"B Day" - Friday, December 16, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will show that I know basic argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Quiz (open note)
Start Argumentative Essay
I.A.N. Check #2
Fun!

Homework: 
Complete all unfinished work!
Spend time with family & friends!

Slides from Honors English 12/16/2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will show that I know basic argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Quiz (open note)
Start Argumentative Essay
I.A.N. Check #2
Fun!

Homework: 
Complete all unfinished work!
Spend time with family & friends!

Slides from English 12/16/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will read through a script and preview our next play.

Agenda: 
Read Through "The Jolly Roger & the Pirate Queen"

Homework: 
Practice your lines for your auditions.

No slides.

"A Day" - Thursday, December 15, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will show that I know basic argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Benchmark #2

Homework: 
Complete all unfinished work!
Spend time with family & friends!

No slides.

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will read through a script and preview our next play.

Agenda: 
Read Through "The Jolly Roger & the Pirate Queen"

Homework: 
Practice your lines for your auditions.

No slides.

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will show what I know about Argumentative Writing.

Agenda: 
2016-2017 Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #2

Homework: 
Finish all unfinished work
MLA Citations Worksheet
Turn in your Close Reader!

No Slides

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will begin the writing process for my Argumentative Essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Semicolon
Argumentative Writing Vocab Quiz
Peer Grading
P.A.B.s - Choose an Essay

Homework: 
Finish all unfinished work
MLA Citations Worksheet
Turn in your Close Reader!

Slides for English 12/14/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will reflect on my performance.

Agenda: 
Shoe Box Theaters "Cake Walk"
Read Through: "Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen"

Homework: 
None!

Slides for Drama 12/13416

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will begin the writing process for my Argumentative Essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Semicolon
Argumentative Writing Vocab Quiz
Peer Grading
P.A.B.s - Choose an Essay

Homework: 
Finish all unfinished work
MLA Citations Worksheet
Turn in your Close Reader!

Slides for English 12/13/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will reflect on my performance.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Performance Self-Evaluation Sheet
Shoe Box Theaters "Cake Walk"
Read Through: "Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen"

Homework: 
None!

Slides for Drama 12/13/16

"C Day" - Monday, December 12, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Laptops
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorials
Tutorial Notes & Summary

Homework: 
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Benchmarks: 
P.1 12/15/2016
P.2 12/15/2016
P.5 12/14/2016
P.6 1/6/2017

Slides for English & Honors English 12/12/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will celebrate my awesome performance last week!

Agenda: 
Cast Party!
Look at performance pictures!

Homework: 
Have parents/guardians email/share pictures to Mrs. Colella

"B Day" - Friday, December 9, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Vocabulary Flash Cards
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorials
Tutorial Summary

Homework: 
"The Outsiders" Answers (finish)
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Slides for Honors English 12/7/16


Today in English & Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Review "The Outsiders" Answers
Argumentative Vocabulary Flash Cards
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorial
Tutorial Summary

Homework: 
"The Outsiders" Answers (finish)
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Slides for English 12/9/16


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay SILENT in the audience and back stage.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the cage on stage

Homework: 
P.7 Performance: TONIGHT! 

No Slides for Drama

"A Day" - Thursday, December 8, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Laptops (Timed)
Myhrw.com Tutorials: Argument Writing
Argument Writing Tutorials Notes & Summary

Homework: 
Complete all unfinished work
Study for Argument Writing (use Flashcards)

Slides for English 12/8/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay SILENT in the audience and back stage.

Agenda: 
Tonight's Instructions
Rehearsal on the Stage

Homework: 
P.3 Performace: TODAY! 
P.7 Performance: Friday, December 9th

No Slides for Drama

"B Day" - Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Vocabulary Flash Cards
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorials
Tutorial Summary

Homework: 
"The Outsiders" Answers (finish)
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Slides for Honors English 12/7/16


Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Review "The Outsiders" Answers
Argumentative Vocabulary Flash Cards
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorial
Tutorial Summary

Homework: 
"The Outsiders" Answers (finish)
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Slides for English 12/7/16


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay SILENT in the audience and back stage.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the cage on stage

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip DUE YESTERDAY!!
Read through scripts every night!
P.3 Performace: Thursday, December 8th 
P.7 Performance: Friday, December 9th

No Slides for Drama

"A Day" - Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Review "The Outsiders" Answers
Argumentative Vocabulary Flash Cards
my.hrw.com: Argument Writing Tutorial
MLA Worksheet

Homework: 
MLA Worksheet (finish)
"The Outsiders" Answers (finish)
Study flash cards for Argumentative Writing Vocab Words

Slides for English 12/6/16


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay SILENT in the audience and back stage.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the cage on stage

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip DUE YESTERDAY!!
Read through scripts every night!
P.3 Performace: Thursday, December 8th 
P.7 Performance: Friday, December 9th

No Slides for Drama

"C Day" - Monday, December 5, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice close reading techniques.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Label Performance Assessment Booklet (P.A.B.)
"The Outsider" Read/Annotate/Answer

Homework: 
Study for upcoming quiz on Argumentative vocabulary
Finish "The Outsider" Answers & Short Response

Slides for English 12/5/16

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will review my answers with my group members.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Label Performance Assessment Booklet (P.A.B.)
Review "The Outsider" Answers

Homework: 
Study for upcoming quiz on Argumentative vocabulary
Finish "The Outsider" Answers & Short Response

Slides for Honors English 12/5/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will project, project, project!
I will be silent back stage.

