P2, Vocab HW and Test on Monday, 10/29

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also 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 C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D12 should review D10 & D11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C or D) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.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).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

C9

D12

Option to Test Out of the Book You Are Currently On

I am offering interested 8th graders the option to test out of the book they are currently on.  

I will give a 50 question multiple-choice on the entire book (a total of 15 lessons).  So, if you are on book C and would like to start on Book D, you may prepare on your own for the test next week.  I would visit www.vocabularyworkshop.com or www.vocabtest.com to play the practice and review games on the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences section.  

If you earn an 85% or higher, then you may begin the next book.  If you earn a score of 84% or less, you will be expected to take the single lesson test at a later date.  I still expect you to complete the homework and flashcards even if you plan to test out of the book.

Please ask if you have any questions!

P1, Vocab HW and Test on Friday, 10/26

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also 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 C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D12 should review D10 & D11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C or D) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.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).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

C9

D12

Option to Test Out of the Book You Are Currently On

I am offering interested 8th graders the option to test out of the book they are currently on.  

I will give a 50 question multiple-choice on the entire book (a total of 15 lessons).  So, if you are on book C and would like to start on Book D, you may prepare on your own for the test next week.  I would visit www.vocabularyworkshop.com or www.vocabtest.com to play the practice and review games on the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences section.  

If you earn an 85% or higher, then you may begin the next book.  If you earn a score of 84% or less, you will be expected to take the single lesson test at a later date.  I still expect you to complete the homework and flashcards even if you plan to test out of the book.

Please ask if you have any questions!

P2, Hunger Games Ch. 17-20 HW and Test on Thursday, 10/25

Fabulous discussion about The Hunger Games and the alliance between Katniss and Rue.  I feel like we could spend days discussing themes in the book.  I am  impressed by the level of analysis I am seeing in our discussions.  Keep it up!

Click on the link below for the PDF of the new Hunger Games ch. 17-20 HW.  Be sure to follow the directions as stated on previous posts and click on the links to see lists/charts of themes.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68YUlxNG9hTE5IZGc

Platinum 2, Writing HW (Combining Sentences by Making Compound Subjects, Verbs, or Sentences and by Adding a Subordinate Clause) Due Tuesday, 10/23

Click on the link below for the PDF of the writing HW.  Be sure to use your notes in your composition book if you need help... and of course, you can always ask me too!

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68SUhqcVJpSUdXb0U

Platinum 1 & 2, Grammar Ch. 3 - Verbs HW Due Monday, 10/22

I forgot to post this on Friday, so here it is.  Complete the worksheets on verbs, just like we did in class, and be sure to ask questions if you have any.  Click on the link below for the PDF of the HW.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Z3JRZlZZdTM4TGc

Platinum 1 & 2, The Hunger Games Extra Credit Options Due When We Finish the Book

Since many of you have asked about extra credit options for The Hunger Games, I have compiled some choices.  Please read the directions thoroughly and complete them neatly and appropriately.  If you have any questions or would like to suggest an alternative activity, please let me know!

You may complete as many as you would like.  Each extra credit assignment that earns an 85% or higher will grant you an extra 10% on any Hunger Games homework assignment.

Option #1 - Character "I Am" Poem

Using your weekly vocab words and the Hunger Games vocab words in the "General Info" packet in your composition book, write an "I am" poem about one of the characters.  Be sure to show insight into the character's beliefs, motives, and true personality.  Click on the link below for the PDF of the document.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Wm5EVktBSjI5V1U

Option #2 - Conflict

Identify and explain the different types of conflict in The Hunger Games.  Click on the link below for the PDF.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ZlR4V1UxcHN2SDA

Option #3 - Greek Themes

Discuss how Greek themes are in The Hunger Games.  Click on the link below for the PDF.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ZGhYMU5Qb1lpRjA

Option #4 - What's In Your Backpack?

This one seems really fun!  Imagine you have to survive in the wild.  What items would you want for your survival?  In this activity, you pick the environment and research it.  You may decide to create a poster showing and explaining the items in your backpack or you can put actual items in a backpack.  Ask if you have any questions!  Have fun with this and remember you don't want your backpack to become too heavy.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Ri02bWhsaW5jUDA

You might also want to visit these sites as well to help you better understand survival skills.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/

Survivorman - http://lesstroud.ca/survivorman/home.php

Survivorman episode clips - http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/other-shows-survivorman-videos.htm

Survivorman full episodes - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=survivorman+full+episodes&oq=survivorman+&gs_l=youtube.3.1.0l10.1316.5197.0.8372.16.16.0.0.0.0.359.2412.0j8j2j2.12.0...0.0...1ac.1.AEM9IsAxXV4

Platinum 1, The Hunger Games Ch. 13-16 HW and Test on Tuesday, 10/23

Absolutely wonderful discussion today about The Hunger Games and the conflicts and themes in those chapters.  Keep up the great work!  There were many more S+ earned on the homework; that extra effort was evident in your class participation.

