Hello, and welcome back to the Classroom of Love.
Homework: Explain one key concept of your unit to your parent or guardian.
Today you have 3 tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information No. 46
Task 2: Assignment of Units
Task 3: Read your assigned units separately and take notes.
Task 1: Please write the following essential information in Section 4 of your binders:
No. 46 When completing a group project, remember the final product is only as good as the efforts of the weakest group member.
Task 2: Please take out the piece of paper titled, “You Week Ahead.” As Ms. Carrigan reads off the list of unit assignments, please put your group’s unit number at the top of the page on the line marked “My Group Unit.”
If you have lost your copy of the “Your Week Ahead” paper, please raise your hand and Ms. Carrigan will bring you a replacement. This is the only day she will be providing replacements, so make certain you put this paper where you will not lose it.
Task 3: Once you have your assigned unit, all you will need to complete the remainder of the class is the English book, some paper and a writing utensil.
It is EXTREMEMLY IMPORTANT that you take your time and put a great deal of effort into this task, because doing poorly on this task will result in your group doing poorly when it is their turn to teach. In short, PAY ATTENTION!
That said, here is what you will need to do:
Task 3.1: Turn to the first page of your unit.
Task 3.2: Begin reading your unit carefully.
Task 3.3: As you read, write any important or key concepts for your unit on a blank piece of paper with your name at the top. This will likely require several sheets of paper and will most likely be something that will take the rest of this class period and part of tomorrow’s class to complete.
Q. Why is this important?
A. Reading the unit you will be responsible for teaching and identifying the key concepts from that unit are absolutely necessary to making sure you can provide your students with the information they require.
Q. What is I have questions about the information from my unit?
A. If you have a question and do not understand something you read:
1. Re-read the information slowly three times and try to figure it out on your own.
2. Raise your hand and wait for Ms. Carrigan to come and answer your question.
3. If Ms. Carrigan has answered your question and you still need further assistance, please write your question on a separate sheet of paper with your name at the top and give it to Ms. Carrigan. I will read your questions when I get back to school and leave you a reply for tomorrow.
4. If you have further questions, you may post a comment to this blog, e-mail me or IM my account.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Class for 10-31-05
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Class for 10-27-05
Welcome back to the classroom of love!
Homework: Typed, finished essay due at the beginning of class Friday. Remember, this includes your 1)Planning Sheet, 2)Handwritten rough draft with peer comments, and 3) Typed, final copy (formatted correctly).
I will be at school beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday for any students who have questions or need assistance.
As we have been working on this project since 10-10-05, no excuses for late work will be accepted.
Homework: Typed, finished essay due at the beginning of class Friday. Remember, this includes your 1)Planning Sheet, 2)Handwritten rough draft with peer comments, and 3) Typed, final copy (formatted correctly).
I will be at school beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday for any students who have questions or need assistance.
As we have been working on this project since 10-10-05, no excuses for late work will be accepted.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Class for 10-26-05
Welcome back to the classroom of love!
Homework: Please complete your rough draft. If your rough draft is completed, edit a peer's rough draft using the editing checklist you received in class.
Today we have five tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information No. 45
Task 2: Joke Duty
Task 3: Reading
Task 4: Rough Draft Sharing
Task 5: Editing Checklist Explanation
Task 1: Please write the following Essential Information in Section 4 of your binder:
No. 45 Rather than reacting verbally in the heat of the moment, take time to leave the situation, think about what's going on and cool down. This will reduce the chance of otherwise pointless arguments growing out of control.
Task 2: Will the designated joke teller please entertain us.
Task 3: Please, listen and take notes on what you hear while I read for 10 minutes from S.E. Hinton's Rumble Fish.
Task 4: Please take out the Rough Draft versions of your essay. Read through and make any comments you may have on what you have written. I will give you three minutes to complete this task. Afterward, please wait silently for directions.
Task 5: Please participate while we read the editing checklist together and then place it as the last page of your Basics Packet in Section 5 of your binder.
Homework: Please complete your rough draft. If your rough draft is completed, edit a peer's rough draft using the editing checklist you received in class.
