Welcome to Mrs. Hislop's Christmas Concert!
Take a seat in the FIRST THREE ROWS.
Be quiet and respectful while Mrs. H. is playing. It is distracting if you are talking or rustling around in your backpack.
Think of Christmas songs you'd like Mrs. H. to play in case she is taking requests!
THANK YOU!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
1/3 to 1/7
Monday 1/3:
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Grammar
3. Brainstorm New Year's Resolutions
HW: RD NYR
Tuesday 1/4:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Revise NYR
HW: FD NYR DUE 1/6
Wednesday 1/5:
Computer Lab:
1. Learning Targets
2. Blog Comment
3. Plato
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 1/6:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Share NYR
Friday 1/7:
1. Journals
2. Writing Traits: Organization
3. Intros, Bodies, Conclusions, Transitions
4. Revise Outsiders Tests
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Grammar
3. Brainstorm New Year's Resolutions
HW: RD NYR
Tuesday 1/4:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Revise NYR
HW: FD NYR DUE 1/6
Wednesday 1/5:
Computer Lab:
1. Learning Targets
2. Blog Comment
3. Plato
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 1/6:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Share NYR
Friday 1/7:
1. Journals
2. Writing Traits: Organization
3. Intros, Bodies, Conclusions, Transitions
4. Revise Outsiders Tests
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Outsiders Movie Citizenship
CHOOSE YOUR SEAT WISELY.
Although we are watching a movie today, you have two tasks:
1. Complete The Outsiders movie guide by tomorrow at the end of the period.
2. Be on your BEST behavior. If you are talking during the movie you will get ONE warning, then you will get to come sit with Mrs. Hislop.
Although we are watching a movie today, you have two tasks:
1. Complete The Outsiders movie guide by tomorrow at the end of the period.
2. Be on your BEST behavior. If you are talking during the movie you will get ONE warning, then you will get to come sit with Mrs. Hislop.
Monday, December 13, 2010
For today's journal, write down at least ten things you enjoy doing. Make a little list. Make it specific. This would NOT be specific:
I like . . .
1. doing stuff
2. doing things
3. you know
4. like, stuff and things
5. hanging out
6. just chillin'
7. chillaxin' and relaxin'
8. being with my friends
9. doing stuff with my friends
10. I don't know
I like . . .
1. doing stuff
2. doing things
3. you know
4. like, stuff and things
5. hanging out
6. just chillin'
7. chillaxin' and relaxin'
8. being with my friends
9. doing stuff with my friends
10. I don't know
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Outsiders Essay Test
Prompt:
In a focused essay with several paragraphs, explain the THEME of S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders. Use textual evidence to prove your points.
Hints:
You would do well to include an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CONCLUSION. (ORGANIZATION)
Prove your ideas by using textual evidence. (IDEAS)
You can USE THE BOOK and YOUR NOTES.
DO YOUR BEST.
I know I'm mean, but I'd rather be a mean teacher with good writers than a nice teacher with poor writers.
YOU CAN DO IT!
In a focused essay with several paragraphs, explain the THEME of S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders. Use textual evidence to prove your points.
Hints:
You would do well to include an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CONCLUSION. (ORGANIZATION)
Prove your ideas by using textual evidence. (IDEAS)
You can USE THE BOOK and YOUR NOTES.
DO YOUR BEST.
I know I'm mean, but I'd rather be a mean teacher with good writers than a nice teacher with poor writers.
YOU CAN DO IT!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
More practice.
1. New Nathan is wearing plaid Old Nathan is wearing blue.
2. Billie's hat is white and black but Shelby's hat is missing!
3. Gaby sits in back Letty sits in the middle.
4. Sydney finished her journal first Mrs. Hislop noticed.
5. Brianna's backpack looks like it has eyeballs on it but Jeffery's is kind of tie-dyed.
6. Hayes likes Lake Almanor and Jacob likes Chico State.
2. Billie's hat is white and black but Shelby's hat is missing!
3. Gaby sits in back Letty sits in the middle.
4. Sydney finished her journal first Mrs. Hislop noticed.
5. Brianna's backpack looks like it has eyeballs on it but Jeffery's is kind of tie-dyed.
6. Hayes likes Lake Almanor and Jacob likes Chico State.
You can put two complete sentences together with two types of sentence glue; either a comma and a conjunction, or with a semicolon. Practice with the following sentences.
1. I went to the store I bought some books.
2. Shelley ate her peas and she ate her carrots.
3. Mrs. Hislop plays the piano she loves to sing, too.
4. I love teaching junior high students they are more fun than high school students.
5. We celebrate Christmas in December we also celebrate Chanukah.
1. I went to the store I bought some books.
2. Shelley ate her peas and she ate her carrots.
3. Mrs. Hislop plays the piano she loves to sing, too.
4. I love teaching junior high students they are more fun than high school students.
5. We celebrate Christmas in December we also celebrate Chanukah.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Please correct the punctuation and capitalization in the following sentences:
1. i went to the movies and saw romeo and juliet.
