Hello, please make sure you hand in your Critical Lens Essay, if you have not already. The Critical Lens Essay will count as 10% of your Marking Period #1 Grade. … [Read more...]
Aim and Do Now 9-19-13 Plus links to Study
Aim: How do we know which subject pronoun to use? Do Now: Write the pronouns in English then state if it's plural-p singular-s male-m or female-f 1. Ella 6. Ellas 2. Nosotros 7. Yo 3. Tu 8. Ustedes 4. Usted 9. El 5. Ellos 10. Nosotras Links--> http://www.quia.com/jg/322547.html http://quizlet.com/1172450/spanish-subject-pronouns-flash-cards/ … [Read more...]
Aim and Do now 9-18-13
Aim: What are subject pronouns and how are they used in Spanish? Do Now: Copy the following information Spanish Subject Pronouns Singular Plural Yo = I Nosotros = we (m+f) Tú = you Nosotras = we (f) Él = he Ellos = they (m+f) Ella = she Ellas = they (f) Usted = you (f) Ustedes = you all Vosotros and … [Read more...]
19 September Aim and Assignments
"L'etat, c'est moi" (I am the state) - Louis XIV Aim: How do we analyze primary source materials and documents on Louis XIV? Homework: go to this link http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/civilwar/Cromwellheroorvillain.pdf Complete all of the tasks on page 2 on a separate sheet of paper with the proper heading. – THIS IS DUE FRIDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER 2013 – NO LATE HOMEWORK IS ACCEPTED AP students – In addition to this assignment you must find one online source that looks at Oliver Cromwell as a villain and another online source that looks at him as a hero and compare the two sources in a well developed paragraph (6-8 sentences). If you need assistance in completing this assignment please stop by during 8th period office … [Read more...]
Reminder: Quiz tomorrow! (Friday 9/20/13)
What you need to study: 1. Present progresive (estar + -ing) Review the conjugation of estar (to be). Know how to change a verb into the -ing conjugation. -ar verbs have the -ando ending. -er/-ir verbs have the -iendo ending. Model: I am writing. --> Yo estoy escribiendo. 2. Ir + a + infinitive Review the conjugation of ir (to go). Remember NOT to conjugate the verb following ir a. (Leave it in the infinitive form!) Model: I am going to write. --> Yo voy a escribir. … [Read more...]
Senior ELA: Aim & Notes Tuesday 9/18
Today we focused on understanding the different levels of questioning that can assist in analyzing literature. Aim: How can we use higher-level questioning to better understand AND analyze literature? Notes: Put in Notebook Analyzing Literature gives us the opportunity to question the real world so we can build personal philosophy through artistic expression. Knowledge Questions Focus on Plot and Basic Understanding Who -Who is Guy Montag? What -What does he do for a living? Where -Where does he meet Clarrise? When -When does he meet her? Understanding Focuses on Understanding and Description Put in your own words… -What Bradbury meant by “pigeon-winged books” How would you summarize… -The first few … [Read more...]
Today’s AIM & Homework
Aim: How does an author create a dynamic character? Objective: Use Bloom's Taxonomy to write questions about characterization and conflict in a short story. Homework: All Summer projects must be completed for Progress Reports. Hand in any missing assignments. Make up this week's lesson test. (Make an appointment with the teacher to take the test.) Continue reading an independent book, 20 minutes daily, and log it in a journal. Journals will be collected October 11, the last day of Marking Period 1. … [Read more...]
Review for Literary Element Quiz
Hello, please make sure to review all of the Literary Element work we have done in the past two weeks. Your Literary Element Quiz on Wednesday, September 25th, will focus on Conflict, Irony, Mood, Setting, and Theme. If you have any questions, feel free to check in with me in class or 8th period during my office hours. … [Read more...]
Tarea 9/18
Aim: ¿Cómo escribir en el presente progresivo y usar el verbo ir + a + infinitivo? Due: 9/19 For each activity write two sentences. A. Say what the subject is doing now. B. Say you are or are not doing that activity this week. Follow the model: Mi mejor amiga / Hacer yoga a. Mi mejor amiga está haciendo yoga. (Conjugate estar according to the subject, and add the -ing ending to the following verb. -ar=ando -er/-ir=iendo) b. (No) Voy a hacer yoga esta semana. (Do not conjugate the verb following ir a!) NOW Try it on your own: 1. La profesora / escribir 2. Mi papá y ella /cocinar 3. Mis amigas / comprar 4. Mis amigos / jugar fútbol 5. Tú / sacar la basura 6. Mi primo / cortar el césped … [Read more...]
18 September – Aim and Assignments
Aim: What influences drove countries to war during the Age of Absolutism? Homework: go to this link http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/civilwar/Cromwellheroorvillain.pdf Complete all of the tasks on page 2 on a separate sheet of paper with the proper heading. - THIS IS DUE FRIDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER 2013 - NO LATE HOMEWORK IS ACCEPTED AP students – In addition to this assignment you must find one online source that looks at Oliver Cromwell as a villain and another online source that looks at him as a hero and compare the two sources in a well developed paragraph (6-8 sentences). If you need assistance in completing this assignment please stop by during 8th period office hours (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) or by … [Read more...]