TODAY IN CLASS...

Today will be the last class period to work on your Diamonds in the Shadow research rough draft.  We'll also look at a sample rough draft and discuss in-text citations.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow research rough draft - due Tuesday, May 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll be in the library today so you can finish your research outline.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Tuesday, May 8

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 26.  When you finish the chapter, continue working on your research outline.  We'll check in and go over the vocabulary chapter at the end of class.  If you missed class, pick up your vocabulary book when you return and complete chapter 26.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Tuesday, May 8

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin working on the outline for your Diamonds in the Shadow research.  You can access the document from the handout file or by clicking here.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Monday, May 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Happy two-hour delay day!  We will discuss how to develop effective thesis statements.  Click here for the handout.   We'll also take a look at some sample thesis statements and work on revising them. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research outline - due Monday, May 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We wrapped up our study of War Dance and completed the film response.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response and notes - due Wednesday, May 2 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll finished watching War Dance and completed the film notes.  With the rest of the period, we worked on the film response.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Wednesday, May 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 25.  If you finish the chapter before we're ready to go over the answers, you need to begin working on your War Dance film response.  We'll check in and go over the vocabulary answers at the end of class.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book and complete chapter 25 when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday,  May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll continue viewing War Dance.  We will also discuss the writing response you'll complete at the conclusion of the film.  Click here for a copy of the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday, May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin wathcing the film War Dance.  Click here for a copy of the film notes.  If you missed class, see me to arrange a time to watch the first part of the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

War Dance film response - due Tuesday, May 1

TODAY IN CLASS...

Passage journals and research notes were collected.  We then discussed the end of Diamonds in the Shadow using these discussion questions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

None!

TODAY IN CLASS...

This will be your last day to work on your research article Cornell notes.  Click here to access the instructions and a sample set of notes.  You can also use this time to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your last set of passage journals.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research article Cornell notes - due Tuesday, April 24

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will take the chapters 19-23 vocabulary test.  When you finish the test, you need to work on your Cornell notes or Diamonds in the Shadow passage journals for chapters 12-14.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued working on our research article Cornell notes.  Click here for the instructions and a sample set of notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the Cornell notes strategy, and you'll use this method to take notes on your 3 Diamonds in the Shadow research articles.  Click here for the instructions and a sample set of Cornell notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chapters 19-23 vocabulary test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Tuesday, April 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll discuss Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11.  To do this, you'll first create 4 questions using these guidelines.  You'll then get into small groups to discuss your questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Monday, April 23 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use this class period to catch up on reading Diamonds in the Shadow and completing missing assignments.  You need to be working on one of the following:

1.  Complete missing assignments (see grade sheet).

2.  Read Diamonds in the Shadow.

3.  Work on final set of passage journals for Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14.

4.  Study for your test over vocabulary chapters 19-23.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 test - Friday, April 20

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 12-14 passage journals - due Monday, April 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in and go over the review assignment for vocabulary chapters 19-23.  We will then finish watching Rain in a Dry Land.  You'll have time to finish up your film notes and read Diamonds in the Shadow.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We discussed the portion of the film we viewed on Wednesday and continued with Rain in a Dry Land.  If you missed class, see me to arrange a time to make up the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review and chapter 24 extra credit - due Friday, April 13

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We began viewing the film Rain in a Dry Land.  Click here for the instructions for the notes you'll take as you watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review and chapter 24 extra credit - due Friday, April 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will get new seats!  We'll then go over the review assignment for vocabulary chapters 19-23.  You will also have time in class today to read Diamonds in the Shadow, work on your next passage journals, or work on the vocabulary review assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 19-23 review assignment (pages 134-140) and chapter 24 extra credit (pages 130-133) - due Friday, April 13

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 8-11 passage journals - due Monday, April 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin discussing the difference between cultures in Diamonds in the Shadow.  Click here to access the chart and a sample.  If time allows after our discussion, you will read and work on passage journals.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll review the instructions for passage journals and the example we wrote in class on Tuesday.  You will then have time to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 5-7.  Remember, you can re-do and re-submit your passage journals for chapters 1-4 if you would like to improve your grade.

Click here to access the examples we did in class yesterday:

Period 6

Period 7

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll review the requirements for your passage journals and complete a sample together.  We will then continue to fill in your character chart by discussing the traits of some of the main characters in Diamonds in the Shadow.  

