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** TUTORIAL IN ROOM 204! **
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I still expect you to log your homework in your assignment pad each day in class.


 * Here are four essential questions we will work toward answering in our time together: **

__Homework__**
 * Tuesday (June 22)

Complete //The Secret Life of Bees// student paragraph revision handout

FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY BRING IN //The Secret Life of Bees// BOOK!

__Homework__ 1. Get Grade sheet signed**
 * Monday (June 21)

2. Prepare for Final Exam Essay Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: //Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees// and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY BRING IN //The Secret Life of Bees// BOOK!

__Homework__** Read "The Chaser" and answer multiple choice questions
 * Friday (June 18)

NEXT TUESDAY Prepare for Final Exam Essay Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: //Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees// and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY

__Homework__** Read Chapter 14 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz
 * Thursday (June 17)

NEXT TUESDAY Prepare for Final Exam Essay Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for: //Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees// and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY

__Homework__** Read Chapter 13 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz
 * Wednesday (June 16)

FOR FRIDAY Read Chapter 14 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

__Homework__** Read Chapter 12 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz
 * Tuesday (June 15)

Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!

FOR THURSDAY Read Chapter 13 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

__Homework__**
 * Friday (June 14)

Read Chapter 11 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete Vocab activities for unit 10

FOR WEDNESDAY Read Chapter 12 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!

__Homework__**
 * Friday (June 11)

Read Chapter 10 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

FOR TUESDAY Read Chapter 11 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete Vocab activities for unit 10

__Homework__** 1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay Include peer edit sheet and works cited page
 * Thursday (June 10)

2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz

FOR MONDAY Read Chapter 10 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

__Homework__** 1. Read Chapter 9 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz
 * Wednesday (June 9)

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)

FOR FRIDAY 1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay Include peer edit sheet and works cited page

2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz

__Homework__** 1. Read Chapter 8 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz
 * Tuesday (June 8)

2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member

FOR THURSDAY 1. Read Chapter 9 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)

FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!

Monday (June 7) __Homework__ 1. Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit) Include works cited page

2. Get Grade Sheet Signed

FOR WEDNESDAY 1. Read Chapter 8 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member

FOR THURSDAY 1. Read Chapter 9 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)

FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!

__Homework__**
 * Friday (June 4)

FOR MONDAY Read Chapter 7 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log - GROUP A) take notes for possible quiz

FOR TUESDAY Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit) Include works cited page

FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE - 6/11

__Homework__**
 * Thursday (June 3)

TONIGHT Read Chapter 6 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete outline for research essay

FOR MONDAY Read Chapter 7 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log - GROUP A) take notes for possible quiz

FOR TUESDAY Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit) Include works cited page

Tuesday (June 1) __Homework__

TONIGHT Read Chapters 3-4 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (take notes for possible quiz)

(OPTIONAL) Take my survey about Facebook []

FOR THURSDAY (6/3) Read Chapter 5 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete notesheet on sources for research essay

FOR FRIDAY (6/4) Read Chapter 6 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) take notes for possible quiz

Complete outline for research essay

PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY []

__Homework__** FOR TUESDAY (6/1) Read Chapter 2 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log)
 * Friday (May 28)

FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2) Read Chapters 3-4 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (take notes for possible quiz)

FOR THURSDAY (6/3) Read Chapter 5 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) Complete notesheet on sources for research essay

FOR FRIDAY (6/4) Read Chapter 6 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log) Complete outline for research essay

PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY []

RESEARCH MATERIALS

__Homework__** Complete Response on Essential Question Make your Narrow Question
 * Thursday (May 27)

FOR TUESDAY (6/1) Read Chapter 2 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log)

FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2) Read Chapters 3-4 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (take notes for possible quiz)

FOR THURSDAY (6/3) Read Chapter 5 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// (complete response log)

RESEARCH MATERIALS

__Homework__** Read Chapter 1 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)
 * Wednesday (May 26)

__Homework__** 1. Review for OMM Unit Test 2. Complete Driving Question Response revision (include textual support from source)
 * Tuesday (May 25)