Today we have five tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information No. 45
Task 2: Joke Duty
Task 3: Reading
Task 4: Rough Draft Sharing
Task 5: Editing Checklist Explanation
Task 1: Please write the following Essential Information in Section 4 of your binder:
No. 45 Rather than reacting verbally in the heat of the moment, take time to leave the situation, think about what's going on and cool down. This will reduce the chance of otherwise pointless arguments growing out of control.
Task 2: Will the designated joke teller please entertain us.
Task 3: Please, listen and take notes on what you hear while I read for 10 minutes from S.E. Hinton's Rumble Fish.
Task 4: Please take out the Rough Draft versions of your essay. Read through and make any comments you may have on what you have written. I will give you three minutes to complete this task. Afterward, please wait silently for directions.
Task 5: Please participate while we read the editing checklist together and then place it as the last page of your Basics Packet in Section 5 of your binder.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Class for 10-25-05
Welcome Back to the Classroom of Love!
Homework: If you have not already done so, complete the rough draft of your essay.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete:
Task 1: Good News/Joke Duty
Task 2: Essential Information No. 44
Task 3: Complete Diagnostic Part II
Task 4: Complete Planning Sheet/Rough Draft
Task 5: Question Game
Task 1: Let's take 3 minutes to share good news since the last time we met. Also, I will explain and assign the first joke duty.
Task 2: No. 44 When ordering food, especially in the lunch line, make certain you say, "Please," and "Thank you," at the appropriate times.
Task 3: For those of you who did not complete the Reading Diagnostic Friday, take a few minutes to complete it now. Those students who have already completed the diagnostic should work on their planning sheet and rough draft or read silently.
Task 4: Please take out your completed planning sheets and whatever you may have completed of your rough draft. Based on what you have completed and with the help of your Basics Packet, today we will be writing out our rough drafts.
For those of you who have your rough drafts completed, find someone else in the class to trade with, and edit a peer's rough draft using the editing sheet I will provide.
Task 5: If the class works well and shows expected behavior, we will learn the Question Game. If I do not feel the class has earned the right to the question game, I will save it for next week.
Homework: If you have not already done so, complete the rough draft of your essay.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete:
Task 1: Good News/Joke Duty
Task 2: Essential Information No. 44
Task 3: Complete Diagnostic Part II
Task 4: Complete Planning Sheet/Rough Draft
Task 5: Question Game
Task 1: Let's take 3 minutes to share good news since the last time we met. Also, I will explain and assign the first joke duty.
Task 2: No. 44 When ordering food, especially in the lunch line, make certain you say, "Please," and "Thank you," at the appropriate times.
Task 3: For those of you who did not complete the Reading Diagnostic Friday, take a few minutes to complete it now. Those students who have already completed the diagnostic should work on their planning sheet and rough draft or read silently.
Task 4: Please take out your completed planning sheets and whatever you may have completed of your rough draft. Based on what you have completed and with the help of your Basics Packet, today we will be writing out our rough drafts.
For those of you who have your rough drafts completed, find someone else in the class to trade with, and edit a peer's rough draft using the editing sheet I will provide.
Task 5: If the class works well and shows expected behavior, we will learn the Question Game. If I do not feel the class has earned the right to the question game, I will save it for next week.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Class for 10-20-05
Welcome back to the classroom of love!
Homework: Complete the rough draft of your essay. Remember to bring something to read Friday.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Homework check
Task 2: Journal Response
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43
Task 4: Rough Drafting
Task 5: Joke Duty
Task 1: Please take out the planning sheets you completed as homework last night and hand them to the person I ask to collect them.
Task 2: Take 13 minutes to respond to the prompt below:
Prompt: Years ago, there were separate public schools for girls and boys, especially at the high school level. Boys went to one school and girls went to another nearby, an entirely different school. Do you think this is a beneficial idea? Should boys and girls attend separate schools? Write for 13 minutes to persuade school officials whether or not they should separate boys and girls into different schools.
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43: You may not choose what happens in your life, but you are constantly in charge of what you do about it.