Click on the link below for the PDF of the new Hunger Games ch. 13-16 HW.  Be sure to follow the directions as stated on previous posts.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68RTY5bFVNZGRkRGc

Cobalt 2, Vocab HW and Test on Tuesday, 10/23

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also 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 C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D9 should review D7 & D8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Vocab list E9 should review E8 & E9- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_e.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C, D, or E) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

C9

D9

E9

Please ask if you have any questions!

Platinum 2, Vocab HW and Test on Friday, 10/19

Fabulous job everyone on completing the first week of vocabulary homework!  I will have the tests for you before the next vocab meeting.  Try out the "Taboo" vocab games at home as a way to demonstrate your strong understanding of the words.

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

C8

D11

Please ask if you have any questions!

Platinum 1, Vocab HW and Quiz on Thursday, 10/18

Fabulous job everyone on completing the first week of vocabulary homework!  I will have the tests for you before the next vocab meeting.  Try out the "Taboo" vocab games at home as a way to demonstrate your strong understanding of the words.

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

Green 2

C8

D11

Please ask if you have any questions!

Platinum 2, The Hunger Games Ch. 13-16 HW and Quiz on Wednesday, 10/17

Click on the link below for the PDF of the new Hunger Games ch. 13-16 HW.  Be sure to follow the directions as stated on previous posts.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68RTY5bFVNZGRkRGc

Cobalt 2, Writing HW Due Tuesday, 10/16

Please complete the worksheets on combining sentences as a way to write clearer and more concise sentences.  Today we worked on combining sentences by adding in words and phrases.  We also combined sentences by making compound subjects, predicates, and sentences.  This will be due on our next writing day (day 5) - 10/16

Click on the link below for the PDF of the homework.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Wm1Rbk8yYTRpaU0

Cobalt 2, Vocab HW and Test on Monday, 10/15

Fabulous job everyone on completing the first week of vocabulary homework!  I hopefully will have the tests for you sometime next week.

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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! :)

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

B9 & B10

C8

D8

E8

Please ask if you have any questions!

Cobalt 2, Tangerine HW and Quiz on Friday, 10/12

Please read chapters  from p. 151-199 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=0B1b0Dnzodo68RU9lOEswVXBGa1U

Platinum 2, Vocab HW and Test on Thursday, 10/11

It is that time of year again... Time to start our weekly vocabulary lessons!  Yay!  The way I like to structure the vocabulary homework may be slightly different from what you have done in the past, so pay careful attention to the instructions. :)

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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.

First Test
There will be 40 multiple-choice questions on your vocabulary test worth 2 points each.
      -about 10 definitions
      -about 7 synonyms
      -about 8 antonyms
      -about 15 sentences

All 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! :)

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

C7

D10

Please ask if you have any questions!

Cobalt 2, Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives HW and Test on Wednesday, 10/10

Please complete the attached worksheets on the grammar concepts we covered in class over the past weeks on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.  

There also will be a test on those concepts.  So, to be adequately prepared, you will be able to...
-define the grammar terms highlighted in your notes and provide examples of each
-identify nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in a sentence and then label the type of noun/pronoun/adjective
-differentiate nouns vs. adjectives and pronouns vs. adjectives
-create original sentences where you use a word like "homework" as a noun and then as an adjective

Please be sure to ask questions before class or after class tomorrow or via email.  All questions must be asked before class begins on Wednesday.

I am very impressed by your class's knowledge of the first three parts of speech and how to differentiate each of them based on how it's used in the sentence.

Click on the links below for the homework.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ZTBpSEh6cGJGOWs

Platinum 1, Vocab HW and Test on Wednesday, 10/10

It is that time of year again... Time to start our weekly vocabulary lessons!  Yay!  The way I like to structure the vocabulary homework may be slightly different from what you have done in the past, so pay careful attention to the instructions. :)

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, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit 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.

First Test
There will be 40 multiple-choice questions on your vocabulary test worth 2 points each.
      -about 10 definitions
      -about 7 synonyms
      -about 8 antonyms
      -about 15 sentences

All 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! :)

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

Green 1

C7

D10

Please ask if you have any questions!

Platinum 1, Correcting Fragments & Run-ons and Combining Sentences HW Due Tuesday, 10/9

Please complete the worksheets on the writing strategies we covered in class... and remember I want to see these concepts applied to your writing in all areas of my class! :)

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68NjZQOVFjX1h5V2M

Platinum 2, Hunger Games Ch. 10-12 HW and Quiz on Tuesday, 10/9

Please read ch. 10-12 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.

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=0B1b0Dnzodo68SGFWSG1NWnltU2M