5th week's lessons 10/1 - 10/5 - 2007

We are now half way into the first quarter, and I hope you are doing well in our class and at El Dorado. For extra credit (50 points) you may buy Tangerine, by Edward Bloor. It is the novel we will be reading this semester, and I know you will enjoy it.

Monday 10/1
1. Listen to a CD on "Struggle" and do a Quick Write Journal (answer three questions)
2. Review Vocabulary Test
3. In Groups review packet (names for each group)
4. Vocabulary Corrections in spiral notebook (homework)
5. Study for Tests (homework)

Tuesday 10/2
1. Review The Necklace
2. Reading Quiz The Necklace
3. Parts of Speech Packet (homework)
4. Study for Vocabulary Test (homework)

Wednesday 10/3
1. Review Reading Quiz
2. Literary Terms Test (open note test)
3. Finish Parts of Speech packet (homework)
4. Read "The Most Dangerous Game"pg 38-51 (homework)

Thursday 10/4
1. Review Parts of Speech packet
2. Read and discuss "Game"
3. "Dangerous Game" Packet (homework)
4. Study for Vocabulary Test (homework)

Friday 10/5
1. Vocabulary Test (review of the last three test)
2. Read and Discuss "The Most Dangerous Game"
3. Finish "Dangerous" Packet (homework)

Please come and see me if you have any questions.

4th week's Lesson 9/21 - 9/28 - 2007

Some of you did a great job on the Vocabulary Roots Test. It is great to know that I have solid students in my class. Once again you may see me about extra credit if you did not do well, but you must see me in the morning before school and before first period.

Monday 9/24
1. Review Roots Test and Idioms
2. Finish Lecture: Literary Terms
3. Do Unit 1, Part A and B in your Vocabulary Book (homework)
***Extra Credit Vocabulary Cards***

Tuesday 9/25
1. Idiom's Test
2. Review Vocabulary Part A and B
3. See The Necklace
4. Do Part C in the Vocabulary Book (homework)
5. The Necklace Packet

Wednesday 9/26
1. Review Vocabulary (extra credit cards due)
2. Read The Necklace and discuss the story
3. Finish Unit 1 Vocabulary (homework)
4. Work on Necklace Packet (homework)

Thursday 9/27
1. Review Vocabulary and Pre-test, plus Vocab Bingo, and Idiom Test
2. Collective Learning Groups (Review Notebooks and Packet)
3. Finish Packet and Study (homework)

Friday 9/28
1. Vocabulary Test
2. Review and grade The Necklace Packet
3. Do Unit 2 Vocabulary Part A and B (due Monday) (homework)
4. The Necklace Reading Test Monday

Please take advantage of the extra credit.

3rd Week's Lesson 9/17 - 9/21 - 2007

Today I attended a memorial service for Pete Liapis, my Fullerton Boys Club coach. What I remember most about Pete is that he was always there for everyone, like Pete I will be here for you, as well. He also made everyone feel special; I want you to know that all of you are very special and have the ability to do very well in this class.

Monday 9/17
1. Review Prefix and Suffix Test
2. Edit journal and copy in notebook (homework)
3. Read and discuss "Plainswoman"
4. Study Greek/Latin Roots page 10 and 11 Vocabulary book (homework)

Tuesday 9/18
1. Finish "Plainswoman"
2. Portfolios
3. Review Vocabulary
4. Nouns, pronouns, adjectives worksheets (homework)

Wednesday 9/19
1. Vocabulary root bee
2. Review worksheets
3. Study for nouns, pronouns, adjective test (homework)

Thursday 9/20
1. Parts of Speech Test
2. Practice root quiz
3. Lecture: Literary terms
4. Study for Root Word Test (homework)

Friday 9/21
1. Root Word Test
2. Review parts of speech test
3. See "The Necklace"
4. Read "The Necklace" pages 26 – 35 (homework) quiz Monday

Five points extra credit if you have your orignal name plate on your desk before the bell rings.

Week two's lessons 9/10 - 9/14 - 2007

We are off and running. You did a great job last week, and I thank all of you for your positive attitudes and class participation. Do not forget I will be in class every morning to help you with anything you need help with.

Monday 9/10
1. Collect Portfolios
2. Review usage worksheet (spell checker)
3. Check out books
4. Vocabulary – Read and do Part A pages XIV - 5 (homework) vocabulary book

Tuesday 9/11
1. Review Vocabulary (20 points)
2. Read and discuss “Test Taking Tips and Tricks” (homework)
3. Vocabulary – Read, study and do Part B and C pages 6 - 12 (homework)

Wednesday 9/12
1. Review Vocabulary and vocabulary Bee (20 points)
2. Pretest literary Terms
3. Read Plainswoman Pages 8 – 19 (literature book) (homework)
4. Study Prefixes and Suffixes (homework)

Thursday 9/13
1. Practice Vocabulary quiz
2. Lecture: Literary Terms
3. Read and discuss story
4. Study for Vocabulary Test (homework)

Friday 9/14
1. Vocabulary Test
2. Read and discuss the Plainswoman
3. Journal: This year in school____ 3 paragraphs (homework)

Once again if you have questions please see me.