H English TAE Period 4 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Kirk Jeppson
- Term
- Semester 1
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-23-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Test #3
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #26 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Myth [Theme R:3.5]
-Trojan War
Homework: Trojan War Essay Due Tomorrow
Assignment: The Trojan War Essay
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Complete your essay.
The essay is due tomorrow and it must be typed. Grades are due Monday and late essays cannot be turned in.
The essay is worth 300 points.
IF you need any resources look below in other homeworks.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-24-07
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #27
-Test #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
-Mythology Test
Trojan War Essay Due
Agendas Due
NO HOMEWORK UNTIL THE NEW MESTER STARTS WEDENSDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #27
-Test #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
-Mythology Test
Trojan War Essay Due
Agendas Due
NO HOMEWORK UNTIL THE NEW MESTER STARTS WEDENSDAY OF NEXT WEEK.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-22-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #15 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #25
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [MLA Documentation W: 1.7]
-The Trojan War
Homework: Trojan War Essay: Body Paragraphs
Assignment: The Trojan War Essay: Work on Body Paragraphs
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Work on your essay.
The essay is due Friday and it must be typed. Grades are due Monday and late essays cannot be turned in.
The essay is worth 300 points.
IF you need any resources look below in other homeworks.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-21-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #14
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #24
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Myth [Theme R: 3.5]
-The Trojan War
Homework: Trojan War Essay: Three-Part Thesis Statement/3 Topic Sentences
Assignment: The Trojan War Essay: Three-Part Thesis Statement/3 Topic Sentences
Standard: Thesis Statement Writing 1.1
Directions: Complete the Tree Map for the Trojan War Essay with a three-part thesis statement and the three topic sentences. You must have your hero selected.
The essay is due Friday and it must be typed. Grades are due Monday and late essays cannot be turned in.
The essay is worth 300 points.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-20-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #13
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #23
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Expository Writing 2.3]
-The Trojan War Essay & Rubric
Myth [Conflict R: 3.3]
-The Trojan War/The Oath
Homework: Trojan War Essay
Assignment: The Trojan War Essay
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: You have your final writing assignment due Friday. It must be typed. Use the assignment sheet and the rubric below to guide your prewriting. You will have certain sections due periodically during the week for peer/teacher review.
Tonight you should decide on a hero that you will complete a Hero Brace Map for and write your essay on.
The resources below also contain your secondary sources that you must use for the essay.
The essay is due Friday and it must be typed. Grades are due Monday and late essays cannot be turned in.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-17-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #12
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #22
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Overview Of Sparta: Bubble Map
Homework: Spartan Or Athenian Assignment
Olympic God Dating Service Assignment DUE TODAY!
Assignment: Spartan Or Athenian
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Write an expository paragraph explaining your answer to the following prompt:
Would you rather be a Spartan or Athenian? Why?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-16-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #11
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #21
-Test #5
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Trojan War: Cornell Notes
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Overview Of Athens: Bubble Map
Homework: Olympic God Dating Service Assignment DUE TOMORROW
Assignment: Olympic God Dating Service Assignment Final Draft
Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
Directions: Finish the assignment that we have been working on for the last few weeks.
Make sure it includes:
3 Supporting Details
Explanation
Counterclaim/Rebuttal
Tone
Must be typed: 12 font Times New Roman, Single Spaced
Remember this assignment must be typed and it is worth 100 points.
Do you think Theseus is a hero based on today's standards?
Use an outline to format your paragraph and write the paragraph.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-15-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Test #2
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #20 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework
Myth [Theme R: 3.5]
-Theseus & The Minotaur
-Hero Brace Map
Homework: Evaulative Hero Paragraph
Assignment: Evaluative Hero Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Respond to the following prompt:
Do you think Theseus is a hero based on today's standards?
Use an outline to format your paragraph and write the paragraph.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-14-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #10
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #19
Review Homework
Myth [Theme R: 3.5]
-Atalanta
-Hero Brace Map
Homework: Evaulative Hero Paragraph
Assignment: Evaluative Hero Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Respond to the following prompt:
Do you think Atalanta is a hero based on today's standards?
Use an outline to format your paragraph and write the paragraph.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-10-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #9
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #18
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Earth Was Created
-Greek Creation Test
Homework: 20 Created Words Greek/Latin with meaning/sentences
Assignment: 20 Created Words With Roots
Standard: Word Origins Reading 1.3
Directions: Combine any of the 100 roots/prefixes/suffixes into new words that do not already exist but make sense. You must use at least 2 roots to make a new word. Then write down the meaning (based on the root meaning!) and a sentence that meaningfully uses the word. You must do 20 new words.
