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1. Gold Activity

1. DLR Quiz #30

Argumentative Paragraph #2-J.Erslund Guilty or Not

Go to The Outsider's Student Packet #3. Go to page 22 of 36. Complete the Today's Problems page. Basically, you need to list, in order, the 10 biggest problems that teens are facing today.

Freewrite #5-The title is Friends with a Character. S.E. Hinton provides vivid descriptions of each major character in the book. In a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page, tell me which character you would like to have as a friend. Why would they make a good friend for you? Is there a character that you would avoid?

1. DLR Quiz #29

1. The Friendship Contract

1. Do Sentence Stems for Student Generated Questions. See Announcements section for 04-14-20. Please see the format on how to send things from this day.

1. The Outsider Scavenger Hunt

1. DLR Quiz #28

Obj: In a freewrite format, which is a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page, tell me whether or not you will get a job in high school. Do you think you will get one after high school? Give some thought to this topic.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Greek Suffixes on 426.

1. Essays need to be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on the date listed. Thank you.

1. Read and do activities found on pages 122-124 of "The Flying Machine".

1. DLR Quiz #27

1. Read and do activities found on pages 119-121 of "The Flying Machine".

1. Read and do activities found on pages 115-118 of "Flying Machine".

1. Compare and Contrast Essay #1 Graphic Organizer

1. Rip out "The Flying Machine" in class. Read and do activities found on pages 111-114.

1. Language Conventions: Indicative Mood on page 176.

1. Critical Vocabulary on page 175.

1. DLR Quiz #25

1. Language Conventions: Conditional Mood on page 166.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Use Word Relationships on page 165

1. Persuasive Speech #1

1. Critical Vocabulary on page 165.

1. See the Black History Month Presentation expectations below. Be prepared to present your presentation on 02-18-20.

1. DLR Quiz #24

1. Persuasive Paragraph #1 Please instructions under the Announcements section.

1. Questions 3 and 4 for Citing Text Evidence Chart #5

1. Questions 1 and 2 for Citing Text Evidence Chart #5

1. DLR Quiz #23

1. Make a T-Chart. On the left hand side, name 5 to 7 famous African Americans who have contributed greatly to American culture/society. On the right, in 2 to 3 sentences each, say how each of these individuals played apart in shaping the African American or American culture into what it is today.

1. In lines 116-117, Douglas says, "I would at times feel that learning to read had been a curse rather than a blessing". In a freewrite format, which is a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page, tell me whether or not people today might share his attitude.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Use Context Clues on page 150.

1. Critical Vocabulary on page 150

1. DLR Quiz #22

1. Language Conventions: Interrogative Mood, 1 to 6 , on page 404.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Verbal Irony and Puns, 1 to 4, on page 403.

1. Persuasive Essay #1 Graphic Organizer

1. Answer questions 3, 5, and 7. All responses should be 2-4 sentences long. Assignment is found on page 402.

1. Read "from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" on pages 395-400.

1. List 5 things that you can't put a price on. Provide 1-2 reasons, each, why these items are priceless.

1. DLR Quiz #21

1. List 3 examples of sarcasm from "The Million Pound Bank Note". Then, in 2 to 3 sentences each, explain how these events from the story exhibit sarcasm.

1. List 3 examples of irony from "The Million Pound Bank Note". Then, in 2 to 3 sentences, explain how these events from the story are ironic.

1. DLR Quiz #20

1. In a 6 sentence paragraph, tell me what you do if you won a million dollars. This is a structured paragraph, not a free write assignment.

1. Research 10 facts about M. Twain. In complete sentences, tell me 10 things about him that you find interesting.

1. DLR Quiz#19

Vocabulary Strategy: Connotation and Denotation, 1 to 3, on page 368.

1. Read "from The Diary of a Young Girl" on pages 355-365.

1. Do the Analyzing the Text questions, 1 to 7, on page 367.

1. Paragraph 1 of My Partner's Fictional Life Speech

1. Look up D-Day online.  In 5-6 sentences, summarize this event.

1. DLR Quiz #18

1. Compare and Contrast Paragraph #3 Obj: Show how Peter and Annes' feelings for each other have changed over time as well as stayed the same. Provide Reasons to support the similarities and differences.

1. Summarize Scene 2 in Diary of Anne Frank Sequence Chart #2 Act Two

1. In a 6 sentence paragraph, tell me whether or not there is a circumstance where blackmailing someone is acceptable. Provide reasons for your position.

1. DLR Quiz #17

1. Analyzing the Text questions, 1 to 4, on page 324.

1. Research the Holocaust online. Make a top ten list of facts about this event.

1. DLR Quiz #16

1. DLR Quiz #15

1. Do pages 106-109 of "The Diary of Anne Frank".

1. Rip out and do "The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2, pages 101 to 105.

1. Read Scene 3 on pages 292 to 309 of "The Diary of Anne Frank".

1. Rip out and do "The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2, pages 96 to 100.

1. Rip out "The Diary of Anne Frank" Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2. Do all of the questions found on pages 91 to 95

1. Citing Text Evidence Chart #3

1. In 4-5 sentences, summarize what happened in scene 1 of "The Diary of Anne Frank".

1. Persuasive Essay #1 is due no later than 5 p.m. on the date listed.

1. Finish typing up Persuasive Essay #1.

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of Persuasive Essay #1.

1. DLR Quiz #13

1. Read and do activities on pages 39-40 of "Man Made Monsters".

1. Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Rip out "Man Made Monsters" on page 35-40 of your Close Reader books. Read and do activities for pages 35 to 38.

