ALL SECTIONS OF ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Test---Vocabulary 15/16 ; A Christmas Story questions due on Friday at the beginning
TUESDAY: Complete the vocabulary exercises and Lessons 1-8 Vocabulary in the review packet
WEDNESDAY: Complete the review packet
THURSDAY: Today, we will continue the review for the mid-term
FRIDAY: Today, we will conclude the preparation for the mid-term
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
20 DECEMBER 2010
ALL SECTIONS OF ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary Lessons 15/16 due
TUESDAY: We will be viewing and discussing A Christmas Story
WEDNESDAY: We will be viewing and discussing A Christmas Story
THURSDAY: We will be discussing A Christmas Story
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
MONDAY: Vocabulary Lessons 15/16 due
TUESDAY: We will be viewing and discussing A Christmas Story
WEDNESDAY: We will be viewing and discussing A Christmas Story
THURSDAY: We will be discussing A Christmas Story
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Friday, December 10, 2010
13 DECEMBER 2010
ALL SECTIONS OF ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We will be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
TUESDAY: We wil be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
WEDNESDAY: We will be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 13/14 due
FRIDAY: Test----Vocabulary 13/14
MONDAY: We will be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
TUESDAY: We wil be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
WEDNESDAY: We will be working on revising, with special emphasis on transition.
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 13/14 due
FRIDAY: Test----Vocabulary 13/14
Friday, December 3, 2010
6 DECEMBER 2010
ENGLISH 8----ALL SECTIONS
MONDAY: Complete the review sheet and pages 112-113 of the text; write full constructions
TUESDAY: Test-----verbs
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 11-12 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 11-12
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 13-14 due on 12-17
MONDAY: Complete the review sheet and pages 112-113 of the text; write full constructions
TUESDAY: Test-----verbs
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 11-12 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 11-12
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 13-14 due on 12-17
Monday, November 29, 2010
29 NOVEMBER 2010
ALL SECTIONS OF ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Quiz---know the seven "padded" expressions
WEDNESDAY: Quiz---know ten "linking" verbs; bring the grammar book
THURSDAY: Bring the grammar book
FRIDAY: None
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Quiz---know the seven "padded" expressions
WEDNESDAY: Quiz---know ten "linking" verbs; bring the grammar book
THURSDAY: Bring the grammar book
FRIDAY: None
Friday, November 19, 2010
22 NOVEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2, 3---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due----at the end of the period
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: None
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due----at the end of the period
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: None
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, November 12, 2010
15 NOVEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1,2, 3---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 9/10 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 9/10
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due----Friday----at the end of the period
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due----Friday---at the end of the period
FRIDAY: None
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 9/10 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 9/10
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due----Friday----at the end of the period
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due----Friday---at the end of the period
FRIDAY: None
Thursday, November 4, 2010
8 NOVEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2, 3----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish discussion questions per "The Lady or the Tiger"
TUESDAY: Complete the Open-ended responses per "The Lady or the Tiger"
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday----at the end of the session
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday---at the end of the session
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish the discussion questions per "The Lady or the Tiger"
TUESDAY: Complete the Open-Ended responses per "The Lady or the Tiger"
WEDNESDAY: Complete Vocabulary 9/10
THURSDAY: Test on Vocabulary 9/10
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 11/12 due on 12-2
MONDAY: Finish discussion questions per "The Lady or the Tiger"
TUESDAY: Complete the Open-ended responses per "The Lady or the Tiger"
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday----at the end of the session
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday---at the end of the session
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish the discussion questions per "The Lady or the Tiger"
TUESDAY: Complete the Open-Ended responses per "The Lady or the Tiger"
WEDNESDAY: Complete Vocabulary 9/10
THURSDAY: Test on Vocabulary 9/10
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 11/12 due on 12-2
Friday, October 29, 2010
1 NOVEMBER 2010
ENGLISH 8----ALL SECTIONS
MONDAY: Quiz on subordinating conjunctions
TUESDAY: Complete the paragraphing dealing with fragments
WEDNESDAY: Lesson 8, Vocabulary----due
THURSDAY: Test-----Lessons 7/8
FRIDAY: Read "The Lady or the Tiger" and answer Questions 1-7
MONDAY: Quiz on subordinating conjunctions
TUESDAY: Complete the paragraphing dealing with fragments
WEDNESDAY: Lesson 8, Vocabulary----due
THURSDAY: Test-----Lessons 7/8
FRIDAY: Read "The Lady or the Tiger" and answer Questions 1-7
Friday, October 22, 2010
OCTOBER 25, 2010
PERIODS 1, 2--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary 7 due
TUESDAY: Test----Vocabulary 7
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary work for Lessons 7, 8 due 11-4
THURSDAY: Quiz:---coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz--- correlative conjunctions
