1/7/13 to 1/11/13

Monday 1/7/13:
1. BR/Calendars
2. "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: NO HW!

Tuesday 1/8/13:
1. QW
2. "Flowers for Algernon" Vocab
HW: Finish Vocabulary

Wednesday 1/9/13:
1. QW
2. Review Vocab
3. "Flowers for Algernon"
4. Punctuation: Commas
HW: Finish Grammar

Thursday 1/10/13:
1. QW
2. "Flowers for Algernon"
3. Start Review Questions
HW: Finish Review Questions

Friday 1/11/13:
1. QW
2. Review "Flowers for Algernon" Questions
3. Elements of Fiction in "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: NO HW!

12/17/12 to 12/20/12

Monday 12/17/12:
1.  BR/Calendar
2.  Punctuation
3.  "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: AR Book   

Tuesday 12/18/12:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  Turn in Quick Writes
3.  Continue "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: AR Book

Wednesday 12/17/12:
Computer Lab!
1.  Blog Comment
2.  Yearbook Survey
3.  AR Quizzes
HW: Self and Teacher Evaulation

Thursday 12/18/12:
1.  Self and Teacher Evaluation
2.  Pass Back Outsiders Essays and Work
3.  Clean Out Binders
2.  "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: Have a wonderful Winter Break!

12/12/12

Good Morning!

Get out your grammar homework from last night.

Look at the comma rules.

Write EIGHT example sentences using each rule.

THANKS!

Quick Write 12/11/12

Good Morning!

For your Quick Write, please tell me whether or not you like your new seat, and why.

Use a topic sentence and supporting details.

Make sure you have your FINAL DRAFT and RUBRIC on your seat number.  I will staple them.

THANKS!

12/10/12

After you finish your Binder Reminder or calendar, please GET OUT YOUR FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR OUTSIDERS ESSAY.  Get out your RUBRIC as well!

12/10/12 to 12/14/12

Monday 12/10:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Final Draft Revise/Edit
3.  Pass Back Work
4.  Finish Language Network Punctuation Pretest
5.  Punctuation
HW: Revise/Edit your Final Draft if needed

Tuesday 12/11:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Punctuation
3.  Start "Flowers for Algernon" Anticipation Guide
HW: Finish Grammar

Wednesday 12/12:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Punctuation
3.  Continue "Flowers for Algernon" Anticipation Guide
4.  Start "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: Read your AR Book.  If you have overdue library books at home, bring them so you can turn them in tomorrow before the DANCE!

Thursday 12/13:
1.  Library
HW: Read your AR Book

Friday 12/14:
1.  Quick Write (Persuasive Writing)
2.  Punctuation: Commas in Sentences
3.  Continue "Flowers for Algernon"
HW: Read your AR Book

12/3/12 to 12/7/12

Monday 12/3/12:
1.  BR/Calendars
2.  Edit/Revise The Outsiders RD
3.  Punctuation
HW: Read your AR book.  Work on your FD.

Tuesday 12/4/12:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Continue Punctuation
HW: Read your AR book.  Work on your FD.

Wednesday 12/5/12:
1.  District SPA
HW: Read your AR book.  Work on your FD.

Thursday 12/6/12:
1.  District SPA
HW: Read your AR book.  Work on your FD.

Friday 12/7/12:
1.  Collect FD
2.  Library/Persuasive Writing

Quick Write 11/30/12

For today's Quick Write, either:

1.  Write down a weird dream you've had.
2.  Write about whatever you would like.

Whatever you do, make sure you WRITE!  :)

The Outsiders Theme Essay

Write a Response to Literature essay explaining the THEME of The Outsiders.  Use the textual evidence you've collected in class to prove your ideas.  Remember the dance we've learned, "Pickin' Out Words," so that you can PICK out evidence, put it in QUOTATION MARKS, and then include PARENTHESES. 

Rough Draft Due: 12/3/12 (English 8); 12/7/12 (English 8A)
HERE is Mrs. Christopher's awesome Response to Literature PowerPoint from last year, which will help you construct a great essay.

Final Draft Due: 12/7/12 (English 8), TBA (English 8A)
Reminders . . .
If you TYPE your essay, here's how I'd like it formatted:
1.  1 inch margins
2.  Times, Times New Roman, Arial, or Helvetica
3.  Creative title
4.  Double space

If you HANDWRITE your essay, here's what I'd like:
1.  Stay within the margins on your lined paper
2.  Use your best handwriting . . . cursive or print; just make it legible
3.  Creative title
4.  Double space
5.  You CAN use both sides of the paper :)

HERE is the rubric!

