EPIC! English 11 (Period 2)

Welcome to eleventh grade English! This space is where you will find your daily agendas and attachments to Power Points and class materials.

10/24/18: Happy Wednesday!

Word of the Day:

Congregation: Group of people gathered for religious worship

Example: Every congregation was visited by a priest.

Read Independently

Answer questions on the board

Movie

Closing: Be prepared for review day tomorrow!!!

10/23/18: Welcome!

Word of the Day:

Hefty: Large, heavy and powerful

Example: Even at such a young age, the boy hefty and strong.

Read to page 110 (or 120 if you finish early)

You will be graded on annotating for this reading so make sure you are using lots of sticky notes

Closing: Benchmark Friday (10/26)

10/22/2018: Good morning!

Word of the Day:

Harrumping: Clear the throat noisily

Example: Old Mr. __ was harrumping while walking home.

Announcements

Revisions to Open Book Quiz

Read

Movie

Closing: Benchmark on Friday (10/26)

10/18/18: Bonus points for anybody who can tell me what the word "spectacles" mean in your book (p. 54)

Word of the Day:

Heifer: Female cow that hasn't borne a calf

Example: A nine month old female cow with no offspring is an example of a heifer.

Review yesterday's questions (1 and 9) and anything else

Read to page 90

Movie

Closing: Have a great weekend

10/18/18: Hello

Word of the Day:

Strumpet: female prostitute or adulterer

Example: In The Color Purple the pastor calls Shug Avery a strumpet because of her reputation for being involved in many relationships.

Announcements

Open Book quiz activity

Read

Movie

Closing: Stay warm

10/17/18: Hi

Word of the Day:

Fractious: Irritable and quarrelsome. Someone or something that is difficult to control

Example: Babies can be very fractious when they are hungry or sleepy.

Reading activity

Movie

Closing: Have a nice day!

10/16/18: Welcome!

Study for Quiz (15 minutes)

Take Quiz (Good Luck!)

Read The Color Purple

Watch Movie if there is time

Closing: Have a great day!

10/15/18: Welcome to Class!

Quizlet in place of Word of the Day today: https://quizlet.com/327824191/words-of-the-day-review-periods-2-3-and-6-flash-cards/

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Read

Point of View Activity

Watch movie (If we have time)

Study for tomorrow's quiz!

Reminder of WHAT to study Words of the Day, Alice Walker Activity, and The Color Purple Characters and Activities.

Closing: Have a wonderful day!

10/12/18: Hello!!!

Word of the Day:

Miration: Short for admiration

______________________________________

Summarize reading from yesterday

Read together

Finish the clip

10/11/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Impish: Incline in doing naughty things

Example: He had an impish look about him.

Agenda:

Review vocabulary list and character list

Summarize pages 1-6

Questions?

Begin reading

Closing: Have a great day!

10/10/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Dote: Shower with love, show excessive affection for

Example: The girl's grandmother loves to dote on her granddaughter and sends her many gifts

New Unit: The Color Purple

Alice Walker research activity

https://www.poemhunter.com/alice-walker/biography/

https://www.biography.com/people/alice-walker-9521939

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Tu-We/Walker-Alice.html

Intro to the novel

Closing: Check in. Have a great day!

10/9/18: Welcome Back!

Word of the Day:

Ambivalent- having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time.

EXAMPLES (select one):

• He felt ambivalent about his job. [=he both liked and disliked his job]

• He has an ambivalent relationship with his family.

• The senator is ambivalent about running for president. [=the senator has not decided whether or not to run for president]

Continue typing your essays. They are due at the end of the period.

You have a vocabulary quiz on Friday! This is includes vocabulary from your outlines also.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

10/5/18: Welcome to Class!

Word of the Day:

Word of the Day:

Innocuous adj.

Definition: 1. not harmful or injurious; harmless. 2. not likely to irritate or offend; inoffensive.

Example: an innocuous home remedy; an innocuous remark.

Writing Workshop Continued!

Current events:

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

  • http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

Closing. Have a nice day! :)

10/4: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Transpire (verb): 1: to take place: go on, occur 2: to be revealed: come to light

Some people believe that something good always transpires out of something bad.

Writing Workshop: Continue writing your argumentative essays on your outlines step by step. Please continue to use all of the tools and resources you have in your folders.

Closing. Wishing you a fantastic day :)

10/3/18: Welcome to Class!

Word of the Day:

Emulate: 1. to imitate in an effort to equal or surpass. 2. to rival with some degree of success.

Synonyms: imitate, copy

Highlighting activity with two sample argumentative essays. Where do you see common traits between each essay and the essay you are writing? Use our outline. What areas are missing or could be even better?

Continue writing your argumentative essays. Please continue to use all of the tools and resources you have in your folders.

Closing. Wishing you a positive and productive day :)

10/1 & 10/2: Good Morning and Welcome to October!

Word of the Day (Tuesday): Atone: make amends or reparation

Example: He was being helpful, to atone for his past mistakes.

Word of the Day (Monday): Ampersand (Am-per-sand): the symbol "&"; represents the word "and."

