12/18/09

12/18/09: English 

Grade 9: OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:

Over Break: Read a novel and write a three (3) page formal paper describing how it made you feel, what you learned from reading it, or what you thought the author was trying to teach us by writing the book. If you earn a “20” or above on the PA Writing Rubric, you will earn a “100 %” on this EXTRA CREDIT assignment.

Catch up on any missing work and you’ll get a reduced late penalty.

Grade 10:

OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:

Rewrite, using the proofreading skills we discussed in class, your “Poetry Analysis” paper. I’ll REPLACE your grade with the new one.

Catch up on any missing work and you’ll get a reduced late penalty.

Grade 11:

OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:

Rewrite, using the proofreading skills we discussed in class, your “To Kill A Mockingbird” paper. I’ll REPLACE your grade with the new one.

Catch up on any missing work and you’ll get a reduced late penalty.

Grade 12:

Rewrite, using the proofreading skills we discussed in class, your “College Essay.” I’ll REPLACE your grade with the new one.

Catch up on any missing work and you’ll get a reduced late penalty.

Writing Prompts:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Actors in “Dickens of a Mystery”:  Learn your lines.

**Read the Charles Dickens novel (or conduct any research you can – SparkNotes, Wiki, encyclopedias, any source at all) from which your character is drawn:

Edwina-The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Estella-Great Expectations

Belle-A Christmas Carol

Nancy-Oliver Twist

Clara-David Copperfield

Defarge-A Tale of Two Cities

Havisham-Great Expectations

Oliver-Oliver Twist

Fagin-Oliver Twist

Uriah-David Copperfield

McCawber-David Copperfield

Dickens-Any/All of the above.

12/17/09

M. Dulac
French I = wb 35 (due 12/18)
French II = Rewrite the ten questions from class in two different ways. If you were absent on 12/16, get the original ten from a classmate and go from there.
All = Mid-terms are only 12 school days/9 class periods away, so start looking over old tests and quizzes. Think of some questions you may have and start studying now. There shall be nothing on the mid-terms that you will not have seen by the week of 1/18

Ms. Willard

Advanced Math Test

Algebra 2 pg 142 13-17 all

Geometry pg 211 9-19 odd, 23, 24, 31, 32

Integrated Algebra 2 Worksheet 115

12/16/09

Ms. Willard

Advanced Math Test

Algebra 1 pg 203 47-59 all

Algebra 2 correct worksheet

Statistics Test

Geometry correct worksheet, finish pg 206

Integrated Algebra 2 correct pg 74

12/15/09

M. Dulac

French I = tb 94-95 ex. 26 and 28 with complete French sentences

Ms. Willard

Algebra 1 pg 201 17-25 odd, 27-29 all pg 246 11-16 all

Statistics Finish Review

Integrated Algebra 2 finish pg 74

12/14/09: English 

Grade 9: 

Tuesday, 12/15:  The Giver, Ch. 11 Questions due.

Grade 10:

Tuesday, 12/15: The Outsiders, Ch. 2 Questions due. 

Grade 11:

Tuesday, 12/15:  Catcher in the Rye, Ch. 4 Questions due. 

Grade 12:

Wednesday, 12/16: Macbeth Projects due

 Act I, Sc. 3 any 5 of the ?s.

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math Test

Algebra 1pg 195 13-39 odd, 41-43 all

Algebra 2 Worksheet pgs 139 & 140

Statistics Review

Geometry Worksheet pgs 203 & 204

Integrated Alegbra 2 pg 74 58-75 all

M. Dulac

French I = wb 34

French II = 10 total sentences. Use all ten known quantities to describe what you buy at each of the stores. No food can be repeated and ten total sentences. I do not want 10 sentences for each store, just ten total. Study for the major pop quiz tomorrow. BTW, this assignment must be in French and with ten complete sentences.

M. Dulac

French I & II = wb 32

12/10/09

12/10/09: English 

Grade 9: 

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

  In class, finish Ch 9, read Ch 10.

Monday, 12/14: The Giver, Ch. 9 &10 Questions due. 

