For Monday January 4th, you must have completed journal entries 1-13 (through chapter 14-15). The entries can be found here if you lost your paper.Also, please complete the review puzzle we started in class.Have a fun and safe bre...
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Weekend homework: 12/11-12/14
The rough draft of your expository essay MUST be completed for Monday, no exceptions. Remember, it is a rough draft, so it must be hand written.Feel free to email me (loreboat@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. Please do not hesitate to a...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Homework 12/5-12/7
Read through chapter 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird and be ready for a quiz on chapters 12-15 for Monday, 12/8. Don't forget to work on your journal entri...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" online book
For those of you concerned with not being to read while your book is in your locker, do not fret! I stumbled upon an online version that is broken down by chapter right here.This means you have no excuse as to why you did not read!There are also guided questions to help you as you read, and even a quiz you can take to brush up on your knowledge. How exciti...
Monday, November 23, 2009
Homework 11/23-11/30
Tuesday:* Finish reading chapter 8, then rewrite the events of the chapter from Boo Radley’s point of view. This should be no less than a page. It will be handed in for a grade. The more creative, the better!Wednesday - Sunday:* Reread the description of Maycomb, Alabama in chapter 1 of the text. Find details about the town from reading. Using the details from the text and your imagination, draw a picture of Maycomb, Alabama on a piece of unlined paper. Label your picture accordingly. Color it in...
Friday, November 20, 2009
"To Kill a Mockingbird" Journal Prompts
After completing the assigned chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird you are to respond to the following prompts. Each journal entry should be well thought out and at least ¾ of a page to 1 page in length.If you are having trouble responding to a prompt, you may select a quote from the chapter, write it out, and then react to it. This too should be well thought out and at least ¾ of a page to 1 page in length.* Entry 1: The Radley house is both enticing and frightening for the children. Describe a childhood...
Weekend homework: 11/20-11/22
For Monday you must read through chapter 7 of To Kill A Mockingbird (page 63 in the regular book, and page 67 in the yellow cover book). Be prepared for a quiz on Chapters 4-7.Also, we will be completing journal entries throughout the novel. Using the sheet you were given in class, please complete the first 4 journal entries. If you do not have room in your "House on Mango Street" journal, please write them on seperate pieces of paper and staple them togeth...
IMPORTANT!
If any of you, for whatever reason, have a school copy of "The House on Mango Street" laying around you need to return it no later than Monday. Please do a double check of your locker, your bookbag, and your room. All copies must be return...
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Assignment through 11/16
You will be responsible for reading through the first three chapters of To Kill A Mockingbird over the weekend.While reading, you should jot down any questions that you have.Aside from the vocabulary list I will be giving you, if you do not know a word please write it down and define it.Over the weekend, you must read through chapter 3 (pg 3-32). As you read chapters 1-8, you will be completing a character chart for the following characters: Scout, Jem, Dill, Boo, Calpurnia, Atticus, and Walter.The...
Monday, November 9, 2009
Historical Context of "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Here are some helpful links to what we will be discussing in class:* This site tells all about the Scottsboro Boys.* This site discusses the Jim Crow Laws.* This site talks about the causes of the Great Depressi...
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Important!
As we begin the new marking period, it is time to go over some basic rules:Grading* I firmly believe that a low grade is better than no grade. If you do not hand in a major assignment on the day that it is due you will lose 5% for each day that it is late (IE 3 days late = -15%).* Homework and class work are just as important as tests, quizzes, and writing assignments. At the end of the marking period I will add up your homework and class work grades and average them in with your tests, quizzes,...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WebQuest due Monday, November 9th
Before we begin reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee on Monday, I want you to do some research and gather information about the author.To begin, take a piece of paper and fold it into three columns. Label column one “Question, ” column two “Answer,” and column three “Source.”Next, come up with 20 questions about Harper Lee. Your questions should be along the lines of the following:* Who was she?* What is her first name?* When and where was she born?* What her life was like growing up?*...
Homework and reminders for 11/2-11/6
Homework:Monday and Tuesday: Period 7/8 - Work on group project which will be presented on WednesdayTuesday: All Periods - Finish grammar worksheet from todayWednesday-Weekend: All Periods - Work on and complete Harper Lee WebQuest -- details to followReminders:* Your vignettes were due yesterday, Monday the 2nd. If you did not hand them in please get them to me ASAP so you will get credit. Remember, a low grade is better than no grade!* As of this week, we are in the 2nd marking period. The persuasive...
Monday, November 2, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
This weeks' homework
Hi, everyone. All classes are to work on the vignettes assigned today in class. They will be due on Monday, no exceptio...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Homonyms
Later this week we will be looking at homonyms. Check out this website. It is an excellent reference if you are ever stuck in a rut about words that sounds the same, but have different meanings and you are unsure of what to u...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Essay reminder
The final draft of your essay is due on Monday, no exceptions! If you cannot print your final draft, please e-mail it to me no later than 9pm on Sunday night (loreboat@yahoo.com). Have a good weekend! ~ Ms. Oa...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Turn It In: Persuasive Essay
The final draft of your persuasive essay must be submitted to turnitin.com no later than Tuesday, the 27th at 11:59pm. If you have not signed up for Turn It In you must do so. There is a link right on this blog on the top bar. Your class passwords are:Period 1: 2870423Period 2: 2870425Period 4: 2870429Period 7/8: 2870430Period 9: 2870431If you do not remember what email you used when signing up, please come see me or send me an email and I'll look it up for y...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Homework for October 19th - 23rd
Monday:Periods 1, 2, 9 - Study for Tuesday's test on characters of "The House on Mango Street"Tuesday:Periods 4, 7/8 - Complete persuasive essay graphic organizerWednesday:Periods 1, 2, 9 - Complete persuasive essay graphic organizerPeriods 4, 7/8 - Complete rough draft of persuasive essayThursday:All Periods - Complete rough draft of persuasive essay for tomorrow. They must be typed! If you cannot print them please email them to me @ loreboat@yahoo.comFriday:All periods - Complete corrections of...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Extra Credit
I promised those of you who are doing poorly in the class that you will have an extra credit assignment. The assignment will revolve around "The House on Mango Street" and is due no later than Friday, October 30th. You may choose from one of the following seven options:* Collage: Make a collage illustrating the theme, mood, or setting of the book. You can use almost anything in a collage to get the effect you want. Clippings from magazines, books and other paper images, stamps, paint, small objects...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday's quiz..
Wednesday's quiz has been moved to Thursday.Yes, this means journals are due Thursday as well.Please take the extra time to study and work on journals -- remember, they are being counted for a test grade!~ Ms. Oa...
Friday, October 9, 2009
Homework for October 12th-16th
All PeriodsMonday:Write journal entries for the chapters of "The House on Mango Street" that were read and discussed in class.Begin to study for quiz on Wednesday.Period 8: Finish up to activity 7 in “Grammar in Practice” book (page 6)Tuesday:Write journal entries for remaining chapters of "The House on Mango Street." REMINDER: JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED AND GRADED TOMORROW FOR A TEST GRADE!!! Study for tomorrow's quiz on chapters 34-44 of "The House on Mango Street"Period 8: Complete (20) sentences...
Welcome!
Welcome, all! This blog is specifically for the sophomore students of LHS who have Ms. Oates (until Mrs. Passano's return). I will be posting our homework here along with assignments, reminders, and assorted links. Just click the specific entry in order to see everything. Do not forget to check back frequently! If you have any questions feel free to ask me in class, send an email (loreboat@yahoo.com), or leave a comment on here (make sure you include your name).~ Ms. Oa...
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