Example:
1. biochron = life time because bio means "life" and chron means "time"
Sentence: The animal's biochron was a single day.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-10-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #8
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #17
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes Test Monday
Mythology [Theme R: 3.5]
-Pandora's Myth
-Hero Brace Map
Homework: Evaluative Hero Paragraph/Greek Roots Practice #8/#9
Agendas Due
Greek Roots Test Monday
Assignment #1: Evaluative Hero Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Respond to the following prompt:
Do you think Pandora is a hero based on today's standards?
Use an outline to format your paragraph and write the paragraph.
Assignment #2: Greek Roots Test Practice #8/#9
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Complete the practices by finding the root in the sentence, writing the root down correctly and then writing the meaning.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-09-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #7
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #16
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Mythology [Theme R: 3.5]
-Prometheus Myth
-Hero Brace Map
Homework: Defining A Hero Paragraph
Assignment: Defining A Hero Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Use your outline and create a paragraph on The Hero in Ancient Greece.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-08-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #6
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #15
-Test #4
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Evaulate Author's Argument R: 2.8]
-8 Attributes Of A Hero
-Tree Map
Homework: Olympic God Dating Service With Tone
Assignment: Olympic God Dating Service Tone
Standard: Tone Reading 3.8
Directions: Rewrite your persuasive god assignment with the tone you selected for your god. Use your prior versions of the paragraphs. YOU MUST HAVE THE TONE THROUGHOUT THE PARAGRAPH TO RECEIVE POINTS.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-07-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Test #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #14 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework (Peer Edit)
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Evaulate Author's Argument R: 2.8]
-Gallery Walk: Counterclaims
Homework: 3 Counterclaims with Rebuttals
Assignment: Olympic God Dating Service Counterclaims
Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
Directions: Using the counterclaims students put on the God posters, write down 3 counterclaims for your god and your rebuttal for each argument.
You can begin your counterclaims with: Some people might think . . .
If you did not get three good counterclaims from the Gallery Walk Counterclaim activity, you will have to create some on your own. Think about what others might see as weaknesses in your argument.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-06-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #13
Review Homework (Peer Edit)
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-The Hero In Ancient Greece: Cornell Notes
Homework: Paragraph Outline/Greek Roots 41-50/Revise God Paragraph (Period 4 Only)
Assignment #1: Hero In Ancient Greece Expository Paragraph Outline
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Using your Cornell Notes from class, complete the outline for your expository paragraph.
Assignment #2: Greek Roots
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Begin studying Greek Roots 41-50 for the test on Friday.
Assignment #3: Persuasive Paragraph
Standard: Revision Writing 1.9
Directions: Use my feedback on your paragraph structure and reasons to revise your paragraph on your god.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-03-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #12
Review Homework (Peer Edit)
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Homework: Revise God Paragraph
Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph
Standard: Revision Writing 1.9
Directions: Use my feedback on your paragraph structure and reasons to revise your paragraph on your god.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-02-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #3
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Level 4 Reference Sheet
-Practice #11
Review Homework (Peer Edit)
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Hero: Bubble Map
-Give 1 / Get 1
Writing Workshop [Exposition W: 2.3]
-Ideal Hero Paragraph Outline
Homework: Ideal Hero Paragraph
Assignment: Ideal Hero Expository Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Complete the Expository Paragraph Outline on the following prompt:
What qualities make your perfect hero?
Select three of the most important aspects of being hero and explain them. You may not use a specific hero or a heroic type.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 8-01-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Practice #2
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #10
-Test #3
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: How The Universe Was Created: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-The Olympic God Dating Service
Homework: Rough Draft Of Paragraph
Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph
Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
Directions: Using your notes on your assigned god and your Paragraph Outline, you are going to write a persuasive paragraph convincing me about that your god is the most attractive and important god.
Think about the strongest reasons you put on your posters today and revise your paragraph based on those reasons.
Announcement: Parent Conferences Thursday 8/2/07 5:00-7:00 pm
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-31-07
Essay Structure [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]
-Introduction To Thesis
-Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #9
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
-Two Great Gods Test
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-The Olympic God Dating Service
Homework: Rough Draft Of Paragraph
Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph
Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
Directions: Using your notes on your assigned god and your Paragraph Outline, you are going to write a persuasive paragraph convincing me about that your god is the most attractive and important god.
