Twilight English Period 3 & 4 (John H. Francis Polytechnic Senior High School) //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Class Name: Twilight English Period 3 & 4 Instructor(s): Kirk Jeppson en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/09/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1104598 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 6-08-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Duty: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Duty)

Assignment: Word Wall (Duty)
 
Standard: Connoation R: 1.2
 
Directions: Find and attach or draw a picture that represents duty and write a short explanation that begins with "This picture represents duty because . . ."


]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:40:34 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/02/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1098376 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 6-01-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Practice #1
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: Connoation R: 1.2
 
Directions: Find and attach or draw a picture that represents honor and write a short explanation that begins with "This picture represents honor because . . ."

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:29:03 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/01/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1096795 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-29-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-Spartan Women: Bubble Map continued
Writing Workshop [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Expository Paragraph Outline
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Women)

Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Women)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Using the Spartan Women text and your Bubble Map write a paragraph explaining the life of Spartan women.

Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:

Supporting Detail #1: The first aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1

Supporting Detail #2: The second aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2


Supporting Detail #3: The last aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3

Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 11:27:13 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/29/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1096784 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-28-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #3
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Sparta Or Athens)

Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Sparta Or Athens)
 
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
 
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.

NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 11:20:19 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/28/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1092150 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-26-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #15 Test Thursday
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Literal Paragraph

Assignment: Literal Paragraph
 
Standard: Literal Meaning R: 1.1
 
Directions: Write a paragraph about anything you want (minimum 20 sentences) that is absolutely literal. Make sure you do not use figurative language of any type, especially watch out for hyperbole, onomatopoeia and personifcation.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:42:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/26/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1092129 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #14
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #10
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Spartan Women: Bubble Map
Homework: None

]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:37:37 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1089200 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #13
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #9
Homework: None
]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 12:14:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/21/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1088455 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-20-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #12
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Training Spartan Youth: Flow Map
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Youth)

Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Youth)
 
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
 
Directions: Using the Training Spartan Youth text and your Flow Map write a paragraph explaining the challenges of being a Spartan male.

Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:

Supporting Detail #1: The first challenge a Spartan male confronts is birth.

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second challenge a Spartan male confronts is their military education.

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2

Supporting Detail #3: The final challenge a Spartan male confronts is army service.

The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3

Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 17:23:14 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/20/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1086593 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-19-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #11
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Place)

Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Place)
 
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
 
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.

NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 14:58:02 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/19/2009]]> //www.polyhigh.org/homeworkItem1085128 //www.polyhigh.org/apps/classes/66814/assignments/ Agenda: 5-18-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #6
Homework: 10 Examples of Figurative Language

Assignment: 10 Examples of Figurative Language
 
Standard: Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1
 
Directions: Create or find 10 examples of figurative language. Label and underline what is being compared. You must do 5 similes and 5 metaphors.

Example: The class was an ocean of activity: metaphor

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