1st English 4 College Prep
Senior Instructions - Medallion Ceremony
Wednesday May 17, 7pm
Location: Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College
1120 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Speakers: arrive at 4:30pm
Seniors: arrive at 5pm
Doors Open for Parents: 6:30pm
CLASS A UNIFORM
Wednesday May 17, 7pm
Location: Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College
1120 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Speakers: arrive at 4:30pm
Seniors: arrive at 5pm
Doors Open for Parents: 6:30pm
CLASS A UNIFORM
Vocabulary Chapters 25-30 Activities Due Friday, May 5, 2017 @ 2:00pm
This will be the last time the grades will be checked for Vocabulary. Any completed after this date and time will not be graded. |
Agenda 5/9/2017
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Importance of Being Earnest Citations
The Importance of Being Earnest. Dir. Oliver Parker. Perf. Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Rupert Everret,
Reese WItherspoon. Miramax, 2002. DVD.
Wilde, Oscar. The Importance of Being Earnest. Clayton, DE: Prestwick house, 2006. Play.
The Importance of Being Earnest. Dir. Oliver Parker. Perf. Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Rupert Everret,
Reese WItherspoon. Miramax, 2002. DVD.
Wilde, Oscar. The Importance of Being Earnest. Clayton, DE: Prestwick house, 2006. Play.
Agenda 4/27/2017
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Agenda 4/25/2017
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Agenda 4/21/2017
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Agenda 4/19/2017
TED Talk- Looks Aren't Everything!
No Quiz Today
Finish Reading- Importance of Being Earnest
TED Talk- Looks Aren't Everything!
No Quiz Today
Finish Reading- Importance of Being Earnest
Agenda 4/17/2017
Vocab Ch 28 Definitions IOBE- Plickrs Quiz Continue Reading- Importance of Being Earnest |
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To get ideas for your TED Talk see the video below:
Agenda 4/12/2017
Vocab Ch 27 Definitions
Satire Quiz- Plickrs
Essay Assignments Information
Importance of Being Earnest- Activity Packet (due April 28, 2017)
600 Pts for packet instead of Exam over Play.
Vocab Ch 27 Definitions
Satire Quiz- Plickrs
Essay Assignments Information
Importance of Being Earnest- Activity Packet (due April 28, 2017)
600 Pts for packet instead of Exam over Play.
Agenda 4/6/2017
Oscar Wilde Biography Quiz
Satire Notes (Quiz 4/12/2017)
Begin Reading the PlayGuided Notes Worksheet
Oscar Wilde Biography Quiz
Satire Notes (Quiz 4/12/2017)
- Guided Notes Worksheet
Begin Reading the PlayGuided Notes Worksheet
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Beginning of Qtr 4
7 Weeks Left for Class of 2017
7 Weeks Left for Class of 2017
Agenda 3/29/2017
Qtr 4 Expectations
Revisit Grading Policy
Assignment List
Get out Boards and Markers
Questions on The Curse of Frankenstein SNL
Answer questions on your boards and upload
Qtr 4 Expectations
Revisit Grading Policy
Assignment List
Get out Boards and Markers
Questions on The Curse of Frankenstein SNL
Answer questions on your boards and upload
Unit 3 Module 3
LAFS.1112.W.1.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
LAFS.1112.W.1.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
March 28, 2017- End of 3rd Qtr
AGENDA 3/27/2017
Last Chance to Submit Work for the grading period.
All missing work must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
Last Chance to Submit Work for the grading period.
All missing work must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
Amnesty Day 3- Friday, March 17, 2017
Agenda 3/14/2017
Get laptop from Black Cart
Vocabulary Ch 24 Definitions (Activities due 3/17/2017)
Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)
Share with McDonald
CHECK GRADES AFTER FEB 24th,
COMPLETE ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS FOR AMNESTY DAY.
Get laptop from Black Cart
Vocabulary Ch 24 Definitions (Activities due 3/17/2017)
Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)
Share with McDonald
CHECK GRADES AFTER FEB 24th,
COMPLETE ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS FOR AMNESTY DAY.
