Monday, September 30, 2013

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz #7 -- "Priscilla and the Wimps"

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz.

Bell Quiz #7 - "Priscilla and the Wimps"

2. Grammar - Paragraph Editing Skills

a. Download, make a copy, and rename the following assignment.

Paragraph Editing Skills #2 - Mr. Axelwood

b. Complete the practice sheet per the directions.
c. Discuss as a class. Q&A.

3. Personal Narrative Essay Assignment

a. Sharing your three ideas.

     1. With a partner... pair and share

     2. Discuss which one would fit the assignment best

     3. Discuss your partner's ideas in the same manner

b. Finalize your ideas... 

c. Open a new document and name it according to the example given below:

     A2_AndersonJ_PersonalNarrative

d. Class Discussion... How do we begin a story like this?

e. Begin the narrative... first paragraph is due by next class!

4. Reading - Narratives (Short Stories)

a. Discuss "Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck from last class's reading.
b. Go to the following link and read the story "The Law of Life" by Jack London

"The Law of Life" by Jack London


c. Go to your Short Stories Reading Log that you created last class.
d. Write a summary and response to "The Law of Life"
e. Be ready to participate in class discussions of the story as well as know the story for quizzes and tests.

6. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete the Paragraph Editing Skills #2 Practice Sheet.
b. Have the first paragraph at least of your Personal Narrative ready by next class.
c. Read "The Law of Life" and write a summary and response by next class.

e. Make sure you FINISH your September Home Reading Book. IT IS DUE NEXT CLASS!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

It is time to write the 

Personal 

Narrative 

Essay!

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz #6 -- Sentence Errors

a. Go to the link below and take the quiz:

Bell Quiz #6

b. Class review of the test.

2. Grammar - Paragraph Editing Skills

a. Download, make a copy, and rename the following assignment.

Paragraph Editing Skills #1

b. Complete the practice sheet per the directions.
c. Discuss as a class. Q&A.

3. Intro to the Personal Narrative Essay Assignment

a. Download and make a copy of the following assignment guidelines.

Personal Narrative Essay Guidelines

b. Take notes on the Guidelines as we discuss the assignment in class.

c. Begin to brainstorm ideas for the essay.

d. Have three ideas ready for next class.

4. Reading - Narratives (Short Stories)

a. Go to the following link and read the story "Priscilla and the Wimps"

"Priscilla and the Wimps"

b. Create a new document with the title similar to the example given below:
     A2_AndersonJ_ShortStoriesReadingLog

c. Write a summary and response to "Priscilla and the Wimps"
d. Be ready to participate in class discussions of the story as well as know the story for quizzes and tests.

5. Vocabulary Sentences Assignment 

a. Write vocabulary sentences for 81-90

b. You should now have sentences for 1-90.

6. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete the Paragraph Editing Skills #1 Practice Sheet.
b. Have three ideas for your Personal Narrative ready by next class.
c. Read "Priscilla and the Wimps" and write a summary and response by next class.
d. Write vocabulary sentences for words 81-90 should be completed by next class. You should have 1-90 now.

e. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. IT IS DUE NEXT WEEK!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

It's Midterm Exam Day!

May the force be with you, my young padawan learners....

Today's Tasks:

1. Midterm Exam

a. Take the midterm at the following link:

Midterm Exam

b. When you finish, quietly work on other assignments.

2. Grade Issues

a. If you have any grade issues, they need to be resolved ASAP. 

b. All grades for the first half of first quarter will be finalized by the end of this week.

3. Assignments/Homework

a. Continue to study Vocabulary and Grammar. There will be a bell quiz at the beginning of next class.

b. Home Reading Books are due next week in the middle of the week. Make sure you complete the book by that time.

c. Come ready to begin the 2nd Half of 1st Quarter. We will begin writing the Personal Narrative Essay...

Friday, September 20, 2013

Midterm exam has been postponed until next class!

Another day to STUDY!!!!!!

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz -- No Bell Quiz Again Today.

a. Say thank you...

2.  Midterm Review Study Guide

a If you have not done the following... do this...
b. Download the Midterm Study Guide, make a copy,  and rename it for your google drive folder.

1st Quarter Midterm Study Guide

c. Discuss as a class some of the issues and concerns with the Midterm.

d. Study the concepts for next class's midterm exam.

3. Jeopardy Game Review for Extra Credit

a. Divide into teams and play Jeopardy (with official Jeopardy rules) to help review for the Midterm Exam.

b. All students must play and participate for their team.

