All assignments are posted on my google classroom page. The code is yvywfce. Please email me if you have a problem accessing it.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
We’ve got some really good novel to read, but they are “quarantined” in our classroom. I hope you can find a book online from those sites I suggested earlier to read. Maybe you have some on a bookshelf at home.
As you read, evaluate the book. Decide if the book you read meets the 7 critical elements of a great book. You’ll find the criteria on the site below:
https://writerswrite.co.za/the-7-critical-elements-of-a-great-book/
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Monday, March 30, 2020
I sure miss seeing you. I wish were wer together to be discussing "In Cold Blood." If you have the book with you, I hope you will continue to read it. If not, you can watch the video online.
I'm sure you're getting tired of looking at the walls in your room, so how wabout trying this: Take a virtual field trip or tour. At least it will occupy your mind and stimulate your brains for a bit.
You can visit about any country in the world, National Parks, Zoos, animal in the wild, natural wonders, amusement parks, beaches, music venues, (nightly opera from the Met even!) art museums, NASA, aquariums, just to name a few!
Here are some sites I found:
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
https://freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
https://www.tripsavvy.com/virtual-field-trips-for-kids-3129414
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Just because you might be getting tired of Netflix, Hulu, etc., here’s something you can do! You can read a book!
Books are better than videos., Books are better better because you can put your imagination into it. With your imagination, you can have the characters, the setting, etc. look like you want them to look instead of a screen telling you. There aren’t any commercials either. I
If you go to: https://fossbytes.com/download-free-books-online-download/ you will find an article called, “12 Best sites to Read Free Book Online and Download Legally in 2019.”
Check it out! I am certain you will find something that interests you!
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Read pages 20- 50 in In Cold Blood
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Read pages 1-19 in In Cold Blood
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Monday, March 9, 2020
Introduction to "In Cold Blood". (powerpoint)
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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Watch "Of Mice and Men," Part 2.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Watch "Of Mice and Men, Part 1
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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Symbolism and themes in "Of Mice and Men"
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Wednesday, February 25, 2020
Begin Chapter 6
Packet questions
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Monday, February 23, 2020
Begine Chapter 5
Questions in packet
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Friday, February 21, 2020
Finish chapter 4
Answer questions.
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Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, 2020
Chapter 4 - Forshadowing
Finish reading Chapter 4.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Chapter 3 - Conflict
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Monday, February 17, 2020
Review Chapter 2 and character analysis.
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Monday, February 10, 2020 - Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020
Chpater 2 "Of Mice and Men" study guide.
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Friday, February 7, 2020
Vocabulary and usage in Of Mice ad Men powerpoint/discussion
Chapter 2 in study guide.
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Point of view powerpoint/discussion
Begin Chapter 2
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Finish posters for migrant workers. Pro or Con.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Create poster for migrant workers. Pro or Con for moving to California
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Monday, February 3, 2020
Read Chapter 1, Of Mice and Men
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Powerpoint/Discussion: The Dust Bowl
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Tuesday, Janaury 21, 2020
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Watch first half of Biography: John Steinbeck
Answer questions .
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Monday, January 20, 2020
Expectations/Procedures
Why We Read LIterature
Video: The Dust Bowl