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The Outsiders Chapter 5 Questions # 1-5

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The Outsiders - Complete chapter 4 review questions.  Please follow directions and complete the entire handout. Choose 2 critical thinking questions to respond to. 
 
Complete Vocabulary Context Clues Handout for Ch 5-8. 

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Complete Chapter 4 Review Questions # 6-8.
 

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Reading: The Outsiders- Complete your Stereotypes Activity.

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Green Sheet due today 5/15/18
 
Chapter 2 Part 2 Review Questions due 5/15/18 - Be sure to provide complete sentences. Restate part of the question in your response. 

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The Outsiders- Complete chapter 2 review questions. Be sure to reread all of chapter 2. 

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Complete Chapter 1 Short Constructed Response - How does Ponyboy's relation with Darry differ from his relationship with Soda? Use the r.a.c.e strategy to assist you in providing a thorough response. Remember to restate part of the question, answer the question, cite evidence, and explain your evidence. 

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Complete "Introducing Characters" charts. Complete all charts. Be sure to fill in all bullet points. Go back and reread chapter .
 
Complete Chapter 1 short constructed response. 

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Reading: The Outsiders
Read pages 6-9 and complete the reading log.  Included 4-6 major events.  Be sure to include character names and be sure that your statements included detailed events. Avoid vague responses.
 
Read pages 10-13 and complete the reading log. Included 4-6 major events.  Be sure to include character names and be sure that your statements included detailed events. Avoid vague responses.
 
Read pages 14-18 and complete the reading log. Included 4-6 major events.  Be sure to include character names and be sure that your statements included detailed events. Avoid vague responses.

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1. Complete the Vocabulary Context Clues for The Outsiders Chapters 1-4. Only complete the predictions.
 
Due Friday
Read pages 6-9 and complete the reading log.  Included 4-6 major events.  Be sure to include character names and be sure that your statements included detailed events. Avoid vague responses.
 
Read pages 10-13 and complete the reading log.
 
Read pages 14-18 and complete the reading log. 
 
 

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1. Green Sheet Due tomorrow.
2. Write out your "Where I'm From" poem. - Have 3 stanzas completed. Space out each stanza due 5/1/18
 

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Vocabulary Annotations
Complete "Finding Your Everest" Vocabulary annotations for each word in bold.
Make sure to read the sentence the word is found in and the surrounding sentence for clues.
1. Determine the part of speech
2. Make a prediction
3. Look up the meaning. Use Longman dictionary.
 
Reading /Guided Annotations for "Finding Your Everest"
Follow the instructions in each box. Be sure to underline, circle, or write in the margins as directed by the instructions. Also, label the components. For example, if the directions prompt you to underline an opinion. Underline it, but also label it "opinion" in the margin. 
 
IDEC Review Handout - Complete the handout so that you can be prepared to begin writing your paragraph on Wednesday.
 
 

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Essay - If you did not turn in your essay on 4/10/18 (Check Jupitergrades), please make sure to turn it in as soon as possible. I will begin taking off points for every day that it is late. After 4/13/18, I will no longer accept it. Your zero will be permanent after 4/13/18. 

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6 paragraph Essay due 4/10/18 - Use your planner sheets for support. Each sheet starting with page 2 is a paragraph. 
 
 
You took notes on the expected layout.
I Introduction Paragraph
II Opposing Viewpoint and Counterargument
III Reason 1 Paragraph
IV Reason 2 Paragraph
VI Reason 3 Paragraph
VII Concluding Paragraph

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Essay due tomorrow. Please use your essay planner sheets to help you write it out. We spent the entire week (before spring break) planning out our essays.  You were also required to keep up at home that week. You are expected to write out your entire essay. Be sure to space out your essay or double space if you are typing it out.  

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No green sheet this week. For progress, please check the school's progress report which was passed out to students on 3/30/18 during 6th period. 
 
 

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Essay Packet - Complete page 3 of the packet (Body Paragraph 1). 
 
