Thursday, December 15, 2011

Homework 12/15/11

Period 5
Think about who raised you? Make a list.
Email me if it bothers you to discuss family near the holidays.


Friday, December 9, 2011

Homework 12/9/11

Period 4

 Read the sections on teacher and student roles. Send me an email describing each of the roles. Then tell me if you think that Ms. Ramirez can do her role AND if you think you are capable of doing the student role.
Period 5 
Finish the discussion questions paper. 
Finish reading the Latino section of the packet. There "might" be a reading quiz. 

EMAIL ME THE EXTRA CREDIT PARAGRAPHS.


Monday, December 5, 2011

Homework 12/5/11

Period 4 and 5

Look through the standards packet. Choose 5 standards that you feel have been totally covered in this class (11th or 12th grade).
Give one example for each standard.
Tell me how the statements we answered in class are related to the standards. Ask yourself the question: What standard did Ms. Ramirez meet today by asking us those questions?

Email me your response.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Homework 11/30/11

Periods 4 and 5 
1. Complete or Fix your essay using the peer edits you have received.
2. Extra Credit: Email me a 2 paragraph (minimum) reaction to today's presentation/discussion.
Questions to consider: 
How did the presentation relate to you?
Do you think that learning this information changed your perspective or did it reinforce previous notions?
How do you think we could get students to be liberally educated students? What would have to change in order to make sure that students were liberally educated?
Which characteristics do you think you already possess? Which characteristics would you like to work on specifically or first?


10 Characteristics 
1. They listen and hear
2. They read and understand
3. They can talk with anyone.
4. They can write clearly, persuasively and movingly.
5. They can solve puzzles and problems
6. They respect rigor as a way of seeking truth
7. They practice humility, tolerance, and self-criticism.
8.  They understand how to get things done.
9. They nurture and empower people around them.
10. They seek connections. 

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

HOMEWORK 11/28/11

Who is interested in potentially going on a field trip? I would like to see how many students are interested in order to start working on making it happen. Click the link below http://public.csusm.edu/NewPlayFestival/index.html 
I AM INTENDING ON TAKING 10 JUNIORS AND 10 SENIORS.

Those of you that are interested, email me if you can make it on TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH @ 7pm. 

Period 4 
If you do did not turn in an essay, you must complete it and turn it in tomorrow. That is: Sonya, Candy, Michael, Angel, Marcos, AJ, Toni, Hector, Suelen, Rober, Loren Pacheco, Calvin, April and Travonne

* Those of you that DID turn it in, complete the review sheets that you started in class.

Period 5
If you do did not turn in an essay, you must complete it and turn it in tomorrow. That is: Alex,
Jose Gonzalez, Jennifer, Luis, Adolf, Isaac, Dakota, Lerontae, Johnny, Brian and Jacinta.

* Those of you that DID turn it in, complete the review sheets that you started in class.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Homework 11/22/11

Period 4
I only received 5 emails. So your essay is due tomorrow.
Please be sure to have someone proofread your essay. You must also attach an outline and it must be formatted in MLA format.

Period 5
1. Email me your 3 page rough draft of your essay WITH an outline attached.
2. I received 9/16 emails. So your final draft will be due next Monday. Therefore, it is in your best interest to ensure that you have a rough draft.

Below is the link of the video we watched in class today. Hope it inspired you.

http://www.videobash.com/video_show/changing-education-paradigms-5943

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Homework 11/10/11

Period 4 and 5
1. Have a printed outline of your essay. Follow the Persuasive Outline format. You should at least include your current opinion (thesis) and topics that you know will have to be included. Look at your Attacking the Prompt Worksheet for items to include in there.

2. On a piece of paper write down 4 important statements/ facts about the cultural capital analogy. Imagine that these facts would be the ones you'd choose for your multi-colored packet.

