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Day 61
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Happy Graduation Day! I am so proud of each and every one of you!
If you have not responded to my email assignment, please do that as soon as possible.
Day 60
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Zoom at 11:00 a.m. I sent a Zoom invite to your school email.
Google Classroom:
**Today's assignment:
1) Check your East Amwell Email. I sent you an email. Please respond to it.
2) Assignment due Today: Complete the assignment in Google Classroom.
Day 59
Monday, June 15, 2020
Google Classroom:
**If you have not finished Harrison Bergeron Questions, it is due ASAP. If you need help, contact me and we can answer them together.
**Today's assignment:
1) Check your East Amwell Email. I sent you an email. Please respond to it.
2) Assignment due Tuesday: Complete the assignment in Google Classroom.
Day 58
Friday, June 12, 2020
Due today by 3:00. I will be checking your work throughout the day. Keep an eye out for corrections that may need to be made.
In Google Classroom :
Harrison Bergeron Questions.
* Make a copy and share with me.
*Full MLA Heading
*Answer the questions fully.
DON'T FORGET about the pro/con chart.
Use the links to the story. I also posted an audio version of the story.
Day 57
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Due Friday:
In Google Classroom :
Harrison Bergeron Questions.
* Make a copy and share with me.
*Full MLA Heading
*Answer the questions fully. Use the links to the story. I also posted an audio version of the story.
Day 56
Wednesday, June 10 2020
**Zoom at 11:00 AM
Google Classroom: Due Friday: Harrison Bergeron Questions.
* Make a copy and share with me.
*Full MLA Heading
*Answer the questions fully. Use the links to the story. I also posted an audio version of the story.
Day 55
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Zoom English Class at 2:30. We will be reading and discussing the short story, Harrison Bergeron.
Day 54
Monday, June 8, 2020
**I am still missing quite a few Joan of Arc Vocabulary Assignments from Thursday. This needs to be completed first! I am available to complete this with you. Shoot me an email.
Today's assignment in Google Classroom: Joan of Arc written response. Make a copy and rename it. Make sure you share it with me. This assignment is worth 20 points. Please do it carefully. I am available to brainstorm or work you through the assignment. Just shoot me an email if you would like to work on this together.
Please let me know what time you can attend the Google English Meet tomorrow. I am available at 8:00 am, 10:30 am , or 2:00 pm.
Day 53
Friday, June 4, 2020
I am missing quite a few assignments from yesterday (Joan of Arc Vocabulary). This needs to be completed.
Today's assignment in Google Classroom: Joan of Arc written response. Make a copy and rename it. Make sure you share it with me.
Day 52
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Google Classroom: **Due Friday at 9:00 am: Joan of Arc vocabulary. Use the context clues to match the bold faced words to the definitions. The bold faced terms are found in the story.
If anyone, would like to do this assignment through Zoom, contact me!!
Day 51
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Google Classroom:
Zoom Meeting at 11:00. I sent an Invite to your school email.
**Due Friday at 9:00 am: Joan of Arc vocabulary. Use the context clues to match the bold faced words to the definitions. The bold faced terms are found in the story.
Day 50
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Google Classroom:
1) Reread/skim through "Joan of Arc."
2) Answer questions 1-3 on Joan of Arc Page 2 AND Main Idea Question on Joan of Arc 3.
* Questions should be fully answered on a Google Doc with full MLA heading. Share the doc with me.
** Please contact me if you are having difficulty with the questions.
Reminder: Zoom tomorrow at 11:00
Day 49
Happy June!
Monday, June 1, 2020
***If you did not complete Friday's assignment, contact me as soon as possible.
Today's Assignment in Google Classroom:
1) We will be working on a written response on a story about Joan of Arc. Today you will be reading the short story. The assignments for the whole week or posted on
Google Classroom, but today you just need to read the story.
**I HAVE SENT A ZOOM INVITE TO YOUR EMAIL. If you would like to read the article with me, I will be having a Zoom at 11:30. If that time is not good for you, I can schedule a different time.
Day 48
Friday, May 29, 2020
**If you have not made corrections to your vocabulary sentences, the assignment is late.
**Today's Assignment: Journal Entry. Prompt is in Google Classroom. You must submit a Google Doc Journal Entry with full MLA Heading.
Day 47
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Assignment due Friday morning at 9:00:
**Google Classroom: Both assignments are due on Friday morning at 9:00 AM. Do not put this off. Some of you are not putting the MLA Heading on your Google Docs. Please follow the directions in Google Classroom. I have added suggestions for editing and revising your sentences.
1) Read and review the definitions for Remote Learning Vocabulary List 1. I am available if you need to review the definitions with me. Write a sentence for each word. It must be on a Google Doc that is shared with me (full MLA Heading). Check for capitalization and punctuation errors. You may use the internet to get IDEAS for sentences. DO NOT copy the sentences from the internet.
2) Capitalization Review Sheet 1: Retype the sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation. Must be on a Google Doc, full MLA heading, and shared with me.
Day 46
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
****Important Zoom at 11:00. I sent you an email with the Invite.
If you cannot make this, please contact me as soon as possible.
Assignment due Thursday morning at 9:00:
**Google Classroom: Both assignments are due on Thursday morning at 9:00 AM. Do not put this off. Some of you are not putting the MLA Heading on your Google Docs. Please follow the directions in Google Classroom. I have added suggestions for editing and revising your sentences.
1) Read and review the definitions for Remote Learning Vocabulary List 1. I am available if you need to review the definitions with me. Write a sentence for each word. It must be on a Google Doc that is shared with me (full MLA Heading). Check for capitalization and punctuation errors. You may use the internet to get IDEAS for sentences. DO NOT copy the sentences from the internet.
