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...
Monday, November 23, 2009
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
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