2. mrs hislop said how are you today
3. i am going to visit santa fe new mexico someday.
4. i am going to watch the dog and she will water the plants
5. clean your room and eat your dinner
1. i went to the movies and saw romeo and juliet.
2. mrs hislop said how are you today
3. i am going to visit santa fe new mexico someday.
4. i am going to watch the dog and she will water the plants
5. clean your room and eat your dinner
Friday, December 3, 2010
Final Drafts
I only want you to focus on two things when you're working on your final drafts:
1. Getting rid of unnecessary ideas . . . making your writing organized.
2. Showing, not telling.
1. Getting rid of unnecessary ideas . . . making your writing organized.
2. Showing, not telling.
Showing, Not Telling
Showing, Not Telling writing is when we SHOW our readers an idea rather than TELL them an idea.
Telling: I was mad.
Showing: My fists curled into two tight rocks. I could feel my face turning blood-red. My teeth clenched together, trapping all the words I wished I could say aloud.
Telling: My teacher is mean.
Showing: My teacher rips our papers in half if we don't use our best handwriting. She called my mom and told her I was an idiot! She slapped a student across the face with a ruler because he sneezed. She gives us F's before she even reads our papers.
Telling: I was mad.
Showing: My fists curled into two tight rocks. I could feel my face turning blood-red. My teeth clenched together, trapping all the words I wished I could say aloud.
Telling: My teacher is mean.
Showing: My teacher rips our papers in half if we don't use our best handwriting. She called my mom and told her I was an idiot! She slapped a student across the face with a ruler because he sneezed. She gives us F's before she even reads our papers.
For today's journal, tell me why it's important for your writing to be organized and full of ideas.
OR
Write to me about what you'll do this weekend.
OR
Write to me about what you'll do this weekend.
12/13 to 12/16
Monday 12/13:
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Review Outsiders Test
3. Review for District Benchmark Test
HW: Study Guide
Tuesday 12/14:
1. District Benchmark Test
Wednesday 12/15:
1. The Outsiders Movie (Durst Theater)
HW: The Outsiders Movie Questions
Thursday 12/16:
1. The Outsiders Movie (Durst Theater)
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Review Outsiders Test
3. Review for District Benchmark Test
HW: Study Guide
Tuesday 12/14:
1. District Benchmark Test
Wednesday 12/15:
1. The Outsiders Movie (Durst Theater)
HW: The Outsiders Movie Questions
Thursday 12/16:
1. The Outsiders Movie (Durst Theater)
12/6 to 12/10
Monday 12/6:
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Grammar Review
3. Writing Traits: Ideas and Organization
4. Personal Response Final Drafts
HW: PR FD
Tuesday 12/7:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. Personal Response Final Drafts Read-Throughs
Wednesday 12/8:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. The Outsiders Review
HW: The Outsiders Final Test Study Guide
Thursday 12/9:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. The Outsiders Review
HW: The Outsiders Final Test Study Guide
Friday 12/10:
1. The Outsiders Final Test
1. Binder Reminders and Journals
2. Grammar Review
3. Writing Traits: Ideas and Organization
4. Personal Response Final Drafts
HW: PR FD
Tuesday 12/7:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. Personal Response Final Drafts Read-Throughs
Wednesday 12/8:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. The Outsiders Review
HW: The Outsiders Final Test Study Guide
Thursday 12/9:
1. Journals and Grammar Review
2. The Outsiders Review
HW: The Outsiders Final Test Study Guide
Friday 12/10:
1. The Outsiders Final Test
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Tagxedo
This is perhaps the most awesome website ever created. It's even cooler than MY website, and that's saying something.
http://www.tagxedo.com/
http://www.tagxedo.com/
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
For today's journal, please rewrite the following paragraph using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
today in class i hear we are going to be learning a dance mrs hislop is crazy what does a dance have to do with writing
i wonder if i will have to do the dance in front of the entire class i would rather die than have to do that
maybe shell let me do the dance in a group i hope no one watches me
i wish i could just go home right now and not be stuck in here with that crazy lady
today in class i hear we are going to be learning a dance mrs hislop is crazy what does a dance have to do with writing
i wonder if i will have to do the dance in front of the entire class i would rather die than have to do that
maybe shell let me do the dance in a group i hope no one watches me
i wish i could just go home right now and not be stuck in here with that crazy lady
Monday, November 29, 2010
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving break. Please write a paragraph that begins like this . . .
"The best part about Thanksgiving break was . . . . "
and then write . . .
" . . . but the worst part about Thanksgiving break was . . . "
It's good to see you again.
"The best part about Thanksgiving break was . . . . "
and then write . . .
" . . . but the worst part about Thanksgiving break was . . . "
It's good to see you again.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Help!
What would help you be a better writer? I know, it's a hard question. I don't care. Answer it anyway.
11/29 to 12/3
Monday 11/29:
1. BR and October EC BR
2. Journals
3. PR#6
HW: PR#6 due TOMORROW
Tuesday 11/30:
1. Journals
2. Choose a PR
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
HW: Be ready to perform the writing traits dance tomorrow for the class.
