Activities for week five second semester 2/25 - 3/1 - 2013

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. Let's 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. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Review CAHSEE Test
3. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)
4. Do Vocabulary 15 - 16 (homework)

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

Wednesday 2/29
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary
2. Discuss To Kill a Mockingbird
3. Read TKM (homework)

Thursday 3/1
1. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
2. Discuss TKM Worksheets
3. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Friday 3/2
1. Vocabulary 15 -16 Test
2. Lecture: Author – Nelle Harper Lee
3. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

*** Extra Credit ***
See me Monday at the begin of lunch for a reality project.

Activities for week four 2nd semester 2/19 - 2/22 - 2013

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 for the last reading period only.

Tuesday 2/19
1. Review Tests
2. Read and Discuss “Women’s Rights” 394-399
3. Practice CAHSEE Test
4. Review Vocabulary 1 - 10 (homework)

Wednesday 2/20
1. Vocabulary Bee
2. Lecture: Objectives of To Kill a Mockingbird
3. See A Fearful Symmetry4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Thursday 2/21
1. Discuss and Explain To Kill A Mockingbird : Study Guide, Vocabulary Sheets, Before You Read
Vocabulary, Chapter Vocabulary Worksheets
2.Read and Work on Chapters 1 - 3 (homework)

Friday 2/22
1. Vocabulary 1 – 10 Test
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Chapters 1 – 3 Worksheets Due Monday (homework)
* Please check Aeries and know your grade. *

Activities for week three second semester 2/12 - 2/15 - 2013

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 two 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 Wednesday). Second you may bring in a box of Kleenex for 20 points (due Thursday).

Tuesday 2/12
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Do Vocabulary 13 - 14 (homework)
3. Read “Montgomery Boycott” Pages 124 - 133 (homework)

Wednesday 2/13
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary (70 points)
2. Rosa Parks video clip
3. Read and Discuss “Montgomery Boycott” (homework study for test)

Thursday 2/14
1. Test on “Montgomery Boycott”
2. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
3. Read “The Bill Of Rights” (homework)

Friday 2/15
1. Vocabulary 13 - 14 Test (100 points)
2. CAHSEE Practice Test
3. U. S. Constitution Test (homework)

 ********** Extra Credit **********
See above, plus you can get your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Activities for week two 2rd semester 2/4 - 2/8 - 2013

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, I want you to grow, and I will continue to push you to new heights - flap your wings and soar Hawks!

Monday 2/4
1. Review Benchmark Test
2. Edit and Revise Introduction and Paragraphs (homework)
3. Do Vocabulary 11 - 12 (homework)

Tuesday 2/5
1. Revisit Essay
2. Type Conclusion (homework)
3. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 2/6
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary (70 points)
2. Edit and Revise Conclusion
3. Type Full Essay ( All Five Paragraphs) (homework)

Thursday 2/7
1. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
2. Final Peer Edit of Essay
3. Type Final Copy of Essay (homework)

Friday 2/18
1. All Parts of Essay Due
2. Vocabulary 11 – 12 Test
3. Review CAHSEE Test

    *** Extra Credit ***
  Quizlet Due Wednesday