Homework for Tuesday, March 18th

There is no homework this evening. Students should concentrate on studying for their other exams, and completing any missing assignments. Late assignments for my class will not be accepted after the end of the school day on Thursday. The advisory will be ending, and any missing assignments will be entered as a "0". There will be no homework packet over spring break, but 4th period students should use this time to catch up on their reading, or maybe even get ahead!

3rd Advisory Exam Review

An adverb modifies (describes) a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
The adverb is in bold:
1. The twin sisters spoke vividly about their new dollhouse. (modifies spoke)
2. Cammie visits her grandmother sporadically during the summer months. (modifies visits)
3. The men ate the turkey and gravy heartily. (modifies ate)

A preposition links nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in the sentence.
The preposition is in bold:
4. People enjoy talking with one another.
5. They share news of their daily lives.
6. News about international events is broadcast on television.
7. Many people find current news on the Internet.

A proper noun has two distinctive features: 1) it will name a specific [usually a one-of-a-kind] item, and 2) it will begin with a capital letter no matter where it occurs in a sentence. Examples: Paul Public Charter School, Mrs. Heister
A common noun names general items. Examples: chair, book

An adjective modifies (describes) a noun or pronoun.
The adjective is in bold:
8. The enthusiastic dancer leaped across the stage. (modifies dancer)
9. Hot water shot up from the building. (modifies water)
10. The literary club met inside the library. (modifies club)

Tone is the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject. A reader can identify the tone of a story by paying attention to details, dialogue, and description and monitoring his or her response to these elements.
Think about tone as related to the author or writer: his or her feelings about what they are writing about and how that comes through in the text.

Mood is the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader. Unlike tone, which reflects the writer’s feelings, mood is intended to shape the response of the reader. A writer can use the following elements to create mood: Setting, Descriptive details, Figurative language, Sound, & Rhythm.
Think about mood as related to the reader or audience: what the author is trying to make the reader feel.

Author’s purpose: to entertain, to persuade, to express an opinion, to inform, to instruct, to explain

Vocabulary words from Lessons One & Two:
impulse

console

infuriated

intuition

munitions

precautions
deftly

elated

flaws

tedious

prosperous

impediment
lapse

minimal

precipitation

flexible

longing

taunted
reverie

ignite

ailment

hazard

calamity

clamor
obstruct

pauper

consequence

sinister

punitive

impartial

Review the Flowers for Algernon quiz!!!

Homework for Friday, March 14th

All students should review for the 3rd advisory exam on Tuesday. I have given the students a review handout, and posted it here on my blog.

All assignments must be turned in by Thursday, March 20th. Assignments not received by that time will be entered as a zero in the grade book and counted toward the final 3rd advisory grade.

4th period students should also make sure that they are caught up on their reading( through chapter 12).

Homework for Wendesday, March 12th

Periods 1 & 2: Finish the new vocabulary worksheet, and turn in any late assignments.

Period 4: Complete the new vocabulary worksheets, and catch up on your reading.

Period 5: Review your grammar and vocabulary worksheets, and turn in any late assignments.

Period 6: No class today.

Homework for Tuesday, March 11th

Periods 5 & 6: Complete the new vocabulary worksheet and turn in any late homework assignments.

Periods 1 & 2 : No class today.

Period 4: Complete pg. 163-164 of the Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics workbook and finish chapter 11.

Homework for Monday, March 10th

Periods 1, 2, 5, & 6:

• Complete pg. 163 & 164 of the Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics workbook (G.U.M.)
• Late: Find & read a current events article and write a BCR
• Flowers for Algernon quiz will be given during mert time on Tuesday (only for students who failed the first one)

4th Period:

• Read the first half of ch. 11 (10 pages)
• Prepare 3 questions or comments to contribute to the discussion of ch.11
• 1 page response due from all students who have not yet turned one in (they have been notified of who they are)

Homework for Friday, March 7th

Periods 1, 2, 5, & 6: Find and read a current events article. Write a BCR for Monday.

Period 4: Study for the test on chapters 1-10 on Monday.

Homework for Thursday, March 6th

Book reports are due Friday.

4th Period: The Malcolm X test has been moved to Monday.

Homework for Wendesday, March 5th

Periods 1, 2, 5, & 6:
Book reports are due Friday. We will be in the computer lab Thursday or Friday to type the final drafts. A few students still have not turned in the 1st draft. Students should also remember to bring their complete English binders to class EVERYDAY.

Period 4:
Students should keep reading, and review the study guide questions for the test Friday.