Wednesday 12/1:
1. Journals
2. Final Essay Assignment: PR Final Draft
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
4. Organization
HW: Review the writing traits dance. Show your parents.
Thursday 12/2:
1. Journals
2. Revise Final PR/Response to Literature
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
4. Organization
HW: Work on your final draft; study for your Outsiders TEST
Friday 12/3:
1. Journals
2. The Outsiders TEST
HW: FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY
1. BR and October EC BR
2. Journals
3. PR#6
HW: PR#6 due TOMORROW
Tuesday 11/30:
1. Journals
2. Choose a PR
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
HW: Be ready to perform the writing traits dance tomorrow for the class.
Wednesday 12/1:
1. Journals
2. Final Essay Assignment: PR Final Draft
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
4. Organization
HW: Review the writing traits dance. Show your parents.
Thursday 12/2:
1. Journals
2. Revise Final PR/Response to Literature
3. 7 Writing Traits Dance
4. Organization
HW: Work on your final draft; study for your Outsiders TEST
Friday 12/3:
1. Journals
2. The Outsiders TEST
HW: FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY
Thursday, November 18, 2010
What? What? What?
I've been thinking A LOT lately about you, and what you like to learn about. Please make me a list of what you're interested in learning about, and what you'd like to know HOW to do.
Think about it . . .
Think about it . . .
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thankfulness
Hello!
For today's journal, write me a list of at least five things for which you are thankful. Please write in complete sentences and use capitalization and punctuation. Try to vary your answers from yesterday's. Thanks!
For today's journal, write me a list of at least five things for which you are thankful. Please write in complete sentences and use capitalization and punctuation. Try to vary your answers from yesterday's. Thanks!
Monday, November 15, 2010
11/15 to 11/19
Monday 11/15:
1. Journals
2. Common Assessment #2
3. Outsiders
HW: NO HW!
Tuesday 11/16:
1. BR and Journals
2. Review Test
3. Outsiders
HW: FINISH THE BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! STAY GOLD, PONYBOY!
Wednesday 11/17:
COMPUTER LAB
1. Journal (Blog)
2. 8th Grade Yearbook Survey
3. Plato (Punctuation)
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 11/18:
1. Journal
2. PR #5
HW: NO HW!
Friday 11/19:
1. Journal
2. Thankfulness
3. PR #5
HW: PR #5 DUE WHEN YOU GET BACK 11/22
1. Journals
2. Common Assessment #2
3. Outsiders
HW: NO HW!
Tuesday 11/16:
1. BR and Journals
2. Review Test
3. Outsiders
HW: FINISH THE BOOK IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! STAY GOLD, PONYBOY!
Wednesday 11/17:
COMPUTER LAB
1. Journal (Blog)
2. 8th Grade Yearbook Survey
3. Plato (Punctuation)
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 11/18:
1. Journal
2. PR #5
HW: NO HW!
Friday 11/19:
1. Journal
2. Thankfulness
3. PR #5
HW: PR #5 DUE WHEN YOU GET BACK 11/22
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Today was Mix It Up at Lunch Day. Did you participate? Why or why not?
Friday, November 5, 2010
11/8 to 11/12
Monday 11/8:
1. BR and Journals
2. Review Punctuation
3. Outsiders
4. PR #5
HW: PR #5 Due TOMORROW
Tuesday 11/9:
1. Journals
2. Review Punctuation
3. Outsiders
HW: Study Guide
Wednesday 11/10:
1. Journals
2. Review for Friday's Test
Thursday 11/11:
1. NO SCHOOL! Happy Veterans Day!
Friday 11/12:
1. Test
2. SSR
1. BR and Journals
2. Review Punctuation
3. Outsiders
4. PR #5
HW: PR #5 Due TOMORROW
Tuesday 11/9:
1. Journals
2. Review Punctuation
3. Outsiders
HW: Study Guide
Wednesday 11/10:
1. Journals
2. Review for Friday's Test
Thursday 11/11:
1. NO SCHOOL! Happy Veterans Day!
Friday 11/12:
1. Test
2. SSR
Friday, October 29, 2010
11/1 to 11/5
Monday 11/1:
1. BR
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. The Outsiders
4. PR #3 DUE TODAY
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
Tuesday 11/2:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. Start PR #4
HW: PR #4
Wednesday 11/3:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. PR #4
HW: No HW
Thursday 11/4:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. Start PR #5
HW: PR #5
Friday 11/5:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. PR #5
HW: Read The Outsiders Pages TBA
1. BR
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. The Outsiders
4. PR #3 DUE TODAY
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
Tuesday 11/2:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. Start PR #4
HW: PR #4
Wednesday 11/3:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. PR #4
HW: No HW
Thursday 11/4:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. Start PR #5
HW: PR #5
Friday 11/5:
1. Grammar: Punctuation
2. The Outsiders
3. PR #5
HW: Read The Outsiders Pages TBA
Friday, October 22, 2010
Journal #20
Hello!