Grade 10:

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

  In class, answer all Ch 1 ?s. Read Ch 2.

Monday, 12/14: The Outsiders, Ch. 2 Questions due. 

Grade 11:

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

  In class, answer all Ch 1-3 ?s. Read Ch 4.

Monday, 12/14: Catcher in the Rye, Ch. 4 Questions due. 

Grade 12:

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

  In class, reread Act I, sc. 2 and answer all ?s together. Read Sc. 3.

Monday, 12/14: Macbeth Projects due

 Act I, Sc. 3 any 5 of the ?s.

Writing Prompt potential sources:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

http://staff.esuhsd.org/danielle/English%20Department%20LVillage/journals.html  (thanks Holly Jo)

Ms. Willard

Advanced Math work on review

Algebra 2 questions

Geometry pg 209 11-25 odd, 30, 31

12/9/09

M. Dulac

French I = wb 31

French II = tb 113, copy 2nd (bottom) vocab from English to French.

Ms. Willard

Advanced Math pg 197 1-10 all, 11-59 odd, 60, 61

Algebra 1 Chapter 3 test first part

Algebra 2 pg 132 15-29 odd

Statistics No class early release

Geometry No class early release

Integrated Algebra 2 No class early release

12/8/09

M. Dulac

French I = Create a family tree of at least three generations and of 8-12 family members. It must be labeled in  French.

French II = wb 31

Ms. Willard

Algebra 1 Vocab Test 3, correct review

Statistics Review

Integrated Algebra 2 Worksheet pg 71

12/7/09

Ms. Willard

Advanced Math pg 194 13-33 odd

Algebra 1 pg 179 1-10 all, 11-53 odd, 54, 55

Algebra 2 pg 132 15-29 odd, 31-36 all

Statistics pg 255 1-21 odd

Geometry 

M. Dulac

French I = tb 107 copy 2nd vocab from English to French, bring in your biggest family photo

French II = tb 78-79 summarize blue bold terms in own words in English

English / Mr. Rose 

Grade 9: 

Tuesday, 12/8:  The Giver, Ch. 9 Study Guide Questions (by end of class). 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 10:

Tuesday, 12/8:  Start reading The Outsiders in class, 

  Ch. 1 Study Guide Questions afterward. 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 11:

Tuesday, 12/8:  Start reading Catcher in the Rye in class, 

  Ch. 1 Study Guide Questions afterward. 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 12:

Wednesday, 12/9:  Continue reading Macbeth in class, 

  appropriate Study Guide ?s afterward. 

  Ongoing work on Theatrical Element Projects.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Writing Prompt potential sources:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

http://staff.esuhsd.org/danielle/English%20Department%20LVillage/journals.html (thanks Holly Jo)

12/4/09

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math pg 186 15-39 odd, 41 & 44

Algebra 1 Finish worksheet pages 187 and 188

Algebra 2 pg 126 Regular 13-31 odd, 33-36 all

       General 13-27 odd, 33-36 all

Statistics Questions

Geometry pg 191 49-64 all, skip 52-55

Integrated Algebra 2 question pg 72

M. Dulac

French I = tb 74-75, summarize bold blue terms in your own words with complete sentences

French II = wb 24 and test Monday. Test will cover:

Vocab

Food

Meals

Ingrediants

Conversations

Grammar

Partitive Articles

Usage

meaning

Negative expressions

Placement

meaning

Culture

Quebec and its surrounding features

M. Dulac

French I =  test tomorrow over: (still on my board)

Vocab

        adjectives

looks

personality

conversation

name read it

age speak it

hair listen to it

eyes write it

looks

personality

Grammar

être

conjugation

meaning

adjectives

agreement

placement

Culture

Quebec the province and city and their surroundings

French II =  tb 62 negative expressions

Integrated Mathematics II = test tomorrow over:

exponents

adding

subtracting

multiplying

dividing

circles

radius

diameter

circumference

area

vocabulary (multiple choice)

12/3/09

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced math pg 177 13-35 odd

Algebra 2 quiz

Geometry pg 189 11-35 odd, 36-38 all, 47 & 48

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 72 15-22 all, 31-36 all

12/7/09

12/7/09: English 

Grade 9: 

Tuesday, 12/8:  The Giver, Ch. 9 Study Guide Questions (by end of class). 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 10:

Tuesday, 12/8:  Start reading The Outsiders in class, 

  Ch. 1 Study Guide Questions afterward. 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 11:

Tuesday, 12/8:  Start reading Catcher in the Rye in class, 

  Ch. 1 Study Guide Questions afterward. 