2) Capitalization Review Sheet 1: Retype the sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation. Must be on a Google Doc, full MLA heading, and shared with me.
Day 45
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
**Google Classroom: Both assignments are due on Thursday morning at 9:00 AM. Do not put this off.
1) Read and review the definitions for Remote Learning Vocabulary List 1. I am available if you need to review the definitions with me. Write a sentence for each word. It must be on a Google Doc that is shared with me (full MLA Heading). Check for capitalization and punctuation errors. You may use the internet to get IDEAS for sentences. DO NOT copy the sentences from the internet.
2) Capitalization Review Sheet 1: Retype the sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation. Must be on a Google Doc, full MLA heading, and shared with me.
Day 44
Happy Virtual Field Day!
**Google Classroom: Journal Entry
**A list of topics are posted in Google Classroom. You must share your document with me. Make sure you have a full heading on your page.
Day 43
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Zoom at 3:30 to complete the worksheet on direct objects. If you need an earlier Zoom, contact me.
If you choose not to Zoom today, go to Google Classroom.
**Review the notes on direct objects.
**Attached is a list of helping verbs and linking verbs.
**Complete the worksheet on direct objects: Must identify subjects, all types of verbs, and direct objects. REMEMBER: YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTION VERB TO HAVE A DIRECT OBJECT.
Example: Subject: friend verbs: earns (action verb) Direct Object: money
Share your answers with me. If you have trouble, reach out to me.
Day 42
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
On Google Classroom there is a post for students attending the 2:00 Zoom and a separate post for students who chose not to attend the Zoom session.
Choice today:
1) 2:00 Zoom English lesson on grammar. We will be reviewing the 7 problem subjects and all types of verbs. We will learn about direct objects also.
OR
2) Go to Google Classroom and complete the grammar worksheet on the 7 problem subjects and all types of verbs. I have attached all of your notes from the year. Review the notes before completing the worksheets.
Example for number 1: Subject: squirrel Verbs: had (helping verb) built (action verb)
Let me know before 4:00 if you are having trouble with this assignment.
Day 41
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Today you will be editing and revising your "Remember When..." Poem. I have added suggestions on your document.
Remember:
Use spelling and Grammar Check (in the toolbar).
Check for capitalization and punctuation errors.
Read each line of your poem. Does it make sense? Is it awkward? How can you make it better?
**Add the last line: There are some things I may forget, but when it comes to East Amwell School there are many things to remember.
Day 40
Monday, May 18, 2020
Today's assignment: Finish the rough draft of the Remember When Poem. You must have at least 10 examples. If you need help brainstorming more ideas, contact me. I also re-posted the examples. Tomorrow I will conference one on one with each of you.
**If you did not complete Friday's assignment, you need to contact me immediately.
Below is Friday's assignment:
1) Open a Google Doc with the title: Your Name Remember When
2) Share with me
3) Full MLA Heading
4)Title: Remember When
5) Write at least five Remember when.... sentences.
**Examples are in Google Classroom
**Contact me with any questions.
Day 39
Friday, May 15, 2020
Google Classroom:
1) Open a Google Doc with the title: Your Name Remember When
2) Share with me
3) Full MLA Heading
4)Title: Remember When
5) Write at least five Remember when.... sentences.
**Examples are in Google Classroom
**Contact me with any questions.
Day 38
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Today we will start writing a "Remember When" Poem. This poem is a reflection of your time at East Amwell.
Google Classroom:
I will be having a Zoom introduction to this writing piece at 2:30. I sent the Zoom Invite to your school email.
**I have attached three examples of "Remember When" poems.
If you can't make the 2:30 Zoom, follow the instructions for today's brainstorming session in Google Classroom. I can also meet at other times.
Day 37
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Today you will be editing and revising your final draft of the "Lather and Nothing Else" Written Response.
**Must be in Final Draft Format with MLA Heading, whole document double spaced, and 12 font.
1) Click on Tools and check for spelling and grammar errors.
2) Check for capitalization and punctuation errors.
3) Character names should be spelled correctly. Check the story for accuracy.
4)READ your essay line by line. Does it make sense? Are your sentences complete? Do any sentences sound awkward? Can you add anything (explain text evidence better)?
**I am grading your response at 9:00 pm. It is worth 30 points.
**I will be available today if you would like to Meet to discuss editing and revising your response.
Day 36
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
If you DID NOT complete the graphic organizer for the concluding paragraph, you must contact me to have a Meet today.
** 1) Today's assignment: I have written suggestions in red on your graphic organizers. Make sure you make corrections.
2) After you make corrections, transfer the conclusion info to your final draft.
Day 35
Monday, May 11, 2020
Google Classroom: Today you will fill out the graphic organizer for the concluding paragraph of the "Lather and Nothing Else" written response.
Restate the thesis
Restate the three supporting details.
Wrap up your response. So what?
**I will be available after 2:00 if anyone is having trouble with the graphic organizer.
Day 34
Happy Friday!
Friday, May 8, 2020
If you do not complete yesterday's assignment, that MUST be completed FIRST.
Today you will have a choice from three activities.
1) Mother's Day Activity in Google Classroom.
2) "Lather and Nothing Else" final Google Doc: You should have added the intro paragraph and body paragraph. Do spellcheck, check capitalization and punctuation, and read through your paragraphs to make sure they make sense. Make corrections.
3) Journal Entry: You must type your journal entry, date it, and share it with me. Journal starter:
Remember when.......... (think of a memory from East Amwell)
Day 33
Thursday, May 7, 2020
1) Open your Google Doc titled, "Your name Lather Final. It is the document that you typed your final draft of your intro paragraph.