For today's journal, please answer the following questions:
1. How was the test yesterday? Too hard? Too easy? Just right? Why?
2. Tomorrow is Saturday. Describe what the PERFECT SATURDAY would be. Write at least one paragraph.
THANKS!
For today's journal, please answer the following questions:
1. How was the test yesterday? Too hard? Too easy? Just right? Why?
2. Tomorrow is Saturday. Describe what the PERFECT SATURDAY would be. Write at least one paragraph.
THANKS!
10/25 to 10/29
Monday 10/25:
1. Binder Reminders
2. October Spelling
3. The Outsiders Vocabulary
4. The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary; read TBA
Tuesday 10/26:
1. Book Orders
2. Grammar
3. Vocab
4. The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary; read TBA
Wednesday 10/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Start PR #3
HW: PR #3
Thursday 10/28:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Continue PR #3
HW: PR #3 Due Tomorrow
Friday 10/29:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. PR #3 DUE
HW: NO HW
1. Binder Reminders
2. October Spelling
3. The Outsiders Vocabulary
4. The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary; read TBA
Tuesday 10/26:
1. Book Orders
2. Grammar
3. Vocab
4. The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary; read TBA
Wednesday 10/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Start PR #3
HW: PR #3
Thursday 10/28:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Continue PR #3
HW: PR #3 Due Tomorrow
Friday 10/29:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. PR #3 DUE
HW: NO HW
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Capitalization and Types of Sentences Practice
To warm up, let's practice some capitalization. Copy the following sentences onto a piece of paper with the correct words capitalized.
Remember: DON'T capitalize the words east, west, north, and south unless you are talking about a specific part of a country. If you are just talking about directions, then leave them lower-case.
Remember: DON'T capitalize the words "god" or "goddess" unless you are using those words as a NAME. The same rule applies to members of your family . . . don't capitalize words like "brother," "sister," "grandma," or "grandpa" unless you are using them as NAMES.
1. i went to southern california for a vacation.
2. in greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom is named athena.
3. please tell mom that i would like more tortillas.
4. my grandpa is 86 years old.
5. in church we learn about god.
6. hindus believe in many gods. one of them is named krishna.
7. uncle mike is very responsible.
8. travel west for two miles.
9. do you want to visit southeast asia with me?
10. don't tell grandma i ate the last cookie!
Remember: DON'T capitalize the words east, west, north, and south unless you are talking about a specific part of a country. If you are just talking about directions, then leave them lower-case.
Remember: DON'T capitalize the words "god" or "goddess" unless you are using those words as a NAME. The same rule applies to members of your family . . . don't capitalize words like "brother," "sister," "grandma," or "grandpa" unless you are using them as NAMES.
1. i went to southern california for a vacation.
2. in greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom is named athena.
3. please tell mom that i would like more tortillas.
4. my grandpa is 86 years old.
5. in church we learn about god.
6. hindus believe in many gods. one of them is named krishna.
7. uncle mike is very responsible.
8. travel west for two miles.
9. do you want to visit southeast asia with me?
10. don't tell grandma i ate the last cookie!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Check-In
Answer the following questions using the comment box below. Be sure to:
--CAPITALIZE the first word of every sentence, the pronoun "I," and names.
--Write COMPLETE sentences!
--These answers are NOT GOING TO BE PUBLISHED, so be honest.
--Be sure to include your FIRST NAME and ID NUMBER or you WON'T GET CREDIT!
1. If you had to ask Mrs. H. a question about something you don't understand in class, what would it be? What could you use some help understanding?
2. What have you learned so far this quarter in English 8?
3. Are you enjoying reading The Outsiders? Why or why not?
--CAPITALIZE the first word of every sentence, the pronoun "I," and names.
--Write COMPLETE sentences!
--These answers are NOT GOING TO BE PUBLISHED, so be honest.
--Be sure to include your FIRST NAME and ID NUMBER or you WON'T GET CREDIT!
1. If you had to ask Mrs. H. a question about something you don't understand in class, what would it be? What could you use some help understanding?