Agenda 3/10/2017
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Complete the Outline- Personal Reflective Narrative
2. Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)
Share with McDonald
3. Vocabulary Ch 23 Activities Due Today.
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Complete the Outline- Personal Reflective Narrative
2. Work on Essay (Essay due 3/17/2017)
Share with McDonald
3. Vocabulary Ch 23 Activities Due Today.
Agenda 3/8/2017
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Journal 10 (Due by end of class)
2. Personal Reflection 2 Questions
3. Begin writing Personal Reflection Essay
Get Laptop from Black Cart
1. Journal 10 (Due by end of class)
2. Personal Reflection 2 Questions
3. Begin writing Personal Reflection Essay
- create essay in Google Docs or Office 365 and share
- Cover Page
- Times new roman 10-12 pt font double spaced
- 1000 words
Agenda 3/6/2017
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Test List- Report to BHS Media
Shayne |
ACT Testing- Report to BHS Media
Shayne Erik Milagros Flavio Cierra |
AMNESTY DAY 2- Friday, February 24, 2017
Agenda 2/24/2017
Get Laptops out (need 1 for each table/group) Get out Literature Books 1. "The Aims of the Spectator" p. 682
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Senior Job Shadow Days:
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Agenda 2/22/2017
Get Laptop out (BLACK CART) and Green Literature Book
1. Vocabulary Ch 22 Definitions (Activities Due 2/24/2017)
2. WS 7: Elizabeth Barret Browning and "Sonnet 43"
Get Laptop out (BLACK CART) and Green Literature Book
1. Vocabulary Ch 22 Definitions (Activities Due 2/24/2017)
2. WS 7: Elizabeth Barret Browning and "Sonnet 43"
- Biography video
- Sonnet 43
- Must be submitted by the end of class
Unit 3- Module 2- Developing Ideas through Text Structure
Essential Question- How does the author’s use of text structure affect the clarity of the meaning of the text?
Standard- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. (LAFS.RI.1.2 LAFS.RI.1.3 LAFS.RI.2.6)
Essential Question- How does the author’s use of text structure affect the clarity of the meaning of the text?
Standard- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. (LAFS.RI.1.2 LAFS.RI.1.3 LAFS.RI.2.6)
Agenda 2/17/2017
Complete any missing work for class.
Vocabulary Ch 21 due by end of class
Journal 8 Due 2/22/2017
Complete any missing work for class.
Vocabulary Ch 21 due by end of class
Journal 8 Due 2/22/2017
Agenda 2/15/2017
Get out laptops and Green Literature Books
1. Close Reading "My Last Duchess" p.979-980
2. Online worksheet 6 for "My Last Duchess"
3. Finish Journal 7 and Vocabulary Activities
Get out laptops and Green Literature Books
1. Close Reading "My Last Duchess" p.979-980
2. Online worksheet 6 for "My Last Duchess"
3. Finish Journal 7 and Vocabulary Activities
Agenda 2/13/2017
Get out Laptops and Green Literature Books
Get out Laptops and Green Literature Books
- Vocabulary Ch 21 Definitions (Activities due 2/17/2017)
- "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" p560 (close reading)
- Online Worksheet 5 on "Eve's Apology . . ."
- Journal 7 Due by the end of class
Agenda 2/9/2017
Get Laptops from BLACK CART
1. Get your Essays from the Blue Fabric Box
2. Begin Typing your Expository Essay based on what you wrote 2/7/2017
Get Laptops from BLACK CART
1. Get your Essays from the Blue Fabric Box
2. Begin Typing your Expository Essay based on what you wrote 2/7/2017
- Create in Google Apps or Office 365 and share with Major McDonald
- Essay is due by the end of class
- Title: Essay 2-Expository Essay- Last Name- 1
- Times New Roman
- 10-12 pt font
- 500-750 words
Agenda 2/7/2017 - Maj McDonald is out today.
1. Vocabulary Ch 20 Definitions (activities due 2/10/2017)
2. Expository Essay (Due 2/9/2017)
1. Vocabulary Ch 20 Definitions (activities due 2/10/2017)
2. Expository Essay (Due 2/9/2017)
- Look at the prompts on the Handout and Choose your favorite
- On the back of the handout is a graphic organizer to fill in
- Begin Writing your essay on the papers provided.(pen or pencil)
- These will be collected at the end of class.
Agenda 2/3/2017
Get Out Laptops/Remind App
1. Article "The Flip Side of Internet Fame"
Close Reading & Class Discussion
Article Questions (Due by end of class)
2. Journal 5 (Due 2/7/2017)
3. Complete Vocabulary Ch 19 Activities
Get Out Laptops/Remind App
1. Article "The Flip Side of Internet Fame"
Close Reading & Class Discussion
Article Questions (Due by end of class)
2. Journal 5 (Due 2/7/2017)
3. Complete Vocabulary Ch 19 Activities
2/3/2017 AMNESTY DAY 1:
All Missing Work Assigned between 1/17/2017 and 2/1/2017 must be turned in by 2/3/2017. All late work will earn half credit unless otherwise marked by teacher.