2) Using your "Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer" that we completed yesterday, write your body paragraph. It will be written underneath your intro.
*Topic sentence
*Evidence 1 and explanation
*Evidence 2 and explanation
*Evidence 3 and explanation
*Concluding sentence
3) Let me know if you need help writing the body paragraph.
Day 32
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
**Google Classroom: Contact me to set up a time if you need help with the graphic organizer. We can do it together.
1)Reread or listen to the audio of "Lather and Nothing Else". As you reread, look for text evidence to support your thesis.
2) I included a transition list.
3) Fill out the graphic organizer for the Body Paragraph. This is due on Thursday morning at 8:00 am.
Day 31
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
If you did not complete the final draft of your intro paragraph from yesterday, you need to schedule a Meet with me today. This is worth 40 points.
**Google Classroom: I will be available on Meet for one on one help with the graphic organizer. Contact me to set up a time.
1)Reread or listen to the audio of "Lather and Nothing Else". As you reread, look for text evidence to support your thesis.
2) I included a transition list.
3) Fill out the graphic organizer for the Body Paragraph. This is due on Thursday morning at 8:00 am.
Day 30
Monday, May 4, 2020
Google Classroom: Edit and Revise your intro paragraph for "Lather and Nothing Else"
1) Each student has a Google Doc. Open your Google Doc and read the editing and revising suggestions. Make corrections to your final draft of the intro paragraph.
I am grading your "Lather and Nothing Else" intro paragraph at 8:00 pm.
I am available all day after 11:00 if you need help.
Day 29
Friday, May 1, 2020
Happy Friday!
1) Open a Google Doc titled, "Your Name Lather Final". Share it with me.
2) Full MLA Heading: Name
Teacher
Subject
Date written as follows: 30 April 2020
3) Use your graphic organizer to write your intro paragraph.
IN THIS ORDER: Hook, short summary, and thesis.
Day 28
Thursday, April 30, 2020
If you did not finish II. of the graphic organizer (short summary of the story), it needs to be completed ASAP. I made some comments in red on some of your summaries.
1) Open a Google Doc titled, "Your Name Lather Final". Share it with me.
2) Full MLA Heading: Name
Teacher
Subject
Date written as follows: 30 April 2020
3) Use your graphic organizer to write your intro paragraph.
IN THIS ORDER: Hook, short summary, and thesis.
Day 27
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
If you didn't meet with me yesterday to brainstorm the "Lather and Nothing Else" graphic organizer, you MUST contact me today.
Due Thursday(tomorrow at 9:00 am). This will be graded.
In Google Classroom
1) Rename, save, and share the graphic organizer for the "intro paragraph".
2) Fill out the Hook: a quote from the story or the definition for internal conflict.
3) Fill out the summary of "Lather and Nothing Else". Remember, just the most important parts of the story ( 4-6 sentences).
4) Thesis statement examples: The barber made the right decision in killing Captain Torres OR The barber did not make the right decision in killing Captain Torres.
Day 26
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
I know this is a tough assignment for some of you. I will be available all day to brainstorm or walk you through each part of the graphic organizer. Contact me.
Due Thursday:
In Google Classroom
1) Rename, save, and share the graphic organizer for the "intro paragraph".
2) Fill out the Hook: a quote from the story or the definition for internal conflict.
3) Fill out the summary of "Lather and Nothing Else". Remember, just the most important parts of the story ( 4-6 sentences).
4) Thesis statement examples: The barber made the right decision in killing Captain Torres OR The barber did not make the right decision in killing Captain Torres.
Day 25
Monday, April 27, 2020
1) Due Tuesday morning at 9:00:
Edit and revise your "Lather and Nothing Else" comprehension questions. Your answers are highlighted in blue. I made editing suggestions in red. Go back to the story (in Google Classroom) and make corrections. If you did not submit your comprehension questions, it is late. Please complete it ASAP. Any questions, please contact me. I am available all day.
Everyone needs to answer the question, "Why should the barber kill Captain Torres?" I made a mistake on my copy and didn't include this question. I fixed it on your copies.
Due Wednesday:
2) If you want to work ahead, fill out the "Hook" part of the graphic organizer in Google Classroom. You can use a quote from the story or the definition of internal conflict. If you choose a quote, make sure the quote supports your view, "Did the barber make the right decision?"
Day 24
Friday, April 24, 2020
1) "Lather and Nothing Else" comprehension questions due at 3:00 pm. Remember: #8 should be answered in paragraph form.
**I will be available all day if you need help.
Day 23
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Due tomorrow!!! Complete the questions on "Lather and Nothing Else". There are three parts to the questions. Part III should be a short paragraph with text evidence. DO NOT RUSH THROUGH IT. Type your answers on a Google Doc and share with me. Make sure you use a full heading (MLA Heading). If you share it with me by the end of the day, I can proofread your answers. This will be graded.
Day 22
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
***Go onto Google Classroom and complete the questions on "Lather and Nothing Else". This is due on Friday. There are three parts to the questions. Part III should be a short paragraph with text evidence. DO NOT RUSH THROUGH IT. Type your answers on a Google Doc and share with me. Make sure you use a full heading (MLA Heading). If you share it with me by Thursday, I can proofread your answers.
**I have included an audio version of the story if you would like to listen before answering the questions.
Day 21
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
1) If you did not send me a picture of the answers to the questions from page 24 of "Lather and Nothing Else, you can still get credit. (IR you answered them with me on Google Meet).
2) Go onto Google Classroom and complete the questions on "Lather and Nothing Else". This is due on Friday. There are three parts to the questions. Part III should be a short paragraph with text evidence. DO NOT RUSH THROUGH IT. Type your answers on a Google Doc and share with me. Make sure you use a full heading (MLA Heading).
