Homework for June 3rd-June 7th:
•Practice your scene for Novio Boy.
•Performances begin June 10th .
Homework for the weekend:
•Unit 5 Narratives Final Publication due 6/3. Please make sure to follow the direction carefully!
Homework # 16.5 Due 5/31/13:
•Make changes to transitions and word choice that you peer
worked shop today. Write them on a
new sheet of paper and highlight, or underline the changes you made.
•Final Publication due 6/3.
Homework # 15.5 Due 5/30/13:
•Make changes to the rising action, climax, and falling that
you peer worked shop today. Write
them on a new sheet of paper and highlight, or underline the changes you made. Write 2nd draft on the top of your paper.
•Final Publication due 6/3.
Homework # 14.5 Due 5/29/13:
•Make changes to the exposition that you peer worked shop
today. Write them on a new sheet
of paper and highlight, or underline the changes you made. Write 2nd draft on the top of your paper.
•Final Publication due 6/3.
Homework for the weekend:
•First drafts of unit 5 narrative due 5/28.
• Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28.
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 12.5 Due 5/24:
•Complete the power paragraph for today’s
article.
• Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 10.5 Due 5/22:
•Power paragraph:
Choose a passage from “Two Dreamers” that is a strong example of an immigrant’s
struggle to achieve the American Dream. Explain why it is a strong example
and use one piece of textual
evidence to support your response.
•Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework Due 5/21:
•Finish reading “Two Dreamers” from Baseball in April
• Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 9.5 Due 5/20:
•Complete the “What’s the message?” graphic organizer.
•Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28.
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 8.5 Due 5/17:
•Choose a line from today’s song that had an impact on you and
a connection to Novio Boy.
Explain why it caught your attention and the connection it has to the
play. Use one piece of textual
evidence to support your response.
•Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 7.5 Due 5/15/13:
Power
paragraph: What are two examples of acculturation that you can identify in your
life? Explain how these two
examples blend American culture and your ethnic culture/background.
•Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework # 6.5 Due 5/14/13:
•Read Scene 5.
•Finish handout for “Oranges” if you didn’t finish it in
class.
•Extended deadline for 25 Book Campaign 5/28
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework :
• Read Scene 4.
-Finish
the family role handout if you didn’t finish it in class.
•Unit
4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s signature.
Homework #5.5 Due 5/10/13:
•Read Scene 2
•Complete the characterization chart
••Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
••Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework:
•Last
four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Unit
4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s signature.
Homework #4.5 Due 5/8/13:
•Complete the short responses for today’s article. Write it on loose-leaf, or typed.
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Unit
4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s signature.
Homework #3.5 Due 5/7/13:
•Choose three questions from Gary Soto’s interview that you
would answer for an interview.
Write 2-3 full complete sentences to answer the questions that you
chose. Make sure the question and
your answers are completed on loose-leaf, or typed.
•Last
four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Unit
4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
Homework #2.5 Due 5/6/13:
•Short
response: Choose one idea from the
bullet point list you created with your group. In one power paragraph, explain how your cultural background
has an impact on your experience growing up.
•Last
four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Unit
4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s signature.
Homework #1.5 Due 5/3/13:
•Short response:
Choose one of the statements from the anticipation guide that you feel
strongly about. Explain your
answer for that statement and provide an example to support your response.
••Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
••Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework due 5/1/13:
•Short response:
Write a reflection on today’s debate. Choose one argument from the Patriots, and one from the
Loyalist, that you believe was compelling. Be sure to explain your reason and provide textual evidence.
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Unit 4 post-test: return with a parent’s, or guardian’s
signature.
Homework for 4/22-4/26:
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th
Homework for the weekend:
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Work on your My Brother Sam is Dead scene.
Homework # 18.4 Due 4/15/13
•Common Core Assessment Book-pages 42-50. Time yourself for 30 minutes.
