Agenda/Homework 4/15-4/19

Language Arts

Unit: Shakespearean Sonnets:

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Classwork 4/9-4/12. Students, you were rewarded ample time to work with your group on this unit.

Packet due 4/15

Recitations Presented & Assigned 4/12. Recitations begin 4/18

Writing Unit: Persuasive Appeal

All work will be presented and assigned in class 4/16-4/19. This is an in-class assignment.

* Vocabulary ECW Assigned 4/15. Quiz 4/18

* Grammar (C.W.)

* Reading Analysis (C.W.)

History

Unit: The Age of Science and Exploration

Students, herein you will:

-learn about the motivations that led to the Age of Exploration and the important European voyages of that period

-learn to identify and explain the impact of the Age of Exploration- including the exchange of goods and ideas- on people in various parts of the world.

In-class reading & Discussions begin 4/15.

* Break-up & due dates are posted on GC

Students, most all work on this project needs to be completed in class. You may, however, spend time at home polishing classwork.

Polite Reminders:

Monthly Grammar Standards due 5/14

Sonnet Recitations begin 4/18

Sonnet Packet due 4/15

Agenda/Homework 4/9-4/12

Language Arts

Unit: Shakespearean Sonnets:

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Classwork 4/9-4/12. Students, you were rewarded ample time to work with your group on this unit.

Packet due 4/15

Recitations Presented & Assigned 4/12. Recitations begin 4/18

This is predominantly an in-class assignment. You will be allotted a class period to consider, process & then work on the assigned prompts. Know that you will need to spend fifteen to twenty minutes at home perfecting your classwork:)

Focus: Reading Comprehension & Grammar Standards Review (Classwork)

Monthly Grammar Standards (April-May) Assigned 4/12. Due 5/10

History

Unit: Renaissance and Reformation

Focus: The Reformation

Students, herein, you will learn to identify & understand :

* The key events that weakened the Catholic Church

* how Martin Luther’s theological & political ideas led to the Protestant Reformation in Germany

* identify the key beliefs & practices of Protestant denominations

• Reading & Discussions (Classwork)

• Slide Deck Part I Assigned & Explained 4/9. Due 4/10

• Slide Deck Part II Assigned and Explained 4/10. Due 4/11 at the end of class.

• Work on Study Guide/In-Class Review 4/11

• Test 4/12

Polite Reminders:

Monthly Grammar Standards (March) due 4/9

Agenda/Homework 3/25-3/28

Language Arts

Agenda 3/25-3/28
Novella: The Outsiders
-Study Guide on Chapters IX-XII assigned 3/20
In-class Review 3/25
Test 3/26
* In-Class Project Assigned 3/25.
Work Schedule
* Groups Assigned 3/25
* Divvying up work on Project  3/25
* Individual Paragraph (Classwork) Typed & formatted paragraph due 3/26
* Work on Poster 3/26-3/28.Due 3/28 @ the end of class!

Polite Note: Students leaving for the Band trip need to submit their work on their Return to school

Novella: The Outsiders

Study Guide on Chapters IX-XII assigned 3/20

* In-class Review 3/25

* Test 3/26

Polite Reminder: Students going on the Band trip will need to take the Quiz on Monday

* In-Class Project Assigned 3/25. Break-up on GC

Polite Note: Students leaving for the Band trip need to submit their work on their return to school

History

Unit: Renaissance and Renaissance Greats

Focus: Cumulative Project-(Cross-Curricular)

*Project Presented & Explained 3/25. Due 3/28 at the beginning of class.

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Unit Test/Project. The choice is yours!
* Study Guide Assigned 3/25
* Test/Project due 4/8

Agenda/Homework 3/18-3/22

Language Arts

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Reading Comprehension & Analysis (Classwork)

Review/Study Guide Assigned 3/18. Due 3/25. Please know you must spend 15-20 minutes at home completing the assignment.

The Outsiders Chapter Nine

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/18. Due 3/19

The Outsiders Chapter Ten

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/19. Due 3/20

The Outsiders Chapters Eleven & Twelve

* Reading & Discussions 3/20

* Work on Prompts/Packet Cover Assigned & Explained 3/21-3/22.

* Packet due 3/25. Quiz 9-12- 3/25

* Polite Reminder: Do continue to augment assigned Character Charts

Writing Focus: The Argumentative Essay

The next few weeks will be spent drafting, editing/ revising your essay. Most writing will be done in class. Staying on task & making judicious use of class time = no homework:). Failing to do so, will require you to complete all assigned classwork at home.

Focus: Critical Analysis & Appreciation.

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Also, know that you are allotted ample time to complete assigned work in class; incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day- thank you!

History

Unit: Renaissance

Herein, you will:

- learn how the locations & key cities may have affected the spread of goods & ideas across Europe

- understand the elements of classical, medieval, and Renaissance art

- explain the importance of the growth of towns, the rise of the money economy, and the development of independent city-states

- explore how humanism encouraged a new way of thinking that affected many aspects of the daily lives of people

Focus: An Introduction to the Renaissance

* Reading & Discussions (Classwork)

* Work Assigned & Explained 3/18

* Notebook Part One: (Sections I-II) Assigned 3/18. Due 3/18.

