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Thursday, May 18, 2018
1. Complete a quiz in Read Theory. This will be your final quiz, so do well.
2. Watch the following videos and then complete the assignment provided.
Video 1 of 2
Video 2 of 2
1. Complete a quiz in Read Theory. This will be your final quiz, so do well.
2. Watch the following videos and then complete the assignment provided.
Video 1 of 2
Video 2 of 2
Greek/Latin Vocabulary List # 3
The quiz will be on Friday, May 11, 2018. Go to Quizlet, here, to study.
The quiz will be on Friday, May 11, 2018. Go to Quizlet, here, to study.
FRIDAY, May 4, 2018
1. When finished with the vocabulary quiz, take at least two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher. Using a sticky note, place your name on the correct level on the wall when finished.
2. Finish any remaining spells that are due today.
3. Watch today's news at CNN 10. Complete the assignment sheet when finished.
3. Begin working on next week's spell sheet.
Week of April 30. 2018
Greek/Latin Vocabulary list # 2:
Study these words in Quizlet. Quiz will be on Friday, May 4, 2018.
1. When finished with the vocabulary quiz, take at least two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher. Using a sticky note, place your name on the correct level on the wall when finished.
2. Finish any remaining spells that are due today.
3. Watch today's news at CNN 10. Complete the assignment sheet when finished.
3. Begin working on next week's spell sheet.
Week of April 30. 2018
Greek/Latin Vocabulary list # 2:
Study these words in Quizlet. Quiz will be on Friday, May 4, 2018.
Friday, April 27, 2018
1. Finish typing your final draft of The Pearl essay.
2. Take two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher. Using a sticky note, place your name on the correct level on the wall.
3. Watch this TED Talk. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
4. Watch today's teen news at www.channelonenews.com
5. Watch CNN10 Student news.
6. Complete the assignment sheet for the student news.
1. Finish typing your final draft of The Pearl essay.
2. Take two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher. Using a sticky note, place your name on the correct level on the wall.
3. Watch this TED Talk. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
4. Watch today's teen news at www.channelonenews.com
5. Watch CNN10 Student news.
6. Complete the assignment sheet for the student news.
Greek/Latin Vocabulary List # 1
Go to Quizlet and practice any three tasks to help learn the terms in preparation for this week's quiz.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Go to Quizlet to practice vocabulary from The Pearl. Prepare to be assessed on your knowledge of these terms.
Go to Quizlet and practice any three tasks to help learn the terms in preparation for this week's quiz.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Go to Quizlet to practice vocabulary from The Pearl. Prepare to be assessed on your knowledge of these terms.
Week of March 13, 2018
If you did not complete the scorpion task, then go to last week's assignment and complete that. If you did, move on to the task below.
1. What do you know about pearls? Look at each resource below and then complete the assignment below.
a. The Oyster King
b. 10 Facts About Pearls
2. When finished learning about oysters and pearls, complete this assignment.
Friday, March 9, 2018
1. Check grades (5 minutes). Note: I will be updating grades for ELA.
2. Take at least two (or more) quizzes in Read Theory. Score 80% or higher. I will be recording these quiz grades. Go to the sub to look up your username in the red binder if you don't remember it.
3. Finish your Google Slides presentation on the Zombie Science assignment The assignment is posted in Google Classroom.
4. In The Pearl, we have been introduced to scorpions. Now learn about scorpions here.
5. Then Complete this assignment on scorpions.
6. Research and gather information on your Digging Deeper project.
7. Watch Channel One News.
If you did not complete the scorpion task, then go to last week's assignment and complete that. If you did, move on to the task below.
1. What do you know about pearls? Look at each resource below and then complete the assignment below.
a. The Oyster King
b. 10 Facts About Pearls
2. When finished learning about oysters and pearls, complete this assignment.
Friday, March 9, 2018
1. Check grades (5 minutes). Note: I will be updating grades for ELA.
2. Take at least two (or more) quizzes in Read Theory. Score 80% or higher. I will be recording these quiz grades. Go to the sub to look up your username in the red binder if you don't remember it.