3. Read Chapter 1 of //The Secret Life of Bees -// Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)

//Of Mice and Men// Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25

__Homework__** 1. Complete BOTH sides of grammar handout (sentence revision) 2. Bring responses to Driving Questions to class 3. Review for OMM Unit Test (Wednesday) 4. Read Chapter 1 of //The Secret Life of Bees// (take notes for possible quiz)
 * Monday (May 24)

//Of Mice and Men// Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25


 * Friday (May 21)**

Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions

5/26 //Of Mice and Men// Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)


 * Thursday (May 20)**

1. Study for Vocab Unit 8

FOR MONDAY 1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions

5/26 //Of Mice and Men// Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)


 * Wednesday (May 19)

1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions** 2. Study for Vocab Unit 8 (quiz moved to Friday) 3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!

FOR MONDAY 1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions

5/26 //Of Mice and Men// Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)


 * Tuesday (May 18)

1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions** 2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday) 3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!

FOR THURSDAY 1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions 2. Vocab. Unit 8 quiz


 * Monday (May 17)

1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 2 - Answer Study Questions**

FOR WEDNESDAY 1. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions 2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)


 * Friday (May 14)

FOR MONDAY 1. Complete //Of Mice and Men// Driving question responses 2. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions**

3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes


 * Thursday (May 13)**

1. Complete //Of Mice and Men// Driving question responses 2. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions**
 * FOR MONDAY

3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes

**FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER**

 * Wednesday (May 12)

TONIGHT** 1. Work on Book Review (Due TOMORROW) Post to [] Make link to your review on Moodle BRING IN A HARD COPY

2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE MONDAY)

**THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER**
FOR MONDAY 1. Complete //Of Mice and Men// Driving question responses 2. Read //Of Mice and Men// Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions

Link to How to Write a Book Review: []

Link to text of //Romeo & Juliet//: []


 * Tuesday (May 11)

TONIGHT** 1. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE TOMORROW)

2. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday) Post to [] BRING IN A HARD COPY

3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)

Link to How to Write a Book Review: []

Link to text of //Romeo & Juliet//: []


 * Monday (May 10)

TONIGHT** 1. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday) Post to [] BRING IN A HARD COPY

2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)

3. Prepare for //Romeo & Juliet// Farce Project (Performances start Thursday)

4. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE WEDNESDAY)

Link to How to Write a Book Review: []

Link to text of //Romeo & Juliet//: []


 * Friday (May 7)

TONIGHT** 1. Complete your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS

2. Vote for your group members' book covers

3. Prepare for //Romeo & Juliet// Farce Project

Link to text of //Romeo & Juliet//: []


 * Thursday (May 6)

TONIGHT** 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY Follow your personal reading schedule

2. Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 7 KNOW PARTS OF SPEECH

3. Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest

Link to text of //Romeo & Juliet//: []


 * Tuesday (May 5)

TONIGHT** Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY Follow your personal reading schedule

Complete revision of Theme Response for your Book of Interest

FRIDAY Vocab Quiz - Unit 7 Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest

Participate in my book cover survey here: []


 * Monday (May 3)

TONIGHT** Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY Follow your personal reading schedule

THURSDAY Vocab Quiz - Unit 7

FRIDAY Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest

Friday (April 30)

TONIGHT 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY Follow your personal reading schedule

2. Revise //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay (Final draft Due Monday)


 * Wednesday (April 28)

TONIGHT** 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Work on //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay (First Completed Draft) - due Thursday 3. Study for Vocab. Quiz - Unit 6

//Romeo & Juliet// Theme Essay - Final Draft Due**
 * MONDAY 5/3

THIS FRIDAY (4/30) BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium


 * Tuesday (April 27)

TONIGHT** 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Work on //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay - due Thursday

Vocab Unit 6 Quiz Completed draft of //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay**
 * THURSDAY

THIS FRIDAY (4/30) BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium


 * Monday (April 26)

TONIGHT** 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing 3. Work on //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay - due Thursday


 * LAST CHANCE** **BLOCK 3: GET //ROMEO & JULIET// PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED**

