Classwork: Week October 29- Nov 2

Monday:
Journalism: Articles Due for November newsletter
Seventh Grade - Presentations of Spelling (Unit 4) Posters due
10th Grade - Review of discussion questions for test re: "House on Mango Street"
11th Grade - Review of discussion questions for test re: "Upon the Burning of our House".
12th Grade - Watch movie version of "A Nun Priest's Tale"

Tuesday:
Journalism: Begin typing articles into Microsoft Publisher
Seventh Grade - Finish Presentaions
10th Grade - finish Review -Test Wednesday
11th Grade - finish Review - Test Wednesday
12th Grade - Review for test on Thursday

Wednesday-
Seventh Grade - HAPPY HALLOWEEN
10th and 11th Grade - Test Review
12th Grade - Worksheet review

Thursday -
Seventh Grade - Grammar pages 82-85 (sentences do not have to be written)
10th Grade - Test
11th Grade - Test
12th Grade -Grammar Worksheet and read bboks for project

Attention Parents: All students have been given a letter to be signed regarding the upcoming nine weeks. The return of this letter is for a homework grade.

Wednesday: All classes should bring books to class from now on.
7th grade - Page 35 of Spelling (Writing - Nature Up Close)
10th Grade - Went to the library to choose a book for the independent reading assignment.
HONORS - homework - Write a journal entry regarding your opinion of whether it is, or is not, important to read books. Begin with a topic sentence that restates the purpose of the journal entry.
11th Grade - Went to the library to choose a book for the independent reading assignment.
12th - Read independent reading assignment books

Thursday:
7th Grade - Boys versus the Girls - spellling game from Unit 4 ( can use Unit 5 for a challenge) of Spelling book. Choose scorekeepers. They can keep score on the back board, while the spelling bee can be up front.
10th grade- 12th grade - Grammar worksheets page 55-59. Instructions on the board. Read books if finished with the assignment.

Friday:
7th Grade - In place of a spelling test, each student will design an imaginative poster using one or more of their spelling words from Unit 4 - Due Monday
10th Grade - 12th Grade - review of Grammar worksheets.

Tuesday: October 23

7th grade: Grammar pages 62 - 64 (stop at the Prewriting Practice). Do Worksheets regarding "Writing a Good Beginning" and Supplying Details.

10th Grade: Everyone was told to bring index cards for class. Write 5 original study questions from the text. In addition. In addition - Write a one page journal entry regarding what you did on Fall Break.

HONORS - Answer 1 -10 of the Grammar Link in your Writer's Choice Book on page 17.

11th Grade: Answer questions on the board regarding the poem by Anne Bradstreet. In addition - Grammar Worksheets.

12th Grade: Copy all words and/or phrases from the right side of the text - pages 110-119. Answer questions 5 and 8 on page 121 (Write the questions and answer in complete sentences). In addition - Grammar Worksheets.

Welcome Back - Oct. 22

* All classes received a newsletter regarding the upcoming 9 weeks that needs to be signed by a parent or guardian. The return of this letter (due on Wednesday) is for a homework grade. Each day past Wednesday, will result in a zero daily grade until the letter is returned with a parent/guardian's signature.*
A copy of the letter will be attached to this blog, following the day's assignments.

Monday:
7th Grade -Went to the library to check out books for an independent reading assignment.

10th grade - Reread the "House on Mango Street" . Answer questions 4 - 10 9 do not write the question, but state the answer in a complete sentence.)
*bring notecards to class on Tuesday.

11th Grade: Reviewd " Upon the Burning of our House"

12th: Went to the library to check out books for an independent reading assignment
Homework: Define the following - heath, hallowed, boorish, penitent, vintage, effigies

*A copy of the newsletter sent home October 22 is as follows:

• The following is what to expect for the upcoming nine weeks. Sign below indicating that you are aware of the requirements. Also, as always, you can keep updated regarding assignments at http://www.taylorroadacademy.com/. You can click on the faculty page, find my picture, and click on it to view my blog.
  Mrs. Moseley

Each grade (7th, 10th, 11th, and 12th): INDEPENDENT READING

Will choose a book from the TRA library (of the student’s preference) that is at least 250 pages in length.
At the end of the nine weeks each student (with the exception of seventh grade) will give an oral report combined with a Power Point presentation. They will also be responsible for turning in a typed version of their presentation.
Seventh graders will give an oral report with an imaginative poster for visual aid depicting the book they chose, or a Power point presentation.


Each grade (7th, 10th, 11th, and 12th): NOTEBOOKS
It is the second nine weeks of the 2007-2008 school year, and some students still do not have a viable and organized 3 ring binder for my class. The notebook should be equipped with a surplus of college ruled notebook paper, and separated by 4-5 dividers. I will not accept spiral bound notebooks. All homework should be neat, organized (not ripped or crumpled), and kept within the notebook at all times.
Notebook checks will be given every four weeks for a test grade. It is a student’s responsibility to keep up with their homework assignments.

Each grade (7th, 10th, 11th, and 12th): MISSED TESTS
If a student misses a test and it has been preannounced, they must take it the day they return to school. ( as stated on page 27 of the student handbook)
If a student has missed multiple days leading up to a test, they must take the test no later than three days after the absence.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up a test they have missed.


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Student’s Signature


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Parent’s Signature


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Date

Thursday:

Seventh Grade:
Write each spelling word 7 times. A spelling test (no definitions) will be given tomorrow.

10th Grade:
Standard: Write an essay answer to question number 9.
Honors: Rewrite Jounal entry #3 by finding the meaning of your own name.

11th Grade: Vocabulary Worksheet, Review and Response Worksheet. If not completed in class, do so for homework.

12th Grade: Reviewed the end of "The Nun Priest's Tale". Answer questions 5-8 after the story.
* The new vocabulary word* - cur

correction - inquity or iniquity

Thursday:

Wednesday- 10/10/07:

7th - Study Spelling - Unit 4
10th Grade - took the ASVAB. Will be responsible for the completion of worksheets on Thursday!
11th Grade -took the ASVAB. Will be responsible for Questions 1-4 on page 44 (homework from Tuesday- Questions for 1 and 2 must be written) on Thursday
12th Grade - question check and review of "A Nun's Priest Tale"

English 12 - Updated HW

12th Grade Vo cabulary Words:

From 10/8 : Dale, azure, repletion, paramour, russett

From 10/9: Timourous, superfluity, manifest, inquity, emulate

Week: October 8 - October 12

Monday:
Seventh Grade - Spelling Unit 4 - page 31, 1-25
Tenth Grade - Read pages 54-57. Vocabulary: chandelier, inherit, anemic, tamale, scuff, trudge
11th Grade - Read 42-43. Write a summary of Anne Bradstreet's Bio. Vocabulary: piteous, repine, bereft, recount, vanity, chide
12th Grade - Read p 110-116 (line 237). Vocabulary: dale, azure, repletion, paramour, russett

Tuesday:
Seventh Grade - Review page 31 of Spelling. Classwork/ homework - Page 32- 34 of Spelling.
Tenth Grade - Review questions and Vocabulary. Classwork/Homework - Worksheets (Conflict and Character, Recognizing elements of character -) . HONORS - Must do the Reader's Repsonse as a Jounal entry.
11th grade - Review poem. Answer questions 1-4 (must write the question for 1 and 2)
12th. Review pages 110 -116. Homework - finish "A Nun's Priest Tale".