"B Day" - Friday, March 29, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will learn how to write in-text citations.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Army Ranking
2. Parenthetical Citations
- IAN pgs. 12-13, 78-79
3. MLA Parenthetical Citation Worksheet

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will learn how to write in-text citations.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Army Ranking
2. Parenthetical Citations
- IAN pgs. 12-13, 78-79
3. MLA Parenthetical Citation Worksheet

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

"A Day" - Thursday, March 28, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will learn how to write in-text citations.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Army Ranking
2. Parenthetical Citations
- IAN pgs. 12-13, 78-79
3. MLA Parenthetical Citation Worksheet

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will complete my essay and reflect on my YASB year.

Agenda: 
1. ASB Meeting
2. Falcon Senate
3. Campus Beautification Essay (Due today)
4. Crossword Puzzle
5. Yearbook Reflection

Homework: 
1. Crossword Puzzle Due by end of class: Monday, March 31st
2. Yearbook Reflection Due by end of class: Monday, March 31st

"B Day" - March 27, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will begin my CAT State exam.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Test/Comp. Lab Rules Review
2. Grade 08 ELA- Computer Adaptive Test

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will begin my CAT State exam.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Test/Comp. Lab Rules Review
2. Grade 08 ELA- Computer Adaptive Test

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

"A Day" - Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will begin my CAT State exam.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Test/Comp. Lab Rules Review
2. Grade 08 ELA- Computer Adaptive Test

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will complete my essay.

Agenda: 
1. Campus Beautification Essay
2. Crossword Puzzle
3. Yearbook Reflection

Homework: 
1. Campus Beautification Essay Due by: Thursday, March 28th
2. Crossword Puzzle Due by end of class: Monday, March 31st
3. Yearbook Reflection Due by end of class: Monday, March 31st

"C Day" - Monday, March 25, 2019

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will review how to take a State exam.

Agenda: 
Turn in Formal Outline
Reading Log: Week 30 check
1. Bell Work: Test Taking Tips
- IAN page 78
2. Review IAN & Handy Pages

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will prepare for Parent Visitation Lunch Games

Agenda: 
1. Parent Visitation Lunch Games
- MPR
- Basketball courts
- Solar Panel shade area

Homework: 
1. Campus Beautification Essay Due by: Thursday, March 28th
2. Crossword Puzzle

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will review how to take a State exam.

Agenda: 
Turn in Formal Outline
Reading Log: Week 30 check
1. Bell Work: Test Taking Tips
- IAN page 78
2. Review IAN & Handy Pages

Homework: 
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Review IANs & Handy Pages
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: TBD

"B Day" - Friday, March 22, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline


Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th

"A Day" - Thursday, March 21, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline
5. Army Ranking (1st period only)

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th


Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: I will finish our yearbook and work on my essay.

Agenda: 
1. Whole Class Yearbook Review
2. Finish Our Pages!
- 52-53
3. Campus Beautification Essay

Homework: 
1. TODAY IS THE  DEADLINE!
2. Campus Beautification Essay

"B Day" - Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th

"A Day" - Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my reasons and claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Symbolic notes for Ender's Game Ch. 12 "Bonzo"
- IAN page 74
2. Laptops
3. "Leave No Trace Research" Google Doc
4. Argumentative Essay: Formal Outline

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th


Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: I will finish our yearbook and work on my essay.

Agenda: 
1. ASB Meeting
2. Finish Our Pages!
3. Campus Beautification Essay

Homework: 
1. Meed March 21st Deadline
2. Campus Beautification Essay

"C Day" - Monday, March 18, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Laptops
2. Google Classrooms --> NewsELA
3. Google Doc --> "Leave No Trace Research"

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th

Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: I will tag, caption, and finish our yearbook.

Agenda: 
1. Tag
2. Caption
3. Campus Beautification Essay

Homework: 
1. Meed March 21st Deadline
2. Campus Beautification Essay

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will build evidence to support my claim.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Laptops
2. Google Classrooms --> NewsELA
3. Google Doc --> "Leave No Trace Research"

Homework:
1. 3rd Quarter A.R. Goal must be met by this Friday, March 22nd
2. Complete all incomplete classwork/re-do work at home. 4th quarter deadline: May 31st
3. Argumentative Formal Outline: Thurs./Fri., March 21-22
4. Argumentative First Draft Essay: Monday, March 25th

"B Day" - Friday, March 15, 2019

TODAY IS 3RD QUARTER WORK DEADLINE

You know, the date that you've known about since you read the class syllabus on the first day of school? 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will review the difference between an opinion and a claim.

