December 16, 2016

Today in class, we will:
1. Continue with our final period activity.
2. All work has been graded and entered. I am in the process of averaging for the semester grades. 
3. Semester grades are averaged with the 3 gradebooks (each progress report period). I will send out an email when they are posted. I will not post semester grades until after each period's final exam period.   The staff deadline to post to AERIES is Monday night.
4. HW: None

December 15, 2016

Today in class, we will:
1. Continue with our final period activity.
2. All work has been graded and entered. I am in the process of averaging for the semester grades. 
3. Semester grades are averaged with the 3 gradebooks (each progress report period). I will send out an email when they are posted. I will not post semester grades until after each period's final exam period.   The staff deadline to post to AERIES is Monday night.
4. HW: None

December 14, 2016 Finals

Today in class, we will:
1. Continue with our final period activity.
2. If you were absent for any of Act I-IV review questions, you must come today at 2:00 p.m. to make up (after 7th period final). I leave at 3:10 p.m.
3. All current grades will be entered today (13 assignments).  Late work (as I have explained a million times) will be added after the current grades are in AERIES.
4. Semester grades are averaged with the 3 gradebooks (each progress report period). I will send out an email when they are posted.  The staff deadline to post to AERIES is Monday night.
5. If you were absent Tuesday 12/13/16, you must take the surveys by end of today or it will not be counted in your grade.
6. HW: None

December 13, 2016

Today in class, we will:
1. Meet in the library lab
2. Thoughtfully and completely answer the Textbook Survey
3. Answer the survey about next semester (yes...2 surveys today)
4. Options after surveys:  code.org (find a a game to build) or visuwords (review vocab for other classes) or quizlet (and create study set for one of your finals)
5. HW: Study for all of your final exams in your other classes.

PILOT TEXTBOOK SURVEY

SPRING STUDENT SURVEY

December 12, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Return all graded work
2. Hopefully check it against grades for mistakes
****If you find an error, attach a note of explanation to the assignment
3. Start final activity
4. Don't Forget:  We are in computer lab in library tomorrow
**** If you were absent when we answered review questions for Acts 1-4, you must come in on Wednesday after 7th period final to complete.
5. HW: None

December 9, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Tun in our paragraph about whether JC deserved to die?
2. Finish the play by watching Act V
3. Answer in-class review packets for Acts III-V
4. HW:  None

December 8, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in summary from yesterday's viewing
2. Continue with today's viewing (Act 3/maybe Act 4)
3. Continue to take notes
4. HW: Write a coherent paragraph on if you think Caesar deserved to die...final draft format (ink or typed, no scratchouts, legible, neat)

December 7, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in our summary of yesterday's viewing ASAP (by end of tardy bell)
2. Continue taking notes
3. Answer Questions on Act I and II
4. Continue viewing
5. HW:  Write a 2-3 sentence summary on today's viewing on a 1/2 sheet of paper

Viewing Schedule

12/8/16:

All periods: ended at 1:32  (the end of Act IV)

12/716:

Period 3: ended at 1:06.56
Period 4: ended at 1:04.38
Period 5: ended at 1:03.38
Period 6: ended at 104.13
Period 7: ended at 1:02

12/6/16:

Periods 3-4: ended at 36.31
Period 5: ended at 41.17
Period 6: ended at 43.50
Period 7: ended at 43.30

12/5/16:

Periods 3-6 Minute 1-16.50
Period 7: 1-10.23

December 6, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn  in our 2-3 sentence summary of the first 17 minutes of the play.
2. Continue to watch Act I of the play
3. Answer the review questions for Act I
4. Start Act II and continue to take notes
5. HW: Write a 2-3 sentence summary on a 1/2 sheet of paper of today's viewing

To view play, go to December 5, 2016 blog post

December 5, 2016-Early Out

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in our research on Carol Dweck and mindset to tray
2. Start the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare
3. HW: Summarize in 3 sentences what was viewed so far.

