Language Arts III Fundamentals (Period 2) Assignments

Thursday, June 04, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 18 Quiz is tomorrow

b. Check-in: SEA & TGOW text

c. TGOW Character Decisions “Editor-ready” Perfect Draft due tomorrow!

d. Language Arts Notebook checks are imminent!

2. Assignment Check/Review: Wordly Wise 18

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

1. Reminder: Bring Scope English Anthology and The Grapes of Wrath texts tomorrow for check in!

2. Due: Revised T Charts

3. Writing Assignment: TGOW Character Decisions Rough Draft; Double space; in ink; Clinchers for all body paragraphs; Word Processed preferred; No Conclusion Paragraph- due tomorrow!

Monday, June 01, 2009

1. Reminders: TGOW Final T-Chart is due by end of period!

2. Questions: TGOW Chapter 6-10

3. Assignment con’t: Wordly Wise 18 Exercise; Use each verb as the Active Predicate in a PARTICIPIAL PHRASE, SUBORDINATE CLAUSE and INFINITIVE PHRASE Interrupter Sentence- due Thursday!

Friday, May 29, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 17 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is today

b. TGOW Chapter 6-10 Comprehension Exam is Tuesday. It includes Vocabulary. Study!

c. TGOW Decisions Chart & T-Chart due

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 10

3. Writing Project: TGOW T-Chart; revise as needed- due Monday!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 17 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Friday, 5th Period

c. Wordly Wise 18 exercise is postponed until next week!

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 9

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 10; Complete the Glossary, Read and Complete “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 102- due tomorrow!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 17 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Friday, 5th Period

b. TGOW Decisions Chart & T-Chart in process

c. Wordly Wise 18 exercise is postponed until next week!

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 8

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 9; Complete the Glossary, Read and Complete “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 101- due tomorrow!

Friday, May 22, 2009

1. Reminder: TGOW Chapter 8 must be completed by Tuesday!

2. Assignment Review con’t: Wordly Wise 17 Exercise

3. Quiz/Correct: Wordly Wise 17

Thursday, May 21, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 17 Quiz is tomorrow! Study!

b. Update your TGOW “Decisions Chart” & T- Chart

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 17 p. 34-35 ; complete as directed- due in 10 minutes

3. Assignment Check/Review: Wordly Wise 17; Sentences on right board?

4. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 8

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 17 is due tomorrow!

b. Update your TGOW “Decisions Chart” & T- Chart

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 7

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 8 p. 65; Respond to the Quickwrite. Complete the Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 101- due tomorrow!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

1. Notes/Discussion: Parenthetical Interrupters

2. Assignment check: TGOW Chapter 6

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 7 p. 55; Complete the Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 100- due end of period!

4. Assignment con’t: Wordly Wise 17- due Thursday!

Monday, May 18, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. TGOW Chapter 6 is due tomorrow!

b. TGOW Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Exam makeup deadline is Tuesday, 5th Period

2. Assignment: Wordly Wise 17 p. 101; Study glossary handout. Complete Exercise A-D as directed. For Exercise E, spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the active predicate in a Parenthetical Interrupter (ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PREPOSITIONAL PHRASEs) sentence- due Thursday!

Friday, May 15, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Bring your TGOW books each day!

b. TGOW Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Exam makeup deadline is Tuesday, 5th Period

2. Test Correct: Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Review Exam

3. Notes/Discussion: IVF Thesis Statements

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

c. TGOW Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Exam is tomorrow!

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 5

3. Writing Project: The Grapes of Wrath Unit Essay; see handout!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 4

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 5 p. 32; Complete the Quickwrite, Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 98- due end of period!

Monday, May 11, 2009

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 3

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 4 p. 19; Complete the Quickwrite, Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 97- due end of period!

Friday, May 08, 2009

2. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 2

3. Assignment: TGOW Chapter 3 p. 11; Complete the Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 96- due end of period!

Thursday, May 07, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 16 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Friday, 6th Period

b. Bring your TGOW books each day!