Task 4: Now that you have completed your planning, it is time to begin work on your rough draft. To complete the rough draft, you will need to use the framework you began on the planning sheet and transfer that to complete paragraphs. You may use your Basics Packet for ideas on vocab choice and other writing devices. Your completed rough draft is due FRIDAY.
Task 5: Mr. Chase will explain.
Homework: Complete the rough draft of your essay. Remember to bring something to read Friday.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Homework check
Task 2: Journal Response
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43
Task 4: Rough Drafting
Task 5: Joke Duty
Task 1: Please take out the planning sheets you completed as homework last night and hand them to the person I ask to collect them.
Task 2: Take 13 minutes to respond to the prompt below:
Prompt: Years ago, there were separate public schools for girls and boys, especially at the high school level. Boys went to one school and girls went to another nearby, an entirely different school. Do you think this is a beneficial idea? Should boys and girls attend separate schools? Write for 13 minutes to persuade school officials whether or not they should separate boys and girls into different schools.
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43: You may not choose what happens in your life, but you are constantly in charge of what you do about it.
Task 4: Now that you have completed your planning, it is time to begin work on your rough draft. To complete the rough draft, you will need to use the framework you began on the planning sheet and transfer that to complete paragraphs. You may use your Basics Packet for ideas on vocab choice and other writing devices. Your completed rough draft is due FRIDAY.
Task 5: Mr. Chase will explain.
Class for 10-20-05
Welcome back to the classroom of love!
Homework: Complete the rough draft of your essay. Remember to bring something to read Friday.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Homework check
Task 2: Journal Response
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43
Task 4: Rough Drafting
Task 5: Joke Duty
Task 1: Please take out the planning sheets you completed as homework last night and hand them to the person I ask to collect them.
Task 2: Take 13 minutes to respond to the prompt below:
Prompt: Years ago, there were separate public schools for girls and boys, especially at the high school level. Boys went to one school and girls went to another nearby, an entirely different school. Do you think this is a beneficial idea? Should boys and girls attend separate schools? Write for 13 minutes to persuade school officials whether or not they should separate boys and girls into different schools.
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43: You may not choose what happens in your life, but you are constantly in charge of what you do about it.
Task 4: Now that you have completed your planning, it is time to begin work on your rough draft. To complete the rough draft, you will need to use the framework you began on the planning sheet and transfer that to complete paragraphs. You may use your Basics Packet for ideas on vocab choice and other writing devices. Your completed rough draft is due FRIDAY.
Task 5: Mr. Chase will explain.
Homework: Complete the rough draft of your essay. Remember to bring something to read Friday.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Homework check
Task 2: Journal Response
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43
Task 4: Rough Drafting
Task 5: Joke Duty
Task 1: Please take out the planning sheets you completed as homework last night and hand them to the person I ask to collect them.
Task 2: Take 13 minutes to respond to the prompt below:
Prompt: Years ago, there were separate public schools for girls and boys, especially at the high school level. Boys went to one school and girls went to another nearby, an entirely different school. Do you think this is a beneficial idea? Should boys and girls attend separate schools? Write for 13 minutes to persuade school officials whether or not they should separate boys and girls into different schools.
Task 3: Essential Information No. 43: You may not choose what happens in your life, but you are constantly in charge of what you do about it.
Task 4: Now that you have completed your planning, it is time to begin work on your rough draft. To complete the rough draft, you will need to use the framework you began on the planning sheet and transfer that to complete paragraphs. You may use your Basics Packet for ideas on vocab choice and other writing devices. Your completed rough draft is due FRIDAY.
Task 5: Mr. Chase will explain.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Class for 10-19-05
Welcome back to a classroom of love!
Please write the hoemwork in your agenda.
Homework: Complete essay planning sheet. (Eighth grade, you may need to take your Comp. Books home to help you with this.)
Today, we have four tasks to complete.
Task 1: Read aloud
Task 2: Read aloud response
Task 3: Essential Information
Task 4: Essay planning and rough drafting
Task 1: For 10 minutes, listen as I read aloud to the class. While you listen, you may want to take notes on what you hear to better prepare for the Read Aloud Response afterward.