  LAST DAY for computer demonstrations. 

  Vocabulary due.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Grade 12:

Wednesday, 12/9:  Continue reading Macbeth in class, 

  appropriate Study Guide ?s afterward. 

  Ongoing work on Theatrical Element Projects.

Friday, 12/11:  Journals/Prompt Response due

Writing Prompt potential sources:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

http://staff.esuhsd.org/danielle/English%20Department%20LVillage/journals.html (thanks Holly Jo)

12/4/09: English

Grade 9: 

Due Now:  The Giver, Ch. 8 Study Guide Questions. 

  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry 

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary, Ch 9 ?s (via NoteShare).

Grade 10:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry 

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Monday, 12/7:  We will begin reading The Outsiders.

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary (via NoteShare).

Grade 11:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Monday, 12/7:  We will begin reading Catcher in the Rye.

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary (via NoteShare).

Grade 12:

***Make sure you've read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299***

Due Now: Ongoing work on Theatrical Element Project. Pick a “theatre job” (i.e. Acting, Directing, Designing Lights; Sound; Sets; Costumes; Props), and propose an “approach” or “concept.”  Either read the play itself if you feel comfortable with the language, or use any one of a variety of synopses available on the Internet (Recommended: Spark Notes at http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html )

 You must be ready to submit via NoteShare a written description of what you plan to do with the project, then describe and/or share your notes on it for the class. 

Due Now:  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

12/2/09

Grade 9: 

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday or you may continue to submit four 150-300 word Journals (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry 

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Bring Pleasure reading to class (if time after computer demos).

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary, Reading Response (via NoteShare).

Grade 10:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday or you may continue to submit four 150-300 word Journals  (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry 

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

The Giver, Ch. 8 Study Guide Questions.

Bring Pleasure reading to class (if time after computer demos).

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary, Reading Response (via NoteShare).

Grade 11:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday or you may continue to submit four 150-300 word Journals (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

Bring Pleasure reading to class (if time after computer demos).

Monday, 12/7:  We will begin reading Catcher in the Rye.

Due Tuesday, 12/8:  Vocabulary, Reading Response (via NoteShare).

Grade 12:

***Make sure you've read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299***

Due Now: Ongoing work on Theatrical Element Project. Pick a “theatre job” (i.e. Acting, Directing, Designing Lights; Sound; Sets; Costumes; Props), and propose an “approach” or “concept.”  Either read the play itself if you feel comfortable with the language, or use any one of a variety of synopses available on the Internet (Recommended: Spark Notes at http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html 

 You must be ready to submit via NoteShare a written description of what you plan to do with the project, then describe and/or share your notes on it for the class. 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now prompt responses.  Only one (1) is due each Friday or you may continue to submit four 150-300 word Journals  (via NoteShare). Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry  

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com  (thanks Paiden)

http://www.writersdigest.com/WritingPrompts (thanks Daniel)

12/2/09

Ms. Willard's

Ad. Math Read pg 171-175

Algebra 1 worksheet 186

Algebra 2 pg 122 Practice quiz

Statistics questions

Geometry pg 181 13-39 odd, 44, 45

SCIENCE - 12/01/09

Earth Science - SW due Wed 12/16

Biology - p. 56:1-9 (due Wed 12/2)

 p. 56:10-17 (due Fri 12/4)

 p. 56-57:18-24 (due Wed 12/9)

 p. 57:25-32 (due Fri 12/11)

 test - Thurs 12/17

    SW due Fri 12/18

Physical Science

p. 58 due Wed 12/2

p. 59 due Fri 12/4

p. 82 due Wed 12/9

p. 83 due Fri 12/11

test - Thurs 12/17

SW due Fri 12/18

Chemistry

Test Tues 12/8

SW due Wed 12/16

Physics

WS 25 due Wed 12/2

Test Thurs 12/10

M. Dulac

French I = tb 85  ex. 14. 6 sentences for each person. repeat as little as possible or nothing.