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 16 p. 32; Complete as directed- due in 10 minutes!

3. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 1

4. Assignment con’t: TGOW Chapter 2 p. 6-10; Complete the Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 95- due end of period!

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

6. Assignment Check/Review: TGOW Chapter 1 Quickwrite

7. Assignment con’t: TGOW Chapter 1 p. 1-5; Complete the Glossary, Read, and complete the “Reviewing Your Reading” p. 95- due tomorrow!

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

8. Reminder: Wordly Wise 16 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Friday, 6th Period

9. Quiz: Wordly Wise 16 & “R” checks

10. Assignment: SSR book

11. Assignment: The Grapes of Wrath text check-out & Introduction & Reading Comprehension Packet; Complete Chapter 1 Quickwrite as directed- due tomorrow!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 15 Quiz makeup/retake deadline is Thursday, 5th Period

b. Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Review Exam is tomorrow!

2. Assignment Check/Review Activity: Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Feud

3. Assignment: STAR Testing Prep 3; Ask questions. Complete as directed- due in class

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 15 Quiz makeup/retake deadline is Thursday, 5th Period

b. Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Crossword due tomorrow; Study for tomorrow’s “test”

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: STAR Testing Prep 1; Ask questions. Complete as directed- due in class

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 15 Quiz makeup/retake deadline is Thursday, 5th Period

b. Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Crossword due Thursday

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: STAR Testing Prep 1; Ask questions. Complete as directed- due in class

Monday, April 20, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Bring SSR book tomorrow

b. Wordly Wise 15 Quiz makeup/retake deadline is Thursday, 5th Period

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Correct: Wordly Wise 15 Quiz

4. Assignment: Wordly Wise Chapter 5 Crossword (due Thursday); Flashcards for EC due Friday!

Friday, April 10, 2009

1. Reminder: Have a SAFE and enjoyable Spring Break!

2. Quiz & Check: Wordly Wise 15

Thursday, April 09, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 15 Quiz is tomorrow!

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 15 p. 30 ; Complete as directed. Use your strategies for #2, #5, #6- due in 10 minutes!

3. Assignment Check: Wordly Wise 15; Sentences on RIGHT BOARD???

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

1. Reminder: Assignment: Wordly Wise 15 due Thursday!

2. Notes/Discussion con’t: SWP Diagnostics

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

2. Notes/Handout: Subordinate Clause Openers

3. Notes/Discussion: SWP Diagnostics

Monday, April 06, 2009

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: Wordly Wise 15 p. 88; Study Glossary List. Complete Exercises A-D as directed. For Exercise E, spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the Active Predicate in a Subordinate Clause Opener sentence- due Thursday!

Friday, April 03, 2009

1. Reminders: bring Wordly Wise and SSR books on Monday

2. Assignment Review con’t & Quiz: Wordly Wise 14

Thursday, April 02, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 14 Quiz is tomorrow!

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 14 p. 28-29; Complete as directed- due in 10 minutes

3. Assignment Check/ Review: Wordly Wise 14 Exercises; Sentences on right board?

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 13 Quiz Retake/makeup deadline is Thursday, 6th Period

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: Wordly Wise 14 p. ; Study Glossary List. Complete Exercises A-D as directed. For Exercise E, spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the ACTIVE PREDICATE in a Gerund Opener Sentence- due Thursday!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 13 Quiz Retake/makeup deadline is Thursday, 6th Period

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: Wordly Wise 14 p. ; Study Glossary List. Complete Exercises A-D as directed. For Exercise E, spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the ACTIVE PREDICATE in a Gerund Opener Sentence- due Thursday!

Monday, March 30, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 14 will be due on Thursday!

