Welcome back class of 2018! Attached you will find the course syllabus, the first few assignments and announcements. Please check this website at least once a week for updates and assignments [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Course-Syllabus-2015-2016.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Grading-Policy-2015-2016.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/gunpowder-plot.pdf"] Assignments: - Brooklyn Museum Sneaker Culture Exhibit - visit the Brooklyn Museum between now and October 4th to view the Sneaker Culture exhibit. Write at least 3 paragraphs document your experience at the museum. Also, be sure to check out Faile's Sacred/Savage … [Read more...]
Freshman Summer ELA Assignment
June 24th 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians and Prospective students: I want to extend to you and your child my warmest welcome into our school. My name is Ms. Newton and I will be your child’s 9th grade Freshman English Teacher this year. My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns differently and at a different pace. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her individuality and work alongside them to maximize their potential. I am looking forward to a fun–filled and educational year. … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #4 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are the different ways to identify, explain, and analyze Symbolism in “chuckie”? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#4: Complete Symbolism in “chuckie” Graphic Organizer … [Read more...]
09 June 2015 – Aim & Assignments
Aim: How do we review current global issues? Announcements: - Hand in all missing homework assignments - Study your notes and review packet for the regents every night - Come to tutoring at least once a week. Regents Prep tutoring schedule Monday – 8th period and 9th (2:45pm-3:45pm) Tuesday – 8th period Wednesday – 9th (2:45-4:30pm) Thursday – 8th period and 9th (2:45-4:30) Friday – 8th period Saturday Regents Review (10 am – 2pm) June 13th Online resources for Global Regents http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/global.cfm – Online activities to review Global History http://www.nysedregents.org/globalhistorygeography – All of the old Regents … [Read more...]
Literary Element of Symbolism Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69A6xyXGC-M&feature=iv&src_vid=9-F599mU6L4&annotation_id=annotation_2164549459 … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #3 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are the different ways to analyze the literary element of Symbolism in Death of a Salesman? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#3: Complete Symbolism in Death of a Salesman Graphic Organizer … [Read more...]
Will Smith – The Secrets of Success Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24AOsgniY1o … [Read more...]
03 June 2015 – Aim & Assignments
Aim: How do we review the historical circumstances surrounding World War I? Announcements: - Study your notes and review packet for the regents every night - Come to tutoring at least once a week. Regents Prep tutoring schedule Monday – 8th period and 9th (2:45pm-3:45pm) Tuesday – 8th period Wednesday – 9th (2:45-4:30pm) Thursday – 8th period and 9th (2:45-4:30) Friday – 8th period Saturday Mock Regents Exams (10 am – 2pm) June 6th June 13th Online resources for Global Regents http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/global.cfm – Online activities to review Global History http://www.nysedregents.org/globalhistorygeography – All of the old Regents … [Read more...]
Classwork (6/1/15): Rafael Trujillo
Aim: ¿Quién es Rafael Leonidas Trujillo? Activity: Read the article then answer the questions on the handout (To be turned in!). (15 points) ARTICLE: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rafael-Trujillo.docx"] QUESTIONS: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trujillo-questions.docx"] … [Read more...]
Final Project!
Hi Guys, Here are the directions and an example of option #1. Remember option #3 Mis Vacaciones Favoritas... Pick 10 or more pictures of your favorite vacation. For each picture you have to write 2 sentences (in Spanish) using the past tense explaining what was going on in the picture... location? people? what were you doing? must have at least 15 verbs used in the past tense. You don't have to be in all the pictures. You can do all of the projects in any format: Power Point, Word, Poster, Construction Paper Booklet, Scapbook... NOTHING on loose leaf or in pencil!!! Be CREATIVE! All projects due June 12th. 10 points off if turned in on the 15th Directions and Requirements (Microsoft Word) -> Spanish Final … [Read more...]