Say Mean Matter Chart - Complete any 4 rows. Choose two pieces of evidence that support reason 2 and two pieces of evidence that support your 3rd reasons. You wrote these reasons in the topic sentence section of page 3, 4, and 5. Complete the What does the text mean? and Why does it matter? Sections for each piece of evidence you select. 

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Essay Packet - Complete Body Paragraph 2 (Page 4) and Complete Body Paragraph (Page 5)

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DLR Handout # 8 Complete Wednesday and Thursday.

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Reread "Students, Officials Weigh Pros and Cons of School Start Times" several times. Reading Quiz tomorrow 3/27/18.
 
Fill Out Source # 6 Research Writing Handout Due tomorrow.
 
All Research Writing Source Handouts due tomorrow. 

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Green sheet due tomorrow. Please get it signed and turn it in. 

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Green Sheet due Monday.
Complete Source 2. You must have 4-5 supporting details. Complete the 2nd meaningful citation. 

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Complete DLR Handout #8 Tuesday Section
 
Reread Source B article: "Most US Middle and High Schools Start the School Day Too Early"
 
Complete the Research Writing Handout for Source 1 and Source 2

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Complete DLR Definitions for handout # 8
 
Complete Monday section on DLR Handout #8
 
Read: Source A. Reread the article twice. Number the paragraphs. 

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Complete both paragraph responses for items # 2 and #3 on page 30 of Collections. Use the R.A.C.E strategy and use the guided notes we took in class about how to provide a response for each item. 

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1. Green sheet due tomorrow.
 
2. Reread the articles: "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor..." and "Ship of Fools." Your selection test is tomorrow. Be sure that you have reread each article twice.
 
3. Watch the Youtube video: "Was Abby Too Young"  several times to ensure that you are ready for your test. 

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Green Sheet # 7 will be passed out on Monday 3/19/18.  

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DLR Handout # 7 - Complete the Wed and Thursday sections. 

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DLR Handout  # 7 - Complete Wednesday and Thursday sections.
 
Complete compare and contrast double bubble map. 

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DLR Handout # 7 - Complete definitions for all starred items. 

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DLR HANDOUT # 7 - Complete definitions. Complete Monday and Tuesday section. 

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Green Sheet due Tuesday. Be sure to get it signed. 

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DLR Handout # 6 - Definitions

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DLR Handout # 5 Due Wednesday. 

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Complete DLR Handout # 5 - Please make sure that you have defined the words that you were instructed to mark with a star or "D" for definition. 

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Green Sheet due Tuesday.

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Sentence Structure - Collections Page 18 handout and exercises. If you did not complete it in class, this is now your homework. 
 
"Ship of Fools" Writing Assignment- 1. Writing Task - Refer to your IDEC notes for support. Be sure to write out your draft on a separate sheet of paper. Double space your work. 2. Then, complete the chart on the back and evaluate how well you addressed the different components of the writing task/prompt. 

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What is Evidence Tutorial Notes can be found on Nearpod. The code is SVHBY.
 
Expository Writing Prompt Draft will be due 3/1/18

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Notes:
Complete the tutorial notes on Evidence.
Nearpod Code: SVHBY

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Green Sheet # 4 Due 2/27/18
 
"Ship of Fools" Article
 
1. Facts and Opinions Chart
2. Trace and Evaluate an Argument 3 column chart
3. Page 27 items # 2 -5 responses
 
Notebook Pages 19 and 21
 
 

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Complete Trace and Evaluate an Arguement handout 
complete “Analyzing Media” page 27 # 2-3 on a separate sheet of paper

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DLR handout #4-Complete Tuesday 
Complete Facts and Opinions chart. State 4 facts and 3 opinions for “Ship of Fools”
Figurative language p.15 task 1:#s 1,3,and 8
Task 2:choose 4
p.17 task 1 #s 3,6,  and 7
Task 2 choose 4

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Green sheet due Tuesday 15pts. A late green sheet earns 0pts.
DLR handout #4-Definitions due Tuesday 

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Green sheet due Tuesday 15pts. A late green sheet is 0pts.
DLR handout #4-Complete Monday 
Complete notebook page 13 pick 5

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Complete the in class task checklist if you do not complete it in class.