3. Finish your Google Slides presentation on the Zombie Science assignment The assignment is posted in Google Classroom.
4. In The Pearl, we have been introduced to scorpions. Now learn about scorpions here.
5. Then Complete this assignment on scorpions.
6. Research and gather information on your Digging Deeper project.
7. Watch Channel One News.
Week of February 26, 2018
1. Take two (or more) quizzes in Read Theory. Score at least 80% or higher.
2. Go to the sub to get the red binder if you don't remember your username information.
3. Then finish the Science of Zombies assignment found in Google Classroom. If you have not "joined" the classroom, the code is jmbb43o. Ask a peer if you're not sure how to join.
4. Finish your digital portfolios. Help each other to complete this task as collaboration is part of the assignment.
5. We have been introduced to scorpions in The Pearl. Now learn about scorpions here.
6. Then Complete this assignment on scorpions.
The Pearl novella by John Steinbeck.
1. Take two (or more) quizzes in Read Theory. Score at least 80% or higher.
2. Go to the sub to get the red binder if you don't remember your username information.
3. Then finish the Science of Zombies assignment found in Google Classroom. If you have not "joined" the classroom, the code is jmbb43o. Ask a peer if you're not sure how to join.
4. Finish your digital portfolios. Help each other to complete this task as collaboration is part of the assignment.
5. We have been introduced to scorpions in The Pearl. Now learn about scorpions here.
6. Then Complete this assignment on scorpions.
The Pearl novella by John Steinbeck.
Week of February 20, 2018
The Pearl and John Steinbeck Webquest
Complete the handouts provided by using the following resources.
1. John Steinbeck biography
Use the following resources to locate information and complete the handout on Cortez Pearls.
1. Sea of Cortez Pearl
2. Pearl Diving in Mexico
3. History of Pearling
Week of February 12, 2018
1. Take a quiz in Read Theory (80% or higher).
2. Finish the Zombie presentation slides.
3. Watch Channel One News and complete the assignment sheet.
Idioms Vocabulary
Practice your vocabulary at Quizlet. Quiz is Friday, September 16. This week's theme is horses.
The Pearl and John Steinbeck Webquest
Complete the handouts provided by using the following resources.
1. John Steinbeck biography
Use the following resources to locate information and complete the handout on Cortez Pearls.
1. Sea of Cortez Pearl
2. Pearl Diving in Mexico
3. History of Pearling
Week of February 12, 2018
1. Take a quiz in Read Theory (80% or higher).
2. Finish the Zombie presentation slides.
3. Watch Channel One News and complete the assignment sheet.
Idioms Vocabulary
Practice your vocabulary at Quizlet. Quiz is Friday, September 16. This week's theme is horses.
Week of February 5, 2018
This week's vocabulary due date and quiz will be on Friday, February 9th. Complete any 3 of the 4 boxes on the assignment sheet. Go to Quizlet for practice and review of your vocabulary.
The Titanic
We have been visiting history this week by reading articles about the Titanic as well as a few stories about survivors. Watch the documentary of the sinking of the Titanic and complete the assignment sheet (a half page sheet).
Making a Titanic Connection
Think of a disaster that has occurred in history (anywhere in the world) that you can compare to the sinking of the Titanic. It can be a disaster that occurred on land, in the air, or at sea. Find at least seven (7) similarities You will use your journal to record your findings. Remember, only use reliable, trustworthy sites!
This week's vocabulary due date and quiz will be on Friday, February 9th. Complete any 3 of the 4 boxes on the assignment sheet. Go to Quizlet for practice and review of your vocabulary.
The Titanic
We have been visiting history this week by reading articles about the Titanic as well as a few stories about survivors. Watch the documentary of the sinking of the Titanic and complete the assignment sheet (a half page sheet).
