Activities for week seventeen 6/1 - 6/4 - 2010

Michael Johnson says, "Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best." We are in the final lap and you should now be sprinting to the finish line. If you would like you may do one final extra credit project. The project is to answer the questions on page 799 (on line Glencoe) and they are due Friday.

Tuesday 6/1
1. Review Act II, III Test
2. Read and discuss Act IV
3. Work on Act IV Packet (homework)
4. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 6/2
1. Review Vocabulary
2. Read and discuss Act IV
3. Finish Act IV Packet (homework)
4. Read Act V (homework)

Thursday 6/3
1. Vocabulary Bingo
2. Review Act IV Packet
3. Read Act V (homework)

Friday 6/4
1. Vocabulary 23-24 Test
2. See Julius Caesar
3. Act IV Test Monday
4. Start Act V Packet (homework)

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
Any direction you choose.

- Dr. Seuss -

Activites for week sixteen 5/24 - 5/27 - 2010

Larry Grant says, "there are three types of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, 'What happened?'" Which one are you? If you want to make something happen then you may answer the questions After You Read page 782. (Typed MLA format, complete sentences - Due Wednesday 5/26) You must do your Act III packet first. You may also make up reading points from the last reading period - please check Aeries. You have been fun, now let's finish strong so you can have fun in the sun.

Monday 5/24
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Review Act II Test
3. Read and Discuss Act III
4. Finish Act III Packet (homework)

Tuesday 5/25
1. Review Act III Packet
2. Answer all Questions on Study Guide Acts I - III
3. Read Act IV (homework)

Wednesday 5/26
1. Idiom Test Weeks 17 - 21
2. Discuss Study Guide
3. See and Discuss Act III
4. Do Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)

Thursday 5/27
1. Act III Test
2. Read and Discuss Act IV
3. Finish Vocabulary 23 - 24 (homework)
4. Start Act IV Packet (homework)

Finish Like a Beast !

Activites for week fifteen 5/17 - 5/21 - 2010

As we finish the year I still have a few messages and opportunities for you. If you want to be successful and to maximize your efforts and talents as a good student and good person, you need to stop blaming others, take a good look in the mirror, and take responsibility for your own life and grades. Oprah Winfrey says, "My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." I hope that you will be in the place you want to be next year and this summer. You may see me for two extra credit opportunities.

Monday 5/17
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Read and Discuss Act II
3. Finish Act II Packet (homework)
4. Review all Vocabulary (homework)

Tuesday 5/18
1. Review Act II Packet (Big points!)
2. Review All Vocabulary (homework)
3. Finish Study Guide for Acts I and II (homework)

Wednesday 5/19 (Late Start)
1. Review and Discuss Study Guide
2. Read Act III (homework)
3. Review Vocabulary (homework)

Thursday 5/20
1. Act II Test (100 points)
2. Vocabulary Bee
3. Read and Discuss Act III
4. Work on Act III Packet (homework)

Friday 5/15
1. Vocabulary Review Test
2. See Act III
3. Finish Act III Packet (homework) Due Monday

Perseverance sustains your talents!

Activities for week 14 5/10 - 5/14 - 2010

Benjamin Disraeli said, "Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think." As we finish this quarter, this semester, this year - finish strong; think of all you still can do this semester. "Excellence is the gradual result of always wanting to do better." stated Pat Riley. And if you want to do better you may make up any reading points from the last entry on Aeries. Act II Packet is worth major points make sure you finish it and ask me questions on anything you do not understand. The Packet will be reviewing grammar and mechanics plus your understanding and analysis of Act II.

Monday 5/10
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Act I Test (120 points)
3. Read and Discuss “Before You Read page 739
4. Do Vocabulary 21 – 22 (homework)
5. Read Act II (homework)

Tuesday 5/11
1. Review "The Tragic Hero and do What is Tragedy" worksheets / "Globe Theater"
2. Read and Discuss Act II
3. Start Act II Packet (homework)
4. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 5/12
1. Review Vocabulary 21 -22 (70 points)
2. Discuss Questions on Act II Packet
3. Read and Discuss Act II
4. Work on Act II Packet (homework)

Thursday 5/13
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
2. Review Act I Test
3. Discuss Study Guide
4. Read and Discuss Act II
5. Work on Act II Packet (homework)

Friday 5/14
1. Vocabulary 21 -22 Test
2. See and Discuss Act II
3. Finish Act II Packet (homework - Major Points!)

"Carpe Diem!"

Activities for week thirteen 5/3 - 5/7 - 2010

Magic Johnson paraphrased John F. Kennedy when he stated, "Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates." Are you making our class more interesting? Are you sharing your ideas about our reading, and really getting involved in our discussions? President Woodrow Wilson asserted, "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and to impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." Are you adding value to our class? If you are involved in our discussions and are raising your hand to answer my questions you may see me for extra credit projects. Please don't ask if you are one of my "just along for the ride people".

Monday 5/3
1. Review Drama Test
2.Read and discuss Act I
3. Do Vocabulary 19 – 20 (homework)
4. Finish Act I Packet (homework)

Tuesday 5/4
1. Read and Discuss Act I
2.Finish Vocabulary (homework)
3. Finish Act I Packet (homework)
4. Review Idioms 15 - 19

Wednesday 5/5
1. Idiom 15 - 19 Test
2. Act I Packet Due (175 points)
3. Review Vocabulary (70 points)
4. See Act I
5. Read Act II (homework)

Thursday 5/6
1. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
2.See and Discuss Clips of Rome and Julius Caesar
3. Study for Vocabulary Test (homework)

Friday 5/7
1. Vocabulary 19 - 20 Test (100 points)
2.Review Act I Packet
3. Study for Act I Test (homework)

Smile!