ASsignments
Week of February 11, 2019
We will continue with our unit with Edgar Allan Poe short stories. This week's story is "The Tell Tale Heart."
To practice the vocabulary, go the Quizlet site in preparation for the quiz next week.
The audio to the text can be heard here.
Lastly, the text of the story can be found here.
We will continue with our unit with Edgar Allan Poe short stories. This week's story is "The Tell Tale Heart."
To practice the vocabulary, go the Quizlet site in preparation for the quiz next week.
The audio to the text can be heard here.
Lastly, the text of the story can be found here.
Week of February 4, 2019
Use the following resources as we read Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado".
Cask of Amontillado short film - Version # 1
Short film - Version # 2 - Compare this version to version # 1 above using a T-chart or Venn Diagram
Cask of Amontillado written text (American English version)
Cask of Amontillado audio
Quizlet vocabulary link
Use the following resources as we read Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado".
Cask of Amontillado short film - Version # 1
Short film - Version # 2 - Compare this version to version # 1 above using a T-chart or Venn Diagram
Cask of Amontillado written text (American English version)
Cask of Amontillado audio
Quizlet vocabulary link
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Go to these links to research Edgar Allan Poe.
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/person/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe
https://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160
Mini Bio (video)
Go to these links to research Edgar Allan Poe.
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/person/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe
https://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160
Mini Bio (video)
Week of January 7, 2019
You will be conducting a mini research assignment. Choose someone who has made an impact in history. Use the following link to explore individuals. Your topic must be approved.
Resource List
You will be given the assignment sheet for notes when your chosen person has been approved.
You will be conducting a mini research assignment. Choose someone who has made an impact in history. Use the following link to explore individuals. Your topic must be approved.
Resource List
You will be given the assignment sheet for notes when your chosen person has been approved.
Friday, December 18, 2018
1. When finished with CNN10 News, go to this link to watch an "I Wonder" video. Think of at least three I wonder questions.
2. Go to MakeBeliefsComix and create a symbol from The Outsiders novel.
Week of December 11, 2018
We will finish The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton before leaving for Christmas/Winter break. If you need to listen to the audio as you follow along with the reading, click this link.
If you need to read the text, click this link to read any missed chapters.
Go to Quizlet to study vocabulary for chapters 5-6.
Go here to study chapters 3-4 vocabulary.
We will finish The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton before leaving for Christmas/Winter break. If you need to listen to the audio as you follow along with the reading, click this link.
If you need to read the text, click this link to read any missed chapters.
Go to Quizlet to study vocabulary for chapters 5-6.
Go here to study chapters 3-4 vocabulary.
Monday, November 26, 2018
1. We are analyzing persuasion in film. Click on this link to view each film. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
2. Watch CNN 10 News and summarize one news segment using at least 3-5 sentences.
1. We are analyzing persuasion in film. Click on this link to view each film. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
2. Watch CNN 10 News and summarize one news segment using at least 3-5 sentences.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Click on this link for the Tony, the Tiger podcast. Complete the assignment sheet on notebook paper provided as you listen to the podcast.
Click on this link for the Tony, the Tiger podcast. Complete the assignment sheet on notebook paper provided as you listen to the podcast.
Monday, October 31, 2018
1. Finish your quiz.
2. If you did not take two Read Theory quizzes on Friday, do so now. Remember, you need to score 80 or higher.
3. Watch this film and compare it to The Monkey's Paw using the graphic organizer.
1. Finish your quiz.
2. If you did not take two Read Theory quizzes on Friday, do so now. Remember, you need to score 80 or higher.
3. Watch this film and compare it to The Monkey's Paw using the graphic organizer.
Friday, October 10, 2018
1. Finish working on your digital portfolio. When finished, bring the completed rubric to Mrs. Newton with your grade justification written on the back
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory (80% or higher).
3. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on left) and make sure that you have passed all vocabulary quizzes with at least 80% or higher.
4. Watch CNN 10 News.
5. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected. OR you can complete the brief handout from Mrs. Newton.
6. Watch this video and then complete a WIC using the half paper provided from Mrs. Newton.
1. Finish working on your digital portfolio. When finished, bring the completed rubric to Mrs. Newton with your grade justification written on the back
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory (80% or higher).
3. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on left) and make sure that you have passed all vocabulary quizzes with at least 80% or higher.
4. Watch CNN 10 News.
5. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected. OR you can complete the brief handout from Mrs. Newton.