Extra Credit
Make note cards for list 55. The words will be posted on the Root Vocab Tab above.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND RESPOND TO ME ASAP.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Periods 4 and 5
1. Email me your response on the Ten Commandments Critical Reading Passage.
2. Complete the Attacking the Prompt Worksheet.
3. Email me telling me how the questions from yesterday's homework relate to the list on your Attacking the prompt worksheet.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Homework 11/1/11

Periods 4 and 5
Email me the answers to the questions on the Essay Prompt worksheet I handed out today.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Homework 10/19/11

Period 4
1.Email me the:
a.) answers to the questions in your Notes
b.) following questions:
Based on teh comments you read in class (on Tuesday)What would you say is the quality of period 5's education? What do you think is missing in period 5's education? Do you think they have done well in their reading diversity?
c.) your paraphrase of the song and your reaction to it. Did you like it? Do you think it's whack? etc.

Period 5
Email me the answers to the questions you wrote down in class.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Homework 10/17/11

Period 4
1. Complete list 52 powerpoint with your partner
2. In your groups, take an inventory of how many of these books you have read. Then, email me a summary of your group. (for example: I read 7, Toni read 10, and Johnny read 23). After your summary, tell me why you have read as much as you have. If you did not read that many, tell me why you think it is that you have not read any.

period 5
1. Complete list 52 powerpoint with your partner
2. Email me the number of books you have read and tell me why you have read as much as you have. If you did not read that many, tell me why you think it is that you have not read any or that many.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Homework10/13/11

Periods 4 & 5

STUDY FOR ROOT VOCABULARY TEST

I WILL GIVE EXTRA CREDIT TO ANYONE THAT STUDIES ON QUIZLET. THIS MEANS THAT IF YOU ARE ALREADY MY FRIEND ON QUIZLET, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MAKE THE 5 SETS OF NOTE CARDS AND STUDY THEM ON QUIZLET.

IF YOU ARE NOT, my friend on quizlet, ask someone how to do it and I will accept you. Then, I will be able to verify that you have studied on quizlet.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Homework 10/12/11

Period 4
1. Complete your PowerPoint if it still needs help.
2. Those of you that did not do the Powerpoint, please draw a bubble cluster for 3 of the 7 texts that were assigned to you.

Period 5
1. Complete your PowerPoint if it still needs help.
Email me your response about:
Tell me how the questions about students relate to the topic of education and society.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Homework 10/11/11

Period 4 and 5
1. Make sure that you have completed the TEXT mini-review
2. Complete your powerpoint presentation

EXTRA CREDIT: Add another 4 slides in the same format for an additional text. The text is the Cultural Capital Analogy, one that 5th period already read for homework, but 4th period people can get it by clicking on this link.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Homework 10/10/11

Periods 4 & 5
1. Do the TEXT min-review worksheet
2. Work on PowerPoint Project
3. Study for Root Vocabulary Test on Friday

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Homework 10/5/11

Period 4
1. Study Yellow Note Cards
2. In the very near future you will be writing a persuasive essay that talks about the educational system and our society. In order to do this, you will have to know certain words and definitions. Especially ones that we have covered in our class readings and lectures.
  • On the sheet I handed out today, review your notes and find words that you think will come in handy in this essay writing process. You only need to do 5 words, but if you feel that you can find all 10, feel free to do so.
Period 5
1. Study Yellow Note Cards
2. In the very near future you will be writing a persuasive essay that talks about the educational system and our society. In order to do this, you will have to know certain words and definitions. Especially ones that we have covered in our class readings and lectures.
  • On the sheet I handed out today, review your notes and find words that you think will come in handy in this essay writing process. You only need to do 5 words, but if you feel that you can find all 10, feel free to do so.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Homework 10/3/11

Periods 4 and 5
Fill out the Analyzing Nonfiction Worksheet.
You must fill out the information for one of the texts we have read in class. That means it could be on:
a.)the most recent one Identity Development in Adolescence
b.) Demographics Alone will not...
c.) Cultural Capital packet
d.) The JCCS mission statement
or if you feel capable, even one of the quotes covered in class.
In the last 3 sections of the worksheet, write the quote in the top portion of the box and your explanation in the bottom portion of the box.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Homework 9/29/11