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1. DLR Handout # 3 - Complete all of Wednesday.
 
2. Complete nearpod : Argument notes. Use the code  QZRYC
 
3. Complete corrections for active and passive sub work handouts - Use code: AOXFJ
 
4. Complete  5Ws and H chart for your Media Analysis article about Abby Sunderland. 
 

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DLR Handout # 3 - Complete Monday and Tuesday
 
Writing Assignment - 2nd Draft - If you did not complete your 2nd draft of the New Year's Resolution Handout be sure to bring it in tomorrow with a late pass. 
 
 

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Green sheets due Tuesday. Turn in on time!

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1)DLR handout #3 -complete definitions and marks items.-10pts
2)Active and passive voice review 
3)Paragraph rewrite(Double Space)
4)Green sheet due Tuesday 

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FOR KIDS WHO DID NOT FINISH 
*complete brainstorm redo
*complete paragraph planner
*rewrite new completed paragraph on a new separate sheet of paper

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Identify components of a paragraph and evaluate a paragraph and hand out due Wed 1/31/18

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1. DLR handout #2 Complete all tasks. Due Tuesday 10 pts(hw) 
2.Green sheet due Tuesday 15pts
 

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1.DLR handout #2 - all of Monday, all of Tuesday and all of Wednesday 
2. Green sheets due 1/30/18 worth 15 points 

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1.Complete- Brainstorming Redo on your new sheet. Use complete sentences. 20pts-tomorrow. 
2.Complete your own paragraph planner. Use teacher example for support. 30pts-tomorrow.

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1. Verbals booklet due tomorrow. Leave page after cover page blank. 
2.DLR handout #2 complete :( Monday 1,2,3,4) (Tuesday 1,3,4,5) and Thursday 4

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Grammar - Complete identifying verbals handout 
Writing - Writing prompt-brainstorming handout. Complete all sections

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Complete DLR 1 definitions. Use longman or vocabulary.com. Due Monday 

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1.Complete- OLW flipbook
2.Complete Verbals Practice #16-25. Use notes handout and web notes for help.

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- No homework
- 7th graders going on the field trip - Do not bring a backpack. You may want to bring money. 

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Green Sheet - Please turn in your green sheet tomorrow. 

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Theme handout # 2 - Front and back. You may complete it in One Note. Go to the homework tab. Use the handout you received in class. 
 
Notes- Complete your theme notes from class today. 

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Green Sheets - Last day to turn in your green sheet is tomorrow. 12/4/17
 
Field Trip - 7th graders please remember to turn in your permission slip.
 
Book Fair - We will be going to the book fair on Wednesday. Please bring $12.00 and up if you plan on purchasing any books. 

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Vocabulary Review - Complete the vocabulary word challenge. 
Field Trip Form - 7th graders please remember to turn in your form before Dec. 8, 2017.

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Green sheet # 11 is due tomorrow. Late green sheets will not count for points.
 
DLR (Daily Language Review Handout) # 13 - Please complete it for homework. You were given class time to work on it. 

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Grammar and Writing Strategies - After our review session, please go back and complete any items that you may have struggled with on last night's homework. Refer to the following handouts: "Eliminating Wordiness # 2" and "Revising Sentences for Wordiness and Redundancy Practice # 2"

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Grammar/Writing Strategies - Eliminating Wordiness and Redundancy practice handouts.

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Grammar Correcting Dangling Modifiers Handout # 2 due 11/9/17.

