Last Quarter - 10th week's lessons - 3/30 - 4/3 - 2009

British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli observed, The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own." That is really the essence of positive relationships that influence people to rise up and reach their potential. They see the best in you and encourage you to strive for it. Author William Allen Ward remarked, "A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities." As we finish the school year let's lift each other up and influence each other in positive ways. If you are struggling in this class you need to see me this week, so we can set up a plan for you to succeed.

Monday 3/30
1. Meet in Library
2. Work on Research Project
3. Work on Essay (homework)

Tuesday 3/31
1. Meet in Library
2. Finish Research Project
3. Work on Essay (homework)

Wednesday 4/1
1. Research Project Due (350 points)
2. Review Mockingbird Test
3. Review Grade
4. Work on Essay (homework)

Thursday 4/2
1. Discuss Mockingbird
2. Edit essay, revise, and retype essay (homework)
3. Read S. S. Reading Book

Friday 4/3
1. Mockingbird Final
2. Listen to and Discuss Music for To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Edit and Type final copy of essay (homework)

You can do it!

End of 3rd 1/4 lessons 3/23 - 3/27 - 2009

Hello, we are finishing the third quarter, please do not miss anything this week. Every thing this week is an absolute deadline. For extra credit you may go back and find one of my opening addresses to you from this quarter and explain it and tell me how you can use it in your life. Also you may only make up the last two weeks S.S.Reading points. Wednesday through Friday we will meet in the library to do a research project.

Monday 3/23
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Discuss Study Guide Questions
3. Start Mockingbird Essay (homework)

Tuesday 3/24
1. Mockingbird Test (200 points)
2. See To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Pick Research Person
4. Work on Essay (homework)

Wednesday 3/25
1. Meet in Library
2. Work on Research Project (homework)

Thursday 3/26
1. Meet in Library
2. Work on Research Project (homework)

Friday 3/27
1. Meet in Library
2. Work on Research Project (homework)

Finish Strong!!!

2nd semester 8th week's lessons 3/16 - 3/20 - 2009

The CAHSEE Test is finally here; you will take the test Tuesday and Wednesday. Remember the "sure enough" syndrome. If you expect to fail, sure enough, you will. If you expect to succeed, sure enough, you will. You will become on the outside what you believe on the inside. Your beliefs determine your expectations, and your expectations determine your actions. I hope you expect to do well; I know you are prepared. Also I will still be here every morning if you are concerned about your grade in this class.

Monday 3/16
1. Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Registration *** Have your registration packet with you.
3. Read SSR Book (homework)

Tuesday 3/17
1. CAHSEE Test
2. Review all Idioms (homework)
3. Review all Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 3/18
1. CAHSEE Test
2. Read SSR Book (homework)
3. Review Idioms (homework)

Thursday 3/19
1. Idiom Test
2. Reading Quiz
3. Review Vocabulary (homework)

Friday 3/20
1. Vocabulary Test
2. See To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Read SSR Book (homework)

Next week research in the library

2nd Semester 7th week's lessons 3/9 - 3/14 - 2009

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, The glory of friendship is not in the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is in the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him." As you move through school are you earning the trust of your parents? Many of you have earned my trust and I hope you will continue to work hard. Do you understand the things Attitus is trying to instill in Jem and Scout, in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Don't forget the extra credit due Monday before the warning bell. Print your Aeries grade and have your parents print their name and sign it for fifteen points; for ten more points have them write you and me a note about what they think of your grade.

Monday 3/9
1. Chapter 9-22 Packet due
2. Review Tests
3. Practice CAHSEE tests
4. Reading quiz
5. Read TKM (homework)

Tuesday 3/10
1. Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Review Packet
3. Vocabulary - Do Lessons 15-16, exercises 2-3 pages 59-66 (homework)
4. Read TKM

Wednesday 3/11
1. TKM Chapters 15 – 22 quiz
2. Review Vocabulary (60 points)
3. Discuss Analogies 8, page 133
4. Finish Reading Novel (homework)

Thursday 3/12
1. Review Reading Quiz
2. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
3. Discuss Lesson 8, pages 185 – 190
4. Discuss Study Guide
5. Read and finish TKM (homework)

Friday 3/13
1. Vocabulary 15 - 16 Test
2. See To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Study Idioms 13-17
4. Read and Review To Kill a Mockingbird

Registration Monday