Mrs. Moseley- Classwork

Week of May 12

2008-05-12T13:16:00.000-07:00

Seventh Grade:
Monday- HW - Grammar - page 312-315. Review Spelling Chapter 21 of Spelling (definitions). Practice State Abbreviations.
Tuesday - Review

Wednesday:

Finish Unit 9 of Grammar -page 316-317

Practice State Abbreviations and Spelling words from Chapter 21 and 22 - Boys vs. Girls

10th Grade:
Read Chapters 11-13 of A Separate Peace
Worksheets/ Study Guide was handed out today.

Wednesday: Work on Study Guide for A Separate Peace. If more work is needed, assign all the questions at the end of Chapter 13 (in literature book)

11th Grade:
Finish reading and review moby dick

Wednesday:
Study Guide for Moby Dick is due at the end of class. If more work is needed, hand out the review and response worksheets that are stapled together.

Wednesday:
Study Guide for Moby Dick

12th Grade:
Finish reading and review A Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Wednesday:
Work and Complete the Study Guide for A Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Week of May 5:

2008-05-05T06:36:00.003-07:00

Seventh Grade:

Homework:
Monday: Grammar - Page 304, Spelling - Copy Basic and Challenge words from Chapter 22 twice
Wednesday: Classwork/Homework - page 306-311 (Grammar).
Spelling: Chapter 21 aand 22
Grammar - Read pages 266 - 270.
Grammar - Pages 302-312

10th Grade: continue reading A Seperate Peace
Chapters 5-10
Questions 1-4 on page 924
Questions 1-4 on page 960

11th Grade: continue reading Moby Dick (worksheets due Monday - May 5)
Assignment: continue writing down unknown words and define them. Write a brief summary of each section read.

Answer questions on the board.

12th Grade: Finish The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Parts 4-7)
Review

Weeks: April 21 and April 28

2008-05-05T06:08:00.000-07:00

What was covered the week of April 21 and April 28:

Seventh Grade: Chapters 19 - 20 of Spelling.
In Grammar: Pages 232 - 247 (Modifiers), 252-260 ( Class exercise- Cummulative review), Page 296-301

10th Grade:

Read : "Urashima Taro" and "The People Could Fly". The following worksheets and questions were assigned to be completed for a test grade:
"Urashima Taro" - Review and Response
"Urashima Taro" - Language Skills
"The People Could Fly" - Review and Response
"The People Could Fly" - Language Skills
Understanding What Happened - "Urashima Taro" and "The People Could Fly"

Outline of "Elements of the Novel" on page 898
Read Chapters 1-4 of A Separate Peace

Complete Vocabulary Worksheets (test - May 2)
Complete Understanding What Happened Worksheet

11th Grade: In addition to Grammar review:

Began Reading Moby Dick ( pages 297 - 317)

Assignment - For each page read, write down unknown words and define them for homework, as well as a brief summary of what was comprehended from each page.

Worksheets - 2 Vocabulary Sheets, 2 Review and Response, and Understanding What Happened

12th Grade: In addition to Grammar Review:

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner:

Part One - Three: Vocabulary from the right column of Text
Questions 1-7 on page 675

Week of April 21st

2008-04-21T12:43:00.000-07:00

Seventh Grade:
Monday - Write each Basic and Challenge Word (Chapter 19) 5 times. Complete page 121. Homework - Page 254 - 255 ( numbers 70-100) Questions do not have to be written.

10th Grade - Read page 875-881. Complete all worksheets. Do ALL questions on page 881. Due Thursday for a test grade.

11th Grade - Read first two pages of Moby Dick. Write a summary.

12th grade - Read part one of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Copy all vocabulary words from the right column of story (for Part One).

Week of April 7

2008-04-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

7th Grade:
Monday: Chapter 16 of spelling (Finish the chapter)
Tuesday: Review
Wednesday: Test (including spelling and definitons) will be on Wednesday.
Thursday: Grammar pages 184-185

Attention Parents:
** Due to a misunderstanding, students had a choice of whether to take the test on Wednesday or take the test on Thursday. Please ask you child if he or she has brought a test home to be signed. It is for a daily grade of 100. They will receive a daily grade of zero for every day it is not turned in.

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10th Grade:
Attention parents: Students were given a test last week. Students who did not do well on the test were required to take it home to be signed. They are also required to get signed, the worksheet (part of last week's homework) that was the basis for the test. They will be given two daily grades for each signed paper, which are due back on 4/8. Each day the papers are not returned, the student will receive two zeros.