1st Period Possible Themes/The Outsiders

Here are the possible themes that first period students came up with:
1.  Don't judge a book by its cover.
2.  Some things are worth sacrificing for.
3.  Nothing gold can stay.
4.  You should try to stay gold.
5.  Make good decisions, because your choices have consequences.
6.  Sometimes people aren't who you think they are.
7.  The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

11/26 to 11/30

Monday, November 26:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Review The Outsiders/Theme
3.  Start Collecting Evidence
HW: Read AR Book

Tuesday, November 27:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Review Nothing Gold Can Stay/Theme
3.  Continue Collecting Evidence
HW: Read AR Book

Wednesday, November 28:
Computer Lab!
1.  Take AR Quizzes: The Outsiders
2.  Continue Collecting Evidence

Thursday, November 29:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Start Outsiders Essays
HW: Work on your RD

Friday, November 30:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Continue Outsiders Essays
HW: RD Due MONDAY!

11/13/12 to 11/16/12

Tuesday, November 13:

1.  BR/Calendars

2.  The Outsiders

HW: Study for Capitalization Quiz

Wednesday, November 14:

1.  Quick Writes

2.  Review Capitalization Rules

3.  The Outsiders

HW: Study for Capitalization Quiz

Thursday, November 15:

1.  Capitalization Quiz

2.  Correct Quiz

3.  The Outsiders and Mood and Tone

HW: NO HW!

Friday, November 16:

1.  Quick Writes

2.  Collect Quick Writes

3.  Continue The Outsiders and Theme

10/29 to 11/2

Monday October 29:
1.  Binder Reminder/Calendars
2.  Collect Grammar: First Words and Titles
3.  Continue The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

Tuesday October 30:
1.  Quick Write
2.  New Vocab
3.  Continue The Outsiders
HW: Study Vocab!

Wednesday October 31:
Happy Halloween!
1.  Computer Lab
2.  Yearbook Survey
3.  Accelerated Reader
4.  Continue The Outsiders
HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs predicting what could happen NEXT in the book.

Thursday November 1:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Grammar: Places and Transportation
3.  Continue The Outsiders
HW: Finish your grammar!

Friday November 2:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Mood and Tone Review
3.  Review Grammar: Places and Transportation
HW: NO HW!

Quick Write 10/26/12

Good Morning!  I was sick.  I feel better, but not great, so don't push it today.

First, answer THIS Quick Write:
1.  How were the subs?  How did you behave for the substitutes?  Be honest.  This is between you and me.

Make sure you have the following supplies ready:
1.  Capitalization worksheet "First Words and Titles"
2.  Outsiders Book
3.  Character Chart

Thank you!

10/22/12 to 10/16/12

Monday, October 22:

1.  BR/Calendars

2.  Review "Nothing Gold Can Stay"

3.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs about what the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" means.

Tuesday, October 23:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue Capitalization: First Words and Titles

3.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: Finish Grammar Worksheet

Wednesday, October 24:

1.  Continue The Outsiders

NO HW!

Thursday, October 25:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Review Grammar Worksheet: First Words and Titles

3.  New Vocab

HW: Study Vocab!

Friday, October 26:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Review Mood and Tone

3.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: NO HW!

10/19/12

Good Morning and GO GIANTS!


For today's Quick Write, get out the "Nothing Gold Can Stay" poem from yesterday.  Then, think about everything that is "golden" in your life . . . in other words, those things, people, or events that you value and hold dear.  Write a paragraph about the "golden" places of your life.

Nothing Gold Can Stay

Nothing Gold Can Stay

Robert Frost

Nature's first green is gold,

Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf's a flower;

But only so an hour.

Then leaf subsides to leaf.

So Eden sank to grief,

So dawn goes down to day.

Nothing gold can stay.

Good Morning!

Please do THIS Quick Write.  Then we will update our binder reminders and calendars.

1.  Quick Write
2.  Binder Reminders
3.  Study your vocab #2 if you finish both.

PLEASE WRITE A PARAGRAPH TO ME IN YOUR QUICK WRITES ABOUT HOW THE DAY WENT WITH THE SUBSTITUTE ON FRIDAY.  THANKS!

10/15/12 to 10/19/12

Monday, October 15:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Quick Write
3.  Collect Quick Writes
4.  Review Chapter 3/4 of The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocab.  Quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 16:
1.  Vocab Quiz (Outsiders Unit 1 and 2; Elements of Fiction)
2.  Collect Outsiders Vocab 2 and Elements of Fiction Vocab
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

Wednesday, October 17:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Grammar: Punctuation
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Finish Grammar Worksheet

Thursday, October 18:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Review Grammar HW
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Mood and Tone Worksheet

Friday, October 19:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Review Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

Mood and Tone

In your Quick Writes today, write a sentence explaining the DIFFERENCE between MOOD and TONE.  You may look at your Elements of Fiction Vocab sheet if you wish.

Thanks!  Gracias!  Merci!

Quick Write 10/9/12

Quick Write 10/9/12

What does Cherry Valance mean when she says, "Things are rough all over"?  Write at least one paragraph explaining what she's talking about.  Look at Chapter 2 if you need help.