Period 4
1. Read the packet and email me a repsonse that that tells me if you agree or disagree with any parts of the chapter and then (in a second paragraph) tell me how it relates to the Demographic Article and cultural capital.
2. Complete the warm up sheet for list 50.
3. Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
1. Read the packet and email me a repsonse that that tells me if you agree or disagree with any parts of the chapter and then (in a second paragraph) tell me how it relates to the Demographic Article and cultural capital.
2. Study for Vocab Quiz

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Homework 9/28/11

Period 4
1. Type and print your Quickwrite.
2. Read the article I handed out. /send me an email explaining what this has to do with the question, "What is most important in life?"

Period 5
1. Type and print your Quickwrite.
2. Read the article and send me an email telling me what you think this has to do with the cultural capital analogy.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Homework 9/27/11

Period 4
Study your vocab words.
If you are failing the class, partake in some introspection and tell me why this is happening.

Period 5
Read pages 6-17.
Via email answer the main/guiding questions at the top of page 6.
In the same email tell me you interpretation and reaction to the Cultural Capital Analogy Sheet.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Homework 9/26/11

Period 4
1. Read Critical Reading Passage (be ready for reading check quiz).
2.Do T-chart and practice paragraph for the critical Reading Passage.
3. Make note cards for List 49

Period 5
1. Read Critical Reading Passage (be ready for reading check quiz).
2.Do T-chart and practice paragraph for the critical Reading Passage.
3. Make note cards for List 49
4. Email me a summary and reaction to the class discussion. Tell me what you like or disliked. Tell me what stood out to you the most. Do have any new input to the discussion? Was there something you wanted to share, but didn't?

Friday, September 23, 2011

Period 4
1. Make note cards for List 50
2. Email me 12 sentences (3 for each word)
3. Read the Mission Statement on the following LINK
Email me:
- Your opinion of the goals that are within the mission.
- Tell me how this text relates to the quotes that have been discussed in class.
- Be ready to paraphrase the overall mission.

Period 5
1. Make note cards for List 50
2. Email me 12 sentences (3 for each word)

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Homework 9/22/11

Period 4
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes
2. Write a summary of your notes that also includes what you got out of today's class.

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quizzes
2. Look at the powerpoint and in your best plain words, explain to me what the 5th and 6th slides are saying. Email it to me.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Homework 9/20/11

Period 4
Email your response to the question:
According to the quote we looked at in class (quote #3), teachers choose to bring into their classroom what they think is important, whose voices are heard and whose are marginalized (pushed aside). Based on your education, (you can focus on my class if you would like) do you think that YOU are important or is YOUR voice marginalized? Explain your answer.

Period 5
On a separate sheet of paper, create the chart below and fill it in with your personal ideas.
*Please refer to the definition of cultural capital. Think of how you have been equipped in your culture or your experience.

The first column is related to the ideas related to mom/dad and their children. What is valued in that relationship? What is normal in that relationship? etc.
Education means going to school.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Period 4
1. On a separate sheet of paper titled, "List 49" write 3 sentences for each word. (That means that you need a total of 12 sentences)
- Then, ask an adult to look over your sentences to see which ones are correct. People you might want to ask are Derek, Houseparent, Staff, Mentor, CASA, or teachers)
- Add your best sentence on your note card.
2. Make note cards for List 3 words
* Click on Vocabulary Worksheets page/tab above. Read the definitions and paragraphs.
Make 5 note cards (1 for root + 4 words).
Your cards should have:
1. vocab word/root name
2. Part of speech [not applicable to root]
3. Definition
4. Sentence [not applicable to root]


