Th 10/29/09

Only three more weeks of English Night School! 

          If you have time to make up, get in to make it up so you can pass! You will need to find Mrs. Norcross or Ms. Hays to get your assignments and then report to Mr. Lopez so he can record your time. Early Release Wednesdays and Saturday mornings are perfect opportunities to make up those missing hours. 

Video:

*Finish viewing horror video.

*Discuss gender stereotypes (helpless females vs. protective males)

Creative Writing:

*Write about a time YOU were most afraid. Be sure to include descriptive details that appeal to all five senses.

Vocabulary:

*Review Unit 5 packets and flashcards.

*Quiz today.

Novel:

*Read and discuss Big Mouth & Ugly Girl

Computer Lab B226

*Work on Compass Testing.

*Blog: Post your "most afraid" story.

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Th 10/15/09

Creative Writing:

*Brainstorm responses to the following starters:

      * Fear is . . .

      * Beauty is . . .

* Turn your thoughts into a poem. Include a title for your piece. Remember, titles of poems belong in quotation marks. (for example: "Title")

Vocabulary:

*Review Unit 4 packets and flashcards.

*Quiz today.

Computer Lab B226

*Blog: Post your poem.

*Work on Compass Testing.

You'll see Mrs. Norcross on Tuesday Oct. 20 and Tuesday Oct. 27. 

No meeting with Ms. Hays on Thursday Oct. 22 (SLC), so I'll see you Thursday Oct. 29!

Th 10/08/09

Vocabulary:

*Finish Unit 4 packets and flashcards.

*(Quiz on Tuesday)

Novel:

* Read Pgs. 149-169 in Big Mouth & Ugly Girl

Computer Lab B226

*Work on Compass Testing.

*Blog: Answer the following questions about Big Mouth & Ugly Girl.

(Remember to use complete sentences and use the question stem to begin your answer).

1. When Matt's parents decide to sue the school for defamation of character, the school and city communities react with animosity (resentment and hostility). Matt and his parents are ostracized (excluded) by almost everyone. Who is having more difficulty being ostracized -- Matt or his parents -- and why? 

2. As the story continues, we continue learning more about Ursula and her family. What has Lisa been doing at dinner that causes Ursula to worry about her? Why might Ursula's concern be real?

3. Matt and Ursula share a significant moment in the forest preserve that bonds them forever. How does this change their relationship?