THIS FRIDAY (4/30) BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium

Friday (April 23)

TONIGHT 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Work on //Romeo & Juliet// theme essay - due Thursday 3. Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR TUESDAY Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing

4/26 - **BLOCK 3: GET //ROMEO & JULIET// PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED**

Thursday (April 22)

TONIGHT 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Complete Essay Outline Sheet

FOR MONDAY Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR TUESDAY Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing

4/23 - **BLOCK 3: GET //ROMEO & JULIET// PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED**


 * Tuesday (April 21)

TONIGHT** 1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 2. Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet

4/23 - **BLOCK 3: GET //ROMEO & JULIET// PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED**

Monday (April 19)

TONIGHT 1. Review for Midterm Exam - See Review Sheet 2. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY 3. Complete Book of Interest reading schedule

FUTURE DATES

4/21 - Midterm Exam

4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet

4/23 - **BLOCK 3: GET //ROMEO & JULIET// PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED**


 * Friday (April 16)

TONIGHT** 1. Review for Midterm Essay - plot details, characters, theme ideas 2. Complete Vocab / Grammar review - **WRITE OUT CORRECTED SENTENCES FROM BACK PAGE!** 3. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS MONDAY

FUTURE DATES

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay 4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest

4/21 - Midterm Exam

4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet


 * Thursday (April 15)

TONIGHT** Review for //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

FUTURE DATES

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay 4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest


 * Wednesday (April 14)

TONIGHT** Read poem and answer MC questions

Complete grammar handout - both sides

TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY //Romeo & Juliet// Exam Review

FUTURE DATES 4/16 - //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay 4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest

Tuesday (April 13)

TONIGHT Complete Grammar Handout - both sides

Select a book that interests you to read independently Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers: []

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TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY //Romeo & Juliet// Exam Review

FUTURE DATES 4/16 - //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay 4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest


 * Monday (April 12)

TONIGHT** Read //Romeo & Juliet// 5.3 Complete study questions

Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5

Select a book that interests you to read independently Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site
 * FOR WEDNESDAY**

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers: []

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TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY //Romeo & Juliet// Exam Review

FUTURE DATES 4/16 - //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay 4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest


 * Thursday (April 1)**

OVER BREAK Read //Romeo & Juliet// 4.1 - 5.2 Complete study questions
 * POSSIBLE QUIZ**

Select a book that interests you to read independently Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers: []

[]

FUTURE DATES 4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5

4/13 Read //Romeo & Juliet// 5.3 Complete study questions

4/15 //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Wednesday (March 31)**

TONIGHT 1. Read //Romeo & Juliet// 3.3 - 3.5 Complete study questions

2. Complete Grammar Sheet (page161)

3. Grade sheet signed by parent

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
 * IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!**

OVER BREAK Read //Romeo & Juliet// 4.1 - 5.2 Complete study questions

FUTURE DATES 4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5

4/13 Read //Romeo & Juliet// 5.3 Complete study questions

4/15 //Romeo & Juliet// Unit Exam

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Tuesday (March 30)**

TONIGHT Read //Romeo & Juliet// 3.1 - 3.2 Complete Study questions

Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet (TYPED)

FOR THURSDAY Grade sheet signed by parent

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
 * IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!**

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Monday (March 29)**

TONIGHT Complete Study questions 2.6 Write draft of e-mail

Complete Grammar sheet (p. 140)

FOR WEDNESDAY Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Friday (March 26)**

TONIGHT Read //Romeo and Juliet// 2.2-2.4 Complete //Romeo and Juliet// 2.2 paraphrase Complete Study questions

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Thursday (March 25)**

TONIGHT Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles Complete //Romeo and Juliet// 1.5 Complete all Act 1 Study questions (INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS)

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//


 * Wednesday (March 24)**

TONIGHT Read //Romeo and Juliet// 1.3-1.4 Complete Study questions Complete Multiple Choice - 1.1 DO NOT WRITE ON PACKETS! Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4**
 * Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like

FOR FRIDAY Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles Complete //Romeo and Juliet// 2.2 paraphrase

You can download an audio version of //Romeo & Juliet here: []//

Tuesday (March 23)

TONIGHT Read //Romeo and Juliet// 1.2-1.2 Complete Study questions

Write a reflection on your part in composing The Daily Olympian article (75-100 words) : 1. What paragraph did you write? 2. What else did you contribute to the article/page?