Click here to access the sample passage journals for your class:

Period 6

Period 7

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-7 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use today's class to work on missing assignments and get caught up on Diamonds in the Shadow.  You need to be working on one of the following:

1.  Complete missing assignments/make-up work.

2.  Re-do and submit incomplete assignments.

3.  Read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 5-8.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-8 and passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

Your passage journals for chapters 1-4 of Diamonds in the Shadow will be collected.  We'll then complete vocabulary chapter 22.  When you finish vocabulary, you need to read Diamonds in the Shadow or a book of your choice.  We'll go over vocab at the end of class.  If you missed class, be sure to pick up your vocab book when you return.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 5-8 passage journals - due Friday, March 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have today's class period to read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 1-4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 passage journals - due Friday, March 23 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin analyzing the characters in Diamonds in the Shadow by working on this character chart.  You'll work with a partner to begin filling in the chart, then we will discuss the chart.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 and passage journals - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

If you did not turn in your 3 images and captions from yesterday, be sure to do this at the beginning of class.  You will respond to this prompt, thinking about how you would react in a situation similar to that of the Finch family.  When you finish your response, read Diamonds in the Shadow and work on your passage journals for chapters 1-4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 passage journals - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will search for and write about images related to Diamonds in the Shadow.  Click here for the assignment instructions.  Your images are due at the end of class today!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Diamonds in the Shadow chapters 1-4 and passage journal - due Friday, March 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect the film questions from Invisible Children.  We will then finish the KWL chart, filling in the "What I Learned" column based on the knowledge you now have from your research and the film.  We'll go over the Diamonds in the Shadow passage journal assignment, and if time, begin reading.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal to class Friday, March 16.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished watching the Invisible Children film.  If you were absent, arrange a time to view the film.  Click here if you need a copy of the film questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invisible Children film questions - due Thursday, March 15

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal for Thursday, March 15. 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued watching the Invisible Children film.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to view the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal to class for Thursday, March 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We started watching the Invisible Children film.  Click here for the film notes handout.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to view the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring Diamonds in the Shadow and your journal for Thursday, March 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll complete vocabulary chapter 21.  Work on and finish your Works Cited page when you finish vocabulary.  Make sure you turn in the Works Cited page before you leave today.  We'll go through the answers for chapter 21 at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will continue compiling the Works Cited page for your research articles.  We'll discss the citation instructions for on-line research databases and books.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Works Cited page - due Friday, March 9 at the end of class.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the process for compiling a Works Cited page and complete sample entries.  Click here for a copy of the instructions.  You will then compile a Works Cited page for your Diamonds in the Shadow research articles.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Works Cited page - due Thursday, March 8 at the end of class

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary chapter 20.  When you finish vocab, continue reading and highlighting your research articles.  We'll check in and go over chapter 20 at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We were in the library and continued looking for research articles. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research articles (3) - due Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin the research portion of our study of Diamonds in the Shadow.  Today you will select a topic, we'll discuss finding reliable resources, and you will begin gathering your sources.  Click here for a copy of the instructions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Research articles -due Friday, March 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished presenting Photo Story Projects.  We then began the introduction to Diamonds in the Shadow and the research project by completing this KWL chart. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Locate your copy of Diamonds in the Shadow...you will need it starting next week!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will check in vocabulary chapter 19 and go through the answers.  We'll then continue presenting your Photo Story projects.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Locate your copy of Diamonds in the Shadows...you'll need it starting next week!

TODAY IN CLASS

Classes were shortened because of the pep rally.  We worked on vocabulary chapter 19.  If you wre absent, pick up your vocab books to complete the chapter.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin presenting your Photo Story projects.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure you have your vocab books for Friday, February 24

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on your Photo Story today.  By the end of class today you should have your narration finished.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Photo Story - due Thursday, February 23

TODAY IN CLASS...

We took the vocabulary test over chapters 13 - 17.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on your Photo Story.  Today we'll focus on adding narration and custom animation of the images.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 test - Friday, February 17

Photo Story - due Wednesday, February 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on our Photo Story projects. We'll discuss editing pictures and including text on slides today.  If you were absent Monday, be sure to turn in your book notes and show me your completed vocabulary review assignments.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 test - Friday, February 17

Photo Story - due Wednesday, February 22

Enjoy your snow day!

TODAY IN CLASS...

