Monday, October 30, 2017

october 31

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Halloween. Dia de los Muertos.  Why do we celebrate these holidays?  Do you think about dressing up, or candy, or loved ones who have passed on, or...?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
* Tangerine: skim Part 1 (which we already read) and find 5 words you wouldn't use when you talk.  Write these words in a list on a piece of paper.
2. Tangerine begin Part 2
3. TWO QUESTIONS
4. Read/ Read 180

october 30

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Today may seem like an average Monday to you, but someone very special to me is celebrating a birthday so the day itself takes on a special meaning.  What makes a day special to you?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Return/discuss essays
3. Tangerine
4. Read 180

ASSIGNMENT:
Please bring your spiral notebook / composition book tomorrow.  This will be worth a letter grade.

Friday, October 27, 2017

october 27

JOURNAL TOPIC:


Why is it legal for businesses to put up all sorts of ugly signs, but graffiti is illegal?

AGENDA:
1. Journal (PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE IN CLASS)
2. Tangerine
3. TWO QUESTIONS
4. Read 180 (if time)

Thursday, October 26, 2017

october 26

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Explain how you used your time in this class yesterday when the substitute teacher was here.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Prepare for essay
3. Write essay

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

october 25

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Describe a time you thought of just the right thing to say to someone-- after the conversation was already over.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Essay (prompt/instructions below)
3. Read 180 (if time)

ESSAY:

Please write a 5-paragraph essay in response to the following prompt.  Turn in the essay to the substitute teacher before you leave 5th period.  Thank you.

In the book Tangerine, Paul is a unique character.  Describe three qualities that make Paul different from the other characters in the book (such as his brother Erik, his mother, Coach Warner, or any other character you choose).  Please remember to organize your essay with an introduction and a conclusion, and also remember to proofread. 

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

progress report 2 self-assessment

Please rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (10 being best) for the following categories.  Please include a 1-3 sentences explaining your reasons, especially your effort.  Please also remember to write down the grade you think you've earned in the course so far!  Thank you.

Read 180

Journals

Reading & Writing (Tangerine and questions; Read 180 workbook)

october 24

JOURNAL TOPIC:
What are you going to do this afternoon since school is ending early?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Progress report self-assessment

thank you

As often as I say it, I feel like I don't say it often enough: Thank You. Thank you for your effort, your insight, your willingness...