December 2, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Watch Carol Dweck's TedTalk about mindset as a class.
2. Work with a partner and research this topic (mindset, 
    growth mindset v. fixed mindset) and Carol Dweck.
3. With your partner, choose at least three different articles to
    use for class discussion on Monday.
4. For each of your three articles, write down title, author, 
    URL, source, summarize main point in two sentences and 
    find at least one good piece of evidence to share with the 
    class. Make sure you write down the exact 
    sentence/fact/evidence using quotation marks.
5. The sub will determine if this assignment is due at the end 
     of class or on Monday morning....depends on behavior!
6. HW: Finish in class work 12/5

December 1, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in Focus Questions to tray
2. Read "The Importance of Mindset" on page 61. Answer the questions on pages 63, 65, 67.
3. Carefully rip out/remove pages 63-68 and turn in to tray after they are complete.
**If you didn't do the online work yesterday, please use class time to complete them. I have five tablets for checkout.
4. HW: Finish in-class work 12/2; Bring a device 12/2

**As a reminder, please refer to the Late Work post on 11/18. Late work was accepted on November 28, 2016. Anything after that will not be graded. I collected the late work on Tuesday, 11/29 at 8:30 a.m. from the appropriate late work tray.

November 30, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in worksheet from yesterday's assignment on Author's Purpose/POV
2. Work collaboratively on: Blast: The Lost Decade and Close Read: Iraq War Blog
**For Close Read: Complete the focus questions offline and the Reading Comprehension questions online.
3. HW: Finish in-class work 12/1; Bring a device 12/1

November 29, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the Think Questions for "Iraq War Blog" to tray
2. Watch the Concept Definition for "Author's Purpose"
3. Answer the questions on Chart (middle section)
4. Read the model explanation (in student account) and answer the Guided Reading
5. Research the Iraq War (2003) and complete the table (the top section of handout)
6. HW: Finish in-class work; Bring a device 11/30

SKILL: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE HANDOUT

STUDY SYNC

November 28, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in any late work (today is the only day I'm taking it--as per the instructions on 11/18)
2. Turn in plot chart, character description, and thematic analysis
3. First Read on "The Iraq War Blog:..." Read and Think Questions
4. HW: Finish in-class work 11/29; BRING A DEVICE

Late Work

Students may complete the listed assignments below for 80% credit.

• The assignments must be done on paper/pencil and not online (except where noted)
• The assignments must be clearly labeled.
• The assignments must be turned in to the late tray on Monday, November 28, 2016
• The assignments must be done completely, neatly, and legibly.
• Any assignments not turned in on Monday, November 28, 2016 (by 2:55) will not be accepted
• The reading selections, Think questions, and Focus questions can all be found in the student textbook.
• As discussed in class, I will not be available during the break to answer questions. Please make sure you know you login credentials for your Study Sync account.

Reading Selections/Assignments:  

The Sports Gene

1) First Read--Think Questions

2) Cose Read--Focus Questions and writing prompt(and handout)
3) Online Quiz (online only)

Outliers: The Story of Success

1) First Read--Think Questions

2) Close Read--Focus Questions (and handout)

Into the Wild

1) First Read--Think Questions (and handout)

2) Close Read--Focus Questions (and handout---front side only)

3) Comprehension questions (online only)

Skills:

1) Central or Main Idea handout (and two questions online)

2) Roots and Affixes handout (and two questions online)

3) Rhetoric handout (and two questions online)

4) Textual evidence (and two questions online)

Ted Talk Paragraph

Links for handouts:

STUDY SYNC LINK

CLOSE READ: THE OUTLIERS HANDOUT

SKILL: RHETORIC HANDOUT

SKILL: CENTRAL OR MAIN IDEA HANDOUT

CLOSE READ: THE SPORTS GENE HANDOUT

CLOSE READ: INTO THE WILD HANDOUT

FIRST READ: INTO THE WILD HANDOUT

SKILLS: ROOTS AND AFFIXES HANDOUT

SKILL: TEXTUAL EVIDENCE HANDOUT

November 18, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Wrap up our thematic video
2. Complete the three activities (plot chart, character description, thematic analysis)
3. HW:  Make up missing work, if necessary

November 17, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue with our thematic work
2. Take notes for the assignments: plot chart, character description, evidence on how this piece of fiction meets our theme
3. HW:  Continue to add to plot chart and character description 11/18

November 16, 2016

Today in class, we will:

**Complete the  Mission Admission survey:  http://bit.ly/RHSmission

1. Turn in our final draft paragraphs on the Ted Talks

2. Complete First Read: Invictus (includes author research and Think Question-write them on handout or submit online via StudySync)

3. HW: Complete First Read: Invictus 

FIRST READ: INVICTUS HANDOUT

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 15, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. A break from reading but not from thinking :)
2. Take notes on the TedTalks....
3. Written analysis of a Ted Talk:

• Answer the following question:  Which talk was the most interesting to you and why?  Include at least three reasons/examples why the TedTalk you chose was so AWESOME. Make sure to include complete sentences and use appropriate paragraph structure.