**I have included an audio version of the story if you would like to listen before answering the questions.
Day 20
Welcome Back!
Monday, April 20,2020
Monday Assignment:
Read "Lather and Nothing Else" and answer the questions in Google Classroom.
**We will be reading the short story, "Lather and Nothing Else". I have put the story on my Google Classroom. I will be having a Google Meet at 2:00 to read the story and discuss. Code Malloy. We will start reading at 2:05, so don't be late.
**If you cannot attend the 2:00 Meet, you must read the story posted in Google Classroom and answer the questions on the last page. Send me a picture of your answers. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
Day 19
Thursday, April 9, 2020
IF you did not share your "Four Examples of Conflict" with me, IT IS LATE.
Everyone: Journal Entry (this entry can be typed on Google Doc or in your journal: Please date it 4/9/2020. It must be at least 8 sentences long. Must take a picture of your journal entry and send to me. You can write about anything or use one of the prompt starters below:
1) You can talk about your experiences with Coronavirus and remote learning. How do you feel? Are you going stir crazy or do you enjoy the freedom of doing your work on your own schedule? What have you been doing with your spare time?
2) If you could go anywhere for Spring Break, where would you go and why? What is so special about that place?
3) Fears, excitement, or concerns about the high school. Tell me your feelings about moving onto Hunterdon Central next year.
4) Favorite memory from East Amwell.
Day 18
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Due by 8:00 pm (worth 10 points):
Either Google Slides or Google Doc:
An example of each of the 4 types of conflict:
1) Person vs. Person
2) Person vs. Self
3) Person vs. Nature
4) Person vs. Society
Use the Conflict Chart in Google Classroom for ideas. YOU CANNOT USE THE EXAMPLES ON THE CHART. Extra Credit if you add pictures to go with each of your examples.
**Extra Extra Credit: Add to your doc or slides the definitions for antagonist and protagonist with examples/pictures.
Day 17
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
**Today we will complete a pre-reading activity for the short story, Lather and Nothing Else.
I will have a class Meet at 2:15 to complete all activities and introduce the novel. If you cannot make the Meet at 2:15, you can contact me for another time OR complete the activities in Google Classroom.
Pre-reading activities:
1) Define the terms: protagonist and antagonist
2) Review the chart on types of conflict in Google Classroom
3) Follow the directions: open a Google doc with MLA heading, list of four types of conflict and an example of each. Use the chart as a reference. Share the document with me.
Day 16
Monday, April 6, 2020
1) Journal: Day 15 has a list of journal dates that will be graded. NO ENTRY TODAY UNLESS YOU NEED TO CATCH UP.
2) I have assigned a grammar worksheet on Google Classroom (under Grammar) along with the "7 Problem Subjects" sheet and lists of linking and helping verbs. You also have these "cheat sheets" in your language binders. I would be happy to walk you through this worksheet since we have not done this in awhile. Make a copy of the practice worksheet. 1) Find the SUBJECT first (use your 7 problem subjects cheat sheet). 2) See if there is an action verb. If not, check your list for a linking verb. 3) Check your list to see if there are any helping verbs (you can have 0-3 helping verbs).
Day 15
Friday, April 3, 2020 TGIF
Please choose from one of the following (message me your choice):
1) I gave your Animal Farm Leadership Pre Write an initial grade last night. If you feel that you should make additions or corrections for a better grade, it must be fixed by 6:00 pm tonight.
2) If you are behind in journal entries, get caught up today. Remember, we did not have a journal entry yesterday. Dates you should have: 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/20, 3/23, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/27, 3/30, and 3/31
3) I have assigned a grammar worksheet on Google Classroom along with the "7 Problem Subjects" sheet and list of linking and helping verbs. You also have these "cheat sheets" in you language binders. I would be happy to walk you through this worksheet since we have not done this in awhile. Make a copy of the practice worksheet. 1) Find the SUBJECT first (use your 7 problem subjects cheat sheet). 2) See if there is an action verb. If not, check your list for a linking verb. 3) Check your list to see if there are any helping verbs (you can have 0-3 helping verbs).
Day 14
Thursday, April 2, 2020
EVERYONE: Animal Farm Leadership Format Sheet must be completed by 9:00 PM tonight. If you need help, I would be happy to walk you through any of the parts of the format sheet. Send me a message.
You must have:
1)Quote and author
2) Explanation of the quote
3)Brief summary of the story
4)thesis
5) Evidence to support your thesis. Make sure you use transitions: To begin, furthermore, additionally, another trait all leader should have.....
6)Concluding sentence
YOU MAY SKIP THE JOURNAL ENTRY TODAY!!!
Day 13
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Welcome to April!!
1)**Animal Farm written response 1 "Leadership": Everyone is at different points of the essay.
JN: Make the corrections on the format sheet that we discussed yesterday. I will look at the corrections tomorrow afternoon.
IR: You need to finish the format sheet: explanation of quote, brief summary of the story (makes sure it includes how the pigs became the leaders), and thesis statement.
JS: Finish the brief summary. Remember what we talked about yesterday. On your format sheet, it starts: In the story, Animal Farm....
2) Journal entry for today labeled, 4/1/2020
See below for journal dates and journal prompts.
**What is your favorite song or musician? Why do you like it so much?
**If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?
**What is something that you would really like to learn to do?
Day 12
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
**Animal Farm written response 1 "Leadership": the format sheet should be completed. Check my messages and suggestions. Make corrections and add information. I would like to touch base with you today so you can start the rough draft tomorrow.