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Grammar: Complete the Correcting Dangling Modifiers. Use the class examples to for help. 
Vocabulary : Be sure that pages 19 and 20 of your vocabulary booklet have been completed. Use the PowerPoint below for help.  Make corrections with a red, green, or purple pen. Complete vocabulary illustrations for list # 6 on Page 21
Green Sheet - last day to turn it in is tomorrow 11/8/17. 
 
 

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Green Sheet due Wednesday. Late Green sheets will not be accepted.
Daily Language Review: Complete DLR # 11. Be sure that Wednesday # 1 and 2 are done.
 
 

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Green Sheets will be passed out on Monday. - Thank you Miss Aguirre

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Writing Assignment: Is the woodcutter a man with integrity? Respond to the following question by using the r.a.c.e strategy.  You should have a copy of the integrity handout (explains and defines integrity), a copy of the "Golden Axe" short story, and a copy of your outline/graphic organizer. After completing the graphic organizer, please write out your response on a separate sheet of paper. 

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Complete Grammar Review Handouts.
1. Identifying Sentence Structure - 2 handouts
2. Writing Complex Sentences - Choose any 7 to complete. 

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Catch up with vocabulary for Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom.

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Green Sheet # 8 Due 10/23/17 - Late Green Sheets are not accepted. 

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Building Complex Sentences # 1 and 2. Be sure to label your sentences. Write out a total of 6 sentences. 

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Grammar review - Complete the coordinating adjectives review. (front and back please).
 

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Writing Response:Last Day to turn in the "Crazy About Legos" writing response is 10/17/17. If you do not own pens with green, red, or orange ink, please use a pencil to complete your work.
 
Misplaced Modifiers Illustration - Last day to turn in misplaced modifiers illustrations is 10/17/17 

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No homework. 

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Green sheet - Please turn it in tomorrow. The last day to turn it in is 10/17/17.

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Jupiter Grades/Juno Assignment - Log on to jupiter grades. Click on tests and lessons. Complete all activities. 
 
 
R.A.C.E Strategy - Complete the "Backpack Trends" article. Read the article twice. Read the writing prompt question. Go back and underline the evidence with a pencil. Use the race strategy to write a response.

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Jupitergrades/Juno - Please redo any activity for which you scored less than 100%.  You are allowed to redo if you received low scores. Miss Aguirre will not count scores below 100%.
 
R.A.C.E - Complete "Backpack Trends" R.A.C.E writing assignments. 

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DLR Week 7 - Complete Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

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rbook - Reread pages 16 -19 Twice. Then, reread "A Growing Group" on page 18. Complete the post it note questions first. Then, complete the first two questions on page 19. 

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Complete understanding Parts of a sentence (complex sentences) handout. 

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Sub-Day Grammar Handouts due 10/4/17. Please make sure that they are all completed. 

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Vocabulary and Compound Sentences - Use the mapping handouts to help you create compound sentences. Then, write your sentences out on a separate sheet of paper. You should have a total of 12 sentences completed. 

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Green Sheet -Students will not receive a green sheet for 9/25-9/28. Green sheets will resume on 10/6/17 - Thank you. 

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Friday - You all received feedback  for you vocabulary booklets on post it notes. You were supposed to finish any redos or corrections in class.  Please use the post its to help you complete what you need to complete.
 
Friday - You created compound sentences for a group of your vocabulary words. Today, I gave you feedback and asked you to redo and rewrite your sentences on a separate sheet of paper. 
 

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Grammar - Create two compound sentences for each type of conjunction. Take your chart home to help you. This is due tomorrow. You can type out your sentences. You must have a total of 12 sentences. 

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Plot Diagram for Both Sides of the Fence. - Please reread the short story and complete your plot diagram. Make sure that you do not copy from the text. Describe the events in your own words. 

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Green Sheet due Tuesday. 

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Students received individual assignments to help them catch up for independent reading. See names below. This means you have reading homework to do.
 
T. Matthews
G.Palmer
C.Vilar
A. Stankevich
J. Luce
 
Make sure to catch up on your reading assignment. 

