Literacy


 * 5/16/14 **

1. Thoroughly complete the questions for "To a Mouse, Rock, and Chappelle" (20 pts)

2. Read pages 66 - 83 (Mice and Men) all taking place in Crooks' room. Answer questions 1 - 8. (10 pts.)


 * 5/14/14 & 5/15/14 **


 * 1. Complete and discuss these 'post Of Mice and Men' questions ** (also including some things about Chappelle and the Robert Browning poem


 * 2. Begin reading pages 66 - 83....what I call 'the Outsiders' section **
 * What new ideas are included that are not in the book?
 * What does us it teach us about who has 'power' in the world of //Of Mice and Men//?


 * 5/5/14 **


 * 1. Read 28 - 37. **


 * 2. Quiz at 1:30. **


 * 3. Submit questions for pages 17 - 37. **


 * 4. Begin the section (38 - 65) **


 * HW: Read 38 - 49 (and answer questions 1 - 5) **


 * 4/30/14 **


 * 1. OF MICE AND MEN - ** pages 17 - 20.

**2. OF MICE AND MEN** film - Beginning up to the point George and Lennie meet with the boss.


 * 4/25/14 **


 * 1:07 - ** period begins


 * 1:18 -** Quiz on OF MICE AND MEN (pages 1 - 16)


 * 1:26 -** "Are Asians Smarter?" (YouTube)


 * 1:41 -** "Strickt Asian Parents and Stressed, Pressured Youth" (YouTube)


 * 4/24/14 **


 * 1. Groups of 3 or 4...continue with SAY SOMETHING. **


 * 2. Questions for pages 1 - 16 should be submitted by the end of class. BE MORE THOROUGH. **


 * 3. Begin the next section pages 17 - 37. **


 * 4/23/14 **


 * 0. Bobby Fischer questions? **


 * 1. FINISH grammar tests **


 * 2. COMPLETE and submit story self-evaluations. **


 * 3. Get started on your L.A. //Odyssey// homework (pages 4 - 15) **


 * 4. New idea called "Say Something" for pages 1 - 16 ** (I think we stopped on page 6 yesterday).
 * In your group of three or four, take turns reading a portion of the text out loud.
 * As you read, stop and interrupt your own reading to make a comment on what you just read.
 * You can make a prediction, ask a question, clarify a confusion, comment on what's happening, or make a connection.
 * Your reading partners then offer responses to your comment.
 * Then the next reader takes over.


 * 5. Refer to the "Rules for Say Something" sheet as you move through the reading. **


 * 4/11/14 **


 * 1. "Flowers for Algernon" - ** pp. 524 - 531 (is it possible?)


 * 2. By request: an IQ test. **
 * 38 questions
 * If you take more than 20 seconds per question, your score starts to go down.
 * IF you finish in UNDER 13 minutes, your score is increased.
 * IF you finish OVER 13 minutes, your score goes down.
 * ALL that you are allowed to use is your mind!
 * Your 'GENERAL IQ' score is free; IF you want to pay, $9.95 you can purchase a detailed breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses. (Umm....not recommended.)


 * 4/10/14 **


 * 1. "Flowers for Algernon" - ** pp. 522 - 524


 * 2. The concept "Multiple Intelligences" **
 * First of all, complete this **40 QUESTION TEST**
 * Examine your results.
 * Read this explanation of 'multiple intelligences.' Do you agree or disagree? Why?
 * Which test more accurately measures intelligence: **//Wonderlic//** or **//Multiple Intelligences//**?


 * 4/9/14 **

**1. "Flowers for Algernon"** - pp. 520 - 522


 * 2. WONDERLIC TESTS! **
 * explanation of scores as they relate to occupations and football players
 * take the full test and score it.


 * 4/4 **


 * During activity complete the instructions on this sheet. **


 * 4/2 & 4/3 **

1. "Flowers forAlgernon" up to entry for March 28th.

2. RACE AND INTELLIGENCE documentary


 * 3/28/14 **

INTRO to "Flowers for Algernon"
 * Complete and discuss the "What is intelligence?" prompts.
 * Full period class discussion (debate?)


