Friday, December 16, 2016

"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.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

"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

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

"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

Monday, December 12, 2016

"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

Friday, December 9, 2016

"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

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

"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

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

"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

Monday, December 5, 2016

"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!

Friday, December 2, 2016

"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

Thursday, December 1, 2016

"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