2. What have you learned so far this quarter in English 8?
3. Are you enjoying reading The Outsiders? Why or why not?
Friday, October 8, 2010
10/18 to 10/22
Monday 10/18:
1. Binder Reminders
2. New RR Passes
3. Review The Outsiders CH 5
4. Review Foreshadowing
HW: Begin Personal Response #2: Birth Order
Tuesday 10/19:
1. Journals
2. TONE, MOOD, and The Outsiders
3. Continue Personal Response #3: Birth Order
HW: Continue PR #3; RD due TOMORROW
Wednesday 10/20:
1. Journals
2. Review for Common Assessment #1
HW: Elements of Fiction Review
Thursday 10/21:
1. Common Assessment #1
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
Friday 10/22:
1. Journals
2. Review Common Assessment #1
3. The Outsiders
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
1. Binder Reminders
2. New RR Passes
3. Review The Outsiders CH 5
4. Review Foreshadowing
HW: Begin Personal Response #2: Birth Order
Tuesday 10/19:
1. Journals
2. TONE, MOOD, and The Outsiders
3. Continue Personal Response #3: Birth Order
HW: Continue PR #3; RD due TOMORROW
Wednesday 10/20:
1. Journals
2. Review for Common Assessment #1
HW: Elements of Fiction Review
Thursday 10/21:
1. Common Assessment #1
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
Friday 10/22:
1. Journals
2. Review Common Assessment #1
3. The Outsiders
HW: Read The Outsiders TBA
10/11 to 10/15
Monday 10/11:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Journals
3. Grammar (Capitalization)
4. The Outsiders
5. Start Personal Responses (Family)
HW: Finish the RD of your first personal response
Tuesday 10/12:
1. Journals
2. Grammar Quiz (Capitalization)
3. The Outsiders
4. Vocab
5. Share Personal Responses
HW: Study your vocab
Wednesday 10/13:
Computer Lab
1. Journal (Blog Comment)
2. The Outsiders Electronic Worksheet
3. Plato (Punctuation)
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 10/14:
1. Journal
2. Grammar (Punctuation)
3. The Outsiders
4. Start Personal Response #2 (Birth Order)
HW: Finish Birth Order RD
Friday 10/15:
1. Journal
2. Grammar (Punctuation)
3. The Outsiders
4. Share Birth Order Responses
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders
2. Journals
3. Grammar (Capitalization)
4. The Outsiders
5. Start Personal Responses (Family)
HW: Finish the RD of your first personal response
Tuesday 10/12:
1. Journals
2. Grammar Quiz (Capitalization)
3. The Outsiders
4. Vocab
5. Share Personal Responses
HW: Study your vocab
Wednesday 10/13:
Computer Lab
1. Journal (Blog Comment)
2. The Outsiders Electronic Worksheet
3. Plato (Punctuation)
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 10/14:
1. Journal
2. Grammar (Punctuation)
3. The Outsiders
4. Start Personal Response #2 (Birth Order)
HW: Finish Birth Order RD
Friday 10/15:
1. Journal
2. Grammar (Punctuation)
3. The Outsiders
4. Share Birth Order Responses
HW: NO HW!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Ponyboy Character Chart
Please get out your HW from last night and share it with your partner. We will discuss them in a moment.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Friday, October 1, 2010
10/4 to 10/8
Monday 10/4:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Journals
3. Grammar
4. The Outsiders
HW: Finish reading Chapter and work on your character chart.
Tuesday 10/5:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
HW: Read pages and work on your character chart.
Wednesday 10/6:
Computer Lab!
Thursday 10/7:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Begin Narrative Writing
HW: Finish your pre-writing
Friday 10/8:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Narrative Writing
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders
2. Journals
3. Grammar
4. The Outsiders
HW: Finish reading Chapter and work on your character chart.
Tuesday 10/5:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
HW: Read pages and work on your character chart.
Wednesday 10/6:
Computer Lab!
Thursday 10/7:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Begin Narrative Writing
HW: Finish your pre-writing
Friday 10/8:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. The Outsiders
4. Narrative Writing
HW: NO HW!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Journal #
For today's journal, write down three facts about S.E. Hinton.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Journal #
For today's journal, look at the following words. Choose 4 of them. With your partner, make up definitions for the words. Be creative.
1. wince
2. vaguely
3. sympathetic
4. incredulous
5. unfathomable
6. quivering
7. slouch
8. savvy
9. suspicious
1. wince
2. vaguely
3. sympathetic
4. incredulous
5. unfathomable
6. quivering
7. slouch
8. savvy
9. suspicious
Monday, September 27, 2010
Outsider
Have you ever felt different from the other students at school?
What is an "outsider"?
Have you ever been an "outsider"?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't talk to or be friends with other students for some reason?
What is an "outsider"?
Have you ever been an "outsider"?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't talk to or be friends with other students for some reason?
Friday, September 24, 2010
A Mother in Mannville Review
In "A Mother in Mannville," the narrator says this about integrity:
The word means something very special to me, and the quality for which I use it is a rare one. My father had it--there is another of whom I am almost sure--but almost no man of my acquaintance possesses it with the clarity, the purity, the simplicity of a mountain stream. But the boy Jerry had it. It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty.
In three to four paragraphs, tell me what integrity means. Think about:
How does Jerry show he has integrity, even though he lies to the narrator? Do you know anyone who has integrity? Is integrity something for which you should strive? Do YOU have integrity?
The word means something very special to me, and the quality for which I use it is a rare one. My father had it--there is another of whom I am almost sure--but almost no man of my acquaintance possesses it with the clarity, the purity, the simplicity of a mountain stream. But the boy Jerry had it. It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty.
In three to four paragraphs, tell me what integrity means. Think about:
How does Jerry show he has integrity, even though he lies to the narrator? Do you know anyone who has integrity? Is integrity something for which you should strive? Do YOU have integrity?
