Activities for week five 2/28 - 3/4 - 2011

Greek philosopher Aristotle observed, We become what we are as persons by the decisions that we ourselves make." Each time you make a responsible decision, you become a more responsible person. Even if your track record has not been good up to now, you can change. Oprah Winfrey stated, "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." Let's get the job done this week so that you will be ready for what is a head of you. You did a great job on your last vocabulary test - keep the ball rolling. Please check Aeries and if there is a problem or you don't like your grade see me before school.

This week we will be in the library from Tuesday through Friday working on your research project. Your project is your homework as well this week.

Monday 2/28
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Pick Person for Research Project

Tuesday 3/1 - Friday 3/4
1. Meet in Library and Work on Research Project
2. Research Project Due Monday

Activities for week four 2/22 - 2/25 - 2011

Harvard professor of psychiatry George E. Vaillant, in his book Aging Well, identifies resiliency as a significant characteristic of people who navigate the many transitions of life from birth to old age. He writes, "Resilience reflects individuals who metaphorically resemble a twig with a fresh, green living core. When twisted out of shape, such a twig bends but it does not break; instead it springs back and continues growing." That is an description of how you need to be to persevere and make the most of your talents here at El Dorado. You must not become dry, brittle, and inflexible. You would be wise to follow the words of Jerry West: "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good." So as we move to the end of the school year let's do the most we can with what we have. Finally do you have all of your S.S.Reading points - you could bounce back there, if you come in and make up your time reading.

Tuesday 2/22
1. Review Tests
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Vocabulary 13 - 14 (homework)

Wednesday 2/23
1. Read and Discuss “Women’s Rights” pages 394 – 399
2. Read To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Thursday 2/24
1. Grade and Review Vocabulary (70 points)
2. Read and discuss pages 821 "Questioning"
3. TKM Study Guide
4. Glossary React (TKM Vocabulary)

Friday 2/25
1. Vocabulary 13 – 14 Test
2. Lecture: Objectives of To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Practice CAHSEE Test
4. Read TKM

Please stay up on your reading of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Activites for week three 2/14 - 2/18 - 2011

What you start, finish. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who do and those who might. Responsible people follow through. If they make a commitment, they see it through. They finish. And that is how others evaluate them. Are they dependable or not? Can I rely on them? Writer Ben Ames Williams observed, "Life is the acceptance of responsibilities or their evasion; it is a business of meeting obligations or avoiding them. To every man the choice is continually being offered, and by the manner of his choosing you may fairly measure him." As we move into the second semester how are you measure up in responsibility? This week you have three opportunities for extra credit points to raise your grade. First, you may bring a box of Kleenex for 25 homework points (due by Tuesday), and second, you may type an explanation of Williams's quote and also tell me how you would measure yourself (? points). (due by Thursday) Also did you get a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Monday 2/14
1. Antigone Worksheet Due
2. Review Tests
3. Presentations
4. Do Vocabulary 11 - 12

Tuesday 2/15
1. Idiom 1 – 11 Test
2. Finish Presentations
3. Rosa Parks video clip
4. Review "Montgomery Boycott" pages 124 - 133

Wednesday 2/16
1. Grade Vocabulary 11 - 12
2. Test on "Montgomery Boycott"
3. Read and Study “The Bill Of Rights”

Thursday 2/17
1. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
2. "U. S. Constitution" Test
3. CAHSEE Practice Test

Friday 2/18
1. Vocabulary 11 – 12 Test
2. Review Montgomery Test
3. Review CAHSEE Test
4. Start Reading To Kill a Mockingbird

Great week to get on top of your grade!

Activities for week two 2/7 - 2/11 - 2011

Jonas Salk said, "There are two lasting things we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings." I hope from this class you have both. You are a part of El Dorado and also a part of me; I look forward to you doing many great thing, here and in the future. Let's take it to the next level. I will still be here every morning, break, and the beginning of lunch to help you with questions or problems you may have. Finally, do not forget the President Obama extra credit project with your parents is due Monday before class only.

Monday 2/7
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Presentations (Prologue)
3. Read “from The Other America”
4. Review All Idioms

Tuesday 2/8
1. Presentations (Scene 1)
2. Discuss “from The Other America”
3. MLA format – Type (Quick – Write) Walk in someone else’s shoes. Or, walk in your own.

Wednesday 2/9
1. Presentations (Scene 2)
2. Discuss Homework
3. See Rosa Park clip
4. Read “Montgomery Boycott” pages 124 - 133

Thursday 2/10
1. Idiom Review Test (1 – 9)
2. Presentations (Scene 3)
3. Type (MLA) and do “Vocabulary in Action” “Grammar in Context” pages 134-135 and “Assessment Practice pg 143

Friday 2/11
1. Homework due
2. Vocabulary Review Test
3. Presentations (Scene 3,4)

Super Bowl
Ten points extra credit - talk to me before Tuesday.