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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Week of March 30
There is a lot going on this week, so I hope everyone comes prepared each day!
Tuesday: small groups can review for the Lit unit test on Thursday; time in computer lab to research topic/contribution for term papers. Remember, APPROVED topics are due April 6!
Wednesday: Baseball review game for Lit Unit Test; perfect tenses. Hopefully you are also working on the outline for your unit essay. You must have your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by today!
Thursday: Unit test - critical thinking multiple choice, comprehension short answer.
Friday: Unit essay - use the quote "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" as your thesis statement. Show how the three unit themes are developed in "Flowers for Algernon" around this thesis using the five paragraph essay format. This will be completed in class. You may have a one page outline with you.
Tuesday: small groups can review for the Lit unit test on Thursday; time in computer lab to research topic/contribution for term papers. Remember, APPROVED topics are due April 6!
Wednesday: Baseball review game for Lit Unit Test; perfect tenses. Hopefully you are also working on the outline for your unit essay. You must have your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by today!
Thursday: Unit test - critical thinking multiple choice, comprehension short answer.
Friday: Unit essay - use the quote "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" as your thesis statement. Show how the three unit themes are developed in "Flowers for Algernon" around this thesis using the five paragraph essay format. This will be completed in class. You may have a one page outline with you.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Week of March 23
This week brings us vocabulary, the end of "Flowers for Algernon", the perfect tenses, and a term paper. First the vocabulary (spelling/vocab test Friday; vocab packets due Friday):
motivation (206), psychology (212), neurosurgeon (214), tangible (216), specter (216), refute (216), illiteracy (219), obscure (220), syndromes (220), introspective (220)
Daily Vocab words: rancor, venerable, prosaic, impetuous, sagacious
Workbook pages: 92, 93, 94 (Part A only)
Plan on a "Flowers for Algernon" critical reading quiz Friday as well!
Today (3/23) we will preview your 3rd trimester term paper. Key dates to remember:
April 6 - Topic due
April 17 - Last day for thesis approval (email during the Easter break)
May 1 - Outline of essay arguments / Completed Introductory Paragraph
May 18 - Peer Edit in class
May 21 - Final Draft due
May 22 - Living Museum
The directions and rubric will be posted on the 8th grade Web page.
Finally, don't forget to have your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird with you in class by April 1!
motivation (206), psychology (212), neurosurgeon (214), tangible (216), specter (216), refute (216), illiteracy (219), obscure (220), syndromes (220), introspective (220)
Daily Vocab words: rancor, venerable, prosaic, impetuous, sagacious
Workbook pages: 92, 93, 94 (Part A only)
Plan on a "Flowers for Algernon" critical reading quiz Friday as well!
Today (3/23) we will preview your 3rd trimester term paper. Key dates to remember:
April 6 - Topic due
April 17 - Last day for thesis approval (email during the Easter break)
May 1 - Outline of essay arguments / Completed Introductory Paragraph
May 18 - Peer Edit in class
May 21 - Final Draft due
May 22 - Living Museum
The directions and rubric will be posted on the 8th grade Web page.
Finally, don't forget to have your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird with you in class by April 1!
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