**Journal entry 3/31/2020
Day 11
Monday, March 30, 2020
1) Journal entry for today labeled, 3/30/2020
See below for journal dates and journal prompts.
2) Animal Farm graphic organizer on Google Docs. Students should have quote, description of quote, brief summary and thesis statement completed by Tuesday at 8:00 pm. If you are struggling with this, I would be happy to have a Meet session to go over each part. JN: I put suggestions on your Google Doc and Remind Messaged you what you need to do.
1)EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/30/2020. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) How was your weekend? Tell me about it.
2) Five years from now I will be.........
3) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
4) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
5) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
6) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
7) Describe someone who is a hero to you and explain why.
Day 10
Friday, March 27, 2020
Everyone should have chosen a quote about leadership and put it onto the Animal Farm format sheet under "Hook".
Today: Explain the quote in your own words.
Journal entry for today, 3/27/2020
1)EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/26/20. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) Five years from now I will be.........
2) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
3) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
4) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
5) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
6) Describe someone who is a hero to you and explain why.
Day 9
Thursday, March 26, 2020
IF you did not open the Animal Farm Format sheet and share it with me, IT IS LATE. If you need help doing this, contact me and I will walk you through it.
**Pick a quote that represents what qualities you need in a leader. Put the quote and author in your format sheet.
***If you already put in your quote in the "Hook" section of the format sheet, fill in the: explain the quote in your own words section.
1)EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/26/20. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) Five years from now I will be.........
2) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
3) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
4) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
5) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
6) Describe someone who is a hero to you and explain why.
Day 8
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
1)EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/25/20. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) Five years from now I will be.........
2) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
3) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
4) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
5) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
6) Describe someone who is a hero to you and explain why.
Isaiah and Josh: You need to get caught up with your journal entries. You should have 8 including today's entry. Need the following dates: 3/16/2020, 3/17/2020 , 3/18/2020, 3/19/2020, 3/20/2020, 3/23/2020, 3/24/2020 and today, 3/25/2020. Let me know how many you have completed.
2)EVERYONE: Go onto Google Classroom and open Format for Animal Farm Paragraph Leadership. Make a copy and "Share" with me. The only thing you need to do for tomorrow is look up a quote about leadership. Put it in the "Hook" section of the format.
Day 7
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Isaiah and Josh: Scroll down for your individual assignments
Kelvin: Let me know when you want to go over your assignments
Gio: Complete Journal entry for today.
EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/24/20. If you would rather type it and use voice to text, share your document with me. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) What did you do this weekend?
2) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
3) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
4) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
5) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
Isaiah and Josh: You need to get caught up with your journal entries. You should have 7 including today's entry. Need the following dates: 3/16/2020, 3/17/2020 , 3/18/2020, 3/19/2020, 3/20/2020, 3/23/2020, and today's date 3/24/2020. Let me know how many you have completed.
Once you are done, go to my Google Classroom and go to the Animal Farm Essay Choices. You need to choose one and open a Google Doc to respond.
Day 6 of Remote Learning
Monday, March, 23, 2020
EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/23/20. If you would rather type it and use voice to text, share your document with me. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) What did you do this weekend?
2) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
3) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
4) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
5) If you found a $100 bill but couldn't keep it, who would you give it to and why?
Monday Classwork: On Friday, you chose an Animal Farm essay question to answer (on Google Classroom). Today you will type your response onto Google Docs, title the file, Animal Farm 1, and share with me. Look over your response and add details from the story. Check for capitalization and punctuation. This is due by 9:00 am Tuesday morning. I will be checking your response at that time.
Kelvin: I received a picture of your response to question 1. I want you to add details about why you feel intelligence is not the most important quality for a leader to have. Brainstorm ideas relating to our leaders in the United States. Also, relate it to the leaders in Animal Farm, Napolean and the other pigs. Just bullet point your ideas to add when you write your final draft. Call me if you are having trouble and I will walk you through it.
Day 5 of Remote Learning
Friday, 3/20/2020
EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/19/20. If you would rather type it and use voice to text, share your document with me. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
2) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
3) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
4) What are you struggling with this week?
Or you can write about ANYTHING you want.
You should have an entry for 3/16/2020, 3/17/2020, 3/18/2020 and 3/19/2020
Writing: Following must be completed by Sunday at 8:00 pm
1) T chart for Animal Farm: How has the Revolution been good for the animals and how has it been bad. If you want me to walk you through the T Chart, we can do Google Meet.
2) Bullet point summary of the book. This should be short. 8-10 bullet points. I put an example on my Google Classroom 8th English.
If you have completed both assignments above, go to Google Classroom and choose an essay topic. Start brainstorming and looking for evidence in the novel. I can Google Meet with anyone to walk you through choosing a topic.
Day 4 of Remote Learning
3/19/20
EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/19/20. If you would rather type it and use voice to text, share your document with me. For every day, you will receive 10 points.
1) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
2) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
3) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
Or you can write about ANYTHING you want.
WRITING:
Make sure you have the following completed by the end of the day:
1) Koko Diary is completed and ready for grading. I am grading TONIGHT.
2) T chart for Animal Farm: How has the Revolution been good for the animals and how has it been bad.
3) Bullet point summary of the book. This should be short. 8-10 bullet points.
If you have completed all three assignments above, go to Google Classroom and start working on the outline for the intro for the compare and contrast on Animal Farm. I can Google Meet with anyone to walk you through the graphic organizer.
Day 3 of Remote Learning.
3/18/20
EVERYONE must write in their journals for 10 minutes a day. Set a timer. Each entry should be dated. Today's entry should say 3/18/20. If you would rather type it and use voice to text, share your document with me. For every day, you will receive 10 points. If you have not completed any entries, you have 0/20 points for a grade. Do them well!