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Check: Language Arts Notebook

4. Correct: Wordly Wise 13 Quiz; Retake/makeup deadline is Thursday, 6th Period

5. Due: E. F. Stage 6 Decisions Essay Revised Final Draft

Thursday, March 26, 2009

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 13 p. 26-27; Complete as directed- due in 10 minutes

3. Assignment Check/Review: Wordly Wise 13; quiz is tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 13 is due tomorrow!

b. When you receive your editing score, your Revised Final Draft is due two days later!

c. Language Arts Notebook checks are imminent!

d. Signed essays turned in today or later are considered late and will receive a credit deduction!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

1. Reminders:

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment; Wordly Wise 13 p. 77 ; Study Glossary List. Complete Exercises A-D as directed. For Exercise E, spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the Active Predicate in a Gerund Opener sentence- due Thursday!

 

Monday, March 23, 2009

4. Reminders:

5. Test Correct: Wordly Wise Chapter 4

6. Writing Project: Final Revised Ethan Frome Decisions Essay Project is due Wednesday! This is worth 20% of your semester grade!

Friday, March 20, 2009

1. Reminder:

a. Flash Cards for EC due

b. Signed essays are due by end of period!

2. Test: Wordly Wise Chapter 4 Review Exam

Thursday, March 19, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise Chapter 4 Crossword Review Exam is tomorrow! Flash Cards for extra credit due Friday!

2. Review Activity?: Wordly Wise Feud

3. Writing Assignment con’t: EF Character Decisions 1st Perfect Draft Group Editing; Signed essays are due by end of period!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 12 Retake/Makeup deadline is Thursday, 6th Period

b. Wordly Wise Chapter 4 Crossword- due Thursday! Flash Cards for extra credit due Friday!

2. Writing Assignment con’t: EF Character Decisions 1st Perfect Draft Group Editing; Signed essays are due by end of period!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

3. Reminder: Wordly Wise 12 Retake/Makeup deadline is Thursday, 6th Period

4. Assignment: SSR book

5. Assignment: Wordly Wise Chapter 4 Crossword- due Thursday! Flash Cards for extra credit due Friday!

6. Writing Assignment: EF Character Decisions 1st Perfect Draft Group Editing; Proofread and correct all group members 1st Perfect draft according to the rules and requirements. When the draft is truly perfect, sign it at the bottom. All group members will be awarded the same editing grade based upon the average of all editing scores! Signed essays are due by end of period tomorrow!

Monday, March 16, 2009

1. Assignment Review con’t: Wordly Wise 12

2. Quiz: Wordly Wise 12

3. Due: EF Character Decisions 1st Perfect Draft

Friday, March 13, 2009

1. Reminder: EF Character Decisions 1st Perfect Draft is due Monday

2. Needs Assessment: Meeting with Counselor

3. Assignment Review con’t: Wordly Wise 12

Thursday, March 12, 2009

1. Reminders:

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 12 p. 24-25; Complete as directed. Lessons 10-12 Assignment Check - due in 10 minutes!

3. Assignment Check/Review: Wordly Wise 12; Sentences on board? Quiz tomorrow!

4. Writing Assignment con’t: EF Character Decisions Rough Draft; Summary Conclusion (see notes & board)! Add to 1st Perfect Draft

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 12 due tomorrow

b. SWP Lessons 10-12 due tomorrow!

2. Writing Assignment con’t: EF Character Decisions Rough Draft with Transitional Devices (see notes & board)! Correct & add to Rough Draft as necessary- due tomorrow!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

1. Assignment con’t: SSR book!

2. Writing Assignment con’t: EF Character Decisions Rough Draft with Transitional Devices (see notes & board)! Correct & add to Rough Draft as necessary- due tomorrow!

Monday, March 09, 2009

1. Reminders: EF Character Decisions rough Draft with Clinchers is past due!

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment: Wordly Wise 12 p. 69; Study glossary handout. Complete Exercises A- D as directed. For Exercise E, spell each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the ACTIVE PREDICATE in a Present Participial Opener sentence- due Thursday!

Friday, March 06, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. bring SSR book on Monday

b. bring Wordly Wise book on Monday

2. Due: EF Character Decisions rough Draft with Clinchers (see notes & board)!

 

Thursday, March 05, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. due- T Chart Revisions

b. due tomorrow- EF Character Decisions rough Draft!