Announcement: Parent Conferences Thursday 8/2/07 5:00-7:30 pm
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-27-07
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #7
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-The Olympic God Dating Service
Homework: Greek Roots #6/#7/Visual of Your Greek God/God-Tone Rationales
Assignment #1: Greek Roots Test Practice #6/#7
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Complete the practices by finding the root in the sentence, writing the root down correctly and then writing the meaning.
Assignment #2: Visual of Your Greek God
Standard: Not Applicable
Directions: Find a visual or draw one of your Greek God.
Assignment #3: God/Tone Matches
Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4
Directions: Explain all your matches in 3 to 4 sentences.
Complete the rationales for your god tone matches started in class.
NOTE: HOMEWORK NOT DUE UNTIL TUESDAY BECAUSE A SUB WILL BE RUNNING THE CLASS ON 7/31/07. BE GOOD.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-30-07
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Test #3
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-God/Tone Match & Rationales
-Olympic God Dating Service: Evidence for God
Homework: Greek
Greek Roots Test Tomorrow
Mythology Test Tomorrow
See Below For Homework Requirements
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Test #3
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-God/Tone Match & Rationales
-Olympic God Dating Service: Evidence for God
Homework: Greek
Greek Roots Test Tomorrow
Mythology Test Tomorrow
See Below For Homework Requirements
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-26-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #15 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #6
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-14 Gods/13 Tone Words Rationales
Homework: Finish the Rationales For Gods
Assignment: God/Tone Match Rationales
Standard: Supporting Evidence Writing 1.4
Directions: Match the 14 Greek gods to the most appropriate 13 tone words and explain why you made the choices that you did in 3-4 setences.
Tone Test Tomorrow!
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-25-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #14
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #5: Level 3
-Test #2
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Two Great Gods Of The Earth: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-14 Gods/13 Tone Words
Homework: Tone (Confident)
Assignment: Tone Word Confident
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word confident and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents confident because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a confident tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
NOTE: HOMEWORK NOT DUE UNTIL FRIDAY BECAUSE A SUB WILL BE RUNNING THE CLASS ON 7/26/07. BE GOOD.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-24-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #13
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #4 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
-The Gods Test
Homework: Tone (Playful)/Greek Roots 31-40
Assignment: Tone Word Playful
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word playful and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents playful because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a playful tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-23-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #12
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #3: Level 2
-Test #1: Level 1
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes Test Tomorrow
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-The 13 Greek Gods/13 Tone Words
Homework: Tone Word (Formal)
Assignment: Tone Word Formal
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word formal and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents formal because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a formal tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-20-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #11
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #2
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Concept Development [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
-Theories On Myth
-Presentations
-What Makes A Story Important?
Homework: Tone Word (Informal)
Assignment: Tone: Informal
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word informal and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents informal because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses an informal tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-19-07
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-5 Things For A Complete Sentence
-Subject/Verb Reference Sheet
-Practice #1
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Test #2
Concept Development [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
-Presentations
Homework: Greek Roots #5 / Root & Meaning 5X
Greek Roots Test Tomorrow
Assignment: Greek Roots Test Practice
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Complete the practices by finding the root in the sentence, writing the root down correctly and then writing the meaning.
On the same sheet of paper write the roots and meanings 5 times each.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-18-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #9 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Test #2
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12
-Theories & Sources Of Myth: Group Work
-Presentations
Homework: Tone (Flirtatious)
Assignment: Tone: Flirtatious
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word flirtatious and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents flirtatious because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a flirtatious tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-17-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #9
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #10 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]
-People & Myth: Cornell Notes: Supporting Details
-Paragraph Outline
Homework: Rough Draft of Paragraph
Assignment: Expository Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.4
Directions: Using your Cornell Notes and your Paragraph Outline, you are going to write an expository paragraph informing me about the purpose of mythology.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-16-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #8
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #9
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12
-People & Myth: Cornell Notes
Writing Workshop [Expository Writing 2.3]
-Expository Paragraph Outline
Homework: Tone (Condescending)
Assignment: Tone: Condescending
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word condescending and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents condescending because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a condescending tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-13-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #7
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #8
Review Homework
Greek Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Test #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods Cornell Notes
Conceptual Development [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
-Modern Myths
Homework: Tone (Reverent)
Homework Packets Due
Agendas Due
Assignment: Tone Word Reverent
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word reverent and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents reverent because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a reverent tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-12-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #6
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #7
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Conceptual Development [Relevant Questions R: 2.3]
-Life's Mysteries
Homework: Quick Write/Tone (Compassionate)/Greek Roots Test Practice
Greek Roots Test Tomorrow
Assignment #1: Quick Write
Standard: Extending Ideas Reading 2.5
Directions: Write as much as you can on the following prompt.