Period 5
1. Finish the List 49 sentences we started in class (use each word 3 x each. For a total of 12 sentences)
Then, ask an adult to look over your sentences to see which ones are correct. People you might want to ask are Derek, Houseparent, Staff, Mentor, CASA, or teachers)
* Add your best sentence on your note card.
2. Make note cards for List 3 words
* Click on Vocabulary Worksheets page/tab above. Read the definitions and paragraphs.
Make 5 note cards (1 for root + 4 words).
Your cards should have:
1. vocab word/root name
2. Part of speech [not applicable to root]
3. Definition
4. Sentence [not applicable to root]

Monday, September 12, 2011

Homework 9/12/11

Periods 4 and 5
Click on Vocabulary Worksheets page/tab above. Read the definitions and paragraphs.
Make 5 note cards (1 for root + 4 words).
Your cards should have:
1. vocab word/root name
2. Part of speech [not applicable to root]
3. Definition
4. Sentence [not applicable to root]

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Homework 9/6/11


Period 4
Answer the 5 questions on the cultural capital article.
Review the Vocabulary Sheet Page/tab (look above this post)
EC: make note cards

Period 5
Email the answers to the questions to the cultural capital article. In the same email, write a response to today's class discussions.
EC: Review the Vocabulary Sheet Page/tab (look above this post). Make note cards.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Homework 8/31/11

Period 4
Email me an explanation of which word you think might fit best in the "formula" you have in your notes. Is it f, g, or h?

Period 5
Send me an email in which you, explain why I made the last 6 statements in your notes. What is the relationship between the statements? Do you agree? Explain your answer.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Homework 8/30/11

Period 4
Answer the questions that relate to the quote below:
Quote #3
"The books we [teachers] chose to bring into our classroom say a lot about what we think is important, whose stories get told, whose voices are heard, whose are marginalized."
1. What "stories"/who's "stories" do you think are told primarily in schools? (Is it your family's story?)
2. What does the word marginalized mean and what does that have to do with teaching?
3. How does this quote relate to the canon?

Period 5


Monday, August 29, 2011

Homework 8/29/11

Period 4
Get together with your discussion group and answer the following questions for the quote that you wrote down in class.
1. What do you think is a citizen of the world?
2. Why do you think people, especially school districts, want students to be citizens of the world?
3. Do you think being a citizen of the world is important? Do students need to be this way?
4. What does CHANGE mean in this quote? What type of change do you think is being referred to?
5. What knowledge do you think YOU have that could help you create change?
Period 5
Look up the definition of Social capital vs. financial capital. Then try to incorporate it to what class you identify with. Please find the definition that best fits the topics we discussed in class.
Email me your answer to the question from your notes. How do you identify? Are you rich or poor?

Friday, August 26, 2011

Homework 8/26/11

Period 4
1. Email me 1 compliment and 1 critique for each person in your discussion group.
2. Email me what tie you see between the quote we have been examining and the notes on the British Canon.

Period 5
1.Finish answering the questions on the 3rd quote
2. Email me what tie you see between the quotes we have been examining and the notes on the British Canon.
Quote #1 "Teaching the works of writers of color and working-class writers allows students to understand that no mater their gender skin color or social class, they can write."

Quote #2 "If we intend to create citizens of the world, as most school districts claim in their mission statements, then we need to teach students how to use their knowledge to create change.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Homework 8/25/11

Period 4
Do you think that it's always the same old people that talk all the time? Why do you think that some are always opinionated and others are not? Did you think that it was that way in your groups today?

Period 5
Send me an email with a compliment and a criticism of each of your group members or partner, based on today's discussion.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Homework 8/24/11

Period 4
Respond to the quote that was given to you in class.
You are to paraphrase the quote (put it into your own words)
Give you opinion on the quote.
Explain why it is or is not important?

Period 5
Ask someone what define as "colored students". Be ready to report your findings tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Homework 8/23/11

Period 4
Find 5 titles of that are part of the British literary Canon. Email me the titles no later than 10:30pm.