6. Watch this video and then complete a WIC using the half paper provided from Mrs. Newton.
Friday, October 5, 2018
1. Five (5) minutes only: Check your grades. Click on the grade to see if you have any missing assignments as the quarter ends next week.
2. Complete and turn in the completed "Lamb to the Slaughter" assignment sheet from yesterday.
3. Take at least two (2) or more quizzes in Read Theory. You need to score 80% or higher.
4. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on the left) and score at least 80% or higher on each Greek/Latin vocabulary quiz.
5. Go to CNN 10 for today's news.
6. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
1. Five (5) minutes only: Check your grades. Click on the grade to see if you have any missing assignments as the quarter ends next week.
2. Complete and turn in the completed "Lamb to the Slaughter" assignment sheet from yesterday.
3. Take at least two (2) or more quizzes in Read Theory. You need to score 80% or higher.
4. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on the left) and score at least 80% or higher on each Greek/Latin vocabulary quiz.
5. Go to CNN 10 for today's news.
6. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
Friday, September 28, 2018
1. Complete the objective summary, and then get it stamped.
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory. Your username and password will be provided for you to keep in your agenda. If you are taking the pretest for the first time, you do not have to take "enter the program" when finished pretesting.
3. Go to Google Classroom (you can click the tab on the left) and complete either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 depending upon your previous score.
3. Go to www.CNN10.com and watch today's news cast. When finished, go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
1. Complete the objective summary, and then get it stamped.
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory. Your username and password will be provided for you to keep in your agenda. If you are taking the pretest for the first time, you do not have to take "enter the program" when finished pretesting.
3. Go to Google Classroom (you can click the tab on the left) and complete either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 depending upon your previous score.
3. Go to www.CNN10.com and watch today's news cast. When finished, go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
Friday, September 21, 2018
1. Go to Google Classroom for your Greek/Latin quiz.
2. Then Watch CNN 10.
3. Go to the Student Center at the front of the classroom to pick up the short assignment sheet when finished watching the news.
1. Go to Google Classroom for your Greek/Latin quiz.
2. Then Watch CNN 10.
3. Go to the Student Center at the front of the classroom to pick up the short assignment sheet when finished watching the news.
Friday, September 7, 2018
1. Finish the Assistance Dog Project. Be sure to press the "Turn in" button in Google Classroom. Use the rubric provided to check for completion.
2. Go to CNN 10 news.
3. Then go to My Google Maps and after viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location. You can also research additional facts about that location to add to your map.
1. Finish the Assistance Dog Project. Be sure to press the "Turn in" button in Google Classroom. Use the rubric provided to check for completion.
2. Go to CNN 10 news.
3. Then go to My Google Maps and after viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location. You can also research additional facts about that location to add to your map.
Week of September 4, 2018
Assistance Dog Project
Go to this link for the assignment.
Resources for Assistance Dog Project:
AKC - American Kennel Club
Service Dogs, Inc.
Service Dogs for America
Hearing Impairment
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Vision Assistance Dogs
Assistance Dog Project
Go to this link for the assignment.
Resources for Assistance Dog Project:
AKC - American Kennel Club
Service Dogs, Inc.
Service Dogs for America
Hearing Impairment
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Vision Assistance Dogs
Friday, August 31, 2018
1. Finish the iReady test.
2. Then finish setting up your My Maps page in Google Drive.
a. Place a pin in a location in Thailand.
b. Write a description of the event regarding the soccer team cave rescue.
3, Go to https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 . Watch today’s news cast. After viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location.
4. Click on the EXPLORE Tab in “My Maps” in your Google Drive My Maps page. The BigFoot sightings map is interesting. Check out some of the maps. Remember, you will be building onto your maps and creating new ones throughout the year.
5. Watch this video on how to create your own microscope to detect bacteria in water.
6. We will read articles with locations all over the U.S. and around the world. Test your knowledge of the 50 U.S. states by going here.
7. Check your grades using the tab to the left.
Friday, August 24, 2018
My Google Maps Assignment
We recently discussed the international joint effort to save a Thailand soccer team who was trapped in a flooded cave. Your task was to use My Google Maps to plot the location of this incident as well as provide a description of the event. We will continue to build maps throughout the year as we learn more about events around the world.
My Google Maps Assignment
We recently discussed the international joint effort to save a Thailand soccer team who was trapped in a flooded cave. Your task was to use My Google Maps to plot the location of this incident as well as provide a description of the event. We will continue to build maps throughout the year as we learn more about events around the world.
