Period 1 - Honors English Assignments

Please write a "Good-bye Letter" to Mrs. Wright in Business Letter format.  Please see attached rubric.  Due Thursday, June 1st.

I plan to show the movie GATTACA on June 1st and 2nd.  Please see attached permission slip and contact me ONLY if you would like your child to have an alternate assignment.  I can be reached at [email protected].  Thank you!

Friday, May 19th is the last day to turn in any missing work -- even if you are absent.  D/F/U grades will be calculated today after school.

All English classes:  Please bring all three of your Springboard English textbooks to class on Wednesday.

Thank you!

NEWSFLASH:  We will be doing an OPEN MIND Book Report in class on Thursday (5/11) and Friday (5/12).  Please bring your Great Literature book and a print-out of your reading log, or your pink rough draft, if you have it -- If you don't have these items, you will be provided with your graded book log to use for the project. :-)

Secret "Extra Credit" Word:  Details.  Write this word underneath the icon of the flower on your Open Mind tomorrow for 10 points extra credit. Shhhh…it's a secret!  Let's see who reads the webpage!  :-)  

OPTIONAL: Students who are interested in being the 8th Grade Culmination speaker may submit a speech to Mrs. Wright and present it to the class for consideration on Tuesday, May 9th. Please see attached instructions or see Mrs. Wright at Nutrition for a copy. The theme is "LIving the Dream".  Due TUESDAY - MAY 9th.

 

TYPED Great Literature Reading Log is due today Tuesday, May 9th.  You may use attached template, or make your own grid. 

Portfolio Projects are due today. Monday, May 8th.  No late work is accepted for the 15/18/20 Week grading periods. Please make sure your project is turned in on time.  I have attached the original directions for each of the five assignments, if you need them.

 

 

Type up Great Literature Reading Log. Second chance IYCBOTBE due date is Monday, May 8th. "Drop Dead" due date is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9th. You may use attached template, or make your own grid.

Type up Great Literature Reading Log.  IYCBOTBE due date is Friday, May 5th.  You may use attached template, or make your own grid.

Students who are interested in being the 8th Grade Culmination speaker may submit a speech to Mrs. Wright and present it to the class for consideration on Tuesday, May 9th.   Please see attached instructions or see Mrs. Wright at Nutrition for a copy.  The theme is "LIving the Dream"

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #15 & #16 to your Reading Log.

Revise "What is Love?" essay and type out Four Reflective Questions and Answers to "What is Love?" essay -- OR Add your "Student's Choice" instead of the "What is Love?" essay and write your Four Reflective Questions on that piece.

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log # 13 & 14 to your Reading Log.

Revise Romeo and Juliet Sonnet and type out Four Reflective Questions and Answers for Sonnet

 

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #12 to your Reading Log.

Revise "I Am Poem" and type out Four Reflective Questions and Answers for "I Am Poem".

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #11 to your Reading Log.

Revise (if necessary) Open Mind and type out Four Reflective Questions and Answers for Open Mind.

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #10 to your Reading Log.

Revise Random Poem and type out Four Reflective Questions and Answers for Random Poem

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #9 to your Reading Log.

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #8 to your Reading Log.

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #7 to your Reading Log.

Homework: Read 30 + minutes and add Log #6 to your Reading Log.  Bring your Great Literature Book Report Book and Reading Log to class tomorrow.

 

 

For those who haven't turned in "The Outsiders" book, here is the ISBN:

 

 

If you have not already brought your Great Literature Book Report Book to class, please bring it tomorrow.  We will be doing a special "break-out" activity in the LMC tomorrow.  All classes except Per. 1, please go directly to the library for class on Tuesday.

 

Homework:  Read 30 + minutes and add Log #1 to your Reading Log.  Figure out how many pages you need to read every night for the next 16 nights by dividing the total number of pages of your book by 16.  Logs due May 9th.

Please bring Great Literature Book Report Book to class today for a book check.