The class period was used as a work day.  We worked on the following assignments:

• Reading your independent reading book and working on the final two sets of book notes.
• Vocabulary chapters 13-17 review assignment (pages 100-106)
• Vocabulary chapter 18 extra credit (pages 96-99)

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Assignments listed above are all due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We took the OGT Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book notes 9 and 10 (4 notes per section) - due Monday, February 13

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 review (pages 100-106) and chapter 18 extra credit (pages 96-99) - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today we will work on revising and editing your personal narrative.  We'll review the requirements for the final copy.  Click here for a copy of the final copy rubric.   

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative - due Thursday, February 9 at the end of class

Vocabulary chapters 13-17 and chapter 18 extra credit - due Monday, February 13

Book notes 9 and 10 - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss the vocabulary review assignment for chapters 13-17.  We'll check in the rough draft of your personal narrative.  Working with your writing partner, we will then begin the peer editing process for your narrative. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative final copy - due at the end of class Thursday, February 9

Vocabulary review assignment - due Monday, February 13

Independent reading project - book notes 9 and 10 (4 notes for each section) - due Monday, February 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We read and worked on book ntoes for the independent reading project.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll collect book notes 7 and 8.  We will then complete vocabulary chapter 17.  If you finish the vocab before we're ready to review the answers, you need to read and work on your final set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in lab 139 today.  We'll finish composing the rough draft of your personal narrative.  You may print if you finish during class.  Read and work on book notes 7 and 8 if you finish your narrative with time remaining.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

Personal narrative rough draft - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will check to make sure the prewriting is completed for your narrative.  We will then go to the computer lab so you can begin composing your rough draft. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

Rough draft of personal narrative - due Tuesday, February 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will start working on your personal narrative assignment today.  Click here for a copy of the assignment details.  We'll also discuss these prewriting strategies, and you'll have time to begin prewriting. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Personal narrative pre-writing - due Wednesday, February 1

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will use today's class as a chance to complete and turn-in any missing assignments and make-up work.  If you have all assignments completed, you will read and work on book notes 7 and 8.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL make-up work - due Friday, February 3

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

Hope you enjoyed the 2 hour delay this morning!  Today we'll complete vocabulary chapter 16.  We will also collect book notes 5 and 6 from your independent reading project.  If you finish vocab before we are ready to review the answers, read your book!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 7 and 8 (3 notes from each section) - due Friday, February 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

You will have the class period today to read and work on book notes for your idependent reading project.  You will also apply the reading strategies we've worked on the past few weeks by answering these questions about your book.  The responses to the questions are due at the end of class today. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book ntoes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete this "word wizard" activity to help develop your use of imagery.  Be sure to copy down the words discussed.  We'll then finish the setting narrative from yesterday.  This is due at the end of class today.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Finish setting narrative - due Thursday, January 26

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 (3 from each section) - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

To prepare for our reading of the story "Marigolds," we worked on a setting narrative.  Click here for instructions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 (3 notes for each section) - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will return book notes 3 and 4 from your independent reading book.  We'll work on a sample set of book notes, using "The Scarlet Ibis," to continue developing our analysis skills.  Click here for the sample.  You will then have the remainder of the period to read and work on your next set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary chapter 15.  When you finish the chapter, work on the discussion questions from "The Scarlet Ibis" or read your independent reading book.  We'll review the vocab answers at the end of class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 5 and 6 - due Friday, January 27

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished reading "The Scarlet Ibis" using the prediction chart.  We then worked on these discussion questions with our groups.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will read the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" using the fiction/prediction strategy.  Click here for a list of vocabulary words and important images from the story.   

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - books notes 3 and 4- due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll return the first 2 sets of book notes from your independent reading book and you will have time to correct them for resubmission.  We'll review the directions and instructions for completing book notes, and you will have the rest of the class period to read your book and work on the next set of book notes. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

We collected book notes 1 and 2.  We then completed vocabulary chapter 14, read, and worked on the next section of book notes.  If you were absent, turn in your book notes 1 and 2, and complete vocab 14 when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book notes 3 and 4 - due Friday, January 20

Enjoy your long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish reading "Eleven" and you'll complete the discussion questions over the story with your partner.  Turn these questions in when you are finished.  With the remainder of the period, you'll have time to read and work on your book notes for sections 1 and 2. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

You'll have the first few minutes of class to finish the literary element analysis from yesterday's viewing of "Home Improvement."  We will then read the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros.  You'll start with a freewrite, we'll read the story using the paired reading strategy, then complete a set of discussion questions. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed the literary elements notes.  If you were absent, pick up the notes when you return to class.  We then practiced identifying parts of the plot, conflict, characterization, etc. by viewing an episode of "Home Improvement."  Click here for a copy of the worksheet.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project - book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in your book for this semester's independent reading project.  We'll then go over the instructions for completing book notes and look at an example.  You'll have the rest of the class period to begin reading and working on the first set of book notes.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent reading project book notes 1 and 2 - due Friday, January 13

TODAY IN CLASS...