*You can write about anything you want or you can choose from the suggestions below:
1) What has been the most frustrating thing about Remote Learning?
2) Talk about an event in your life that has changed you as a person.
3) What is something you are good at? Tell me all about it.
Wednesday and Thursday assignment: Koko's Diary should be completed.
Isaiah: You need to contact me at some point today. We can go onto Google Meet at some point. Have your mom text me when you are ready.
**If you did not do the T chart for Animal Farm on Google Classroom, that should be completed today. You can do it on a piece of paper too. Two sides: one side "how has life improved for the animals" and the other side "ways life has worsened for the amimals"
**If you did the T Chart Yesterday, I will post a graphic organizer for your intro paragraph. First you need to write a short summary of the events in the story and share it with me. The summary should only be about 4-5 sentences. You can bullet point the MAJOR event about revolution and how it turned out. Kelvin just write down on paper and send me a picture.
I will be available at any time over the next two weeks if you have any questions or concerns. I will post videos and pictures to help you with concepts you do not understand.
If you need to reach me:
Email: kmalloy@eastamwell.org
Share a question or concern on a Google Doc and Share it with me.
Have a parent text me.
Animal Farm Audio Chapters will be on my English Google Classroom.
DAY 2 TUESDAY, 3/27/2020
1) Write in your journal for 8 - 10 minutes. If you are on a roll, keep writing!!! You can use your regular Daily Notebook Journal or you can start a Google Doc and share with me. THIS IS REQUIRED NOT OPTIONAL. When we return to school, I will be checking your journals for each dated entry. Each one is worth 10 points. If you miss a day, it is a grade of 0 out of 10.
2) Gio, Jah, and Josh: Today is the last day to work on "Koko Diary". I made suggestions and comments on Google Classroom. Jah, you never shared it with me. I will be grading it tonight. No extensions.
3) Isaiah: I am waiting for you to share your Grammar sentences from yesterday. I am grading them tonight. If they are not submitted, it is a zero.
Tuesday's assignment for Isaiah: Go onto Google Classroom under Animal Farm folder. There is a T chart for you to make a copy. Follow the directions. Fill in the left and right side of T chart (how are lives better and how are they worse since the Revolution). Send me a copy or picture of your T chart filled in. You can make the T Chart on a piece of paper.
Lessons for Monday, 3/16/2020
1) Write in your journal for 8 - 10 minutes. If you are on a roll, keep writing!!! You can use your regular Daily Notebook Journal (Josh, it is the light blue one that I gave you on Thursday) or you can start a Google Doc titled, "Daily Journal". Share your Doc with me and I will respond daily. MAKE SURE YOU DATE EACH JOURNAL ENTRY. Please make it legible and watch capitalization and punctuation. Remember: Our daily journals are worth 10 points. I will be grading effort.
* You can free write about anything or you can choose from one of the topics below:
*How are you feeling about "remote schooling"? How have you been spending your time off from school?
*If you could meet any person in the world, who would it be and why?
* Name one thing you could help someone else learn how to do. Then explain how you would teach the person to do it.
2) Jah, Josh, Kelvin, and Gio need to work on the "Koko Diary". Use your packet to help add details. Everyone has been doing a great job with putting their "voice" in their diary entries. Keep up the good work!
KELVIN: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET TO FINISH YOUR KOKO DIARY, I CAN SEND YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO YOUR EMAIL AND YOU CAN FINISH IT ON PAPER.
Isaiah: You need to finish your grammar sentences.
Write six sentences:
two with action verbs
two with linking verbs
one using look as an action verb
one using look as a linking verb
Requirements: This will be graded, so I expect you to proofread it (capitalization, spelling, and punctuation). Sentences should be complex (no simple sentences). You will receive bonus points if you use any of the 7 Problem Subjects. You started this last week. If you didn't share it with me, you should do that first.
Monday, 3/9
Read chapter VII (chapter 7)
Koko "Diary Entries due Wednesday (final copy)
Friday, 3/20
No homework
Have a great weekend!
For anyone who wants to get ahead:
Monday night's homework is spelling sentences for your new words. Complete on Google Docs and share with me. It will be graded.
Thursday, 3/19
No homework
Tuesday, 3/17
No homework
Monday, 3/16
No Homework
PARCC Testing
Friday, 3/1
Thursday, 3/12
Work on ISIS essay
Kish: Fix intro and add transitions and concluding sentence to body.
Work on counterpoint.
Ronnie: Edit and revise essay
Jillian: Edit and revise essay
Mitchell: Make corrections. Add details from the article to your body paragraph.
Wednesday, 3/11
Memorize transition words/phrases that you chose in class today.
Write counterpoint paragraph
Tuesday, 3/10
Vocabulary packet: Reading comprehension
Kish and Mitchell: choose one supporting detail from the opposing viewpoint (ISIS article)
Monday, 3/9
Everyone: vocabulary worksheet page 3
Ronnie and Kish: body and conclusion paragraphs on ISIS
Friday, 3/ 6
Body paragraph due Monday for grading(Should US send ground troops to fight ISIS
Must Have:
topic sentence
Details from the article to support your opinion ( MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 with transition words/phrases
any outside knowledge
concluding sentence: wrap up the paragraph
Wednesday, 3/4
Intro paragraph (ISIS article)
*hook (quote from article, statistic from article, interesting fact from article
*Explain the situation. What is going on?
*thesis: yes or no (ground troops)
Tuesday, 3/3
Chose quote from Ander's class. Memorize and write a paragraph about what it means (in your own words) and how you can relate it to everyday life.
Due Thursday: add quotes to your typed list.