Task 2: In your comp. books, write the date at the top of a new page, title the page "Read Aloud Response #1" and respond to the questions below (Use extensions and elaborations to receive full credit on each answer):
Please write the hoemwork in your agenda.
Homework: Complete essay planning sheet. (Eighth grade, you may need to take your Comp. Books home to help you with this.)
Today, we have four tasks to complete.
Task 1: Read aloud
Task 2: Read aloud response
Task 3: Essential Information
Task 4: Essay planning and rough drafting
Task 1: For 10 minutes, listen as I read aloud to the class. While you listen, you may want to take notes on what you hear to better prepare for the Read Aloud Response afterward.
Task 2: In your comp. books, write the date at the top of a new page, title the page "Read Aloud Response #1" and respond to the questions below (Use extensions and elaborations to receive full credit on each answer):
- Analyze what you heard in class today and explain why you think the author wrote this book.
- Predict what will happen as this book unfolds.
- Describe the narrator of this book.
Task 3: Essential Information No. 42:
If all else fails, give a compliment.
Task 4: Today, we will work on completing the planning sheets for our publishable essays. If you have any questions while you are completing the planning, raise your hand and I will help you. Once you have completed your planning, show me and I will tell you whether you are ready to begin your rough draft. If you do not finish your planning sheet, you must do so this evening so that we may move forward with this assignment.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Class for 10-17-05
Hello, it's nice to have you back today!
Homework: Complete figurative language worksheet.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Journal response
Task 2: Essential Information No. 41
Task 3: Review Figurative Language Quiz
Task 4: Complete planning sheet.
Task 5: Homework explained
Task 1: Please respond to the prompt below for 13 minutes. Remember, don't think, just write.
Prompt: Everyone has somethiing or someone that is important to him/her. Pick an object, a person, or a feeling that is important to you and explain why it is so important in your life.
Task 2: Please write the following information in section 4 of your binder:
No. 41 If what you are saying is insulting or demeaning to another person, then it is neither joking nor kidding. Remember the impact your words and actions have on the lifes of others.
Task 3: Once you have received your quiz and looked at your grade, we will have a class discussion of why people scored the way they did.
Task 4: Please take out the planning sheets we started last week and complete them on your own. Remember to use extensions, elaborations and personal stories to make the writing more effective. This planning sheet must be complete by the start of class tomorrow.
Task 5: Those students who scored a 6 or lower on the figurative language quiz must complete the figurative language worksheet as homework tonight. Students whose scores were greater than 6 are welcome to complete the worksheet, but it is not required.
Homework: Complete figurative language worksheet.
Today, we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Journal response
Task 2: Essential Information No. 41
Task 3: Review Figurative Language Quiz
Task 4: Complete planning sheet.
Task 5: Homework explained
Task 1: Please respond to the prompt below for 13 minutes. Remember, don't think, just write.
Prompt: Everyone has somethiing or someone that is important to him/her. Pick an object, a person, or a feeling that is important to you and explain why it is so important in your life.
Task 2: Please write the following information in section 4 of your binder:
No. 41 If what you are saying is insulting or demeaning to another person, then it is neither joking nor kidding. Remember the impact your words and actions have on the lifes of others.
Task 3: Once you have received your quiz and looked at your grade, we will have a class discussion of why people scored the way they did.
Task 4: Please take out the planning sheets we started last week and complete them on your own. Remember to use extensions, elaborations and personal stories to make the writing more effective. This planning sheet must be complete by the start of class tomorrow.
Task 5: Those students who scored a 6 or lower on the figurative language quiz must complete the figurative language worksheet as homework tonight. Students whose scores were greater than 6 are welcome to complete the worksheet, but it is not required.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Class for 10-13-05
Welcome Back!
Homework: Have a safe and pleasant 3-day weekend.
Today we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Essential Information No. 40
Task 2: Turn in homework.
Task 3: Whoosh
Task 4: Figurative language quiz.
Task 5: Writing planning.
Task 1: Please write Essential Information No. 40 in section 4 of your binders.
No. 40 Don't whine.
Task 2: Please pass your homework to the middle of the room.
Task 3: I will explain this activity when we are ready.