2. Film Viewing: Ethan Frome

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

1. Writing Assignment: Character Decisions Essay Rough Draft-

blue or black ink

double space

word processed recommended!

follow the approved T-Chart

due Friday!

2. Film Viewing: Ethan Frome

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

1. Reminders: Ethan Frome Unit Vocabulary and Chapter 5-Epilogue Comprehension Exams makeups deadline is Wednesday, 6th Period

2. Late/Revised Writing Assignment Due: Character Decisions Essay T-Chart

3. Film Viewing: Ethan Frome

Thursday, February 26, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. E. F. Unit Vocabulary Exam is tomorrow!

b. Step-up Phase 6 Lesson 1- Characters’ Decisions in Ethan Frome; T-Chart is due Monday!

2. Test: E. F. Chapter 5-Epilogue Comprehension Exam

3. Due: Decisions Chart

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

2. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Epilogue

3. Writing Project con’t: Step-up Phase 6 Lesson 1- Characters’ Decisions in Ethan Frome; T-Chart is due Monday!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

2. Assignment con’t: SSR book

3. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 9

4. Assignment: Ethan Frome Epilogue; Complete the Glossary. Read and complete Reading Comprehension- due tomorrow!

5. Daily Assignment con’t: Ethan Frome Character Decisions Chart 2- due Thursday!

Monday, February 23, 2009

1. Reminder: Language Arts Notebook Checks are imminent!

2. Daily Assignment con’t: Ethan Frome Character Decisions Chart

3. Assignment: SSR book

4. Assignment Review: Chapter 9 Quickwrite

5. Compensation Project Presentation:

E. F. Chapter 9 Dramatic Reading

6. Assignment con’t: E. F. Chapter 9

Friday, February 20, 2009

1. Reminder: Language Arts Notebook Checks are imminent!

2. Assignment Review con’t: E. F. Chapter 8

3. Daily Assignment con’t: Ethan Frome Character Decisions Chart

4. Daily Assignment: E. F. Chapter 9 Quickwrite “A Time of Desperation”

5. Compensation Project: E. F. Chapter 9 Dramatic Reading- due Monday

Thursday, February 19, 2009

1. Reminder: Language Arts Notebook Checks are imminent!

2. Writing Project con’t: Step-up Phase 6 Lesson 1- Characters’ Decisions in Ethan Frome; Continue to take notes & ask questions!

3. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 7 & 8

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 11 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Thursday, 6th period

b. Ethan Frome Chapters 7 & 8 Review is tomorrow!

c. Language Arts Notebook Checks are imminent!

2. Writing Project: Handout- Step-up Phase 6 Lesson 1- Characters’ Decisions in Ethan Frome; Begin work on the T Chart- due next week TBA

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 11 Quiz retakes/makeups deadline is Thursday, 5th period

2. Assignment: SSR book (not E. F.)

3. Assignment Check: Ethan Frome Chapter 7

4. Assignment: Ethan Frome Chapter 8; Complete the Glossary. Read and complete Reading Comprehension- due Thursday!

Friday, February 13, 2009

1. Reminder: E. F. Chapter 7 is due Tuesday!

2. Assignment Review con’t: Wordly Wise 11

3. Quiz: Wordly Wise 11- “R” Checks???

Thursday, February 12, 2009

1. Reminder:

a. Wordly Wise 11 Quiz is tomorrow!

b. E. F. Chapter 7 is due Tuesday!

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 11 p. 22-23 ; Complete as directed- due in 10 minutes!

3. Assignment Check: Wordly Wise 11 Exercise; Sentences on board???

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 11 Exercise is due tomorrow!

2. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 5 & 6

3. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Decisions Chart

4. Assignment: E. F. Chapter 7; Complete the Glossary. Read and complete Reading Comprehension- due Tuesday!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Ethan Frome Prologue thru Chapter 4 Exam makeup deadline is Thursday at lunch!

b. Wordly Wise 11 Exercise is due Thursday!

c. Assignment Check tomorrow: Decisions Chart!

2. Notes/Handout: Present Participial Phrase Openers

3. Assignment: Ethan Frome Chapter 5 & 6; Respond to Quickwrite. Complete the Glossary, Reading, and Reading Comprehension as directed- due tomorrow!

Monday, February 09, 2009

1. Assignment: SSR book

2. Discussion: Ethan Frome Prologue thru Chapter 4 Review

3. Comprehension Test: Ethan Frome Prologue-Chapter 4

4. Assignment: Wordly Wise 11 Exercise p. 64; Study Glossary handout. Complete Exercises A-D as directed. For Exercise E spell correctly each answer 3 times. Use each verb as the ACTIVE PREDICATE in a PRESENT PARTICIPIAL PHRASE OPENER sentence- due Thursday!

Friday, February 06, 2009

1. Reminder: Ethan Frome Prologue thru Chapter 4 Comprehension Exam on Monday! Study! Study! Study!

2. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 4

3. Essay Preparation: “Decisions Chart” continue to fill in

4. Discussion: “What is Cheating in a Relationship?” “Is Ethan Cheating or having an affair?”

Thursday, February 05, 2009

1. Reminder: Ethan Frome Prologue thru Chapter 4 Comprehension Exam on Monday! Study! Study! Study!

2. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 3

3. Essay Preparation: “Decisions Chart” continue to fill in

4. Assignment: E. F. Chapter 4; Respond to the Quickwrite. Complete Glossary as directed. Read and complete Reading Comprehension as directed! – due tomorrow!

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 10 quiz retake/makeup deadline is Thursday 6th period

2. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 2; “Decisions Chart”

3. Assignment: E. F. Chapter 3; Complete Glossary as directed. Read and complete Reading Comprehension as directed! – due tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 10 quiz retake/makeup deadline is Thursday 6th period

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Chapter 1

4. Assignment: E. F. Chapter 2; Complete Glossary as directed. Read and complete Reading Comprehension as directed! – due tomorrow!

Monday, February 02, 2009

1. Reminder: Wordly Wise 10 quiz retake/makeup deadline is Thursday 6th period

2. Assignment: SSR book

3. Assignment Check/Review: Ethan Frome Prologue

4. Assignment: E. F. Chapter 1; Complete Glossary as directed. Read and complete Reading Comprehension as directed! – due tomorrow!

Friday, January 30, 2009

1. Reminder: Ethan Frome Prologue is due Monday!

2. Assignment Check/Review con’t: Wordly Wise 10

3. Quiz: Wordly Wise 10; “R” Checks?

Thursday, January 29, 2009

1. Reminder:

a. Wordly Wise 10 Quiz is tomorrow!

b. Ethan Frome Prologue is due Monday!

2. Assignment: SWP Lesson 10 p. 20-21; Complete as directed- due in 10 minutes!

3. Assignment Check/Review: Wordly Wise 10; Sentences on board????

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

1. Reminders:

a. Wordly Wise 10 is due tomorrow!

b. Penny War is over today!

2. Assignment: Into- Ethan Frome; Text checkout; Intro Material; Reading Comprehension packet

3. Assignment: Through- Ethan Frome Prologue; Quickwrite; Glossary; Reading Comprehension- due Monday!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

1. Assignment: SSR book

2. Assignment: Wordly Wise 10 p. 59; Study Glossary Handout. Complete Exercise A-D as directed. For Exercise E spell correctly each word 3 times. Use each verb as the active predicate in an Appositive Phrase Interrupter sentence- due Thursday!

All handouts in bold and underlined may be downloaded

 

Monday, January 26, 2009

1. Assignment: SSR book

2. Feedback: Semester 1 Final & Grade Check

3. Assignment: Wordly Wise 10 p. 59; Study glossary handout. Complete Exercise A-D as directed. For Exercise E spell correctly each word 3 times. Use each verb as the active predicate in an Appositive Phrase Interrupter sentence- due Thursday!