Platinum 1, Hunger Games Ch. 5-9 HW and Test on Friday, 10/5

Please read ch. 5-9 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=0B1b0Dnzodo68TVlLQkoxV090djQ

Platinum 2, Correcting Sentences HW Due Friday, 10/5

Please identify fragments, sentences, and run-ons and, if necessary, correct them appropriately.  Click on the link below for the PDF of the homework.

It is due next Friday. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68eWNxbGR4cTlweDA

Cobalt 2, Vocab HW & Test on Friday, 10/5

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 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).

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)

B7 & B8

C7

D7

E7

Please ask if you have any questions!

Platinum 1 & 2, Nouns, Pronouns, & Adjectives HW and Test on Friday, 9/28

Please complete the attached worksheets on the grammar concepts we covered in class over the past two weeks: nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.  This means that, yes, you have two assignments to complete, study, and review for Friday.

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 Friday.

I have to say that your two classes have completely rocked this chapter and had such in-depth academic conversations/arguments about the part of speech a word is.  I love it!  You will all be Grammar Police Officers soon! :)

Click on the links below for the homework.

Platinum 2
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68SEZOM0NPWUNXR2M

Platinum 1
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68UV9XS1UxZXlvOGc

Cobalt 2, Tangerine p. 97-151 HW and Quiz on Thursday, 10/4

Please read chapters "Mon., Sept. 18" to "Mon., Oct. 2" (p. 97-151) 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=0B1b0Dnzodo68QklKRjlJYVhQMTA

Platinum 2, Pronouns and Adjectives HW Due Friday, 9/28

Please complete the attached grammar worksheets.

Click on the link for the homework.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68MlB4S2hYNnExbkE

Platinum 2, Hunger Games Ch. 5-9 HW due Monday, Oct. 1

Please read ch. 5-9 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=0B1b0Dnzodo68TVlLQkoxV090djQ

Platinum 1, Pronouns and Adjectives HW Due Friday, 9/28

Please use your notes to help you complete the concepts we covered in class. Use your notes to help you.  There is no test on Friday, so you may cross that part out on the cover sheet.

Click on the link below to see the assignment.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68WjFmZ2FtUkFnUGs

Cobalt 2, Correcting Sentences HW Due Tuesday, 9/25

Please complete the grammar worksheets that cover the concepts we covered in class.   Use your notes in your composition book to help you.  For many of the activities, there is not just one correct answer.

Click on the link below to see the assignment.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68aVVkNHdma0NGSGM

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

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. 

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68aDB6OUJjaHR4b00

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.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68TGhvSFZ6d3RJXzg

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! :)

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!

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

9/11, We Shall Never Forget

In memory of September 11, pick one of the following human interest stories on the Story Corps: 9/11 website.  Listen to it in its entirety and answer the following questions in post below:
1.  Who is telling a memory of 9/11?  Briefly summarize what happened.
2.  What is your reaction?
3.  Why is it important to remember this day?

http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/category/september-11/

Platinum, Continue the Discussion on Desensitization!

Platinum Classes,
Let's keep the discussion going about desensitization and how it may apply to Suzanne Collin's Hunger Games and our society. Please visit the Wallwisher site and add a post relating to this intriguing and somewhat controversial topic.

Recommended Online Dictionaries

As you are working on vocabulary, reading, or writing, I would like you to use either the Merriam-Webster Dictionary or the Oxford Dictionary.  These two sites provide a more organized and clear definition with synonyms and antonyms.  They also include derivatives and word origin.  Become familiar with these and use them regularly.  You can download the apps onto your smartphone, but the full website is more thorough.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

http://oxforddictionaries.com/

Remind 101

I found this app on iTunes under their Education category.  It seems like a really great way to quickly issue out reminders of assignments or tests to students and parents using a safe and secure text message or email.  I will not have access to your phone numbers nor will you have access to mine.  It seems to all be done through an independent messaging service.

I am hoping that I can send out notices to check this website for updates, that I've entered in scores on NetClassroom, upcoming homework and tests, changes to assignments, etc.  It seems that many of us have phones with text messaging capabilities and that it might be more convenient to get these types of notifications.

https://www.remind101.com/learn_more

Look at the video and information below and let me know what you think....


Remind101 from remind101 on Vimeo.

If you were interested in signing up for this follow the directions below for your class.

Cobalt 2 - https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68d1Fxb1VMdkctVmM



Platinum 1 - https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ak9xR2pIR1A4Q0E


Platinum 2 - https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68N1VHV21pNjd2QlE


As always, please leave your comments on this app/site/program!

Visuwords

Visuwords 

(http://www.visuwords.com/)

Check out this site if you are trying to find similar words, related words, attributes, or qualities of a word/term that you are researching, studying, or writing about.  You can click on each bubble, and more related terms/ideas will branch off.  This could be very helpful for picking an area of focus for a research topic.  It also could supply you with key terms or wording to use when writing about a topic.  The possibilities are endless!

OneLook Reverse Dictionary

OneLook Reverse Dictionary 

(http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml)

Have you ever experienced that extremely frustrating moment where you know what you want to express but can't think of the word?  Try OneLook Reverse Dictionary.

The regular OneLook site can help you come up with needed words for poetry and prose.  For example, if you need a word that ends in "some" or words related to intelligence.  Just follow the directions for the correct way to enter in the search commands. 
(http://www.onelook.com/)

Wallwisher

Wallwisher

(http://wallwisher.com/)

This wonderful site that essentially acts as bulletin board for ideas will be used frequently with our assignments.  It allows us to share ideas, responses, images, web links, and videos on one platform.  All you need to enter is your email address.  Be sure to put your name with your response to get credit.