FOR THURSDAY Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4** Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
 * Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like


 * Friday (March 19)**

TONIGHT Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities - quiz on Thursday Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON SHEETS

FOR THURSDAY Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4** Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
 * Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like


 * Friday (March 19)**

TONIGHT Complete Daily Olympian Article Complete Great shakespeare Search [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**]



Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults

FOR TUESDAY Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities


 * Thursday (March 18)**

TONIGHT Review for Mythology Exam Bring in all Mythology materials - Complete checklist Select TWO characters for blog persona

FRIDAY Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES 3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article 3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**]



3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults

Wednesday 3/17 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

TONIGHT Complete Hero Essay Outline Review for Mythology Exam

THURSDAY In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES 3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article 3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**]



3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults

Tuesday 3/16

TODAY Read Hercules Article []

TONIGHT Review notes on Archetypes and Myths Consider a subject (person / character) for Classical Hero Essay Select TWO characters for blog persona

TUESDAY Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam - In IMC

THURSDAY In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES 3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article 3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**] 3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults

Monday 3/15

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Review notes on Archetypes and Myths

TUESDAY Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam

THURSDAY In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY Mythology Exam

Friday 3/12

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Complete "Theseus" handout

Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest

Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS

Thursday 3/11

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Complete "Theseus" handout

Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest

Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS

Wednesday 3/10

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Complete "Amusements" questions

Vocab Unit 3 - quiz

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Grade sheet signed by parent

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
 * IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!**

FOR FRIDAY Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest

Tuesday 3/9

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet Answer study questions

FOR THURSDAY Vocab Unit 3 - quiz

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Grade sheet signed by parent

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
 * IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!**

Friday 3/8

SUBMIT TO //ELAN// elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" response (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Read "Theseus" in Mythology book Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary

FOR WEDNESDAY Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet Answer study questions

Friday 3/5

TONIGHT Complete "The Enormous Radio" - Answer study and inference questions

Read "Theseus" in Mythology book Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary

FOR TUESDAY Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR WEDNESDAY Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet Answer study questions

Tuesday 3/2

TONIGHT Read "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet Answer "Midas" study questions

Complete Grammar Handout

FOR MONDAY Read "Theseus" in Mythology book Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary

FOR TUESDAY Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR WEDNESDAY Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet Answer study questions

Tuesday 3/2

FOR THURSDAY Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases 2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas A link to the article Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
 * POST TO MOODLE:**

FOR FRIDAY "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet Answer "Midas" study questions

Monday 3/1

TONIGHT Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit #2

FOR THURSDAY Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases 2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas A link to the article Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)
 * POST TO MOODLE:**

FOR FRIDAY "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet Answer "Midas" study questions

Wednesday 2/24

TONIGHT

Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review) Bring in blog comments related to the article

Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz (Study phrases and clauses)

Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response

FRIDAY

Vocab Quiz - Unit #2

Tuesday 2/23

TONIGHT

Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)

Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses

Complete "Dionysos" myth. Answer questions #2 - about 50 words, 1 quote (page 53)

DUE THURSDAY Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review) Bring in blog comments related to the article

Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz

Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response

Monday 2/22

TONIGHT

Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words) Answer these questions: 1. What part of the project did you complete? 2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face? 3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories

DUE WEDNESDAY Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)

Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses

2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review) Bring in blog comments related to the article

2/25 - Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz

Friday 2/19

TONIGHT Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each) 1. What human qualities does Prometheus have? 2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?

Complete GodsSpace Project [|GodsSpace Groups.doc]

FUTURE DATES

2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words) Answer these questions: 1. What part of the project did you complete? 2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face? 3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

2/23 - Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories

2/24 - Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz next Friday)

2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review) Bring in blog comments related to the article

Thursday 2/18

TONIGHT Complete revision of movie persuasive essay Complete draft of analytical reponse

FUTURE DATES 2/22 - Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each) 1. What human qualities does Prometheus have? 2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?

