
Please check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming abbreviated, yet packed week of English class. As you'll see, the way the schedule plays out, we've got a bunch of official grades headed our way in each class!
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9b: This weekend's HW is optional (Roots/A.Farm), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!
**Eng. 10a: This weekend's HW is optional (Reading Comp./Hamlet), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!
That's it for now, guys. Check in with if/when needed!
Please check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming abbreviated, yet packed week of English class. As you'll see, the way the schedule plays out, we've got a bunch of official grades headed our way in each class!
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9b: This weekend's HW is optional (Roots/A.Farm), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!
**Eng. 10a: This weekend's HW is optional (Reading Comp./Hamlet), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!
That's it for now, guys. Check in with if/when needed!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Weekend Update
Hello, all! Hope the weekend is going well for you? It was great to see all who came out this past Friday evening to honor Mr. Hoppe…very fun night!
As for the English classroom, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming full week of classes. As you'll see, after having one more spelling, etc. quiz this coming Wednesday, we'll spend the latter part of the week solely on our respective reading texts!
Here are some reminders:
**Eng. 10a…your HW this weekend was to finish all units 5-8 spelling items…commonly misspelled and commonly confused "challenge words". In addition, you were to finish the reading and note-taking for Hamlet Act 3:2.
**Eng. 9b…same as above regarding spelling but units 3-4 for you!
That's it for now, guys…take care and let me know if you need anything at all!
As for the English classroom, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming full week of classes. As you'll see, after having one more spelling, etc. quiz this coming Wednesday, we'll spend the latter part of the week solely on our respective reading texts!
Here are some reminders:
**Eng. 10a…your HW this weekend was to finish all units 5-8 spelling items…commonly misspelled and commonly confused "challenge words". In addition, you were to finish the reading and note-taking for Hamlet Act 3:2.
**Eng. 9b…same as above regarding spelling but units 3-4 for you!
That's it for now, guys…take care and let me know if you need anything at all!
Friday, January 3, 2014
Welcome Back!
Hi, everyone!
I hope all of you have had a restful, meaningful, quality Break? I know I have!
In preparation for the upcoming back-to-school week, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. The snow day on that last Friday combined with the fact that we've had a bit of time off here have resulted in a slight alteration to the schedule, as you'll see. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions, concerns, and/or comments!
**Eng. 9b: We'll continue our work with Animal Farm (Chapters 1-4 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this ) and Spelling, etc.
**Eng. 10a: We'll continue our work with Hamlet (Act 1 and 2 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this Monday, Jan. 6) and Spelling, etc.
Take care, all!
I hope all of you have had a restful, meaningful, quality Break? I know I have!
In preparation for the upcoming back-to-school week, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. The snow day on that last Friday combined with the fact that we've had a bit of time off here have resulted in a slight alteration to the schedule, as you'll see. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions, concerns, and/or comments!
**Eng. 9b: We'll continue our work with Animal Farm (Chapters 1-4 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this ) and Spelling, etc.
**Eng. 10a: We'll continue our work with Hamlet (Act 1 and 2 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this Monday, Jan. 6) and Spelling, etc.
Take care, all!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Weekend Update
Hey, guys! One more full week left until Holiday Break. Crazy, huh?! First thing's first though: let's all be sure to take care of business these next handful of days in the classroom and handle the distractions accordingly.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Act 1:3 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
**Eng. 9b: A.Farm Ch. 2 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
That's it for now, everyone! Have a great day and 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 upcoming week.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Act 1:3 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
**Eng. 9b: A.Farm Ch. 2 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
That's it for now, everyone! Have a great day and let me know if you need anything at all!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! I sincerely hope that this weekend has been therapeutic for you all??!!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. After a pretty stressful week this past week, we're all going to have to continue to make the transition to the "new normal" in the classroom/school building. We can do it together!
As you'll see for the upcoming schedule, we'll be picking up with things that we missed last week due to the tragedy.
Hang in there, everyone! Let's all please remember the truly important things in life.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. After a pretty stressful week this past week, we're all going to have to continue to make the transition to the "new normal" in the classroom/school building. We can do it together!
As you'll see for the upcoming schedule, we'll be picking up with things that we missed last week due to the tragedy.
Hang in there, everyone! Let's all please remember the truly important things in life.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Welcome to the Second Trimester!
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 this trimester.
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!
Saturday, November 23, 2013
End of First Trimester!
Hey, everyone. Enjoying the snow?? Yikes…
On the eve of our first "finals" week of the school year, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare…especially due to the weird schedule we have coming up on Monday and Tuesday.
Last minute reminders:
**Eng. 10a: I won't see you in class on Monday. On Tuesday, be prepared for your final exam as well as a wrap-up of Tuesdays…all notes/book DUE.
**Eng. 9a: Regarding R/J, be prepared to "perform" and turn in all "scene" notes on Monday/Tuesday (depending on your hour). And, of course, the final exam is on the horizon!
That's all for now! Take care, prepare…and be safe.
On the eve of our first "finals" week of the school year, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare…especially due to the weird schedule we have coming up on Monday and Tuesday.
Last minute reminders:
**Eng. 10a: I won't see you in class on Monday. On Tuesday, be prepared for your final exam as well as a wrap-up of Tuesdays…all notes/book DUE.
**Eng. 9a: Regarding R/J, be prepared to "perform" and turn in all "scene" notes on Monday/Tuesday (depending on your hour). And, of course, the final exam is on the horizon!
That's all for now! Take care, prepare…and be safe.
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