Period 5
Answer the following questions in an email in at least 2 paragraphs.
1. What is your opinion regarding who chooses the canon?
2. Do you think that the content you are learning should be decided by you or by teachers?
3. What do you think is most important for people to learn? Facts, culture development, morals, ???

Monday, August 22, 2011

Homework 8/22/11

Seniors that are in Senior Seminar,
I forgot to include the blog address for that class so here it is.

http://spasensem12.blogspot.com/

Period 4

- Write a summary of your notes.

Period 5
- Bring in a list of 5 books that are on the British literary Canon.

In case you are interested... the articles I referred to in class today are the following:

http://www.ehow.com/facts_6851835_american-literary-canon_.html

http://www.ed.psu.edu/englishpds/Articles/LiteratureStudy/Dick%20and%20Jane.htm

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Homework due 6/6/11

Period 4
1. Have all 3 of your projects completed and ready to present if necessary
2. STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST

Period 5
1. Read ACT II of Othello and answer the questions for ACT II
Read the text (similar to your packets) (link)
The questions that you must answer are below:

2. STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST
3. Have the ACT I questions completed

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Need the Homework?

Period 4
1. Week 44 Note cards
2. Final rough draft of your essay
3. Complete the rubric exercise we started in class

Period 5
Study for Vocab Quiz

Monday, May 9, 2011

Homework 5/9/11

Period 4
Fill out the attacking the prompt worksheet

Period 5
Complete the study guide. Be able to tell the difference between theme and topic.
Remember Finding Nemo

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Homework 4/21/11

Period 4
1. Note cards
2. pictures with explanations (printed or posted) If posted, send me the link.
3. Read packet #3 and take notes
4. Reread packet #4 and paraphrase the prompt/paragraph that you like best.

Period 5
1. Note cards
2. Vocab Worksheet sections 1 & 2
3. Answer question 1-3 for sonnet 30 and 1-3 for sonnet 75
4. Give the main idea of both sonnets and give a line/s for citation and explain why the line supports the main idea.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Homework 4/20/11

I will give extra credit points to anyone that approaches a junior and convinces them to read a book that you suggest to them. Part of their homework is to find a book to read after testing. They will be reading it everyday next week. If you suggest one and they bring it in tomorrow, I will give you extra credit points. If the junior you approach already has a book, then find one that does not have a book in mind.

Period 4

1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Handwrite Sonnet 130's first quatrain and split it into syllable and then determine which are unstressed and stressed

Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Read Spenser's Sonnets
3. Fill in the paraphrase worksheet

EC: Look up any words you do not know.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

announement/ homework 4/19/11

Don't forget to pay for your pictures. Exact change is appreciated.
Shaunice $17 Kristen $34
Raquel $68 Lorelye $34
Tedra $68 Catalina $17
Vivianna $17 Dulce $34
Kristana $34 Jabriel $51
Toya $34 Josh $34
Stephen $17 Bryan $17
Mary$34 Dre-Anna $34

Period 4
1. Read packet #1= Rhythm packet. Take notes on the the stuff you know that you understand. It could be a list of statements.
2. Read Packet #4= The one about writing about literature
On the same notes from the rhythm packet explain which section/prompt you liked best from the packet and why.
3. Study for Vocab Quiz

Period 5
1. Answer the questions from your notes for Sonnet 292
2. Type the answer to question #4 on p. 311 in the Petrarch Packet. Make sure that it is double spaced and printed.
For extra credit, you may post it on your blog. Then, email me your blog link to let me know you did it.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Homework due 4/18/11

Period 4
1. Week 39 Vocab Worksheet
2. Pick a sonnet and write 3 paragraphs w/ each paragraph explaining one aspect of the sonnet:
Theme, imagery, symbols, relationship amongst the parts, rhyme scheme, etc. (If you want to choose another aspect that is not listed, feel free.)

