This blog is your lifeline this semester. I hope that it will help you to come to class prepared and actively participate in your learning.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Activities for week four 2nd semester 2/19 - 2/22 - 2013

Harvard professor of psychiatry George E. Vaillant, in his book Aging Well, identifies resiliency as a significant characteristic of people who navigate the many transitions of life from birth to old age. He writes, "Resilience reflects individuals who metaphorically resemble a twig with a fresh, green living core. When twisted out of shape, such a twig bends but it does not break; instead it springs back and continues growing." That is an description of how you need to be to persevere and make the most of your talents here at El Dorado. You must not become dry, brittle, and inflexible. You would be wise to follow the words of Jerry West: "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good." So as we move to the end of the school year let's do the most we can with what we have. Finally do you have all of your S.S.Reading points - you could bounce back there, if you come in and make up your time reading for the last reading period only.

Tuesday 2/19

1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Capitalization Worksheet
3. Peer Edit New Copy of Essay
4. Type a Conclusion (homework)
5. Review Vocabulary 1 - 10 (homework)

Wednesday 2/20
1. Punctuation Worksheet
2. Vocabulary Bee
3. Edit and Revise Conclusion
4. Type Revise Full Essay (homework)

Thursday 2/21
1. "The Wreck of the Hesperus” Reading Test
2. Edit and Revise Final Copy of Essay
3. Type Final Copy of Essay (homework)

Friday 2/22
1. All Parts of Essay Due (200 points)
2. Vocabulary 1 – 10 Test (100 points)
3. Shakespeare on the 6 O’clock News
4. “Anticipation Guide” For Romeo and Juliet (Homework)

                     Please check Aeries!