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Homework Due 4/12/13:
•Post-test final publication due Friday 4/12
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
•Homework
# 16.4 Due 4/11/13:
•Complete the assigned test prep packet “Laurence Yep” and
“The Storm Watch” . Time yourself
for 30 mins. Do not explain
your answers for the multiple choice questions.
•Post-test final publication due Friday 4/12
•Last four 25 book campaign reports due May 10th.
Homework # 15.4 Due 4/10/13:
•Revise
the short response for the passage “The Herring Chocker”.
•Post-test final publication due Friday
4/12.
•Last
four 25 Book Campaigns Due 5/10.
Homework # 14.3 Due 4/9/13:
•Common
Core Assessment Books: Complete
Part II-Language Arts
pages
22-24. Read the passage “The Tickets”, answer the multiple
choice questions and the short response for this passage. For each multiple choice question,
write one complete sentence to explain the answer you chose.
•Last four 25 Book
Campaign reports due May 10th.
Homework Due 4/8:
•Read Ch 12. 164-170
•Complete a freedom
entry
•Last four 25 Book
Campaign reports due May 10th.
Homework Due April 5th, 2013:
•Finish Ch. 11 pages
151-163
•Complete a freedom
entry
•First three 25 Book
Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework Due April 4th, 2013:
•Read Ch. 11 pages
146-151
•Complete a freedom
entry
•First three 25 Book
Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 13.4 Due April 3rd, 2013:
•
Finish Chapter 9 and read Ch. 10 pgs. 127-145
•Complete a freedom entry for Ch. 10
H.W. in Common Core
assessment book. Read hand-out
directions carefully!
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework Due 3/22:
• Entire 3rd draft of post-test due Friday
3/22. Highlight the changes you made.
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th.
Homework # 12.4 Due 3/21:
Second draft of power
paragraphs due 3/21. Highlight the
changes you made.
•Final publication
due Friday 3/22.
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 11.4 Due 3/19:
•Second draft of intro
and thesis due 3/19. Highlight the changes you made.
•Final publication
due Friday 3/22.
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 10.4 Due 3/18:
•Read
pages: 102-112.
•Complete
a freedom entry
•Finish
symbolism work sheet
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 9.4 Due 3/15:
•Read
pages-88-98
•Complete
a freedom entry
•Game
Plan and First draft of post-test due Friday 3/15
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 8.4 Due 3/14:
•Finish
Ch. 6 pages 77-84
•Complete
a freedom entry
•Game
plan and First draft
of Post-test due-Friday 3/15
•First
three 25 Book Campaign reports due April 5th
Homework # 7.4 Due 3/13:
Finish reading Ch. 5
pages 64-73
Complete a freedom
entry
Short
response: There is tension between
Mr. Meeker and Mr. Heron. What are
two inferences that can be made that reveals Mr. Meeker’s distrust towards Mr. Heron. Use details from this chapter to
support your response.
Game Plan and First draft of post-test
due Friday 3/15
First three 25 Book
Campaign reports due April 5th.
Homework # 6.4 Due 3/12:
•Finish
Ch. 4 pages 51-60
•Complete
a freedom entry
•Complete
the short response for today’s article.
•First
three 25 Book Campaigns due April 5th.
Homework #
5.4 Due 3/11:
•Finish reading chapter 3 pages 43-45.
•Complete a freedom entry.
•Short Response: Tim explains to the reader the tension in his community
between individuals who support the revolution and those who support the
King. Based on his explanation,
identify two ways the revolution is effecting the individuals of Tim’s
community. Use details from
chapter 3 to support your response.
Homework # 4.4 Due 3/8:
•Read Ch. 3 pages 38-42.
•Complete
a freedom entry.
•Complete the
vocabulary hand-out and short response for today’s article. The
short response question is on the bottom of the vocabulary sheet.
