September 30, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue to finish the poetry collection group work.
2. Complete the group survey!!
3. Begin "Revenge of the Geeks" work...now due TUESDAY
4. HW:  Group work

CLICK HERE FOR GROUP SURVEY

**Club Day today at lunch :)

September 29, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Answer any questions on the poetry collection.
2. Be extra good because Ms. Petty is still really exhausted from being so sick :)
3. Work in groups on poetry collection.
4. Groups should send a rep to check in with Ms. Petty if they need help.
5. Make sure you turn in the work from "The Doll's House"
6. HW:  Poetry collection 9/30--end of class (because of 2nd min. day)

September 28, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the group work for "The Doll's House"
2. Begin work/reading on the next selection (which is the poetry collection)
3. HW:  Poetry collection due 9/30

Students:

I am really sorry that I've been gone. I came down ill Friday night after the football game and have been way sick. I lost my voice completely on Sunday night. I went to the doctor yesterday and it's strep throat, among other things.  I have to stay home today so that the antibiotics kick in and I won't be contagious (believe me, no one wants this bug---it is extremely exhausting).  I will be back tomorrow, hopefully with a voice.

A couple of huge reminders:

1. If you are using OneNote to turn in your work, your group needs to tell me (or the sub) so I know which binder to check.

2. If you are using Google Docs, you need to use the link called "Homework Turn In Link" on the right hand side of this blog

3. If you are turning in your projects with paper, make sure it's neat.

Thanks!

Monday 9/26-Tuesday 9/27

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue to work in our groups on "The Doll's House"
2. Assignments due by 9/28 beginning of class
3. HW: Finish projects

September 23, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Immediately get to work in our groups. The first story activities are due 9/27.
2. HW:  Make sure you have a plan for your group and use your time wisely

September 22, 2016

WooHoo...First day of Autumn!

Today in class, we will:

*Return exit tickets
1. Get our small group assignments
2. Go through the small group introductory information (p196-98)
3. Work through introductions, etc
4. Start small group learning :)

***DUE BY END OF CLASS, EMAIL ME: group name, group members, table #, plan for first story
Use my gmail:  catpetty10@gmail.com

5. HW:  Small group activities; Bring textbook and/or device everyday

September 21, 2016

Today in class, we will:

***Exit Ticket:  Take notes of today's discussion topics

1. Go over new grading period
-----Suggestions:  Check blog every day and use a planner.  Library is open for computer access

2. Review small group selections (literature, etc) p. 196-247

3. Small Group selection deadlines and Performance Task

4. Review pearsonrealize.com again--need to use school email and netweork password

5. Google versus OneNote

6. Time to review

7. Groups assigned tomorrow.

**Collect Exit Tickets

8. HW: Review all materials in Small Group Learning section on Unit 2

September 20, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in revised essays if you didn't yesterday
2. Turn in homework from Friday if you didn't yesterday
3. Write a minimum 3/4th page response to the prompt (and I want it on paper...not digital)
4. At the bottom of the response, list one person that you would like to work in a small group and list anyone with whom you would rather not work with....(no guarantees)
5. HW:: Bring textbook and device...you might want to look over the next part in our unit

Prompt:

What does it take to work in a small group successfully? What are some of the roles and needs that are unique to a small group?  What can you do to help make a small group successful? What do you like (and/dislike) working in a small group?

THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE DONE TODAY IN CLASS AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE SINCE YOU HAVE THE ENTIRE CLASS TO COMPLETE THE RESPONSE!

Please turn in response directly to Ms. Vine

September 19, 2016

IF YOU ARE USING ONE NOTE, YOU HAVE TO LET ME KNOW AND YOUR WORK NEEDS TO BE IN "CLASS NOTES" ONLY!! I DON'T CHECK ANY OTHER SECTIONS.

Today in class, we will:
1. Discuss grades
2. Discuss essays
3. Redo essays (your choice)
4. Turn in original and revised essays (with revised one stapled on top)
5. Turn in homework from Friday (plot chart, character paragraph, summary paragraph)
6. HW: Bring device and textbook

September 16, 2016--Min Day

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue short film, if necessary.
2. Use notes to create a detailed plot chart, a character description paragraph and a 4-sentence summary of the film.
3. HW:  Finish in-class work 9/19; Bring textbook and device 9/19

September 15, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Return all graded work
2. Take notes on short film for plot chart, character description paragraph, and summary paragraph.
3. If film is not finished during class, it will be continued on Friday.
4. HW: no homework

September 14, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Write a beautiful, coherent, persuasive essay on the class topic (see page 190).
2. Essays are due at end of school day (by 3:10)
3. HW:  Nothing!!

September 13, 2016

Today in class, we will:

**If you have used OneNote to turn in work, please sign the clipboard at the front of the room.
1. Review the argumentative essay assignment.
2. Use pages 190-93 to help prep/draft/brainstorm ideas, evidence for essay
3. HW:  Bring notes on essay assignment to class; Decide how you are going to write the essay (google docs, onenote, traditional paper); Bring textbook/device to class every day


Please note:
The essay will be the last assignment in this grading period.
All graded work will be returned Thursday.
Grades (excluding the essay) will be posted in class Thursday.

September 12, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Review and collect homework
2. Go over evidence
3. Review example text
4. Review writing assignment.
5. HW:  Collect/document evidence; Bring your text and/or device everyday

TABLET INFORMATION

Today in class, we will:

1. Review comprehension check on page 188
2. Complete "Analyze the Media" and "Writing to Sources" (page 188/89) ...preferably in OneNote
3. HW: finish in-class work 9/12

September 8, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Learn how to access the digital access component of our pilot textbook
2. Review the answers to page 183-84
3. BBC video on metamorphosis and identity
4. Comprehension Check page 188
3. HW: Finish in-class work; Bring text and device everyday

**Please note that I am encouraging you (and would rather have you) to use OneNote for your homework submission now that we have the digital access to the textbook

September 7, 2016

Today in class we will:

1. Continue to work on our small group project "Movie Pitch for Metamorphosis"
2. Project due at end of class
3. HW:  Bring textbook, device everyday


French translation of Metamorphosis

September 2, 2016 (MIn Day)

My apologies....I didn't realize that this didn't publish as expected.

Here is Friday's class activity:

Students are to complete the activities on page 182-83

• Concept Vocabulary:  Practice  
• Word Study:  Denotation and Connotation  
• Conventions:  Types of Phrases, Read It, Write It

They can complete them in their textbook or in OneNote binders under Language Development in the Content Library under “The Metamorphosis” section.

September 6, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Discuss symbolism

2. Metamorphosis activity...movie pitch page 184

3. HW:  Finish the pitch (due end of class 9/7)...prefer it turned in to OneNote

September 1, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Ms. Petty will be checking textbooks for the 6 assignments (in OneNote or in text)
2. Review plot and character....focusing on character
3. HW:  Bring textbook 9/2; Minimum Day 9/2; Warrior Pride day 9/2

Character Assignment:

1. Choose a main character

2. Take notes on :

• A. physical appearance
• B. 4-6 personality traits
• C. Conflicts (internal and external)

3. Write a paragraph about your character (make sure to include items A-C)