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Monday, February 6 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Read pgs 48-67 in Chains, chapters VII- e X (ch 8-10) |
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Friday, February 3 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Continue reading Chains. We took a quiz, which will be uploaded in file manager for students who were absent 2/03. |
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Friday, February 3 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Continue reading Chains. We took a quiz, which will be uploaded in file manager for students who were absent 2/03. |
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Thursday, February 2 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Questions 4-6, Read chapters 4-6 for tomorrow, Chains. |
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Monday, January 30 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Read chapter1 of Chains by Laurie Anderson The file manager contains a list of study guide questions, which will accompany your reading. Don"t rush to get them done. I will assign them in class. Focus on Isabel's character traits/personality as you read. you can contact me at swinnick@kingstoncityschools.org if you have any concerns. Thank you for your kindness and understanding pertaining to my sudden neck pain, per 1 &2 ! |
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Thursday, January 26 2012 Period(s): Assignment: End of the marking period. If you have any outstanding revised work or tests, you must hand in by tomorrow. Cumulative Tasks are done!!! if you were absent, please see me. Let's make a plan to get you caught up 10th period and lunch if necessary. |
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Monday, January 23 2012 Period(s): Assignment: This week, all work will be done in class "Rikki-tikki-tavi", by Rudyard Kipling and "The Noble Experiment", Jackie Robinson's autobiography (excerpt), are the text selections you will need to review to answer the essential question: How do individuals overcome personal challenges and obstacles in life? Personal Challenges: Strength and Courage is the unit theme. In order to demonstrate your understanding in the cumulative task, you will be expected to:
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Sunday, January 22 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Our team, The Explorers, are sponsoring "No name calling week". Each day, we will serve as role models by participating in daily events at the end of each English class. We want our efforts and mission to spread school wide. Our mission is to motivate students and staff to continually acknowledge the negative aspects of bullying, and build a safe, academic community for all. See Ms. K or any of your teachers if you want to contribute ideas or lend a hand for any part. |
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Friday, January 20 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Cumululative tash graphic organizer started for 4 paragragraph essay on 2nd marking period theme. All writtten work will be done in class. You should review independently for essay and stay 10th if you need help. |
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Wednesday, January 18 2012 Period(s): Assignment: District Listening Assessment completed in class. If you were absent or didn't complete, please see me to make-up. The graphic organizer counts towards marking period grade. The multiple choice and short responses are averaged into your final exam grade |
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Sunday, January 15 2012 Period(s): Assignment: The District's Cumulative tasks will be written in class all next week based on Theme 2 Personal Challenges: Strength and Courage. Review notes and previous assignments, focusing on Jackie Robinson and Rikki-tikki- tavi. Since class time will be used for filling In a graphic organizer, drafting, revising and editing your essay, you should prepare for homework. Using the vocabulary you acquired through your studies and exploring figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, etc, will help improve your writing. Remember: essays don't have to be boring |
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Thursday, January 12 2012 Period(s): Assignment: |
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Wednesday, January 11 2012 Period(s): Assignment: Complete metphor worksheet started in class today. a copy is in the file manager |