 * 3/24 - 3/27 - PSSAs (no literacy!) **


 * 3/23/14 - PSSA assembly **


 * 3/19/14 & 3/20/14 **


 * 1. Last days to work on the HINTON paper. Those of you who have finished...have you **
 * CAREFULLY organized your ideas?
 * CAREFULLY developed paragraph?
 * CAREFULLY read over it for sill errors?
 * CAREFULLY read over classmates' papers?
 * FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, THE ANSWER IS NO! **


 * 2. After final paper is shared with TWO other classmates (who have made three comments each on your paper) **
 * ....and shared with me... **
 * ....you may quietly read the book you obtained from the library. **


 * NO, I won't make you summarize on paper what you've read today. Or will I? **


 * 3. You may begin ideas for the original story you are going to write. **


 * 3/18/14 **


 * 1. What aspects of the three stories can be CONTRASTED and/or CONTRASTED? **


 * 2. S.E. Hinton drafting (DAY 2). **


 * ** Read over the writing assignment again before asking me any questions. **
 * You will be naming it **88lanesedHINTON**.
 * Your pieces of writing should be shared with at least TWO other classmates (and me ultimately). ALL communication among yourselves should take place electronically. No need to ask other students questions about characters' names, how to spell something, what your maff homework is, etc. (It's ALL electronic).
 * Each classmate must INSERT three comments in the margin of your 'paper.' Positive and/or negative.

**2. Here is a fake sample of the Hinton essay** that I churned out in 10 minutes...and it almost has 300 words.


 * 3/17/14 **


 * 1. S.E. Hinton drafting begins today. **


 * ** Read over the writing assignment again before asking me any questions. **
 * You will be naming it **88lanesedHINTON**.
 * Your pieces of writing should be shared with at least TWO other classmates (and me ultimately). ALL communication among yourselves should take place electronically. No need to ask other students questions about characters' names, how to spell something, what your maff homework is, etc. (It's ALL electronic).
 * Each classmate must INSERT three comments in the margin of your 'paper.' Positive and/or negative.

**2. Here is a fake sample of the Hinton essay** that I churned out in 10 minutes...and it almost has 300 words.


 * DUE DATE: we shall see. **


 * 3/14/14 **


 * 1. VOCABULARLY assignment. And so...after all the class time granted to work AND the extension AND the realization that the assignment was worth 50 points, here is how much it mattered. TEN of 22 have not finished. **


 * 2. An S.E. Hinton writing assignment is found HERE. **
 * Some ideas so far? You had MANY comparisons/contrasts already. Now can you include some details from //Tex//?
 * Here is the IMDB link to the **cast of Tex** to help you with names.
 * Part II of //Tex//.
 * Take notes to make comparisons, using either paper or a GoogleDocument.


 * 3/13/14 **


 * 1. An S.E. Hinton writing assignment is found HERE. **
 * Some ideas so far? You had MANY comparisons/contrasts already. Now can you include some details from //Tex//?
 * Here is the IMDB link to the **cast of Tex** to help you with names.
 * Part II of //Tex//.
 * Take notes to make comparisons, using either paper or a GoogleDocument.

//**2. That Was Then, This Is Now**// VOCABULARY project shared with me by **FRIDAY, March 14.** So far in addition to yesterday's I now have...
 * Gillian's
 * Danielle's
 * Dominic's


 * THAT WAS THEN VOCAB...Remember it's worth __50 POINTS__. And there WILL be a vocab quiz too. I realize you MAY even have to complete some work at home (gasp!) **


 * 3/12/14 **


 * 1. An S.E. Hinton writing assignment is found HERE. **
 * We will begin watching //TEX// today.
 * Take notes to make comparisons, using either paper or a GoogleDocument.

//**2. That Was Then, This Is Now**// VOCABULARY project shared with me by **FRIDAY, March 14.** So far I have...
 * Sabrina's
 * Emily's (who has to properly rename hers)
 * Noah's
 * McKayla's
 * Jimmy's
 * Jordan's
 * Taylor's


 * 3/11/14 **


 * 1. Read instructions from the 7th. Some of you STILL aren't following directions. **


 * 2. Today is the final day to work on these. SHARE them with me before class ends. **


 * HW - 25 vocab sentences from book AND your own original creative sentences. **


 * 3/7/14 - __ READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS __ **


 * 1. THAT WAS THEN; THIS IS NOW: **Most people are MUCH closer to complete. You **STILL** are permitted to submit any late work.


