Language Arts
Semester I Final
* Study Guide Presented, Explained & Posted 11/12.
Study Guide signed off 12/14
Semester I Final 12/16.
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.
Novella: The Pearl
* Chapter VI Reading & Discussions 11/14-11/15
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…
Classwork on Chapter VI Questions/Cover/Cover Explanation 11/15-11/18 Packet due 11/19
Classwork on Poster 11/19-11/21
Classwork on Study Guide Due 11/19/20
Poster Presentations 11/22
Final 11/21
Polite Reminder
If you have opted for the project, please bring a tri-fold poster board to class on Monday. Thank you!
Book Talk: (October/November)
* Book Talk due 12/6. Assigned 10/28. Presentations/Teacher Conferences begin 12/16.
Students, in the coming weeks, you will be rewarded some class time to work on your book project. Ensure that all assigned class work is completed before venturing on to work on the assigned reading task.
History
Unit III: American Civilizations
Herein, you will learn to:
*Describe the important accomplishments of the Maya, Aztecs, and 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 Aztec Civilization
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:)
Section 3.1 Assigned 11/18. Due 11/19 at the beginning of class.
Section 3.3 Assigned 11/19. Due 11/20 at the beginning of class.
Focus: The Legacies of Inca Civilization
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:)
Section 1.3 Assigned 11/20. Due 11/21 at the beginning of class.
Section 1.4 Assigned 11/21. Due 11/22 at the beginning of class.
Polite Reminders:
* Thanksgiving Break: 11/25-11/29
*Extra Credit - History due 12/8
*Extra Credit - Language Arts due 12/15
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