9/27 to 10/1
Monday 9/27:
1. Binder Reminders/Journal
2. Grammar Quiz: Capitalization
3. What does it mean to be an Outsider?
HW: Finish your Outsider paragraphs.
Tuesday 9/28:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
3. Outsiders AG
HW: Review your vocabulary and finish your AG
Wednesday 9/29:
Computer Lab
1. Blog
2. S.E. Hinton Research
Thursday 9/30:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Review Research
4. Review Vocabulary and AG
5. Begin "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 10/1:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Continue "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders/Journal
2. Grammar Quiz: Capitalization
3. What does it mean to be an Outsider?
HW: Finish your Outsider paragraphs.
Tuesday 9/28:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Vocabulary
3. Outsiders AG
HW: Review your vocabulary and finish your AG
Wednesday 9/29:
Computer Lab
1. Blog
2. S.E. Hinton Research
Thursday 9/30:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Review Research
4. Review Vocabulary and AG
5. Begin "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 10/1:
1. Journal
2. Grammar
3. Continue "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Journal #14 (Computer Lab)
For today's journal, write a few sentences to me in the comments section telling me what you are learning about in each of your classes. Are you enjoying school? Why or why not?
Don't forget to CAPITALIZE the beginning of sentences, the pronoun "I," and the names of people and places. Thank you!
Don't forget to CAPITALIZE the beginning of sentences, the pronoun "I," and the names of people and places. Thank you!
Friday, September 17, 2010
8/23 to 8/27
Monday 8/23:
1. Binder Reminders/Journals
2. Library: GENRERAMA!
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Review "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/25:
Computer Lab
1. Blog/Journal
2. PLATO
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. "The Ransom of Red Chief" AG
HW: Finish your AG
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar QUIZ
3. Debate: "RRC"
4. Begin "RRC"
HW: Write a 1-2 paragraph PREDICTION of what will happen next in "RRC."
1. Binder Reminders/Journals
2. Library: GENRERAMA!
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Review "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/25:
Computer Lab
1. Blog/Journal
2. PLATO
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. "The Ransom of Red Chief" AG
HW: Finish your AG
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar QUIZ
3. Debate: "RRC"
4. Begin "RRC"
HW: Write a 1-2 paragraph PREDICTION of what will happen next in "RRC."
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
"A Mother in Mannville" Anticipation Guide
“A Mother in Mannville” Anticipation Guide (Blank Piece of paper, MLA)
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can only be friends with people your own age.
2. You can't judge a book by its cover.
3. Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement "Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie" because . . . . .
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can only be friends with people your own age.
2. You can't judge a book by its cover.
3. Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement "Sometimes it's ok to tell a lie" because . . . . .
Journal #13
For today' journal, figure out which words should be CAPITALIZED. Copy them down into your journal correctly, please!
1. i went to the store today.
2. i bought some vans.
3. my mom and dad were at the store with me.
4. do you go to chico junior high school?
5. mrs. hislop's full name is april lee carmo hislop.
6. have you ever been to europe, australia, or africa?
7. mrs. hislop was slapped in paris.
8. mr. bohannon is our principal.
9. the queen of england is coming to visit us today! (just kidding.)
10. have you sold any magazines?
1. i went to the store today.
2. i bought some vans.
3. my mom and dad were at the store with me.
4. do you go to chico junior high school?
5. mrs. hislop's full name is april lee carmo hislop.
6. have you ever been to europe, australia, or africa?
7. mrs. hislop was slapped in paris.
8. mr. bohannon is our principal.
9. the queen of england is coming to visit us today! (just kidding.)
10. have you sold any magazines?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Journal #12
For today's journal, write a few paragraphs about your weekend. What was the best part? What was the worst part?
"Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction Review
Mrs. Hislop will divide the class into groups.
Group 1: Determine the SETTING of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about the SETTING.
2. Find 1 or 2 SENTENCES in the text of "R.R." that describe the SETTING. Copy them down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 2: Determine the main events in the PLOT of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH summarizing the PLOT.
2. Determine what the CLIMAX is of "Raymond's Run." Find the sentence that includes the CLIMAX, and copy it down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 3: Determine the main CONFLICTS for SQUEAKY in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about SQUEAKY'S CONFLICTS.
2. Determine if the conflicts are INTERNAL or EXTERNAL.
Group 4: Identify all the CHARACTERS in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH describing SQUEAKY'S MOTIVATIONS.
2. Determine who the ANTAGONIST is and PROTAGONIST is.
3. Make a list of all the CHARACTERS.
Group 5: Determine the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER describing the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
2. Find at least two sentences from the TEXT that helped you figure out the THEME, and copy them down exactly onto your poster.
Group 1: Determine the SETTING of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about the SETTING.
2. Find 1 or 2 SENTENCES in the text of "R.R." that describe the SETTING. Copy them down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 2: Determine the main events in the PLOT of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH summarizing the PLOT.
2. Determine what the CLIMAX is of "Raymond's Run." Find the sentence that includes the CLIMAX, and copy it down EXACTLY onto your poster.