Homework # 3.4 Due 3/7:
•Finish reading
chapter 2
•Complete a freedom
entry
Homework # 2.4 Due 3/6:
•Finish
Ch. 1 pages 9-22
•Complete
a freedom entry
•Short response: What does Sam mean when he tells his father that
fighting for independence is based on principal and not based on paying taxes to the British
Parliament? Use details from
chapter 1 to support your answer?
•Unit
3’s Post-test: return tomorrow,
3/6, with parent’s/guardian’s signature.
Homework # 1.4 Due 3/5:
•My Brother Sam is
Dead Read
pages 1-8
•Complete a freedom entry
•Short response: Tim’s father (Mr.
Meeker) tries to convince Sam that it is God’s intention for individuals to
obey their King. Why is Sam not
persuaded by Mr. Meeker’s argument? Use supporting details from pages 1-8 to support your
response.
Homework # 28.3 Due 3/4:
1) Finishing reading pages 48-53 and answer questions.
2) Common Core Coach Books-Read the passage “Reconstruction” and complete the graphic organizer on page 58.
Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework:
1) Read for 30 minutes and
work on your 25 Book Campaign.
Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 30.3 Due 2/28:
1) Crosswalk Coach
Books: Text Structure Lesson. Read pages 120- 121.
Read the passage on page 120. Answer short response on pg 121.
Read the passage on page 121. Answer questions 1-2 on page 122.
Read passages on page 123-124. Answer questions 1-5 on page 125. Provide an explanation for each multiple choice answer.
2) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 29.3 Due 2/27:
1) Crosswalk Coach
Books: Compare and Contrast
Lesson. Read pages 112- 113.
Read the passage on page 114. Answer short response on pg 114.
Read the passage on page 115. Answer questions 1-3 on page 116.
Read passages on page 118-119. Answer questions 1-5 on page 119. Provide an explanation for each multiple choice answer.
2) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 28.3 Due 2/26:
1) Crosswalk Coach
Books: Character Lesson. Read pages 50-51. Answer question on page 51.
Read the passage on page 52. Answer questions 1-2 on page 52.
Read the passage on pages 53-54. Answer questions 1-5 on page 55. For multiple choice questions, give
your explanation for the answers you chose.
2) Read for 30 minutes and work on your
25 Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 27.3 Due 2/25:
1)Common Core Coach Books: Complete the extended response on the
bottom of page 28. Read and follow
the directions in the book and on the hand-out CAREFULLY!!!!!
2) Read
for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 26.3 Due 2/22:
1) Crosswalk Coach
Books: Poetry Lesson. Read pages 38-39.
Answer questions on pages 40-41. Read poem on page 42 and answer
questions 1-5 on page 43. For each multiple choice questions,
explain why the answer you chose is correct.
2) Read for 30
minutes and work on your 25 Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
Homework # 25.3 Due 2/21:
1) Crosswalk Coach Books: Drama Lesson. Read page 32 and complete questions on pages 33 & 34.
Read passage on pages 35-36. Answer questions 1-5 on page 37. For each multiple choice question, provide an explanation for the answers you chose.
2) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due
3/4.
Homework for the long
weekend:
1) Read for 30
minutes and work on your 25 Book Campaign. Last 3 reports due 3/4.
2) Pack of 10 sheet
protectors due Wednesday 2/20. I
will make phone calls home if you do not have them in by next Wednesday.
3) Mr. Chu’s math packet. Due 2/20/13
3) Mr. Chu’s math packet. Due 2/20/13
Homework Due Friday 2/15:
1)Complete the check-off list for the final publication of
your post-test.
2) Final Publication
of Unit 3’s Post-Test.
3) ELA results with parent’s/guardian’s
signature.
4) Tears of
a Tiger Exam
with parent’s/guardian’s signature return.
Homework # 23.3 Due 2/14:
1)Read over your second draft again. In your notebook, write a bullet point
list of 3 different writing areas you need to work on for tomorrow’s peer
workshop.
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
Last 3 reports due 3/4.
3) ELA Results with parent’s/guardian’s
signature return.