 * 2. We will TRY to allow you to sit where you want. But if it's like yesterday, you'll be back to assigned seats. It only takes one small group to wreck it for the class. **


 * 3. MUSIC is fine. **

**4. I**nstructions for the **VOCAB ASSIGNMENT (** ** Definitions of the words are provided here **)
 * 1) Write the entire sentence from the book (with the word underlined)
 * 2) Write a sentence of your own that CLEARLY demonstrates the proper use of the vocab word. ** And the sentences MUST refer to something about you/class/classmates. **

** 5. ** Complete it in a GoogleDoc and name it in the format of **88longnVOCAB** and share it with me.


 * 6. ** Make sure you number the words. There should be 25!


 * 7. IF I ALLOW YOU TO WORK ON THE VOCAB NEAR YOUR FRIENDS, YOU MUST STILL COMPLETE YOUR OWN SENTENCES. **


 * 8. It is worth 50 points and is due Tuesday, March 11 before you get to school. **


 * 3/5/14 & 3/6/14**


 * 1. FINALE:** chapter 11 aloud...and QUIZ.


 * 2. ALL questions for chapters 2 - 10 should be completed.**


 * 3. Chapters 6 - 10 vocabulary. For each vocab word you will WRITE the entire sentence as it appears in the book with the word underlined. You will then WRITE YOUR OWN sentence using the word properly AS IT RELATES TO THE PEOPLE or OCCURRENCES in this class (ie. not a sample dictionary sentence). Worth 50 points....to to recap... **
 * Definitions of the words are provided here.
 * Write the entire sentence from the book (with the word underlined)
 * Write a sentence of your own that CLEARLY demonstrates the proper use of the vocab word.
 * Complete it in a GoogleDoc and call it **88longnVOCAB** and share it with me.
 * Make sure you number the words. There should be 25!
 * ** IF I ALLOW YOU TO WORK ON THE VOCAB TOGETHER, YOU MUST STILL COMPLETE YOUR OWN SENTENCES. ANY OFF TOPIC CONVERSATION, YOU'RE BACK TO ASSIGNED SEATS. **


 * 3/4/14**


 * 1. Submit any missing work...as usual.**


 * 2. Read and complete ch. 10 questions silently and on your own.**


 * 3/3/14**


 * 1. Submit Ch. 8 questions**


 * 2. Read ch. 9 aloud and complete questions**


 * 3. Library**


 * HW: Ch. 8 submitted by tomorrow**


 * 2/28/14**


 * 1. SUBMIT ch. 7 questions.**


 * 2. Ch. 8 aloud & complete questions**


 * 3. Make up anything listed on the board as "MISSING."**


 * 2/27/14**


 * 1. Hand in Apollo 13 notes** (problems....and how they're overcome)


 * 2."RUNAWAYS"** - M & M runs away, somehwat unrealistically. What TRULY would cause any teen to 'run'? Do they come back?


 * HW - Ch 7 questions**


 * 2/26/14**


 * APOLLO 13 discussion:**

"Sending people to the moon a second time is a waste of money."

"Why should we spend billions on a space program when people are starving on Earth?"


 * 2/24 & 2/25**

Students should continue with silent (or aloud as a group) reading of **THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW**.

We are on CHAPTER 7. Chapter 7 questions are on the table in the front of my room.

Continue with CHAPTER 7 and move on to reading CHAPTER 8.


 * 2/18/14 & 2/20, 2/21**


 * 1. THAT WAS THEN...**
 * Submit ch. 6
 * We are halfway through


 * 2. 60s research project coming**
 * Like the 50s one


 * 3. APOLLO 13** - true story / takes place in 1970


 * "List the problems and challenges the mission faces and the attempts to overcome them."**


 * TEST: MONDAY the 24th on chapters 1 - 6 of //THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW//! **


 * 2/7/14**


 * 1. THAT WAS THEN - ch. 5 aloud**
 * pages 76 - 88
 * Only 4 questions!