Example: For the corporate logo she was designing, the graphic artist decided to use an ampersand instead of the bulkier word "and."

Group A: Please Continue with Research and pre-writing outlines. Begin writing introductions with next outline.

********* You will also look at an example of an argumentative essay and highlight any connections you see between the example and the outline.

Group B: Please complete all of the steps to catch up to the research process we have started (see hard copy of Power Point)

Closing. Have a wonderful day :)

9/28/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Zealous adj.

Definition: full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

Synonyms: devoted, fervent

Review yesterday briefly.

Please continue with your argumentative outlines. Be prepared to debate.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

9/26/18: Good Morning!

Please copy down the word "Thesis" and its definition in you notebooks.

Thesis: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Ms. Cabrera is teaching. Don't misbehave, Kaz.

Introduction to "The Lottery" and Shirley Jackson

9/25/18: Good Morning!

Please study for your quiz! (15-20 minutes max!). You

may use the Quizlets I made for you.

After the quiz, please read independently (quietly) for

15-20 minutes and the write a response on your

reading log.

You may also work on make-up work or continue your

research from last week.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

9/24: Good Morning!

Review Day (Literary Terms, Latin Word Parts, and

Argumentative Writing Terms) /

Quiz Tomorrow

Latin Word Parts:

https://quizlet.com/318551096/mrs-benedettos-latin-word-parts-review-flash-cards/

Literary Terms (this is the Quizlet we have been using):

https://quizlet.com/213006639/mrs-benedettos-literary-terms-review-2018-flash-cards/

Independent Reading with Response

Closing/ Wishing you a productive and positive

day!

9/19 through 9/21: Good Morning!

Word of the Day: Latin Word Part. Please see your lists and follow the format we have been using for the next word.

***** You have a vocabulary quiz next Tuesday!

Argumentative Writing Unit Introduction (Power Point)/ Time to Research

Closing. Have a nice day :)

9/17 & 9/18 Good Morning!

Word of the Day: Latin Word Part. Please see your lists and follow the format we have been using for the next word.

Finish reading, annotating ( 5 or more), and answering multiple choice questions the

second News ELA article.

Argumentative Writing Unit Introduction (Power Point)

Learning Stations: Independent Reading (reading log) and/ or Creative Writing (1.5 pages)

Closing. Have a wonderful day!

9/14 Welcome!

Word of the Day: Latin Word Part. Please see your lists and follow the format we have been using for the next word.

Review annotations and readings from the past two days (poem and article)

Read and annotate next text/ answer multiple choice questions

Independent Reading and/ or Creative Writing

Closing. Have a terrific day!

9/11 to 9/13 Welcome!

Word of the Day: Latin Word Part. Please see your lists and follow the format we have been using for the next word.

Reading Survey (Tuesday)

Review the format of the English Regents via Power

Point. Please take brief notes (finished on

Wednesday).

Review annotating codes with poem "Our Deepest

Fear" (started on Wednesday, finish on Thursday)

News ELA article (read and annotate) with multiple

choice questions

Continue studying on

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/213006639/mrs-benedettos-literary-

terms-review-2018-flash-cards/

If you are done with Quizlet and have shown me your

quiz score, please select one of the two activities:

Independent Reading or Creative Writing.

Please complete your letter and the learning survey

from last week if you have not done so

yet. I know some students arrived in this class late due

to schedule changes. Don't worry!

You have time to catch up!

Closing: Wishing you a fantastic day!

9/10/18: Welcome!

Word of the Day:

· Modus Vivendi (Mo-duss-vih-VEN-dee): lifestyle; a way of living.

Example:

While most envied his rich and seemingly carefree

existence, Glen often found his extravagant MODUS

VIVENDI rather empty and lonely.

English 11- Review the test (PP), IR, Creative Writing,

and News ELA Article with M/C questions

Closing: Wishing you a positive and productive day!

9/7/18 Welcome to Class! (Day 2)

What is your ONE WORD for the new school year?

Please write this on a colorful post it and

place on the cabinet

Review our classroom website and today’s agenda

Grading Policy and Expectations (post it activities)

Latin word Part – Mal

Letters (draft, type, save on thumb drive)

Review Creative Writing Packet and Requirements

Independent Reading & Reading Log/ Discuss and

Select a Book

Discuss Current Events and Brainstorm a List of

Topics (if there is time)

Closing

Wishing you a positive and productive day! :)

We only have 5 classes left before exams begin!

6/4 to 6/6: Welcome to Class!

Please continue with test prep/ Part 2. All four articles about self-driving cars in

your test packet should be annotated in order to write the essay.

Begin writing your intro and body paragraph one. Use your outlines. You may

also work on any part of the test to review. The key is to use your time wisely.

Please watch the following video and take notes in your notebooks

before writing your argument essay if you need extra help:

https://binged.it/2kHfwla

Your ELA Regents is on June 12th at 8 am to 11!

Closing. Enjoy your day! :)

SATURDAY REVIEW********6/2/18: Good

morning, my beautiful scholars!

Thank you Jamel, Rey, and Ziona! :) :) :)

Welcome to Saturday Test Prep!