Task 4: Please have a piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil prepared for this quiz.
Task 5: Please have your planning sheet out and prepared as we move forward with our publishable work.
Have a great weekend!
Homework: Have a safe and pleasant 3-day weekend.
Today we have 5 tasks to complete.
Task 1: Essential Information No. 40
Task 2: Turn in homework.
Task 3: Whoosh
Task 4: Figurative language quiz.
Task 5: Writing planning.
Task 1: Please write Essential Information No. 40 in section 4 of your binders.
No. 40 Don't whine.
Task 2: Please pass your homework to the middle of the room.
Task 3: I will explain this activity when we are ready.
Task 4: Please have a piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil prepared for this quiz.
Task 5: Please have your planning sheet out and prepared as we move forward with our publishable work.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Class for 10-12-05
I'm ready for a productive Wednesday!
Homework: Write two similes, two metaphors and two examples of personification.
Today we have 4 tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information No. 39
Task 2: Whirligig
Task 3: Figurative Language Notes For link to notes, click here.
Task 4: Essay Planning
Task 1: Please write No. 39 in section 4 of your binder.
No. 39 Encourage those around you to do their best.
Task 2: What has happened so far in Whirligig? What do you think will happen?
Listen as we find out more.
Task 3: Please take out a piece of paper and copy down the notes I write on the board concerning figurative language. Pay close attention because these are key to successfully completing your homework tonight.
Task 4: Please take out your planning sheet so that we can work through the process together.
Homework: Write two similes, two metaphors and two examples of personification.
Today we have 4 tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information No. 39
Task 2: Whirligig
Task 3: Figurative Language Notes For link to notes, click here.
Task 4: Essay Planning
Task 1: Please write No. 39 in section 4 of your binder.
No. 39 Encourage those around you to do their best.
Task 2: What has happened so far in Whirligig? What do you think will happen?
Listen as we find out more.
Task 3: Please take out a piece of paper and copy down the notes I write on the board concerning figurative language. Pay close attention because these are key to successfully completing your homework tonight.
Task 4: Please take out your planning sheet so that we can work through the process together.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Class for 10-11-05
Welcome Back!
I missed you while I was away.
Homework: Write the definition of "idiom" on a piece of notebook paper.
Today, we have four tasks to complete.
Task 1: Essential Information No. 38.
Task 2: Journal Entry (12 Minutes)
Task 3: Continue/complete reverse planning.
Task 4: Debrief
Task 1: Please write No. 38 in section 4 of your binder:
No. 38 Maintain your integrity no matter what happens.
* Look up "integrity" in the dictionary.
Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your comp books for 12 minutes.
Prompt: The way a class behaves while in the care of a substitute teacher is a reflection of the level of respect they have for themselves, their daily classroom teacher, their school and their upbringing. When a substitute is present, students should ask themselves, "Am I doing what my teacher would expect of me?", "Am I showing respect for everyone involved?", "Am I doing the best I can?" With all of this in mind, take 12 minutes to write on your behavior and the behavior of your classmates while I was away Friday and Monday. Include the concepts of integrity and respect in your writings. Be honest and fair with your writing.
Task 3: Planning and drafting of essays. (Mr. Chase will lead instruction and begin drafting process.)
Task 4: Discussion of process, thoughts on class.
I missed you while I was away.
Homework: Write the definition of "idiom" on a piece of notebook paper.
Today, we have four tasks to complete.
Task 1: Essential Information No. 38.
Task 2: Journal Entry (12 Minutes)
Task 3: Continue/complete reverse planning.
Task 4: Debrief
Task 1: Please write No. 38 in section 4 of your binder:
No. 38 Maintain your integrity no matter what happens.
* Look up "integrity" in the dictionary.
Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your comp books for 12 minutes.
Prompt: The way a class behaves while in the care of a substitute teacher is a reflection of the level of respect they have for themselves, their daily classroom teacher, their school and their upbringing. When a substitute is present, students should ask themselves, "Am I doing what my teacher would expect of me?", "Am I showing respect for everyone involved?", "Am I doing the best I can?" With all of this in mind, take 12 minutes to write on your behavior and the behavior of your classmates while I was away Friday and Monday. Include the concepts of integrity and respect in your writings. Be honest and fair with your writing.