Group 3: Determine the main CONFLICTS for SQUEAKY in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH about SQUEAKY'S CONFLICTS.
2. Determine if the conflicts are INTERNAL or EXTERNAL.
Group 4: Identify all the CHARACTERS in "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER including a PARAGRAPH describing SQUEAKY'S MOTIVATIONS.
2. Determine who the ANTAGONIST is and PROTAGONIST is.
3. Make a list of all the CHARACTERS.
Group 5: Determine the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
1. Create a small POSTER describing the THEME of "Raymond's Run."
2. Find at least two sentences from the TEXT that helped you figure out the THEME, and copy them down exactly onto your poster.
Friday, September 10, 2010
9/13 to 9/17
Monday 9/13:
1. Journals/Binder Reminders
2. Grammar
3. "Raymond's Run" and Elements of Fiction Review
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 9/14:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville" A.G.
HW: Finish your A.G.
Wednesday 9/15:
Computer Lab
HW: No HW!
Thursday 9/16:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: Write a 2 paragraph prediction about what will happen next in "M.M."
Friday 9/17:
1. Grammar Quiz
2. Continue "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
1. Journals/Binder Reminders
2. Grammar
3. "Raymond's Run" and Elements of Fiction Review
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 9/14:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville" A.G.
HW: Finish your A.G.
Wednesday 9/15:
Computer Lab
HW: No HW!
Thursday 9/16:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Start "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: Write a 2 paragraph prediction about what will happen next in "M.M."
Friday 9/17:
1. Grammar Quiz
2. Continue "A Mother in Mannville"
HW: NO HW!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
"Raymond's Run" Anticipation Guide
“Raymond’s Run” Anticipation Guide (Blank Piece of paper, MLA)
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside.
2. Girls aren’t good at sports.
3. Older siblings should be responsible for younger siblings.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement you can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside because . . . . .
Write 3-4 sentences EACH about whether you agree or disagree with the following statements, and why:
1. You can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside.
2. Girls aren’t good at sports.
3. Older siblings should be responsible for younger siblings.
4. After responding to these statements, write a 1-2 paragraph prediction about what this story might be about.
Example:
1. I agree/disagree with the statement you can tell everything you need to know about a person by looking at their outside because . . . . .
Friday, September 3, 2010
9/7 to 9/10
Tuesday 9/7:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. Calvin and Hobbes Project DUE
4. Start "Raymond's Run" AG
HW: Finish "Raymond's Run" AG
Wednesday 9/8:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: Write a 2-3 paragraph PREDICTION about what will happen next in "Raymond's Run."
Thursday 9/9:
1. Journals
2. Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 9/10:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction
HW: NO HW!
1. Binder Reminders
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. Calvin and Hobbes Project DUE
4. Start "Raymond's Run" AG
HW: Finish "Raymond's Run" AG
Wednesday 9/8:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: Write a 2-3 paragraph PREDICTION about what will happen next in "Raymond's Run."
Thursday 9/9:
1. Journals
2. Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run"
HW: NO HW!
Friday 9/10:
1. Journals
2. Review Types of Sentences Quiz
3. "Raymond's Run" Elements of Fiction
HW: NO HW!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Worktime
Get out your journal! I am going to collect them.
Today we are going to skip journals and get straight to work on our Calvin and Hobbes project. So . . . . get going!
Today we are going to skip journals and get straight to work on our Calvin and Hobbes project. So . . . . get going!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Journal #6
For today's journal, write about your weekend plans.
OR
Write about whatever you would like!
HAPPY FRIDAY!
OR
Write about whatever you would like!
HAPPY FRIDAY!
8/30 to 9/3
Monday 8/30:
1. Binder Reminders
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Finish Elements of Storytelling Vocabulary/Review
HW: Review E. of S.
Tuesday 8/31:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Review E. of S.
4. Start Worktime: C. and H.
HW: Work on C. and H.
Wednesday 9/1:
1. Grammar Quiz: Types of Sentences
2. Correct Quiz
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H.
Thursday 9/2:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H. due tomorrow!
Friday 9/3:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. "Raymond's Run" A.G.
HW: Have a great 3-day weekend! See you Tuesday, September 7!
1. Binder Reminders
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Finish Elements of Storytelling Vocabulary/Review
HW: Review E. of S.
Tuesday 8/31:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Types of Sentences
3. Review E. of S.
4. Start Worktime: C. and H.
HW: Work on C. and H.
Wednesday 9/1:
1. Grammar Quiz: Types of Sentences
2. Correct Quiz
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H.
Thursday 9/2:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. Worktime: C. and H.
HW: C. and H. due tomorrow!
Friday 9/3:
1. Journals
2. Grammar: Punctuation
3. "Raymond's Run" A.G.
HW: Have a great 3-day weekend! See you Tuesday, September 7!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Learning to Comment
Today in the computer lab, you will be learning to add a comment to a post on my blog. Follow the directions on your worksheet to answer the question below:
Do you enjoy using computers to learn? Why or why not?