4. Vocabulary Sentences Assignment 

a. Submit your vocabulary sentences for 1-80 (41-80) to the following submission form.

Assignment Submission Form (Vocabulary Sentences)

b. If you DO NOT know how to properly submit to this form, please see me or a peer, so you can get them in properly.

5. Grade Repair/Debates

a. Look up your grades on Powerschool.

b. If there are any problems with your grades, you need to come see me ASAP.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Vocabulary sentences for words 1-80 are due today. If you have not submitted those, it will need to be done ASAP. 

c. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. Test it off as soon as you finish.

d. STUDY HARD FOR MIDTERM... which is next class.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Midterm exam is next class!

STUDY!!!!!!

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz -- No Bell Quiz Again Today.

a. Say thank you...

2. Grammar - Review and Correct

a. Avoiding Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Fragments #1 Review
b. Bring up your homework and be prepared to ask questions, answer questions, review your work, and prepare for the midterm on these topics.

3. "To the Mouse"

a. Download the following poem "To the Mouse."

"To the Mouse" by Robert Burns

b. Make a copy, rename it, and place it in your google drive folder.

c. Answer the questions and be prepared to defend your ideas with and to the class.

3.  Midterm Review Study Guide

a Download the Midterm Study Guide, make a copy,  and rename it for your google drive folder.

1st Quarter Midterm Study Guide

b. Discuss as a class some of the issues and concerns with the Midterm.

c. Study the concepts for next class's midterm exam.

4. Jeopardy Game Review for Extra Credit

a. Divide into teams and play Jeopardy (with official Jeopardy rules) to help review for the Midterm Exam.

b. All students must play and participate for their team.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Write sentences for words 71-80. You should now have sentences for 1-80.

c. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. Test it off as soon as you finish.

d. STUDY HARD FOR MIDTERM... which is next class.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Learning 

is 

often 

messy!

Today's Tasks:

1. No Bell Quiz Today...

a. Say thank you!

2. Grammar - Sentence Errors

a. Download the following Avoiding Sentence Errors #1. 

Avoiding Sentence Errors #1

b. Rename it to our assignment standards.
c. Complete the assignment per the instructions.

3. Reading Of Mice and Men 

a. Read as a class today... Of Mice and Men pgs. 99-107.
b. Open your reading log and do your final entry which is today's reading entry. Remember to do a summary and response.
c. Discussion Questions: Write a response to the following questions in your reading log today.
          Slim's final words to George were, "You hadda, George. I 
          swear you hadda. Come on with me." What does he mean 
          by this comment? Do you agree with Slim?
d. Submit your reading Log for BIG credit to the following submission form: 

Assignment Submission Form

e. Book Discussion... what do you think?

4. Vocabulary

a. Share some of the sentences the students have written.
b. Write sentences for words 61-70. You should have sentences for 1-70 by next class. 
c. Remember to use the study helps I have created for the vocabulary. It works! I have attached a link here:

Vocabulary Practice

g. Study the vocabulary words... take the remaining time in class to study the vocabulary words.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete a reading log entry for Of Mice and Men submit the complete Book Log to the submission form above.
b. Write sentences for words 61-70. You should now have sentences for 1-70.
c. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. Test it off as soon as you finish.
d. Continue to study vocabulary and grammar for a bell quiz next class.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

We should love words, because they love us...!

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz #5 - Vocabulary

a. Go to the following link and take the bell quiz. 

Bell Quiz #5 - Vocabulary

2. Grammar - Independent and Dependent Clauses Continued

a. Download the following Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice Sheet #2. 

Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice #2 

b. Rename it to our assignment standards.
c. Complete the assignment per the instructions.

3. Reading Of Mice and Men 

a. Read as a class today... Of Mice and Men pgs. 91-100.
b. Open your reading log and do an entry for today's reading. Remember to do a summary and response.
c. Discussion Questions: Write a response to the following questions in your reading log today.
          What would we do with Lennie in today's world? What if                 Curley's wife was your sister, wife, mother... would it make 
          a difference?
d. We will turning in the reading log at the conclusion of the book NEXT CLASS PERIOD. Make sure you are up to date on these logs as this will be worth big points.

