C2, Vocab HW and Test on 12/3

This week we began writing sentences using our words.  Many of you did an excellent job relating our vocab words to current events, like the calamitous Hurricane Sandy and how we should comport ourselves while playing sports.  Add sentences to our Wallwisher site!  Click twice on the board below to add a sticky note. :)

Vocab Lists This Week (Check your email for the actual PDFs of the vocab lesson)

C12

D12

E12

To prepare for the next test, I recommend going to the site and reviewing the previous units so that you are prepared for the review questions on the test (worth 10% of your test grade).  

Vocab list C12 should review C7, C8, C9,  C10, C11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D12 should review D7, D8, D9, D10, C11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Vocab list E12 should review E7, E8, E9, E10, E11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_e.php.  

Homework 

You are expected to...

-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "completing the sentence" section.)

-create flashcards for the words using the specified set-up displayed on the back of the cover sheet.  You do not have to handwrite them.  They can be created digitally or with additional copies of the worksheet definitions, sentences, synonyms, & antonyms.  They DO need to have all the required information.



-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, playing vocabulary taboo, or visit www.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the games -http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

As extra credit, you may...

-choose one of the options on the back of the cover sheet.  One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words!  This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.

Test 

The vocab tests will have a spelling section and a multiple-choice section.

The spelling will consist of 20 words and each word will be worth 1 point each.

All Future Vocab Tests Except Review Tests
After this first week of vocabulary, the vocab tests will have a review section.  So there will be 35 questions on the unit assigned for that week.
      -about 5 definitions

      -about 7 synonyms

      -about 8 antonyms

      -about 15 sentences

There will also be 10 review questions from all the words from the previous lessons covered that school year each worth 1 point.

      -about 5 definitions

      -about 5 sentences

So it is extremely important to keep your flashcards and review previous lessons often or play the online games for the previous lessons frequently to keep those words fresh in your memory.

Parents, please help encourage your child to use these words in conversations they have with you, look for examples of these words in the books, radio, TV, movies, etc you come into contact with.  This will not only positively reinforce the definition and examples of the word, but it also will show how they are actually used in the real world! :)

Please ask if you have any questions!

P1 & P2, The Hunger Games Final Project Instructions

Even though the final project for each class is due on two different days, the instructions apply to both.

Please pick one of the circled options in the packet and develop a creative, thorough, appropriate demonstration of your comprehension of the text.

Whichever project you choose, be sure you follow all the instructions and include the indicated number of quotes.  Remember that to cite correctly, you should include the quote in quotation marks and the page number.

You also should have a works cited page at the back where you include any websites, images, videos, analysis that helped you design your project.  This could include resources that gave you inspiration or that provided you with images.  It does not need to be a formal works cited page, but I do encourage you to apply what you learned last year.  The first citation for all of you should be Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games.

While I do encourage you to do individual projects, you may discuss ideas with your peers.  You may ask for input or advice on what you could include.  Just be sure that you do not give your work to others or copy others' work.

If you are interested in working with a group or on a project that is not circled, please email me or talk to me to get approval before beginning.

Also, have fun with this project!  Let your creativity shine!  I can't wait to see them!

For both classes, the PDF is on NetClassroom.

P2's project is due Tuesday, 11/27.

P1's project is due Monday, 12/3.

   

Breaking Stalin's Nose - Visiting Eugene Yelchin's Website

Please visit Breaking Stalin's Nose author's website to learn more about the world Eugene Yelchin describes.  Click on three of the headings and closely explore the images and text on the page.  Do not pick "Home" or "Synopsis."

Write/Describe your reaction to those sections on this post.  Use the following points to help you compose your response.

-identify the section
-summarize what it says
-any interesting facts
-any surprising information
-do you agree or disagree with what it stated

http://www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com/breakingstalinsnose/synopsis.php

You must post your reaction by Friday, November 30.