 * 2. Ch. 3 discussion -** questions #3 and #8


 * HW - Complete ch. 4 questions 1 - 6**


 * 1/31/13**


 * 1. Ch. 4...read aloud. The WHOLE chapter.**
 * **Answer questions 1 - 6**


 * 2. Finish ch. 3 discussion questions.**


 * 1/30/13**


 * 1. THAT WAS THEN...** (read first)
 * Submit ch. 3 questions
 * Begin reading ch. 4 (65 - 75)


 * 2. Ch. 3 discussion** (questions 1 & 2)


 * 1/29/14**


 * 1. Crips and Bloods discussion. ONE MORE QUESTION:**
 * **"What's the solution?"**


 * 1/21 - 1/28 - (with lots of snow days mixed in)**


 * 1**. Silent reading of chapter 3 (pages 43 - 64)


 * 2**."Crips and Bloods" documentary:
 * According to this film, what are the problems?
 * According to this film, who is to blame for these problems?
 * What is your opinion?


 * 1/14/ - 1/16 **
 * Chapter TWO aloud and questions 1 - 7 **


 * 1/13/14 **
 * 1. Read chapter one of THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW**


 * 2. Answer questions 1 - 6 THOROUGHLY!**


 * 1/2 - 1/9 **
 * - Completion of 50s CULTURAL LITERACY discussion **


 * - Intro to THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW **
 * For what reasons to people become BEST FRIENDS?
 * For what reasons to best friends break a part?
 * For what reasons to people become enemies?


 * 12/19/13 **
 * 1. 15 minutes in groups to share any final ideas about your topic. **


 * 2. ON DEMAND paragraph writing. **


 * 3. Discussion of topics after writing is collected. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/18/13 **
 * 1. Continue researching and talking 'cultural literacy' notes for your topic**


 * 2. Tomorrow you write a paragraph or two explaining all you've learned about your topic (without referring to your notes).**


 * 3. Finish OCTOBER SKY**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/17/13 - snow **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/16/13 **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">CULTURAL LITERACY: October Sky and the 50s **


 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">Continue following the instructions from the Friday the 13th.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">WRITE everything down.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">**CHANGE OF PLANS: Instead of 'presenting' to the class, you will be asked to write a paragraph or two, explaining what you researched. (You WON'T be allowed to use your notes.)**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/13/13 **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">CULTURAL LITERACY instead of CULTURAL ILLITERACY! (The 1950s) **
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">Pick a topic out of the hat.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">Write down EVERYTHING on paper
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">Using all the tools known to mankind (ie. the laptop), RESEARCH to the best of your ability to find answers to the questions you've been given.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">Write EVERYTHING down.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">BUT make sure you understand it because when you PRESENT it to the class, it will be WITHOUT ANY NOTES...USING YOUR OWN WORDS, LEARNING, and SENSE.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/12/13 **
 * STUDY ISLAND TEST: inferences and conclusions**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/6, 9, and 11 **
 * INFERENCE and CONCLUSIONS (Study Island practice)**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">12/3 - 12/5 **
 * Intro to THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW**
 * **The Outsiders: film viewing and notetaking**
 * __**Using paper and a pencil complete....**__
 * 1. A description of the setting
 * 2. A brief description of the main characters
 * 3. Explain the conflicts of the story
 * 4. Explain how each conflict is resolved by the end


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/21/13 - 11/26/13 **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">You slide show will be evaluated in FOUR different areas. The highest score is a FIVE; the lowest is a ONE: **
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**COMPLETION -** You were thorough and complete in your READING of the book and your final slide show
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**ORGANIZATION** - You effectively and clearly split up the book into logical/clear sections for each slide. The amount of information is 'just right.'
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**APPEARANCE** - Your slides are well arranged and include graphics and explanation as required.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">**VOCALIZATION** - You speak to us loudly, clearly, and enthusiastically...in your own words and not just reading straight from your sides. A nice CLEAR summary of your story.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/20/13 **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATIONS BEGIN TODAY!!!! **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">2. You will be evaluated in FOUR different areas. The highest score is a FIVE; the lowest is a ONE: **
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">**COMPLETION -** You were thorough and complete in your READING of the book and your final slide show
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">**ORGANIZATION** - You effectively and clearly split up the book into logical/clear sections for each slide. The amount of information is 'just right.'
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">**APPEARANCE** - Your slides are well arranged and include graphics and explanation as required.
 * <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif;">**VOCALIZATION** - You speak to us loudly, clearly, and enthusiastically...in your own words and not just reading straight from your sides. A nice CLEAR summary of your story.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/19/13 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. LAST SLIDE DAY: what percent are you finished? **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">2. SHARE slides with mfc3067@gmail.com. **


 * 3.** **Click this link** to read over **THE EXPLANATION** of the assignment again.


