Today we start reading "The Outsdiers." For Homeplay please attempt to answer the following question: Who is S.E. Hinton?
Task: Visit these websites to gather 20 facts about the life and literature of author S.E. Hinton:
http://www.sehinton.com/bio.html
http://www.notablebiographies.com/He-Ho/Hinton-S-E.html
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/1604/Hinton-S-usan-E-loise-1950.html
http://www.theoutsidersbookandmovie.com/SEHinton.html
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Reminders...
1. We will have a PREFIX TEST on Friday. This will be on all Prefixes.
2. The "I Pledge Exhibition" is on Monday, Nov 21st. Please be prepared.
Homeplay:
Please bring your responses to the Warm Up Questions to class on Thursday, Nov 17th. These should be typed.
2. The "I Pledge Exhibition" is on Monday, Nov 21st. Please be prepared.
Homeplay:
Please bring your responses to the Warm Up Questions to class on Thursday, Nov 17th. These should be typed.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Remember Quiz (2) on Monday, Nov 14th
We will have a MUGS quiz Monday. The quiz will cover: common nouns, proper nouns, possessive nouns, pronouns & antecedents.
Also, we will have a quiz on Dis- & Un-
Also, we will have a quiz on Dis- & Un-
Friday, November 4, 2011
Next Essay Due Nov 9th...
Essay due Nov 9th. Please remember to create your vomit, then develop your outline -BEFORE you design your composition. As always, this should be typed, single-spaced, size 12 & TNR. Please place the parts of the house in your composition. Bring highlighters.
Choose one of the following:
Many teachers believe that an organzied student finds it easier to be successful. Do you agree or disagree?
Write an essay that persuades other students to accept your position?
OR
Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument or being a top scorer in a video game. To be successful in reaching goals, it helps to have certain qualities. Some of these might include self-discipline, determination, or a positive attitude.
Think about a goal that you would like to achieve. In a well-developed composition, state your goal. Describe at least two qualities you will need to reach your goal, and explain why each quality is important to be successful.
Choose one of the following:
Many teachers believe that an organzied student finds it easier to be successful. Do you agree or disagree?
Write an essay that persuades other students to accept your position?
OR
Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument or being a top scorer in a video game. To be successful in reaching goals, it helps to have certain qualities. Some of these might include self-discipline, determination, or a positive attitude.
Think about a goal that you would like to achieve. In a well-developed composition, state your goal. Describe at least two qualities you will need to reach your goal, and explain why each quality is important to be successful.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Nothing is Due...
There are no assignments.
We will have an essay due next week; this will be assigned - Friday.
We will have an essay due next week; this will be assigned - Friday.
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