All Missing Work Assigned between 1/17/2017 and 2/1/2017 must be turned in by 2/3/2017. All late work will earn half credit unless otherwise marked by teacher.
Unit 3 Module 1
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How can I learn the meaning of words and phrases in the text?
- How can the use of figurative, connotative, and technical meanings help me understand the meaning of the text?
- How does the author refine the definitions of key terms throughout the text?
Agenda 2/1/2017
Get Out Laptops
1. Remind App
2. Article "What your supermarket knows about you"
Get Out Laptops
1. Remind App
2. Article "What your supermarket knows about you"
- Close reading
- Class Discussion
- Questions over article (due by end of class)
Agenda 1/30/2017
Get Out Laptops
1. Vocabulary Ch 19 Definitions
2. Work on Cause and Effect Essay (Due by end of class 1/30/2017)
Get Out Laptops
1. Vocabulary Ch 19 Definitions
2. Work on Cause and Effect Essay (Due by end of class 1/30/2017)
- Make sure to share the file with teacher
- Make sure there is a coverpage
- Times New Roman- Double Spaced- 10-12 pt font
Agenda 1/26/2017
Get out Laptops
1.. Get out or Open the two articles "How Flowers Changed . . " and "The Movie that changed . . ."
2. Cause and Effect- Essay (Due 1/30/2017 at the end of class)
Get out Laptops
1.. Get out or Open the two articles "How Flowers Changed . . " and "The Movie that changed . . ."
2. Cause and Effect- Essay (Due 1/30/2017 at the end of class)
- Cause and Effect Essay- Guide
- Explain a moment or event which changed your life
- Essay is 750-1000 words in length
- Double Spaced- Times New Roman- 10-12 pt
- Name your essay - "Cause Effect-Last Name- 1"
Agenda 1/24/2014
Get out Laptop
1. Vocabulary Ch 18 Definitions
2. Read the Essay "How Flowers Changes the World" as a Group at your table
3. Discuss these questions:
6. Plagiarism Journal 2 (due 1/26/2017)
7. Work on Vocabulary Activities for CH 18 (due 1/27/2017)
Get out Laptop
1. Vocabulary Ch 18 Definitions
2. Read the Essay "How Flowers Changes the World" as a Group at your table
3. Discuss these questions:
- Describe the reproductive advances of gymnosperms in comparison to mosses and ferns.
- Describe the reproductive advances of angiosperms in comparison to gymnosperms.
- Place the following in the correct evolutionary sequence, from oldest to most recent: gymnosperms, ferns, algae, angiosperms.
- Describe the adaptations of the following plant parts: pollen, seeds, fruits.
- Explain the impact of the flowering plants on the animal kingdom.
6. Plagiarism Journal 2 (due 1/26/2017)
7. Work on Vocabulary Activities for CH 18 (due 1/27/2017)
Agenda 1/20/2017
Get Laptops Out
1. Close Reading "The Movie that Changed My Life"
2. Answer Questions on the essay on WS 1 (Due 1/24/2017)
3. Journal 2 (Due 1/26/2017)
Get Laptops Out
1. Close Reading "The Movie that Changed My Life"
2. Answer Questions on the essay on WS 1 (Due 1/24/2017)
3. Journal 2 (Due 1/26/2017)
Agenda 1/18/2017
BEGINNING OF 2nd SEMESTER
1. Vocabulary Ch 17 Definitions (Activities Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
2. New Grading Policy
3. Plagiarism Presentation
4. Journal 1 (Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
BEGINNING OF 2nd SEMESTER
1. Vocabulary Ch 17 Definitions (Activities Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
2. New Grading Policy
3. Plagiarism Presentation
4. Journal 1 (Due Mon. 1/23/2017)
Agenda 1/12/2017
LAST DAY TO MAKE UP WORK
Any work you owe me must be made up today.
Grades are due tomorrow by noon.
No Extensions!!!!
LAST DAY TO MAKE UP WORK
Any work you owe me must be made up today.
Grades are due tomorrow by noon.
No Extensions!!!!
Agenda 1/10/2017
Place cell phones in backpacks
Place backpacks at front and back of classroom
Get a Laptop from the Cart and Login
MACBETH Exam
No Notes!
