8E-Continue work on your Romeo and Juliet Essay. Rough Draft Due Monday!

7H- Workbook page 68 - numbers 1+2.

6V- Read Ch. 5+6. Write 1 entry in your RR Log.

6V- Finish reading Ch. 3+4 in BTT. Write one entry in your Reading Response Log. There are RR Log starters below.

8E- Continue working on your writing plan and collecting relevant quotes.

6E- Complete the BTT Viewing Questions.

RR Log Starters (Class 6V*)

I wonder what this means
I really don't understand this part
I really like/dislike this idea because
This character reminds me of somebody I know because
This character reminds me of me because
This character is like (name of the character) in (title of book) because
I think this setting is important because
This scene reminds me of a similar scene in (title of book) because
I like/dislike this writing because
This part is very realistic/unrealistic because
I think the relationship between ______ and ______ is interesting because
I like/dislike (name of character) because
This situation reminds me of a similar situation in my own life.
The character I most admire is ______ because
If I were (name of character) at this point, I wouldI began to think
I love the way
I can't believe
I wonder why
I noticed
I think
I observed
I wonder
If I were
I'm not sure
I felt sad when
I like the way the author
I wish that
This made me think of
I was surprised
It seems like
I'm not sure
This story teaches
I began to think of

7E- Revise You vs. Who essay. Final Draft DUE Wednesday.

6E- Revise BTT essay. Final Draft DUE Tuesday.

7H- Complete "Story of the Crusades"

8E- Write thesis. Work on collecting quotes from Romeo and Juliet.

6V- Read Ch. 1+2. Write an entry in your RR log.

7E-Be prepared to conference with me on Monday

All English classes - Work on your OBP

7E- Rough Draft DUE FRI!

6E-Work on your essay. For Monday, you need to prepare for your conference with me. That means you need a paper copy (typed is a great idea) and think about what section you would like me to help you improve.

7H- Prepare a speech about which Muslim Contribution made the greatest impact on global society. Include the mural.

6V-Identify parts of speech in the 3 sentences given. See the parts of speech reminder below.

Parts of Speech (from Daily Grammar)
Verbs show action or state of being.
Nouns are the names of persons, places or things.
Pronouns take the place of nouns.
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns and tell which, whose, what kind, and how many.
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs and tell how, when, where, and how much.
Prepositions must have an object and show a relationship between its object and some other word in the sentence.
Conjunctions join words, phrases, and sentences.
Interjections show feeling and are punctuated with either a comma or an exclamation point.

7H- Complete Ch. 10 Reading notes pages in workbook

7E- Rough Draft DUE Friday

6E- Rough Draft Due Tomorrow

Classes without homework should continue working on their Outside Book Project.

6V- Final Essay DUE WEDNESDAY

8E- Act 3-5 Summary

6E- Rough Draft DUE Thursday.

7E- Outline DUE Wednesday

6E- Rough Draft DUE Thursday

6V- Revise Essay. Final Essay (Title page, Final outline, Final Essay and bibliography) DUE WEDNESDAY

8E-Romeo and Juliet ACT 2 Text Analysis

8E- Write a summary of Act 2

7H-Read up to 9.9 and complete the corresponding questions in your workbook.

7E- Rd. to pg. 141, write 3 questions and 1 vocab.

6V- Rough Draft DUE tomorrow!

8E- Finish BTT and complete the Stages of Grieving Chart for Jess.

6V- Rough draft DUE on THURSDAY

6E- Rd. Ch. 11+12 in BTT. Complete chart on Jess and the Stages of Grief as started in class.

7E- Rd. Ch. 7, write 3 book club questions and 1 vocab word.

6E- Rd. Ch. 10 and write an entry in your RR Log

7H- Read 9.3-9.5 and answer questions in your workbook.

6V- Outline DUE Tues.

8E- Write a summary of Act 1.

7H- Life of Muhammed mini-book DUE Mon.

7E-Rd. to pg. 99

7E- Rd. to pg. 75. Write 3 questions and 1 vocab word.

6E- Rd. ch. 7-9 and prepare your minute monologue

7H- Read 8.7+8.8 in your text. Complete pg. 49 in your workbook.

6V- Research notes and bibliography due Monday. See example below.

8E-Sonnet Due Mon. Finish movie scene questions.

7E-Read Ch. 3. Write 3 questions and 1 vocab word.

