Twilight School English: Period 5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Kirk Jeppson
- Term
- Semester 3
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-19-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #30
300 [Theme R: 3.5]
-Chapter 5
-Chapter 5 Quiz
-Film
No Homework
Agendas Due
Progress Charts Due
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #30
300 [Theme R: 3.5]
-Chapter 5
-Chapter 5 Quiz
-Film
No Homework
Agendas Due
Progress Charts Due
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-18-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #29
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Plot R: 3.6]
-Chapter 4 Quiz
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Victory: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Victory)
Assignment: Word Wall (Victory)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents duty and explain why the picture represents victory. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents victory because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-17-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #5
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #27
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
300 [External Conflict R: 3.3]
-Chapter 4 Quiz Tomorrow
Homework: Theme Paragraph
Assignment: Theme Paragraph
Standard: Theme Reading 3.5
Directions: Write a paragraph on the following quotation/prompt:
“It won’t be long before they fear my spears more than your whips”
What do the spears and whips represent and who are they associated with?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-14-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #26
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Clean Out Folders
Homework: 5 Examples of Personfication
Agendas Due
Progress Charts Due
Assignment: Write 5 Examples Of Personification
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write 5 examples of personification.
Example: 1. The sky is blue silk. metaphor
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-13-07
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #3
Film
Homework: None
I have a meeting. There will be no homework.
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #3
Film
Homework: None
I have a meeting. There will be no homework.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-11-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #25/Test #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Plot R: 3.6]
-Chapter 3 Quiz
Vocabulary Development [Denotation R: 1.2]
-Combat: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Combat)
Assignment: Word Wall (Combat)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents duty and explain why the picture represents combat. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents combat because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-11-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #25/Test #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: 5 Similes
Assignment: Write 5 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write 5 examples of metaphors.
Example: 1. The sky is blue silk. metaphor
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Final Test Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #25/Test #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: 5 Similes
Assignment: Write 5 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write 5 examples of metaphors.
Example: 1. The sky is blue silk. metaphor
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-10-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #50/Test #5
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #24 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
300 [External Conflict R: 3.3]
-Chapter 3 Quiz Tomorrow
Homework: Theme Paragraph
Assignment: Theme Paragraph
Standard: Theme Reading 3.5
Directions: Write a paragraph on the following quotation/prompt:
“Mother. Father. You were wrong – you were wrong”
What does Ephialetes mean by this?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-7-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #49 Test Monday
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #23 Test Tuesday
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
300 [Plot R: 3.6]
-Chapter 2 Quiz
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Glory: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Glory)
Agendas Due
Progress Chart Due
Assignment: Word Wall (Duty)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents duty and explain why the picture represents glory. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents the concept of glory because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-6-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #48
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #22
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Conflict R: 3.3]
-Chapter 2 Quiz Tomorrow
Homework: Theme Paragraph
Assignment: Theme Paragraph
Standard: Theme Reading 3.5
Directions: Write a paragraph on the following quotation/prompt:
“And though he leads his precious three hundred to certain death – his only regret is that he has so few to sacrifice”
What does this tell us about the Spartan worldview?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-5-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #47
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #21
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Plot R: 3.6]
-Chapter 1 Quiz
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Duty: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Duty)
Assignment: Word Wall (Duty)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents duty and explain why the picture represents duty. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents the concept of duty because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-4-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #46
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #20
-Test #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: 5 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Assignment: Write 5 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write 5 examples of metaphors.
Example: 1. The sky is blue silk. metaphor
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 12-3-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #45
-Test #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #19 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Characterization R: 2.4]
-Chapter One
Homework: Theme Paragraph
Assignment: Theme Paragraph
Standard: Theme Reading 3.5
Directions: Write a paragraph on the following quotation/prompt:
“A beast approaches [Persia] . . . ready to devour tiny Greece – to snuff out the world’s one hope for reason and justice”
How does Greece represent “the world’s one hope for reason and justice”?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-30-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #44 Test Monday
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #18
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Homework: Imagery Paragraph
Agendas Due
Progress Chart Due
Assignment: Imagery Paragraph
Standard: Sensory Writing 2.1
Directions: Write a paragraph on anything using the imagery that appeals to all five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-29-07
Quick Write [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #43
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #17
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
300 [Characterization R: 2.4]
-Chapter One
Homework: Theme Paragraph
Assignment: Theme Paragraph
Standard: Theme Reading 3.5
Directions: Write a paragraph on the following quotation/prompt:
“A beast approaches [Persia] . . . ready to devour tiny Greece – to snuff out the world’s one hope for reason and justice”
How does Greece represent “the world’s one hope for reason and justice”?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-27-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #42
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #16
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: 10 Sentences With Verbs Of More Than One Word
Assignment: 10 Sentences With Verbs Of More Than One Word
Standard: Sentence Construction Language Conventions 1.2
Directions: Write 10 sentences with verbs of more than one word.