10/8 to 10/12

Monday, October 8:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Vocab #2
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Foreshadowing
HW: Study vocab.

Tuesday, October 9:
1.  QW
2.  Finish Vocab #2
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Mood
HW: Write a very short (1 paragraph) story with a scary mood.  

Wednesday, October 10:
1.  QW
2.  The Outsiders
3.  Review Tone
HW: Finish your Tone Play

Thursday, October 11:
1.  QW
2.  Review Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocab.

Friday, October 12:
1.  Mood and Tone TEST
NO HW!

Good Morning!

Please get out: 

1.  Character Chart

2.  Elements of Fiction Notes

3.  The Outsiders Vocab #1

4.  The Outsiders Vocab #2 (from yesterday)

If you haven't already, go through Vocab #2 and rate your knowledge of each word.

10/2/12

Good Morning!

Please get out your character chart.  You will have around ten minutes to fill out the following sections COMPLETELY:

1.  Physical Traits
2.  Personality Traits

If you're done with that, you can also start trying to find AT LEAST ONE GREAT QUOTE for each character.

Remember, you do not have to worry about Bob Sheldon or Randy Anderson at this point.  You can START on Cherry Valance if you are already there.  

10/1/12 to 10/5/12

Monday, October 1:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Continue The Outsiders Character Chart
3.  Review Mood and Tone
4.  Start Chapter 2
HW: NO HW!

Tuesday, October 2:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Vocabulary
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Wednesday, October 3:
Computer Lab!
1.  Blog Comments
2.  Continue Mood and Tone
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Thursday, October 4:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Friday, October 5:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  Vocabulary Quiz
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

1.  Get out your Quick Writes.
2.  Get out your Elements of Fiction Vocab sheet (the one about character, setting, etc.).
3.  Answer this Quick Write:

In 1-2 paragraphs, SUMMARIZE Chapter 1 of The Outsiders.  (What we've read so far.)

Quick Write 9/27/12

Good Morning!

Start a NEW sheet for your Quick Writes.  Set it up in MLA.

Today's Quick Write:
We've already learned that Ponyboy and the rest of his friends have many conflicts.  Make two lists in your Quick Write today . . . one of Pony's INTERNAL conflicts, and one of his EXTERNAL conflicts.  Be ready to share with your class.

Outsiders Vocabulary Quiz 1

Get out a blank piece of paper.  Set it up in MLA format.  Title it "Outsiders Vocab Quiz 1."

Directions: Read each sentence.  Decide which word should go in the blank space.  Write the word ONLY on your quiz.  Cover up your answers!

1.  I can't understand it when Mrs. Hislop speaks French in class.  She is being (blank).

2.  If you (blank), you look tired and sleepy.  Don't forget to sit up straight.

3.  My little brother was crying last night.  I was in a (blank) mood, so I gave him a hug.

4.  When I found shaving cream smeared all over the mirror and a sneaky grin on my sister's face, I felt (blank).

5.  I told Mrs. Hislop that a dragon ate my homework, but she looked (blank).

6.  I hate it when teachers explain their subjects (blank).  It's so hard for me to understand.

7.  Don't (blank)! I wasn't really going to hit you!

8.  I was (blank) with fear when I saw the killer attack squirrel outside!

9.  You wouldn't be using your (blank) if you went down a dark alley filled with bad guys in the middle of the night!

9/24/12 to 9/28/12

Monday, 9/24/12:

1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars

2.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: Study your vocabulary chart.

Tuesday, 9/25/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: Study your vocabulary chart.  Quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, 9/26/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Vocabulary Quiz

3.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: Character Chart

Thursday, 9/27/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: No HW!

Friday, 9/28/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Mood and Tone

3.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: No HW!

Quick Write 9/21/12

New seating chart!

After we're settled, do the following:

1.  Get out your Anticipation Guide

2.  Get out your vocabulary sheet for The Outsiders

3.  Get out your Quick Writes.

TODAY'S QUICK WRITE:

Write about a time you felt like an outsider . . . 1-2 paragraphs.

The Outsiders Anticipation Guide

Due: 9/24/13
Blog Post Updated 9/23/13

Write 1 paragraph EACH about whether or not you agree with the following statements, and why:

1.  Fighting is okay if you don't use weapons.

2.  If something makes you angry, you should run away.

3.  A person who dresses nice and takes care of himself or herself is a good person.

4.  As long as no one knows or gets hurt, it's no big deal to cheat.

5.  You should only be friends with people who are like you.

6.  Write a ONE PARAGRAPH prediction about the characters and conflicts in The Outsiders.

Quick Write 9/18/12

Good Morning!

