Thursday, December 17, 2015

12/21- 12/23

Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
  • Continue reading up until chapter 40
  • all questions must be finished for 1-40- please make sure you are complete all questions as they have been reviewed in class
  • test will be Monday
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday which starts 1st thing of class.
* also remember Friday's there is a homeroom before you come to class.

***** This week is a short week with a 1/2 day on Wednesday! Merry Christmas!*****

Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

12/14 - 12/18


Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
  • Monday we will continue reading part 2 of the novel. 7.5 days until Christmas Break!
  • After we finish chapter 40 we will have the next test.
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday which starts 1st thing of class.
* also remember Friday's there is a homeroom before you come to class.

Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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Friday, December 4, 2015

12/7-12/11

Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
  • Monday we will spend most of the period doing all the review questions- binders will be collected, read through and graded
  • Tuesday we will do vocab and review the questions
  • Wednesday we will review for test- possibly game
  • Thursday -learn about conflict (four types- identify them and apply them to the novel Holes)
  • Friday test on part 1
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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Monday, November 23, 2015

12/1- 12/4

Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
  • Continue reading Holes chapters 21-25. At the end of chapter 25 we will have a test on chapters 21-25
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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11/23-11/25

Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Monday - test and then work on poster
  • Tuesday - work on poster- must be finished and Movie to reinforce the book
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Wednesday - is a half a day


Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

11/9-11/13

Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
  • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
  • Monday - parent teacher conferences
  • Tuesday - go over worksheet on foreshadowing and flashbacks.  Then we will be continuing on with the book Holes chapters 11-15.  After chapter 15, test on chapters 11-15.
    • answer all questions in binders
    • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
  • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
  • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
  • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
* Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday


Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
  • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie



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    Friday, October 30, 2015

    11/2- 11/6

    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Continue reading Holes chapters up to 10 . Review will be on Monday, test on Tuesday &Movie  will be on Wednesday after finishing and reviewing.
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
      • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
    • Thursday and Friday we will continue reading Holes - after chapter 15 we will have another test.
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday


    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    Friday, October 23, 2015

    10/26- 10/30

    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Continue reading Holes chapters up to 10 . test will be on Wednesday after finishing and reviewing.
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
      • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday


    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    Wednesday, October 14, 2015

    10/19- 10/23

    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Monday - Friday continue reading chapters  6-10.  As a group we will define vocabulary and check over questions.  Students may use their notes and books to help them locate answers.  
    • Students must make sure that :
      • answer all questions in binders & define all words (definitions are on board and reviewed every day)
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
      • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments. You can borrow a book and access the books being read aloud on your cell phone or computer using Youtube.  All chapters and questions are reviewed daily.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

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    Thursday, October 8, 2015

    10/12- 10/16

    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Monday - No school for students
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Last week we began reading Holes.  Tuesday we will review the story and Wednesday will be the test on Chapters 1-5 and the chapter vocabulary which has been reviewed daily.  Students may use their notes and books to help them locate answers.  
    • Thursday - Friday we will continue reading and answering questions for chapters 6-10. Students must make sure that :
      • answer all questions in binders & define all words (definitions are on board and reviewed every day)
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
      • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments. You can borrow a book and access the books being read aloud on your cell phone or computer using Youtube.  All chapters and questions are reviewed daily.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday


    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    Friday, October 2, 2015

    10/5 - 10/9

    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Last week we began reading Holes after taking the short story test.  Monday -Thursday continue reading chapters 3-4. Test Friday on all vocab (18 words) and chapters 1-4 
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
      • students may sign out a novel and Holes has a read aloud available on YouTube
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

    ***Friday - Act 80 Day - Half Day for students

    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    Wednesday, September 23, 2015

    9/28- 10/2


    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Stories for the week: finish The History of the Harmonica Video (Monday )  Short test on all stories up to this point (Monday or Tuesday) Students may use books as a reference, Begin Holes (Tuedsay - Friday)
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder except Novels which will always be kept in the classroom
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    Thursday, September 17, 2015

    9/21-9/25


    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Stories for the week: finish The History of the Harmonica Video (Monday - Tuesday ) & My Favorite Alley Cat (Tuesday - Friday)
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
    * Reminder bring a book for SSR - Wednesday

    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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    9/14-9/18


    Period 1 -  Reading 7 & 8 
    • Continue journal entries as a daily review - they are worth points
    • Stories for the week:Barn Sour (Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday) & The Harmonica (Thursday - Friday)- The History of the Harmonica Worksheet and Video
      • answer all questions in binders
      • all stories will be kept in binder
    • I will be looking for neat binders & neatly kept work in binders.
    • Make sure you get enough rest so you are awake for class.
    • If you are absent you need to use time before the first bell and during announcements to work on missing assignments.
      • all work is to help your grade and you will receive points
    • You WILL LOSE POINTS for any incomplete work.  

    Period 2 - English 9 - co -taught with Mrs. Holman
    • Please click here for Mrs. Holman's homework helpline

    Period 3 - American History 1 - co-taught with Mr. Darrah


    Period 5 & 6 - Practical Literature & Practical English - co-taught with Mr. Smith

    Period 7 - World Cultures -  co-taught with Mr. Cuthie

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