11/3/11

·   grammar – subject complement mini-quiz (see me to make up ASAP)

·   read “Sex on TV 4” speech and answer questions in complete sentences (see me for copy of this)

Hey -- I loved the Rachel's Challenge presentation.  I'll also admit that I cried...  What did you think?

November 2nd

·   Grammar – turn your workbook and yellow organizer in to have pages 37-38 checked

·   Grammar – 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th:  complete ½ of each side of the attached handout (for practice) and complete grammar workbook pages 40 (#s 1-10) and page 41 (#s 1-5) (I attached copies of the slides I used to teach subject complements if that helps; also feel free to see me between classes)

  -- 2^nd, 4^th:  complete all of pages 40-41 (see attached slides for extra help)

·   Turn in “I Have a Dream” packet (from last Friday) and group work handout (from Tuesday)

·   Begin reading “Sex on TV 4” (get copy when you return) – pages 1-4

Oct. 25th - Reading Informational Nonfiction

Hi everyone!  I'm not here today (Carter's getting a filling-- yuck!), so I'm posting in advance. 

* read 15 min., fill out log, and write reader's response
* turn in intro and brainstorming (attach with staple -- brainstorming on back)
* take Informational Nonfiction quiz (reading passage with questions...)  good luck!

See you Wednesday!

October 24th -- I'm back......

Hi guys!  It's been forever and a day since I've last posted, but I'm trying to get back in the swing.  :)

Today's assignment:  recheck books and read (oh, happy day!) for 15 min. 
* fill out log (oopsie -- made a mistake!  Put both today's and tomorrow's reading on 10-25 space)
* turn in "In Cold Blood" articles
* read sample memoir (see me for a copy) and sample intros (see me)
* write your own intro! 

So -- what did you think of the "In Cold Blood" articles?  Let's chat!
Glad to be back!

October 6th

Today we did do grammar, so make sure I get to see your book to check pages 28-29 (Honors classes 28-30).  You'll also want to complete pages 31-32 (Honors 31-33A) before next grammar time. 

We continued watching Tuesdays with Morrie, and we'll finish tomorrow.  Do you like it?  I think it's a sweet story!

October 5th -- Tuesdays with Morrie

Sorry, guys!  Carter was sick, so today we just watched the movie version of Tuesdays with Morrie.   I know you're disappointed we didn't get to grammar, but maybe tomorrow! :)

October 4th -- Carter's Birthday & Tuesday with Morrie

Happy 4th birthday to Carter! 

Today after reading workshop, we completed Reader Response #6.  Be sure to turn this in!

We also read another literary nonfiction piece, an excerpt from Tuesdays with Morrie, and answered several multiple choice questions.  This was a timed reading experience, but if you were absent, please just get it done and turn it in ASAP.  Thanks!