Part 2 (argument essay)- Review video as

needed:

https://binged.it/2kHfwla

We are using the August 2017 Regents to

practice. Plus, you have two or three Part 3

tasks that we've been using. You decide

which one you wan to work on this morning.

Please finish and annotating the texts for

Part2 in order to begin writing on Monday.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

5/30 to 6/2: Good morning!

Word Parts: Please see your Polyglot Club packet for the next word part. You will pick up where you left off. Yesterday's word was "Manu."

Test Prep- Part 3 (second prompt)

Closing. Enjoy your day!

5/29/18: Welcome Back!

Word Parts: Please see your Polyglot Club packet for the next word part. You will pick up where you left off.

Test preparation continued. Briefly review all that we've been working on and select next steps.

Closing. wishing you a wonderful day!

5/24/18: Welcome to class and TGIF!

Word Parts: Cent and Centi

Task 3 Practice Continued

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and safe weekend!

5/23 & 5/24/18: Welcome to class!

Word of the Day: https://membean.com/treelist

The next word on your lists "mono" and "poly" (same format as last week)

Next: Continue with test prep- Part 3. There are two groups in different sections of the this practice. Some students have written the Part 3 response and some still need to. Please use your notes/ TEA & IDEA (see videos and your notes from the start of the week).

Reminder: When you are absent, you are still responsible for the work you missed.

Closing. Wishing you terrific day :)

5/21 & 5/22: Welcome to Class!

WOD: Continue with our study of word parts. Today's word part is "pre." Tuesday's is "post."

https://membean.com/treelist

Introduction to Part 3 of the Regents (Monday- Friday):

A. Review literary terms/ techniques / devices

B. Listen to a short text and identify literary terms and a central idea. How do they connect?

C. Review the following:https://www.bing.com/videos/search?adlt=strict&q=english+regents+common+core%2c+part+3+templates&view=detail&mid=3F47ED8039D497EA88983F47ED8039D497EA8898&FORM=VIRE

It's important to watch the video above and the video that begins right after.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

5/17/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day/ Day 2 of New Activity: https://membean.com/treelist

Please write down the meaning of "Mal" from the above link in your notebooks. Then, select one word and their definition to write underneath "Mal." You will earn a 100% for completing each step.

Test Prep: Please continue working on the reading and multiple choice questions in your test packets. There are extra copies of tests on my front table. You will need the January and the August practice tests. Miss Carroll has the answer keys to review the multiple choice when you are ready.

You may also choose from the following after you've completed at least 20 minutes of test prep: Independent Reading, Current Events, or SAT Prep.

Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day :)

5/11: Good Morning an TGIF!

Word of the Day:

Remuneration: the act or fact of paying an equivalent to for a service, loss, or expense: recompense, pa

Example: The actor was offered a modest speaking fee by the host as remuneration for giving her speech at the awards ceremony.

• • Kahoot: Kahoot.it / 7432286 (code)

https://create.kahoot.it/details/duplicate-of-common-core-english-regents-review/f736c27e-d239-4a0e-8ec4-a7e628be9089

Closing. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

5/9 - 5/10: Welcome!

Words of the Day (see me)

Test Prep!:

1. Kahoot: Test Prep

2. Annotate and discuss poem/ answer multiple choice

3. Learning Stations

Closing. have a wonderful day! :)

5/8/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Integrity n.

Definition: 1. uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

Example: to preserve the integrity of the empire.

Synonyms: honor, completeness

Test Prep! See Power Point and Notes:

****** The Power Point is the attachment section at the bottom of this page!********

Then ,play Kahoot to review: https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/59025093-5bea-4f3b-b3a7-2443ecc29019

More practice!

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

5/7/18: Welcome!

Word of the Day:

Innocuous adj.

Definition: 1. not harmful or injurious; harmless. 2. not likely to irritate or offend; inoffensive.

Example: an innocuous home remedy; an innocuous remark.

Next:

• • Current Event (from Friday)

  • Independent Reading with Response

  • Make up quiz if needed

Closing. Wishing you a positive and productive day!

5/4/18: Good Morning and TGIF!

No Word of the Day. Instead, please study your words

for the quiz.

Kahoot Review! https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=661941e0-6cca-49a1-a8d5-859359b4db48

Quiz- Good Luck!

Next, double check the following list of assignments. Have you completed everything?

• • Make-up work

  • Independent Reading with response (also a weekly requirement- 2-3 times per week minimum)

If you are done with all of the above, please complete a Current

Events.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

5/3/18: Welcome to Class!

Word of the Day (two minutes- three minutes MAX) :

Aesthetic adj. (pronunciation: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthetic)

Definition: of or pertaining to beauty

Example: The statue had real aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms: tasteful, beautiful, pleasing

Please select two learning stations from the list below. I'll grade your work by the end of today as I

I'll be in by 11 am:

1. Part I in your test packet from yesterday. You will need to read and annotate three passages and

answer the multiple choices questions after each passage. I will grade this by tomorrow as I'll be in by 11 am.