Classwork:
Outline pages 864-867
Read pages 868-872
On page 874, answer (write questions and answer in complete sentences) all "Identifying Meaning" questions for EACH story.
Complete all worksheets (7 in total - some front and back)

The assignments above were given out on Monday. The due date for the above assignments IN THEIR ENTIRETY is Friday. The students have had ample time, considering the whole week was given to accomplish the above task for a test grade. In order to receive a 100 test grade, EVERYTHING must be finished. Otherwise, a zero will be given. I will not give partial credit, it is an all or nothing project, of which the students are perfectly aware. The only excuse for the project not being finished is not taking advantage of the time given this week (some chose to believe that since the assignment was not due until Friday, then they had free days and simply waited until the last minute). Those who took advantage of the opportunity for a grade enhancer, and worked very hard this week, should be awarded for their efforts, not those who wasted time.

Week of March 2

2008-03-04T12:25:00.000-08:00

Seventh grade -
Monday - test from Friday, that was supposed to be today, is moved, due to many absences from baseball and softball.
Tuesday - test (half of the class took the test, the other will take it tomorrow)
Wednesday - Chapter 14 - page 93-94 review.
Thursday - Review
Friday - Spelling Test

10th Grade -
Monday - worksheet re: Antigone (5 parts to Worksheet- it will be turned in on Friday for a test grade)
Tuesday - worksheet
Wednesday - review of outlining
Thursday - test on designing an outline
Friday - worksheet re: Antigone due (all must be complete in order to receive a grade)

11th grade -
Monday - First 12 words from page 1170 of Literature book. Study words
Tuesday - Test of words from Monday
Wednesday - Review questions and vocabulary from "Masque of the Red Death" (class contest)
Thursday - Test

12th Grade -
Monday - First 10 words beginning with "cantos" in the Handbook of Literary Terms.
Tuesday - Test of words from Monday
Wednesday - Review questions and vocabulary from "Doctor Faustus"
Thursday - Test

Recap of the week

2008-02-28T13:38:00.000-08:00

Seventh Grade-
Copy the words from Chapter 14 twice. Do page 91 (write the questions). There is a test on Friday regarding Chapter 13 spelling and the two stories from last week - "Princess" and "Rikki Tikki Tavi". Answers were given out to the students who could show they completed the work from the stories.
On Wednesday - the class watched a video regarding how to build an essay. They were given the opportunity (for an extra credit test grade) to enter the FBLA's essay contest. The theme is "What do you believe it takes to be a leader?". The essay must be typed and 350 words. The winner will receive $50 dollars and the second place winner will receive $25.

10-12th Grade:
- watched videos supporting the organization of introductions, body, and conclusions.
- 10th grade had a vocabulary test (from "Antigone") that everyone did well on.
- worked on rough drafts of paper

*THE ROUGH DRAFT OF THE PAPER IS DUE TOMORROW. IF A PRINTER IS NOT AVAILABLE, THEN THE DRAFT CAN BE E-MAILED TO ME NO LATER THAN THE PERIOD IT IS DUE. IT MUST BE TYPED, 12 FONT, DOUBLE SPACED, ONE INCH MARGINS, AND INCLUDE THE REVISED OUTLINE. IF THE DRAFT DOES NOT FOLLOW EVERY INSTRUCTION, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Rough Draft Update

2008-02-22T13:35:00.000-08:00

The rough drafts for Cinderella will be due on Friday

Week of February 19

2008-02-19T12:36:00.000-08:00

Seventh Grade -
Monday -Literature - page 28 - Read "Princess". Homework: Answer question 1-5 (in complete sentences) on page 37.
Vocabulary - dote, allergy, retrieve, inferior, exasperation, persist, convulsion, trepidation, adjoining, unkempt

Tuesday - Read "Riki Tiki Tavi" on page 39. Homework - Answer questions 1-5 (in complete sentences) on page 50.
Vocabulary - bungalow, wisp, draggled, cower, spectacles, fledgling, gait, coil, consolation, cunningly

Wednesday - Review the above stories and vocabulary

Thursday - Spelling - page 84. Write each Basic and challenge word twice. Page 85 1-24. Questions must be written. Grammar - p. 147-148, 1-32 (Questions do not have to be written) What ever is not finished in class is homework.

Friday - Weekend homework- Spelling - page 86 (1-4 and 1-6), page 87 (1-8) , page 88 (Careers)

10th Grade -
Monday - Outline page 744
- Vocabulary: carrion, meddling, eddy, marshall, yawning, state, garland, bray, swagger, arc
Tuesday - Discuss Greek Mythology and Literature (review information from 744-747). Answer questions on the board.
Wednesday - Discuss "Oedipus Rex"
Thursday - Watch "Oedipus Rex"
Friday - Rough Draft of Paper re: The Comparison and Contrast of "Cinderella" from Disney and the Brothers Grimm is due (typed - double spaced, 12 font, at least 2 FULL pages)
Begin reading "Antigone"

11th -
Monday - Vocabulary - profuse, dauntless, reverie, tremulousness, phantasm, wanton, revel. Outline or write a one page essay regarding the information about Edgar Allen Poe.

