Activities for week four 2nd semester 2/24 - 2/28 - 2014

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.


Monday 2/24
1. Review Tests
2. Review and Discuss the Constitution Test
3. Practice CAHSEE Test

Tuesday 2/25
1. Review CAHSEE Test
2. Read and Discuss “Women’s Rights” 394-399
3. Review Vocabulary 11- 14 (homework)

Wednesday 2/26
1. Vocabulary Bee
2. Lecture: Objectives of To Kill a Mockingbird
3. See A Fearful Symmetry
4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird (homework)

Thursday 2/27
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 2/28
1. Vocabulary 11 – 14 Test
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Chapters 1 – 3 Worksheets Due Monday (homework)

* Please check Aeries and know your grade. *

           *** See me about extra credit***

Activities for week three second semester 2/18 - 2/21 - 2014

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 turn in two sets of Quizlet vocabulary cards for twenty points (due Thursday).

Tuesday 2/18  Hearing and Vision Testing
1. Review Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Edit and Revise Antigone Essay
3. Type Final Copy of Antigone Essay (homework)
4. Review or Finish Vocabulary 13 - 14

Wednesday 2/19
1.*** Antigone Essay Due (all parts) ***
2. Review and Grade Vocabulary 13 - 14 (70 points)
3. See Rosa Parks video clip
4. Read “Montgomery Boycott” Pages 124 - 133 (homework)

Thursday 2/20
1. Vocabulary 13 - 14 Test (100 points)
2. Read and Discuss “Montgomery Boycott” (homework study for test)
3. Do Practice CAHSEE Test (homework)

Friday 2/21
1. Test on “Montgomery Boycott”
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 2nd semester 2/11 - 2/14 - 2014

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!

Tuesday 2/11
1. Review Vocabulary Test
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Edit and Revise Introduction and Body Paragraphs (homework)

Wednesday 2/12
1. Read Sample Essay and Revisit Essays
2. Type Conclusion (homework)
3. Do Practice CAHSEE Test (homework)

Thursday 2/13
1. Review and do Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Edit and Revise Conclusion
3. Type Full Essay ( All Five Paragraphs) (homework)

Friday 2/14
1. Start Vocabulary 13 - 14
2. Final Peer Edit of Essay
3. Type Final Copy of Essay (homework)

    *** Extra Credit ***
1. Vocabulary 11 -12 Quizlet Cards Due Tuesday
2. Test Corrections Due Wednesday 

Activities for first week second semester 2/3 - 2/7 - 2014

Orator, attorney, and political leader William Jennings Bryan said, "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." I hope you choose to work hard and work smart in our class. If you need help I will always be here. Remember when you are absent you need to make up your reading time and tests in the morning (7:25 am), and also have a readmit. Please let's get off to a great start.

Monday 2/3
1. Review First Semester Final
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. Do Vocabulary 11 - 12 (homework)

Tuesday 2/4
1. Practice CAHSEE Test
2. Usage Problems Worksheet
3. Discuss Antigone Essay
4. Write Thesis and Bubble Cluster (homework)
5. Finish Vocabulary 11 - 12

Wednesday 2/5
1. Grade and Review Vocabulary 11 - 12 (70 points)
2. Review Thesis and Bubble Cluster3. Write Antigone Outline (homework)

Thursday 2/6
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
2. Practice CAHSEE Test
3. List S.S.R. Books on Portfolio4. Type Antigone Introduction (homework)

Friday 2/7
1. Vocabulary 11 - 12 Test (100 points)
2. Edit and Revise Antigone Introduction (type second copy with Body Paragraphs) (homework)

********** Extra Credit ***********
See me for a project on renting an apartment.