3. HW: Finish/finalize TedTalk paragraph 11/16; bring a device 11/16

November 14, 2016--Early Out

Today in class, we will:

1. Answer the comprehension "quiz" questions on the excerpts from Into the Wild
2. Turn in any missing work.
3. HW: Bring device; bring textbook 11/15

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 10, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Distribute and assign the activity that sub somehow didn't see on my desk...."Skill: Rhetoric"
2. Distribute and assign today's activity: "Close Read: Into the Wild"
3. Work time in small groups on both....need a device!!
4. HW: Finish both activities 11/14; 11/14 is an early out; No school tomorrow 11/11

CLOSER READ: INTO THE WILD HANDOUT

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 9, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Collect yesterday's handout/worksheet
2. Access the assignment "Skill-Rhetoric" for Into the Wild
3. Complete worksheet and online activities
4. HW: Finish in-class work 11/10; bring a device 11/10

SKILL: RHETORIC FOR INTO THE WILD HANDOUT

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 8, 2016--Election Day

Today in class, we will:

**Complete Election Blast (extra credit)
1. Review yesterday's Think Questions
2. Complete today's activity:  Skill--Textual Evidence (#2)
3. HW: Complete in-class work 11/9; Bring a device 11/9

STUDY SYNC LINK

SKILL--TEXTUAL EVIDENCE (#2) HANDOUT

November 7, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Discuss "The Outliers"
2. Review any questions
3. Start the First Read: Into the Wild excerpt
4. Activities:  Worksheet, Read, Think Questions
5. HW:  Finish in class work 11/8; Bring a device 11/8

STUDY SYNC LINK

FIRST READ: INTO THE WILD HANDOUT

November 4, 2016 Rally--Day of the Dead

November 4, 2016

1. Take survey  CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY
2. Review activities from 11/1-3
3. HW:  Make sure you are all caught up 11/6; Bring Device 11/6

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 3, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish the Close Read: The Outliers activities (worksheet, focus questions and writing prompt)
2. HW:  Finish Close Read and be ready to discuss in class on 11/4

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 2, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the Skill: Latin And Greek Roots and Affixes
2. Complete the Close Read: The Outliers handout, focus questions and writing prompt
3. HW: Continue to work on the close read activities

CLOSE READ: THE OUTLIERS AHNDOUT

STUDY SYNC LINK

November 1, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Return graded work
2. Distribute handout
3. Skill: Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots
4. Complete assignment/activity
5. HW:  Complete in-class work not finished 11/2

STUDY SYNC LINK

SKILL: GREEK AND LATIN AFFIX HANDOUT

October 31, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in homework from last week (Textual Evidence and Blast)
2. Return graded work
3. Post grades
4. HW:  Bring textbook; bring device 11/1 AND THERE IS SCHOOL TOMORROW

October 28, 2016-Minimum Day

Today in class,we will:

1. Collect homework on "Textual Evidence" from Thursday
2. Complete the Blast: You're Hired activity, including worksheet
3. HW:  Complete in-class work; Bring a device 10/31

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 27, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in work from First Read: The Outliers
2. Complete the activity "Textual Evidence" including worksheet
3. HW: Finish in-class work; bring device

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 26, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the worksheet for Blast:Leveling the Field
2. Turn in the work from the Close Read: The Sports Gene
3. Next selection: excerpt from "The Outliers"
4. First Read assignment (read, think questions)
5. HW: Finish in-class work 10/27; Bring a device 10/27; ONLINE QUIZ 10/27

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 25, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Complete the Blast: Leveling the Field with a partner (if you want)
2. Catch up on any StudySync assignments
3. HW: Blast:Leveling the Field 10/26; Bring device 10/26

STUDY SYNC LINK

LINK TO BLAST:LEVELING THE FIELD HANDOUT

October 24, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Meet in the library lab.
2. Students will complete the Close Read Assignment for "The Sports Gene" excerpt, which includes a class handout.
3. HW: Close Read assignment 10/25; Brig text 10/25; bring device 10/25