Period 5
One one piece of paper write a brief summary of each sonnet. (169,292,29,116,130)
Be ready for comprehension quiz on all of them.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Homework

Period 5
1. Make sure that you can access your blog and your quizlet
2.Study for vocab
3.Type, print and post your response to the following prompt:
Sonnet Check and Response
Now that we have read sonnets from Petrarch and Shakespeare, what is your opinion of the sonnets? Do you love them, hate them, or are you in the middle? Explain why you feel this way.
Then, explain which sonnet you like you best and why you like it so much. Be very detailed.
You last paragraph should discuss whether you would recommend the sonnets to your friends, family, acquaintances. Whether it's a yes or no, explain what you would tell people about them.

4. Make quizlet note cards on the following terms:

The cards should have the words, definition and what each word is used for in a sonnet (if it applies to the word)
  1. volta
  2. quatrain
  3. octave
  4. sestet
  5. couplet
  6. rhyme scheme
  7. line formula
  8. iambic pentameter
  9. introduction
  10. resolution

Monday, April 11, 2011

Homework 4/11/11

Period 4
1. Find the text of Petrarch's Sonnet 292
-summarize the sonnet
-add music link
-post on your blog
2. Respond to the Connect to Your Life in the Shakespeare packet. POST IT ON THE BLOG

Period 5
1. Translate Petrarch's Sonnets in the form of a mini poster AND in sections (8+6)
-should be visible and not on lined paper.
2. Type and print the answers to questions 1, 2 & 3 from Shakespeare's Sonnet 29

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Homework 4/5/11

Period 4
Type a 3/4 page response to question #4 in the Petrarchan Sonnet Packet
-double spaced
- printed (turn into the box tomorrow)
Also make sure to publish your response on your blog (send me the link if I don't already have it linked to my Student Blogs page)
Period 5
1. Read Sonnet 292
2. Answer question 1 + the bullets ,2 and 3 ON PAGE 311 in packet
-typed and emailed
3. Look up words that you don't know and make a list of them.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Homework Due 4/4/11

Period 4
1. Read the Shakespearean Sonnets
2. Type a one page response to the reading

Period 5
1.Read the sonnet handout
2. Take Cornell notes WITH A SUMMARY
3. Find pictures for vocabulary and email me the explanations

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Homework 3/31/11

Period 4


1. Make note cards wk 37


2. Email pictures w explanations for vocab wk 37


3. Read Petrarchan Sonnets


4. Type a 1 page response on your thoughts after reading the packet (do not limit yourself , but do include, to the reading of the actual sonnets)


Period 5


1. Finish Renaissance PowerPoint project


2. Complete vocab sheet sections 1 and 3


3. Make note cards for week 37

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Homework 3/17/11

Period 4
Study for the vocab test
Make sure that your Tale is done
Have your food ready

Period 5
Study for the vocab test
Bring in all of your class notes to turn in for credit

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Homework 3/10/11

Period 4
Reread the Prioress' Tale (look up words you don't know, make a plot chart, etc.) and be ready for a quiz that will be similar to the one taken today on the Pardoner's Tale.

Period 5
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. What are tags?
2. What does "hazy" mean and why is it used to describe the summoner?
3. What is a "decree"? How is this used to help describe the summoner?
4. What do the words wits and grope mean in line 662?
5. What is so weird or funny about the phrase, "Questio quid juris"?
6. What is the connection between the jay and the summoner?

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Homework 2/22/11

Period 4
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2. Complete the WOB Writing Prompt Worksheet


Period 5
1. Study for Vocab Quiz
2.
3.


Friday, February 18, 2011

Homework 2/18/11

Period 4
1. Behave and be ready for next week. I'm gonna hit you hard :)

Period 5
1. Do the following things in the packet:
a.) p. 38 Mark it up at the top of Knight section
b.) p. 39 Jot it Down Reread Lines 69-74 (answer the question)

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Homework 2/17/11

Period 4
1. Complete the week 35 vocab
2. Email me vocab sentences by 10:38pm
3. Make a plot chart that includes all of the major parts of the Wife of Bath's Tale.

