Novella: The Pearl
We are at the end of this novella. We will now culminate our final reading and get ready to present a final project/take a final exam. You see, here you have a choice. Choose wisely…
*The Pearl Chapter VI Reading and Discussions 11/28. Prompts/Vocabulary Presented and Explained 11/28. Classwork on Prompts and Cover 11/29 - 11/30. The packet is due on 12/1 at the beginning of class.
Final/Final Project- Presented & explained 12/1.
Students that opt for the final will be assigned an extensive study guide on 12/1; this will be collected for points on the day before the Final.
Final Study Guide due 12/6. Final 12/7
Final Project due 12/7. All writing pertaining to this project, as with all others, needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you.
Hello! As promised, you will have two class periods to work on your book talk.
Unit: Writing Focus: Response to Literature
Over the next two weeks, we will be working on a unit on literary analysis. Our goal, will be, not only to analyze but also, to provide an appreciation by the way of a written response. All work will be done in class. Students, keeping your health & well- being in mind; we will, now try to submit all individual assignments digitally. All required documents and handouts are posted on Google Classroom for your perusal.
Classwork:
Reading and Discussions 11/29
Prewrites Assigned (11/29-12/1)
Break-up:
- Analyzing a Character/Draft Your Character Analysis 11/29-11/30
- Stating your Thesis & Writing a Summary Statement 12/1.
* Work on Rough Draft 12/2 -12/5.
* Self/Peer Edits 12/6.
* Final Copies Due 12/7.
Semester I Final
Your final has been moved from 12/10 to 12/19. You now have extra time to review and brush up on all learned & visited concepts. Your study guide was posted on GC on 11/16. I do hope you’ve had a chance to look at it. Students, the next two units are specifically designed to help you consolidate all learned concepts- you are welcome! You must spend some time every day mulling over all learned concepts.
Book Talk: (October/November)
Hello! As promised, you will have two class periods to work on your book talk the week of 12/5-12/7
* Book Talk due 12/9. Assigned 10/19. All writing pertaining to the project needs to be submitted as a hard copy & on GC
History
Unit III: American Civilizations
Herein, you will learn to:
*Describe the important accomplishments of the Maya, Aztecs, and the Incas in the areas of science and technology, arts and architecture, and language and writing.
*Respond to critical thinking questions and challenges related to the assigned DBQs.
Focus: The Legacies of Mayan Civilization
*The Geography of Mesoamerica (Section 1.1) Presented & reviewed in class on 11/28.
Reading and Discussion (Classwork) - Notebook assigned. Students, please know that you must complete questions pertaining to the reading for that day. The notebook will be checked off on a daily basis. Here is the break-up:) The notebook, however, needs to be submitted on 12/2 at the end of class on GC.
Section 2.2 Assigned 11/29. Due 11/30 at the end of class.
Sections 2.3 - 2.4 Assigned 12/1. Due 12/2 at the end of class.
Adopting Families
Dear students, there is no better time than the present to be charitable & giving. It is at this time that “want” is acutely felt. Let us get together& make a few families happy this winter season!
Polite Reminders:
*Extra Credit - History due 12/11
*Extra Credit - Language Arts due 12/17
Note to Students: I reiterate - please remember that all writing related to projects needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you