Homework Updates

Period 5:
HW is to finish reading Part One of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky.

Complete another Dear Charlie Letter. Be sure to include a connection to the text, a question, and some advice. Use proper letter format.

Make notes about your topic while you read. Chart what characters this topic affects, in what way those characters are affected, and note the choices each character makes in regards to the issue. Also keep track of the impact or results of those choices. You will use these notes to complete the character analysis portion of your project.

Please remember to keep this "LOG" throughout your reading of the book.

Based on the short film we viewed in class today, write a one-page essay about what Trevor's experience would be if he came to University High School.

Then, for extra credit, you may participate in the Day of Silence (on Friday) and write a one to two page reflection of your experience.

All Classes: Don't forget your Commonplace Books and Reading Logs are due Friday and there will be a grammar test as well. Please review your notes to prepare. As well, there will be the weekly vocabulary test on Monday so study study study!

Send me an e-mail or post a comment with any questions or concerns.

Essay Outline

A Separate Peace By John Knowles

The causes and the impact of fear.

Introduction: introduce book, give background info, and briefly discuss the main points covered in the body paragraphs

What causes Gene's fear?
In what ways is fear manifested in his life?

How does fear impact him and those around him?
What are the outcomes of that fear's manifestation?

What is the lesson to be learned from this text?

Conclusion: review the major points discussed in the body paragraphs and add something new.

URGENT!!! Please Return My iPod!

Whoever accidentally left class with my iPod (which was next to the projector), please return it to me ASAP! If you took it, just give it back and I won't report you. I promise! I'd just like to listen to music on the bus again, ok. ;)

But, if I don't get it back soon then I will be forced to file a police report. Then whoever took it really will get in trouble.

So, if you know anything about where it might be, please, please, please come and talk to me!

Study Study Study

Period 2: Study your vocabulary!

Period 5: Study your vocabulary!

Finish A Seperate Peace.

Write your "Where I'm From" poem (about you). We will use the same format to write about Gene and Phineas in class tomorrow.

"Where I'm From" Model/Map

I am from _(common noun)_,
From _(proper noun) and _(common noun)_,
I am from _(common compound noun)_.
( _color adj._, _adj_,
_simile_.)
I am from the _(noun)_
The _(noun)_
(part of above noun
Memory of part).

I'm from _(noun)_ and _(noun)_,
From _(name)_ and _(name)_
I'm from _(hyphenated term)_
And the _(hyphenated term)_,
From _(commands)_ and _(commands)_
I'm from _(church/place saying)_
With a _(church/place item)_
And _(church/place thing)_.

Oh and everyone, READ READ READ! ;)

Make-Up Work and Extra Credit

Students!

I'm sure you're all worried about getting your grades up. So, here are a few things you can do.

1. See me for a list of missing assingments and then make them up!
2. See me for a list of failed tests or quizzes and then retake them!
3. Read a book on your own and complete a scrapbook. See me for the assignment sheet.
4. Come in for tutoring and get extra credit points. But, you must schedule a time beforehand.
5. Do some creative writing that includes your vocabulary words. This must be at least one page and be typed. Poems or song lyrics are acceptable.
6. Complete extra Commonplace Book entries.

See me if you have any questions or need clarification on any of this.

Homework Updates

Hello Students!

Period 2:
Get caught up with your grammar work! It's just going to get harder if you're behind! We will have make up tests this week.

As well, you should read the introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Period 5:
Finish A Seperate Peace for your essay assignment which will be due Monday, April 7th.

Read Farewell to Manzanar and complete the scrapbook assignment due Monday, April 14th.

For tomorrow bring in a list of significant places, events, activities, things, and smells from the book A Seperate Peace. We will use this list in class tomorrow.

VACATION WORK!

Congratulations on making it to Spring Break!  After we come back it will be a fast drive to the end of the year!  But, if you're behind so far or getting a grade you're not satisfied with, then don't dismay!  You have plenty of time to get back on track and turn things around!  I believe in you so you should too!

Ok, now to recap what you have to complete over vacation.

Period 2.  You're working on Grammar Chapter 2: all exercises but only odd questions.  If you have any questions, and I'm sure you will, please feel free to contact me.  If I can't help you via e-mail or over a blog comment we can either arrange to speak on the phone or meet for coffee so I can give you some extra help.  I don't have a lot to do over vacation so I'm more than happy to help you with any questions you might have.  

You also should continue working on your Commonplace Book and read for at least 30 minutes every day!  Fill out those reading logs.  Remember, most of you read for thirty minutes without realizing it; it could be picking up a magazine, looking up something online, or curling up with your favorite book.  It should be fun and it should interest you, so don't think of it as a chore!

Period 5:  You're working on essay rewrites for The Old Man and the Sea.  Some of you never wrote this essay to begin with so your assignment is to complete your first draft.  I know a lot of you struggled with how to discuss the symbolism.  Don't fret.  Use your critical thinking skills and be sure to explain your reasons completely.  Don't assume the reader knows what you mean; explain everything, and then explain it again!  And use citations.  I expect to see quotations and page numbers listed.  And, if you're citing the Study Guide from the back of the book, then cite that page number and mention that the information came from the study guide.

You should also be reading, working on your Commonplace Book, and studying your grammar and vocabulary.  You will see that grammar test again, so be ready for it!

If I can be of any help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.  What I said for period 2 goes for you as well.  

Take care everyone and enjoy the week off.  Read for pleasure and enjoyment and spend just a few minutes each day on your assignments so they don't stress you out too much.  We will discuss any questions you have as a class when we reconvene on the 24th.

Best,

Mr. Moody