Agenda:
1. Bell Work: Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
2. Developing a Claim Worksheet
3. Research
- Google Doc "Leave No Trace Research"
- Find textual evidence to support claim

Homework:
1. All re-do/late/make-up work is due TODAY
2. Reading Log: Week 29 Due Monday, March 18th
3. Formal Outline TBD

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will review the difference between an opinion and a claim.

Agenda:
1. Bell Work: Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
2. Developing a Claim Worksheet
3. Research
- Google Doc "Leave No Trace Research"
- Find textual evidence to support claim

Homework:
1. All re-do/late/make-up work is due TODAY
2. Reading Log: Week 29 Due Monday, March 18th
3. Formal Outline TBD

"A Day" - Thursday, March 14, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice silent reading and answering a prompt using R.A.C.E.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Silent Read/Reading Log: Week 29
2. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- One Question
- IAN pg. 67
3. Student Assignment Report
- Pick something to re-do
- Get your grade up!

Homework: 
1. All 3rd Quarter Late/Re-Do/Missing/Absent work is due by FRIDAY, MARCH 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 29
3. Formal Outline: TBD


Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: I will tag, caption, and finish our yearbook.

Agenda: 
1. Tag
2. Caption
3. Campus Beautification Essay

Homework: 
1. Meed March 21st Deadline
2. Campus Beautification Essay

"Assembly Day" - Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will review the difference between an opinion and a claim.

Agenda:
1. Bell Work: Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
2. Developing a Claim Worksheet
3. Research
- Google Doc "Leave No Trace Research"
- Find textual evidence to support claim

Homework:
1. All re-do/late/make-up work is due THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 15th!
2. Reading Log: Week 29 Due Monday, March 18th
3. Formal Outline TBD

Today in Yearbook: (no slides)
Objective: I will prepare for our Spirit Assembly.

Agenda: 
1. Spirit Assembly Set Up
- Go to Gym

Homework: 
1. Meed March 21st Deadline
2. Campus Beautification Essay

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Sub Day 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice silent reading and answering a prompt using R.A.C.E.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Silent Read/Reading Log: Week 29
2. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- One Question
- IAN pg. 67
3. Student Assignment Report
- Pick something to re-do
- Get your grade up!

Homework: 
1. All 3rd Quarter Late/Re-Do/Missing/Absent work is due by FRIDAY, MARCH 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 29
3. Formal Outline: TBD

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice silent reading and answering a prompt using R.A.C.E.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Silent Read/Reading Log: Week 29
2. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- One Question
- IAN pg. 67
3. Student Assignment Report
- Pick something to re-do
- Get your grade up!

Homework: 
1. All 3rd Quarter Late/Re-Do/Missing/Absent work is due by FRIDAY, MARCH 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 29
3. Formal Outline: TBD

Leave No Trace - Academic Sources for your Essay

Click on the link below to view multiple articles that relate to your Leave No Trace principle. Find textual evidence to support your claim, get ideas for strong reasons.

NewsELA - Leave No Trace  - Primary Source Articles

Once you have signed in, read, highlight, and annotate. Feel free to take quizzes at the end of the articles to check for your understanding.

"C Day" - Monday, March 11, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will reflect on my JTNP experience or I will write an introduction paragraph.

Agenda:
Turn in text book work
Reading Log: Week 28
1. JTNP Reflection or Intro. Paragraph
2. Homework Check
3. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- Finish reading
- Symbolic Notes IAN page 68
- Pick one question for this chapter

Homework:
1. All re-do/late/make-up work is due THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 15th!
2. Reading Log: Week 29
3. Formal Outline TBD

Today in Yearbook: 
Objective: I will prepare for our Spirit Assembly.

Agenda: 
1. Spirit Assembly
2. Watch Field Day

Homework: 
1. Meed March 21st Deadline
2. Campus Beautification Essay


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will reflect on my JTNP experience or I will write an introduction paragraph.

Agenda:
Turn in text book work
Reading Log: Week 28
1. JTNP Reflection or Intro. Paragraph
2. Homework Check
3. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- Finish reading
- Symbolic Notes IAN page 68
- Pick two questions for this chapter

Homework:
1. All re-do/late/make-up work is due THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 15th!
2. Reading Log: Week 29
3. Formal Outline TBD

"A & B Days" - Thursday/Friday, March 7-8, 2019

Joshua Tree National Park Field Trip Days!