Example: They should have been at school.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-21-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #41
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #15
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Honor: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Honor)
Assignment: Word Wall (Honor)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents a hero and explain why the picture represents a hero. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents the concept of honor because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-21-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #40
-Test #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Level 5 Reference Sheet
-Subject/Verb #14
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Homework: 5 Examples Of Fig Lang.
Agendas Due
Progress Charts Due
Assignment: Write 10 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write any 5 examples of figurative language and label what they are.
Example: 1. The sky is like blue silk. simile
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-20-07
Play Performance Assembly
Homework: Quick Write (What did you think of the performance?)
Play Performance Assembly
Homework: Quick Write (What did you think of the performance?)
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-19-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #39 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #13
-Test #5
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-The Persian Empire: Bubble Map
Homework: Summary Paragraph (The Persian Empire)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (The Persian Empire)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the article on the Persian Empire.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-16-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #38
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #12
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-Women In Sparta: Bubble Map
Homework: Summary Paragraph (Women In Sparta)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (Women In Sparta)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the article on women in Sparta.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-15-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #37
Review Homework [Plot R: 3.6]
-Training Spartan Youth Flow Map
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-The Spartans Film
-15 Important Details from Film
Homework: Notes from Film Will Count As Homework Credit & Classwork Credit
I have a meeting at 3:30 and you will watch the film and take notes which will count as both classwork/homework money.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-14-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #36
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #11
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-Training Spartan Youth: Flow Map
Homework: Summary Paragraph (Training Spartan Youth)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (Training Spartan Youth)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the article on training Spartan Youth.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-13-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #35
-Test #2
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Subject/Verb #10
-Test #3
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: 10 Sentences with prepositions
Assignment: 10 Sentences with prepositions
Standard: Sentence Construction Language Conventions 1.2
Directions: Write 10 sentences with pepositions and simple subjects and simple verbs.
Underline the subject and double underline the verb. Circle prepositions.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-09-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #34 Test Monday
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #9
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Sparta/Athens: Double Bubble
Homework: Persuasive Paragraph (Sparta or Athens?)
Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph (Sparta/Athens)
Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4
Directions: Write a persuasive paragraph arguing that you would rather be a Spartan or Athenian.
See document below for information on Sparta and Athens.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-08-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #33
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Sparta/Athens: Double Bubble
Homework: Summary Paragraph (Sparta/Athens)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (Sparta/Athens)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the article on Sparta & Athens.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-07-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #32
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Ancient Warfare: Bubble Map
Homework: Summary Paragraph (Ancient Warfare)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (Ancient Warfare)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the article on ancient warfare.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-06-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #31
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Level 3: Practice #6
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Write 10 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Assignment: Write 10 Examples Of Fig. Lang.
Standard: Figurative Language R: 3.7
Directions: Write any 10 examples of figurative language and label what they are.
Example: 1. The sky is like blue silk. simile
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-05-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #5
-Test #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #5
-Test #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Short Story [Characterization R: 3.4]
-The Sniper
Homework: Summary Paragraph (The Sniper)
Assignment: Summary Paragraph (The Sniper)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Summarize the story of the Sniper in a paragraph.
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-02-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #4
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Short Story [Conflict R: 3.3]
-The Sniper
Homework: Quick Write (Country/Family)
Assignment: Quick Write (Country/Family)
Standard: Extending Ideas Reading 2.5/Autobiography Writing 2.1
Directions: Write as much as you can on the following prompt. Do not worry about spellling and grammar.
Prompt: Which of the following is more important to you: your country or family?
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 10-31-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #2
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #2
-Test #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Hero: Bubble Map
Homework: Give 1/Get 1
Assignment: Give 1/Get 1
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Complete the attached worksheet
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 11-01-07
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative Language R: 3.7]
-Practice #3
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Level 2: Practice #3
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Give 1/Get 1
Homework: Word Wall (Hero)
Assignment: Word Wall (Hero)
Standard: Vocabulary Reading 1.2
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents a hero and explain why the picture represents a hero. Begin your explanation with the following phrase: "This picture represents the concept of hero because . . ."
Due:
Assignment
Agenda: 10-30-07
Classroom Expectations/Consequences
Quick Write [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Reference Sheet
-Practice #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-5 Elements of A Complete Sentence
-Level 1: Reference Sheet
-Practice #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Signed Parent Letter
Assignment: Signed Parent Letter
Standard: Not Applicable
Directions: Read the attached document and have it signed by a parent or guardian.
Due:
Assignment
Period 5 Classes cancelled