Tuesday - Answer questions from the board. Read "Masque of the Red Death" . Answer Identifying Fact questions

Wednesday - review story and vocabulary

Thursday - Worksheets on "The Masque of the Red Death".

Friday - Rough Drafts due. Test on "The Masque of the Red Death".

12th - Began "Doctor Faustus". Vocabulary: glut, ransack, servile, resoloute, abjure, execrable, dross, hapless, entrails, incessant

TYPED OUTLINE

2008-02-14T13:15:00.000-08:00

for 11th and 12th - Because of slight confusion regarding the assignment, outlines are due in my inbox (e-mailed) no later than 12:00 a.m. on February 14th. Those who do/did not turn in an outline receive a test grade of zero.

10th grade - Many students did not turn in an outline. Those who did not turn in an outline were required to take a letter home to be signed by a parent for a grade.

10th-12 grade - update

2008-02-13T13:55:00.000-08:00

There is a change to the 10th grade assignment.
The rough draft is NOT due tomorrow. It will be due on Wednesday. Tomorrow, the only thing due, is a typed outline. Included in the outline should be their approved quote inside of the introduction. There should be 6 roman numerals. The completed outline (double spaced) should be at least four-five pages. If a printer is not available, then they can e-mail it to me.

Operation Smile - Pageant and Dance Team

2008-02-11T12:29:00.001-08:00

Just a note, for those of you who came to support our TRA girls in the beauty pageant. The Dance Team has donated $240.00 to the charity of Operation Smile. Thanks so much for your contributions.

Also, for those parents who have children in baseball, the TRA seat cushions are on a must go clearance sale for $2.00!

Thanks for all you do to support TRA!!!

Week of February 11

2008-02-11T12:18:00.000-08:00

Seventh Grade-
Monday - HW - copy work for the board and write it 5 times. Also, since most children checked out on Friday for the basketball game, the spelling words for Chapter 11 need to be written once.
Tuesday - Review for Grammar test on action and being verbs, and verb phrases. Spelling review for Chapter 11.( an assignment of page 146, 1-20 in grammar was given to each student at the end of class- they were told to write it down)
Wednesday - Class Competition regarding the above- for bonus points on test.
Thursday - Test of Chapter 11 of Spelling and of Grammar (linking, action verbs and verb phrases)
Friday - No School

10th-12th grade:
Monday - work on the final outline
Tuesday - outline due (Introduction, Basic Situation, Complication/Conflict, Climax, Resolution, and Conclusion) - 2 daily grades - Review of the Grimm's Cinderella
Wednesday - Test on the Grimm's Cinderella
Thursday - Rough Draft of Comparison and Contrast paper due (test grade)
Friday - No school

Week of February 4

2008-02-04T11:48:00.000-08:00

Attention parents: I apologize for the blog not being updated last week. It was unavoidable, but once brought to my atttention, could have been rectified, quickly. I simply forgot to do so, and I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Due to many deadlines last week and organizing the first TRA pageant (please come show your support) I became sidetracked and that is no excuse.

Seventh Grade: Last Week - Studied Chapter 9 of Spelling (Pages 61- the top of page 64). Began Chapter 10 of Spelling (wrote each basic and challenge word twice). Grammar - Reviewed Linking Verbs

This Week:
Monday - Review. Homework - Grammar page 145, 1--6. ( study Chapter 9 and 10 of Spelling)
Tuesday - Spelling, page 67 - Grammar 146 ( do not have to write the questions)
Wednesday - Review on the above
Thursday - Test
Friday - Spelling Chapter 11 - Write each basic and challenge word twice

10th Grade:
- Turn in Quotes or whatever method chosen for first sentence of introduction (for compare/contrast paper of the two different versions of Cinderella)
- Worksheet regarding Plot ( from Friday)
- Define the following: pious, vile, parlor, lentils, hearth, cinders, thicket, hazel bush or hazel tree, whirring, alighted.
- Break up Grimm version of Cinderella in to four parts (basic situation, complication/conflict, climax, resolution)
- From Literature Book: Page 155 - A Critical Response, #2 - At least a half page answer using complete sentences

Reading Log - Beneficial and Extra Credit

2008-01-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

Each class has been assigned a reading log (optional, not mandatory) beginning Monday, Jan 28.
This is strictly to benefit the student and their reading comprehension.
Books only( student preference)

Designate a separate part of the three ring binder required for my class for a reading log. Each night (Monday - Friday) the student should document the day of the week and date at the top of a piece of paper. They should also have a space for time started, time finished (must be at least an hour), reading material, page number started, page number ended. As the student reads, the should document any and all words that are unfamiliar. When reading has been completed for each night, the student should define all words and write a brief summary regarding the part of the book read that particular night.