All English Language Arts Classes:

Must complete “Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash” ELA textbook pages 419 - 423 assignment. 
Click here for PDF sheet of instructions. 
Students must complete textbook work either in Mr. Luke's or Mrs. Burdett's classrooms. 
When finished, work on Reading Log: Week 28.

Yearbook/ASB: 

Complete two remaining posters. Leave them in Burdett's class and I will pick them up next week. 
Go to Google Classroom --> Yearbook/ASB
Complete your 4-6 paragraph essay on Campus Beautification (see below). 
Submit via Google Classroom. 
Complete your Yearbook page/spread on Studio Balfour!
Complete the Yearbook Crossword Puzzle when you are finished. 

Campus Beautification Ideas

1. Create a Google Document and attach it to this assignment. 
2. Research what other middle schools & high schools are doing to improve their campuses: 
- murals
- paintings
- recycling
- gardens
- green spaces
How did those projects improve their campuses? Where were the results? Write two to three paragraphs about the projects that most interest you. 
3. What would you like to do to make TPJHS a better campus for future generations of junior high students? 
Write two to three paragraphs about WHAT you want to do, then tell me HOW you are going to do it (where will the money and labor come from?). 

You may included pictues, web links, or graphs. 
This should be in an essay format. 
Must work alone (Purple Zone)
Due by the end of class on Thursday (while you are in Mrs. Burdett's class)

"B Day" - Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn what to wear, pack, and not to pack for our Field Trip.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Weather Forecast
- IAN pg. 72
2. What to Wear
3. What to Pack
4. What Not to Pack
5. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- Symbolic Notes IAN pg 68

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 28 Due by Monday, March 11th
3. Argumentative Essay Formal Outline Due: TBD


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn what to wear, pack, and not to pack for our Field Trip.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Weather Forecast
- IAN pg. 72
2. What to Wear
3. What to Pack
4. What Not to Pack
5. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- Symbolic Notes IAN pg 68

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 28 Due by Monday, March 11th
3. Argumentative Essay Formal Outline Due: TBD

"A Day" - Tuesday, march 5, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn what to wear, pack, and not to pack for our Field Trip.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Weather Forecast
- IAN pg. 72
2. What to Wear
3. What to Pack
4. What Not to Pack
5. Ender's Game Ch. 11
- Symbolic Notes IAN pg 68

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 28 Due by Monday, March 11th
3. Argumentative Essay Formal Outline Due: TBD


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: 
I will make my group's page awesome!

Agenda: 
1. Table Groups - Pages or Posters
2. Spirit Week Preparations

Homework: 
1. FINAL DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 21
2. Take pictures for pages!

JTNP Forecast

Check the weather forecast for your field trip day here! 

"C Day" - Monday, March 4, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review opinion, claim, and perspective.

Agenda: 
Reading Log: Wk. 28 Check
1. Bell Work: Review Opinion/Claim & 1st/2nd/3rd Person Perspective
2. Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
- Just first side
- Turn in to Turn-In Box

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 28 Due by Monday, March 11th


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: 
I will make my group's page awesome!

Agenda: 
1. Table Groups - Pages or Posters
2. Spirit Week Preparations

Homework: 
1. FINAL DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 21
2. Take pictures for pages!

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will review opinion, claim, and perspective.

Agenda: 
Reading Log: Wk. 28 Check
1. Bell Work: Review Opinion/Claim & 1st/2nd/3rd Person Perspective
2. Opinion, Claim, Argument Worksheet
- Just first side
- Turn in to Turn-In Box

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 28 Due by Monday, March 11th

"B Day" - Friday, March 1, 2019

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will begin researching the topic of my argumentative essay.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Army Competition
2. Handy Pages 16-19
- Opinion vs. Claim
3. Leave No Trace Research
- Google Doc
- Become an expert in your topic

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 27 Due by Monday, March 4th
3. Research your LNT topic


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about persuasive writing.

Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Army Competition
2. Handy Pages 16-19
- Opinion vs. Claim
3. Leave No Trace Research
- Google Doc
- Become an expert in your topic

Homework: 
1. Incomplete class/IAN/late work due by March 15th
2. Reading Log: Week 27 Due by Monday, March 4th
3. Research your LNT topic

Leave No Trace Video