PERIODS 3, 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Test--Vocabulary 7
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 7---due
WEDNESDAY: Test-Vocabulary 7
THURSDAY: Quiz---coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz---correlative conjunctions
PERIODS 5, 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary 7--due
TUESDAY: Test----Vocabulary 7
WEDNESDAY: Lessons 7, 8 due 11-4
THURSDAY:Quiz--- coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz--- correlative conjunctions
MONDAY: Vocabulary 7 due
TUESDAY: Test----Vocabulary 7
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary work for Lessons 7, 8 due 11-4
THURSDAY: Quiz:---coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz--- correlative conjunctions
PERIODS 3, 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Test--Vocabulary 7
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 7---due
WEDNESDAY: Test-Vocabulary 7
THURSDAY: Quiz---coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz---correlative conjunctions
PERIODS 5, 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary 7--due
TUESDAY: Test----Vocabulary 7
WEDNESDAY: Lessons 7, 8 due 11-4
THURSDAY:Quiz--- coordinating conjunctions
FRIDAY: Quiz--- correlative conjunctions
Friday, October 15, 2010
18 OCTOBER 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We will be working on transition.
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
WEDNESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 6 due
FRIDAY:Test--Vocabulary 6
PERIODS 3,4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
TUESDAY: Questions 6-11
WEDNESDAY: We are continuing with the story
THURSDAY: We are continuing with the story
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 6 due
PERIODS 5,7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Test--Vocabulary 6
TUESDAY: Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
WEDNESDAY: Questions 6-11
THURSDAY: We are continuing the story
FRIDAY: We are continuing the story
MONDAY: We will be working on transition.
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
WEDNESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 6 due
FRIDAY:Test--Vocabulary 6
PERIODS 3,4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
TUESDAY: Questions 6-11
WEDNESDAY: We are continuing with the story
THURSDAY: We are continuing with the story
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 6 due
PERIODS 5,7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Test--Vocabulary 6
TUESDAY: Read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
WEDNESDAY: Questions 6-11
THURSDAY: We are continuing the story
FRIDAY: We are continuing the story
Friday, October 8, 2010
13 OCTOBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2---ENGLISH 8
WEDNESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due---at the end of the session
THURSDAY: Work on Vocabulary 5--due 10-20
FRIDAY: Work on Vocabulary 5---due 10-20
PERIODS 3,4---ENGLISH 8
WEDNESDAY:Work on Vocabulary 5---due 10-15
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
FRIDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
PERIOD 5,7---ENGLISH 8
WEDNESDAY: Review sheet
THURSDAY: Test-----Nouns
FRIDAY: Vocab 6 due
WEDNESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due---at the end of the session
THURSDAY: Work on Vocabulary 5--due 10-20
FRIDAY: Work on Vocabulary 5---due 10-20
PERIODS 3,4---ENGLISH 8
WEDNESDAY:Work on Vocabulary 5---due 10-15
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
FRIDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
PERIOD 5,7---ENGLISH 8
WEDNESDAY: Review sheet
THURSDAY: Test-----Nouns
FRIDAY: Vocab 6 due
Friday, October 1, 2010
4 OCTOBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
WEDNESDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and first copy due----tomorrow
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
PERIODS 3,4----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy two of the essay due---end of period
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 4 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 4
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
PERIODS 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz---plural forms
TUESDAY: Quiz---possessive forms
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 6 due---Thursday
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
WEDNESDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and first copy due----tomorrow
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
PERIODS 3,4----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy two of the essay due---end of period
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 4 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 4
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
PERIODS 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz---plural forms
TUESDAY: Quiz---possessive forms
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 5 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 5
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 6 due---Thursday
Friday, September 24, 2010
27 SEPTEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2-----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Questions 6-11 of "The Tell-Tale Heart"
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: All work for Lesson 4, Vocabulary
THURSDAY: Test----Lesson 4
FRIDAY: Work on Lesson 5, Vocabulary
PERIODS 3 AND 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Cite an adjective that describes mood per "The Tell-Tale Heart" and five supports
TUESDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 5 AND 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We will be working on nouns
TUESDAY: We will be working on nouns
WEDNESDAY: Lesson 4, Vocabulary-----due
THURSDAY: Test---Lesson 4
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
MONDAY: Questions 6-11 of "The Tell-Tale Heart"
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: All work for Lesson 4, Vocabulary
THURSDAY: Test----Lesson 4
FRIDAY: Work on Lesson 5, Vocabulary
PERIODS 3 AND 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Cite an adjective that describes mood per "The Tell-Tale Heart" and five supports
TUESDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due---Friday