Do you enjoy using computers to learn? Why or why not?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
8/23 to 8/27
Monday 8/23:
1. Binder Reminders/Calendars
2. Journals
3. Start Elements of Fiction: "Mrs. H. Gets Slapped"
HW: DMH FD due TOMORROW
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Computer Lab: Blog Practice
3. Share/Collect DMH FD
HW: NO HW! Tell your parents to come to Back to School Night tonight at 6:30!
Wednesday 8/25:
1. Grammar Pretest: Punctuation and Capitalization
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Review Grammar Pretest
3. Continue Elements of Fiction
HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Continue Elements of Fiction
1. Binder Reminders/Calendars
2. Journals
3. Start Elements of Fiction: "Mrs. H. Gets Slapped"
HW: DMH FD due TOMORROW
Tuesday 8/24:
1. Computer Lab: Blog Practice
3. Share/Collect DMH FD
HW: NO HW! Tell your parents to come to Back to School Night tonight at 6:30!
Wednesday 8/25:
1. Grammar Pretest: Punctuation and Capitalization
HW: NO HW!
Thursday 8/26:
1. Journals
2. Review Grammar Pretest
3. Continue Elements of Fiction
HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet
Friday 8/27:
1. Journals
2. Grammar
3. Continue Elements of Fiction
Journal #1
If you could do anything other than attend school today, what would it be, and why?
Friday, August 13, 2010
Unit 1 Learning Targets
Unit 1 Learning Targets
Welcome to the beginning of school! In this unit, you will learn:
• How to set up a piece of paper in MLA format
• The names of some of your classmates
• A few facts about Mrs. Hislop
• How to write a friendly letter
• What salutations and closings are
• Mrs. Hislop’s Rules and Classroom Procedures
• How to set up a calendar to show important due dates and homework assignments
• How to use Mrs. Hislop’s website
• How to use your journal for English class
Welcome to the beginning of school! In this unit, you will learn:
• How to set up a piece of paper in MLA format
• The names of some of your classmates
• A few facts about Mrs. Hislop
• How to write a friendly letter
• What salutations and closings are
• Mrs. Hislop’s Rules and Classroom Procedures
• How to set up a calendar to show important due dates and homework assignments
• How to use Mrs. Hislop’s website
• How to use your journal for English class
8/16 to 8/20
Monday 8/16
1. Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Correct Test
3. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
4. Extra Credit: Name Game?
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 8/17
1. Reading Assessment
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/18:
1. Journals
2. Pass Back Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Start DMH Prewriting
HW: Finish your prewriting
Thursday 8/19:
1. Journals
2. Start DMH RD
HW: Finish DMH RD
Friday 8/20:
1. Journals
2. Edit and Revise DMH
3. Pick Read-Aloud Book
HW: DMH FD due TUESDAY 8/24
1. Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Correct Test
3. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
4. Extra Credit: Name Game?
HW: No HW!
Tuesday 8/17
1. Reading Assessment
HW: NO HW!
Wednesday 8/18:
1. Journals
2. Pass Back Classroom Expectations and Procedures Test
2. Start DMH Prewriting
HW: Finish your prewriting
Thursday 8/19:
1. Journals
2. Start DMH RD
HW: Finish DMH RD
Friday 8/20:
1. Journals
2. Edit and Revise DMH
3. Pick Read-Aloud Book
HW: DMH FD due TUESDAY 8/24
8/13
Hello!
Get out:
1. Pencil or pen
2. "Things in Common"
3. Student Expectations Sheet (the one about the rules)
Be ready to learn when the bell rings!
Get out:
1. Pencil or pen
2. "Things in Common"
3. Student Expectations Sheet (the one about the rules)
Be ready to learn when the bell rings!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Partner Work 8/12
1. Turn to your partner.
2. Introduce yourself.
3. Get out paper and set it up in MLA format. You will each need to turn this in.
4. With your partner, start writing down as many things you have in common as you can.
2. Introduce yourself.
3. Get out paper and set it up in MLA format. You will each need to turn this in.
4. With your partner, start writing down as many things you have in common as you can.
Monday, August 9, 2010
8/10 to 8/12
Wednesday 8/10:
1. Welcome to CJHS!
2. Meet Mrs. Hislop
3. Cougar Orientation: Getting Organized
HW: Bring an SSR book, pencils, and your binder tomorrow.
Thursday 8/12:
1. Partner Work
1. Roll and Website
2. Class Information, Rules, and Procedures
HW: Parent signature on all forms by MONDAY 8/15
Friday 8/13:
1. Procedures TEST
2. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
HW: All forms due MONDAY 8/15
1. Welcome to CJHS!
2. Meet Mrs. Hislop
3. Cougar Orientation: Getting Organized
HW: Bring an SSR book, pencils, and your binder tomorrow.
Thursday 8/12:
1. Partner Work
1. Roll and Website
2. Class Information, Rules, and Procedures
HW: Parent signature on all forms by MONDAY 8/15
Friday 8/13:
1. Procedures TEST
2. Getting to Know Mrs. H.
HW: All forms due MONDAY 8/15
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