Hey Students!
I hope you had a great weekend! This week we’re beginning a new card marking, so let’s work hard and learn a lot! We’ll continue in our short story narratives and develop the 6+1 Writing Trait of Ideas. * Monday – last chance for retake tests!
Hi Students,
This is the last week of the 1st card marking! We are off to a great start but still have much to learn!
In literature, we are studying the Short Story and 1st Person Narrative with the use of 1st person pronouns (I, me, my, us, we, etc.). “Cask of Amontillado” Test Tuesday, 10/11. Study guide is also due Tues. Focus on literary terms: Mood, Foreshadow, Irony, and Imagery.
In writing, we are developing the 6+1 trait of Ideas.
Remember to keep reading for fun at least 30 minutes per night!
Hey Students!
This week, you saw an overview of the 8 Thinking Maps, and we focused on the Circle Map to define what someone or something is.
We are also practicing our writing with the 6+1 Trait of Ideas. We are learning how to use fresh ideas with a clear topic sentence and detailed supporting sentences. We will further develop these into longer 3-5 paragraph essays.
We will continue to build vocabulary by using Context Clues (direct and indirect) and will apply those skills, along with others, as we begin reading the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe. There will be a quiz on “Cask” and your study guide is due on Mon. 10/10.
Please continue with SSR and read at least 30 minutes a day just for fun! Have a great weekend!
Hi Students!
Your Bio-Poems and self portraits were so creative and inspiring! This project really helped us learn about each other! Hopefully, you are feeling more comfortable and confident in our class, which will serve you well in our future lessons and projects. 🙂
Your English Goals are off to a good start. Make sure you write specific goals for improving reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Also, tell three actions steps you can take to achieve those goals. I’m sure you will work hard and be successful in reaching them!
Hey Students!
It was wonderful to see all your smiling faces this past week! I hope you had a wonderful summer and a Happy Eid! We will spend the first couple of weeks getting to know each other’s personalities, learning styles, and strengths and weaknesses. We will also become familiar with school and classroom procedures.
Please make sure to have your contract signed by your parents and turn it in to me this week if you have not already done so. Also, your notebook should be set up by now. I will be checking them this week. Please let me know if you need more time to do this or help with anything! I look forward to fantastic year of learning for all of us!
Hi students!
This week we begin the final card marking! Continue to focus on your responsibilities as all of our studies culminate at the end of the year! I’m very proud of the progress you’ve made, and YOU should be, TOO!
Here are a few important reminders:
Great job on the PSAT and SAT!!! Keep reading 30+ minutes per night. There are 9 weeks of school left, and we have much to learn in that time! Your language skills will continue to develop, so keep working hard! We will begin a new short story next week, so bring your books!
Hi Students!
You’re about half-way through the semester! You’ve worked hard and can now take a break to refresh yourselves! When you return on April 4th, we’ll take a couple more weeks to prepare for the PSAT/SAT, which will be on April 12th-14th. Please use some time over the break to complete the practice tests on Khan Academy. Remember, you may earn scholarship money for college if you perform well! Also, keep up with your SSR! Enjoy a great book as you relax over the break!
Hi Students!
You made it through Card Marking 4! Congratulations! Now let’s turn up the heat and show what you’re made of, as many of you are improving noticeably! Keep working hard in this next marking period all the way through to the break! Two more weeks! Let’s get off to a great start for this grading period!
Here are some important reminders & events to attend:
BRING TEXTBOOK EVERY DAY!
Tuesday – Career Night! Get extra credit while you meet with various professionals and learn about possible career paths! *Must bring ID to receive extra credit form.
Wednesday AM – Late Start
Wednesday PM – Parent Conferences in cafeteria 3:30-6:15. Pick up your report card, and bring your parents to meet your teachers! Learn what you can do to reach your full potential and improve your learning & grades!
Friday – UNIT 3, CHAPTER 3 TEST
Hey Students!
This Wednesday, we are taking our second SAT reading test. Please review the practice test we worked on in class and with groups. Remember, this one will include a graph.
This week is the last chance for turning in late/makeup work before the end of the marking period. Also, if you need a retake test, please plan to stay after school on Wednesday, 3/9/16, to do that.
Next week, we are holding Parent Conferences in the cafeteria on Wednesday, 3/16/16, from 3:30-6:15.
Also, next Wednesday, 3/16/16, is a Late Start day.