Agenda: 
No props/costumes quick rehearsal on stage

Homework: 
Permission slips!
Practice lines!
PERFORMANCE IS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!!

No Slides for Drama

Drama students can preview what they sound like without microphones by watching this video clip!

"B Day" - Friday, December 2, 2016

Today in English & Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about citations for argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Citations
Planner Check (10 points)
PERIOD 6: A majority of student would not stop talking, so the instructions to the assignment were put on the board (see slides). If students were on-task and working, they earned 100 points. If students were off-task, talking, walking around the classroom, they lost points.
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 23-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)

Slides for English 12/2/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip DUE TODAY!!
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

"A Day" - Thursday, December 1, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about citations for argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Citations
Planner Check (10 points)
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 23-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)

Slides for English 12/1/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip DUE FRIDAY!!
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argument Writing Insert
Elements of Argument Writing Insert
Distinguishing Face from Opinion Video 
Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 21-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)
Planner Check sometime this week!

Slides for English 11/30/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

Drama Club will meet TODAY!

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argument Writing Insert
Elements of Argument Writing Insert
Distinguishing Face from Opinion Video 
Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
Close Reader: "The Outsider" Pg. 21-30

Homework: 
Study Argumentative Writing Vocab (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)
Planner Check sometime this week!

Slides for English 11/29/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Lights/Props to the Gym
Rehearsal on the Stage
Lights/Props to the Classroom

Homework: 
Have Parent/Guardian sign/fill out Permission Slip
Read through scripts every night!

No Slides for Drama

Drama Club will meet this Wednesday!

"C Day" - Monday, November 28, 2016

Welcome Back! 

Today in English & Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will tell multiple narratives.

Agenda: 
Thanksgiving Break Doodle Narratives

Homework: 
Planner Check this week!
Study for your Argumentative Writing Vocabulary (Review Warm Up: Argumentative Writing)

Slides for English 11/28/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will remember all of my lines and will stay quiet in the audience.

Agenda: 
Rehearsal in the classroom

Homework: 
Read through scripts every night!

Slides for Drama 11/28/2016

Drama Club will meet this Wednesday!

"B Day" - Friday, November 18, 2016

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! See you on November 28th! 

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will use my time wisely today to bring my grade up to 100%.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Gratitude
Finish Text Book Work (Pgs. 95-97)
Finish "Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet
Extra Credit Worksheets (5 points each)

Homework: 
Finish all missing/incomplete/extra credit assignments over Break!
Spend time with friends and family!

Slides for English 11/18/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
Cast: I will say all of my lines without using my script.
Crew: I will be at my post and will run lights, sound, media smoothly.

Agenda: 
Take Lights/Props to Stage
Lines Memorization Test (50 points)
Clean up/Break down
Take Lights/Props to Classroom

Homework: 
READ SCRIPTS EVERY DAY OVER BREAK!
P.3 Play: Thursday, December 8th
P.7 Play: Friday, December 9th

Slides for English 11/18/16

"A Day" - Thursday, November 17, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will use my time wisely today to bring my grade up.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Gratitude
Finish Text Book Work (Pgs. 95-97)
Finish "Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet
Extra Credit Worksheets (5 points each)

Homework: 
Finish all missing/incomplete/extra credit assignments over Break!
Spend time with friends and family!

Slides for English 11/17/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
Cast: I will say all of my lines without using my script.
Crew: I will be at my post and will

Agenda: 
Take Lights/Props to Stage
Lines Memorization Test (50 points)
Clean up/Break down
Take Lights/Props to Classroom

Homework: 
READ SCRIPTS EVERY DAY OVER BREAK!
P.3 Play: Thursday, December 8th
P.7 Play: Friday, December 9th

Slides for English 11/17/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Friday"
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Slides for Honors English 11/16/16

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Friday"

Slides for English 11/16/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines without my script.
I will stay quiet backstage.

Agenda:
Take lights/props to Stage
Rehearsal without Scripts
Take lights/props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines Memorization Test P.3 This Thursday P.7 This Friday

Slides from Drama 11/16/16

Next Drama Club meeting date: Nov. 30th

"A Day" - Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice answering questions in complete sentences.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... continued
Textbook Pg. 96; Finish "Analyzing the Text" #1-6
Textbook Pg. 97: "Critical Vocabulary" #1-4
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring textbook, IAN, and any other missing assignments for "Make-Up Work Thursday"
"Not Guilty" Article/Worksheet

Slides for English 11/15/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines without my script.
I will stay quiet backstage.