6V- Research notes and 3 citations (1 print, 1 web, 1 your choice) DUE MONDAY
Websites worth checking out:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htm
http://www.epa.gov/students/
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
http://www.capitolconnect.com/audubon/
http://environet.policy.net/

6E-Read 5+6. Complete 1 RR Log.

6V- Write your proposed thesis.

8E- Sonnet DUE Mon. Polished and illustrated for Wednesday, September 16.

6E- Complete Ch.3 and 4 and write an entry in your Reading Response Log.

RR Log Starters (Class 6E*)

• I wonder what this means
• I really don't understand this part
• I really like/dislike this idea because
• This character reminds me of somebody I know because
• This character reminds me of me because
• This character is like (name of the character) in (title of book) because
• I think this setting is important because
• This scene reminds me of a similar scene in (title of book) because
• I like/dislike this writing because
• This part is very realistic/unrealistic because
• I think the relationship between ______ and ______ is interesting because
• I like/dislike (name of character) because
• This situation reminds me of a similar situation in my own life.
• The character I most admire is ______ because
• If I were (name of character) at this point, I would
  I began to think
• I love the way
• I can't believe
• I wonder why
• I noticed
• I think
• I observed
• I wonder
• If I were
• I'm not sure
• I felt sad when
• I like the way the author
• I wish that
• This made me think of
• I was surprised
• It seems like
• I'm not sure
• This story teaches
• I began to think of

6V-Brainstorm topics for your Environmental Essay

8E-No Homework

7E-Rd. the Outsiders to pg. 26. Choose a vocab word and write 3 questions (1 of each type) for the section.

• Text Level: What happened to Johnny?
• Opinion: What outcome do you predict when the Socs surround Ponyboy?
• Connection: Ponyboy describes himself as a loner. Do you know someone who could be described that way?
  

6E-Rd. Ch. 1 and 2 in Bridge to Terabithia. Write an entry in your reading response log.



7H-STUDY for quiz on the geography of the Arabian Penninsula (WED.) P. 48 in your workbook.

OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECT TERM 1

Outside Book Project -- Term 1
Graphic English Assignment

For this assignment, you will choose a book you have not already read that is at least 120 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level. You will read the book and create a visual that illustrates your understanding of the book. At the end of the term, you will present your visual to the class.

Choose ONE of the following project options:

1. Graphic Novel/Comic Strip. Create a 12-square comic strip that illustrates the main events of your book. It should include speech bubbles and illustrations.
2. Life map. Often, characters take journey – both physical and emotional. Create a map of one of the main characters lives. Be prepared to explain your choices.
3. Theme Collage. Cut out magazine pictures to create a collage poster illustrating the themes of the book. Then write an explanation describing how the themes are emphasized in the book and how the magazine pictures relate to the book.
4. Book Jacket. Create a new book jacket for the book. Write a summary of the book on the back cover, and write an introduction to the book inside the cover. Also, include critic’s quotes.
5. Children’s Picture Book. Create a children’s version of the book using your own words and pictures to convey the book’s message.
6. Scene illustration. Use the art medium of your choice to recreate the most important scene of the book. Then explain in writing why the scene is an integral part of the plot.
   

Procedures:
Choose a book of any genre that is appropriate for both school and your reading level. If you are unsure about the book, check with Ms.Sprinkle to make sure it is acceptable.
Read the book. You will have a bit of time to read in class, but this is mostly to be done outside of school.
As you read, think about what project you would like to do. Make notes, pictures, etc. to help the book stay fresh in your mind.
Design and create your project. Please note that your project must demonstrate that you have read the entire book.
Practice presenting your project to the class.
Present!

Grading Criteria: Content and Style & Language Use
· demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic or theme
· demonstrates a deep appreciation of the author’s intention and techniques
· vocabulary is varied and suited to the task
· Infrequent errors in spelling, pronunciation, punctuation and use of sentences
· Uses formal and informal language appropriately

Due Dates:
September 18, 2009
Book selected and approved
Monday, November 9, 2009
PRESENT PROJECT!

Hello All,

Welcome back to school! It has been a pleasure seeing old faces and meeting new ones.

All English Classes- Write me a letter. Include paragraphs about:
-yourself/ your summer
-reading/listening
-writing/speaking
-how you learn best

7th Humanities-
Finish the Geography Challenge questions and the map of Muslim Trade Routes