Period 5
In your new Canterbury Tales Packet, complete the following:
p. 35 mark it up Reread lines 1-11
p. 37 # 1 & 2 (For #1, write 1 paragraph on a separate sheet of paper)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Homework 2/15/11

Period 4
Study for vocab quiz
Complete the sentence corrections

Tomorrow
Round 1: Sarah, Richard, Kristen, Raquel, Tedra, Lorelye, LaTanya
Round 2: Bryan, Belinda, Mary, Catalina, Marvin, Marquise, Italia
Round 3: Abby, Vivianna, Dre-Anna
Presentations Tomorrow: Kristen, Tedra, Bryan, Italia, Abby, Raquel, LaTanya, Dre-Anna, Vivianna, Marquise

Period 5
1. Study for vocab quiz
Answer the questions on the last slide of the PowerPoint we saw in class.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Homework 2/8/11

Period 4
1. Complete the Vocabulary Warm up sheet accurately (Didn't get it? Copy it from a friend or email me so I can send you a google doc.)
2. Meet with your team "leaders" to discuss what we talked about in class today. You will have a quiz on it tomorrow to prove that you met up and got the information you needed. The leaders will be responsible for their members and the grades that they get. MAKE SURE TO DESCRIBE THE DETAILS SO THAT THEY FEEL LIKE THEY WERE IN CLASS AND THEY CAN PASS THE QUIZ.
There are NO EXCUSES as to why you could not meet. Points may be docked if you are unable to complete the task.
The groups are as follows:

Raquel & Sarah:Lorelye, Belinda,

Catalina & LaTanya: Vivianna, Tedra

Italia & Dre-Anna:, Kristen, Abby, Mary

Richard & Marquise: Bryan, Marvin



Period 5
1. Study for vocabulary quiz 33
2. Finish the vocabulary warm up 33

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Homework 1/25/11

Period 4
Read The Prologue and paraphrase it on a separate sheet of paper.

Period 5
Fill out the vocabulary worksheet by using your Prologue packet
Make note cards for the words that include:
definition
Part of speech = adj., n., v.
A picture or sentence (only 1 is required)

Monday, January 24, 2011

Homework 1/24/11

Period 4
Finish the margin questions for the Prologue.

Period 5
Find 2 examples of Direct and Indirect Characterization.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Homework 1/19/11

Period 4
Tip: Don't leave class before you get your homework.
clues:
each character
3
boxed

If you were absent, ask a reliable classmate.

Period 5
Check your assignment sheet.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Homework 1/18/11

Period 4
Read the prologue, if you didn't respond to me this weekend.

Period 5
Check your assignment sheet or ask a classmate to see their assignment sheet.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Homework 1/14/11

Period 4
Read the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales and email me your reaction. One paragraph is your minimum (5-6 sentences).

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Homework 1/12/11

Period 4
1Take notes on the Miracle, Morality, Mystery Play handout in a bubble cluster.
2. Read the Chaucer handout and answer questions 1 and 3.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Homework 1/10/11

Period 4
Take notes on the sections in the packet (as indicated in class)
Make a study set for the Vocabulary words (ppt., quizlet, note cards, etc.) that include using them in a sentence.

Period 5
Read the Medieval Packet and take at least 1 page of notes.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Homework 1/6/11

Period 4
Make your Chaucer Booklet

Period 5
Read the Nun Packet and highlight important information.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Homework 1/5/11

Period 4
1. Review your notes from Anglo-Saxon times and any handouts that you may have. Then, read the Medieval handout from today.
2. Make a timeline that puts major events from both time periods in order.
***You will have a quiz on this information tomorrow.

Period 5
Tell an adult what you learned in class today and have them sign a paper that says you spoke to them. :)