Agenda:
Take lights/props to Stage
Rehearsal without Scripts
Take lights/props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines Memorization Test P.3 This Thursday P.7 This Friday

Slides from Drama 11/15/16

Next Drama Club meeting date: Nov. 30th

"C Day" - Monday, November 14, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will use R.A.C.E. to help answer questions completely.

Agenda: 
Watch:"The Tell-Tale Heart: Visualizing"
"Analyze the Text" Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Color Code parts of R.A.C.E.

Homework: 
Finish Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Bring Text Books

Slides for English 11/14/16

Today in Honors English: 
Objective:
I will use R.A.C.E. to help answer questions completely.

Agenda: 
Watch: "The Tell-Tale Heart: Visualizing"
"Analyze the Text" Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Color Code parts of R.A.C.E.

Homework: 
Finish Textbook pg. 96 #1-6
Bring Text Books

Slides for Honors English 11/14/16


Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will say my lines without my script.

Agenda: 
Bring Spotlights/Props to Stage
Rehearsal--no scripts
Bring Spotlights/Props back to Classroom

Homework: 
Lines memorization Test: P.3 11/17 & P.7 11/18
Play: P.3 12/8 & P.7 12/9

Slides for Drama 11/14/16

"B Day" - Thursday, November 10, 2016

Have a lovely Veteran's Day Weekend! Spend time with your family!

Today in Honors English: 

Objective: 

I will learn different techniques to help me with argumentative writing. 

Agenda: 

Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary 

Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart": Textbook Pg. 89-94

Take notes on "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95

Answer question "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95

Answer #1-6 Using R.A.C.E. "Analyzing the Text": Textbook Pg. 96

Homework: 

Bring your Textbook!!

Slides for Honors English 11/10/2016

Today in English: 

Objective: I will learn about argumentative writing. 

Agenda: 

Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart": Textbook Pg. 89-94
Take notes on "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95
Answer question "Analyze Point of View": Textbook Pg. 95

Homework: 
Bring your Textbook!!

Slides for Honors English 11/10/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Drama Play
    P.3 December 8, 2016
    P.7 December 9, 2016

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Reminder: There will be Drama Club today!

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing Vocabulary... Continued
Textbooks pg. 89-95 "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Textbooks pg. 95 "Analyze Point of View"
Textbooks pg. 95 "Analyze Suspense"

Homework: 
Spend time with your family, preferably outside.

Slides from English 11/9/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Drama Play
    P.3 December 8, 2016
    P.7 December 9, 2016

Slides from Drama 11/9/16

"B Day" - Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will learn different techniques to help me write an argumentative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: R.A.C.E. (Insert)
Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!
Start reading "The Tell-Tale Heart" on Pg.89

Slides for Honors English 11/8/2016 

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!

Slides for English 11/8/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.7 Due TODAY

Slides for Drama 11/8/2016

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Tomorrow!

"A Day" - Monday, November 7, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Argumentative Writing - Academic Vocab
Rotation Read: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Annotate: "Pipeline Protesters" Article/Worksheet
Author Background: Edgar Allan Poe

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Wednesday!

Slides for English 11/7/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
Cast: I will work on saying my lines without my script.
Crew: I will remain silent back stage and will work on my assigned tasks.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - without scripts!
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due TODAY
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

Slides for Drama 11/7/2016

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

"B Day" - Thursday, November 3, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, November 4th, 7am - 1pm. 
Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/3/2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/3/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym
Crew & Cast - Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines! No scripts next week!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

"A Day" - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Powerful Dialogue
Personal Narrative Workshop Instructions
Personal Narrative Workshop
Holt McDougal Online

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday!

Slides for English 11/2/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Attendance & Gather Props/Lights
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym
Crew & Cast Positive Criticism
Take Props/Lights back to classroom

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides

NEXT DRAMA CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th

Welcome to Holt McDougal Online!

Your textbook is available to you online! Neat! Please read the following instructions: 

1. Open a new tab in your browser and type in https://my.hrw.com
2. Or just click on this link to https://my.hrw.com
3. Your login is your firstname.lastname and the last two digits of your student ID number.
4. Your password is (in all lowercase) musd and the last four digits of your student ID number.

Login: first.last##
Password: musd####

Example: 
Login: chuck.norris89
Password: musd6789

5. After you have logged in, please watch this tutorial video on how to get to your next story that we'll be reading in class: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe.

6. After watching that, please watch this other tutorial video on how to answer the questions to "Analyzing the Text" online.

Note: there isn't audio, so don't worry about headphones.

Once you're all set, please begin reading "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe.

Please do not click on Close Read videos, as you don't have headphones and we will be watching those videos together as a class later.

Good luck!

"B Day" - Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, November 4th. Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: What Is It?
Personal Narrative Check List
Personal Narrative Workshop
Personal Narrative Revision

Homework: 
Personal Narrative Final Draft Due: Thursday, Nov. 3

Slides from Honors English 11/1/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters - NEW DUE DATES:
P.3 Due Monday, Nov. 7
P.6 Due Tuesday, Nov. 8

No Slides

"A Day" - Monday, October 31, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, November 4th. Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: What Is It?
Personal Narrative Check List
Personal Narrative Workshop
Personal Narrative Revision

Homework: 
Personal Narrative Final Draft
A Day: Due Wednesday, November 2
B Day: Due Thursday, November 3

Slides for English 10/31/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides

"B Day" - Friday, October 28, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will revise my essay and I will help edit another essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Read
Example of a Personal Narrative - Video
Personal Narrative Workshop
Edit: Personal Narrative Final Draft

Homework: 
None

Slides for Honors English 10/28/2016

Today In English: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of plot elements and conflict.

Agenda: 
"My Favorite Chaperone" Review
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz (open note)
Peer Grade Quiz

Homework: 
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz Re-Do due by: Friday, November 4th

Slides for English 10/28/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will project my voice on stage and will be silent back stage.

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. Memorize lines by Nov. 17 & 18
2. Shoes Box Theaters! Due NEXT WEEK!!

No Slides

"A Day" - Thursday, October 27, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will analyze a short story using Symbolic Notes and answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Read/Review Questions 5-7 & Performance Task
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
Peer Grade Quiz
"Revising Your Narrative" Insert
"Writing Dialogue" Insert
Work on Personal Narrative

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Link for slides for 10/27/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will project my voice on stage and stay silent back stage.

Agenda: 
Letters Home
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines!
2. Shoes Box Theaters!

No Slides

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Reminder: Bring your spare change to donate to teachers who are wearing Silly Hats tomorrow at lunch! The teacher who collects the most money will have to wear their Silly Hat all day Friday! All proceeds go to Drama Club!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will revise my writing and improve my essay.

Agenda:
Finish "Museum Indians" Pg. 13-18 in Close Reader
Revise Your Narrative - IAN Insert
Personal Narrative

Homework:
Finish "Museum Indians"

Slides for Honors English 10/26/16

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will analyze a story by answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
"Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28 #5-7 & Performance Task
Personal Narrative

Homework:

Slides for 10/26/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will project my voice on stage and will be silent back stage.

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines by Nov. 17 & 18
2. Shoes Box Theaters! Due NEXT WEEK!!

No Slides

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Today in Period 1 English: 
Objective:
I will analyze a short story using Symbolic Notes and answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Turn in Personal Narrative - Rough Draft
Rotation Read "My Favorite Chaperone"
Symbolic Notes "My Favorite Chaperone"
Answer Questions 5-7 & Performance Task -

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Slides for Period 1 English 10/25/16

Today in Period 2 English: 
Objective: 
I will analyze a short story by answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Turn in Personal Narrative - Rough Draft
Rotation Read "My Favorite Chaperone"
Symbolic Notes "My Favorite Chaperone"
Answer Questions 5-7 & Performance Task -

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Slides for Period 1 English 10/25/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will project my voice on stage and stay silent back stage.

Agenda: 
Letters Home
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines!
2. Shoes Box Theaters!

No Slides

"C Day" - Monday, October 24, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will analyze the story and will practice using R.A.C.E.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Analyzing the Text #1-4 (text pg. 28)

Homework: 
1. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
2. Bring your text book (5 points per day)

Slides for 10/24/16

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will work on analyzing stories by annotating.

Agenda: 
Close Readers: "Museum Indians" pgs. 13-18

Homework: 
Finish annotating "Museum Indians"

Slides for Honors English 10/24/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides

"B Day" - Friday, October 21, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will take a stand on an issue and back it with evidence.

Agenda: 

Socratic Seminar Expectations

"Gold Glass" Socratic Seminar

Personal Narrative Rough Drafts (turn in by end of class)

Homework:

None!

Slides for 10/21/16

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading abilities by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Symbolic Notes: "My Favorite Chaperone"
Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft (turn in by end of class)

Homework:
1. Bring your text book. 5 points per day!
2. Study for your upcoming "My Favorite Chaperone" vocab and concepts quiz!

Slides for English 10/21/16

Examples of Symbolic Notes:

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Read through Letters Home (see PDF copy for 7th period)
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides (on Stage today)

"A Day" - Thursday, October 20, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading abilities by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Symbolic Notes: "My Favorite Chaperone"
Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft

Homework:
1. Turn in Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft (if you haven't already)
2. Bring your text book. 5 points per day!
3. Study for your upcoming "My Favorite Chaperone" vocab and concepts quiz!

Slides for 10/20/16

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by annotating.

Agenda:
Annotate "Golden Glass" in Close Readers
Discuss group questions

Homework:
Finish Short Response Questions on pgs. 7-8

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by taking Symbolic Notes

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Critical Vocabulary pg. 29
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring your textbook to school! 5 points per day!

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No slides (projector broke!)

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by taking Symbolic Notes

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Critical Vocabulary pg. 29
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring your textbook to school! 5 points per day!

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 

No slides (projector broke!)

"C Day" - Monday, October 17, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: "My Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring my textbook to school! 5 points per day!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Prompt #4
Popcorn Read/Annotate Close Reader "Golden Glass" pgs. 3-8

Homework:
Finish Short Response Questions on pg. 7-8

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will meet audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Due Monday, Nov. 7 (no school on Nov. 4th!)

"B Day" - Friday, October 14, 2015

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will analyze prompts.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Silent Reading
Benchmark Breakdown
Prompts! (Prompt #1,2,3)

Homework:
Read a good book!

Slides for English 10/14/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will practice listening and reading skills.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown (...continued)
Symbolic Notes "How To"
Textbook: "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
Bring your textbook all of next week!

Slides for English 10/14/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will complete a read-through of "Not-So-Grimm Tales".

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Cast Announcements
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Script Read-Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
P.3 by Nov. 17 (before Thanksgiving Break)
P.4 by Nov. 18 (before Thanksgiving Break)
2. Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/14/16

"A Day" - Thursday, October 13, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will practice listening and reading skills.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown (...continued)
Symbolic Notes "How To"
Textbook: "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
Bring your Text Book!

Slides for English 10/13/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will begin preparing for our December 8-9th performance!

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Video
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Cast Announcements
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Script Read-Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
P.3 by Nov. 17 (before Thanksgiving Break)
P.4 by Nov. 18 (before Thanksgiving Break)
2. Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/13/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn and meet Library Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Library Expectations
Library Orientation
STAR Testing

Homework:
Bring Text Book!

Slides for English 10/11/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts w/ group
Turn In work

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/11/16

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn and meet Library Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Library Expectations
Library Orientation
STAR Testing

Homework:
Bring Text Book!

Slides for English 10/11/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts w/ group
Turn In work

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/11/16

"C Day" - Monday, October 10, 2016

Today in English & Honors English:
Objective:
I will reflect on my prompt-answering abilities.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown
Google Classroom: Personal Narrative R.D.

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Drafts
P.1 Due by the end of class on 10/11/16
P.2 Due by the end of class on 10/11/16
P.5 Due by the end of class on 10/12/16
P.6 Due by the end of class on 10/12/16

Slides for English/Honors English 10/10/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my final Script on Google Classroom

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 7

Slides for Drama 10/10/16

"B Day" - Friday, October 7, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will rock my Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
Due: By the end of next week

No Slides for English 10/7/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will self-evaluate my recent classwork.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Fix Up IAN
IAN Check #1
Google Classroom
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
Due: By the end of next week

Slides for English 10/7/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will rehearse my Behavior Skit with my group.

Agenda:
Practice Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
P.7 Orange Government Survey Sheets
Shoeboxes:
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 4

"A Day" - Thursday, October 7, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will rock my Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Tuesday by the end of class
P.2 Tuesday by the end of class

No Slides for English 10/6/16


Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will finish my Behavior Skit Scripts.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts

Homework:
P.7 Orange Government Survey Sheets
Shoeboxes:
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 10/6/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will show my knowledge and understanding of Narrative writing on my ELA Benchmark.

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft (Google Docs)
P.6 Due: By the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

No Slides

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will finish typing my revised Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Scripts

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.7 Due Nov. 4

No Slides

"B Day" - Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will rock my ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
ELA Benchmark #1
Personal Narrative: Rough Drafts (if we have time)

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.2 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.6 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

No Slides

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will write my Behavior Skills Skits on Google Classroom.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Behavior Skills Skits Due:
P.3 Thursday, Oct. 6
P.7 Friday, Oct. 7
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Friday, Nov. 4

No Slides

"C Day" - Monday, October 3, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will review Benchmark Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Vocab 1
Benchmark Expectations
Personal Narrative Rubric

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.2 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.6 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

Slides for English 10/3/16

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will review Benchmark Expectations and will work on my Personal Narrative Rough Draft.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Vocab 1
Personal Narrative Rubric
Personal Narrative Rough Draft

Homework:
Personal Narrative Rough Draft
P.5 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

Slides for Honors English 10/3/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will write my Behavior Skills Skits on Google Classroom.

Agenda:
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Behavior Skills Skits Due:
P.3 Thursday, Oct. 6
P.7 Friday, Oct. 7
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Friday, Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 10/3/16

"B Day" - Friday, September 30, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will begin pre-writing my personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Appositives Worksheet
Laptop Expectations
Google Classroom

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft (Google Classroom)

Slides for Honors English 9/30/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will begin pre-writing my personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Appositives Worksheet
Laptop Expectations
Google Classroom

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft (Google Classroom)

Slides for English 9/30/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will re-group and re-write my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
Behavior Skills Re-Group
Laptop Expectations
Google Classroom

Homework:
Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 = Nov. 3
P.7 = Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 9/30/16

"A Day" - Thursday, September 29, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will begin pre-writing my personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Appositives Worksheet
Tone vs. Mood Video (P.1 did not get to)
Story Map (IAN insert)
Laptop Expectations (P.2 did not get to)

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft (Google Classroom)

Slides for English 9/29/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will re-group and re-write my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
Mime-a-Scene
Index Cards
Behavior Skills Re-Group

Homework:
Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 = Nov. 3
P.7 = Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 9/29/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will begin pre-writing my personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Silent Reading
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
Peer Grade Quiz
Tone vs. Mood Video
Story Map (IAN insert)

Homework:
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz Re-Do Due by: Wednesday 10/5
Study for "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz

Today in English:
Objective:
I will begin pre-writing my personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Bubble Chart
Tone vs. Mood Video
Story Map (IAN insert)
Appositives

Homework:
None

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will practice portraying emotions.

Agenda:
Hand back vocab sheets
1st Quarter Quiz
Short Scenes
Mime-a-Scene

Homework:
Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 = Nov. 3
P.7 = Nov. 4

"C Day" - Monday, September 26, 2016

Today in English & Honors English:
Objective:
I will learn about personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: How to be Prepared for Class
Creating a Narrative
Prewriting with a Story Map

Homework:
Think about what you want to write for your Personal Narrative

Slides for English & Honors English 9/26/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn about stage directions

Agenda:
Hand Back Stage Directions worksheet
Short Scenes
Stage Directions Game

Homework:
Gather materials for your Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due: Nov. 3
P.7 Due: Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 9/26/16

"B Day" - Friday, September 23, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will learn about personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: What Is It?
Discussion: What makes a good story?
Personal Timeline

Homework:
Comma Quiz Re-Do Due: Monday 9/26
Study for "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz

Slides for Honors English 9/23/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn about personal narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: What Is It?
School Google Accounts
Classroom expectations

Homework:
Comma Quiz Re-Do Due: Monday 9/26

Slides for English 9/23/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will practice portraying emotions.

Agenda:
Hand back vocab sheets
Short Scenes
Stage Directions Game (gym)

Homework:
Study for Stage Directions & Parts of a Stage Quiz

Slides for Drama 9/23/16

"A Day" - Thursday, September 22, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn about Personal Narratives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: What Is It?
What Makes a Good Story: Discussion
Personal Timelines
Options: Silent Read / Pg. 13-17 Close Reader

Homework:
1. Finish your Personal Timeline in your IAN and bring it back on Monday.
2. Comma Quiz Re-Do

Slides for English 9/22/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn about parts of a stage and drama vocabulary.

Agenda:
Finish Drama Vocabulary 1
Finish Parts of a Stage and Stage Directions Worksheet
Proscenium Theater Video

Homework:
Study for quiz (Parts of a Stage, Stage Directions, Drama Vocab 1)
Gather materials for your Shoe Box Theaters
3rd Period Due: Thursday, November 3rd
7th Period Due: Friday, November 4th

Slides for Drama 9/22/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will learn how to Re-Do (re-take) a quiz.

Agenda:
Hand Back Quiz
Quiz Re-Do Expectations
Quiz Re-Do Set Up
Text book Pg. 28 "Analyze Text #1-7"

Homework:

Slides for Honors English 9/21/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn how to Re-Do (re-take) a quiz.

Agenda:
Hand Back Quiz
Quiz Re-Do Expectations
Quiz Re-Do Set Up

Homework:

Slides for English 9/21/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn more drama vocabulary.

Agenda:
Drama Vocab 1
Parts of a Stage & Stage Directions
Proscenium Theater Video

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater (P.3 = Thursday, Nov. 3, P.7 = Friday, Nov. 4)


Slides for Drama 9/21/16

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will begin my Quiz Re-Do.

Agenda:
How to start your Quiz Re-Do

Homework:
 Quiz Re-Do DUE: Monday, Sept. 26th

Slides for English 9/20/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn more Drama vocabulary!

Agenda:
Drama Vocab 1
Parts of a Stage & Stage Directions Worksheet

Homework:
Study for your quiz! (Parts of a Stage, Stage Directions, and Drama Vocab 1)

Slides for Drama 9/20/2016

"C Day" - Monday, September 19, 2016

REMINDER: TOMORROW IS AN "A DAY ASSEMBLY DAY"

Today in Honors English & English:

Objective:

I will learn how to peer grade quizzes and tests.

Agenda:

Peer Grade Expectations

Peer Grade Comma Quiz

How to retake a Quiz/Test

Homework:

Honors: bring your text book to school

Slides for English & Honors English 9/19/16

Today in Drama:

Objective:

I will introduce myself in a loud, clear voice.

Agenda:

Drama Vocabulary 1 worksheet
Parts of a Stage worksheet

Homework:
Bring silly hat material.
Study for your vocab 1 quiz

"A/B Days" - Thursday/Friday, September 15-16, 2016

Mrs. Colella will be absent on Friday, September 16 and may be gone a few days next week (possible surgery on broken wrist). Please excuse my inability to update this blog every day. Please email me with any questions or concerns: I will get back to you as soon as I am able!
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Today in English:
Objective:
I will ace my quiz and annotate text.

Agenda:
Silent Reading
Test/Quiz Expectations
Comma Quiz
Peer Grading (P.1, 2 did not get to this)
Close Reader Pg. 13-18 "Museum Indians" (P.1, 2 did not get to this)

Homework:
None!

Slides for English Class 9/15-16/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will work on projection and blocking.

Agenda:
Drama Vocabulary 1
"Once a Crook, Always a crook?" Readers Theater

Homework:
Bring silly hat materials!

Slides for Drama 9/15/16 - none

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will review comma rules, appositives, and imperative mood.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Comma Rules #8,9
Appositives
Types of Narratives - triple Venn Diagram
Imperative Mood Video
Text book pg. 30 - Imperative Mood

Homework:
Bring text book, silent reading book, and study for your Comma Quiz on Friday.
I will not be here, so be respectful for the sub!

Slides for Honors English 9/14/2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will review comma rules and appositives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Comma Rules #8,9
Appositives
Independent & Dependent Clauses

Homework:
Bring a silent reading book, and study for your Comma Quiz on Friday.
I will not be here, so be respectful for the sub!

Slides for English 9/14/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn new

Agenda:
Stage Area Video
Drama Vocabulary 1
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Bring silly hats materials!

Slides for Drama 9/14/2016

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will review comma rules and appositives.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Comma Rules #7 and #8.
Appositives
R.A.C.E. Graphic Organizers

Homework:
Study Comma Rules Sheet: review it and bring it back to school every day.

Slides for English 9/13/2016


Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will practice my Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda:
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Bring silly hat material!
Have parent/guardian sign after school permission form if you want to come to Drama Club on Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Late buses will take you home after 3:30pm

Slides for Drama 9/13/2016

"C Day" - Monday, September 12, 2016

Today in English & Honors English:
Objective:
I will set academic goals for myself this semester.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Semester Goals
Comma Rules Study Sheet
Types of Narratives: Triple Venn Diagram

Homework:
Study Comma Rules Sheet

Slides for English/Honors English 9/12/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will learn Theater Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Theater Vocabulary Sheet 1
Filming Expectations

Homework:
Bring silly hat material!
Have parent/guardian sign after school permission form if you want to come to Drama Club on Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Late buses will take you home after 3:30pm

Slides for Drama 9/12/2016

"B Day" - Friday, September 9, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will work cooperatively in my group.

Agenda:
Warm Up: "My Favorite Chaperone" Critical Vocabular - Text pg. 29
"My Favorite Chaperone" Group Work/Paragraph
Comma Rules Study Sheet

Homework:
Bring texts and study commas

Link to slides for Honors English 9/9/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn to use evidence to back up my answer.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Fix A Text with Mrs. Smith
R.A.C.E.
Finish Short Response Question in Close Reader, pg. 8

Homework:
Study Comma Rules

Link to slides for English 9/9/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will project my voice and practice meeting audience expectations.

Agenda:
Theater Trivia
Behavior Skills Skits Practice

Homework:
Bring silly hat materials
Have parent/guardian sign after school permission form if you want to come to Drama Club on Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Late buses will take you home after 3:30pm

Link to slides for Drama 9/9/16

"A Day" - Thursday, September 8, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn to use evidence to back up my answer.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Fix A Text with Mrs. Smith
R.A.C.E.
Finish Short Response Question in Close Reader, pg. 8

Homework:
Study Comma Rules

Link to Slides in English 9/8/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will project my voice and practice meeting audience expectations.

Agenda:
Theater Trivia
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Bring silly hat materials
Have parent/guardian sign after school permission form if you want to come to Drama Club on Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Late busess will take you home after 3:30pm

Link to Slides in Drama 9/8/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will read out loud and will work cooperatively in groups.

Agenda:
Warm Up; Weekend Recap
Evidence Table
Character Traits Video
"My Favorite Chaperone" Group Work Worksheet

Homework:
Bring Your Text Book!

Link to slides for Honors English 9/7/2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will annotate text and will learn R.A.C.E.

Agenda:
Warm Up; Weekend Recap
R.A.C.E.
Close Reader - Short Answer - Pg. 8

Homework:
Study comma rules

Link to slides for English 9/7/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will project and practice meeting Stage and Audience Expectations.

Agenda:
Theater Trivia
Camera Expectations
Stage Expectations
Behavior Skit Practice - in gym

Homework:
Bring silly hat materials.

Link to slides for Drama 9/7/2016

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will annotate text.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Weekend Recap
Close  Reader: Pg. 8 Short Response
R.A.C.E to the answer!

Homework:
Study Commas

Link to Slides for English 9/6/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will practice my skit on stage using Stage Expectations.

Agenda:
Theater Trivia
Camera  Expectations/Use
Behavior Skit Practice

Homework:
None

Link to Slides for Drama 9/6/2016

"B Day" - Friday, September 2, 2016

Have a great three-day weekend! See you Tuesday!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will read more out loud and will work cooperatively in my group.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Fix A Text
Laptop Expectations
Google Accounts
Text: Pg. 21-26  "My Favorite Chaperone"

Homework: 
Bring your text book (unless you haven't been issued one... then you'll be sharing)

Link to Slides for Honors English 9/2/2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will read out loud and will cooperate with my group.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Fix A Text
Close Reader: Pg. 6 "Golden Glass" (finish reading)
Close Reader: Pg. 7 "Reread" group discussiong

Homework: 
Study comma rules!

Link to Slides for English 9/2/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will practice projecting and following audience and stage expectations.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
"Whose Line" Example Video
Audience Expectations
Stage Expectations
Behavior Skills Skits - Practice

Homework:
Bring silly hat materials!

Link to Slides for Drama 9/2/2016

"A Day" - Thursday, September 1, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will practice using correct CUPS and annotating text.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Fix A Text
Close Reader "Golden Glass" Pg. 6-8
Close Reader "Reread and Discuss" Pg. 8
Close Reader "Short Response" Pg. 8
Comma Rules Study Sheet

Homework: 
Study comma rules

Slides for English 9/1/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will turn in my script and will practice my Skit on stage.

Agenda: 
"Whose Line" Example video
Audience Expectations
Behavior Skits - practice on stage

Homework: 
Bring a silly hat or silly hat material!

Slides from Drama 9/1/2016

"B Day" - Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will practice reading out loud and annotating text.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Date & Place
Evidence
Popcorn read "My Favorite Chaperone"
"My Favorite Chaperone" Group Work

Homework: 
Bring your Text Book

Link to slides from Honors English on 8/31/2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will learn more comma rules and will annotate text.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Date & Place
Introduction to Close Readers
"Golden Glass" Pg. 3

Homework: 
None!

Link to slides from English on 8/31/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will finalize my script with my group.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Drama Club Announcement
Behavior Skills Skits Scripts
Gym Expectations

Homework: 
Complete your scripts if you did not finish in class

Link to slides from Drama 8/31/2016

"A Day" - Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will review more comma rules and will annotate.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Date & Place
Intro to Close Readers
"Golden Glass" Pg. 3-8

Homework: 
None

Link to Slides English 8/30/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will begin to finalize my Behavior Skills scripts with my group.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Gym Expectations
Behavior Skills Skits & Scripts

Homework: 
A Day: Scripts are due on Thursday, September 1
B Day: Scripts are due on Friday, September 2

Link to Slides for Drama 8/30/2016

"C Day" - Monday, August 29, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will review the 3 main types of writing and the 3 sub-types of narrative writing.

Agenda:
Warm Up: The Perfect Day
Finish/Review Gallery Walk from last week
Introduction to Close Reader

Homework:
Bring your Text Book

Link to the slides from English 8/29/2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will understand what it means to "infer" and I will practice reading out loud.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: "My Favorite Chaperone" Questions
Infer / Inference

Homework: 
Bring your Text Book!

Link to the slides from Honors English 8/29/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work with partners to write a script for our Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Good Idea / Bad Idea - Animaniacs Example Video
Behavior Skills Skits Scripts

Homework: 
Must complete scripts in class by:
A Day: Thursday, 9/1
B Day: Friday, 9/2

Link to the slides from Drama 8/29/2016

"B Day" - Friday, August 26, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with comma use rules and the three types of writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: 1, 2, 3 Comma!
Commas... continued
3 Types of Writing - Gallery Walk

Homework: 
Bring your text book on Monday.

Link to slides from Honors English 8/26/2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with comma use rules and the three types of writing.

Agenda:
Warm Up: 1, 2, 3 Comma!
3 Types of Writing - Gallery Walk
Text: "My Favorite Chaperone" Pg. 3 - 8

Homework: 
Bring your text book!

Link to slides from English 8/26/2016


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will write a script with my partners to teach Behavior Skills.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework: 
Bring things to make silly hats!

Link to slides from Drama 8/26/2016

"A Day" - Thursday, August 25, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will review use of commas rules and three types of writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: 1, 2, 3 Comma!
Commas... Continued
3 Types of Writing Gallery Walk

Homework: 
If you didn't turn in your Signed Syllabus today, turn it in during Back to School Night tonight!!

Link to Slides from English 8/25/2016

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will draft a script with my partners and come up with a skit.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework: 
Bring in Silly Hats or things to create Silly Hats!

Link to Slides from Drama 8/25/2016

"B Day" - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with how to use my IAN and I will review commas.

Agenda: 
IAN Introduction (Title, Date, Index)
Commas
Introduction to Brain Breaks

Homework: 
Signed Syllabus
Due: Friday 8/26

Link to Honors Class Slides from 8/24/2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will become familiar with how to use my IAN and I will review commas.

Agenda: 
IAN Introduction (Title, Date, Index)
Commas
Introduction to Brain Breaks

Homework: 
Signed Syllabus
Due: Friday 8/26

Link to English Class Slides from 8/24/2016

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with classroom expectations and my classmates.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
Silly Hats Fundraiser
2 Truths & 1 Lie

Homework: 
Bring in a silly hat or materials to make a silly hat.

Link to Drama Class Slides from 8/24/2016

"A Day" Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with how to use my IAN and will review commas.

Agenda:
IAN Introduction (title, date, entry, Index)
Introduction to Brain Breaks
Commas

Homework: 
A Day: Signed Syllabus  - Due: 8/25

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with my classmates.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia
2 Truths & 1 Lie
Mirroring

Homework: 
(optional) Bring a silly hat to use for Silly Hat Fundraiser