Activities for week seventeen 6/1 - 6/4 - 2010

Michael Johnson says, "Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best." We are in the final lap and you should now be sprinting to the finish line. Remember I am still here to help you anyway I can.

Tuesday 6/1
1. Review Tests
2. Book 21 Worksheet due
3. Edit god/goddess Project (work on drawings)
4. Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)

Wednesday 6/2
1. Read and Discuss Book 21
2. Work on Project (homework)
3. Finish Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)

Thursday 6/3
1. Review Vocabulary
2. Final edit and revision of god/goddess Project (homework)

Friday 6/4
1. God/goddess Project Due
2. Vocabulary Bingo
3. See The Odyssey
4. Vocabulary Test Monday

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
Any direction you choose.

- Dr. Seuss -

Activites for week sixteen 5/24 - 5/27 - 2010

Larry Grant says, "there are three types of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, 'What happened?'" Which one are you? If you want to make something happen then you may answer the questions on pages 914, 926, and 939. (Type MLA format, and complete sentences) You may also make up reading points from the last reading period - please check Aeries. You have been fun, now let's finish strong so you can have fun in the sun.

Monday 5/24
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Review Book 12 Test
3. Review all of The Odyssey (homework)

Tuesday 5/25
1. Book 9 – 12 Test
2. Idioms Bee
3. Start Book 21 Worksheets (homework)

Wednesday 5/26
1. Idiom Test week 17 - 21
2. Start “Create Your Own God/Goddess Project” (homework)
3. See The Odyssey (homework)

Thursday 5/27
1. Grade Notebook
2. Questions on Project
3. Finish Book 21 Worksheet (homework)
4. Work on God/Goddess project (homework)

Finish like a Beast!

Activites for week fifteen 5/17 - 5/21 - 2010

As we finish the year I still have a few messages and opportunities for you. If you want to be successful and to maximize your efforts and talents as a good student and good person, you need to stop blaming others, take a good look in the mirror, and take responsibility for your own life and grades. Oprah Winfrey says, "My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." I hope that you will be in the place you want to be next year and this summer. You may see me for two extra credit opportunities.

Monday 5/17
1. Polyphemus Poem Due
2. Review Vocabulary Test
3. Read and Discuss Book 12
4. Review all Vocabulary (homework)

Tuesday 5/18
1. Book Ten Quiz
2. Read and Discuss Book 12
3. Finish Book 10 and 12 Worksheets (homework)
4. Review all Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 5/19
1. Review and Discuss Book 10 and 12 worksheets
2. Review all Vocabulary (homework)
3. Read S.S.R. Book Twenty minutes (homework)

Thursday 5/20
1. Book Twelve Quiz
2. Vocabulary Bee
3. See The Odyssey
4. Read Book Twenty-one pages 941 - 954 (homework)

Friday 5/21
1. Vocabulary Review Test
2. See The Odyssey
3. Grade Notebook next week
4. Read S.S.R. Book twenty minutes (homework)

Go for it!

Activities for week 14 5/10 - 5/14 - 2010

Benjamin Disraeli said, "Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think." As we finish this quarter, this semester, this year - finish strong; think of all you still can do this semester. "Excellence is the gradual result of always wanting to do better." stated Pat Riley. And if you want to do better you may make up any reading points from the last entry on Aeries.

Monday 5/10
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Read and Discuss Book 10
3. Review Character Outline
4. Write Polyphemus Poem (homework)
5. Do Vocabulary 21-22 (homework)

Tuesday 5/11
1. See The Odyssey
2. Read and Discuss Book Ten
3. Finish Polyphemus Poem (homework)
4. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 5/12
1. Review Vocabulary
2. Edit Poem
3. Revise Poem (homework)
4. Start Book Ten and Twelve Worksheet (homework)

Thursday 5/13
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
2. Edit Polyphemus Poem
3. Rewrite Poem (homework)
4. Read Book Twelve (homework)

Friday 5/15
1. Vocabulary 21-22 Test
2. Read and Discuss The Odyssey
3. Final Copy and all Parts of Polyphemus Poem Due Monday!

Carpe Diem!

Activities for week thirteen 5/3 - 5/7 - 2010

Magic Johnson paraphrased John F. Kennedy when he stated, "Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates." Are you making our class more interesting? Are you sharing your ideas about our reading, and really getting involved in our discussions? President Woodrow Wilson asserted, "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and to impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." Are you adding value to our class? If you are involved in our discussions and are raising your hand to answer my questions you may see me for extra credit projects. Please don't ask if you are one of my "just along for the ride people".

Monday 5/3
1. Read and Discuss Book 9
2. Work on Study Guide (homework)
3. Do Vocabulary 19 - 20 (homework)

Tuesday 5/4
1. Test on “Homer’s World”
2. Read and Discuss Book 9
3. Study Guide Due
4. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 5/5
1. Idiom 15 - 19 Test
2. Review Vocabulary
3. Discuss Study Guide
4. Review for Book 1 and 9 Test (homework)

Thursday 5/6
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
2. Book 1 and 9 Test
3. Start “Polyphemus” Poem (homework)

Friday 5/7
1. Vocabulary 19 – 20 Test
2. Discuss “Polyphemus” Poem – Character sheet due Monday
3. See The Odyssey

The Adventures Continues!