With a partner, we'll complete vocaulary chapter 13.  If you are absent, pick up your vocab book when you return to class and show me the completed chapter for credit.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book for independent reading project - due Monday, January 9 

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished the OGT fiction practice, graded them, and discussed the answers.  If you were absent, turn this assignment in when you return to class.  We also went over the second semester independent reading project and selected books.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book for independent reading project - due Monday, January 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

Welcome back...I hope you had an excellent break!  We'll start the second semester by taking care of some housekeeping items: new seats, clean out your folder from first semester, and get new partner assignments.  We'll then look at some sample fiction passages from the OGT reading test and the questions that accompany those passages.  If you are absent, see me when you return for a copy of the reading passages and questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Begin looking for a novel for your independent reading project - for Friday, January 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll address any questions you have about the Romeo and Juliet test.  We'll then go over the rubric for your Romeo and Juliet project, and you'll have the rest of the period to finish your project.  All projects should be turned in at the end of class!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Period 6 - Romeo and Juliet test - Tuesday, December 20

Period 7 - Romeo and Juliet test - Wednesday, December 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue watching William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1996).  Take notes on your comparison chart as you watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Film comparison chart - due Thursday, December 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue watching Romeo and Juliet.  Be sure you are filling in the comparison chart as you watch the film.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the portion you missed.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We used the frist half of the class period to work on Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal responses. Click here for the Acts 4 and 5 quotes.  We then started watching the 1996 film version of Romeo and Juliet.  Fill in the comparison chart as you watch the film.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the first part of the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal response - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS... 

You will take the vocabulary test over chapters 7-11.  When you finish the test, work on your Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide.  We'll finish the play when everyone turns in the vocabulary test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide and journal response - due Tuesday, December 13

TODAY IN CLASS... 

We continued reading Acts 4 and 5 of Romeo and Juliet.  If you were absent, see me to check out a book.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed the Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 9

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll check in the vocabulary review assignment and review the answers.  You will then receive the Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 reading guide, and we'll begin reading Act 4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 test - Friday, December 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Collect Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide and journal response.  We'll then view the last 2 acts of the film version of Romeo and Juliet.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 7-11 review assignment (pages 66-72) and chapter 12 extra credit (pages 62-65) - due Tuesday, December 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll use today's class as a work day to get caught up on 2nd quarter assignments.  You need to be working on one of the following assignments:

1.  Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide

2.  Romeo and Juliet Act 3 journal response

3.  Missing/make-up work

4.  Vocabulary chapters 7-11 review assignment (pages 66-72) or chapter 12 extra credit (pages 62-65)

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide and journal response - due Monday, December 5

Vocabulary review and extra credit - due Tuesday, December 6

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish reading Romeo and Juliet Act 3.  You will also have time to work on the Act 3 reading guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide - due at the end of class Friday, December 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today we will begin reading Romeo and Juliet Act 3.  You will also receive the Act 3 reading guide. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 reading guide - due Friday, December 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will collect Romeo and Juliet Act 4 reading guides and journal responses.  We will then watch Act 3 of the film version of Romeo and Juliet.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the film.

TODAY IN CLASS... 

We will complete vocabulary chapter 11.  When you finish the chapter, you need to work on the Romeo and Juliet Act 2 reading guide and the Act 2 journal response.  Click here for the Act 2 quotes.  We will check in vocabulary chapter 11 and check the answers at the end of class.  If you are absent, pick up your vocab book so you can complete the chapter.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 reading guide and journal response - due Tuesday, November 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished reading Romeo and Juliet Act 2.  We then worked on the Act 2 reading guide, which we'll finish in class on Monday.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enjoy your long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished watching the film version of Romeo and Juliet Act 2.  We then began reading Romeo and Juliet Act 2 and working on the Act 2 reading guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Complete Romeo and Juliet Act 1 reading guide and journal response if you have not already turned these in - due Tuesday, November 22

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary chapter 10.  You also had time to work on the Romeo and Juliet Act 1 journal response.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 1 journal response - due Monday, November 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will have shortened periods today due to the two-hour delay.  We will finish the Romeo and Juliet masked ball activity.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet masked ball assignment - due Wednesday, November 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

To prepare for our reading the end of Act 1 in Romeo and Juliet, you will be planning a masked ball with a small group of your classmates.  Click here for the assignment instructions.  You will have 2 days in class to complete this assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet masked ball assignment - due Wednesday, November 16

TODAY IN CLASS...