2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project [|GodsSpace Groups.doc]

2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words) Answer these questions: 1. What part of the project did you complete? 2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face? 3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

T**ODAY'S TASK** Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths? Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making **bold** Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”

Wednesday 2/17

TONIGHT Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1

FUTURE DATES 2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision 2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project

T**ODAY'S TASK** Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths? Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making **bold** Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”

Tuesday 2/16


 * DO NOW:** Review pages 743-744 in Write Source - Types of Phrases and Clause. Work on Grammar Handout

TONIGHT Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans) Complete Phrase/Clause Grammar Handout

FOR THURSDAY Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1

FUTURE DATES 2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision 2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project

Friday 2/12

FOR TUESDAY Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions

FOR WEDNESDAY Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)

FUTURE DATES 2/18 - Vocab Quiz - Unit 1 2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision 2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project

Tuesday 2/11

TONIGHT

1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet) Answer Guided Reading Questions

Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125

FOR THURSDAY Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions

Monday 2/10

TONIGHT

1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet) Answer Guided Reading Questions

2. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess

FOR WEDNESDAY Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125

FOR THURSDAY Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions

Thursday 2/4

TONIGHT 1. Review your classmates' Moodle posts. Visit TWO of the sites recommended. Post a response identifying the sites you visited and one informative fact learn learned from each site

2. Read "Palace of Olympus" - You may take notes for use on the quiz (optional) QUIZ - Parts of Speech, Subject/Verb Agreement, Gods and Goddesses, Ages of Man

3. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess

FOR TUESDAY Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet) Answer Guided Reading Questions

Tuesday 2/2

TONIGHT 1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)

2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: [] Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"

FOR THURSDAY Read "The Ages of Man" - take notes on the FIVE ages (possible quiz)

Monday 2/1

TONIGHT 1. Read Model Persuasive Essay - Score essay using rubric 2. Get Parent Letter and Academic Integrity policy signed 3. Think about a movie that you think everyone in the class should see - What makes it worth watching?

FOR WEDNESDAY 1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)

2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: [] Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
 * TUTORIAL NOW IN ROOM 821!**
 * Homework (6/16) - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE //THREE LITTLE WORDS// MOODLE SITE!**

WEDNESDAY - Final Exam

REVIEW SHEET


 * Homework (6/15) - PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE //THREE LITTLE WORDS// MOODLE SITE!**

TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay - review //Three Little Words// WEDNESDAY - Final Exam

REVIEW SHEET


 * Homework (6/12)**

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY

FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - //Three Little Words// FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10

MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - //Three Little Words// TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay


 * Homework (6/11)**

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY

FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - //Three Little Words// FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10

MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - //Three Little Words// TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay


 * Homework (6/10)**

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807

FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - //Three Little Words// FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10

Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities Read Chapters 2-3 - //Three Little Words// Respond to these questions: 1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)? 2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
 * Homework (6/9)**

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807 FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - //Three Little Words//

Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities Read Chapter 1 - //Three Little Words// Respond to these questions: 1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)? 2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)
 * Homework (6/5)**

TUESDAY and THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807


 * Homework (6/4)**

FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)


 * Homework (6/3)**

THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz THURSDAY - Complete grammat handout (both sides) FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)


 * Homework (6/2)**

WEDNESDAY - Read ch.6 of OMM and complete study questions THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)


 * Homework (6/1)**

TUESDAY - Read ch.5 of OMM and complete study questions THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz


 * Homework (5/29)**

MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9

Research Essay Due -DO NOT FORGET WORKS CITED PAGE! Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 8
 * Homework (5/27)**

MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9


 * Homework (5/27)**

THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions FRIDAY - Research Essay Due FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 8


 * Homework (5/26)**

Copy words and definitions, complete vocab activitties - Unit 8

THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions FRIDAY - Research Essay Due


 * Homework (5/22)**

TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions

Bring in ALL research materials Bring in completed draft electronically Bring in first 300 words in hard copy
 * Homework (5/15)**

TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions


 * Homework (5/15)**

TUESDAY (5/19) //Odyssey// Unit Test Bring in first 300 words of research essay - to be collected

Study for Vocab Unit 7 quiz BRING ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS FOR WRITING WORKSHOP!
 * Homework (5/14)**

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 //Odyssey// Unit Test Review TUESDAY (5/19) //Odyssey// Unit Test

Read Abridged Book 23-24 - Take notes for quiz Friday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
 * Homework (5/13)**

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 //Odyssey// Unit Test Review MONDAY (5/18) //Odyssey// Unit Test

Read Book 22 - Complete study questions Thursday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz
 * Homework (5/12)**

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 //Odyssey// Unit Test Review MONDAY (5/18) //Odyssey// Unit Test

Copy Vocab Unit 7 and complete activities
 * Homework (5/11)**

Complete grammar sheets Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP: []
 * Homework (5/7)**

MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)

Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP: []
 * Homework (5/6)**

MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)

Read The //Odyssey// Summaries of Books 13-20 Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes you want to include in the frieze project
 * Homework (5/5)**

MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)

TOMORROW - Meet in IMC, BRING INDEX CARDS! Make ONE bibliography card and THREE notecards
 * Homework (5/4)**

WEDNESDAY- Read The //Odyssey// Summaries of Books 13-20 Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes you want to include in the frieze project

FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic BRING INDEX CARDS! MONDAY- Read The //Odyssey// Book 11- Complete study questions MONDAY- Read Book 12 (Abridged) - Take notes for possible quiz
 * Homework (4/30)**

Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
 * DO NOW-**

Read The //Odyssey// Book 11 (stop at line 268 - page 257) Complete study questions Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech) FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic BRING INDEX CARDS!
 * Homework (4/29)**


 * DO NOW-**
 * Use the handout to evaluate you web resource**

Read The //Odyssey// Book 10 (stop at page 241) Complete study questions Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)
 * Homework (4/28)**

THURSDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech) FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic

Read The //Odyssey// Book 9 (stop at top of page 222) Complete study questions
 * Homework (4/27)**

Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)

Read The //Odyssey// Books 5-8 (Abridged) Take notes for a quiz Complete Book 4 Select Topic for Research Essay
 * Homework (4/24)**

Read The //Odyssey// Book 4 Complete Close Reading activity
 * Homework (4/23)**

Complete Grammar Handout
 * Do Now:**

Read The //Odyssey// Book 2 (complete study questions) Complete Grammar Handout
 * Homework (4/22)**


 * Do Now:**

If it is Greek culture to be a hospitable host AND a respectful guest, why haven’t the suitors engaged in that behavior? If Telemachus was a friend of yours, what advice or encouagement might you give him?

Read The //Odyssey// Book 1 (complete study questions) Complete Grammar Handout
 * Homework (4/21)**

HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
 * Homework (4/9)**

4/20 - Complete //Odyssey// Background Sheet Complete reading and questions for "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

//Romeo and Juliet// Theme Essay due PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY
 * Homework (4/8)**

HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!

4/20 - Complete //Odyssey// Background Sheet


 * Homework (4/6)**

WEDNESDAY Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form //Romeo and Juliet// Theme Essay due THURSDAY PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

Prepare for Midterm Exam
 * Homework (4/3)**

WEDNESDAY Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form //Romeo and Juliet// Theme Essay due 4/9 PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

Prepare for Midterm in-class essay REVIEW THE WORKS STUDIED: plots, characters, major incidents Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet
 * Homework (4/2)**

MONDAY Midterm Exam

WEDNESDAY Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form //Romeo and Juliet// Theme Essay due 4/9 PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

Review Unit 5 Vocab
 * DO NOW**

Complete Vocab Handout Pages 1-3 Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail) VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5
 * Homework (4/1)**

FRIDAY Midterm in-class essay Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet

MONDAY Midterm Exam

//Romeo and Juliet// Theme Essay due 4/9 PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

Complete Grammar Handouts Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
 * Homework (3/31)**

THURSDAY Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail) VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5

FRIDAY Midterm in-class essay

Study for //Romeo and Juliet// Unit Test Complete first 200 words of theme essay (typed) Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
 * Homework (3/30)**

THURSDAY Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail) VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5

FRIDAY Midterm in-class essay

Complete sonnet paraphrase Complete outline sheet for theme essay** Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities
 * Homework (3/27)

TUESDAY - //Romeo and Juliet// Unit Test First 200 words of theme essay


 * DO NOW** - Looking back at your freshman year, what fears did you have in coming to high school? What advice would you give to next year's freshmen?