At the end of the week (Friday), student will receive a daily grade. The daily grades will be calculated into a test grade at the end of each 9 week period.

This is an "all or none" project. I will not give partial credit.

Assignments

2008-01-25T12:31:00.000-08:00

Seventh grade - Week of January 20
Review and test (From Grammar - "Pecos Bill" and "Tornado", and Chapter 8 of Spelling),
Began Chapter 9 of Spelling (Write each Basic and Challenge word twice)
Watched Disney version of Cinderella (they will compare and contrast this version to the Grimm Brothers, next week in an outline.

10th Grade - Studied two versions of the same story. Developed outline and introduction for a comparison and contrast paper.

11th Grade - Vocabulary. Studied two versions of the same story. Developed outline and introduction for a comparison and contrast paper.

12th Grade - Review and test of Part two of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Developed outline and introduction for a comparison and contrast paper.

Week of January 7

2008-01-07T12:53:00.000-08:00

Seventh Grade:
Monday: Worksheet re: conflict (literature book pages 2-4), Grammar - page 106-112. Answer questions 1-3 on page 112. Begin reading "Tornado".
Tuesday: finish reading "Tornado". Vocabulary: depression, bedrock, forlorn, vapor, condenses. Answer questions 1-3 on page 116.
Wednesday: Class discussion regarding the above two stories.
Thursday: Class will be given the AR comprehension test. Homework - Spelling - pages 48-49
Friday: Review of the week's work - Test will be Tuesday (including spelling words from Unit 7)

10th Grade
Monday: Read "Bride Comes to Yellow Sky". Answer questions 1-9 on page 127.
Tuesday: Class discussion regarding questions 1-9 on page 127
Wednesday: Class review of story, vocabulary, nouns and pronouns
Thursday: Class game regarding above work. Honors were given the AR test in the computer lab today.
Friday: Review of the week's work

11th Grade
Monday: Review questions for "Concord Hymn" on page 196. Answer questions 5-8.
Tuesday: Review questions 5-8. Do "A Critical Response" on page 197
Wednesday: Review Grammar
Thurday: Class was given the AR test in the computer lab today.
Friday: Review the week's work (test regarding poem on Monday)

12th Grade
Monday: Finish reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" Vocabulary: asunder, efficacious, baleful, requite, churl, retainer, staunch, reproof, feint, covetousness, precipice, furtive
Tuesday: Questions at the end of the story
Wednesday: Review the above
Thursday: Class will have the AR reading test in the computer lab
Friday: Class game

Week of December 14, 2007

2007-12-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

ALL CLASSES WILL BE GIVEN A STUDY GUIDE FOR MIDTERMS AND WILL BE REVIEWING ALL WEEK!

Week of December 3

2007-12-03T09:34:00.000-08:00

Classwork: We will have Power Point presentations during class all week.

Monday: No Homework
Tuesday- Friday : To be announced

10th Grade - honors

2007-11-29T08:34:00.000-08:00

balsam, balsamic vinegar, baluster, balustrade, Bamboozle, banal, banana, bandoller, bandeau, bandwidth, bangle, banish, banshee, baobub,

SEVENTH GRADE

2007-11-28T12:17:00.000-08:00

UPDATE FOR SEVENTH GRADE: FINISH PAGE 94 OF GRAMMAR - NOT PAGE 95.

ATTENTION!!

2007-11-26T05:49:00.000-08:00

Notebooks are due November 28th. Students are responsible for having homework, for the past 5 weeks, neatly organized in a 3 ring binder.

Independant Reading Projects are due next week, beginning December 3. Each student was assigned a group (day)last week. It is an oral book report (assignment received and book selected the week after Fall Break) accompanied by a 10-12 slide Power Point presentation, and a written version of the presentation. Seventh grade has the option of creating an imaginative poster or a 5-10 slide Power Point presentation.

ALL CLASSES -Classwork and Homework for the week of November 26 : Work on Projects!

Week of November 11

2007-11-13T04:20:00.000-08:00

Monday:
Seventh Grade - pages 88-91 of Grammar
10th Grade - Outline regarding "Theme" in Literature book. Vocabulary words on board.
11th grade - Outline pages 112-116 and 117-122. Vocabulary words on board.
12th Grade - Vocabulary Words on board. Read "A Pardoner's Tale" and answer questions 1-5 on page 30.

Tuesday:
Seventh Grade - pages 91-93 of Grammar
10th Grade - Read "With All Our Flags" and answer questions at the end of the story (Identifying Facts- write questions).
11th Grade - Read "Rip Van Winkle" and answer questions at the end of the story (Identifying Facts - write questions).
12th Grade - Summarize three pages of "A Pardoner's Tale" 4-5 lines at a time, putting it into your own words.

