Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Reading Assignments
9th Grade Reading Assignment: 12/17/07-2/11/08
--Every ninth grader is responsible for reading The Education of Little Tree, and at least one book of your choice, between now and the end of J-Term. We return to regular schedule, including English class, on 2/11.
--Please create some form of study materials to assist you with remembering the information in the book. Ideas include but are not limited to: taking notes, writing chapter summaries, creating an outline of the events, making lists of characteristics seen in each characters, writing down page numbers and quotes of what you think is important, all of the above.
--You WILL BE expected to demonstrate your knowledge of this reading material immediately after J-Term.
--If you need help understanding the class book, I am available to answer questions or assist with reading, by appointment (before or after school, from 1:10-3:00 pm, or during lunch) throughout J-Term. Regularly scheduled Study Hall is also an option.
--These, and other books you choose to read on your own, may be counted towards 3rd Quarter AR Points. Don’t forget to write them down on your AR Points sheet!
12th Grade Reading Assignment: 12/17/07-2/11/08
--Every twelfth grader is responsible for reading Macbeth, and at least one book of your choice, between now and the end of J-Term. We return to regular schedule, including English class, on 2/11.
--Please create some form of study materials to assist you with remembering the information in the book.
--You WILL BE expected to demonstrate your knowledge of this reading material immediately after J-Term.
--If you need help understanding the class book, I am available to answer questions or assist with reading, by appointment (before or after school, from 1:10-3:00 pm, or during lunch) throughout J-Term. Regularly scheduled Study Hall is also an option.
--These, and other books you choose to read on your own, may be counted towards 3rd Quarter AR Points. Don’t forget to write them down on your AR Points sheet!
--Every ninth grader is responsible for reading The Education of Little Tree, and at least one book of your choice, between now and the end of J-Term. We return to regular schedule, including English class, on 2/11.
--Please create some form of study materials to assist you with remembering the information in the book. Ideas include but are not limited to: taking notes, writing chapter summaries, creating an outline of the events, making lists of characteristics seen in each characters, writing down page numbers and quotes of what you think is important, all of the above.
--You WILL BE expected to demonstrate your knowledge of this reading material immediately after J-Term.
--If you need help understanding the class book, I am available to answer questions or assist with reading, by appointment (before or after school, from 1:10-3:00 pm, or during lunch) throughout J-Term. Regularly scheduled Study Hall is also an option.
--These, and other books you choose to read on your own, may be counted towards 3rd Quarter AR Points. Don’t forget to write them down on your AR Points sheet!
12th Grade Reading Assignment: 12/17/07-2/11/08
--Every twelfth grader is responsible for reading Macbeth, and at least one book of your choice, between now and the end of J-Term. We return to regular schedule, including English class, on 2/11.
--Please create some form of study materials to assist you with remembering the information in the book.
--You WILL BE expected to demonstrate your knowledge of this reading material immediately after J-Term.
--If you need help understanding the class book, I am available to answer questions or assist with reading, by appointment (before or after school, from 1:10-3:00 pm, or during lunch) throughout J-Term. Regularly scheduled Study Hall is also an option.
--These, and other books you choose to read on your own, may be counted towards 3rd Quarter AR Points. Don’t forget to write them down on your AR Points sheet!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Exam Reviews
Review Sheet: 9th Grade Semester Exam
--Literary Elements from Romeo and Juliet and True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (20: no word bank)
--Vocabulary from “Trifles” and Short Story Unit (21)
--Use, apply, and identify parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs.
--Understand and apply subject-verb agreement.
--Review the readings you have done this semester: be able to explain and apply conflict, dynamic characters, and the theme of “people need to escape from feeling trapped.”--Writing portions will be graded for content, writing style, and grammar/usage/mechanics: be sure your answers are complete, and that you read all directions and prompts very carefully!
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Review for 12th Grade Semester Exam:
--Study literary elements (30)
--Study Vocabulary from Canterbury Tales and Hamlet
--Identify parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, interjection: 6 of eight, not including prepositions or pronouns)
--Understand and apply subject-verb agreement--Prepare to write in response to an essay prompt asking you to analyze your own thinking and opinion concerning the themes covered in MULTIPLE READING SELECTIONS this semester.
--Literary Elements from Romeo and Juliet and True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (20: no word bank)
--Vocabulary from “Trifles” and Short Story Unit (21)
--Use, apply, and identify parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs.
--Understand and apply subject-verb agreement.
--Review the readings you have done this semester: be able to explain and apply conflict, dynamic characters, and the theme of “people need to escape from feeling trapped.”--Writing portions will be graded for content, writing style, and grammar/usage/mechanics: be sure your answers are complete, and that you read all directions and prompts very carefully!
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Review for 12th Grade Semester Exam:
--Study literary elements (30)
--Study Vocabulary from Canterbury Tales and Hamlet
--Identify parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, interjection: 6 of eight, not including prepositions or pronouns)
--Understand and apply subject-verb agreement--Prepare to write in response to an essay prompt asking you to analyze your own thinking and opinion concerning the themes covered in MULTIPLE READING SELECTIONS this semester.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Just for fun!
A few Christmas/Advent-related websites:
http://www.makedisciples.com/Christmas/main.htm : Advent
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/calendar/ : Online Interactive World Advent Calendar
http://www.cvc.org/christmas/12days.htm : 12 Days of Christmas
http://www.makedisciples.com/Christmas/main.htm : Advent
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/calendar/ : Online Interactive World Advent Calendar
http://www.cvc.org/christmas/12days.htm : 12 Days of Christmas
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Camp is postponed!
Camp will be rescheduled for the first week in February (after J-Term). Due to the three typhoons in the vicinity, the ferries will not be running this week.
Questions? E-mail Mrs. Turley (leslie.turley@ocsi.org) or Mrs. Hadley (suellen.hadley@ocsi.org).
Questions? E-mail Mrs. Turley (leslie.turley@ocsi.org) or Mrs. Hadley (suellen.hadley@ocsi.org).
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Upcoming Deadlines
College Writing:
Tuesday, November 20th, and Wednesday, November 21st: Non-fiction Final Papers and Presentation due
12th English:
Tuesday, November 27th: Test on Hamlet, Acts II-III
Tuesday, December 11th: Hamlet Unit Test
Monday, December 17th: 2nd Quarter IR Points
9th English:
Monday, December 3rd: True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Test
Monday, December 17th: 2nd Quarter IR Points
9th/10th Bible Characters:
Thursday, December 6th: Last day to turn in a rough draft for Final Paper
Friday, December 14th: Last day to turn in Final Paper (30% of Quarter Grade)
ALL STUDENTS:
Semester Exams -- Wednesday, December 19th, and Thursday, December 20th
Tuesday, November 20th, and Wednesday, November 21st: Non-fiction Final Papers and Presentation due
12th English:
Tuesday, November 27th: Test on Hamlet, Acts II-III
Tuesday, December 11th: Hamlet Unit Test
Monday, December 17th: 2nd Quarter IR Points
9th English:
Monday, December 3rd: True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Test
Monday, December 17th: 2nd Quarter IR Points
9th/10th Bible Characters:
Thursday, December 6th: Last day to turn in a rough draft for Final Paper
Friday, December 14th: Last day to turn in Final Paper (30% of Quarter Grade)
ALL STUDENTS:
Semester Exams -- Wednesday, December 19th, and Thursday, December 20th
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