4) Tears
of a Tiger Exam
parent’s/guardian’s signature return by 2/14.
Homework # 22.3 Due 2/13:
1)Read over your second draft. In your notebook, write a bullet point list of 3 writing
areas you need to work on for tomorrow’s peer workshop
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
Last 3 reports due 3/4.
3) ELA Results with parent’s/guardian’s
signature return.
Homework # 21.3 Due 2/12:
1)Write a second draft of your introduction, thesis
statement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, power paragraphs
and conclusion. Highlight, or
underline the changes you made.
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
Last 3 reports due 3/4.
3) ELA Results with parent’s/guardian’s
signature return.
Homework # 20.3 Due 2/11:
1)Write the first draft of your conclusion for your
post-test.
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3 reports due 2/11.
3) ELA Results with parent’s/guardian’s signature return
2/11.
Homework # 19.3 on Monday 2/11:
1)Write the first draft of your introductions.
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3
reports due 2/11.
Homework # 18.3 Due Thursday 2/7/13:
1) Write your first draft of your second
and third power paragraphs.
2)Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. First 3 reports due
2/11.
Homework # Due Wednesday 2/6/13
1) Write your
first draft of your thesis and your first power paragraph for Unit 3’s
post-test.
2)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework # 17.3 Monday 2/4:
1) Extended response for Common Core Coach Book
Lesson. Please follow directions
carefully! Due 2/4
2) Study for your Tears
of Tiger Exam. Test on Monday 2/4
3)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework:
1) H.W. # 16.3 Poetry assignment due Friday 2/1.
2) Study for your Tears
of Tiger Exam. Questions for review day due Thursday
1/31.
3)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework # 16.3:
1) Poetry assignment due Friday 2/1.
2) Study for your Tears
of Tiger Exam. Questions for review day due Thursday
1/31.
3)Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework:
1) Continue
to work on H.W. # 15.3. Due
tomorrow 1/30.
2) Study for your Tears of Tiger Exam. Questions for review day due Thursday
1/31.
3)Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework # 14.3:
1) Complete
a game plan for today’s article and the short response question. Due 1/30.
2) Finish Tears of a Tiger. Pages 160-180. For the last chapter only write Tear
entries for 2 letters only.
3) Study for your Tears of Tiger Exam. Questions for review day due Thursday
1/31.
4)Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. First 3 reports due 2/11.
Homework # 13.3 Due Monday January 28th, 2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger. Pages
146-159
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) What is Sharon Draper’s purpose to include
Shakespeare’s Macbeth for her novel Tears of a Tiger? Write one power
paragraph to answer this question. Use one piece of textual evidence from
Tears of a Tiger to support your answer. Use formula 1-2-3-4-2-3-1.
4) Read for 30 minutes and work on
your 25 Book Campaign. First 3 reports are due 2/11
Homework # 12.3 Due January 25th,
2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger. Pages
136-145
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Point of view assignment Due Friday 1/25
4) Read for 30 minutes and work on
your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 11.3 Due January 24th, 2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger. Pages
126-135
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Point of view assignment Due Friday 1/25
4) Read for 30 minutes and work on
your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 10.3 Due January 23rd,
2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger. Pages
114-125
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 Book
Campaign. *First 3 are due February 11th!
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Homework # 9.3 Due January 22nd,
2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger. Pages
106-113
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Coach book pages 65-67. Write answers on
loose-leaf.
4) Read for 30 minutes and work on
your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 8.3 Due January 18th,
2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger.
Pages 89-105
2) Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaign.
4) Finish graphic organizer for “Underage
Drinking”
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Homework # 7.3 Due January 17th, 2013:
1) Tears of a Tiger.
Pages 71-88
2) Tear entries for
each chapter.
3) Complete the short
response for the article “Underage Drinking”
4) Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 6.3 January 16th, 2013:
1) Tears
of a Tiger. Pages 61-70
2) Tear entries for
each chapter.