Wednesday:
All Classes - Review

Thursday- All Classes:
Class Games/Competition regarding above classwork.

Friday: All Classes:
Day Two of Competition

Classwork: November 4-9

2007-11-07T06:40:00.000-08:00

November 4-9:
7th Grade:
Monday - Tuesday - First two pages of Spelling Unit 5. Tues: Spelling Bee
Wednesday - Homework - Spelling pages
Thursday - Grammar pages 86-88
Friday - Review

10th - 11th Grade:
Monday: Write an 8-12 lined rhyming poem regarding the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Tuesday: Read Aloud, receive critique, and revise the above
Wednesday:l Revise poems
Homework: Write a one page synopsis of what is currently occuring in book (independent reading project)
Thursday: Read finalized poem aloud
Friday: Grammar worksheets
The best poems from each class will be selected to go on my classroom door

12th Grade:
Monday: Test review
Tuesday: Test
Wednesday: Write an 8-12 lined rhyming poem regarding the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Thursday:l Read aloud, receive critique, and revise the poem accordingly
Friday: Finalize poems. The best will be put on my classroom door.

Classwork: Week October 29- Nov 2

2007-10-30T06:19:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-24T13:15:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-10-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

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

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* 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:

2007-10-11T12:17:00.003-07:00

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:

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2007-10-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-09T11:20:00.000-07:00

12th Grade Vo cabulary Words:

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

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

2007-10-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

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".

September 26 - Classwork Update

2007-09-26T13:30:00.000-07:00

TEST for the following classes:
On Thursday -
10th grade - "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. Be able to answer all discussion questions with essay answers.
11th grade - "A Narrative of her Captivity" by Mary Rowlandson. Be able to answer alll discussion questions with essay answers.
On Friday -
7th grade: Unit 1 of Grammar
12th grade: "Beowulf" (comprehensive - review worksheet)

Monday Classwork (9/24)

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Monday(9/24) work:
Seventh Grade : page 42-45 of Grammar . (Do not have to write the questions, unless the directions instruct you to do so.)
10th Grade: Vocabulary test today. Create trivia questions from "Two Kinds". Test on Wednesday
11th Grade: Questions 1-10 on page30 from "a Narrative of her Captivity". Create 10 questions regarding trivia from the story. I will not give half credit for half of the work. Test on Wednesday.
12th : read "The Final Battle Aloud. Do questions at the end of the selection. Do Worksheet on "Beowulf" Test on Thursday.

Dance Team Moms - T-shirts

2007-09-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

The girls will be purchasing T-shirts. We have enough money in the account to pay for the T-shirts for team members. Please let me know if parents would like to purchase a T-shirt, to show their support. The sizes range from Adult S-XL. Just e-mail me the size. The price is $10.00. Thanks!!

Dance Team Constitution

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Taylor Road Academy
Dance Team Constitution

I. Purpose:
A. To entertain at pep rallies, some football games, the majority of (if not all) home basketball games during half time, pep rallies, and any other school function deemed worthy by the dance team sponsor and/or Taylor Road Academy administration.
B. To promote teamwork, school spirit, and pride.
C. To promote exemplary behavior becoming of a young woman and student of Taylor Road Academy, through the exhibition of self-confidence, self-discipline, high morals, ethics, and high behavioral and academic standards.
D. To represent Taylor Road Academy at State and national Competitions when the proper time and opportunity should arise.
E. To perform community service.

II. Qualification:

A. Must have a physical on file.
B. Must have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Failure to do so will result in the member being replaced by an alternate and put on probation until the next progress report is received.

III. Membership

A. The Taylor Road Academy Dance Team, will hold tryouts for 10-12 girls in the spring or fall of each year. Judges who are not affiliated with the dance team will evaluate candidates. Tryouts will be judged on, but NOT LIMITED to the following:
1. Jumps (i.e. toe touches, leaps, etc…)
2. Splits (i.e. flexibility)
3. Turns (i.e. Pirouettes, being able to “spot”)
4. Skills (i.e. sense of rhythm, precision and sharpness of routine, etc.)
5. Poise (I.e. smile, posture, confidence, and energy during routine)
IV. Appearance:

A. NO jewelry should ever be worn during practice or performance.
B. Hair will be worn in a ponytail for all practices and performances.
C. NO chewing gum during practice or performance.
D. A leotard (or workout top) - , dancing pants, and dance shoes, are required at practice.
E. All dance team members are required to keep a neat personal appearance AT ALL TIMES. (Nails are to be kept short, clean, free of tips and only clear polish is permissible with uniform)
F. Uniform must be cleaned at the responsibility and expense of the member
G. A bra with a clear strap is a required part of the uniform. No colored bra straps should be visible, while wearing the dance team uniform.
G. NO part of the uniform or anything bearing “Taylor Road Academy Dance Team” name will be lent out to anyone at anytime.
H. Each girl and her parents will be financially responsible for any and all pieces of the uniform. (if a girl is removed from the team, she will not receive a refund)