 * 4**. **Login to Study Island**:
 * click "PA Programs"
 * click "8th Grade"
 * click "Reading"
 * **YOU WILL RECEIVE __10 POINTS__ FOR EACH BLUE RIBBON YOU EARN!**


 * 5. PROPERLY title the presentation:** 88sheltonSLIDES


 * HW - READ your book to its conclusion!**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/18/13 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. TWO MORE DAYS to WORK ON SLIDES **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">2. SHARE slides with mfc3067@gmail.com even if incomplete. **


 * 3.** **Click this link** to read over **THE EXPLANATION** of the assignment again.


 * 4**. **Login to Study Island**:
 * click "PA Programs"
 * click "8th Grade"
 * click "Reading"
 * **YOU WILL RECEIVE __10 POINTS__ FOR EACH BLUE RIBBON YOU EARN!**


 * HW - READ your book to its conclusion!**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/13/13 & 11/15/13 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. Seated. Quiet. Begin working. **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">(reading, slides, or Study Island)


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">2. NO MUSIC/HEADPHONES **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">until #1 is in full swing.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">3. As always, c **** lick this link ** to read over ** THE EXPLANATION ** of the assignment again.


 * SLIDE SHOWS DUE next WEDNESDAY, 11/20. **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">1. **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">SILENT reading **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;"> and **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">GoogleDocs PRESENTATIONS **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/11/13 & 11/12/13 **


 * 2.** ** Click this link ** to read over ** THE EXPLANATION ** of the assignment again.

**3**. **Login to Study Island**:
 * click "PA Programs"
 * click "8th Grade"
 * click "Reading"
 * **YOU WILL RECEIVE __10 POINTS__ FOR EACH BLUE RIBBON YOU EARN!**


 * 4. EXIT SLIP must be submitted at class's end.**


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/8/13 **


 * -** Examine another **sample presentation** from last year. The keys to a good presentation:
 * **PROOF you've read the story** (not just assembled pictures)
 * **NEAT and PLEASING** to look at
 * **CLEAR** when you **explain** the story to us

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">SILENT reading **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;"> and **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">GoogleDocs PRESENTATIONS **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">.

- **Click this link** to read over **THE EXPLANATION** of the assignment again.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/7/13 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- REVIEW grammar page 53 **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">(for those concerned about the impending 100 point test...probably next WED the 13th.)

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">SILENT reading **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;"> and **<span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">GoogleDocs PRESENTATIONS **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">.

- **Click this link** to read over **THE EXPLANATION** of the assignment again.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- **SILENT reading** and **GoogleDocs PRESENTATIONS**.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/6/13 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- Examine a **sample PRESENTATION** from last year. What's good? What's not so good?

- Click this link to read over **an explanation** of the assignment again.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">11/4/13 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">- silent reading in independent novels and the beginnings of the GOOGLEDocs Presentations.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: HelveticaNeue,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">-use their composition books/ journals to write out the material to be included on each SLIDE.

11/1/13 1. Independent novel assignment...
 * based on the book you were supposed to have selected at the library yesterday.
 * but many simply did not select books.
 * even though it's a 'computer' assignment, you will use the journals until that time, if any, you can handle computer use
 * these are your assigned seats for homeroom and first period

2. Here is a [|link to the assignment].

10/31/13 1. Staple together and Submit
 * 1) pages 200 - 214
 * 2) pages 215 - 238
 * 3) pages 239 - 253

2. Read the finale (254 - 281) aloud

10/28 & 29/13

1. MONSTER - review questions for 185 - 200.

2. MONSTER - questions review #3 - #5 for pages 201 - 214.

3. MONSTER - SILENT reading and answer questions 1 - 5 for 215 to 238.


 * 10/25/13**
 * POOR BEHAVIOR for the sub. All is on the white board.**


 * 10/24/13**
 * 1. SILENT READING:** pages 172 - 185 and answer questions 1 - 5 INDEPENDENTLY. (We will discuss them tomorrow in class.).