Complete Sonnet paraphrase Read "Hanging Fire" and answer multiple choice questions Select theme topic for essay**
 * Homework (3/26)

TODAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial - ROOM 806 MONDAY - Unit Test


 * DO NOW** - Using evidence and details from the play, answer one of the essential questions.


 * Homework (3/25)**

Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial MONDAY - Unit Test


 * DO NOW** - Complete 5.3 Question #2

Read //Romeo & Juliet// 5.1-5.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! Skip 5.3 question #2 ** POSSIBLE QUIZ ON ACT 5
 * Homework (3/24)

THURSDAY - Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial FRIDAY - Unit Test


 * DO NOW** - PRACTICE 6 Multiple Choice

Read //Romeo & Juliet// 4.2-4.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** Complete Grammar Handout on //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Homework (3/23)

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial FRIDAY - Unit Test

Read //Romeo & Juliet// 3.5-4.1 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** Complete Gramar Handout pg.32
 * Homework (3/20)

**Homework (3/19) Read //Romeo & Juliet// 3.3-3.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz

DO NOW - Study for vocab quiz

Complete Grammar Handout - both sides Read //Romeo & Juliet// 3.1 and 3.2- Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz
 * Homework (3/18)

DO NOW - Complete Practice 3 Multiple Choice

Complete Grammar Handout Read //Romeo & Juliet// 2.5-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (PLEASE TYPE SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)**
 * Homework (3/17) HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)

Complete Grammar Handout Read //Romeo & Juliet// 2.4-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (SKIP SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)**
 * Homework (3/16)

FOR WEDNESDAY Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)

Complete Modern Translation Sheet 2.2 Read //Romeo & Juliet// 2.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!**
 * Homework (3/13) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!

FOR TUESDAY Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities

Read //Romeo & Juliet// 1.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** Complete multiple choice questions and grammar handout
 * Homework (3/12) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!

Read //Romeo & Juliet// 1.2-1.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!** EXAMPLE: "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall - and a pretty good spring and summer, too."
 * Homework (3/11) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
 * Pun** A play on words that relies on a word’s having more than one meaning or sounding like another word; used for comic effect.

Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3


 * Homework (3/6)**
 * Complete Grammar Sheet - Exercise 6 and review Exercise C**

Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like** Read //Romeo & Juliet// 1.2-1.3 - Answer Study questions**
 * FOR WEDNESDAY
 * Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3

Complete revision of Hobbit essay - review checklist Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities Complete Great Shakespeare Search -
 * Homework (3/6)**
 * [|****http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/****]

Review for Mythology Unit Exam Bring in Mythology Materials and Checklist
 * Homework (3/5)**

FRIDAY Mythology Unit Exam

MONDAY Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities Complete Great Shakespeare Search -
 * [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
 * Homework (3/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5**
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 * Homework (2/18) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5**
 * Homework (2/17) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5**
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DO NOW: Define what a teacher is. Other than the obvious answer whom do you consider a teacher? How and what do these people teach you? (goal: one page - about 130 words)

1. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave or something else? Why? (35-40 words, 1 quote) 2. What human qualities does Prometheus have? (25-30 words, 1 quote) Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17**
 * Homework (2/12) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805**
 * Read "Prometheus" myth from packet - answer the following questions on loose-leaf:

Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
 * Homework (2/11) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805**
 * Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf

Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17**

Homework (2/10) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805** Complete Grammar Handout (prepositions and appositives) FOR THURSDAY Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story
 * DO NOW: What did you once wish for and upon receiving it feel disappointed (a gift, an experience)?
 * Study for Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ

Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17**

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Homework (2/9) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" questions REVISE Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ - 2/11 Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17 ======

