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Friday, September 21, 2012

Platinum 1, Hunger Games Ch. 3-4 HW Due Thursday, 9/27

Please read ch. 3-4 in The Hunger Games and complete the attached worksheets. 

On the "Note-taking and Summarizing Chart," fill in only the boxed sections: Primary Conflict and Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised.  You may complete this chart using phrases or sentences and by printing, writing in cursive, or typing your responses.  Remember that the "Primary Conflict" is the main problem in the chapters and "Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised" refers to the ethical/moral/important ideas that are brought up in the chapters.  Use the attached link to help you identify some common themes (http://blogs.scholastic.com/files/common_themes.pdf) or look at the "Classroom Theme" heading at the top of this webpage (http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/current-theme.html).

As you read, answer the circled questions only on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.
Ch. 3 - #3, 4, 6
Ch. 4 - #1, 2, 5

Lastly, be prepared for a short quiz on the assigned chapters and vocabulary for those chapters.  The vocabulary and definitions are in the "Hunger Games General Info" section of your composition book.

Use the attached link to download the homework if you need it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68b1JwZzNCa3VTSzA

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Platinum 2, Pronouns Worksheets Due Friday, Sept. 21

Please complete the attached worksheets on the grammar terms we covered in class today.  Please ask if you have any questions and be sure to refer to the notes in your composition book if necessary. :)

Click on the link below for the PDF of the homework. 

Cobalt 2, Tangerine p. 50-94 HW Due on Wed., 9/26

Please read chapters "Tues., Sept. 5" to "Fri., Sept. 15" (p. 50-94) and complete the attached worksheets. 

As you read, answer the questions on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.

For the vocabulary section, please copy the definition in the appropriate space on the worksheet.  Then pick 5 of the words and use them in original sentences on a separate piece of paper.  You may type them or handwrite them in cursive.  Be sure to underline the key words.  As extra credit, you may also find images or draw images of each of the vocab words.

Be ready for a short quiz on the chapters you read.

Click on the link below to download a copy of the homework in case you lose it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68MXBNM0l4VlI2R00

Platinum 2, Hunger Games Ch. 3-4 HW and Quiz on Monday, 9/24

Please read ch. 3-4 in The Hunger Games and complete the attached worksheets. 

On the "Note-taking and Summarizing Chart," fill in only the boxed sections: Primary Conflict and Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised.  You may complete this chart using phrases or sentences and by printing, writing in cursive, or typing your responses.  Remember that the "Primary Conflict" is the main problem in the chapters and "Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised" refers to the ethical/moral/important ideas that are brought up in the chapters.  Use the attached link to help you identify some common themes (http://blogs.scholastic.com/files/common_themes.pdf) or look at the "Classroom Theme" heading at the top of this webpage (http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/current-theme.html).

As you read, answer the circled questions only on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.
Ch. 3 - #3, 4, 6
Ch. 4 - #1, 2, 5

Lastly, be prepared for a short quiz on the assigned chapters and vocabulary for those chapters.  The vocabulary and definitions are in the "Hunger Games General Info" section of your composition book.

Use the attached link to download the homework if you need it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68b1JwZzNCa3VTSzA

Platinum 1, Pronouns HW due Monday, 9/24

Please complete the pronouns worksheets using your notes and the skills we practiced in class.  There will be no test on Monday.  Please ask me if you have any questions.

Click on the link below to download the pdf of the files.

Cobalt 2, Pronouns HW Due Friday, Sept. 21

Please complete the worksheets using your notes and by applying the skills we practiced in class.  There is no test.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Click on the link below to get the pdf file of the homework.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68cmlJMHhfbGZlMHM

Have fun finding those pronouns! :)

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Platinum 1, Hunger Games Ch. 1-2 HW and Quiz on Friday, 9/21

Please read chapters 1-2 in The Hunger Games and complete the attached worksheets. 

On the "Note-taking and Summarizing Chart," fill in only the boxed sections: Primary Conflict and Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised.  You may complete this chart using phrases or sentences and by printing, writing in cursive, or typing your responses.  Remember that the "Primary Conflict" is the main problem in the chapters and "Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised" refers to the ethical/moral/important ideas that are brought up in the chapters.  Use the attached link to help you identify some common themes (http://blogs.scholastic.com/files/common_themes.pdf) or look at the "Classroom Theme" heading at the top of this webpage (http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/current-theme.html).

As you read, answer the circled questions only on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.
Ch. 1 - #4, 5, 8
Ch. 2 - #2, 3, 6, 8

Then add in the appropriate information to the character chart.  You may write in those responses in printing as well.

Lastly, be prepared for a short quiz on the assigned chapters and vocabulary for those chapters.  The vocabulary and definitions are in the "Hunger Games General Info" section of your composition book.

Use the attached link to download the homework if you need it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68cjRHRHFlcUNRSjg

Cobalt 2, Tangerine p. 1-50 HW and Quiz on Thursday, 9/20

Please read chapters "Prologue" to "Friday, Sept. 1" (p. 1-50) and complete the attached worksheets.

As you read, answer the questions on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.

For the vocabulary section, please copy the definition in the appropriate space on the worksheet.  Then pick 5 of the words and use them in original sentences on a separate piece of paper.  You may type them or handwrite them in cursive.  Be sure to underline the key words.  As extra credit, you may also find images or draw images of each of the vocab words.

Be ready for a short quiz on the chapters you read.

Click on the link below to download a copy of the homework in case you lose it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68cXY2WkdpTUc5Y28

If you have any questions, please ask!  Happy reading!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Platinum 2, Hunger Games Ch. 1-2 HW Due on Wednesday, 9/19

Please read chapters 1-2 in The Hunger Games and complete the attached worksheets.

On the "Note-taking and Summarizing Chart,"fill in only the boxed sections: Primary Conflict and Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised.  You may complete this chart using phrases or sentences and by printing, writing in cursive, or typing your responses.  Remember that the "Primary Conflict" is the main problem in the chapters and "Possible Thematic Issues Being Raised" refers to the ethical/moral/important ideas that are brought up in the chapters.  Use the attached link to help you identify some common themes (http://blogs.scholastic.com/files/common_themes.pdf) or look at the "Classroom Theme" heading at the top of this webpage (http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/current-theme.html).

As you read, answer the circled questions only on a separate piece of paper.  I would like your responses to be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-pt Times New Roman, Chalkboard, or Comic Sans style font.  Please be sure to answer each question fully and in complete sentences.  I also expect you to justify your answer or prove with evidence to earn an above-average score on the homework.
Ch. 1 - #4, 5, 8
Ch. 2 - #2, 3, 6, 8

Then add in the appropriate information to the character chart.  You may write in those responses in printing as well.

Lastly, be prepared for a short quiz on the assigned chapters and vocabulary for those chapters.  The vocabulary and definitions are in the "Hunger Games General Info" section of your composition book.

Use the attached link to download the homework if you need it.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68cjRHRHFlcUNRSjg