 * 2. READ ALOUD: pages 185 - 200.** (Answer questions 1 - 5 if time permits)
 * BOBO = Aba
 * JUDGE = Jordan
 * PETROCELLI= Danielle
 * BRIGGS = Aidan
 * O'BRIEN = McKalyla
 * CARTOON MAN = Jayden


 * 10/23/13**
 * 1. MONSTER: pages 161 - 171 (aloud)**
 * Petrocelli vs. Briggs (by way of Mrs. Henry).
 * Is Mr. Henry lying on the witness stand?


 * 2. Discuss questions 4 - 7.**


 * 10/21/13**

**1. Review:** Why did Miss O'Brien tell Steve he should have said, "I didn't do it," instead of "I'm not guilty"?


 * 2. Answer questions 6, 7, and 8. **

**3. SILENT READING 149 - 172** (and answers to questions 1 - 7 in writing).


 * 10/2/13**

=Warm Up:= =Create a list of adjectives about your character. You can use your Character Traits Chart from yesterday to come up with a list of these adjectives.=
 * MONSTER**

= = =Create a new and improved list of character traits/adjectives for your character, then create a list for another character from your character's point of view! How do you think your character might think of one of the others?=
 * 1) Finish presenting mugshot/head shot posters.
 * 2) Online Thesaurus/Dictionary tutorial
 * thesaurus.com
 * dictionary.com

=Exit Ticket: Complete the matching characters activity.=


 * 10/1/13**


 * MONSTER**

"Action is character." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
 * Warm Up:** What does this mean?


 * 1) Character Traits Chart-- Find the actions from the book that display a character's personality traits. Use textual evidence (quotes from the book). You should be using the same character that you created a mugshot/head shot for with your partner.
 * 2) Present your character's mugshot or head shot.


 * 9/30/13**


 * MONSTER**

Characterization- How a character is portrayed by the author

**Character Posters:**

 * 1) ===What you will be doing: **You will be paired up with a partner. You are to create a mugshot or a head shot for the character that you are assigned. Your mugshot/head shot should include some sort of symbol that gives us a clue as to which character this is. These will be posted on the wall as a reference while we read.**===

Salvatore Zinzi- Julian, Dominic, and Markel

 * 9/27/13**

Library Visit- return overdue books, pick a new one to read Silent reading- explain what you have been reading in your journal


 * 9/26/13**


 * MONSTER**

Guided Reading (pages 74-88)
 * Is Steven guilty already? Are the jurors showing a prejudice, or a prejudgement, toward Steve, since he is a black teenager?


 * 9/25/13**


 * MONSTER**

1. Video Reenactment- How do you know the scene has changed? How do you know this is a flashback?

2. Read together- pages 65-73

3. Flashback/Scene Change worksheet

4. List of "Key Words" to know when a scene is changing.


 * 9/24/13**


 * MONSTER**

1. What are 2 stories (or testimonies) that witnesses have told during the trial? How do they show that Steve is innocent or how do they show that Steve is guilty?

2. Flashback Scenes/Trial Scenes- what are some? Who was involved in this scene? How is it important?

1. Complete character log. Who are these characters? 2. Go over Story Map. What is the setting of the story? What is the problem? What are some themes?
 * 9/23/13**
 * MONSTER**
 * Theme: repeated ideas or topics (think of "theme parks")


 * 9/20/13**


 * MONSTER**


 * 1) What are some of the main themes we have come across?
 * 2) Read pages 45-64 silently and complete guided reading questions.
 * Don't forget to add words to your courtroom and film term lists!


 * 9/18/13**


 * MONSTER**
 * **finish up to p. 28 (same parts)**
 * **courtroom 'lingo' and terms**
 * **silent reading pages 28 - 35**


 * 9/13/13 & 9/16/13**


 * FINAL JOURNAL ENTRY (worth 20 points). **


 * 1. Write a one to two page SUMMARY and RECOMMENDATION of the book you have been reading. **
 * Explain the basic idea of WHAT it's about.
 * Explain who the main characters are and WHAT they are trying to do.
 * Explain who or what is getting in their way OR the main PLOT that drives the story along.
 * GIVE IT A RATING and recommend it or not to other readers:
 * 4 STARS = superb
 * 3 STARS = good
 * 2 STARS = sort of readable
 * 1 STAR = there's no way you'll ever want to finish it.


 * 2. Be prepared to share your insights with your fellow classmates (yes, we'll even use the mic). **