If you are caught with a cell phone or other device while the exam is still in progress, you will earn a "0" on the exam and a referral for cheating
Place cell phones in backpacks
Place backpacks at front and back of classroom
Get a Laptop from the Cart and Login
MACBETH Exam
No Notes!
If you are caught with a cell phone or other device while the exam is still in progress, you will earn a "0" on the exam and a referral for cheating
MACBETH Extra Credit (Due by 1/14/2017 @ 12:00 pm)
Macbeth Characters and Leadership Styles
Macbeth Characters and Leadership Styles
Agenda 1/6/2017
Macbeth study guide- Within your group, you will complete the studyguide for Macbeth
Macbeth Test will be 1/10/2017
Macbeth study guide- Within your group, you will complete the studyguide for Macbeth
Macbeth Test will be 1/10/2017
Agenda 1/4/2017
MACBETH ESSAY/SPEECH Due TODAY!!!!
As a class, we will watch the speeches submitted for a grade.
Macbeth Exam 1/6/2017
MACBETH ESSAY/SPEECH Due TODAY!!!!
As a class, we will watch the speeches submitted for a grade.
Macbeth Exam 1/6/2017
Agenda 12/16/2016
Help Clean up the Parade Field
Journal 10 needs to be completed by 18 of you!!!!
Finish Vocabulary Ch 16 Activities
Share Macbeth Essay with Major McDonald in Office 365
Help Clean up the Parade Field
Journal 10 needs to be completed by 18 of you!!!!
Finish Vocabulary Ch 16 Activities
Share Macbeth Essay with Major McDonald in Office 365
Agenda 12/14/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
- Chapter 16 Vocabulary activities are due by the end of the week.
- Watch Macbeth Act 5
- After watching Act 5, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scence (Find text of Act 5 here)
- Complete the Act 5 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
- Who is in this scene?
- What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
- What are the characters doing?
- Why are the characters doing these things?
- How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/12/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
- Chapter 16 Vocabulary activities are due by the end of the week.
- Watch Macbeth Act 4
- After watching Act 4, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scence (Find text of Act 4 here)
- Complete the Act 4 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
- Macbeth essay and scenes assignment
- Who is in this scene?
- What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
- What are the characters doing?
- Why are the characters doing these things?
- How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/8/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
- Watch Act 3 Macbeth
- After watching Act 3, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene (Find text of Act 3 here)
- Complete the Act 3 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
- Who is in this scene?
- What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
- What are the characters doing?
- Why are the characters doing these things?
- How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/6/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
- Vocabulary Ch 15 Definitions
- Watch Act 2 of Macbeth
- After watching Act 2, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene (Find text of Act 2 here)
- Complete the Act 2 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
- Who is in this scene?
- What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
- What are the characters doing?
- Why are the characters doing these things?
- How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 12/2/2016
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Get out Literature Books
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out Literature Books
- Journal Entry 10 - 100+ words
- Watch Act 1 of Macbeth
- After watching Act 1, as a group you will use the book to summarize each scene
- Complete the Act 1 Scene Summaries in this Worksheet
- Who is in this scene?
- What is the setting? (location, room, time period, etc.)
- What are the characters doing?
- Why are the characters doing these things?
- How does the playwright make the scene move or draw your attention?
Agenda 11/30/2016
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Get out laptops and login to this page.
- Journal Entry 9 - 100+ words
- Open Worksheet on Themes, Motifs & Symbols in Macbeth
- Open Sparknotes Page on Macbeth Themes, Motifs & Symbols.
- Answer the Questions on the Worksheet using the information from Sparknotes
- Complete Vocabulary Ch 14 Activities by the end of Class today
Agenda 11/28/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get Literature Books.
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get Literature Books.
- Journal Entry 8 - 100+ words
- Vocabulary Ch 14 Definitions
- Introduction to Shakespeare's Macbeth
- Complete online worksheet while watching the video
Agenda 11/17/2016
Get out laptops and login to this page
Get out laptops and login to this page
- Vocabulary Ch 13 Activities (complete by end of class)
- Journal Entry 7 - 100+ words
- Work on Argumentative Essay Writing Assignment
- Argumentative Essay Due 11/28/2016
Agenda 11/15/2016
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Get out laptops and login to this page
- Vocabulary Ch 13 definitions
- Journal Entry 6 - 100+ words
- Work on Argumentative Essay Writing Assignment
- Argumentative Essay Due 11/28/2016
Agenda 11/10/2016
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Agenda 11/8/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this Page
Get Out Laptops and Login to this Page
- Journal Entry 4 - 100+ Words
- Read "The Case for Torture"
- Answer these questions about the passage. You may work with your table mates to answer the questions.