Here is a link to several practice tests in case you can't find your test from yesterday (there are also tests on

the small table in front:

http://nysedregents.org/hsela/​

2. Independent Reading with response (also a weekly requirement- 3 times per week minimum)

3. SAT Prep Station (the sheet is in the bin with all of your handouts)

4. Quizlet- Review for tomorrow's quiz!

Wishing you a wonderful day!

5/1/18 & 5/2/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

MONDAY

Apoplectic adjective: :

2 a : of a kind to cause or apparently cause stroke

• an apoplectic rage

b : extremely enraged

• was apoplectic over the news

TUESDAY- Anecdote http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/sat/

Quizlet/ April's Words: https://quizlet.com/_4t67jl

Quiz on Friday!

Review Part 2 of the English Regents Exam (see exam)

with a partner or in a small group.

Make comparisons to your argument essays. What

similarities and difference do you see?

What are your questions and/or concerns? Discuss as

whole group afterwards.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

4/30/18: Welcome Back!

Word of the Day:

Disdain v.

Definition: to treat with contempt, or to reject with scorn

Example: He was treated with disdain after being caught stealing Halloween candy from younger children.

Synonyms: snub, disregard

Quizlet/ April's Words: https://quizlet.com/_4t67jl

OR https://quizlet.com/290863281/mrs-benedettos-sat-words-for-april-2018-flash-cards/?new

Review Part 2 of the English Regents Exam (see exam)

with a partner or in a small group.

Make comparisons to your argument essays. What

similarities and difference do you see?

What are your questions and/or concerns? Discuss as

whole group afterwards.

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and productive

first day back! :)

Spring Break!

4/20/18: Welcome to Class and TGIF!

Word of the Day:

Subtle adj.

Definition: barely noticeable

Example: The vintage wine had subtle hints of oakiness.

Synonyms: mild, abstruse

Work on your essays. They are due today!

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful and safe break! :)

4/19/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Aegis-noun EE-jus pronunciation ----> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aegis

• • Definition: a: protection <under the aegis of the Constitution>

b: controlling or conditioning influence <passed new laws under the aegis of national security>

• • Synonyms: Security, shield, protection

  • Usage: The matter will be dealt with under the aegis of the ethics committee.

Learning Stations: Work on perfecting your essays! Be sure to read all of my comments on your drafts. Perfected copies are due this Friday! If you have turned in your perfected and typed copy, please select two of the following learning stations during the 50 minutes you have to complete work:

Odyssey Ware, Independent Reading with Response, SAT Prep, and/ or ELA Regents Practice (reading and multiple choice).

Closing. wishing you a positive and productive day! :)

4/18/18: Welcome to Class!

Word of the Day:

Zealous adj.

Definition: full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

Synonyms: devoted, fervent

Usage: The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.

Learning Stations: Work on Essays and Independent Reading with Response or SAT Prep. You may also do a Current Event if you'd like.

Final copies of your essay are due on Friday!

4/16/18 & 4/17/18: Good morning!

Monday:

Vociferous adj.

Definition: 1. crying out noisily. 2. characterized by noisy or vehement outcry.

Example: vociferous protests

Synonyms: clamorous, loud

Tuesday's word: Abide- https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/abide-2018-04-02

Learning Stations: Work on Essays and Independent Reading with Response or SAT Prep. You may also do a Current Event if you'd like.

Final copies of your essay are due on Friday!

Closing. Wishing you a terrific day! :)

4/13/18: Welcome! TGIF!

Word of the Day:

vigor n.

Definition: 1. active strength or force; intensity; energy. 2. healthy physical or mental energy or power; vitality. 3. healthy growth in any living matter or organism, as a plant. 4. effective force, esp. legal validity.

Synonyms: power, strength

Current Events Friday!

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

• http://www.nytimes.com/?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=TopBar&module=HomePage-Title&pgtype=article

• http://tweentribune.com/category/teen/

• http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

• http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

• http://www.espn.com/

Then, Work on Writing, Independent Reading with Response, OR another Learning Station.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! :)

4/12/18: Welcome to Class! Nice work yesterday!

Word of the Day:

Grandiose: Impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur

Next, please work on revising your drafts. You have all of the tools do to so.

Closing. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable weekend! :)

3/15/18 Good Morning!

Reverberate: To spring back, spring away from an impact; To be reflected, to ring or echo, to have a long or continuing effect

Synonyms: bounce, echo, rebound

Usage: On the last day of school, the students' cries of elation reverberated throughout the hallways.

• Closing. Enjoy your day!

3/12/18: Welcome to Class!

How did it go on Friday? Where did you leave off?

Review Essential Questions

• Next, continue with argumentative writng (Writing Station)

• Select a second station if there's time (Digital or Independent Reading with Written Response)

• Word of the Day: Oblivious @ http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/grade12/

• Closing. Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day :)

3/9/18: Good Morning!

• Current Events Friday!