Task 3: Planning and drafting of essays. (Mr. Chase will lead instruction and begin drafting process.)
Task 4: Discussion of process, thoughts on class.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Class for 10-6-05
Welcome Back To Class!
Homework: Bring book or periodical to read after diagnostic test tomorrow.
Remember: This class is open to those who come ready to learn.
Today, we have tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information
Task 2: Respond to prompt
Task 3: Class discussion
Task 4: Intro. Paragraphs
Task 1: Please take out your binders and write today's essential information in Section 4.
No. 35 When someone else is speaking, think to yourself, "What I have to say is important, but what you have to say is more so."
Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your composition book for 12 minutes. This should be 12 minutes of uninterrupted writing time.
Prompt: The state writing assessment test puts pressure on students and their teachers. On the other hand, student writing all over the country has improved since this test has been implemented. What is your opinion on the matter? Should there be a state writing assessment test, or should this particular test be eliminated? Write to convince your state of your opinion on whether there should or should not be a state writing assessment test.
Task 3: When time is called for Task 2, be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the class. Make certain you have included extensions and elaborations to support your answers.
Task 4: Please take out a piece of paper and prepare to take brief notes on intro. paragraphs.
Homework: Bring book or periodical to read after diagnostic test tomorrow.
Remember: This class is open to those who come ready to learn.
Today, we have tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information
Task 2: Respond to prompt
Task 3: Class discussion
Task 4: Intro. Paragraphs
Task 1: Please take out your binders and write today's essential information in Section 4.
No. 35 When someone else is speaking, think to yourself, "What I have to say is important, but what you have to say is more so."
Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your composition book for 12 minutes. This should be 12 minutes of uninterrupted writing time.
Prompt: The state writing assessment test puts pressure on students and their teachers. On the other hand, student writing all over the country has improved since this test has been implemented. What is your opinion on the matter? Should there be a state writing assessment test, or should this particular test be eliminated? Write to convince your state of your opinion on whether there should or should not be a state writing assessment test.
Task 3: When time is called for Task 2, be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the class. Make certain you have included extensions and elaborations to support your answers.
Task 4: Please take out a piece of paper and prepare to take brief notes on intro. paragraphs.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Class for 10-5-05
Welcome Back!
Today’s continuing goal: Generate a written draft for a specific purpose and audience.
Today, we have three tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information (3 min.)
Task 2: Whirligig (15 min.)
Task 3: Zip Zap Zop (10 min.)
Task 4: Introduction paragraphs (17 min.)
Task 1: Please write the following information in Section 4 of your binders:
No. 34 Do not tell others to “shut up,” “be quiet” or the like.
Task 2: Listen as we catch up on the events of Whirligig.
Task 3: Please stand in a circle in the middle of the room and wait for further instructions.
Task 4: Please take out the introductory paragraphs you wrote last night to go along with your “Pledge” essays and wait for further instructions.
Today’s continuing goal: Generate a written draft for a specific purpose and audience.
Today, we have three tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information (3 min.)
Task 2: Whirligig (15 min.)
Task 3: Zip Zap Zop (10 min.)
Task 4: Introduction paragraphs (17 min.)
Task 1: Please write the following information in Section 4 of your binders:
No. 34 Do not tell others to “shut up,” “be quiet” or the like.
Task 2: Listen as we catch up on the events of Whirligig.
Task 3: Please stand in a circle in the middle of the room and wait for further instructions.
Task 4: Please take out the introductory paragraphs you wrote last night to go along with your “Pledge” essays and wait for further instructions.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Class for 10-4-05
Let’s have a strong Tuesday!
Special Note: Again, today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct location with the correct name so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.
Homework: Write an introductory paragraph to your “Pledge” essay.
We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Introductory paragraph notes
Task 4: Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay
Task 1: Copy the Essential Information from today into Section 4 of your binder.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
No. 33 Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.