1. Paragraph #1 of Persuasive Essay #1

1. Answer questions 1, 2, 3, and 5 on page 130. All answers should be 2-3 sentences each.

1. Scary Tales Evidence Chart

1. Read "What Is the Horror Genre?" on pages 125-128 of your textbook.

Compare and Contrast Paragraph #2 Obj: Show how "The Monkey's Paw" and "Tell Tale Heart" are both similar and different. Include at least one element or horror. See Horror Elements Chart in your journals for help. Paragraphs need to be a minimum of 8 sentences and 4 pieces of directly cited evidence is needed.

1. Foreshadowing Examples

1. Finish reading "The Monkey's Paw." You'll need to start at pg. 112.

1. DLR Quiz #12

Obj: In a freewrite format, in the length of a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page, describe your biggest fear. Provide reasons for why you are afraid of this thing, person, etc.

1. Wish Paragraph

Please see the assignment description under the "Posts" section of my website. Thank you.

1. DLR Quiz #11

1. Summarize 1 wish that you have. State the the wish you have. Then, give 3 reasons for why you have this desire.

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Latin Roots on pg. 119

1. Suspense Paragraph Obj: Please see the "Posts" section from today, 10/22/19, for a description of this assignment.

1. Critical Vocabulary on pg. 119

1. Citing Text Evidence #2 Chart

1.DLR Quiz #10

1. Number your paper 1 to 10. Make a top ten list of your favorite Halloween characters. 

1. Do the Short Response question found on page 34 of "Frankenstein". Responses should be 6-8 sentences long and contain at least 2-3 pieces of evidence from the passage to support the theme "We should not judge people by their appearance".

1. You'll need to rip out "Frankenstein" out of one of the Close Reader books in class. It's on pages 31 to 34. You need to read and do all of the questions found on pages 31 to 33.

1. Controversial Topics-Pick one of the topics given. Write a 6 sentence paragraph either for or against the topic and stance you chose.

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1. Student must have their speeches written completely by the date listed. On Monday, Oct. 14th, students will be asked to present their speeches to the class.

1.DLR Quiz #9

1. Vocabulary Strategy: Use a Thesaurus on page 97.

1. Language Conventions: Using Dashes on page 98

1. Expository Essay #1-Essays are due by no later than 5 p.m. on this day.

1. Finish writing your final draft of Expository Essay #1

1. Critical Vocabulary on pg. 97

1. Paragraph #5 of Expository Essay #1

1. Final draft of Expository Essay #1 is due by 5 pm on this day.

1. Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Expository Essay #1

1. DLR Quiz #8

Students must sign up for a monster to report on by the date listed.

1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Expository Essay #1

1. Editing Exercise Worksheet #1

1. Expository Essay #1 Graphic Organizer

1. Topic Sentences

1.DLR Quiz #7

1. Study chapters 9-15 vocabulary for A Day No Pigs Would Die quiz on Friday.

1. Read chapter 12 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Read chapter 12 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

• Haste makes waste.
• Waste not, want not.
• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
• A stitch in time saves nine.

Are there any proverbs that are used frequently in your family? Explain what they mean and illustrate the meaning in the form of a mini poster. Teacher will explain the exact format in class.

1. Quiz on chapters 5-8 on Quizlet

See the following link for the words https://quizlet.com/261376011/a-day-no-pigs-would-die-chapter-5-8-vocabulary-flash-cards/

1. This is the Pet Poster. See the following link for the description of this assignment

 

1. DLR Quiz #6

1. Finish reading chapter 7 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Read chapters 5-6 of A Day No Pigs Would Die

1. Chp. 3-4 questions

1. Compare and Contrast Paragraph #1

A Day No Pigs Would Die Prereading Project

1. A quiz on the vocabulary for chapters 1-4 for A Day No Pigs Would Die. Please use the following link https://quizlet.com/258945520/a-day-no-pigs-would-die-chapter-1-4-vocabulary-flash-cards/

1. DLR Quiz #5

1. Answer chapters 1-2 questions from A Day No Pigs Would Die.

All answers must be in complete sentences. Some questions may require more than one sentence.

1. Rough drafts of Personal Narrative Essay are due when students walk in the door on Wednesday.

1. Finish typing up your final draft of Personal Narrative Essay #1. Essay is due by 5 p.m. No exceptions. After 5 p.m., essays will considered late.

1. Descriptive Paragraphs

1. Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Personal Narrative Essay #1

1. 8 Comma Rules #'s 5-8

1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Personal Narrative Essay #1

1. 8 Comma Rules #'s 1-4

1. Personal Narrative Essay Graphic Organizer

1. Students, in the form of a test, will be asked to name all 8 parts of speech and provide an example of each.

1. DLR Quiz #3

1. Compound Sentences Worksheet

1. Give 2-3 examples of the parts of speech, numbers 5-8.

1. Give 2-3 examples of the first 4 parts of speech.

1. Citing Text Evidence #1

1. Summarize, in 4 sentences, why tough decisions can be so difficult. Be sure to have a main idea and 3 to 4 supporting details.

1. DLR Quiz #2

1. Copy all of the bold words on page 50. Also, write down their definitions.

1. Vocab Strategy: Using Greek Prefixes on pg. 52.

1. Critical Vocabulary on pg. 52.

1. Look at all of the vocabulary words on page 52. Definitions are found through out the story. Use each of the 6 words in a way that shows me you understand the meaning of each of the words.

1.DLR Quiz #1

1. Cell Phone Policy Contract

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