V. Rules and Demerits:
A. The dance team sponsor will hand out demerits to each member responsible for any infraction of the rules. Three demerits will result in suspension from the team and a temporary replacement by an alternate, for a time period to be deemed appropriate by the dance team sponsor or headmaster. Those who receive eighteen (18) demerits, during the dance team season, will permanently be removed from the team. Rules are as follows;
1. Unexcused absences or tardiness for scheduled practices, meetings, pep rallies, community service, or performances will not be tolerated. (All absences due to illness WILL REQUIRE a doctor’s excuse. Absences due to family emergencies or issues will require a written note from a parent or guardian).
2. The dance team sponsor, and/or Taylor Road Academy, and/or Taylor Road Academy administration, must be notified of dance team member’s inability to attend a performance one day prior to the event. Should the reason for the absence be medically related or a family emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
3. Unacceptable or inappropriate behavior that reflects badly on TRA anywhere in any way will not be tolerated. (Certain cases may result in suspension or possible dismissal from the team, as determined by the dance team coach and Headmaster)
4. Disrespectful behavior and/or uncooperative attitude at any time to the Dance Team Coach (talking back, rolling eyes, mumbling under breath, etc….), teammates, Taylor Road Academy administration, or other fellow students will not be tolerated.
5. Must follow the guidelines of the dance tam constitution at all times and in every noted way.
*First time= verbal and written warning + extra exercise
*Second time= One demerit
*Third time= Two demerits

VI. Alternates: (2-4 girls)

A. Alternates are responsible for the purchase of all apparel and accessories, being present at all fundraisers, practices, performances, camps, and or clinics that are deemed necessary for attendance by the dance team sponsor. Alternates may not have the opportunity to dance at performances, but are a valid member of the dance team.
B. Alternates will be eligible to be full time members the following dance season, if qualities shown during the year spent as an alternate are exemplary, and their skill level is equal to current dance team members, which must be proved to the dance team coach. (If the alternate does not believe they have the skill needed to be a permanent dance team member, they have the option of choosing to be an alternate again the following season or try out).
C. Alternates will take the place of any team member who does not maintain the guidelines of the Taylor Road Academy Dance Team, if they are ready.

VII. Practices/Meetings/Camps and Clinics

A. Dance Team Members will attend ALL practices, meetings, performances, and game unless otherwise excused.
B. Appropriate clothing and shoes will be worn
C. No cell phones will be allowed during practice. Dance team members may check them periodically for messages.
D. Unexcused absences from a practice or meeting will result in having an alternate take the place of that particular member
E. All practices are closed. Parents are allowed in practice five minutes before the end of all practices, unless otherwise approved by the dance team coach for extraordinary reasons.
F. Due to being a new organization, the scheduling of summer camp/clinic is extremely preferable, yet tentative.

“For when the one great scorer
Comes to write against your name
He writes not
If you won or lost
But how you played the game”
- Geraldine Rice

Week 6 - September 17-21

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Week 6 - September 17 - September 21:

Seventh Grade:
Monday - Grammar page 30 - 34, Spelling- page 26 ( both practices) , page 27 1-25, page 28 1-12 - What is not finished in class is due for homework.
Tuesday - Review Unit 1 of Grammar
Wednesday - Review Unit 3 of spelling
Thursday- Class Game regarding Grammar (Unit 1) and Spelling (Unit 3)
Homework: page 40 -41 of Grammar, Questions do not have to be written
Friday - Vocabulary Test ( Unit 3 of spelling)

10th Grade-

Monday - (Honors only - Outline pages 41-45)
(Reading Comprehension exercise: ) Read pages 46-50, one paragraph at a time. After reading the paragraph, close the book or cover the text. Write down the main points you remember from the paragraph (in outline form).

If you aren't certain about the information you read, read it again until you become so..Homework: Vocab. - reproach, mesmerizing, reverie, lamented, fiasco, nonchalantly

Tuesday: Review Vocabulary words. Finish story, page 50 -52. Repeat the reading comprehension exercise from Monday.
Homework: Questions 1 and 2 on page 53. (Write the questions) and Journal entry #2

Wednesday: Review Vocabulary words and reading comprehension exercises. Discuss story.
Homework: Questions 3-7. (Honors - also do the critical response on page 53. An essay answer is required.)

