Activities for week five 2/27 - 3/2 - 2012

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.

Monday 2/27
1. Idiom 13 – 14 Test
2. Review CAHSEE Test
3. Review Vocabulary Test
4. Study Vocabulary 11 - 16 (homework)

Tuesday 2/28
1. Vocabulary Bee
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. TKM Quiz
4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Wednesday 2/29
1. Review Tests
2. Discuss TKM
3. See The Help
4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Thursday 3/1
1. Vocabulary 11 – 16 Test (200 points)
2. See The Making of To Kill a Mockingbird, Fearful Symmetry
3. Start The Real Cause Packet (homework)

Friday 3/2
1. Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Lecture: Author – Nelle Harper Lee
3. Discuss TKM
4. The Real Cause Packet (homework)
5. Read TKM (homework)

Please make sure you have all your reading points.

Activities for week four 2/21 - 2/24 -2012

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 2/21

1. Review Tests
2. Idiom Quiz 13 – 14
3. Practice CAHSEE Test
4. Finish Vocabulary 15 – 16 Due tomorrow 70 points (homework)


Wednesday 2/22
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary
2. Read and Discuss “Women’s Rights” pages 394 – 399
3. Read To Kill a Mockingbird  (homework)


Thursday 2/23
1. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
2. Read and discuss pages 821
3. TKM Study Guide (homework)
4. Glossary React (homework)


Friday 2/24
1. Vocabulary 15 – 16 Test
2. Lecture: Objectives of To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Practice CAHSEE Test
4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Come see me if you have a low grade.

Activities for week three 2/13 - 2/16 - 2012

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 measuring up in responsibility? This week you have three opportunities for extra credit points to raise your grade. First, you may type an explanation of Williams's quote and also tell me how you would measure yourself (MLA format) (? points) (due by Tuesady). Second this weekend you and your parents can read and discuss "Test Tips". (Have your parents write me a note that you worked on it together and tell me was it worthwhile - 30 points) Also did you get a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird? (50 points)

Monday 2/13
1. Review CAHSEE Test (20 points)
2. Review Vocabulary Test
3. Read and Discuss "Montgomery Boycott"
4. Do Vocabulary 13 - 14 (Homework - due tomorrow)

Tuesday 2/14
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary (70 points)
2. Finish "… Boycott"
3. Rosa Parks video clip
4. Do Next CAHSEE Test (homework)

Wednesday 2/15
1. Test on "Montgomery Boycott" (100 points)
2. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
3. Review CAHSEE Test
4. Read "The Bill Of Rights" (homework)

Thursday 2/16
1. Vocabulary 13 - 14 Test (100 points)
2. CAHSEE Practice Test
3. Review Bill of Rights
4. U. S. Constitution Test (homework)
5. Read SSR Book 30 pages (homework)
6. Test Tips (homework)

Activities for week two new semester 1/30 - 2/3, 2012

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.

Monday 2/6
1. Review Idioms’ Test
2. Edit and Revise Essay
3. Do Vocabulary 11 - 12

Tuesday 2/7
1. Review Quarter Benchmark
2. Final Revision of Essay
3. Finish Vocabulary
4. Type Final Copy of Essay

Wednesday 2/8
1. Essay Due
2. Review and Grade Vocab
3. See Rosa Park clip
4. Read "Montgomery Boycott" pages 124 - 133

Thursday 2/9
1. Hearing Screening
2. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
3. Read and Discuss "Montgomery Boycott"
4. CAHSEE Practice Test

Friday 2/10
1. Vocabulary 11 – 12 Test
2. Review CAHSEE Test
3. Read and Discuss "Montgomery Boycott"
4. Do Next CAHSEE Test

*** Extra Credit ***

Twenty points - Print the blog and on the backside print your Aeries Grade and have your parents sign it. It is due before the warning bell.