Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Homework 2/28/12

Remember to find the proof from each story and explain them for the connection OER we started together in class today.  Good luck, and see you tomorrow!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

You need to finish your test....

...if you didn't in class.  Remember that the Open Ended Response question (In "A Celebration of Our Grandfathers," why is the influence of grandparents on grandchildren important?) is due at the BEGINNING of class, so finish it tonight.  (Use APE!)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

TEST IS TOMORROW!

It is a summative grade.  So make sure you reread it and are familiar w/what makes up an author's style (pages before the essay in the book...p. 441-452).  See you tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

FINAL DRAFTS DUE TOMORROW! (And test postponed to Thursday...)

Don't forget to finish essays tonight!!!  (And if you came by my room this afternoon, I apologize, I didn't realize I had a meeting.  I will be there in the morning tomorrow for any last minute help you may need!)

And remember we changed the day for the test to Thursday, so make sure you have read it so the discussion "makes sense" to you tomorrow!  ;)

Monday, February 20, 2012

Oh, yeah, and a test on Wednesday...

...over the essay from the book, "A Celebration of Our Grandfathers."  Just wanted to make sure you have read it and are ready!  :D

Homework Reminder...

Just want to remind y'all that your questions are due tomorrow and your final drafts are due Wednesday.  Enjoy your Presidents' Day!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Summative Grade Alert...Teen Expression Expository Essay

Final drafts of your essay are due no later than Wednesday, 2/22/12.  If you haven't had a writing conference, we will have it on Tuesday.  Remember this is a summative grade, so make sure you do it!  Have a great weekend!

Homework 2/17/12

Due on Tuesday:  Questions that go with "A Celebration of Grandfathers"  (both the margin questions and the Critical Thinking questions on p. 452).  The answers go on pages 98 and 99 in your IANs.  (Test over this selection this will be Wednesday or Thursday next week!)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Homework 2/8-9/12

Don't forget to finish your thesis statements and outlines for your essays tonight.  Tomorrow the substitute teacher will give you your paper for the rough draft.  You need to write it during the period.  If you don't finish it, it is homework (due Friday at the beginning of class).  Be good, and happy writing!  =]

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Homework 2/2/12

Don't forget to finish short answer #3 (What knowledge did Walker gain from learning about hip-hop?)  Both the rough and final draft should be completed at the BEGINNING of class.  See you tomorrow!  =]

Homework 2/2/12

Don't forget to finish short answer #3 (What knowledge did Walker gain from learning about hip-hop?)  Both the rough and final draft should be completed at the BEGINNING of class.  See you tomorrow!  =]