French II = tb 85 ex. 3 with 5 complete sentences. finish conversations

All classes = Tests on Friday 12/4

Ms. Willard

Period 3 pg 175 19-21 all 30, 31, 32, 34

Statistics pg 242 1-23 odd.

 

12/1/09

Mr. Beal

Period Three- Great Issues

We watched a video on Saddam Hussein and his reign of terror.  For your assignment, research the methods employed by his regime in all attempts to maintain control of his country.  Submit a paper outlining this, and respond to the levels of his reign.

Period Five- World History

Pages 110-114 (?'s 1-6 on page 114)

Ms. Willard

Algebra 1 pg 175 19-21 all, 29-32 all, 34

Statistics pg 242 1-23 odd

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 830 Lesson 2-2 1-18 all

Monday November 30, 2009

Ms. Willard's Math Classes
Advanced Math pg 168 40-46 all
Algebra 1 pg 827 Lesson 3-7 and 3-8 odds.
Algebra 2 pg 122 54-70 all
Statistics Read next section and try odd number problems
Geometry pg 177 1-13 all and read section 4-1
Integrated Algebra 2 pg 830 Lesson 2-2 1-18 all

M. Dulac

French I = 10 sentences that describe yourself while discussing at least the following:

looks

personality

hair

eyes

French II = 10 sentences you did during Turkey day break. Repeat nothing.

                       Qu'est-ce que tu as fait pendant le Thanksgiving?

Integrated Geometry = Worksheet on exponents. parts a-b 

English - Mr. Rose

Grade 9: 

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week).

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now “Free-Writing.”  Only one (1) is due each Friday, via NoteShare. Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry. 

Bring Pleasure reading to class.

Grade 10:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week).

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now “Free-Writing.”  Only one (1) is due each Friday, via NoteShare. Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry. 

Bring Pleasure reading to class..

Grade 11:

Due Now:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week).

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now “Free-Writing.”  Only one (1) is due each Friday, via NoteShare. Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry. 

Bring Pleasure reading to class.

Grade 12:

***Make sure you've read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299***

Due Wednesday, 12/2: Ongoing work on Theatrical Element Project. Pick a “theatre job” (i.e. Acting, Directing, Designing Lights; Sound; Sets; Costumes; Props), and propose an “approach”  or “concept.”  Either read the play itself if you feel comfortable with the language, or use any one of a variety of synopses available on the Internet (Recommended: Spark Notes at http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html )

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals are now “Free-Writing.”  Only one (1) is due each Friday, via NoteShare. Choose any prompt from:

http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjresources-exercises.php#poetry. 

Bring Pleasure reading to class.

M. Dulac

French I = wb 27 & 29

French II = tb 87 ex. 9-10 avec des phrases complètes

Both = Bon Thanksgiving!!!!!

Ms. Marin - Art 1,2,3

Progress reports are coming out soon. Make sure you are up to date on your work. No homework over Thanksgiving break!

11/24/09

M. Dulac

French I = wb 26 & 28

French II = wb 28

Both = I will be collecting notebooks tomorrow

       = potential pop quizzes/study!!!!!!!!!

Ms. Willard

Algebra 1 Wkst 187 1-4 all, 8 and 9. Wkst 188 1-4 all, and 9

Statistics Chapter 4 retest

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 67 64-78 all

English/Mr. Rose

Grade 9: 

Due Monday, 11/30:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways. 

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week).

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals. Bring Pleasure reading to class.

Grade 10:

Due Wednesday, 11/25 by noon.  Analysis of your recitation poem.

 Three pages max., MLA Guidelines, submitted via email attachment ONLY.

Due Monday, 11/30:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways.

