Monday, February 25, 2013

HW for Week of Feb. 25-Mar. 1


                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Due Tues., 2/26
RD of Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letter
Due Wed., 2/27
FD of Tri. #2 Self-Eval. Letter
  • Typed or in ink
  • Double space!
  • 10-12 font
Due Thurs., 2/28
Important Post-it Clip Art
Since both Periods 3 & 4 were SO quiet and focused today, the punctuation work we did in class is not HW. We'll finish tomorrow in class.

However:

This is still HW, though:
"Amigo Brothers" work on JE #45/left and right:

  • Vocab List  (see below)
  • Questions: p. 318, 2-5 & 7
  • Also, make flashcards! 

Due Fri., 3/1
Portfolio Day!
  • Bring to class any English work you've saved at home.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Grammar Work (for those who didn't complete last night's HW)

You can earn back 20 of the 100 points you lost by not doing last night's HW only IF you complete the grammar work from class today (and turn it in tomorrow). The work is below.













Monday, February 11, 2013

HW for Week of Feb. 11-15; Tournal #4; Test Making HInts

Due Tuesday, 2/12
  • RD Test
  • Study for Anne Vocab Test: 11-20
  • Know spelling and definition

Due Wednesday, 2/13
Journal #4 for grading (JE #31-40)
Due Thursday, 2/14
FD Test
Due Friday, 2/15
None

Test Making Hints:

1. Remember to put the blanks on the left side for Matching and True/False.
2. Don't forget the directions!
3. If you're using MS Word or Open Office, experiment with using text boxes. This allows you to
    move around whole sections of words without having to use the tab key.

How to Make a Text Box in MS Word:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/adding-a-text-box-in-word-2007.html

How to Make a Text Box in Open Office:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6190467_do-text-box-open-office_.html

File:Red Checkmark.svg
Journal Checklist:
for
Journal #4


  • Is each item where it's supposed to be according to the table of contents?
  • Is my table of contents neat and complete?
  • Is each page titled?
  • Is my table of contents EXACTLY like the one below?
  • Is every assignment complete? Unfinished work = zero points
  • Is every single page  numbered (1L/1R, 2L/2R, etc.?
  • Did I make corrections and edits in a bright color?
  • Does my journal reflect pride of ownership? In other words, am I proud of the work I've done in my journal?


  • Table of Contents: Journal #4
    JE #
    Left
    Right
    31
    "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
    by Robert Frost
    Outsiders Review
    Ch. 7-8
    32
    Open Mind:
    pictures in color…
    13/13
    33
    Egore… (commas)
    Outsiders Review:
    Ch. 9-10/Ch. 11-12
    34
    OS Report Card RD
    List of 10:
    OS Book vs. Movie
    35
    OS Map Info
    RD Map
    cont'd
    36
    Anne Timeline
    --The one I gave you (flippy)
    --Symbols in color, please
    List of 10: AFR
    (Anne Frank Remembered)
    37
    Anne Vocab Wordsearch
    Pretest: Anne Vocab 1-10
    38
    Anne Vocab: 1-10
    Definition Chart
    Play Notes
    39
    Practice Test:
    Anne Vocab: 1-10
    Act I Q's (blue)
    40
    Crossword
    for Anne Vocab 1-10
    (The one you made)
    ICE Prewriting Sheet
    Must be complete for credit!


    Monday, February 4, 2013

    Week of Feb. 4-8; Flashcards for Anne Vocab 11-20

    Notice the new Extra Credit tab at the top of the page!
    Due Tuesday, 2/5 RD Persuasive Essay
    Due Wed., 2/6 Act I Q's;
    • To read play, click on Act I tab at the top of the page.
    • To watch the video:
      • Scroll down. 
      • If that doesn't work, go to the right under "Archives."
      • Click on the January arrow, then "Anne Frank Play and video
    Due Thurs., 2/7 Flashcards for Anne Vocab 11-20:

    • Write word/picture on blank side; please write BIG!
    • Draw pictures in color.
    • Write definition on the blank side. Scroll down below for flashcards.


    Due Friday, 2/8 Act II Q's

    .

    Don't forget to draw your pictures
     on the word side--in color!


    If you can't see the flashcards,
     click on this link:

    Thursday, January 31, 2013

    Anne Frank Play and Video

    The video of the play is below.
    The quality isn't great, but you can listen as you read if you:
    • Click on the video to get it started
    • Click on the tab to go to AF Play: Act I

    Monday, January 28, 2013

    Week of Jan. 28-Feb. 1


    For Tuesday night's HW (due Thursday), click on the tab at the top of the page titled: Crossword.
    Due Tuesday, 1/29Flashcards for Anne Vocab: 1-10
    The words and definitions are below. Scroll down.

    Due Wednesday, 1/30--Crossword due Thursday.
        (see directions in pink, above).
    --If you were absent today, take notes on the
    powerpoint below in JE #38/Right.
    Due Thursday, 1/31

    Due Friday, 2/1Test: Anne Vocab. 1-10. 
    Know spelling and definition!




    Wednesday, January 23, 2013

    Common Questions about the Holocaust


    This link may answer some of your questions from Anne Frank Remembered.
    http://www.ushmm.org/education/foreducators/question/

    COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST

    • How could Hitler make the Holocaust happen by himself?
    • Why didn’t they all leave?
    • Why wasn’t there more resistance?
    • How did they know who was Jewish?
    • What happened if you disobeyed an order to participate?
    • Wasn’t one of Hitler’s relatives Jewish?
    • Why were the Jews singled out for extermination?
    • What did the United States know and do?

    Monday, January 21, 2013

    Week of Jan. 22-25

    Due Tues., Jan. 22 -----
    Due Wed., Jan 23 Completed Anne Frank Timeline; symbols in color
    Due Thurs., Jan. 24 Bring your independent reading book and your Personal Book List to class. (PBL's aren't due till 3/6/13, but I'd like you to bring it tomorrow.)
    Due Fri., Jan. 25 Anne Frank Vocab. Word Search 
    Quiz on Anne Frank Remembered

    Thursday, January 17, 2013

    Extra Credit: Anne Frank

    Below is some basic information about Anne.
    Check out the links on the left hand side of the page (Anne Frank Links) for more specific information.

    Scroll down to the bottom of this post (under Miep's pictures) for Extra Credit opportunities.






    Anne Frank (1929-1945)




    Visit the Anne Frank Museum. Explore her history, the Secret Annexe, and find out who's who.http://www.annefrank.org/en/Anne-Franks-History/







    Go to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D. C. and visit the virtual exhibition on Anne's Writing. . Click on "Launch the Exhibition."  You need Adobe Flash Player.

    .http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/af/htmlsite/



    Anne's story could have never been told if Miep had not risked her life to help the people in hiding.


     Read more about Miep's story at:
    http://teacher.scholastic.com/frank/tscripts/miep.htm




    For Extra Credit: 

    • Visit at least three links and investigate Anne's and/or Miep Gies's life.
    • You can visit the the links on this page or choose from the left hand column under "Anne Frank Links."
    • Write down one fact from each site. Be sure to let me know which facts are from which site.
    • Email your list to me at : cware@ojaiusd.org.
    • Write "Anne Frank" in the subject line.