STUDYSYNC LINK

October 21, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Go over yesterday's reading selection and Think questions
2. Complete the skill lesson on Central/Main Idea
3. HW: Finish in-class work; Meet in library lab 10/24

CENTRAL/MAIN IDEA WORKSHEET

STUDY SYNC LOGIN IN PAGE

October 20, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Get access to our StudySync accounts
2. Learn how to complete an assignment
3. Have time to read and complete activities with "The Sports Gene"
4. HW:  Finish in-class work

STUDYSYNC HOMEPAGE LINK

October 19, 2016

Today, in class, we will:

1. Textbook Pilot activities
2. Turn in completed handout
3.HW:  Bring textbook; bring device

October 18, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish the transition activity
2. Materials will be distributed tomorrow. Please bring a device.
3. HW:  Bring a device/tablet

October 17, 2016 Early Out

Today in class, we will:

1. Make sure our TurnItIn response is submitted.
2. Independent Reading/Learning activities to tray (if not already submitted)
3. Start transition to new textbook
4. HW:  None

October 14, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Take the four quizzes (one per reading selection) on pearsonrealize.com
**If you haven't finished your independent reading/learning activities, work on that.
2. Answer the questions listed below and submit via TURNITIN.COM
3. Turn in the Independent Reading/Learning activities to Ms. Petty before you leave class.
4. HW:  Leave textbook at home :) Turnitin Assignment due by Monday. 10/17

NO TALKING AND NO ELECTRONICS DURING QUIZZES

October 13, 2016

IN ORDER FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP PRESENTATION/PROJECT TO BE GRADED, IT MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE HOMEWORK TURN IN LINK ON THE CLASS BLOG.

Today in class, we will:

1. Have time to complete our Independent Learning/Reading Activities
2. Model how to complete an assignment in Turn It In
3. HW:  Independent Reading Activities 10/14; Last Day to sign up for PSAT 10/14; Quiz over Small Group Readings 10/14; Meet in room 620 10/14

CLICK HERE FOR TURN IT IN APP/WEBSITE

• Class Codes are listed here and the password is PETTY (in all caps)
• If you don't have an account, you will need to sign up as a student using your school email and school password
• If you already have an account, you will need to login and then add a class

October 12, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Begin our transition activity between the two pilot textbooks
2. Small group presentations are due by beginning of class 10/13
3. Independent Learning/Reading activities are due by end of class 10/13
4. HW:  Small group reading selections quiz 10/14; in lab 620 10/14; Turn it in activity 10/14

Student Survey. I have the opportunity to choose the next theme/topic for our next unit. Please take the survey to express your preferences.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW NEW THEMES

October 11, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Have the last day of group time to finish the multimedia presentation (pages 246-247)
2. Explain how to access the four reading selections for the Independent Reading Selection
3. HW:  Multimedia presentation 10/13 (beg of class); Quiz on group readings 10/14; Last day to pay for PSAT 10/14

RANK MOVIE CHOICE FOR WEDNESDAY

October 10, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Introduce the Performance Task for Small Groups and then Independent Learning selections and assignment.
2. Time will be given to work on the assignment
3. HW:  Independent Learning due 10/12

October 10, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Introduce the Performance Task for Small Groups and then Independent Learning selections and assignment.
2. Time will be given to work on the assignment
3. HW:  Independent Learning due 10/12

October 7, 2016--Rally Schedule

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish our group work on "Encountering the Other"
2. Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian (periods 4 and 5)
3. HW: Bring a device on Monday....need it

October 6, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Meet in the library computer lab for some new activities with Mrs. Coats
2. HW:  "Encountering the Other" is due 10/7 end of class; Rally 10/7; Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian :)

AMAZING ARTICLE ABOUT RHS STUDENTS

Class Survey

MOVIE SURVEY

October 5, 2016

Photo taken by Leslie Griego and given to Team Lexi..courtesy of Facebook

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue on "Encountering the Other"
2. Meet in library computer lab tomorrow
3. HW: "Encountering the Other" due 10/7; Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian :); Rally 10/7

October 4, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue our group work on "Revenge of the Geeks" and then start the last selection.
2. "Revenge of the Geeks" needs to be turned in by end of class.
3. HW:  Last reading selection "Encountering the Other"