Prompt: Suppose you have been appointed to a neighborhood improvement committee. You must make recommendations on ways to make your neighborhood a better place to live. Think about some changes you would like to make in your neighborhood. Write an essay to inform your reader of changes you would recommend to improve your neighborhood and why these changes are important.
Save your response as "Last Name" 10-4. My file would be saved as Chase 10-4. Please save your file in this class period's folder in the folder marked "10-4-05 Prompt."Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.
Task 3:
When time is called, please close your computer, take out a blank piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil.
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday's online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.
Task 4:
If you did not complete it Monday, please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the "Pledge of Allegiance." Create a new MS Word file or open the file you created yesterday and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as "LAST NAME" Pledge. My file would look like this "Chase Pledge." Please save your file in this period's folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.
Ending task:
If you have extra time today, you may log in to Quizstar and complete your writing quiz. Click here for Quizstar.
Special Note: Again, today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct location with the correct name so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.
Homework: Write an introductory paragraph to your “Pledge” essay.
We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Introductory paragraph notes
Task 4: Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay
Task 1: Copy the Essential Information from today into Section 4 of your binder.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
No. 33 Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.
Prompt: Suppose you have been appointed to a neighborhood improvement committee. You must make recommendations on ways to make your neighborhood a better place to live. Think about some changes you would like to make in your neighborhood. Write an essay to inform your reader of changes you would recommend to improve your neighborhood and why these changes are important.
Save your response as "Last Name" 10-4. My file would be saved as Chase 10-4. Please save your file in this class period's folder in the folder marked "10-4-05 Prompt."Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.
Task 3:
When time is called, please close your computer, take out a blank piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil.
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday's online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.
Task 4:
If you did not complete it Monday, please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the "Pledge of Allegiance." Create a new MS Word file or open the file you created yesterday and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as "LAST NAME" Pledge. My file would look like this "Chase Pledge." Please save your file in this period's folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.
Ending task:
If you have extra time today, you may log in to Quizstar and complete your writing quiz. Click here for Quizstar.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Class for 10-3-05
Good Day and Welcome Back!
I'm glad you're here today.
Special Note: Today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct space so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.
Homework: Think of everything you know about introductory paragraphs. (Please write this in your agenda.)
We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Completing Online Quiz
Task 4: Reviewing Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay
Task 1:
No. 29 We will decide to make the best choices.
No. 30 Never cut in line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say or do anything about it. It's not worth it; just let me know what happened.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.
Prompt: Parents, courts, and cities often impose curfews on teenagers. What do you think of curfews? Are they helpful in saving lives and keeping teenagers out of trouble, or are they just another insult to responsible teenagers? Write to explain your position.
Save your response as "Last Name" 10-3. My file would be saved as Chase 10-3. Please save your file in this class period's folder in the folder marked "10-3-05 Prompt."
Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.
Task 3:
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday's online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.
Task 4:
Please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the "Pledge of Allegiance." Create a new MS Word file and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as "LAST NAME" Pledge. My file would look like this "Chase Pledge." Please save your file in this period's folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.
Ending task:
Post a comment to this blog explaining whether or not you think the country should continue to spend money on exploring space.
I'm glad you're here today.
Special Note: Today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct space so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.
Homework: Think of everything you know about introductory paragraphs. (Please write this in your agenda.)
We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Completing Online Quiz
Task 4: Reviewing Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay
Task 1:
No. 29 We will decide to make the best choices.
No. 30 Never cut in line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say or do anything about it. It's not worth it; just let me know what happened.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.
Prompt: Parents, courts, and cities often impose curfews on teenagers. What do you think of curfews? Are they helpful in saving lives and keeping teenagers out of trouble, or are they just another insult to responsible teenagers? Write to explain your position.
Save your response as "Last Name" 10-3. My file would be saved as Chase 10-3. Please save your file in this class period's folder in the folder marked "10-3-05 Prompt."
Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.
Task 3:
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday's online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.
Task 4:
Please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the "Pledge of Allegiance." Create a new MS Word file and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as "LAST NAME" Pledge. My file would look like this "Chase Pledge." Please save your file in this period's folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.
Ending task:
Post a comment to this blog explaining whether or not you think the country should continue to spend money on exploring space.
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