Thursday: Read Aloud -Journal entry 1 or 2 (student choice)

Friday: Vocabulary Game

11th Grade:

Monday: P. 24 - 27. Reading comprehension exercise. Read one paragraph at a time. On a sheet of paper - write paragraph one ( outline form) then list the main points you remember (A,B,C)
Homework: vocab - bereave, entreat, bier, sabbath, savory.

Tuesday: Complete story and repeat the reading comprehension exercise for the remainder of the story. Questions 1-4 on page 30.

Wednesday: Review Story and vocab. Homework : Questions p.30 5-10

Thursday: Class Game

Friday: Test

12th Grade:
Monday: Finish " Unferth's Challenge". Read " Battle with Grendel" aloud. Discuss
Homework: Ques. 7-12 on page 30.

Tuesday: Review and discuss questions from above

Wednesday: Class Game regarding trivia from the above

Thursday: Either a repeat of Wednesday or a quiz depending on the progress

Friday: Depending on Thursday's progress - Quiz or watch more of "Twelfth Night"

2007-09-13T15:29:00.000-07:00

Seventh Grade - 9/13/07 update:
I will be giving a retest of last week's test (9/8) tomorrow, 9/14. The material was/is as follows: spelling words from Unit 2, complete subjects, complete predicates, simple subjects and simple predicates from Grammar.

Homework for 9/13: Spelling p. 25 1-25

Dance Team - I have sent this letter home with each girl on Thursday, 9/13

2007-09-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Attention Parents:

In order to keep updated on any dance team news, please visit my blog at www.taylorroadacademy.com. Go to the faculty page and click on my picture. Until that time, here is the information you need to be made aware.

A 6 week clinic at Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection will begin on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. The time will be from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The clinic is mandatory. The cost will be $60.00 per child, as opposed to the $100 quoted on the price list I handed out at the parent meeting. It must be paid to Tonya Speed the day clinic begins.

Practice schedule is as follows: Monday, Wednesday (practice will continue on this day even after the 6 week clinic ends), and Friday beginning after school. Practice will be at school, unless otherwise scheduled at Mrs. Hammerdinger’s studio. All practices are mandatory and student MUST be dressed in proper clothing and shoes. All missed practices are unexcused, unless accompanied with a doctor’s excuse, involve a family emergency, or given prior notice and received permission to miss from the Dance Team Advisor.

The following payment and or information must be turned in as soon as possible:

-Uniform Cost (Top, Pants, Arm Piece, Shoes, and Poms) = $290.00

-The checklist (packet of athletic information) handed out at the parent meeting must be completed. This includes payment to the school for participation and booster club fee.

-If I do not have a physical on file from you, I need one ASAP.

Attached is the signature page that should have been attached to the Taylor Road Academy Dance Team Constitution. It, along with this form, must be signed by student and parent and returned to the Dance Team Advisor.

Thank You,
Mrs. Moseley

______________________________ ____________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date

______________________________
Student Signature

Week 5 - Sept. 10-14

2007-09-10T09:36:00.000-07:00

All classes will be focusing on Grammar this week.

7th Grade: (Spelling and Grammar)

Monday - Review Test. Review Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates. Homework - Grammar- read page 25 and do 1-10 on page 26. Write the Questions

Tuesday- Classwork - Grammar page 28 and 29 1-14. (Write the Questions) Spelling - page 24 "Practice"

Wednesday- Classwork - Grammar page 30-31. Homework - page 33 (Write the sentences)

Thursday - Review Run-ons and Interjections. Classwork/Homework: Spelling 1-25 (Write the questions)

Friday: Review spelling words

10th Grade -
*All worksheets should be kept in the notebook for future notebook check* *Journal work will begin soon ( HONORS WILL START THIS WEEK). Therefore, if you child does not have dividers in their notebook, please do so, in order to keep assignments organized.

Monday- Worksheet: Parts of Speech (Nouns:Singular, Plural, Possessive, concrete, and Abstract)Lesson 1 Worksheet will be handed in at the end of class. HONORS - READ PAGE 10-13 IN WRITER'S CHOICE. ON PAGE 13 DO "WRITE A JOURNAL ENTRY" pay close attention to "grammar link". These will be read aloud in class later in the week. Homework: Worksheet, Lesson 2 - Nouns: Proper, Common, and Collective

Tuesday: Class - Review and Practice the above Homework: Worksheet- Lesson 3 Pronouns: Personal, Possessive, Reflexive, and Intensive

Wednesday: Classwork: Review the above and do Worksheet (Lesson 4) Pronouns: Interrogative, Relative, Demonstrative, and Indefinite. Homework: The lesson 4 worksheet if not finished in class. HONORS : JOURNAL ENTRIES WILL BE READ ALOUD IN CLASS.