4. Vocabulary

a. Remember to use the study helps I have created for the vocabulary. It works! I have attached a link here:

Vocabulary Practice

b. Study the vocabulary words... take the remaining time in class to study the vocabulary words.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete a reading log entry for Of Mice and Men pgs. 81-90

b. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. Test it off as soon as you finish.

c. Continue to study vocabulary and grammar for a bell quiz next class.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz #4

a. Go to the following link and take the bell quiz. 

Bell Quiz #4 - Magic Grammar Sheet

2. Grammar - Independent and Dependent Clauses

a. Correct and discuss the Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice Sheet #1. 
b. Submit the form to the Assignment Submission Form below:

Assignment Submission Form

3. Reading Of Mice and Men 

a. Read Of Mice and Men pgs. 81-90.
b. Open your reading log and do an entry for today's reading. Remember to do a summary and response.
c. Discussion...
d. We will turning in the reading log at the conclusion of the book in a couple class periods. Make sure you are up to date on these logs as this will be worth big points.

4. Vocabulary

a. Share some of the sentences the students have written.
b. Write sentences for words 51-60. You should have sentences for 1-60 by next class. 
c. Remember to use the study helps I have created for the vocabulary. It works! I have attached a link here:

Vocabulary Practice

g. Study the vocabulary words... take the remaining time in class to study the vocabulary words.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete a reading log entry for Of Mice and Men pgs. 81-90
b. Write sentences for words 51-60. You should now have sentences for 1-60.
c. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished. Test it off as soon as you finish.
d. Continue to study vocabulary and grammar for a bell quiz next class.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Do you like to read on an electronic device? Or, do you prefer an old fashion book? Take the survey...

Today's Tasks:

1. Complete the following Library Survey

a. Go to the following link and complete the survey. No bell quiz for today... Say thank you Mr. Christensen.

Library Survey

2. Grammar - Independent and Dependent Clauses

a. Open the link to the Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice Sheet #1

Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice Sheet #1

b. File > Make a Copy > Rename it according to the following example:

     A2_AndersonJ_IndependentandDependentClauses#1

c. Follow the directions and complete the worksheet.

3. Reading Of Mice and Men 

a. Read Of Mice and Men pgs. 71-80.
b. Open your reading log and do an entry for today's reading. Remember to do a summary and response.
c. Discussion...

4. Vocabulary

a. Submit Vocabulary Sentences 1-40 to the following submission form: 

Assignment Submission Form

b. This will be graded.
c. Discuss the first 21-40 words on the list.
d. Share some of the sentences the students have written.
e. Write sentences for words 41-50. You should have sentences for 1-50 by next class. 
f. Remember to use the study helps I have created for the vocabulary. It works! I have attached a link here:

Vocabulary Practice

g. Study the vocabulary words... take the remaining time in class to study the vocabulary words.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete a reading log entry for Of Mice and Men pgs. 71-80
b. Write sentences for words 41-50. You should have sentences for 1-50 by next class.
c. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished.
d. Complete the Independent and Dependent Clauses Practice Sheet #1
e. Study vocabulary and grammar for a bell quiz next class.
f. Specifically study the Magic Grammar Sheet thoroughly for next class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz #3 -- Vocabulary and Grammar

a. Go to the following link:

Bell Quiz #3

b. Take the quiz.
c. Discuss the test and concepts for clarification.

2. Grammar Study: Magic Grammar Sheet

a. The following sheet is the ultimate grammar sheet for this year. 
b. Open the document link below:

Magic Grammar Sheet

c. Once you have it open do the following go to file > make copy >  and rename according to the following example:
     A2_AndersonJ_MagicGrammarSheet

d. I call it the Magic Grammar Sheet. It lays out some of the most important skills that you must know for this class and skills that will help you write more mature, powerful sentences without making grammar mistakes.
e. Take notes as we discuss some of the key concepts for today.

3. Reading Of Mice and Men 

a. Read Of Mice and Men pgs. 61-70
b. Open your reading log and do an entry for today's reading. Remember to do a summary and response.
c. Discussion...

4. Vocabulary

a. Discuss 21-40 words on the list.
b. Share some of the sentences you have written.
c. You should have sentences for 1-40 now. 
d. Submit your sentences to the form below. This will be graded.

Assignment Submission Form
e. Study the vocabulary words... take the remaining time in class to study the vocabulary words.

5. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete a reading log entry for Of Mice and Men pgs. 61-70
b. Make sure you are reading your Home Reading Book daily until finished.
c. Study vocabulary and grammar for a bell quiz next class.