Making a Titanic Connection
Think of a disaster that has occurred in history (anywhere in the world) that you can compare to the sinking of the Titanic. It can be a disaster that occurred on land, in the air, or at sea. Find at least seven (7) similarities You will use your journal to record your findings. Remember, only use reliable, trustworthy sites!
Week of January 23, 2018
This week's idioms vocabulary will be birds themed.
You can study the list using Quizlet to prepare for the quiz which will be on Friday, January 26th.
This week's idioms vocabulary will be birds themed.
You can study the list using Quizlet to prepare for the quiz which will be on Friday, January 26th.
First Semester Final Exam
The semester final exam will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Use this study guide to prepare for the exam.
Use this Quizlet link to practice and study the idioms.
Use this Quizlet link to practice and study the SAT vocabulary terms.
The semester final exam will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Use this study guide to prepare for the exam.
Use this Quizlet link to practice and study the idioms.
Use this Quizlet link to practice and study the SAT vocabulary terms.
Week of November 27, 2017
This week's vocabulary homework can be found here. The due date and quiz date is Friday, December 1st.
This week's vocabulary homework can be found here. The due date and quiz date is Friday, December 1st.
Week of November 20, 2017
1. Check your grades (5 minutes).
2. Take "The Lottery" quiz. You can watch the video again here if needed for a quick refresher.
3. When finished with the quiz, turn it in to Mrs. Newton on the counter, and pick up a copy of the CNN Student News assignment.
4. Watch CNN Student News, and then complete the assignment sheet., and turn in to Mrs. Newton when finished.
5. Complete a Read Theory quiz. Remember that the quiz grades will be recorded, so strive for an 80 or higher.
1. Check your grades (5 minutes).
2. Take "The Lottery" quiz. You can watch the video again here if needed for a quick refresher.
3. When finished with the quiz, turn it in to Mrs. Newton on the counter, and pick up a copy of the CNN Student News assignment.
4. Watch CNN Student News, and then complete the assignment sheet., and turn in to Mrs. Newton when finished.
5. Complete a Read Theory quiz. Remember that the quiz grades will be recorded, so strive for an 80 or higher.
Week of November 13, 2017
This week's vocabulary assignment can be found here. The due date and quiz date is Friday, November 17, 2017.
Go to Quizlet to practice and study for this week's vocabulary list.
This week's vocabulary assignment can be found here. The due date and quiz date is Friday, November 17, 2017.
Go to Quizlet to practice and study for this week's vocabulary list.
Friday, November 3, 2017
1. Check your grades - 5 minutes!
2. Complete the assignment from yesterday. Mrs. Newton will return that to you for completion. Turn in to Mrs. Newton when finished.
2b. Complete one quiz in Read Theory. You need to score an 80% or higher.
3. Watch CNN Student News.
4. When finished viewing CNN Student News, complete this assignment.
1. Check your grades - 5 minutes!
2. Complete the assignment from yesterday. Mrs. Newton will return that to you for completion. Turn in to Mrs. Newton when finished.
2b. Complete one quiz in Read Theory. You need to score an 80% or higher.
3. Watch CNN Student News.
4. When finished viewing CNN Student News, complete this assignment.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Now that we have read the story, watch the short film below. You will then compare and contrast the two.
Watch The Necklace here (part 1)
The Necklace (part 2)
Now that we have read the story, watch the short film below. You will then compare and contrast the two.
Watch The Necklace here (part 1)
The Necklace (part 2)
Week of October 16, 2017
This week's vocabulary homework was distributed today. The due date and quiz date is Friday, October 20, 2017.
Study and practice this vocabulary list using Quizlet.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Quarter 1 Quizlet Study Practice
Study your first quarter vocabulary using Quizlet. Click this link.
Friday, October 6, 2017
1. a. Check your grades.
