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Junior English HW #2 – Marking Period #1
AIM What are the different strategies you can use to improve your Literary Element/Literary Technique Short Response (Q27) score on the ELA Regents? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#2: Students will complete Q27 … [Read more...]
STUDY FOR TOMORROW’S QUIZ!!!
Here is the review sheet we went over in class. Use the flashcards from Quizlet to study :) To study the vocab --> http://quizlet.com/47189423/realidades-1-para-empezar-greetings-taking-leave-flash-cards/ To study the numbers from 1-20 --> http://quizlet.com/15379943/spanish-numbers-1-20-flash-cards/ [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Review-for-Quiz-9-12-14.docx"] Also, make sure you know the difference between Tú and Usted :) … [Read more...]
Density Part 1
Today 3rd period and 8th period (overall) performed really well in class. Great jobs for being focused and engaged. A great shout out to the group of young gentlemen who came and saw me after class. Thank you for the maturity you have shown in helping us resolve the issue. I look forward to this being a great year. A quick review on today lesson. We went over the concepts that may appear on the quiz tomorrow (first 15 minutes of class) If you did not get all the note, make sure to look at the powerpoint presentation below. We also begin our discovery into the concept of Density. See everyone tomorrow. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/BEHAVIOR-SYSTEM.pptx"] [gview … [Read more...]
Classwork (9/11/14): Regular verbs
Aim: How do we conjugate -ar, -er and -ir verbs in the present tense? If you did not finish the worksheet during class or were absent, you may turn it in tomorrow. Due date: Friday (9/12/14) [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/regular-verbs.docx"] … [Read more...]
HIIPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LINKS!
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Check out these links for more information... Notable Hispanic Americans --> http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhmbioaz.html Interactive Activities --> http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/ Fact Monster --> http://www.factmonster.com/hispanic-heritage-month/ … [Read more...]
Topic 4 (Triangle Summary) Classwork and Homework
Greetings Students, In this lesson we looked at Regents problems based on what we did and learned in the previous three lessons. For Extra Practice: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP5/PTri.htm For a Challenge watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gzSreH8nUI Attached below are the classwork and homework assignments for Topic 4. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Lesson-4-Activity-Sheet.doc"] … [Read more...]
First Writing Assignment and Fahrenheit 451 Text
Below you will find the reading we have done in Fahrenheit 451. You have a writing assignment that is attached to this as well: 10 Sentence Paragraph Explain how Ray Bradbury's use of descriptive language allows the reader to analyze the characters. Use the T-Chart attached to this post to help you document their characteristics. Aim: How can we use character description to analyze a character? Without further ado... IT WAS A PLEASURE TO BURN IT was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed. With the brass nozzle in his fists, with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world, the blood pounded in his head, and his hands were the hands of some amazing conductor … [Read more...]
Where does stress come from and what are some ways to manage it?
objective identify three components of stress give examples for each discuss stress mangement techniques silent ball activity … [Read more...]
Song: Pronoun paradise
Aim: What are the subject pronouns? Instructions: Google the song "Pronoun Paradise" and fill in the blanks to the chorus on the worksheet. Songs are great to help you memorize grammar points, even when you think they are silly. If you don't like this version of a subject pronoun song, find one you like and memorize the lyrics. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/PRONOUN-PARADISE.docx"] … [Read more...]