We'll begin with a freewrite to review what we read in Romeo and Juliet yesterday.  We will then continue reading Romeo and Juliet Act 1.  If you are absent, see me for a copy of the play so you can make up the reading.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 1 reading guide - due Tuesday, November 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin reading Romeo and Juliet Act 1 and working on the Act 1 reading guide.  If you missed class, see me to pick up a reading guide when you return.  You can also click here to view the video clip of the prologue. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Romeo and Juliet Act 1 reading guide - due Tuesday, November 15

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will go over the Romeo and Juliet character map and discuss the summary of Act 1.  We will then view Act 1 of the film version of Romeo and Juliet.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will be watching the Drama Club's performance of A Piece of My Heart.

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary lesson 9.  When you finish the vocabulary lesson, work on the Romeo and Juliet pre-reading discussion questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finish the Romeo and Juliet pre-reading discussion questions - due Monday, November 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in the Adobe Lab today.  You will have time to finish the Shakespeare Websearch.  Use the following website links:

Famous Shakespeare Quotes

Shakespeare Resource Center

Turn in your Websearch when you are finished.  You will then complete the "Shakespearean Rewrites" activity and explore the following websites regarding Shakespeare's language:

The Language of Shakespeare

Shakespearean Language

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shakespeare Websearch - due Thursday, November 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will begin our study of William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet by completing a Websearch about the life and work of Shakespeare.  Use the website links below for the Websearch.

Shakespeare Resource Center

Famous Shakespeare Quotes

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shakespeare Websearch - due Wednesday, November 2

TODAY IN CLASS...

We completed vocabulary chapter 8.  If you were absent, pick up your vocabulary book when you return to class so you can complete the chapter.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Halloween!

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today is the last day of class to work on your Glogster project for your self-selected novel.  We will be in lab 231 so you can continue working.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glogster project - due Monday, October 31

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in the library today.  We will continue working on the Glogster project.  Remember, if you miss a day of class, you can work on Glogster from home!

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glogster project - due Monday, October 31

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will continue working on the Glogster project for your self-selected novel.  We will also discuss how to embed video clips, images, and sound clips. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glogster project - due Monday, October 31

TODAY IN CLASS...

We collected journals.  If you were absent, be sure to turn in your journal when you return to class.  We then discussed the Glogster project for the self-selected novel.  See me for log-in instructions if you were absent.  Click here for project instructions.  You can access Glogster by from the following website: Glogster

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glogster project - due Monday, October 31

TODAY IN CLASS...

We read our self-selected novels and worked on the final reading response.  If you were absent, be sure to pick up your journal when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Self-selected novel reading response #5 - due Tuesday, October 25

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will complete vocabulary chapter 7.  If you finish before we are ready to review the answers, read your self-selected novel.  If you are absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finish your self-selected novel and complete reading response #5 - Tuesday, October 25

TODAY IN CLASS...

The Outsiders essay final copies will be collected.  In preparation for your project over the self-selected novel, we will review literary elements. Click here for a copy of the notes.  If you are absent, be sure to copy the notes from a classmate when you return.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your self-selected novel to class Friday, October 21

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in computer lab 231.  We'll go over the grading rubric, then finish revising and editing your final copy of The Outsiders essay. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders essay final copy - due Thursday, October 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

Rough drafts were returned and we discussed the revising and editing process for the final copy of The Outsiders essay.  We went over the revising/editing checklist and started preparing the final copy.  Click here for an example of the essay.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Self-selected novel reading response #4 - due Wednesday, October 19

The Outsiders essay final copy - due Thursday, October 20

TODAY IN CLASS...

Today we will have a work day to finish vocabulary tests from Friday and complete 1st quarter make-up work.  You need to be working on one of the following assignments in this order:

1.  Finish chapters 1-5 vocabulary test

2.  Make-up work from 1st quarter

3.  Read your self-selected novel

4.  Work on reading response #4.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL 1st quarter make-up work - due Tuesday, October 18 by 2:30 pm

Self-selected novel reading response #4 - due Wednesday, October 19

TODAY IN CLASS...