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 5 AND 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We will be working on nouns
TUESDAY: We will be working on nouns
WEDNESDAY: Lesson 4, Vocabulary-----due
THURSDAY: Test---Lesson 4
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 5 due----Thursday
Friday, September 17, 2010
20 SEPTEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish the appositive worksheet/review; bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: Test----nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 4 due----Thursday; read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
PERIODS 4,5 ----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish the appositive worksheet/review; bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: Test----nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test--Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Begin working on Vocabulary 4
PERIODS 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We are working on transition
TUESDAY: We are working on transition
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 4 due---Thursday; prepare for a quiz on gerunds
MONDAY: Finish the appositive worksheet/review; bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: Test----nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 4 due----Thursday; read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and answer Questions 1-5
PERIODS 4,5 ----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Finish the appositive worksheet/review; bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: Test----nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test--Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Begin working on Vocabulary 4
PERIODS 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: We are working on transition
TUESDAY: We are working on transition
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 3 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 3
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 4 due---Thursday; prepare for a quiz on gerunds
Friday, September 10, 2010
13 SEPTEMBER 2010
PERIODS 1, 2, 3, 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on plural forms of nouns
TUESDAY: Quiz on possessive forms of nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 2 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 2
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 3 due----Thursday; complete "Cut and Paste" per appositives
PERIODS 5 AND 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: We will be working on transition.
WEDNESDAY:Vocabulary 2 due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 2
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 3 due------Thursday
MONDAY: Quiz on plural forms of nouns
TUESDAY: Quiz on possessive forms of nouns
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 2 due
THURSDAY: Test---Vocabulary 2
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 3 due----Thursday; complete "Cut and Paste" per appositives
PERIODS 5 AND 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: We will be working on transition.
WEDNESDAY:Vocabulary 2 due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 2
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 3 due------Thursday
Sunday, September 5, 2010
SEPTEMBER 6,2010
ENGLISH 8----PERIODS 1,2,3,4
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 1----due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 1
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 2 due-----Friday, September 17
ENGLISH 8----PERIOD 5
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due---the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 1 due
FRIDAY: Test---Vocabulary 1
ENGLISH 8----PERIOD 7
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due----the beginning of the period
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 1 due
FRIDAY: Test----Vocabulary 1
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 1----due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 1
FRIDAY: Vocabulary 2 due-----Friday, September 17
ENGLISH 8----PERIOD 5
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due---the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 1 due
FRIDAY: Test---Vocabulary 1
ENGLISH 8----PERIOD 7
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due----the beginning of the period
THURSDAY: Vocabulary 1 due
FRIDAY: Test----Vocabulary 1
Thursday, August 26, 2010
30 AUGUST 2010
PERIODS 1, 2, 3, 4---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: A signed syllabus
TUESDAY: A signed syllabus
WEDNESDAY: A signed syllabus; quiz on gerunds
THURSDAY: A signed syllabus
FRIDAY: A signed syllabus
PERIODS 5 AND 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: A signed syllabus
TUESDAY: A signed syllabus; read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and cite five reasons why the work could OR could not occur
WEDNESDAY: A signed syllabus; outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: A signed syllabus; outline and first copy of the essay due----Friday
FRIDAY: A signed syllabus
MONDAY: A signed syllabus
TUESDAY: A signed syllabus
WEDNESDAY: A signed syllabus; quiz on gerunds
THURSDAY: A signed syllabus
FRIDAY: A signed syllabus
PERIODS 5 AND 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: A signed syllabus
TUESDAY: A signed syllabus; read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and cite five reasons why the work could OR could not occur
WEDNESDAY: A signed syllabus; outline and first copy of the essay due---Friday
THURSDAY: A signed syllabus; outline and first copy of the essay due----Friday
FRIDAY: A signed syllabus
Friday, May 28, 2010
JUNE 1, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
24 MAY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Quiz on vocabulary from Great Expectations; begin reviewing for the final
TUESDAY: Review; bring all books
WEDNESDAY: Review
THURSDAY: Review
FRIDAY: Review
PERIODS 4,5,7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Page 228--Numbers 88-95 and Page 234--Numbers 1-16...full constructions; BRING THE GRAMMAR BOOKS
TUESDAY: Review
WEDNESDAY: Review
THURSDAY: Review
FRIDAY: Review
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Final examination
The rest of the week, we will work on current event analyses.......
MONDAY: Quiz on vocabulary from Great Expectations; begin reviewing for the final
TUESDAY: Review; bring all books
WEDNESDAY: Review
THURSDAY: Review
FRIDAY: Review
PERIODS 4,5,7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Page 228--Numbers 88-95 and Page 234--Numbers 1-16...full constructions; BRING THE GRAMMAR BOOKS
TUESDAY: Review
WEDNESDAY: Review
THURSDAY: Review
FRIDAY: Review
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Final examination
The rest of the week, we will work on current event analyses.......
Sunday, May 16, 2010
17 MAY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be reading Great Expectations and completing reflections per the work.
PERIODS 4, 5, 7, ENGLISH 8
Monday: None
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Quiz on adjectives
Thursday: DIRT due
Friday: None
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will watch The Last Lecture and then create a speech based on it.
This week, we will be reading Great Expectations and completing reflections per the work.
PERIODS 4, 5, 7, ENGLISH 8
Monday: None
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Quiz on adjectives
Thursday: DIRT due
Friday: None
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will watch The Last Lecture and then create a speech based on it.
Friday, May 7, 2010
10 MAY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be watching a video of Great Expectations and reflecting on each episode.
PERIODS 4, 5, 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due---the end of the period
TUESDAY: Lesson 14 Vocabulary due
WEDNESDAY: Test----Vocabulary 14
THURSDAY: Lesson 15 Vocabulary due; DIRT due
FRIDAY: Test--- Vocabulary 15
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: Copy 1 of the essay due
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due
FRIDAY: None
Sunday, May 2, 2010
3 MAY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2-----ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be reading Chapters 20-31 of Great Expectations, with a partner; we will then react to several Reflections, in class.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Lesson 13 due
TUESDAY: Test on Lesson 13
WEDNESDAY: Outline and Copy 1 of the essay due--at the end of the session
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Hershey trip
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
The book critique is due on Friday.
This week, we will be reading Chapters 20-31 of Great Expectations, with a partner; we will then react to several Reflections, in class.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Lesson 13 due
TUESDAY: Test on Lesson 13
WEDNESDAY: Outline and Copy 1 of the essay due--at the end of the session
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Hershey trip
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
The book critique is due on Friday.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
26 APRIL 2010
ENGLISH 9---PERIODS 1 AND 2
This week, we will read and analyze Chapters 11-19 of Great Expectations.
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4,5, 7
MONDAY: Test on prepositional phrases
TUESDAY: Finish Vocabulary 11
WEDNESDAY: Test on Vocabulary 11
THURSDAY: Finish Vocabulary 12
FRIDAY: Test on Vocabulary 12
JOURNALISM----PERIOD 6
This week, we will be critiquing books.
This week, we will read and analyze Chapters 11-19 of Great Expectations.
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4,5, 7
MONDAY: Test on prepositional phrases
TUESDAY: Finish Vocabulary 11
WEDNESDAY: Test on Vocabulary 11
THURSDAY: Finish Vocabulary 12
FRIDAY: Test on Vocabulary 12
JOURNALISM----PERIOD 6
This week, we will be critiquing books.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
19 APRIL 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be reading and analyzing Great Expectations.
PERIODS 4, 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on prepositional phrases used as adjectives
TUESDAY: Quiz on prepositional phrases used as adverbs; bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Complete Pages 386-387
THURSDAY: DIRT due
FRIDAY: Draw a picture of a misplaced modifier
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be viewing our wedding planners and then discussing advice columns
GOOD LUCK ON THE PSSA!
This week, we will be reading and analyzing Great Expectations.