3) Create a game plan for the extended response for today’s
article.
4) Read for 30 minutes
and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 5.3 Due January 14th, 2013:
1) Read pages 50-60
2) Complete Tear entries for each chapter
3) Complete the conflict graphic organizer
4) Complete the short response on the graphic organizer on
loose-leaf.
5) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaign.
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Homework # 4.3 Due January 11th, 2013:
1)Read pages 33-40
2) Complete Tear entries for each chapter
3) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaign.
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Homework # 3.3 Due January 10th, 2013:
1)Read pages 23-32
2) Complete Tear entries for each chapter
3) Complete the short
response from your graphic organizer on loose-leaf.
4) Read for 30
minutes and work on your 25 Book Campaign.
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Homework # 2.3 Due January 9th, 2013:
1)Read pages 11-22
2) Complete Tear
entries for each chapter
3) Write one power
paragraph to complete this short response. Use one piece of textual evidence (power 4) to support your
answer: Based on Tyrone’s
statement (pgs. 11-14), what is one prediction you can make about how this car
accident will affect Andy’s characterization?
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Homework # 1.3 Due January 8th, 2013:
1) Read pages 3-10
2) Complete Tear entries for each chapter.
3) Read independently for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaigns.
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Homework to complete
during the Holiday break:
1) Read independently each day for 30
minutes.
2) Work on your 25 Book Campaigns. All 6 reports are due on January 4th, 2013.
3) Parent’s/Guardian’s signature on
midterms. Return each midterm on
January 4th.
4) Have a great and relaxing holiday
break!
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Homework # 24.2 Due Friday December 21st, 2012:
1)
What is one writing skill you improved on? What is one writing area you need to work on? Write two power paragraphs to answer
these questions.
2)Parent’s/Guardian’s signature on Unit 2’s
post-test. Sign and return it
tomorrow.
3)Read independently for 30 minutes and work on your 25
Book Campaign.
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Homework:
1) Read independently for 30 minutes.
2) Work on your 25 Book Campaign. All reports are due January 4th.
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Homework Due December 17th, 2012:
Final Publication of Post-test for Unit Due
Directions for Unit 2-Post-Test: Final Publication
1. You need a cover sheet. The cover sheet must have your name, class, and title of Unit 2’s Post-Test. The title is: Unit 2 Post-Test: Overcoming Environmental Difficulties. You don’t have to decorate the cover.
2. Staple your post-test task, the first article, post-test rubric, and second draft of your post-test to the back of your final publication.
3. Blue or black ink only for final copies that are written on loose-leaf. Do not write your final publication on note pad paper.
4. Typed copies must be:
a. Font-Times New Roman
b. Font Size: 12
c. Black ink only
d. Double spaced
5. You cannot e-mail me your final publication.
6. I will not accept the excuse that your printer is broken, or that you ran out of ink. If that happens, you must write your final publication on loose-leaf.
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Homework # 23.2 Due December 14th, 2012:
1) Write a 3rd draft of your
post-test on new sheets of yellow note-pad paper or loose-leaf.
2) Final Publication of Post-Test for Unit 2 Due Monday
12/17/12
3) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 book campaign. 25
Book campaign for The Outsiders is due this Friday!
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Homework # 22.2 Due December 13th, 2012:
1) Second drafts:
Revise your introduction and first power paragraph on new yellow sheets
of paper. Skip lines!
2) Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25 book campaign. 25 Book campaign for The Outsiders is due this Friday!
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Homework# 21.2 Due December 12th, 2012:
1)Write the first draft of your 2nd power paragraph and 3rd power paragraph on yellow note pad
paper. Skip lines!
2)Read for 30 minutes and work on your 25
book campaign.
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Homework # 20.2 Due December 10th, 2012
1) Complete the Game Plan organizer for Unit 2’s Post-test
task.
2) Complete
the relevant information graphic organizer.
3) Study for your mid-term exams.
4) Read independently
for 30 minutes and work on your 25 book campaign.