We took the vocabulary chapters 1-5 test.  If you were absent, see me to arrange a time to take the test.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL 1st quarter make-up work - due Tuesday, October 18 by 2:30 pm!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will finish watching the film version of The Outsiders.  You will also complete a response to the film.  Click here for the discussion questions.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 1-5 test - Friday, October 14

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will then continue watching the film.  If you are absent, be sure to see me to arrange a time to watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 1-5 test - Friday, October 14

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will collect the rough draft of The Outsiders essay.  We will then begin watching the film version of The Outsiders.  If you are absent, see me to arrange a time to watch the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary chapters 1-5 test - Friday, October 14

TODAY IN CLASS...

We finished composing the rough draft of The Outsiders essay.  This is the last class time to work on the essay.  If you finish before the end of class, you may print the rough draft and turn in it in. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders essay rough draft - due Tuesday, October 11

TODAY IN CLASS...

We continued working on the rough draft of your essay for The Outsiders.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders essay rough draft - due Tuesday, October 11

TODAY IN CLASS...

Meet in computer lab 231.  You will begin working on the rough draft of The Outsiders.  If you have not yet completed the pre-writing, you must do this BEFORE you begin typing.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vocabulary review (pages 33-38) and extra credit (pages 28-32) - due Friday, October 7

Meet in computer lab 129 (across from the cafeteria) on Friday!

TODAY IN CLASS...

We started The Outsiders essay.  We discussed the prompt and thesis statement, Evidence-Warrant pre-writing, and outline instructions.  Use the rest of the class period to work on the Evidence/Warrant pre-writing.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Evidence/Warrant chart - due Thursday, October 6

Vocabulary review assignment (pages 33-38) and extra credit (pages 28-32) - due Friday, October 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will use this class period as a work day.  You need to be working on one of the following assignments:

• Missing assignments and make-up work
• Vocabulary review assignment (pages 33-38)
• Vocabulary chapter 6 extra credit (pages 28-31)
• Vocabulary crossword extra credit (page 32)
• The Outsiders journal response.  Click here for the prompt.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders journal response - due Wednesday, October 5

Vocabulary review and extra credit - due Friday, October 7

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will collect The Outsiders chapters 11 and 12 study guide and take your final quiz over chapters 9-12.  You will also complete the post-reading journal for The Outsiders.  Click here for the journal prompt.

TODAY IN CLASS...

Collect The Outsiders chapters 9 and 10 study guide.  We will complete vocabulary chapter 4.  If you finish the chapter before we are ready to review the answers, read The Outsiders or your self-selected novel.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finish vocabulary chapters 4 and 5 if you did not complete them during class - due MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Finish reading The Outsiders and complete chapters 11 and 12 study guide - MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will discuss chapters 5-8 of The Outsiders and the Socs vs. Greasers activity we did in class Wednesday.  You will also have time to read The Outsiders and work on the chapters 9 and 10 study guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders chapters 9 and 10 - due Friday, September 30

Bring your self-selected novel to class for Friday, September 30

TODAY IN CLASS...

Collect self-selected novel reading response #3.  We will do an activity comparing characteristics of the Socs and Greasers, the two social groups in The Outsiders.  If you are absent, click here for a copy of the activity.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders chapters 9 and 10 - due Thursday, September 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

We will take a quiz over The Outsiders chapters 5-8 and collect the chapters 7 and 8 study guide.  You will have time to read your self-selected novel and work on response #3, or read The Outsiders and work on the chapters 9 and 10 study guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Self-selected novel reading response #3 - due Wednesday, September 28

The Outsiders chapters 9 and 10 - due Thursday, September 29

TODAY IN CLASS...

We read and completed and discussed a 3-level study guide for the Robert Frost poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," found in chapter 5 of The Outsiders.  Click here for a copy of the poem.  We then read and worked on the chapters 7 and 8 study guide.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders chapters 7 and 8 - due Tuesday, September 27

Self-selected novel reading response #3 - due Wednesday, September 28

TODAY IN CLASS

We will complete vocabulary lesson 3.  If you finish before we are ready to review the answers, read your SSR book.  If you are absent, be sure to pick up your vocab book and a glossary when you return to class.