PERIODS 4, 5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on prepositional phrases used as adjectives
TUESDAY: Quiz on prepositional phrases used as adverbs; bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Complete Pages 386-387
THURSDAY: DIRT due
FRIDAY: Draw a picture of a misplaced modifier
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be viewing our wedding planners and then discussing advice columns
GOOD LUCK ON THE PSSA!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
12 MARCH 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Finish the review packet
TUESDAY: Test---Romeo and Juliet
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Read/analyze the third set of PSSA reading releases
TUESDAY: Read/analyze the fourth set of PSSA reading releases
WEDNESDAY: Bring the grammar book/Quiz 1 per prepositions
THURSDAY: Quiz 2 per prepositions; pages 347-348 of the grammar book, full constructions
FRIDAY: Quiz 3 per prepositions
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will be recording then viewing our role playing exercises and our feature---per weddings.
MONDAY: Finish the review packet
TUESDAY: Test---Romeo and Juliet
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Read/analyze the third set of PSSA reading releases
TUESDAY: Read/analyze the fourth set of PSSA reading releases
WEDNESDAY: Bring the grammar book/Quiz 1 per prepositions
THURSDAY: Quiz 2 per prepositions; pages 347-348 of the grammar book, full constructions
FRIDAY: Quiz 3 per prepositions
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will be recording then viewing our role playing exercises and our feature---per weddings.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
5 APRIL 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due at the end of the session
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Packet due----Vocab 10
TUESDAY: Test---Vocab 10
WEDNESDAY: Read the six short passages and answer the questions
THURSDAY: Read/analyze the first four essays---with the teacher generated questions as a guide
FRIDAY: Read/analyze the next four essays---with the teacher generated questions as a guide
PERIOD 6-----JOURNALISM
This week, we will finish our feature on planning a wedding.
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due at the end of the session
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4,5, 7----ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Packet due----Vocab 10
TUESDAY: Test---Vocab 10
WEDNESDAY: Read the six short passages and answer the questions
THURSDAY: Read/analyze the first four essays---with the teacher generated questions as a guide
FRIDAY: Read/analyze the next four essays---with the teacher generated questions as a guide
PERIOD 6-----JOURNALISM
This week, we will finish our feature on planning a wedding.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
29 MARCH 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
This week, we will finish Romeo and Juliet and then watch a video rendition of the play.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
This week, we will be working on reading activities as per the PSSA. Dirt is due on Thursday.
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we are working on feature blog: planning a wedding.
HAPPY HOLIDAY!
This week, we will finish Romeo and Juliet and then watch a video rendition of the play.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
This week, we will be working on reading activities as per the PSSA. Dirt is due on Thursday.
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we are working on feature blog: planning a wedding.
HAPPY HOLIDAY!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
22 MARCH 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be reading/analyzing Romeo and Juliet through questions and reflections. On Wednesday, we will have a quiz on Act III.
PERIODS 4,5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on the perfect tenses; cut and paste activity
THURSDAY: Review sheet
FRIDAY: Test
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be editing our video invitation and then completing current event activities.
This week, we will be reading/analyzing Romeo and Juliet through questions and reflections. On Wednesday, we will have a quiz on Act III.
PERIODS 4,5, 7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Bring the grammar book
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on the perfect tenses; cut and paste activity
THURSDAY: Review sheet
FRIDAY: Test
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be editing our video invitation and then completing current event activities.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
MARCH 15, 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
This week, students will be reading and analyzing Romeo and Juliet, via questions and reflections. On Wednesday, students will take a quiz on the Prologue and Act I.
PERIODS 4, 5,7,---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on the principal parts of a verb
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Two pictures per simple tenses of verbs
THURSDAY: Quiz on the simple tenses; DIRT due
FRIDAY: Sentences per the perfect tenses
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will be writing second copies of essays, editing a video invitation to Oprah, and working on current events analyses.
This week, students will be reading and analyzing Romeo and Juliet, via questions and reflections. On Wednesday, students will take a quiz on the Prologue and Act I.
PERIODS 4, 5,7,---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on the principal parts of a verb
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Two pictures per simple tenses of verbs
THURSDAY: Quiz on the simple tenses; DIRT due
FRIDAY: Sentences per the perfect tenses
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
This week, we will be writing second copies of essays, editing a video invitation to Oprah, and working on current events analyses.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
8 MARCH 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
This week, we will be working on Romeo and Juliet.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary 8---due
TUESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 8
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 9--due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 9; Sustained Silent Reading
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be finishing our video invitation to Oprah and then working on current events.
