Language Arts
We are at the end of this novella. We will now culminate our final reading and get ready to present a final project
* Final Project Presented & explained 12/7
* Classwork on Project 12/7-12/13. Due 12/14
Review for upcoming ELA Semester I Final. We have been revisiting & reviewing important concepts presented & worked on (-in class) these sixteen weeks (Monthly Grammar Standards Review) The presented exercises will help you refresh your memory & consolidate all learned concepts.
The Study Guide was posted on GC on 11/17. Semester I Final -12/18. Moved to 12/19
* Semester I Final Review (Classwork) 12/11-12/18.
-The Study Guide was posted on GC on 11/17.
Semester I Final -12/18
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 and 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 12/11
Prewrites Assigned & Completed 12/14
Break-up:
- Analyzing a Character/Draft Your Character Analysis
- Stating your Thesis and writing a Summary Statement
* Work on Rough Draft 12/18 . You will have two class periods to work on your draft.
* Self/Peer Edits 12/20.
* Final Copies Due 12/21.
History
Focus: Civilizations of America DBQ
Students, remember to use PEA & TAGS & underline all textual evidence. Please know that you will have ample class time to work on the said assignment. You must, however, spend some time at home polishing classwork- thank you!
* Assigned and Presented 12/7.
* Classwork on DBQ 12/7 - 12/11.
* DBQ with Cover and Explanation due 12/12 at the beginning of class.
Unit: The Silk Road & the Contributions of China to World Civilizations
Focus: The Legacies of Chinese Inventions
Travels on the Silk Roads
* Reading & Discussions (Classwork) 12/13.
* Silk Road Documents Presented, Discussed & Assigned 12/13. Due 12/19 at the end of class.
It is imperative that you remember to submit the entire slide deck on GC on 12/19. Know that you will have plenty of class time to work on the presented slide deck. Here’s hoping you made judicious use of your time!
Polite Reminders:
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!
Note to Students: Do 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.
Kindly bring your “In Pursuit” book to class on Monday- thank you!