HOMEWORK

A Thousand Splendid Suns/Osama compare/contrast essay final copy - due Monday, September 26

TODAY IN CLASS

We used today as a work day.  Everyone received grade reports and had an opportunity to work on any missing assignments.  This class period was also used to work on reading The Outsiders, The Outsiders study guides, reading your self-selected novel, or working on reading response #3.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders chapters 5 and 6 - due Friday, September 23

Self-selected novel reading response #3 - due Tuesday, September 27

TODAY IN CLASS

We will work on a character illustration activity focused on the main characters from The Outsiders.  You will work with a partner on this activity.  If you finish your character illustration before the end of class, read or work on your study guide for the next section.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Outsiders chapters 5 and 6 - due Friday, September 23

TODAY IN CLASS

Collect The Outsiders chapters 3 and 4 study guide and take the quiz over chapters 1-4.  We will take some time to discuss chapters 3 and 4, and you will have time to begin reading the next section.  You will also receive the chapters 5 and 6 study guide.

HOMEWORK

The Outsiders chapters 5 and 6 - due Friday, September 23

TODAY IN CLASS

You will get back your study guides and we will discuss chapters 1 and 2 of The Outsiders.  You will then have the remainder of the period to read chapters 3 and 4 and work on the study guide.

You can access our class discussion notes by clicking the link below:

period 6 discussing

period 7 discussion

HOMEWORK

The Outsiders chapters 3 and 4 due Tuesday, September 20.  You will turn in the chapters 3 and 4 study guide and take a quiz over chapters 1-4.

TODAY IN CLASS

Meet in the library.  We will be taking the Reading Benchmark Test in Study Island today.  If you finish before the end of class, read The Outsiders and work on the chapters 3 and 4 study guide.  If you do not finish the benchmark test, you will need to finish it over the weekend.

HOMEWORK

The Outsiders chapters 3 and 4 - due Tuesday, September 20.  You will turn in your study guide AND have a quiz over chapters 1-4 on Tuesday.

TODAY IN CLASS

We'll continue our discussion of The Outsiders with small groups.  You will answer the peer group questions, discussing them with your group members.  If you are absent, complete the discussion questions on your own.  You will also have time to continue reading chapters 1 and 2 and working on your study guide.

HOMEWORK

Read chapters 1 and 2 of The Outsiders and complete the study guide for Friday, September 16.  You will also take a quiz over chapters 1 and 2 on Friday at the beginning of class.

TODAY IN CLASS

Meet in lab 231.  You will be taking the reading benchmark test in Study Island.  If you finish before the end of class, read The Outsiders and work on your study guide.

HOMEWORK

The Outsiders chapters 1 and 2 study guide - due Friday, September 16

TODAY IN CLASS

Bring your copy of The Outsiders to class today.  You will receive the chapters 1 and 2 study guide.  We'll use a pre-learning concept check to rate your knowledge of the vocabulary words from the first 2 chapters.  You will have time in class to begin reading and working on your study guide.

HOMEWORK

Read The Outsiders chapters 1 and 2 for Thursday, September 14.  You will also turn in your study guide on Thursday and take a quiz over chapters 1 and 2.

TODAY IN CLASS

Meet in the library for class today.  You will practice using the on-line catalog, on-line research databases, and locating the information necessary for a Works Cited page.  If you are absent, click here to access the assignment.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring The Outsiders to class Tuesday, September 13

TODAY IN CLASS

We will complete vocabulary chapter 3.  You will also receive grade updates.  After you complete vocabulary, you will work on journal responses, any missing work, or read your self-selected novel.  We will review vocabulary chapter 3 at the end of class.  If you are absent, be sure to pick up your vocabulary book when you return to class.

HOMEWORK

Self-selected novel reading response #2 - due Monday, September 12

The Outsiders pre-reading journal - due Monday, September 12

TODAY IN CLASS

We will review the requirements for journal responses.  We will also look at a sample for self-selected novel reading response #2.  We'll go over the prompt for The Outsiders pre-reading journal.  Use the remaining class time to work on journal responses. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your self-selected novel and your journal to class for Friday, September 9.

The Outsiders pre-reading journal and self-selected novel reading response #2 - due Monday, September 12.

TODAY IN CLASS

Return your graded The Outsiders webquest.  We will review the webquest and look at photos and video clips from the 1960s to help visualize the setting of the novel.  If you were absent, click here to view these photos and clips.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure you are keeping up with your self-selected novel.  Reading response #2 is due Monday, September 12.