Thursday: Review the week's work. Class game

Friday: Test regarding Nouns and Pronouns

11th Grade:

ORGANIZED AND DIVIDED NOTEBOOKS ARE ESSENTIAL!! Will begin journal writing.

Monday: Parts of Speech (Nouns:Singular, Plural, Possessive, concrete, and Abstract)Lesson 1 Worksheet will be handed in at the end of class. HOMEWORK: JOURNAL ENTRY - WRITE ABOUT A CHILDHOOD FAMILY GATHERING - 2 TO 3 PARAGRAPHS. THESE WILL BE READ ALOUD IN CLASS LATER IN THE WEEK. Homework: Worksheet, Lesson 2 - Nouns: Proper, Common, and Collective

Tuesday: Class - Review and Practice the above Homework: Worksheet- Lesson 3 Pronouns: Personal, Possessive, Reflexive, and Intensive

Wednesday: Classwork: Review the above and do Worksheet (Lesson 4) Pronouns: Interrogative, Relative, Demonstrative, and Indefinite. Homework: The lesson 4 worksheet if not finished in class.

Thursday: Review the week's work. READ SOME JOURNAL ENTRIES.

Friday: READ THE REST OF THE JOURNAL ENTRIES. ( A quiz may be given depending on class progress)

12th Grade: ORGANIZED AND DIVIDED NOTEBOOKS ARE ESSENTIAL!!

Monday- Parts of Speech (Nouns:Singular, Plural, Possessive, concrete, and Abstract)Lesson 1 Worksheet will be handed in at the end of class. Homework: Worksheet, Lesson 2 - Nouns: Proper, Common, and Collective

Tuesday: Review above. Read " Unferth's Challenge" . Homework: Write a summary on the class reading assignment. Pay close attention to sentences. The summaries will be read aloud in class on Thursday.

Wednesday: Worksheet- Lesson 3- Pronouns: Personal, Possessive, Reflexive, and Intensive. Read "The Battle with Grendel" Homework: Write a summary on the class reading assignment. Pay close attention to sentences. The summaries will be read aloud in class on Thursday.

Thursday: Review Lesson 3 worksheet. Read summaries aloud. Homework: Worksheet (Lesson 4) Pronouns: Interrogative, Relative, Demonstrative, and Indefinite.

Friday: Finish reading summaries aloud if necessary. Class game and review of week's work.

12th Grade Classwork

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12 grade:

Monday: "The Monster Grendel". Write a summary or outline of events from that section (put in own words if necessary)

Tuesday: "The Arrival of the Hero".(Write a summary or outline of events from that section (put in own words if necessary)

Wednesday: Vocabulary - moor, reparation, mail, purge, reprisal, scabbard, hilt, hoary, unsheathe, kinshipQuestions 4-6 on page 30 (Write the questions)

Thursday: Read Aloud (showing how to read Anglo-Saxon literature from punctuation to punctuation, not to the end of the line.) Homework: Create questions on notecards for class trivia game (All homework for the week will be due tomorrow in a neat organized 3 ring binder)

Friday: Notebook due (work from Monday- Thursday)
Class Trivia Game

Dance Team Announcements

2007-08-30T10:26:00.000-07:00

I need physicals for every team member as soon as possible!!

2007-08-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

*Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Up the Creek benefiting the TRA Dance Team* Please come and support us! Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door!

Week 3 - August 27-31

*"TWELFTH NIGHT" AUDITIONS ARE AUGUST 31.*

7th Grade:
Monday: Spelling - Page 18 "Practice"Grammar - Page 21 1-20Tuesday: Grammar - page 23 1-8 Wednesday: Classwork/Homework - Grammar- page 24 (9-18) Spelling - Page 19 1-25Thursday - apellingFriday: Review

10th Grade -
Monday: Read first two pages of "The Piece of String". Write a summary regarding the basic situation/exposition and complication of the story.
Tuesday: Read the rest of the story. Wrtie a summary describing the climax and resolution of the story. HW - Worksheet regarding Irony
Wednesday: Answer questions 1-10 on page 34. Vocabulary: incredulously, protestation, indignation, rogue. HONORS - Worksheet regarding Adverbs
Thursday: Story review
Friday: Worksheet and Vocabulary review(Writers's Choice books text books will be handed out)

11th grade -
Monday: Read First two pages of "from Plymouth Plantation" Write and outline or a summary chronicling the events.
Tuesday: Read the following two pages and repeat the exercise from Monday. Wednesday: Finish the story. Answer questions 1-4 and 8.
Thursday: Review. Homework - Create questions and answers on an index card (5-8)
Friday: Review - Class Scholar's Bowl

12 grade: Monday: Review "The Monster Grendel"
Tuesday: Review "The Arrival of the Hero".
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: