Quick Write 1/29/13

Einstein said, “I fear the day when the technology overlaps with our humanity. The world will only have a generation of idiots.”

What was Einstein saying?  Do you agree or disagree with him?
1-2 paragraphs.  GO!  :)

Page 246 #3

"Flowers for Algernon"
Page 246 #3
Do you think the doctors should have performed the surgery on Charlie?  Why or why not?

As a group of four, please:
1.  Decide whether or not the doctors should have performed the surgery on Charlie.
2.  Find AT LEAST five pieces of textual evidence that proves your opinion.
3.  Create a poster that shows your textual evidence.

Group leader is the YOUNGEST student in your group.

Have fun!

1/28 to 2/1

Monday 1/28:
1.  BR/Calendar
2.  Intro to Persuasive Writing with "Flowers for Algernon"
3.  Finding Evidence
HW: NO HW!

Tuesday 1/29:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Scholastic Scope Facebook Article
HW: "Yes" and "No"

Wednesday 1/30:
Computer Lab!
1.  Blog Comment
2.  Review Facebook Article
3.  Record AR Goals/Levels
4.  Continue "Yes" and "No"

Thursday 1/31:
1.  Start Persuasive Writing: Facebook Essay
HW: Finish prewriting

Friday 2/1:
Library/Banned and Challenged Books

Good Morning!

Please get out your Quick Writes and answer the following question:

When Charlie witnesses everyone treating the dishwasher horribly, how does he react?  How does his reaction show courage and strength?  If you found yourself in a similar situation, what would you do?

1/22 to 1/25

Monday 1/21:
No school!  Thank you, Dr. King.  :)

Tuesday 1/22:
1.  BR/Calendars
2.  Nemur v. Strauss
3.  Continue F4A
HW: NO HW

Wednesday 1/23:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Continue F4A
3.  F4A Questions #2
HW: Finish F4A Questions #2

Thursday 1/24:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Continue F4A
HW: Persuasion Activity #1

Friday 1/25:
1.  Finish F4A
2.  Discuss PA#1
3.  Start Persuasive Writing

Blank piece, MLA FORMAT NOW!!! :)

Title: Grammar 11-4 Quiz

1/14 to 1/18

Monday 1/14:
1.  BR/Calendars
2.  Finish F4A Questions 1
3.  Continue F4A
4.  Grammar: Punctuating Quotations
HW: Finish your grammar

Tuesday 1/15:
1.  QW
2.  Review Grammar
3.  Continue F4A
HW: Study your vocab!

Wednesday 1/16:
Computer Lab!
1.  Blog Comment
2.  AR/STAR Reading Test
3.  F4A Questions 2
HW: Study your vocab!

Thursday 1/17:
1.  Grammar and Vocab QUIZ
2.  Continue F4A Questions 2
3.  F4A
HW: Finish your F4A Questions 2

Friday 1/18:
1.  QW
2.  Collect Quick Writes
3.  Continue F4A

Flowers for Algernon Questions 1

Directions: Please answer the following questions on a blank piece of paper set up in MLA format.  Title: Flowers for Algernon Questions 1.  Remember to number your responses and to write in complete sentences.  Use at least one piece of textual evidence per question.  Due 1/11/13

1.       Read Charlie’s first progress report from March 5.  Rewrite Charlie’s entire report, using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

2.       What do Joe Carp and Frank Reilly do to Charlie at Muggsy’s Saloon?  Why?

3.       Read the April 6 progress report.  How do Charlie’s feelings for Algernon change?

4.       Read the April 15 progress report.  Why does Miss Kinnian run to the ladies’ room? (Hint: It’s not because there is something in her eye.)

5.       Read the April 16 progress report.  Explain why Charlie is using so many commas.  Next, rewrite this progress report using correctly placed commas.