Study for Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Test.  Test is on Monday!  You must be able to write out the definitions, and also use the words correctly in a 'fill in the blank' sentence.

Study for Romeo and Juliet Comprehension Test.  Test is on Thursday.  Friday is a holiday!  :-)  

 

HOMEWORK UPDATE:  Please refer to your syllabus.  Late work will now receive no credit during 15 and 20 week grading periods.

(You can turn in IYCBOYBE on Wednesday.)
Thursday we will be attending the assembly for Princess and the Pea.

Work on partner sonnet:  Due Friday.  You can turn in IYCBOYBE on Wednesday.

Thursday we will be attending the assembly for Princess and the Pea.

Fill out the pink "What is a Sonnet?" worksheet (see 3/24/17 for attachment) and bring to class tomorrow You will have time to work on your partner sonnet in class.

Please bring your Historical Fiction Book and Reading Log to class for silent reading.  If you have finished your book, please bring another book of your choice.

Please show your parents your lavender grade print out.  Ask them to sign it and please return it to school by Friday, March 10th.  Worth 10 points.

Students will create an "I Am" Poem based on a character from Romeo and Juliet.  

We read a "cartoon" version of Romeo and Juliet in class today.  Please see attached. Students answered the questions at the bottom of the "Vivid Vocabulary" sheet in class.

Signed lavender grade print out due today.

Please read 30+ minutes and add an entry to your bright green reading log.  Completed logs are due March 27th.

Study Thank You, M'am Vocabulary Words for test on Wednesday.

Study Thank You, M'am Vocabulary Words for the test on Wednesday. Bring your Historical Fiction Book to class on Tuesday.

100 Points Friendly Letter to Mrs. Jones group assignment due today.

Book check today for "Historical Fiction" Book Report Book.

Please study the Vocabulary Words from "Thank You, M'am" and make your choice for your Historical Fiction Book Report Book.  Click on the link below for some additional titles.

Choose a new Book Report Book from the "Historical Fiction" genre.  Bring to class no later than Friday, February 24th.

Please research "The Harlem Renaissance" and print out info or bring notes to share in class tomorrow.  Make sure that you are using credible sources.

 

 

In class today, we read "Thank You M'am".  If you were absent, please read the story and come to class prepared to discuss the questions.

Please fill out the "HEART" grid using appropriate capitalization and spelling.  Make sure that your content is correct, too!

 

Signed orange  grade sheet due today.  Worth 10 points.

Please study for your The Outsiders final test that will be given on Friday.  It will be multiple choice and True/False.  Sections include:

Complete the pink half sheet (CH 1-6 Vocabulary Study Sheet) to help focus your vocabulary study.  The Vocabulary sheet will be due at the beginning of the period on Friday. 

 

Here are some definitions to help you study!  :-)

aloofness:  (noun) disinterest; distant in feeling

reformatory:  (noun)  an institution for young offenders

nonchalantly: (adverb)  indifferently; casually

 "I Am" Poem from the point of view of a character from "The Outsiders" due today, Thursday.  Include cover page with illustration.

 

Students taking the NAEP test on Friday will take The Outsiders final on Thursday.  Please look at Friday's homework explanation to help you study tonight.  :-)

No Monday NIght Special  

Please finish your Open Mind and turn in Tuesday if you were absent on Monday.

In-class BRB Open MInd due Friday, February 3rd -- (You may take your assignment home if you have not finished and you will be absent on Friday).  If you are absent from school on either Thursday or Friday, you may use the attached documents and do the assignment at home.  Please turn in on Monday, February 6th.

 

In-class book report today.  Make sure to bring your Book Report Book and your salmon-colored log, if you have not already turned log in.  You will need both of these items for the assignment.  If you would like to type up your quotes and explanations, you may use the attached reading log template.

Please read 30+ minutes in your book report book and work on your salmon-colored reading log.  IYCBOTBE Due Date for salmon-coloered log is today.  Actual Due Date is Monday, January 30th.

