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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Activities for week thirteen 4/29 - 5/3 - 2013

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 you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." Are you adding value to our class?

Monday 4/29
1. Review Tests
2. Get Ready for STAR Test (homework)

STAR Testing  Tuesday 4/30  Period 1
1. Do Vocabulary 25 – 26 In Class
2. Read “Homer’s World” and “The Epic” pages 886-893

STAR Testing  Wednesday 5/1  Period 2
1. Do Vocabulary 25 – 26 In Class
2. Read “Homer’s World” and “The Epic” pages 886-893 (homework)

STAR Teasting  Thursday 5/2
1. Finish Vocabulary 25 – 26 (homework)
2. Review Read for Quiz (homework)

Friday 5/3
1. Reading Quiz
2. Grade Vocabulary 25 – 26
3. Mythology IQ Test and Anticipation Guide
4. Study for Vocabulary Test (homework)

   *** Extra Credit ***
Quizlet Cards due Friday

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Activities for week twelve 4/22 - 4/26 - 2013

We are very close to finishing your first year at El Dorado and you becoming a sophomore. President Abraham Lincoln said, "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." Practicing responsibility will do great things for you. It will strengthen your talent, advance your skills, and increase your opportunities. Now as we work on your research project make sure you ask questions an finish what you start.

Remember you are a "Star" and we will be testing April 30 thorough May 2 to see how bright you shine.


Monday 4/22
1. Meet in Library and work on your project
2. Study for Test (homework)

Tuesday 4/23
Same as Monday

Wednesday 4/24
1. Meet in Class for Idiom Test
2. Library for Reseach
3. Type Project (homework)

Thursday 4/25
1. Meet in Library
2. Edit Project
3. Finish Project (homework)

Friday 4/26
1. Project due (no late work, absolute deadline)
2. Vocabulary 13 - 20 Test

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Activities for week eleven 2nd semester 4/15 - 4/19 - 2013

Novelist Charles Wilson says, "No matter the size of the bottle, the cream always rises to the top." Talent gives you a head start on others, but the advantage it gives lasts only a short time. Songwriter Irving Berlin understood this truth when he said, "The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in business. You've got to keep working that talent." As we finish the school year keep working your best.

Monday 4/15
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Idiom Bee
3. Review Romeo and Juliet
4. Do Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)

Tuesday 4/16
1. Final for Romeo and Juliet (200 points)
2. Punctuation Worksheet
3. Finish Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)

Wednesday 4/17
1. Grade Vocabulary (70 points)
2. Review For Benchmark
3. Punctuation Worksheet (homework)

Thursday 4/18
1. Third Quarter Benchmark
2. Vocabulary Pretest
3. Grade Worksheet (40 points)
4. Study for Tests and Read S.S.R. Book (homework)

Friday 4/19
1. Vocabulary 23 – 24 Test (100 points)
2. Review Romeo and Juliet Final
3. Pick Person for Research Project Next Week

              *** Extra Credit ***
            Quizlet due Wednesday
                      Ren Faire?

Saturday, April 06, 2013

Activities for week ten 4/8 - 4/12 - 2013

British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli observed, The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own." That is really the essence of positive relationships that influence people to rise up and reach their potential. They see the best in you and encourage you to strive for it. Author William Allen Ward remarked, "A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities." As we finish the school year let's lift each other up and influence each other in positive ways. If you are struggling in this class you need to see me this week, so we can set up a plan for you to succeed.

Monday 4/8
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Review Act V Packet
3. Do Vocabulary 21 - 22 (homework)

Tuesday 4/9
1. Registration with your counselor

2. Punctuation Worksheets
3. Finish Vocabulary 21 - 22 (homework)

Wednesday 4/10
1. Grade Vocabulary
2. Read and Discuss Act V
3. Study for Tests (homework)

Thursday 4/11
1. Act V Test
2. See the end of Romeo and Juliet
3. Study for Tests (homework)

Friday 4/12
1. Vocabulary 21 – 22 Test
2. See The Last Lecture
3. Study for Romeo and Juliet Final (Homework)

  *** Extra Credit ***
1. Quizlet due Wednesday
2. Renaissance Pleasure Faire
renfair.com/socal
Go and write a MLA report about your day and include your ticket.