1. b. Click here to take Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
2. Join Google Classroom by clicking on the tab to the left. Use the "Join Class" code given to you by Mrs. Newton.
3a. Complete assignment in Google Classroom.
3b. Complete this quiz on text structures.
4. Make a copy of this assignment.
This week's vocabulary homework was distributed today. The due date and quiz date is Friday, October 20, 2017.
Study and practice this vocabulary list using Quizlet.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Quarter 1 Quizlet Study Practice
Study your first quarter vocabulary using Quizlet. Click this link.
Friday, October 6, 2017
1. a. Check your grades.
1. b. Click here to take Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
2. Join Google Classroom by clicking on the tab to the left. Use the "Join Class" code given to you by Mrs. Newton.
3a. Complete assignment in Google Classroom.
3b. Complete this quiz on text structures.
4. Make a copy of this assignment.
Friday, September 29, 2017
1. Turn in your homework to Mrs. Newton.
2. Check your grades (5 minutes). If you have anything less than a C, click on the assignments for that class to determine why you have that grade.
3. Click here to take Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
4. Take two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least an 80%. If you do not reach that goal, retest as grades will be recorded today.
5. When finished, go to CNN Student News.
6. Complete this assignment when finished viewing CNN Student News.
1. Turn in your homework to Mrs. Newton.
2. Check your grades (5 minutes). If you have anything less than a C, click on the assignments for that class to determine why you have that grade.
3. Click here to take Vocabulary Quiz # 5.
4. Take two quizzes in Read Theory scoring at least an 80%. If you do not reach that goal, retest as grades will be recorded today.
5. When finished, go to CNN Student News.
6. Complete this assignment when finished viewing CNN Student News.
Week of September 25, 2017
This week's vocabulary assignment can be found here.
Also, you can practice this week's vocabulary words using Quizlet.
This week's vocabulary assignment can be found here.
Also, you can practice this week's vocabulary words using Quizlet.
Friday, September 22, 2017
1. Check your grades (5 minutes). If you have anything less than a C for a class, you need to click on that grade to see why your grade is low.
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz by clicking here.
3. Complete a quiz scoring 80 or above in Read Theory. Mrs. Newton will give you your login information.
4. Finish any incomplete work given to you by Mrs. Newton.
5. Go to CNN Student News and listen to today's segment.
6. When finished with CNN Student News, complete this assignment.
1. Check your grades (5 minutes). If you have anything less than a C for a class, you need to click on that grade to see why your grade is low.
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz by clicking here.
3. Complete a quiz scoring 80 or above in Read Theory. Mrs. Newton will give you your login information.
4. Finish any incomplete work given to you by Mrs. Newton.
5. Go to CNN Student News and listen to today's segment.
6. When finished with CNN Student News, complete this assignment.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Today's assignments are listed below. Complete each assignment in order.
1. Check your grades (5 minutes).
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz by clicking here.
3. Go to Read Theory. Use the login information given to you by Ms. Newton. Use the link on the left.
4. Go to Channel One News by clicking this link.
5. After watching Channel One News, click this link for the assignment.
Today's assignments are listed below. Complete each assignment in order.
1. Check your grades (5 minutes).
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz by clicking here.
3. Go to Read Theory. Use the login information given to you by Ms. Newton. Use the link on the left.
4. Go to Channel One News by clicking this link.
5. After watching Channel One News, click this link for the assignment.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Today's assignments are listed below. Complete each task and come back to this page to complete each assignment in order.
1. Check your grades
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz here.
3. Go to CNN News
4. Complete this assignment when finished listening to the CNN news.
5. Finish the Class website scavenger hunt assignment sheet previously given to you in your folder.
Today's assignments are listed below. Complete each task and come back to this page to complete each assignment in order.
1. Check your grades
2. Complete today's vocabulary quiz here.
3. Go to CNN News
4. Complete this assignment when finished listening to the CNN news.
5. Finish the Class website scavenger hunt assignment sheet previously given to you in your folder.