* Notebook Part Two: (Sections III-IV) Assigned 3/19. 3/19

-Know that all assigned work is posted on G.Classroom:)

Unit: Renaissance and Renaissance Greats

Focus: The Leading Figures of the Renaissance

*The Leading Figures of the Renaissance - Part I. Assigned 3/20. Due 3/20

*The Leading Figures of the Renaissance - Part II. Assigned 3/21. Due 3/21

Focus: Cumulative Project (Cross-Curricular)

*Project Presented & Explained 3/21. Due 3/27 at the beginning of class.

Focus: Unit Test

* Work on Study Guide Assigned/In- Class Review 3/27

* Unit Test 3/28

Agenda/Homework 3/11-3/15

Language Arts

Writing Focus: The Argumentative Essay

The next few weeks will be spent drafting, editing/ revising your essay. Most writing will be done in class. Staying on task & making judicious use of class time = no homework:). Failing to do so, will require you to complete all assigned classwork at home.

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Novella: “The Outsiders”

Focus: Critical Analysis & Appreciation.

*Study Guide (V-VIII) Assigned 3/11

* In-class Review 3/14

* Quiz 3/15

Book Talk

- As promised, you will be rewarded with class time to refine & polish work on your book project:). Due 3/14

History

Unit: Feudalism

* Final Project Presented 3/8

* Classwork on Project 3/8-3/13

* Presentations/Submissions begin 3/14

Polite Reminders:

* Quarter III Final 3/13

* Book Talk (-assigned 2/5) Due 3/14

* Monthly Grammar Standards Due 3/11.

Agenda/Homework 3/4-3/8

Language Arts

Debates begin 3/4. Come prepared!

Reading Focus: Novella- “The Outsiders”

The Outsiders (I-IV) Quiz 3/4. Study Guide Assigned 2/28
The Outsiders Chapter Five

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/5. Due 3/6

The Outsiders Chapter Six

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/6. Due 3/7

The Outsiders Chapter Seven

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/7. Due 3/8

The Outsiders Chapter Eight 3/8

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained 3/8. Due 3/11

Please know that all work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day- thank you.

Polite Reminder: Continue to augment assigned Character Charts

Vocabulary (Classwork)

History

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

• Understand the cause & course of the religious Crusades & their effects on Christian, Muslim & Jewish populations in Europe

• Learn about the far-reaching effects of the Bubonic Plague & the impact it had on the population of Europe & Feudalism.

* Section 2.7 Reading & Discussions 3/4. Prompts Prested & Explained 3/4 Due 3/4

* Work on Study Guide 3/5-3/6 . Due 3/7

* Test 3/7

* Final Project Presented 3/8

* Classwork on Project 3/8-3/12

* Presentations/Submissions 3/13

Polite Reminders:

• Monthly Grammar Standards due 3/11.

• Book Talk due 3/14

Agenda/Homework 2/26-3/1

Language Arts

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Students, we will begin by meeting Ms. Hinton. This will provide us with some information about the setting. We will then commence reading this fascinating tale that teaches us important life lessons & throws light on the socio-cultural milieu of the time this story was written.

The Outsiders:

* Chapter One Reading & Discussion (Classwork)

* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/23. Due 2/26

* Chapter Two Reading & Discussions 2/26.

* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/26. Due 2/27

* Chapter Three Reading & Discussions 2/27.

* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/27. Due 2/28

* Chapter Four Reading & Discussions 2/28.

* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/28. Due 2/29

* In-class Review 2/29.

* Chapters I-IV Quiz 3/4

* Character Charts Presented 2/20. It would be in your best interests if you augmented these regularly.

Please know that all work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be considered as homework for that day- thank you! Your first quiz will be on Chapters I-IV. Peruse your vocabulary & character charts regularly.

Unit: Debates

Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques

Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/13

Quiz on Terms 2/16.

Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented

Research/Work on Notecards 2/14-2/21.

Research checked off 2/16. Notecards due 2/22 at the beginning of class (Classwork)

Writing Constructive Speeches 2/26-2/27 (Classwork) Typed copy due 2/28.

Group Colloquims 2/28. Debates begin 2/29. Pushed to 3/4 by popular demand

History

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

-Understand the many political & cultural changes that Europe underwent after the fall of Rome.

-Learn about Charlemagne.

-Understand the structure of the Feudal Society & the Manor System

-Understand & learn about the role of the Catholic Church & its struggle for Power

All work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!

• Section 1.1 - 1.2 Presented and Explained 2/26. Due 2/27

• Section 1.3 - 1.4 Presented and Explained 2/27. Due 2/28

• Section 1.6 Presented and Explained 2/28. Due 2/29.