Monday, 3/2
Due Thursday: Add quotes you chose in Ms. Ander's class to your list of typed quotes.
Friday, 2/27
No homework
Thursday, 2/26
Memorize your favorite quote for tomorrow.
Wednesday, 2/25
Chosen quote memorized for tomorrow.
Hand in a paragraph explaining the quote:
What it means.
How can teenagers relate? How can it help?
Tuesday, 2/24
10 quotes typed due tomorrow
FOLLOW THE FORMAT!!!!
Due tomorrow : Body paragraph 1 (2nd paragraph of the paper)
Monday, 2/23
For tomorrow, intro paragraph edit and revise
For Wednesday, 10 quotes and authors typed.
FOLLOW FORMAT
Friday, 2/20
Intro paragraph
*Hook
*Description of the situation:USE the prompt
*Thesis
*2 supporting details
Thursday, 2/19
Works cited worth 100 points due tomorrow
Spelling test tomorrow
Thursday Wednesday, 2/18
Spelling test Friday
Works Cited due Friday (worth 100 points)
3 websites
1 encyclopedia
* Due Tomorrow: NJ ASK BOOK pages 18-22
For number 11, just write down bullet point ideas
Friday, 2/13
ALL paragraphs for social studies project are to be FINISHED for Tuesday.
Thursday, 2/12
No homework BUT continue work on Social studies project
Bring in ALL completed paragraphs. Start gathering pictures.
Tomorrow in lunch we will start putting the book together.
Wednesday, 2/11
Spelling sentences on Google docs
It will be graded.
ALL 12 WORDS!!!!
Tuesday, 2/10
Paragraphs for grading
Ronnie: Jefferson Davis and Lincoln
Mitchell:William Sherman
Kish: William T Anderson and Peninsular Campaign add more details
Jillian: Battle of Vicksburg. And do Grant for G
Thursday, 2/5
Everyone needs to bring in their next topic paragraph for grading
Wednesday, 2/4
Be ready to hand in four paragraphs for your topics on Civil War.
I will be grading EACH paragraph as a grade for language.
Kish: You have only 1 more to complete for tomorrow.
Tuesday, 2/3
Compare/ Contrast graphic organizer for "Elephant" articles and video
AND
Chris and Kish: 4 final paragraphs for social studies project (language grading)
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIS, EMAIL ME!!! I will try and walk you through it.
Ronnie: 2 paragraphs for grading.
Rough draft of two more topics
Monday, 2/2
Chris: paragraphs about Battle of Fort Sumter and Habeas Corpus completed for graded. Rough draft of 2 more topics due tomorrow
Kish: paragraphs about Ironclads and Uss .... For grading
Rough draft of Emancipation Proclamation. and 1 more topic due tomorrow
Ronnie: continue working on paragraphs
Thursday, 1/29
yellow packet. Take notes on article one
Wednesday, 1/28
Worksheet parts 3 and 4
Goes along with "Elephant" article
Friday, 1/23
Worksheet part 1 and 2
"Elephant technical writing"
Wednesday, 1/22
Watch Elephant video
Take notes: Intro: experiment set up
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
Experiment 3
Experiments should include: result, strategies, experiment differences
Tuesday, 1/20
No homework
Friday, 1/16
People who did complete last night's hw MUST have it on on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 1/14
Spelling test tomorrow
Highlite article: who, what, where , why, how
Tuesday, 1/13
spelling test Friday
Mitchell: Don't forget about Megawords
Monday, 1/12
Spelling test Friday
Spelling ladder with incorrect words on practice
Kish: bullet point brainstorm due today.
Mitchell: don't forget about Megawords,
OFriday, 1/9
Bullet point ideas for lesson 2.1 worksheet
Thursday, 1/8
Grammar take home test
Narrative due Monday
Wednesday, 1/7
grammar worksheet (subjects and verbs)
Narrative due Friday
Tuesday, 1/6
Work Cited if needed
Spelling sentences (Google Doc)
Monday, 1/5
"Lather and Nothing Else" final draft due tomorrow
If you have an In text citation, the Works Cited is due Wednesday
Monday, 12/22
No homework
Happy Holidays
Friday, 12/19
No homework
Thursday, 12/18
rough draft of "Lather and Nothing Else"
Hook
short summary (must have title and author?
thesis: Why did the barber make that decision
at least 3 supporting details
**Make sure you explain each supporting detail
Wednesday, 12/17
Make sure you have a completed bullet point summary of "Lather and Nothing Else" on google docs
Monday, 12/15
Mitchell: spelling test. STUDY!
Edit/revise narratives. Print out paper with corrections by homeroom.
Final narrative due Friday
Thursday, 12/11
SPELLING TEST TOMORROW
Revise and Edit Narrative
Mitchell: Megawords spelling due next Friday
Wednesday, 12/10
subject/verb worksheet
USE YOUR NOTES!
Tuesday, 12/9
no homework
Monday, 12/8
Worksheet 305
Retype sentences 6-10 on Google Docs adding quotation marks, capitalization, and punctuation. If you get stuck, look at worksheet 304 for help. I may grade this assignment.
Thursday, 12/4
No homework BUT you need to finish your social studies essay on the "oil wars" I need it by homeroom tomorrow
Wednesday, 12/3
Spelling sentences on Google Docs. Remember to "Share" it with me.
This will be graded. I will make comments by 8:00 pm tonight.
Mitchell: Also need to complete white story map worksheet.
Tuesday, 12/2
White story map filled out
Kish: Pink pre-write paper
Monday, 12/1
Pink narrative sheet finished completely
Subjects/Verbs worksheet
Spelling test next Friday, 12/12
Tuesday, 11/25
Kish: pink narrative story sheet
I emailed you the link to the story
Monday, 11/24
spelling test tomorrow. STUDY
Mitchell: Make sure you have the pink sheet filled out for tomorrow
Friday, 11/21
Kish: Choice of either filling out the pink story map or completing narrative on puppy.