What myths that are a part of your culture, circulated among your friends or you have learned somewhere else? What mystery do they explain? What lesson do they attempt to teach?
Do not worry about paragraph structure. Just write as much as you can for 7 to 10 minutes.
Assignment #2: Tone Word: Compassionate
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Complete the Tone Word handout as modeled in class. Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word compassionate and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents compassionate because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a compassionate tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Assignment #3: Greek Roots Test Practice
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Complete the practices by finding the root in the sentence, writing the root down correctly and then writing the meaning.
Announcements:
Greek Roots Test Will Be Tomorrow 7/13/07
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-11-07
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #6
Review Homework
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Test #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Development [Denotation/Connotation R: 1.2]
-Bubble Map: Frivolous
Homework: Frivolous Narrative / Picture & Explanation
Assignment: Frivolous Narrative / Picture & Explanation
Standard: Precise Words Writing 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word frivolous and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents frivolous because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a frivolous tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-10-07
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Test #1
Review Homework
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Test #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Mythology: The Gods: Cornell Notes
Homework: Tone (Bleak)
Assignment: Tone Word Bleak
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Complete the Tone Word handout as modeled in class. Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word bleak and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents bleak because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a bleak tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-9-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Review Homework
Standardized Reading Test [Various Standards]
-Part One: Vocabulary
Homework: Tone (Obsessive)/Greek Roots 11-20
Assignment #1: Tone Word: Obsessive
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Complete the Tone Word handout as modeled in class. Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word obsessive and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents obsessive because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses an obsessive tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Assignment #2: Greek Roots
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Learn the spellings and meanings of the Greek roots 11-20 on the Greek Root Reference Sheet. Also, you must be able to locate the roots within a sentence.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-6-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #4
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #4
Review Homework
Greek Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Test #1
Standardized Reading Test [Various Standards]
-Part Two: Reading Comprehension
Homework: Tone (Hypnotic)
Assignment: Tone Word: Hypnotic
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Complete the Tone Word handout as modeled in class. Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word hypnotic and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents hypnotic because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a hypnotic tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Due:
Assignment
Due Date: 07/06/2007
Agenda: 7-5-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #3
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #3
Review Homework
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Writing Workshop [Expository Writing 2.4]
-Expository Paragraph Outline
Homework: Expository Paragraph/Tone (Savage)/Greek Roots Test Practice
Greek Roots Test Tomorrow
Assignment #1: Expository Paragraph
Standard: Expository Writing 2.4
Directions: Using your Quick Write and your Paragraph Outline, you are going to write an expository paragraph informing me about yourself.
Assignment #2: Tone Word: Savage
Standard: Tone Reading 3.9
Directions: Complete the Tone Word handout as modeled in class. Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word savage and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents savage because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses a savage tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Assignment #3: Greek Roots Test Practice
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Complete the practices by finding the root in the sentence, writing the root down correctly and then writing the meaning.
Announcements:
Greek Roots Test Will Be Tomorrow 7/6/07
Reading Test Tomorrow 7/6/07
Due:
Assignment
Due Date: 07/03/2007
Agenda: 7-3-07
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #2
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Explosive: Bubble Map
Homework: Tone (Explosive)
Assignment: Tone Word Explosive
Standard: Various Standards
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the tone word explosive and then explain why it represents that tone word in a few sentences. Begin your first sentence with the "This picture represents explosive because . . ."
Lastly, write a first-person narrative (using "I") that expresses an explosive tone. See your tone homework sheet for assistance.
Announcements:
Greek Roots Test Will Be Friday 7/6/07
Reading Test Will Be Friday 7/6/07
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 7-2-07
Classroom Expectations/Consequences
Tone Exercise [Tone R: 3.9]
-Practice #1
Grammar Study [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Practice #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Quick Write/Greek Roots/Parent Letter (Signed)
Assignment #1: Quick Write
Standard: Autobiography Writing 2.1
Directions: Write as much as you can on the following prompt: What three things should I know about you?
Assignment #2: Greek Roots
Standard: Word Origin Reading 1.3
Directions: Learn the spellings and meanings of the first ten Greek roots on the Greek Root Reference Sheet. Also, you must be able to locate the roots within a sentence.
Assignment #3: Parent Letter (Signed)
Standard: Not Applicable
Directions: Return a signed parent letter.
Announcements:
Greek Roots Test Will Be Friday 7/6/07