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Homework # 19.2: Due December 7th, 2012:
1) Complete the vocabulary context clues graphic organizer
for article # 3.
2) Read independently for 30 minutes and work on your 25
book campaign.
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Homework # 18.2 Due December 6th, 2012 :
1)
Complete comprehension question for “There are Some Games” article.
3) Complete the main idea graphic organizer.
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Homework # 17.2-Part II Due December 5th, 2012:
1)Write today’s vocabulary words on
loose-leaf. Next to each
vocabulary word, write the synonym
for each vocabulary word.
2) Write one power paragraph to answer this question: What is the common theme that today’s article and The Outsiders share? Use one piece of textual evidence (Power 4 transition) from the article to support your answer.
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Homework # 17.2-Part I Due December 4th, 2012:
1)Read independently for 30 minutes and
work on your 25 book campaign.
2) Parent’s/Guardian’s
signature on The Outsider’s unit test.
Return tomorrow!
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H.W. # 16.2 Due December 3rd, 2012:
1) Complete the comprehension questions
for “What Teens Learn by Overcoming Obstacles” article.
2) New independent reading due in class
and one power paragraph to explain why you choose that book for independent
reading.
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Homework # 15.2 Due November 30th, 2012:
Read Booker T.
Washington’s quote from Unit 2’s post-test task. What is the main idea that his quote and The
Outsiders
have in common? Write one power
paragraph to answer this question.
Use one piece of textual evidence (Power 4) to support your answer.
Use this formula: 1-2-3-4-3-2-1-This means you need seven
full complete sentences for your power paragraph.
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Homework 14.2 Due November 29th, 2012:
1) Write one power
paragraph to explain the meaning of Michael Jordan’s quote and make a
connection to the theme from The Outsiders. Use one piece of textual evidence
(Power 4 transition) from The Outsiders to support your
explanation of Michael Jordan’s quote.
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Homework # 13.2 Due November 28th, 2012:
1)
What is one reading goal and one writing goal you want to work on during the
second marking period? Write one
power paragraph to answer this questions
2) New independent
reading book due Monday December 3rd. You must bring in your independent
reading book on December 3rd and one power
paragraph explaining why you chose that book. You cannot choose an independent reading book from our class library on December 3rd.
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Homework # 12.2 Due November 16th,2012:
1)Read Chapter 7 pgs. 105-118
2)Complete a tuff entry
3)Final draft of WOW project due Friday
November 16th
4) Write questions on your review sheet
for tomorrow’s unit test review.
5)Study for your unit test!
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Homework # 11.2 Due November 15th, 2012:
1) Read chapter 6
pages 90-99
2) Complete a Tuff
entry
3) Work on final draft
for the WOW project. Final drafts
due Friday November 16th.
4) Study
for your Unit test!
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Homework #: 10.2 Due November 14th, 2012:
1) Read Chapter 5 pages 74-84
2) Complete a “Tuff” Entry.
3)Answer this question in your notebook: What do you think the theme of the poem is on page 77? This is a free write, so you don’t have
to write a power paragraph.
4)Study for your Unit test!
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Homework #: 9.2 Due November 13th, 2012:
1)Work on first draft of your WOW project. First draft due 11/13/12
2)Power Paragraph: Why is it wrong to judge individuals
based on status symbols? Write one
power paragraph to answer this question on loose-leaf. Use one piece of textual from The
Outsiders to
support your answer
3)Parent’s/Guardian’s signature on your post-test. You must return them on Tuesday
11/13/12
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Homework #: 8.2 Due November 9th:
1) Read Chapter 4 pgs. 63-67
2) Complete a “Tuff” Entry.
3) WOW project first
draft due: Tuesday November 13th
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Homework # 7.2 Due November 8th:
1) Read Chapter 4 pgs.
53-62
2) Complete a “Tuff”
Entry.
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Homework # 6.2:
1) Read Chapter 3 pgs.
