Friday, January 31, 2014

Today's Tasks

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

a. Say, "Thank you, Mr. Christensen!"

2. Special Presentation 

a. The history of Cambodia under the leader Pol Pot...
b. Download the assignment below and prepare to participate in today's presentation:

Cambodia KWL

b. Lesson and Discussion

3. Grammar - Verbals

a. Continue to study Gerunds and Participles...
b. If you have not downloaded the following link and made a copy so you can take notes, do that now.

Verbal - Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Notes

b. We will discuss and take notes on "Infinitives" next class.

3. Vocabulary List #231-240

a. Continue to study this week's word list 231-240 and know all words for the quarter 201-240.

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 88-103 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?
          3. Respond to the special presentation along with the book               by answering the following question in a full paragraph.               In what ways do the Special Presentation and discussion               about Pol Pot and his reign of terror change your idea or               ideas about the book, The Rent Collector? Why?

5. Homework

a. Make sure you are finished with your January Home Reading by next class. IT IS DUE NEXT CLASS!
b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Today's Tasks

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

a. Say, "Thank you, Mr. Christensen!"

2. Grammar - Verbals

a. If you have not downloaded the following link and made a copy so you can take notes, do that now.

Verbal - Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Notes

b. We will discuss and take notes on "Participles" today.

3. Vocabulary List #221-230 

a. Continue to study this week's word list 221-230 and know all words for the quarter 201-230.

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 74-87 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

5. Close Reading Discussion

"Never Give In" by Winston Churchill
a. We will discuss the homework assignment to read Churchill's speech and SOAPStone Worksheet.

b. If you did not complete the assignment, I have reattached it here:

"Never Give In"

b. Fill in your answers to the SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet below:

SOAPSTone Reading Strategy Worksheet

c. Be prepared to share and discuss this speech.
d. Submit your completed SOAPSTone Worksheet of "Never Give In" below.

Assignment Submission Form

6. Submit your January Home Reading Selection

a. Submit your January Home Reading Selection below.

Home Reading Submission Form

b. Make sure you finish reading this book by Monday.

7. Homework

a. Make sure you are keeping up on your January Home Reading. You can pass it off as soon as you complete reading it. It will be due at the beginning of next class.
b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Submit your SOAPSTone Worksheet of "Never Give In" today if you have not already done so.
d. Submit your January Home Reading Selection to the form above if you have not already done so.

Monday, January 27, 2014

London Subway WWII - Shelters from German Bombs

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz #4

a. Go to the following link and complete the bell quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Grammar - Verbals

a. Download the following link, make a copy, and take notes as we discuss the concepts.

Verbal - Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Notes

b. We will discuss and take notes on gerunds today.

3. Vocabulary List #221-230 (New Words)

a. Study this week's word list 221-230 and know all words for the quarter 201-230.

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 55-73 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

5. Close Reading Discussion

"Never Give In" by Winston Churchill
a. We will discuss the homework assignment to read Churchill's speech and SOAPStone Worksheet.

b. If you did not complete the assignment, I have reattached it here:

"Never Give In"

b. Fill in your answers to the SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet below:

SOAPSTone Reading Strategy Worksheet

c. Be prepared to share and discuss this speech.

6. Homework

a. Make sure you are keeping up on your January Home Reading. You can pass it off as soon as you complete reading it.
b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Winston Churchill - "Never Give In"

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz #1

a. Go to the following link and complete the bell quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Grammar Review - 1st Semester Review

a. Pronoun Antecedent Agreement and Pronoun Case Review

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Notes

Pronoun Case Notes

3. Vocabulary List #211-220 (New Words)

a. Study this week's word list 211-220 and know all words for the quarter 201-220.

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 43-54 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

5. Close Reading and Discussion

"Never Give In" by Winston Churchill
a. Read Churchill's speech and do a close reading using the SOAPSTone reading worksheet to guide your reading.

"Never Give In"

b. Fill in your answers to the SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet below:

SOAPSTone Reading Strategy Worksheet

c. Be prepared next class to share and discuss this speech.

6. Homework

a. Make sure you are keeping up on your January Home Reading. You can pass it off as soon as you complete reading it.
b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Read "Never Give In" and complete a SOAPStone Worksheet for the reading.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Stung Meanchey ... "Always on Fire"

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz #1

a. Go to the following link and complete the bell quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Grammar Review - 1st Semester Review

a. Subject Verb Agreement Review

Subject Verb Agreement Notes Revisited

3. Vocabulary List #211-220 (New Words)

a. Study this week's word list 211-220 and all words of the quarter... 201-220

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 27-42 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?
          3. Extra Response Question: What did Sopeap's Profession                   used to be? Why do you think she is now at Stung                       Meanchey?

5. Close Reading and Discussion

"The Gettysburg Address"
a. Continue our Discussion of Closing Reading of "The Gettysburg Address"

b. Share and discuss your ideas and answers with the class.

c. Submit your answers to "The Gettysburg Address" SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet in the following submission form:

Assignment Submission Form

6. Homework

a. Study Vocabulary Words 201-220 and Grammar for Bell Quiz.

b. Make sure you are reading your January Home Reading Book everyday to stay caught up.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Bell Quiz #1

a. Go to the following link and complete the bell quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Grammar Review - 1st Semester Review

a. Eight Parts of Speech and Labeling Final Review

b. The Famous "Magic Grammar Sheet" Review
c. Open the following copy of the Magic Grammar Sheet:

Magic Grammar Sheet

d. Discuss and share the key points of the sheet as a class.