Links for Current Events:

• Featured Story: Student Voices: How Teens Want to Solve America's School Shooting Problem: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/student-voices/how-teens-want-to-solve-americas-school-shooting-problem/

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

• http://www.nytimes.com/?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=TopBar&module=HomePage-Title&pgtype=article

• http://tweentribune.com/category/teen/

• http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

• http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

• http://www.espn.com/

Next, please continue with your research. Important reminders:

A. Keep your information in the charts you made in your notebooks. If you finish one topic, select another topic from our list and start again.

B. You will need to locate two to three articles (sources) online and provide three pieces of evidence from those articles (combined) for each topic to support your claim and one piece of evidence for your counterclaim.

Closing. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable weekend :) Thank you for a phenomenal week!

3/8/18: Welcome!

• Review Essential Questions!

• Continue with our new unit on argumentative essays! (See Power Point)

• Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable day!

3/7/18: Good Morning!

Revisit quick write from yesterday

Introduction to Argumentative Writing (See Power Point- also in attachments).

No Word of the Day today since you will learn new words in the lesson

Quizlet activities and pretest: https://quizlet.com/272347110/mrs-benedettos-sat-word-of-the-day-review-for-february-2018-flash-cards/

Kahoot: https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=87021fba-33bd-4bff-a00b-d1edc8854959

Independent Reading Station with Response

Closing: Post it activity.

Wishing you an enjoyable day!

Closing. Wishing you a fantastic day :)

3/6/18: Welcome to Class!

Briefly review yesterday's agenda

Resources for quiz:

Quizlet activities and pretest: https://quizlet.com/272347110/mrs-benedettos-sat-word-of-the-day-review-for-february-2018-flash-cards/

Kahoot: https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=87021fba-33bd-4bff-a00b-d1edc8854959

Quick Write

Writing and Research Activity with a Partner: 1. What is argument writing? 2. What are three to four key steps in writing an argumentative essay? 3. Why is it important to know how to write argument essays? (please write your responses in your writer's notebooks)

Word of the Day:

Nullify-

Definition: 1. to render or declare legally void. 2. to deprive (something) of value or effectiveness; annul; invalidate.

Example: to nullify a contract.

Synonyms: cancel, invalidate, repeal

Source: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/sat/

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

3/5/18: Good Morning!

Discuss our options. Are you ready for the vocabulary quiz?

Quick Write:

1. What words and phrases come to mind when you hear the word "Writing"?

2. Think back to your favorite or least favorite writing assignment of all times. Please explain what you remember and what the process was like for you.

3. What are some strategies that will be helpful to you for our up and coming writing assignment (an argumentative essay)?

Review the writing you will be doing on Part 2 of the ELA Regents and select a topic. Then, we will review the format of writing an argumentative essay.

Word of the Day:

Parlay v:

Definition: To stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager

Synonyms: bet, gamble, venture

Usage: Grandma won three games of poker in a row, inducing her to overconfidently parlay an immense sum of money in the next game.

Source: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/grade10/

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and productive day!

2/27/18: Good Morning!

Review Essential Questions

2/26/18: Welcome Back! It's going to be a wonderful week!

Review Essential Questions.

Review and discuss your SAT Word of the Day list to prepare for Quizlet and Kahoot

Link to Quizlet Review: https://quizlet.com/272347110/mrs-benedettos-sat-word-of-the-day-review-for-february-2018-flash-cards/

Link to Kahoot!: https://play.kahoot.it/#/lobby?quizId=070ae016-639a-43f3-a5b1-270ddd2212ec

No SAT Word of the Day today since we are reviewing for Wednesday's quiz.

If there's time, please get your materials for the Independent Reading Station.

Closing: What stuck with you today? (post it activity). Wishing you an enjoyable and productive week!

***********************WINTER BREAK!*****************************

2/16/18: Good morning and TGIF! Phenomenal work yesterday! Bravo!

Current Events Friday!

Links for Current Events:

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

• http://www.nytimes.com/?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=TopBar&module=HomePage-Title&pgtype=article

• http://tweentribune.com/category/teen/

• http://www.syracuse.com/news/

• http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

• http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

• http://www.espn.com/

Please finish your SAT work from yesterday. You have your assignment in your folders.

Independent Reading Station (see reading log)

Word of the Day:

Fortuitous adj.-

Definition: 1. happening or produced by chance; accidental. 2. lucky; fortunate.

Synonym: chance

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable break! Read, read, read! :)

2/15- Welcome to Class!

Review Essential Questions

Vocabulary Extravaganza! Review and discuss briefly

SAT Station instruction with activity sheet (please listen and watch closely to the demonstration)

Odyssey Ware: A. Review & Discuss. B. Lesson 1.

Word of the Day:

Extricate-

Definition: 1. to free or release from entanglement; disengage.

Synonym: disengage

www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/sat/

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable day! :)

2/14/18 Good Morning!

Word of the Day will be the last item for today (the last six minutes).

Please listen and learn about two learning stations: Independent Reading and our SAT Preparation Page

Select a station to start with, work for 15 minutes, complete the assignment and then switch to the second station. I'll have the timer and remind you to switch.

Extol or extoll-

Definition: to praise highly; laud.

Synonyms: praise

Closing: What stuck with you today and what are you still wondering? Please post your post it to the large chart paper.

Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day :)

2/13/18 CHANGE IN PLANS: PLPs- Yes, this is a grade ;)

Word of the Day: Source: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/sat/

Expedite v.t.

Definition: 1. to speed up the progress of. 2. to perform promptly. 3. to issue; dispatch.

Synonyms: accelerate, hurry

2/12/18 Welcome to class!

Word of the Day:

Adversary n-

Definition: someone who offers opposition

Synonyms: antagonist, foe

Usage: Harry Potter's adversary is He Who Must Not Be Named.

Discuss Essential Questions and respond

Annotating activity with text

Review Odyssey Ware Station

Closing- post it activity. Wishing you a wonderful day!

2/8/18 & 2/9/18: Welcome to Class!

Word Of the Day: (same as yesterday due to low attendance)

Emulate v.

Definition: 1. to imitate in an effort to equal or surpass. 2. to rival with some degree of success. 3. a. to imitate the functions of (another computer system) by means of software. b. to replace (software) with hardware to perform the same task.

Synonyms: imitate, copy

Brief review for quiz and then take quiz

Current Events Friday!

Review Odyssey Ware Station/ Get Started (if there's time)

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable day! :)

2/7/18 ****Snow Day**** Stay warm and safe!

2/6/18: Good Morning!

Word of the Day:

Diversity n.

Definition: 1. the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. 2. variety; multiformity. 3. a point of difference.

Synonyms: variety. difference

Review for quiz

Take quiz

Odyssey Ware (discuss and review this learning station and get started with your assignments)

Closing. Have a terrific day!

Literary Terms Review: Quizlet, Kahoot, Song and Annotating (the quiz has been moved to tomorrow) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3geTFqTBfU

Odyssey Ware Review

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable day!

2/13/18 Good Morning! Nice work yesterday with presentations of your annotated work!

Word of the Day will be the last item for today.

Please listen and learn about two learning stations: Independent Reading and our SAT Preparation Page. You do NOT need a laptop yet.

Select a station to start with, work for 15 minutes, complete the assignment and then switch to the second station. I'll have the timer and remind you to switch.

• Word of the Day: Source: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/sat/

• Expedite -

• Definition: 1. to speed up the progress of. 2. to perform promptly. 3. to issue; dispatch.

• Synonyms: accelerate, hurry

Closing: Write a sentence with your group using today's word. You may research some sample sentences online and model yours after the sample.

Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day :)

2/12/18 Welcome to class!

Word of the Day:

Adversary n-

Definition: someone who offers opposition

Synonyms: antagonist, foe

Usage: Harry Potter's adversary is He Who Must Not Be Named.

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

• http://www.nytimes.com/?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=TopBar&module=HomePage-Title&pgtype=article

• http://tweentribune.com/category/teen/

• http://www.syracuse.com/news/

• http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

• http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

• http://www.espn.com/

2/2/18 Good morning and TGIF!

Word of the Day: Ominous

Study your literary terms on Quizlet

Kahoot Review: https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=27385654-603a-4352-a896-fc6e729da000&user=jbened15&token=9e12740e-7901-4a9f-aacb-97e331493507

Quiz (moved to Monday)

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

2/1/18 Welcome to class! *******Due today: Drafts and perfected copies (typed) of writing samples*****

Word of the Day:

Appall v-

Definition: strike with disgust or revulsion

Synonyms: alarm, dismay, offend

Usage: The scandalous behavior of the married woman appalled her friends.

Source: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/grade9/

Station 1: A. Write the literary terms and definitions in your notebooks that are on Quizlet at the following link:

https://quizlet.com/213006639/mrs-benedettos-literary-terms-review-2017-flash-cards/

B. Please complete each and every review games and activity on Quizlet

C. Study for tomorrow's quiz! How will you study?

Station 2: Annotation Activity (active reading)

Closing and Please log off of your laptops. Wishing you a fantastic day!

1/29/18 to 1/31/18 Good morning and welcome back!

Introduction and information about EPIC (a review of the program)

Review curriculum and this website

Review grading policy and classroom expectations (headphones, passes- five minute rule, after school hours, etc.)

Introductions: Introduce yourself to a peer and find out two things you have in common and one difference. Then, you will introduce each other.

Writing Sample (letter or poem): Draft and perfected copy (typed)

Locate our classroom website and begin reviewing literary terms needed for class on Quizlet. Your first

quiz is this Friday. Here is the link to Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/213006639/mrs-benedettos-literary-terms-review-2017-flash-cards/

Wishing you an enjoyable and productive day :)

Your books are due back in the library by August 7th. Independent Reading Projects are due on August 8th.

Day 25! It is our last day of summer school!!!!

• All of your work is due today. Our grades are also due today. Please do your best to finish up if you need to do so.

• Wishing you a wonderful school year! Here is my e-mail if you ever need to contact me: jbenedetto@scsd.us

Day 24! August 14th! Good Morning! 2 classes left!

• Today you will finish as much work as possible. Some students owe projects and others need to complete more Odyssey Ware. Please be productive today.

• Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 21! August 9th Welcome to Class! 4 classes left!

• No Word of the Day today. Please stay focused and get as much work done as possible.

• Please make sure that I get your projects on Monday if you did not turn them in yesterday. Late points will be taken but it's better than a zero.

Stations:

First half of class:

• Read, annotate, and answer the multiple choice questions for each article. There is also a writing assignment for each article. This entire assignment will take a least two classes. Do your best.

Second half of class:

• Odyssey Ware in the Library. Please do not sit next to someone who you will be distracted by. There is a lot of work due.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 20! August 8th Good Morning! Five classes left!

• No Word of the Day today. Did you return your books yesterday? They are due!

• Projects are due at the end of today's class.

Stations:

• Odyssey Ware. Try your best to complete all of your Odyssey Ware assignments by next Tuesday. This will definitely keep you busy for the last five classes.

• Independent Reading Projects (4 reading logs and 3 projects)

• If you are done with all of the above, please see me.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 19: August 7th Welcome to Class!

6 Days left!

• Word of the Day

• Your library books are due at the end of class! Please get as much reading done as possible. Congratulations to students who finished early! Projects are due tomorrow at the end of class.

Stations:

• Independent Reading: Reading, reading logs, or projects

• Odyssey Ware

• Please see me if you are done with all of the assigned work in both stations

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and productive Monday :)

Day 18: August 2nd & 3rd

Good Morning! 7 Days Left!

• No Word of the Day Today. A. Please get a laptop and go to the following link: http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1512. I'll show you how to get started B. Please write down any words that are new to you in your notebooks with today's date. Be sure to include the definitions as well. Lastly, write down the amount of rice you've earned. Thank you!

Stations:

• Odyssey Ware: https://syracuse.owschools.com/owsoo/login/auth (You will complete at least 17- 18 assignments total.)

• Independent Reading. Remember, your books are due next Monday! You must finish reading to complete your projects. Your projects are due next Tuesday.

• Close reading and annotating activity (see packet).

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 17: August 1st! Welcome to Class!

• We have nine classes left! Yes, that includes today.

• No Word of the Day today. We will review the word games together; then you will have time to play a few games. Please get a laptop and go to to the following link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-games.

Stations:

• Odyssey Ware: https://syracuse.owschools.com/owsoo/login/auth

• Independent Reading. Remember, your books are due next Monday! You must finish reading to complete your projects.

• Close reading and annotating activity (see packet).

Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and productive day :)

Day 16: July 31st Good Morning!

• Word of the day: Diligent

• Quick Write: Please write a list of important details from last Thursday's presentation. You will use this for your extra credit assignment.

STATIONS:

• Odyssey Ware

• Independent Reading Projects. Please review your checklist and your packets to see what needs to be done.

• Conferences as needed

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 15!: July 27th Welcome to Class!

• Word of the Day: Fluctuate

• Guest speaker at 9:30 in the library. Be prepared with your questions and ready to take a few notes for extra credit.

• Please turn in your well developed paragraphs if you have not done so yet.

Stations: We have one hour before our guest speaker arrives. Please manage your time wisely.

• Odyssey Ware (try for two)

• Independent Reading (read, complete the reading logs, or work on projects)

• Writing station with me as needed (at tables)

• Mini-conferences (at tables)

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful and safe weekend :)

Day 14: July 26th! Good Morning! You have 12 classes left!

• Word of the Day: Credible

• Create questions for our guest speaker who will be here tomorrow! You will write them on index cards with your name at the top.

Stations:

• Finish your well developed paragraph. I need your draft and your perfected copy ASAP.

• Work on Independent Reading Projects. Two Interactive Reading Logs were already due. You should actually be getting ready to hand me your third reading log.

• Make sure that you use our class time to read. Your books are due back in the library by August 7th. The project was handed out and time has been given to read since the first day of summer school.

• If you have finished all of the above, please work on odyssey Ware as your final station.

Closing. Wishing you a fantastic rest of the day :)

Day 13: July 25th: Welcome to class!

• Word of the Day: https: Wreak at https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

• Review Your Independent Reading Check List. It should be ready to turn in. I'll call people up to see that is has been completed.

• Well developed paragraphs are due. Check in. Where is everyone? Did you use the check sheet?

Stations:

• Odyssey Ware for today (two assignments). Please do not sit next to someone you are going to talk to or you will be moved. Thank you for following this request.

• After, and only after your Odyssey Ware is complete will you move to the next station!

• Independent Reading (any part of the project that needs to be completed).

• Conferences with me. I'll call you over.

Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Day 12: July 24th Good morning!

********Make up quizzes need to be taken today!*********

• Word of the Day: Advise

• Review Independent Reading Project Check List (we will start conferencing today)

  • Stations:

    • Odyssey Ware

    • Writing: Well Developed Paragraphs

    • Independent Reading Projects: Quietly reading or working on a prompt, or project

    • Closing/ Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day :)

Day 11: July 20th Welcome to Class!

• No Word of the Day for today. Please study your ALL of your Word of the Day terms (8-10 minutes).