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week). 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals . Bring Pleasure reading to class.

Grade 11:

Due Monday, 11/30:  Demonstrate a computer skill or activity that will help your classmates in academic, cultural, or practical ways.

Due Tuesday, 12/1:  Vocabulary (no Reading Summary this week). 

Due Friday, 12/4:  Journals . Bring Pleasure reading to class.

Grade 12:

***Make sure you've read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299***

Due Monday, 11/30: Brainstorming Theatrical Element Project. Pick a “theatre job” (i.e. Acting, Directing, Designing Lights; Sound; Sets; Costumes; Props), and propose an “approach”  or “concept.”  Either read the play itself if you feel comfortable with the language, or use any one of a variety of synopses available on the Internet (Recommended: Spark Notes at http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html )

 You must be ready to provide a written description of what you plan to do with the project via NoteShare, then describe and/or share your notes on it for the class. NOTE: This is “brainstorming” only, we will have the rest of the week to put our projects together and show them. 

11/23/09

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math pg 166 13-31 odd, 35

Algebra 1 Wkst 185 1-4

Algebra 2 pg 120 13-37 odd 39-41 all, 45-47 all

Statistics questions pg 229

Geometry Finish Test

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 66 39-50 all

M. Dulac

French I = wb 21

Study Quebec terms

Study new vocab (tb 78)

French II = wb 25

Study Quebec terms

Study new vocab from the culture notes

Both: notebook check Wednesday

A demain

11/19/2009

Ms Willard's Math

Advanced Math questions pg 156 

Algebra 2 pg 113 13-37 odd 42-44

English/Mr. Rose

Grade 9: 

Due Monday, 11/23:  Ind. Reading Summary (via NoteShare).

Tuesday, 11/24:  Vocabulary Quiz

Due Wednesday, 11/25: Vocabulary, The Giver, Chapter 8+ Worksheet.

Grade 10:

Due Tuesday, 11/24: Critique of your recitation (via NoteShare).

Tuesday, 11/24:  Vocabulary Quiz

Due Wednesday, 11/25 by noon.  Analysis of your recitation poem.

Three pages max., MLA Guidelines, submitted via email attachment ONLY. 

Grade 11:

Tuesday, 11/24:  Vocabulary Quiz

Due Wednesday, 11/25 by noon: To Kill A Mockingbird Essay.

Three pages max., MLA Guidelines, submitted via email attachment ONLY. 

Choose ONE of the following three topics:

1. Prove that the major theme of this novel is "coming of age" and this "coming of age" is most clearly seen in the character of Jem.

2. By citing comments and incidents from the novel, demonstrate that the primary theme of this novel is "man's inhumanity to man." Be sure to include references to Boo Radley and the treatment of African-Americans, particularly Tom Robinson.

3. Some critics have said that Atticus is the children's "point of reference" in this novel. Decide what you think Atticus' function is in this novel and prove your conclusion by citing specific incidents in support of your thesis.

Grade 12:

Due Thursday, 11/19: Have read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299.

Due Monday, 11/30: Brainstorming Theatrical Element Project. Pick a “theatre job” (i.e. Acting, Directing, Designing Lights; Sound; Sets; Costumes; Props), and propose an “approach”  or “concept.”  Either read the play itself if you feel comfortable with the language, or use any one of a variety of synopses available on the Internet (Recommended: Spark Notes at http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html )

 You must provide a written description of what you plan to do with the play.

CHEMISTRY - Lab Reports - Law of Definite/Multiple Proportions 

M. Dulac

French I = study what we covered since wednesday

French II = tb 113 copy top vocab of ch. 3 from English to French

Bon week-end tout le monde.

11/20 SCIENCE

Notebooks will not be graded until the end of the quarter.  This means progress report grades will be based on classwork only.  If you have been absent or are not up-to-date for other reasons, make-up work must be received no later than Wed, Nov 25 to be considered for the purpose of progress reports.  New Science World is due that same day.