48-52
2) Complete a “Tuff”
Entry.
3) Complete the idioms for Chapter 3 on your graphic
organizer.
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Homework # 5.2 Due October 29th, 2012:
1) Read Chapter 3 pgs.
37-47
2) Complete a “Tuff”
Entry.
3) Supplies due 10/29/12
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Homework # 4.2 Due October 26th, 2012:
1) Read Chapter 2 pgs. 29-36
2) Complete a “Tuff” Entry.
3) Write one power paragraph to answer this question: Why do you think Ponyboy doesn’t believe Cherry when she says that the Socs’s also have problems?
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Homework # 3.2 Due October 25th, 2012:
1) Read Chapter 2 pgs. 19-28
2) Complete a “Tuff” Entry.
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Homework # 2.2 Due October 24th, 2012:
1) Finish reading Chapter 1
2) Complete a “Tuff” Entry.
3) Write one power paragraph to answer these questions: Why is Darry so strict and tough on Ponyboy? Do you think Darry hates Ponyboy?
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Homework # 1.2 Due October 23rd, 2012:
1)Read Chapter 1 pages 1-12.
2) Complete a “Tuff” entry
3) Write one power paragraph to answer these questions: What is the main difference between the Greasers and the Socs? Why do they dislike each other?
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Homework Due October 22nd, 2012:
Unit 1 Post-Test final copy due Monday October 22nd, 2012.
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Homework Due October 17th:
Continue to work on Unit 1 Post-Test Drafts-Third draft. Highlight the changes (corrections you made) you made to each sentence, or paragraph.
Final Copy of Post-Test Due: October 22nd , 2012
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Homework Due October 16th:
Continue to work on Unit 1 Post-Test Drafts-Second draft. Highlight the changes (corrections you made) you made to each sentence, or paragraph.
Final Copy of Post-Test Due: October 22nd , 2012
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Homework # 19 Due October 15th:
Write the first draft for your post-test on a new sheet of yellow paper. This will include the introduction,1st 2nd, and 3rd power paragraphs, and conclusion. Use page. 8 in your agenda books to write the conclusion.
Final Draft Copy: October 22nd, 2012
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Homework # 17 Part II Due October 12th:
1) Read article “Teenagers ,Identity
Crisis, & Procrastination”-Highlight or underline the article. Complete the section of your Textual
Evidence Graphic Organizer for this article.
2) Write the first power paragraph for
your post-task test.
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Homework # 17-Part I: Due October 11th:
1) Write the first draft of your introduction for your post-test on a yellow sheet of paper from your note-pad.
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Homework # 16 Due October 10th
Read the article “Identity Development-Aspects of identity.” On loose-leaf:
1)Complete a Double Entry Journal for the article
2) Answer the questions, “Who”, “What”, and “How”, about the article.
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Homework # 15 Due Tuesday October 9th: Complete short response question for “Voices in Anti-Semitism.” Use power paragraphing to answer the short response question.
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Homework # 14 Due Friday October 5th
Write 2-3 power paragraphs to answer this question: What is one example of prejudice in The Devil’s Arithmetic ?
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Homework # 13 Due Thursday October 4th
Use power paragraphing to answer these questions: Describe 3 revisions you made to your introduction. Explain 2 reasons why these revisions are necessary for your reader. 1 question you still have about constructing introductions.
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Homework # 12 Due Wednesday October 3rd
1) Error Analysis-Reading Baseline Exam. Use power paragraphing to answer each question.
2) Study notes on power paragraphing, inferences, and your vocabulary words. Pop quizzes will begin this week!
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Homework # 11 Due Tuesday October 2nd
Write 2-3 power paragraphs to answer theses questions: What are 2 suggestions that were offered to by your peers during peer workshop? How will these suggestions help you when constructing future thesis statements? Write your revised thesis statement
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Homework # 10: Due Monday 10/1:
722: In power paragraphs answer these questions: What are 3 things you learned about constructing a thesis statement? 2 things you think you need to work on? 1 question you still have?