Please read 30+ minutes in your book report book and work on your salmon-colored reading log.

Finish filling out blue Compare/Contrast sheet for The Outsiders book/movie.

Please read 30+ minutes in your Book Report Book. We will have an in-class book report on January 31st.

Please bring your blue "Compare/Contrast" sheet and your copy of "The Outsiders" to class on Monday.  We will finish watching the movie and discuss the similarities and differences between the book and the movie. Be prepared to write an essay.

 

 

Random Autobiography Poem due Friday 1/13.  You will also have a book check today on your "Book Report" book.  Please turn in your work in the following manner:

Staple together.  Don't forget to illustrate your poem.  :-) Grid needs 28 entries.  Cross out duplicates.  Thank you!

Please bring your Biography/Autobiography/Memoir Book Report Book to class every day -- especially Friday.  There will be a Book Check!

Please also bring your "The Outsiders" Book to class every day until further notice.

Read Chapter 12.  Enter a quote from Chapter 12.  Then browse the book and find one more quote that you think is important for a total of 16 logs.  Bring your reading log to turn in on Thursday.

Please read Chapters 10 and 11 and add two more reading logs for a total of 14 logs.  Reading Logs are due on Thursday.  They do not have to be typed this time.  :-)

Bring your Reading Log to class on Friday.  Please read up to Ch. 8 and have total of 11 logs. If you have not turned in your Vocabulary Words for Chapters 1-3, please make sure to turn them in tomorrow. ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, DEC. 9TH. GRADE PRINT OUTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON FRIDAY.

Complete Blue Assessment Prep sheet.  Turn in during class on Wednesday or Thursday.  Use it to study for the test on Thursday.

 

Please read all of Ch. 8 and add one reading log for a total of 11 logs. If you have not turned in your Vocabulary Words for Chapters 1-3, please make sure to turn them in tomorrow. ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, DEC. 9TH. GRADE PRINT OUTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON FRIDAY.

Please read all of Ch. 8 and add one reading log for a total of 11 logs. If you have not turned in your Vocabulary Words for Chapters 1-3, please make sure to turn them in tomorrow.  ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, DEC. 9TH.  GRADE PRINT OUTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON FRIDAY.

We will be testing this week - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please read chapters 4-6 in "The Outsiders" for your homework - due Friday.

Please write out definitions for Vocabulary Words from Chapter 2 of "The Outsiders".  Include page number, part of speech, and definition.

MNS:  Please complete the salmon-colored "I am Thankful" handout (see attached).  You should have a paragraph with three pieces of evidence for each.  One section should be something that you wouldn't ordinarily be happy about - but still find three reasons to be grateful.

Also due:  Character Development for Chapters 1-3 (See attachment on Nov. 16th)  and Vocabulary Definitions for Ch. 1 (see attached)

 

Please add one more log from your reading of Chapter 2.  You should have a total of 5 logs, including the two examples that I have provided.  Please write out The Outsiders Vocabulary words for Chapter 1 and provide the definitions on a separate piece of college ruled paper.

Please complete descriptions for all characters except Cherry Valance and Marcia.  Add your first entry to your Reading Log.  Two examples have been done for you.

Please read Chapter 1 in "The Outsiders".  Fill out the Character Grid for all the characters described in Chapter 1.  "Marcia" and "Cherry" will be blank at this time! 

:-)

Please encourage your parents to vote today!!  No homework for Tuesday.

Please complete your timeline for S.E. Hinton and turn in by Friday. Staple the goldenrod worksheet to the back of your timeline.

ANY MISSING WORK FROM THE 15 WEEK GRADING PERIOD IS DUE TODAY.

Complete "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" Conflict Essay and Characterization Chart.

Include Cover Page with illustration.  You must have a paragraph explaining the type of conflict your character is facing in your essay. A copy of "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" is attached, if you need to review the story.