This week, we will be working on Romeo and Juliet.
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Vocabulary 8---due
TUESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 8
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary 9--due
THURSDAY: Test----Vocabulary 9; Sustained Silent Reading
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be finishing our video invitation to Oprah and then working on current events.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
1 MARCH 2010
ENGLISH 9----PERIODS 1 AND 2
MONDAY: ACT 80
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on perfect tenses
THURSDAY: Review sheet
FRIDAY: Test
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4, 5, 7
MONDAY: ACT 80
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Pages 116-117
THURSDAY: Sheet on the simple present/padded expressions; DIRT due
FRIDAY: Test
JOURNALISM---PERIOD 6
This week, we will be working on a video and then an essay...
MONDAY: ACT 80
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on perfect tenses
THURSDAY: Review sheet
FRIDAY: Test
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4, 5, 7
MONDAY: ACT 80
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Pages 116-117
THURSDAY: Sheet on the simple present/padded expressions; DIRT due
FRIDAY: Test
JOURNALISM---PERIOD 6
This week, we will be working on a video and then an essay...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
22 FEBRUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Page 151 of the grammar book
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on irregular verb forms
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Quiz on perfect tenses
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on action verbs
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
THURSDAY: Bring the grammar book
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be working on political cartoons and a video invitation to Oprah.
MONDAY: Page 151 of the grammar book
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on irregular verb forms
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Quiz on perfect tenses
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Quiz on action verbs
TUESDAY: Bring the grammar book
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
THURSDAY: Bring the grammar book
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be working on political cartoons and a video invitation to Oprah.
Monday, February 15, 2010
15 FEBRUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary packet due
THURSDAY: Vocabulary test
FRIDAY: Quiz on the simple tenses
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Test: Vocabulary 7; bring a DIRT book
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Quiz on action verbs; DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will work on current event presentations and political cartoons
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the period
WEDNESDAY: Vocabulary packet due
THURSDAY: Vocabulary test
FRIDAY: Quiz on the simple tenses
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Test: Vocabulary 7; bring a DIRT book
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Quiz on action verbs; DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will work on current event presentations and political cartoons
Saturday, February 6, 2010
8 FEBRUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due on Wednesday
TUESDAY: Outline and first copy due
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due; work on Vocabulary 4
FRIDAY: Finish Vocabulary 4
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the session
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 7 due
WEDNESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 7; bring a DIRT book
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Quiz on action verbs
PERIOD 6--JOURNALISM
This week, we will continue with current event presentations and then work on political cartoons.
MONDAY: Outline and first copy of the essay due on Wednesday
TUESDAY: Outline and first copy due
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due; work on Vocabulary 4
FRIDAY: Finish Vocabulary 4
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Copy 2 of the essay due at the end of the session
TUESDAY: Vocabulary 7 due
WEDNESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 7; bring a DIRT book
THURSDAY: None
FRIDAY: Quiz on action verbs
PERIOD 6--JOURNALISM
This week, we will continue with current event presentations and then work on political cartoons.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
1 FEBRUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2----ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Today, we will be reading "The Gift of the Magi" and answering two reflection questions.
TUESDAY: Today, we will answer Questions 2-6 per "The Gift"
WEDNESDAY:Today, we will answer Questions 7-11 per "The Gift"
THURSDAY: Today, we will answer Questions 12-14 per "The Gift"
FRIDAY: Today we will work on writing issues: brevity, logic, and cliches
PERIODS 4,5,7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Today, we will work on two reflection questions per "The Bet"
TUESDAY: Today, we will work on writing issues: brevity, logic, and cliches
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due; Dirt due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will enjoy presentations per current events
MONDAY: Today, we will be reading "The Gift of the Magi" and answering two reflection questions.