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Homework # 9: Due Friday 9/28:
722: Revise your thesis statement (not the entire introduction!) from your writing baseline exam on loose-leaf. Use the “What is a Thesis” list and “Thesis Check-Off List” in your notebooks to help you revise it. Then write one paragraph explaining the changes you made.
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Homework # 8: Due Thursday 9/27:
722: Look over your extended response you wrote for the writing baseline exam. Did your extended response have a thesis statement? Use the check list in your notebook to answer the question and explain if you wrote a thesis statement, or if your extended response was missing a thesis statement. Do not rewrite the thesis statement!
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Homework # 7 Due tomorrow Tuesday 9/25
722: H.W. # 7 Write 2-3 power paragraphs to answer the question: How can making inferences in literature help you determine how the societal conflicts in Poland shaped Hannah's identity? Provide two examples from the text. Use textual evidence! (Power 4)
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Homework # 6 Due tomorrow Monday 9/24
722: Write 2-3 power paragraphs to answer this question: Write about two specific things you learned from your peers today and explain how they affected your interpretation of The Devil's Arithmetic.
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Homework # 5 Due tomorrow 9/20
All Classes:
1) Complete error analysis sheet for the writing baseline exam on loose-leaf or typed. Use power paragraphing to answer each question!
2) Bring in your sheet protectors and pocket dictionaries tomorrow.
3) Bring in your summer reading and summer reading notes.
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Homework # 4.3-Due Wednesday 9/19:
722: H.W. # 4.3: Read "My Name" In 2-3 Power Paragraphs answer the question-Why are names important for one's identity?How can cultures influence one's identity? Use textual evidence from "My Name" to support your answer.
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722: H.W. # 4.2 Due Tomorrow 9/14: Using the power paragraph format, write 2-3 paragraphs to answer the question: What are two of your favorite cultural, or family traditions?
Use this formula: 1-2-3-3-2-3-3-1
2) Bring in your summer reading books and notes TOMORROW! You will need them for tomorrow's Pre-Test!
3) 2) E-mail me: Name, class, and parent's e-mail.
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Homework # 4.2-Due tomorrow 9/14:
722: H.W. # 4.2 Using the power paragraph format, write 2-3 paragraphs to answer the question: What are 2 of your favorite cultural, or family traditions?
Use this formula: 1-2-3-3-2-3-3-1
2) E-mail me: Name, class, and parent's e-mail.
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722: H.W. # 4.1 Due 9/13-Write one power paragraph to answer the question: What is one of your strongest personality traits? Remember to identify the POWER used in each sentence!
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Homework # 3-Due tomorrow 9/12:
1) Create two reading goals. In 3-4 power paragraphs (pg 8 in your agenda), describe them and explain how you will achieve them this year.
2) Choose an independent reading book. Due in class on Wed. 9/19. Check the blog under your class's announcements for suggestions.
3) E-mail me: Name, class, and parent's e-mail.
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Homework # 2-Due tomorrow 9/11:
1) Create two writing goals. In 3-4 power paragraphs (pg 8 in your agenda book), describe them and explain how you will achieve them this year.
2) E-mail me: Name, class, and parent's e-mail.
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722 Homework: Due Monday September 10th
Homework: Students,parents,or guardians need to sign the following:
1) 25 Book Campaign pg. 9 in your agenda book.
2) Homework contract pg. 19 in your agenda book.
3) YAL Letter-parents or guardians only.
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Homework #1:722
(Due tomorrow 9/7!)
1) Class contract signed.
2) Homework # 1: Write a letter to me. Tell me:
a) About yourself: Culture, family, friends, interest, hobbies, sports, anything you believe is important for me to know.
b) What are your favorite genres of books to read and why? Some examples are fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, and mystery.
c) What are your goals for ELA?
d) What are some of your concerns for your 7th grade year?