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

• Understand the cause & course of the religious Crusades & their effects on Christian, Muslim & Jewish populations in Europe

• Learn about the far-reaching effects of the Bubonic Plague & the impact it had on the population of Europe & Feudalism.

* Section 2.1 - 2.3 Presented and Explained 2/29. Due 3/4

* Section 2.4 - 2.6 Presented and Explained 3/4. Due 3/5

* Section 2.7 Presented and Explained 3/5. Due 3/6

* Final Project Presented 3/6

* Classwork on Project 3/6-3/11.

* Presentations/Submissions 3/11.

Polite Reminders:

* Grammar Monthly Standards Assigned 2/9. Due 3/11

*Augment assigned Character Charts regularly!

Agenda/Homework 2/20-2/23

Language Arts

Unit: Debates

Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques

Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/13

Quiz on Terms 2/16.

Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented

Research/Work on Notecards 2/14-2/21.

Research checked off 2/16. Notecards due 2/22 at the beginning of class (Classwork)

Writing Constructive Speeches 2/26-2/27 (Classwork) Typed copy due 2/28.

Group Colloquims 2/28. Debates begin 2/29

Book Talk (Feb) Assigned & Presented 2/14. Due 3/14

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Students, we will begin by meeting Ms. Hinton. This will provide us with some information about the setting. We will then commence reading this fascinating tale that teaches us important life lessons & throws light on the socio-cultural milieu of the time this story was written.

Hinton Timeline Presented & Assigned 2/16. Most work on this assignment needs to be completed in class. You will have a class period to work on your timeline. Use class time judiciously!

Timeline due 2/20 @ the end of class

The Outsiders:

* Chapter One Reading & Discussion 2/21-2/22

* Work on Assigned Prompts 2/23. Due 2/26

* Chapter Two Reading & Discussions 2/26.

* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/26. Due 2/27

* Character Charts Presented. It would be for your best if you augmented these regularly.

Please know that all work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be considered as homework for that day- thank you! Your first quiz will be on Chapters I-IV. Peruse your vocabulary & character charts regularly.

History

Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan

In-Class Project Presented & Assigned 2/7.

Unit: Heian-Kyo - The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age

* Puppet Show/DBQ & Test Assigned 2/7. You may opt for either one. 

Expectations and Schedule posted on GC

Agenda/Homework 2/13-2/16

Language Arts

Unit: Debates

Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques

Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/13

Quiz on Terms 2/16.

Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented 2/13

Research/Work on Notecards 2/14-2/21.

Research checked off 2/16. Notecards due 2/22 at the beginning of class (Classwork)

Writing Constructive Speeches 2/22-2/23 (Classwork) Typed copy due 2/26.

Group Colloquims 2/27. Debates begin 2/28

Vocabulary

*Classwork/Review 2/9. Quiz 2/13.

Note: Book Talk Presentations begin 2/12. Do bring your assigned project.

Book Talk (Feb) Assigned & Presented 2/14. Due 3/14

History

Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan

In-Class Project Presented & Assigned 2/7.

Unit: Heian-Kyo - The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age

* Puppet Show/DBQ & Test Assigned 2/7. You may opt for either one. 

Expectations and Schedule posted on GC

Agenda/Homework 2/5-2/9

Language Arts

Focus: Study Sync

Reading Unit: “The Powers that Be.” Students, we will continue to analyze how narratives make us aware of detailed & personal perspectives. We will culminate with group discussions on theme, structure, mood, tone, & characterization.

* Writing Analysis Assigned & Explained 1/27. Members of assigned groups need to collaborate. Do remember that successful teamwork involves the earmarking & allocation of a set of interdependent assignments that are performed to the best of one’s ability!

* Readings and Discussions (Classwork) 1/27-2/6.

* Work on Assigned Questions / Packet 1/27-2/6. The packet is due 2/7 at the beginning of class.

* Work on Study Guide 2/7-2/8 (Handwritten)

* “The Powers that Be” Test 2/9

Vocabulary Focus: Root Words (III-V)

* Presented & Explained 2/5

* Classwork on Flashcards 2/5-2/6

* Classwork/Review 2/9. Quiz 2/13.

Monthly Grammar Standards

* Monthly Grammar Review 1/19

* Standards Due 2/9.

Book Talk

* Book Talk Presented & Explained 1/10. Due 2/12.

Time permitting you may work on your book project in class- you are welcome!

History

Cumulative Final: Empires of Asia (Korea, Vietnam, Angkor Wat, Khmer Empire)

Study Guide Assigned 1/31. In-class study time was allotted. Hopefully, you used the period devoted to content perusal wisely.

* In-Class Review Session 2/2

* Test 2/5

Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan

In-Class Reading, Discussions /Work on Assigned Prompts 2/6-2/9

* Prompts & scheduled/due dates posted on GC

* Study Guide/DBQ Assigned 2/9/ Project Presented. You have a choice, choose wisely!

You will have a week to complete/ get ready to present. Please make judicious use of class time. Thank you!

Polite Reminders

Monthly Grammar Standards due 2/9.