TUESDAY: Today, we will answer Questions 2-6 per "The Gift"
WEDNESDAY:Today, we will answer Questions 7-11 per "The Gift"
THURSDAY: Today, we will answer Questions 12-14 per "The Gift"
FRIDAY: Today we will work on writing issues: brevity, logic, and cliches
PERIODS 4,5,7--ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Today, we will work on two reflection questions per "The Bet"
TUESDAY: Today, we will work on writing issues: brevity, logic, and cliches
WEDNESDAY: Outline and essay due on Friday
THURSDAY: Outline and essay due; Dirt due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will enjoy presentations per current events
Saturday, January 23, 2010
25 JANUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and answer the "Reflection"
TUESDAY: Answer Questions 1-5
WEDNESDAY: Answer Questions 6, 7, 9, 10
THURSDAY: Answer Questions 11-12
FRIDAY: Work on the essay
PERIODS 4,5,7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Complete Vocabulary 6 packet
TUESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 6
WEDNESDAY: Read "The Bet" and answer Questions 1-6
THURSDAY: Questions 7-14
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Complete the lesson plan for current events
TUESDAY: Presentations on current events
WEDNESDAY: Presentations on current events
THURSDAY: Presentations on current events
FRIDAY: Presentations on current events
MONDAY: Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and answer the "Reflection"
TUESDAY: Answer Questions 1-5
WEDNESDAY: Answer Questions 6, 7, 9, 10
THURSDAY: Answer Questions 11-12
FRIDAY: Work on the essay
PERIODS 4,5,7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Complete Vocabulary 6 packet
TUESDAY: Test---Vocabulary 6
WEDNESDAY: Read "The Bet" and answer Questions 1-6
THURSDAY: Questions 7-14
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Complete the lesson plan for current events
TUESDAY: Presentations on current events
WEDNESDAY: Presentations on current events
THURSDAY: Presentations on current events
FRIDAY: Presentations on current events
Friday, January 15, 2010
18 JANUARY 2010
ENGLISH 9---PERIODS 1 AND 2
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Review packet per verbs
FRIDAY: Test on verbs
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4, 5, 7
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Read and analzye Paragraph C per transition
WEDNESDAY: Read and analyze Paragraph D per transition
THURSDAY: DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
JOURNALISM-----PERIOD 6
This week, we will be working on a lesson plan which involves current events.
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
WEDNESDAY: None
THURSDAY: Review packet per verbs
FRIDAY: Test on verbs
ENGLISH 8---PERIODS 4, 5, 7
MONDAY: OFF
TUESDAY: Read and analzye Paragraph C per transition
WEDNESDAY: Read and analyze Paragraph D per transition
THURSDAY: DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
JOURNALISM-----PERIOD 6
This week, we will be working on a lesson plan which involves current events.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
11 JANUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: Today, we will review vocabulary for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will review literary components for the mid-term; please study for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY: Today, we will take the mid-term
THURSDAY: No class
FRIDAY: No class
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Today, we will study vocabulary for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will study literary components for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY:No class
THURSDAY: Period 7 will take the mid-term today.
FRIDAY: Period 4 will take the mid-term today. Period 5 will take the mid-term on Monday. Bring DIRT books for Monday.
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Today, we will review for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will review for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY: No class
THURSDAY:Mid-term
FRIDAY: No class
MONDAY: Today, we will review vocabulary for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will review literary components for the mid-term; please study for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY: Today, we will take the mid-term
THURSDAY: No class
FRIDAY: No class
PERIODS 4,5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: Today, we will study vocabulary for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will study literary components for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY:No class
THURSDAY: Period 7 will take the mid-term today.
FRIDAY: Period 4 will take the mid-term today. Period 5 will take the mid-term on Monday. Bring DIRT books for Monday.
PERIOD 6----JOURNALISM
MONDAY: Today, we will review for the mid-term.
TUESDAY: Today, we will review for the mid-term.
WEDNESDAY: No class
THURSDAY:Mid-term
FRIDAY: No class
Friday, January 1, 2010
4 JANUARY 2010
PERIODS 1 AND 2---ENGLISH 9
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: Quiz on action verbs
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on manipulating verbs
THURSDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Second revision for Paragraph B
THURSDAY: Second revision for Paragraph C; DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be viewing and analyzing A Christmas Carol.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: Quiz on action verbs
WEDNESDAY: Quiz on manipulating verbs
THURSDAY: Quiz on linking verbs
FRIDAY: None
PERIODS 4, 5, 7---ENGLISH 8
MONDAY: None
TUESDAY: None
WEDNESDAY: Second revision for Paragraph B
THURSDAY: Second revision for Paragraph C; DIRT due
FRIDAY: None
PERIOD 6---JOURNALISM
This week, we will be viewing and analyzing A Christmas Carol.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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