Activities for week thirteen 12/2 - 12/6 - 2013

We are finishing Fahrenheit 451 this week, and Robert Strauss stated, "Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired - you quit when the gorilla is tired." For you this means you need to put in a good week in on Fahrenheit 451 if you want success in this unit. Also please check your S.S.Reading Points.

Monday 12/2
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Glossary Terms Test
3. Do Vocabulary 3 and 4 (homework)

Tuesday 12/3
1. Review Fahrenheit (in Groups)
2. See Fahrenheit 451
3. Finish Vocabulary 3 and 4 (homework)

Wednesday 12/4
1. Review and Grade Vocabulary
2. See Fahrenheit 451
3. Read S.S.R. Book (homework)

Thursday 12/5
1. Fahrenheit 451 Final Test (200 points)
2. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
3. Titles Worksheet (homework)

Friday 12/6
1. Vocabulary 3 and 4 Test
2. Review Titles Worksheet (SPATS)
3. Practice CAHSEE Test
4. Find a Partner for Dialogue in Antigone (homework)

                  *** Extra Credit ***
1. Quizlet Vocabulary Cards - Due Wednesday
2. Also Test Corrections - Due Tuesday

Activities for week twelve 11/18 - 11/22 - 2013

The first step in teachability is learning to listen. Henry David Thoreau wrote, "It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and one to hear." Being a good listener helps us to know people better, to learn what they have learned, and to show them that we value them as individuals. I and Ms. Davilla value you as a student - come and talk to us, so we can know you better and help you more. As the old saying goes, "There's a reason you have one mouth but two ears." Please come and help us to use our ears. If your grade is not what you want I would definitely see Ms. Davilla.

Monday 11/18
1. Review Tests
2. Vocabulary Lesson 1 and 2 (homework)
3. Quizlet (extra credit)

Tuesday 11/19
1. Review All Fahrenheit 451 Worksheets (in Groups)
2. Journal: ”Integrity” What are you building?
3. Finish Vocabulary (homework)

Wednesday 11/20
1. Test on Fahrenheit 451
2. Review Vocabulary
3. Study Fahrenheit 451 Glossary Terms (homework)

Thursday 11/21
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Vocabulary Pretest
2. Lecture: Ideas About the Novel 
3. Study, Study, Study (homework)

Friday 11/22
1. Vocabulary 1 and 2 Test
2. Finish Lecture: Ideas About the Novel 
3. Review Fahrenheit 451 Test
4. Glossary Terms Test Monday (homework) 
    
*** Extra Credit ***
1. Can Food Drive
2. Vocabulary Test Corrections (Due Thursday or before)
3. Quizlet Vocabulary Cards (Due Thursday)

Activities for week eleven 11/12 - 11/15 - 2013

My childhood idol Willie Mays said, "What you are thinking, what shape your mind is in, is what makes the biggest difference of all." As we approach the holidays let's remember all we have and use all of our opportunities to get the most out of ourselves, and help those we can. If your grade is still not what you want you need to see Ms Davilla, so that she can help you earn what you want. We also are in the school wide can food drive which is an extra credit opportunity for you, the deadline is Friday morning.

Tuesday 11/12
1. Review all Vocabulary Cards (extra credit - all cards rubber banded in separate stacks)
2. Review Tests
3. See Fahrenheit 451 
4. Read and Study (homework)

Wednesday 11/13
1. Part Three Test
2. Review all Vocabulary
3. See Fahrenheit 451
4. Study Glossary Terms (homework)

Thursday 11/14
1. Vocabulary Final (all prefixes - unlocking work meanings)
2. Read SSR Book
3. Study Glossary Terms (homework)

Friday 11/15
1. Practice CAHSEE Test
2. See Fahrenheit 451
3. Review all Fahrenheit 451 for Finals  (homework)

                *** Extra Credit ***
*** Food Drive *** Three cans = one point
Also test corrections for Idioms Tests (Due Wednesday)

Activities for week ten 11/4 - 11/8 - 2013

As we finish the First Quarter most of you have done a nice job. So, finish this quarter strong understanding this truth: spectacular achievement comes from unspectacular preparation. There are no standing ovations for studying or doing homework, just self-respect, and higher scores. Finally please make sure you check your grade on Aeries, and if you are not sure about something please see Ms. Davilla.

Monday 11/4
1. Idiom 1 - 4 Test
2. Review Root Words 4 Test
3. Review All Capitalization Rules
4. “Strategies for Unlocking Word Meaning” (homework)

Tuesday 11/5
1. Capitalization and Titles Tests
2. Review all Vocabulary
3. See Fahrenheit 451
4. Study, Study, Study (homework)

Wednesday 11/6
1. Grade Reading Guide Three
2. Review Vocabulary Worksheet
3. Do Setting , Inference, and Conflict Packet (homework)
4. Study Idioms and Vocabulary (homework)

Thursday 11/7
1. Idiom 1 - 6 Test
2. Vocabulary Practice Test
3. Questions on Fahrenheit 451
4. See Fahrenheit 451

Friday 11/8
1. Vocabulary Test
2. Review Tests
3. Finish Fahrenheit 451 Packet (homework)

                *** Extra Credit ***
Test Corrections for Roots Four (Due Tuesday)
All Idioms in Notebook done correctly and neat (Due Monday 11/4)
Capitalization Test Corrections (Due Monday 11/11)

Life is what you make it. What are you making?