The following assignments are due (IN ADDITION TO THOSE ON THE PREVIOUS POST)

EARTH SCIENCE - see me ASAP if you don't have your make-up list

BIOLOGY - Macromolecule Lab WS - Procedure 1-6; Data Table-all except last row; P.78-1&2; p. 79-#1 (bottom of page); p. 80-2-5

Jeopardy WS

Alternative Energy/Wind Blade Design Make-up (if you missed it)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE - Alternative Energy/Wind Blade Design Make-up (if you missed it)

Density of 3 Water Samples Lab and Report

Pre-lab - Comparative Densities (water, cooking oil, etc.

CHEMISTRY - Alternative Energy/Wind Blade Design Make-up ( if you missed it)

pp. 94-96:31-80 due Monday 11/23

PHYSICS - P. 97 - bottom; p. 104

Ms. Willard's Math

Algebra 1 pg 174 11-18 all

Algebra 2 questions

Statistics pg 229 1-21 odd

Geometry Test

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 66 27-38 all

  

11/17/09

Ms. Willard's Math

Algebra 1 quiz and pg 168 Regular 13-33 odd, 34-39 all, 41. General pg 168 13-25 odd, 31, 33 34-39 all.

Statistics pg 214 1-13 odd

11/18/09

M. Dulac

French I = TB 107, copy the top vocab (both columns) from English to French.

French II = TB 76-77 summarize bold terms in your own words with at least one English sentence. Study what we talked about today

English/Mr. Rose

Grade 9: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

Wednesday, 11/18:  Ind. Reading Summary (via NoteShare).

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary, The Giver, Chapter 5 & 6 Worksheet.

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via NoteShare). Giver, Chapter 7 Worksheet.

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class.

Grade 10: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary 

Due Friday, 11/20:  Optional Journal (via email, no class today).

Due Tuesday, 11/24: Critique of your recitation (via NoteShare).

Due Wednesday, 11/25 by noon.  Analysis of your recitation poem.

Three pages max., MLA Guidelines, submitted via email attachment ONLY. An optional draft may be submitted by this Friday at 2:30 p.m. If you submit one, Mr. Rose will respond with general feedback for you to use to finalize your paper. Those who submit a draft will earn an extra point on the rubric score.

Grade 11: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary 

Due Friday, 11/20:  Optional Journal (via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Due Wednesday, 11/25 by noon: To Kill A Mockingbird Essay.

Three pages max., MLA Guidelines, submitted via email attachment ONLY. An optional draft may be submitted by this Friday at 2:30 p.m. If you submit one, Mr. Rose will respond with general feedback for you to use to finalize your paper. Those who submit a draft will earn an extra point on the rubric score.

Choose ONE of the following three topics:

1. Prove that the major theme of this novel is "coming of age" and this "coming of age" is most clearly seen in the character of Jem.

2. By citing comments and incidents from the novel, demonstrate that the primary theme of this novel is "man's inhumanity to man." Be sure to include references to Boo Radley and the treatment of African-Americans, particularly Tom Robinson.

3. Some critics have said that Atticus is the children's "point of reference" in this novel. Decide what you think Atticus' function is in this novel and prove your conclusion by citing specific incidents in support of your thesis.

Grade 12:

Due Thursday, 11/19: Read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299.

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math continue with pg 156

Algebra 1 pg 170

Algebra 2 correct pg 109, make up work

Statistics Read sec 5-2

Geometry Vocabulary Test

Integrated Algebra 2 g 66 15-26 all

11/16/09

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math pg 156 15-33 odd

Algebra 1 Worksheet pgs 173 & 174

Algebra 2 pg 109 1-24 all

Statistics Finish test and read pgs 206 to the top of 213.

Geometry Correct the review

Integrated Algebra 2 correct worksheet pg 59, pg 60 17-22 all, 46-53 all.

English/Mr. Rose

Grade 9: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

Tuesday, 11/17:  Ind. Reading Summary (via NoteShare).

Due Tuesday, 11/17: The Giver, Chapter 5 Worksheet, 

Describe advantages of “first person” vs. “third person” writing.