In class we discussed types of Conflict in Literature. Please see attached for class notes.  There is no Monday NIght Special tonight.  :-)

In class we read, "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter and discussed the questions.  Please see story attached (or you can "google" it).

Begin to plan your One-pager Book Report.  Choose two quotes and explanations and fill out your organizer.

Reading logs due today!

ANY MISSING WORK MUST BE HANDED IN BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH.  Use the three-day week-end to complete any missing assignments and/or to finish your book and reading log.  Remember to bring your typed reading logs to turn in IYCBOTBE for Tuesday! Final due date is Wednesday, Oct. 5th.  Happy week-end!  

Turn in reading logs early if you cannot be "on time"!  :-)  IYCBOTBE due date is today. Final due date is 10/5. 

Study the Narrative Terms (green sheet) for Friday's test.

Finish up your book and reading log - a total of 16 logs needed from your Book Report Book. The IYCBOTBE due date is Friday, 9/30.  The Final Due Date is 10/5.  If you can't be on time - be early!  :-)  Practice typing on the template attached to the homework on Friday's homework.  Let Mrs. Wright know if you have any issues with using the template.  Study the Narrative Terms for Friday's test.

Narrative Terms grid due Tuesday.  Please put terms in alpha order first, then write definitions in black or dark blue ink.  You may continue definitions on the back if you can't fit complete definition in the grid box.

Add 2 reading logs (total of 13) 

Catch up on your reading and/or reading log over the week-end if you are behind.  Enjoy your week-end!  :-)

Please read 20 + minutes and add one reading log entry for an total of 11 entries. Please bring your book report reading book and log to class tomorrow.  We will have time to read in class.  

Add 2 more reading log entries (total of 10)

Explain the quote "Life is like photography. We develop from the negatives." - Unkown

 

Please remember to support your assertion with details and include both the assignment title and a creative title. 

Study for Guidelines Quiz on Friday.  Read 20+ minutes and add one more entry to reading log for a total of 8 logs.

MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:  POP GOES THE VERB!

Use personification to make your main character "come alive".  See attached  instructions and rubric.  Create an original design, name, and logo to show the can's personality.  Do not just copy an existing soda can (i.e. Coke or Pepsi).

Due Tuesday, September 13th.

Please read 20+ minutes and add 1 more entry to your reading log for a total of four log entries.

Please finish all missing assignments and bring by Thursday, September 8.  A grade print out will be sent out tomorrow. 

Please read 20+ minutes and write 2 reading log entries 

Please bring your "Book Report Book"  from the Fantasy/Science Fiction genre to class on Tuesday.  We will have  a book check, have time for silent reading, and we will go over the procedure for completing reading logs. 

POS TEST IN CLASS TODAY.  BACK TO SCHOOL TONIGHT.  HAVE A GREAT FOUR DAY WEEK-END!  :-)

Study for Parts of Speech Vocabulary test to be given on Thursday.  It is NOT a matching test.  Be prepared to write out the definitions and give examples.

MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:  Parts of Speech Mini-Poster.  Make a visual presentation of the Eight Parts of Speech.  Include a definition, examples, sentence, and illustration. (See attached instructions).  You may use the Study Sheet #1 to assist you with your project.  Due Tuesday, August 30th.

English: Please turn in the Guidelines tear-off signed by student and parent by Friday.

Costume Design:  Please read through packet and return tear-off tomorrow.

 

 

Please complete I Am Poem.  It should  be double-spaced.  Include an illustration.  It should be typed or neatly handwritten in blue or black ink. The poem should fit on one page.  Staple the final draft on top of the rough draft/s. Due Tuesday.

Take home Guidelines color-coded sheet.  Please review carefully.  You will have a test on these rules on Friday.  Please return the tear-off with all information completed legibly by Friday, August 26th.  Thank you!

Please read over Parent Letter (bright pink) tonight.  Thank you for a great first day of school!