Quick Write:
Write a short, fictional story about an English class whose beloved teacher is gone for the day.  Write about how nicely they treat their substitute.  :)

9/17/12 to 9/21/12

Monday, September 17:
1.  BR/Calendars
2.  Finish "Raymond's Run"
3.  Plot Structure and Conflict in "RR"
HW: "Raymond's Run" Words to Know Handout.

Tuesday, September 18:
1.  Quick Write
2.  "The Outsiders" Anticipation Guide
HW: Finish your AG.

Wednesday, September 19:
COMPUTER LAB
1.  Learn how to use Mrs. H.'s blog
2.  Learn about S.E. Hinton
HW: Write about a time you felt like an outsider.  1-2 paragraphs.

Thursday, September 20:
1.  Quick Write
2.  "The Outsiders" Vocabulary
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Friday, September 21:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Start "The Outsiders"
HW: NO HW!

Quick Write 9/14/12

Blank piece of paper, MLA format.

Title: Quick Writes

Quick Write 1:

Write about a time you had to take care of someone else.  How did it feel?  Did you enjoy it, or not?  Why or why not?  (1 paragraph).

1.  Get out your "Raymond's Run" Anticipation Guide from yesterday.  I am going to give you about 10 minutes to make sure you are finished with it.  If you are DONE, you may do SSR.

2.  If you have a Dear Mrs. Hislop Final Draft for me, please put it on your desk.

Monday, September 10:

1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars

2.  Review Elements of Fiction

3.  Collect DMH FD

HW: Study your Elements of Fiction vocab.

Tuesday, September 11:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Elements of Fiction Test (CFA #1)

NO HW!

Wednesday, September 12:

1.  Review Test

2.  Start "Raymond's Run"

HW: Study RR Vocab

Thursday, September 13:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue "RR"

HW: Same as 9/12

Friday, September 14:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue "RR"

NO HW!

Monday, September 4:

No school!

Tuesday, September 5:

1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars

2.  Continue Elements of Fiction

3.  Calvin and Hobbes

HW: DMH Final Draft

Wednesday, September 6:

1.  Quick Writes

2.  Continue Elements of Fiction

3.  Calvin and Hobbes

HW: Study your Elements of Fiction vocab.  CFA#1 TOMORROW.

Thursday, September 7:

1.  Quick Writes

2.  CFA #1

HW: NO HW!

Friday, September 8:

1.  Quick Writes

2.  Library Orientation/Destiny Quest

Nonsense Dialogue Practice w/SSR Books
Thomas: "The flag is that way."
Harrina:  "Magic cannot be unraveled."
Thomas:  "Time."
Harrina:  "It's in the girls' bathroom."
Thomas:  "There's a man here."
Harrina: "What happened to the dead bodies?"
Thomas: "And miles to go before I sleep."

Please get out your vocabulary sheet and your DMH letter.  Place your letter on your desk number.  I am going to stamp it for credit.  We will start working on final drafts soon.

1.  Start filling out your schedule on the BTSN sheet (1st period only).
2.  Get out your "Mrs. H. in Paris" notes.
3.  Get out your vocabulary sheet.

Merci beaucoup!  (That means "Thank you" in French.)

Set up a piece of paper in MLA format.  Title it "Mrs. H. in Paris."

Write your name on the chart I gave you when you came in the door.

Good Morning!

Weekly Agenda 8/27 to 8/31

Monday, August 27:

1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars

2.  Dear Mrs. Hislop

3.  Crests

HW: Finish your crest. Due TOMORROW, 8/28.

Tuesday, August 28:

1.  Accelerated Reading Testing

2.  Crests DUE.

HW: Work on DMH.  Due 8/31.

Wednesday, August 29:

1.  Quickwrites

2.  Start Elements of Fiction

HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet.  Work on DMH (Due 8/31).

Thursday, August 30:

1.  Quickwrites

2.  Continue Elements of Fiction/Calvin and Hobbes

HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet.  Remind the folks at home that it is BTSN.  DMH DUE TOMORROW.

Friday, August 31:

1.  Quickwrites

2.  Finish Elements of Fiction/Calvin and Hobbes

HW: Study your Elements of Fiction Vocab Sheet.

Good Morning!

1.  Get out a pencil or pen.
2.  Write your name on the two handouts I just gave to you.
3.  You may chat for a moment after you've done #1 and #2.

Happy Friday!
Happy Birthday, Mr. Carmo! (Mrs. Hislop's dad) :)

Monday, August 20:
1. General Info
HW: Bring a pencil tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 21:
1. Rules and Procedures
HW: Get forms signed by MONDAY, AUGUST 27.

Wednesday, August 22:
1. Finish Rules and Procedures
2. Rules Test
HW: Same as last night.

Thursday, August 23:
1. Reading Assessment
2. Crests
HW: Crests (Due Date TBA)

Friday, August 24:
1. Reading Assessment (Finish)
2. Crests (Due Date TBA)