Everyone else: Fill out pink story map paper. Copy link of your article and paste it to a google doc and share with me.
Tuesday, 11/18
Narrative rough draft on Google Docs by 8:00 pm Thursday.
Mitchell: Megawords spelling
Monday, 11/14
Due tomorrow: spelling sentences. They can be handwritten or on Google Docs.
Due Friday: Story Map on human interest story. A lot of you have chosen the K9 puppie.
Mitchell: Due Friday: Megawords spelling
Friday, 11/14
View human interest videos in gmail. ( I sent you one and Ms. Anders sent you one.)
Read articles.
Choose one story to use for your narrative.
Brainstorm ideas for your narrative: characters, setting, problem, climax, resolution)
You can write down your ideas on paper or google docs.
Thursday, 11/13
Finish typing narrative on Google Docs
Wednesday, 11/12
Spelling Test tomorrow
Tuesday, 11/11
Story map for narrative
Narrative rough draft completed (beginning, middle, end)
spelling test moved to Thursday
Kish: bottom portion of pink slip signed by a parent
Monday, 11/10
Jason/Ronnie/ Chris: Pink Google Doc Permission form
Ronnie/Chris/Jillian: Corrections on final draft of "Uniform" Essay
Everyone: Spelling test Wednesday
Wednesday,11/5
No homework
Enjoy the long weekend
Tuesday, 11/4
Spelling test moved to next Friday
"Sleepy Hollow" final draft
5 paragraph "Uniform" essay with works cited (final draft)
Monday, 11/4
Spelling test Wednesday
"Sleepy Hollow" final draft due Wednesday
5 paragraph "Uniform" essay final due Wednesday
Ron, Chris, and Jillian: bring in corrected rough draft of "uniform" tomorrow
Friday, 10/31
No Homework
Wednesday, 10/29
Written response to "Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Please check your response for punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
It will be graded!!! Reread it to make sure it makes sense. It MUST follow the format handed out in class.
Tuesday, 10/28
Fill out "Veterans' Essay" application
Bullet Point Summary of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Monday, 10/27
Spelling sentences due tomorrow (graded)
Five paragraph persuasive due Thursday
Friday, 10/24
Spelling sentences due Tuesday
Five paragraph persuasive due Wednesday (including works cited)
Thursday, 10/23
spelling test tomorrow
Ronnie, Jillian, and Chris: revise and edit body paragraph one for tomorrow
Wednesday, 10/22
spelling test Friday
Edit / revising
Ronnie written response
Tuesday, 10/21
Final draft of written response
Check for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
Quote should be used as your hook.
Monday, 10/20
Spelling test Friday
Finish paragraph from class
Provide quotes and details from the story
Thursday, 10/16
Ronnie/Jillian: fix works cited
Everyone: edit/revise essay
Spelling test next Friday
Wednesday, 10/15
Works cited:
Hanging indent
Double spaced
2 citations minimum (both cannot be videos)
Tuesday, 10/14
Spelling sentences (graded)
Fix intro paragraph.
Friday, 10/10
Five paragraph "School Uniform" rough draft due Monday
Must be typed and double spaced
Intro, two supporting detail, counterpoint, and conclusion paragraphs
Thursday, 10/9
Test Prep workbook 8-10
Spelling test tomorrow
Counterpoint rough draft
Wednesday, 10/8
Test Prep workbook 5-7
Spelling test Friday
Work on Body Paragraphs
Tuesday, 10/7
Test Prep Workbook pages 1-4
Monday, 10/6
Continue working on body paragraph
*Make sure you stick to the topic.
*in-text citations (need 2)
*transition sentence
Friday, 10/3
Thursday, 10/2
Intro paragraph for grading
Rough draft of body paragraph
Tuesday, 9/30
Final intro paragraph due tomorrow for grading
Spelling sentences due tomorrow
Monday, 9/29
Intro paragraph due tomorrow
PLEASE follow format.
Due Wednesday: spelling sentences
HINT HINT: sentences will be collected and graded
Friday, 9/26
Student choice:
grammar worksheet: identify the subject
or
Intro paragraph to "School Uniform" Essay
Thursday, 9/25
Spelling Test tomorrow
Fill out sheet : thesis, 2 supporting details
Wednesday, 9/24
Spelling test Friday
Choose Essay topic:
1) Is the EATS's dress code appropriate or should be eliminated?
2)Should EATS require school uniforms?
You need to come to class with your choice and 2 supporting details.
Tuesday, 9/23
Spelling test Friday
Monday, 9/22
Worksheet on Subjects
Subjects quiz tomorrow
Spelling test Friday
If you did not complete all of your sentences, it is due tomorrow.
Friday, 9/19
Write a sentence for each of your spelling words.
Sentences must be at least 6 words in length.
Hint Hint: I may be collecting the sentences for grading.
Thursday, 9/18
Writing prompt
Wednesday, 9/17
Worksheet on subjects.
USE YOUR NOTES TO HELP COMPLETE THE WORKSHEET!
Tuesday, 9/16
Worksheet on subjects
Monday, 9/15
Final Copy due tomorrow
*Two copies
*title underlined
*12 font
*double spaced
Friday, 9/12
Final Draft moved to TUESDAY
Keep revising and editing your paper
Thursday, 9/11
Veterans' Essay
Rough draft due Friday
Final draft due Monday
Wednesday, 9/10
Veterans' Essay
Rough draft due Friday
Final draft due Monday
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