TODAY IN CLASS

Make sure you turn in your webquest for The Outsiders if you did not do so Friday.  Today we will work on vocabulary chapter 2.  If you complete the chapter before we are ready to go over the answers as a class, read your self-selected novel.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Due date for Reading Response #2 for self-selected novel has changed...make sure you write down the new date in your packet - Monday, September 12.

TODAY IN CLASS

Meet in the library.  We will finish The Outsiders setting webquest.  The websites are listed on Thursday's blog.  Be sure you turn your webquest in before the end of class today. 

If you finish the webquest with class time remaining, read your self-selected novel or work on reading response #2.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your self-selected novel to class Tuesday, September 6.  Have a great long weekend!

TODAY IN CLASS

We are going to begin our study of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders by completing a webquest through which you explore elements of the setting, Oklahoma in the 1960s.  Listed below are the websites you will be using for the webquest.

Facts About Oklahoma: www.otrd.state.ok.us/StudentGuide/facts.html

Economy in the 1960s: www.auroraontheweb.com/east66/1966/66econ.html

                                  www.usinflationcalculator.com/

Popular Culture in the 1960s: kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html

Music in the 1960s: faculty.smu.edu/dsimon/change-music%2060s.html

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring your self-selected novel to class Friday, September 2

TODAY IN CLASS

We will finish watching the The Bucket List.  When the film is over, you will have a chance to work on The Bucket List notes sheet and your journal response for the film.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bucket List journal response - due Thursday, September 1

TODAY IN CLASS

We will continue watching The Bucket List.  Be sure you are taking notes on the chart as we watch the film...these notes will help when you compose your journal response. 

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bucket List journal response - due Thursday, September 1

TODAY IN CLASS

We will begin watching The Bucket List.  You will need to take notes as you watch the film (click here if you need a copy of the notes sheet).  Journals were also collected.  If you were absent, be sure to turn your journal in when you return to class.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bucket List journal response - due Thursday, September 1

TODAY IN CLASS

We will complete chapter 1 in our Building Vocabulary Skills book.  When you finish, you will have a chance to work on the pre-reading journal for your self-selected novel.

HOMEWORK

Self-selected novel pre-reading journal - due Monday, August 29 (if you need a copy of the instructions click here)

TODAY IN CLASS

Continue discussing goals and life lists.  We will vote on which group wrote the best summary of the article we read in class on Wednesday.  You will then create your own life list.  From that list, you will choose one goal and compose the life list journal response in which you discuss how you will achieve that goal. 

We will also go over the requirements for journal responses and you will receive a journal rubric to attach to the inside cover of your English 9 journal.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Life list journal response - due Friday, August 26

Have your self-selected book in class - Friday, August 26

Bring your vocabulary book to class Friday!

TODAY IN CLASS

We will start our discussion of goals by jotting down responses to questions about future plans.  Click here for these questions. 

Read the article "Ten Things to Do Before This Article is Finished."  An electronic copy of the article can be found using the following link: www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/fashion/26list.html.

With small groups, use the GIST strategy to write a 25 word summary of the article.  Each group will share their summary and we will vote on the best one.

HOMEWORK/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring English 9 journal to class - Thursday, August 25

Bring vocabulary book to class - Friday, August 26

Have your self-selected novel in class - Friday, August 26

TODAY IN CLASS

6th period - no class today because of Freshmen Class Meetings.

7th period - We will work on a OGT diagostic reading test.

HOMEWORK

Self-selected novel due in class FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

TODAY IN CLASS

We will finish reviewing the OGT Terms Study Guide that we started last Friday.  Be sure you have the correct answers on your study guide!

We will go over the first semester self-selected novel project.  We'll also go to the library so you can select a book.  Make sure you write down ALL the due dates!

HOMEWORK

Have your self-selected novel in class Friday, August 26.

TODAY IN CLASS

Review syllabus and partner assignments for first semester.

Finish filling out interest inventory and reading survey.

Begin working on OGT Terms Study Guide.  We will finish this in class on Friday.

HOMEWORK

Finish interest inventory and reading survey if you did not complete them in class - due Friday, August 19

Signed syllabus and class materials - due Monday, August 22

Welcome!  I hope you had a fun and relaxing summer.  I look forward to working with all of you this year!

TODAY IN CLASS

We will briefly go over the course syllabus and course description.

You will be introduced to and instructed on how to use the blog.

You will also begin filling in the interest inventory to help me get to know you better!

HOMEWORK

Signed syllabus - due Monday, August 22

Class materials (list can be found on syllabus) - due Monday, August 22