3. Vocabulary List #201-210 (New Words)

a. Continue to study this week's word list.

b. Bell Quiz next class on 201-210!

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 14-26 in The Rent Collector

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

5. Close Reading and Discussion

a. Introduction to close reading and SOAPSTone reading.

b. Download, make a copy, and rename the SOAPSTone sheet according to the following example:

     A2_AndersonB_GettysburgAddressSOAPSTone 

     SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet

c. Open another tab and click on the following link:

     The Gettysburg Address

d. Read "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln according to the close reading (SOAPSTone) expectations and fill out the worksheet as you read.

d. Be ready to share and discuss your ideas and answers with the class.

e. Submit your answers to SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet in the following submission form:

Assignment Submission Form

6. Homework

a. Study Vocabulary Words 201-210 and Grammar for Bell Quiz.

b. Complete the SOAPSTone Reading Sheet by next class. 

c. Make sure you are reading your January Home Reading Book everyday to stay caught up.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

WELCOME TO 3RD QUARTER 

Today's Tasks

1. Grammar Review - 1st Semester Review

a. Eight Parts of Speech and Labeling

b. Download the following practice sheet, make a copy ,and rename it according to the following example: 

     A2_AndersonB_EightPartsReviewSheet

Eight Parts Labeling Review Practice Sheet

c. Complete the practice sheet by next class.

2. Opportunity for Extra Credit

a. Personal Narratives from 1st Quarter Shared with Dance Class.
b. All you have to do is tell me you are willing to have your story shared.

3. Vocabulary List #201-210 (New Words)

a. Good News! I will not be making you write sentences this semester, but I expect you to study everyday and really get them down. 

b. You will get about ten words a week.

c. Study 201-210 this week. 

d. Bell Quiz next class on 201-210!

4. Introduction to New Literature for 3rd Quarter

a. We will be reading The Rent Collector by Camron Wright this quarter.

b. Background and discussion.

4. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 1-13 in The Rent Collector

b. Open a new document in your Google Drive and name it according to the following example:

     A2_AndersonB_RentCollectorReadingLog

c. Write the date and the pages read for each section assigned during the quater.

d. You will write two things under each section:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that occurred in the reading. What do you think?

6. Close Reading and Discussion

a. Introduction to close reading and SOAPSTone reading.

b. Download, make a copy, and rename the SOAPSTone sheet according to the following example:

     A2_AndersonB_GettysburgAddressSOAPSTone 

     SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet

c. Read "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln according to the close reading expectations and fill out the worksheet as you read.

d. Be ready to share and discuss your ideas and answers with the class.

e. Submit your answers to SOAPSTone Reading Worksheet in the following submission form:

     Assignment Submission Form

7. Homework

a. Study Vocabulary Words 201-210 for Bell Quiz.

b. Complete the SOAPSTone Reading Sheet by next class. 

c. Make sure you are reading your January Home Reading Book everyday to stay caught up.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Accreditation Survey

a. If you did not complete the survey last class, you will need to do so today. All students at CVHS need to complete the following survey for our accreditation this spring. Quickly go to the link and complete the survey honestly and fairly:

Accreditation Survey

2. Final Exam

a. Go to the following link and complete the Final Exam.

Final Exam

Good Luck!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. PLAN Test (Pre ACT) Results

a. A counselor from the counseling department will be here to share your scores and results from the PLAN Test. 
b. Please give the counselor your best attention. This really is an important part of your future...

2. Accreditation Survey

a. The following survey needs to be completed by all CVHS students. Please go to the following link and complete the survey:

Accreditation Survey

3. Informative Essay - Self Reflection Assignment (Overdue!)

a. If you did not complete the Self-Reflection on your Informative Essay last class, go to last class's tasks and complete the assignment ASAP.

4. Prepare for Final Exam

a. Your main task today is to prepare and study for the Final Exam. I am attaching the study guide below; prepare a 2X2 Card for the Final Exam if you haven't already.

Final Exam Study Guide

5. December Home Reading Check-Off

a. If you did not check-off your reading book for December, you will need to do that today!

6. January Home Reading Selection

a. Use the form below to submit your choice for January's Home Reading Assignment:

January Home Reading Submission Form

7. Check your 2nd Quarter Grade

a. Check your 2nd Quarter Grade to see if there are any inconsistencies. This is your final opportunity to right any wrongs.

8. Homework

a. Submit your selection for January's Home Reading Book. There is a Submission Form for this book selection above.

b. Study your vocabulary and grammar daily.

c. Study for the final... The final exam for 2nd Quarter will be next class.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Informative Essay - Self Reflection Assignment

a. Complete the following Self-Reflection on your Informative Essay using the following review sheet:

Informative Essay Self-Reflection Assignment

b. Submit this Self-Reflection Assignment to the following submission form:

Assignment Submission Form

2. Prepare for Final Exam

a. Using the study guide below, prepare a 2X2 Card for the Final Exam.

Final Exam Study Guide

3. December Home Reading Check-Off

a. As you are working on the above items, you will called up to check off your home reading for December.

4. Check your 2nd Quarter Grade

a. Check your 2nd Quarter Grade to see if there are any inconsistencies. There are only three assignments still to be put on the grade: December Home Reading, Informative Essay Self-Reflection Report, and the Final Exam

5. Homework

a. Choose a book to read for January. There will be a Submission Form for this book selection next class.

b. Study your vocabulary and grammar daily.

c. Study for the final... The final exam for 2nd Quarter will be on Friday.