• Next, complete all of the activities on Quizlet ( even the test/ without your notes) https://quizlet.com/216408244/mrs-benedettos-word-of-the-day-study-set-flash-cards/

• Take the official quiz (hard copy). Once you have turned in your quiz, please work on one of the following stations:

  • Station 1: Odyssey Ware

  • Station 2: Finish revising your well-developed paragraph draft (due today)

  • Independent Reading and a completed reading log (see your packet for the prompts)

  • When you have successfully finished one station, please select a second station.

• Closing. Wishing you a wonderful and safe weekend :)

Day 10: July 19th Good Morning!

• Word of the Day: Modus Vivendi

• A Word of the Day Quizlet and a quiz will be completed TOMORROW!

• Begin stations today:

  • Station 1: Odyssey Ware

  • Station 2: A. Review Dead Words (see attachment below) B. Finish writing and revising your well developed paragraphs

  • Station 3: IXL Language arts with Miss Wylie https://www.ixl.com/ela/

  • Final Station for EVERYONE: Independent Reading OR Make up work

  • Closing. Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day!

Day 9: July 18th Welcome to class!

• Word of the Day: Abdicate

• Writing assignment/ Pick up where we left off yesterday

• Review the following lists of transitional words and phrases:

  • A. http://hutchisonesl.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/2/10828797/common_transitional_words_and_phrases.pdf

  • B. http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/pie/Students/Documents/Transitional-Words%20-%20elementary.pdf

  • Review The Well Developed Paragraph Checklist

• SAT prep (start with small groups and then move into individual work)

• Independent reading or make- up work

• Closing. Wishing you a stellar day! :)

Day 8: July 17th Good Morning!

• Word of the Day: Steadfast https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

  • View a recent news clip together/ complete response sheet http://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/lee-way-clothing/763681236

  • Read and annotate our next article and answer the questions

  • Review how to write a well developed paragraph. Then, please select the article or the video to write your well developed paragraph.

• Independent Reading (if there is time)

• Closing/ Wishing you a wonderful day :)

• P.S. The library is closed today :(

Day 7: July 13 Welcome!

• Word of the Day: Grisly

• Finish reading and annotating yesterday's article on personal finance and answer the questions on the back (review responses together)

• Conferences and reading time in the library. Please bring your folders, notebooks, independent reading books, and something to write with.

• Please complete one Interactive Reading Log today if you haven't done so yet (see packet for prompts).

• Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable and safe weekend.

Day 6: July 12th Good Morning!

EXCELLENT WORK YESTERDAY!!!!

• Word of the Day: Sanguine

• Review Independent Reading Project and what is due

• Review and discuss annotating codes

• Review writing terms that we will be using (central idea, stance, evidence, claim, etc.)

• Read and annotate "Should All High Schoolers Take Courses in Personal Finance?

• Answer the questions and review the writing assignment

• If there is time, read your book quietly.

• Closing. Wishing you an enjoyable day!

Day 5: July 11th Welcome to Class!

• Word of the Day: Avid

• Study for your quiz (briefly)

• Take quiz. No talking please. Raise your hand if you have a question.

• Please read requirements of the Independent Reading Project when you are done with the quiz

• Go to the library (quietly). Take out an independent reading book.

• Review project as a group

• Odyssey Ware/ Discuss and review

• Closing. Wishing you a wonderful day!

Day 4: July 10th Good Morning!

• Word of the Day: Preposterous

• Play Kahoot (a literary terms review game). You may work with a partner. You will need a laptop or a cell phone.

• Please go back to Quizlet. Please take the quiz without your notes. We have another quiz tomorrow.

• Review Independent Reading Project. Go to the library and take out a book as a class.

• If there's time, review Odyssey Ware.

• Closing. Have a fantastic day :)

Day 3: July 7th Welcome to class and TGIF!

• Word of the day: Retort (rih-TORT): to reply in a sharp, sometimes retaliatory fashion; a biting reply

• Check the laptops to see if we can access the Internet (please see the links from yesterday below)

• Current Events Friday! Current Events will be on Thursdays starting next week.

Possible Sources:

• http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

• http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-challenge

• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

• http://www.nytimes.com/?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=TopBar&module=HomePage-Title&pgtype=article

• http://tweentribune.com/category/teen/

• http://www.syracuse.com/news/

• http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

• http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

• If there's time, we will go to the library and select independent reading books and do more Quizlet

Day 2: July 6th

• Word of the day:

Defer- To delay or put off until another time; also, to yield with respect

• Continue with the literary term notes and finish

• Review Quizlet assignment and go to the library to practice.

• Link to Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/213006639/literary-terms-techniques-review-flash-cards/

• Another Quizlet with pictures: https://quizlet.com/_3kejjk

• Finish any work that needs to be finished from yesterday.

• Have a nice day!

Day 1: July 5th

Welcome to class!

• Word of the Day: Flat-hat https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

• Literary Term Notes (Part I)

• Writing activity #1 (four questions)

• Writing activity #2/ Free write or write a letter to yourself

• Closing

• Wishing you an enjoyable day!

Summer School Ends on August 14th. I found this out after school yesterday.