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Complete the Simple Sentence /Compound Subject and Predicate Handout due 9/26/17
 
Complete the Compound Subject and Predicate Handout - Due 9/26/17

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Complete # 6-17 on the clauses handout.  Be sure to underline the subject. Box in the entire predicate. Circle the verb. 

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Green Sheet # 4 - Please have it signed and returned on Tuesday 9/19/19. Thank you. 

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DLR Week 3 - Tuesday and Wednesday - Use the checklist to help you complete all the tasks for DLR. Be sure to complete each and every task. 

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Green Sheet - Due to the testing of individual students for intervention classes, Miss Aguirre has postponed passing out green sheet until Monday.  This week you green sheet will be due on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
 

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Green Sheet due 9/12/17. However, you have a one day grace period. 
If you turn it in on 9/13/17, I will still accept it. 

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Green Sheet - Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your signed green sheet.
 
DLR (Monday) - Use the golden rod sheet to help you complete each task. If the requirements listed on the golden rod sheet or not list, you will not receive credit for your work. A single missing step will result in a zero.
 
 

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Appositives and Appositive Phrases handout 
1. Complete page 53 Part B # 5,6,and 7
2. Page 54 complete part A #1-5
 
Vocabulary Week 1 - Complete all activities. 

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"Appositive Experience" Flipbook due 9/7/17. Make sure to review your draft and make the necessary corrections and adjustments to your revised and improved flipbook. Make sure your work is spelling and grammar error free.

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Appositive and Appositive Phrases Handout -
1. Complete Part B on Page 52
2. Page 53- complete all of part A
3. Page 53- Part B #1 -4.

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 Green Sheet due Wednesday. Please have it signed. 

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1. Appositives Flipbook - Use the feedback Miss Aguirre provided to create a revised flipbook. Make sure that your work is legible and error free.
 
2. Appositives and Appositive Phrases Handout - Complete Part A (#5-#15)

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DLR Week 2: Tuesday and Wednesday. Use DLR Week 1 Tuesday and Wednesday as a guide. Remember that we completed those together. Whatever we did in class, I expect for you to have done for week 2. 

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 "Both Sides of the Fence" - Continue reading from paragraph 16 until the end of the short story. Circle unknown words and define them.
 
 

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Daily Language Review (DLR) - Complete Week 2- Monday only. You must use a pencil. No credit if you use a pen. It must be legible.
 
 

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Past Due - Your green sheet (progress report) was due today. You can still turn it in tomorrow with a late pass attached to it.
 
 

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Appositives Handout - Towards the end of second period today, the substitute gave you a handout to work on. Please complete it for homework. 

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Appositives Handouts - "Adding Noun Phrase Appositives to Sentences" and "Constructing Sentences with Appositive Phrases" Due 8/29/17

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 Green Sheet - Thank you to those who turned in their signed progress sheet.  Tomorrow is the last day to get in. After Tuesday, you will not be able to receive any credit for it. 

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 Grammar Practice - Log on to  www.noredink.com
a) click on your second assignment "appositives"
b) click on lesson first. Read the chart.
c) Click out of the char and click on the practice button. Use your class notes to help you answer the questions. 

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No homework - We are currently testing for placement.  Thank you. 

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 Course Descriptions will be passed out Thursday or Friday. Please have them signed and returned by Tuesday 8/22/17.  Thank you.

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 Signed Course Description - Have it ready by Tuesday 8/22/17. Keep the first page at home. You are responsible for knowing about the policies. 

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Testing - Students for periods 1-4 are currently testing. For this reason, students will not have any homework on Monday and Tuesday.
 
Course Description - the last day to turn in your course description is tomorrow (Tuesday) 8/22/17.

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Complete the Reading Inventory Homework Practice. Use the steps in the "How to take the reading inventory yellow sheet." Do no use a dictionary, and make sure to complete this assignment without the assistance of an adult. An adult can check over your work for you to make sure that you followed the steps, but the work must be yours.