- Complete Vocabulary Activities Online for Ch 9-12
Agenda 11/2/2016
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Get Out Laptops and Login to this page
- Journal Entry 3-100+ Words
- "Why the M Word Matters to Me" close reading and whole class analysis
- Complete online vocabulary activities
Agenda 10/31/2016
Get Out Laptops and Login to this Page 1. Vocabulary CH 11 Definitions 2. Journal Entry 2-100+ Words 3. "The Raven" poem, video and questions |
Agenda 10/27/2016
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Agenda 10/25/2016
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Test List for 10/27/2016
Valentina Miller - Lab 2 Erik Saltos - Lab 2 Milagros Sanchez - Lab 2 Test List 10/25/2016 Report to BHS Media Center
Jessica Kolodziej - Lab 1 Elliott Lyle - Lab 1 Erik Saltos - Middle Milagros Sanchez - Conf Rm Flavio Santamaria - Conf Rm Josef Thompson - Right Marcus Wright - Left |
Agenda 10/19/2016
LAST DAY OF THE 1st QTR
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Test List 10/19/2016
Lyn Castillo- BHS Media Center Front Valentina Miller - BHS Media Center Conf Rm |
Agenda 10/14/2016
RESEARCH PAPER EXTENSION: Due 10/14/2016 by 5:00 pm
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Major McDonald will be available after school until 3:00 pm on 10/14/2016 |
Agenda 10/12/2016
RESEARCH PAPER EXTENSION: Due 10/14/2016
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Testing at BHS Media
Jessica Kolodziej (Lab 1) Elliott Lyle (Lab 1) Erik Saltos (Middle) Milagros Sanchez (Conf Rm) Flavio Santamaria (Conf Rm) Josef Thompson (Right) Marcus Wright (Left) |
Agenda 10/10/2016
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Get out Laptops and login to this page
- Research Paper Due by end of class
- Vocabulary Ch 1-8 Activities are due by 10/14/2016
- Journals Due by 10/14/2016
Agenda 10/4/2016
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Peer Editing Advice Options
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Agenda 9/30/2016
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Get out Laptops and Login to this page
- Work on research and fill in the information for your outline
- Completed Outline is due by the END OF CLASS
- Complete your research and make sure your Work CIted Page is updated
- If a part of the outline is not found in your research, delete it
Agenda 9/28/2016
Get out Laptops and Login to this page
Get out Laptops and Login to this page
- Work on research and fill in the information for your outline
- Outline is Due 9/30/2016
- If a part of the outline is not found in your research, delete it
Agenda 9/26/2016
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Thesis Statement:
Currently, I am researching possible career paths and determining key requirements and advantages of my chosen field: ____________________. I have decided to research educational requirements, salary potential, and job opportunities. |
Agenda 9/22/2016
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Agenda 9/20/2016
Get out Devices and Login to this page Get a Literature Book
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Agenda 9/15/2016
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Agenda 9/13/2016
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Agenda 9/9/2016
- Complete Weebly about yourself and share with McDonald
- Work on Essay about yourself
- Complete Chapter 4 vocabulary activities
Agenda 9/7/2016
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Agenda 9/2/2016
- Get out laptops
- Complete Any Unfinished Vocabulary Activities through Ch 3
- Complete Any Unfinished Journals
- Work on SWAY
- Work on First Writing Assignment.
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Agenda 8/29/2016
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Write a Summary using 5 W's and H
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Agenda 8/25/2016
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How does Dave Barry use Literary Devices to create humor?
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Agenda 8/23/2016
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Journal 3:
Answer one of the questions below: - Are you a worrier? Is there a particular worry that you can’t shake? How do you cope with worry? - Dear Past Me . . . - Dear Future Me . . . |
Agenda 8/19/2016
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Agenda 8/17/2016
- Review Class Procedures
- Collect School Paperwork
- Unpack first assignment
- Complete Journal 1
- SWAY- Where do I come from?
- Create a SWAY about yourself
- 15-20 sections with pictures
- Complete Vocab Ch 1 Activities
Agenda 8/15/2016
- Review School Paperwork
- Review Class Procedures
- Review Class Syllabus
- Vocabulary
- Vocab Ch 1 Definitions
- Complete Vocabulary Prestest www.townsendpress.net (Due 8/19/2016)
- Complete ch 1 Vocabulary Activites www.townsendpress.net (Due 8/19/2016)