**DO NOW:** Have you ever had a job? If so, what was it? Explain your feelings about the job.
What types of things do your parents make you do that you don’t enjoy? (goal: fill one page)

Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the Hindu story "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things." Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions Complete Vocab. activities: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
 * Homework (2/6) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805**

**Homework (2/5) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805**

 * For Monday**

Try these sites:
[|**http://www.pantheon.org/**] [|**http://www.mythweb.com/**]

Homework (1/30) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook FOR WEDNESDAY Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures**
 * Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions

=**THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR CLASS!**=

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 * Homework (1/23) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30**
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 * COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
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 * COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!**
 * Homework (1/6)**
 * BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!**
 * Homework (1/5) HAPPY NEW YEAR!**
 * BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!**
 * Homework (12/23) HAVE A RESTFUL BREAK!**
 * Homework (12/22)**
 * Homework (12/18) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER**
 * Homework (12/17)**

OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
//Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// //Of Mice and Men// Homework (11/20)**
 * Homework (12/16) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER**
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 * Homework (11/26) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!**
 * Homework (11/25)**
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 * //Romeo and Juliet// Essay - Due Monday!
 * Take notes for a quiz

//Romeo and Juliet// Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6**
 * Homework (11/19)

**Hospitality**
 * Respect for the Gods**
 * The Importance of Lineage**
 * Loyalty**
 * Pride and Honor**
 * Resisting Temptation**
 * Live Life to the Fullest**
 * Self-discipline**
 * The Importance of Leadership**
 * Justice**
 * Revenge**
 * Reconciliation**
 * Fate**

//Romeo and Juliet//
 * Homework (11/18)**

** Hospitality **
 * Respect for the Gods **
 * The Importance of Lineage **
 * Loyalty **
 * Pride and Honor **
 * Resisting Temptation **
 * Live Life to the Fullest **
 * Self-discipline **
 * The Importance of Leadership **
 * Justice **
 * Revenge **
 * Reconciliation **
 * Fate **

//Romeo and Juliet// //Romeo and Juliet// //Romeo and Juliet// //Romeo & Juliet// //Odyssey// Bring in a flashdrive or have an e-mail address where you can send your work home** //Romeo & Juliet// //Odyssey// //Romeo & Juliet// //Odyssey// //Romeo & Juliet// //Odyssey// //Romeo & Juliet// //Odyssey//
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 * Homework (10/31) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!**
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 * Copy Vocab Unit 4 and complete activities - Due Monday


 * Answer multiple choice for scene 5

Complete Grammar - Exercise 8 Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like** Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like** Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!** Make TWO Shakespearean insults - for our contest Complete Grammar Sheet Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!** Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday**
 * Read 1.2 through 1.4 - Answer study questions
 * Read 1.1 and 1.2 - Answer study questions
 * Complete Grammar Sheet - Semicolons
 * Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
 * Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities - QUIZ MONDAY
 * [|****http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/****]

Mythology Unit Test - Tutorial Review TODAY Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday**
 * Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
 * [|**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**]

Mythology Unit Test Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday**
 * Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
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Complete "Heroes" article and multiple choice questions Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday** Complete "Perseus" and "Heracles" handouts Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday** Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday** Complete first draft of Personal Narrative** __Mythology__
 * Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
 * Complete final draft of Personal Narrative
 * Complete final draft of Personal Narrative for FRIDAY
 * Read "Perseus" myth - complete Perseus handout
 * Briefly summarize THREE of Theseus' adventures (about 30 words each, one quote in each)


 * Sign Up for Dodge Poetry Festival (9/25)**
 * Read "Prometheus" and respond to this question: Would you consider Prometheus brave, foolish, or something else? Why? (30-50 words, one qoute)
 * Read "Dionysos" and respond to this question: What is Dionysos' gift to humanity and how does it bring both joy and pain? (30-50 words, one qoute)

Complete Grammar Handout - Exercise 11 Study for vocab quiz** Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Study for vocab quiz - Friday Work on GodsSpace project - Due Tuesday ** STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ - FRIDAY** Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook FOR WEDNESDAY Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures**
 * Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story.
 * Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
 * Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
 * Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions