Piece for comparison:
- Choose a song, poem, movie, TV show, short story, or novel that shares a similar theme with your book.
- Take notes on it.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Due Monday
SAT Word of the Day Sentences
Piece for comparison:
Piece for comparison:
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday's Class
Do Now: Copy the SAT Word of the Day and the example sentence.
Revere (v.) To esteem, show deference, venerate.
The Dog Whisperer has rehabilitated countless numbers of aggressive dogs and is revered by many for saving these animals from being destroyed.
Presentation Project Requirements
Poster (18”x24”) - original artwork only
PowerPoint of at least ten slides
Script that runs between 3-5 minutes
A printed copy of your script
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to your H: Drive
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to the Public Drive (O:)
I have decided to give you an extra day in class to complete this assignment. This project is now due BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH. At that time you must submit a printed copy of your script and your poster. In addition, you must save a copy of your finalized PowerPoint on the Public Drive. DO NOT save the finalized version of your PowerPoint on the Public Drive until tomorrow. Keep all copies of your file on your H Drive.
Revere (v.) To esteem, show deference, venerate.
The Dog Whisperer has rehabilitated countless numbers of aggressive dogs and is revered by many for saving these animals from being destroyed.
Presentation Project Requirements
Poster (18”x24”) - original artwork only
PowerPoint of at least ten slides
Script that runs between 3-5 minutes
A printed copy of your script
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to your H: Drive
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to the Public Drive (O:)
I have decided to give you an extra day in class to complete this assignment. This project is now due BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH. At that time you must submit a printed copy of your script and your poster. In addition, you must save a copy of your finalized PowerPoint on the Public Drive. DO NOT save the finalized version of your PowerPoint on the Public Drive until tomorrow. Keep all copies of your file on your H Drive.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Copy today's SAT Word of the Day:
Clairvoyant (adj.) Exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future
I believe Winnie is clairvoyant. She starts waiting by the door for my husband fifteen minutes before he gets home. How does she know he is on his way?
Then, continue to work on your Multiple Choice tests. Don't forget to check the guidelines. Make sure you have an answer key attached to your test. Keep this in mind: the more clear, challenging, and well-written questions will earn higher grades. These tests are due tomorrow at the beginning of the period. You will NOT have time tomorrow to work on them.
Clairvoyant (adj.) Exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future
I believe Winnie is clairvoyant. She starts waiting by the door for my husband fifteen minutes before he gets home. How does she know he is on his way?
Then, continue to work on your Multiple Choice tests. Don't forget to check the guidelines. Make sure you have an answer key attached to your test. Keep this in mind: the more clear, challenging, and well-written questions will earn higher grades. These tests are due tomorrow at the beginning of the period. You will NOT have time tomorrow to work on them.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Notes from Tuesday's Class
Link to the following PowerPoint presentation: http://sddial.k12.sd.us/esa/eval/eval06-07/p2docs_06-07/assessment/Parkston%20Assessment%20Workshop.ppt. Take notes on slides 10-13 and 23-35.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Important assignment information
I will be checking your textbook work from this week on Monday.
The Critical Lens part of the Independent Reading Project is due Monday. You must have a quote, an interpretation of the quote, and an explanation of how the quote relates to a main idea or theme in your book (about a paragraph in length). This must be typed in MLA format and printed.
The Author Fact Sheet Rewrites are due Tuesday. Everyone must do this. Use the MLA format instructions above for this too.
Here is an example of what your Author Fact Sheet should comprise and look like.
The Critical Lens part of the Independent Reading Project is due Monday. You must have a quote, an interpretation of the quote, and an explanation of how the quote relates to a main idea or theme in your book (about a paragraph in length). This must be typed in MLA format and printed.
Mla Instructions
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The Author Fact Sheet Rewrites are due Tuesday. Everyone must do this. Use the MLA format instructions above for this too.
Here is an example of what your Author Fact Sheet should comprise and look like.
Winnie Cooperauthor Facts Sample
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
SAT Word of the Day
surreptitous (adj.) - stealthy
The Candy Bar Gang carried out a surreptitous plot to raid the Hershey Factory. They stole all the candy bars without getting caught.
The Candy Bar Gang carried out a surreptitous plot to raid the Hershey Factory. They stole all the candy bars without getting caught.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
SAT Word of the Day
Frugal (adj.) - thrifty; prudently saving or spending
Richard is so frugal that he saves the clean part of his napkin so he can use it during his next meal.
Richard is so frugal that he saves the clean part of his napkin so he can use it during his next meal.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday's SAT Word of the Day
emulate (em-yuh-leyt) (verb) To follow an example; to copy or imitate.
I idolize Britney Spears so much that I emulate everything she does: I wear her outfits, sing along to her songs, and date a boy named Justin.
There is homework. See me if you missed class on Monday.
I idolize Britney Spears so much that I emulate everything she does: I wear her outfits, sing along to her songs, and date a boy named Justin.
There is homework. See me if you missed class on Monday.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, 4/24
SAT WORD OF THE DAYSuperfluous (adj.) - being more than is sufficient or required; excessive or extravagant.
My three-year-old niece has a Blackberry. How superfluous!
Don't forget that your SAT Word of the Day sentences are due on Monday.
You must finish your Independent Reading Book by Friday, May 1st. You will have Tuesday and Thursday of next week to read in class.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday
SAT WORD OF THE DAY
Cajole (v.) - to persuade by flattery; coax
Billy was able to cajole his mother into letting him use the car by complimenting her cooking.
Cajole (v.) - to persuade by flattery; coax
Billy was able to cajole his mother into letting him use the car by complimenting her cooking.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Grammar Usage Packet - Day 3
SAT Word of the DayARDUOUS (adj.) - requiring great exertion; difficult
Although doing homework may seem arduous, it will be worth it to get an "A" on your report card.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Grammar Usage Packet Day One - its vs. it's
SAT WORD OF THE DAY
Enervate (en-er-veyt) (verb)
To weaken; to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of.
A bad case of the flu enervated Lola; she could not get out of bed.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Author Fact Sheet Sample - Due Monday, April 20th
This fact sheet must be printed and submitted in class on Monday, April 20th.
Winnie Cooperauthor Facts Sample
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Things you will need to write your essay
Outline for an essay of comparison
1) Introduction
a) “Hook” – a general statement regarding the topic given in the task (statement, question, anecdote, etc.)
b) TAG for the two works you will be discussing in the essay.
c) Thesis statement = topic (given in task) + argument (what the two works have in common regarding the topic)
2) Body Paragraph One
a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement
b) Brief summary of the work
c) Specific textual evidence
d) Analysis of a literary element
e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis
3) Body Paragraph Two
a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement
b) Brief summary of the work
c) Specific textual evidence
d) Analysis of a literary element
e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis
4) Body Paragraph Three
a) This paragraph should be a brief analysis of one significant difference between the two works
b) You still need to get relate to your thesis statement
5) Conclusion
a) Thesis statement
b) Summary of your two or three main points
c) Closing statement
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