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary 

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Grade 10: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

Monday, 11/17:  Ind. Reading Summary (via NoteShare)

Due Tuesday, 11/17:  Finish Recitations. Start writing:

 Critique of your presentation / Analysis of your poem.

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary 

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via EMAIL).

 NO CLASS FRIDAY: Do Pleasure Reading as homework-

 Summary still due Monday, 11/23.

Grade 11: There will be a cumulative vocabulary quiz before break.

After viewing the movie, there will be a writing assignment on it.

Due Wednesday, 11/18: Vocabulary 

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Grade 12:

Due Thursday, 11/19: Read Intro. Material for Macbeth, pp. 290 – 299.

Due Friday, 11/20:  Journal (via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

11/13/2009

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math Quiz

Algebra 1 page 162 15-27 odd, 31-45 odd, 46

Algebra 2 Chapter 2 Test

Statistics Chapter 4 Test

Geometry Page 167 1-40 all

Integrated Alegbra 2 Worksheet page 59

M. Dulac

le 13 novembre, 2009

French I = finish conversations

wb 21

French II = WB 21

Bon Week-end les enfants!!

11/12/2009

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math Mid-chapter quiz review to prepare for quiz tomorrow.

Algebra 2 Practice test 2c together to prepare for test tomorrow.

Geometry Page 155 13-31 odd, 35-41 odd, 45, 46.

Integrated Algebra 2 Page 61 23-31 all

11/9/2009

School Dismissed Today after lunch.  No School Tuesday or Wednesday.  See you all Thursday.

Social Studies- Mr. Beal

Geography:  Research project, list the term, define the term, provide examples, and visual for these terms.  Photosynthesis, Food Chain, Food Web, Climax Community, Plant Community (what makes up our plant community), Ecosystem, Plant Succession, Leaching, Soil Formation, Soil Horizons

Great Issues:  Supreme Court to hear life in prison for juveniles.  Utilize your template to assess this and complete.

U.S. History:  Chapter Three Section 5, ?'s (1-6) page 118

Math-Ms. Willard

Advanced Math questions from Friday

Algebra 1 pg 159 40-58 all

Algebra 2 Go over practice test.

English/Mr. Rose

Grade 9:

NO VOCABULARY due this week (11/11)

Due Friday, 11/13: The Giver, Chapter 4 Worksheet 

 Journal (Be ready to submit via NoteShare).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Monday, 11/16:  Ind. Reading Summary.

Grade 10:

NO VOCABULARY due this week (11/11)

Due Friday, 11/13: Journal (Be ready to submit via NoteShare).

Friday, 11/13: Poetry Recitation aloud to class.

Grade 11:

NO VOCABULARY due this week (11/11)

Due Friday, 11/13: Journal (Be ready to submit via NoteShare).

Friday, 11/13: Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Monday, 11/16:  Ind. Reading Summary.

Grade 12:

Thursday, 11/12: Bring in PERMISSION SLIP to view Macbeth in class.

Due Friday, 11/13: Journal (Be ready to submit via NoteShare ).

 Bring Pleasure Reading to class

Monday, 11/16:  Ind. Reading Summary.

Homework for November 6, 2009

Social Studies- Mr. Beal

Geography:  The students are participating in a Geography Bee, juniors against freshmen.  No written homework today, but absent students may work on this for extra credit.

U.S. History:  Section 5 Guided Reading and Review of Chapter Chapter 3, due to the poor attendance the Chapter Three test will be take home and treated as a quiz.  This information will return for the mid-term examination.  We watched several youtube videos over president Andrew Jackson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7OiNxkifX8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFMfYO-Q_Gw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiVXJSXlptY&feature=related

Civics:  Bill of Rights illustrative activity, take each Bill of Right and create a visual that would best showcase your understanding of our first ten amendments.  The project should include (but not be limited to)--- Title, Explanation of Amendment in Summary, and Visual to Highlight Understanding.

All work is available in the office.

Ms. Willard's Math

Advanced Math Mid-chapter quiz pg 151

Algebra 2 Practice test 2

Geometry in with Mrs. Alley

Integrated Algebra 2 pg 61 23-31 all

Homework for November 5, 2009

From the Office:
Due to the flu outbreak, the Veterans Day Program has been postponed to sometime near Memorial Day.

No Open Gym for the rest of the week.

Social Studies

Geography- Chapter 5 Test (remake upon return)

Great Issues- Question One and Question Five, assess the results and provide your insider's viewpoint on how the election resulted. Check http://www.bangornews.com/ for voting results

U.S. History- Chapter 3 Section 5, do questions 1-5

World History- Chapter 4 Section 1 (Ancient Greece) questions 1-5

Civics- Overview the individual Bill of Rights, summarize what you believe each amendment represents. In other words, present each one as how you see it serves you in terms of your rights.

Ms Willard's Math

Advanced Math wkst pg 44

Algebra 1 NWEA testing

Algebra 2 Chapter Review

Statistics Chapter Review

Geometry pg 150 56-71 all Practice Quiz 1-10 all

Integrated Algebra 2 corrected worksheet

Science/Mrs. Alley

Thursday, November 5 - SW quiz; new SW due Wed. 11/25

Friday, 11/6 - "Bat" SW work due

Biology - pp. 38 and 44 due Mon 11/9

p. 49 due Fri 11/13

p. 53 due Mon 11/16

Physical Science - Chapters 2 & 3 section review questions - due Mon 11/9

Chemistry - WS 74-79 due Mon 11/9

Physics - WS 21 due Fri 11/13

Art 1 - Ms. Marin
Friday, November 6:
Per. 2 - Continue contour drawing, to collect at least 3 workable drawings
Homework due today - 2 blind/modified contour drawings

Per. 1 Foods A-Z-Finalized Chefs With Class Menu and assigned recipes to prepare for Tues. 10th;  played Foods A-Z Jeopardy as a preview of info.; no homework

Per. 2 Tasty Literature Demonstrated Fortune Cookies preparation; set-up for Fri.; interview essay due Mon. 9th (given Wed. 5th)

Per. 5 Health -Stress Journal Due; Read "Walking Out the Anger" pg.120-122; vocab. sentences and worksheet over story due Monday, 9th--vocab. words from the story-authentic, disguise, express, restore, transform

Per. 6 Jr./Sr. FCS-interview in class tomorrow; went over what to expect, what to do; new books handed out-an assignment and writing prompt given in class 

M. Dulac

French I = WB 20 and WB 24 Ex. 29

Study what we did today!!

French II = Conjugate "habiter" and "préparer> in the passé composé

Study what we did today!!

English / Mr. Rose

NOTE:  Unless directed otherwise, all assignments are now 

to be submitted via NoteShare IN CLASS, and are due

at the beginning of class on the due date. 

Formal writing is to be submitted via email attachment.

Grade 9:

Due Friday, 11/6: Journal (this one may be emailed, last time though).

Due Monday, 11/9: The Giver, Chapter 4 Worksheet (finish reading on 

your own), Ind. Reading Summary

Finish The Giver, Ch. 1 Images, Jobs and Names assignments,

Ghost Story: Original or from any source (cited if so)

Grade 10:

Due Friday, 11/6: Journal (this one may be emailed, last time though).

Monday, 11/9: Final prep/feedback/rehearsal of your poem/song.

Tuesday, 11/10:  Poetry Recitation aloud to class.

Grade 11:

Due Monday, 11/9: Telltale Heart Final Assignment-

“Convince the Jury: Guilty or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity”

Formal Paper, MLA Guidelines, One full page min. (500-600 words preferred)

Submitted via email attachment ONLY. It will be graded as per

the PA Holistic Scoring Guide Rubric (let me know if you need another).

Reminder: Journals, Vocab and Reading Summaries will begin again next week.

Grade 12:

Friday, 11/6: Bring in Permission Slip to view Macbeth in class.

11/6: Journal.

Monday, 11/9:  Ind. Reading Summary.

Ongoing assignment requirements:

Journal = at least four ½ to 1 page entries, due every Friday.

Vocab = at least 20 words and definitions, due every Wednesday.

Reading Summary = ½ to 1 full page entry, due every Monday.