Mr. Annen's English Classes

Jan. 30, 2012

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Students took a vocabulary 10 quiz today. Students also had a chance to view an older version of Romeo and Juliet in order to compare and contrast the two versions and comment on them for an online forum discussion.

Jan. 27, 2012

2012-01-27T08:05:00.001-08:00

Students demonstrated understanding of adverbs in class today with a short adverb exercise online. We read the rest of Act 1:1 from Romeo and Juliet. We watched some of the modern version of the play and talked about whether or not it works for the students. We also talked about vocabulary and collected points for it. Students have a vocab quiz next class.

Flipping Classes Article

2012-01-25T10:13:00.001-08:00

My View: Flipped classrooms give every student a chance to succeed http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/18/my-view-flipped-classrooms-give-every-student-a-chance-to-succeed/ #cnn

FLIPPING-- For those curious

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Created by Knewton and Column Five Media

Jan. 25, 2012

2012-01-25T05:03:00.001-08:00

Students are going to be given videos to watch in class that I want them to review at home if possible. They are meant to give instruction so that I can answer questions in class and help them understand the concept. This is called FLIPPING. It will benefit most of our students! We are starting Adverbs!!! Students will be reading Romeo and Juliet in class too. Students are learning MLA style formatting for essays. And, as always, vocabulary is an ongoing topic in my class.

Jan. 23, 2012

2012-01-23T07:56:00.000-08:00

WELCOME TO SECOND SEMESTER!

Today we talked about Shakespeare! We talked about MLA formatting for research papers. Students are to define vocabulary 10 for next class. VOCAB 10

CONCESSION CONCISE
CONDENSE CONDITIONAL
CONFERENCE CONFIRM
CONFISCATE CONFORM
CONFUSION CONGESTION
CONSCIENCE CONSCIOUS
CONSEQUENCE CONSEQUENTLY
CONSISTENT

Jan. 16, 2012

2012-01-17T08:08:00.001-08:00

Students took a short quiz on DeathWatch today. Students also wrote up a review for the final exam. It will include an essay, vocabulary, and grammar sentences.

Jan. 12, 2012

2012-01-13T10:38:00.000-08:00

Students wrote an essay for class today about the positives or negatives of facebook. Students need to finish Deathwatch for a short quiz and prepare for exams by looking at vocabulary and grammar from the semester. Have a great long weekend!

Jan. 10, 2012

2012-01-10T08:11:00.001-08:00

Students did a free write today to start class. We talked about adjectives today. Students should have a review sheet for a quiz on Deathwatch Friday and Monday. Students need to finish reading the book over the next couple of days.

Jan. 6 and 9

2012-01-10T05:52:00.001-08:00

Students did some reading of DeathWatch. I would like them to complete the book by the end of this week or the beginning of next week. There are two worksheets on adjectives that students are to complete for Tuesday and Wednesday. We did some describing of interesting pictures in class. Students should be studying vocabulary for their final exam.

Jan. 5 2012

2012-01-05T09:31:00.001-08:00

Students read some of Deathwatch in class and finished up their list for vocabulary on the exam. We talked about adjectives and students are doing an online reading to identify them and critique them.

January 4, 2012

2012-01-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

Students are starting to prepare for finals. They were asked to write down words that they missed on vocabulary quizzes all semester so that they can work on sentences for them. They will have to write sentences with them on their final. Students are also finishing up DeathWatch for the next couple of weeks. All quizzes and writings need to be made up before exams or they will be marked as missing in the gradebook.

Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15

2011-12-14T10:50:00.001-08:00

Students wrote four paragraphs of an essay today in class. They were assigned to read chapter seven of DeathWatch and to complete vocabulary nine sentences for their next class.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 13 and 14

2011-12-13T16:50:00.000-08:00

Today was catch up day with EDPs going on the last two and a half weeks. Students need to read chapter seven in Deathwatch for homework.

Blended Learning 12-8

2011-12-08T05:52:00.001-08:00

Students are finishing up their four year plans. They have to also complete definitions for vocab 9 as well as reading DeathWatch chapter 6.

Blended 12-5

2011-12-05T07:20:00.000-08:00

Read chapter 5 of DeathWatch. There is a make up preposition quiz on moodle. Some of the sentences will have more than one preposition. Do not identify the entire phrase or phrases. Only the preposition or prepositions in each sentence should be identified. Vocab 8 quiz should have been taken.

Blended 12-1

2011-12-01T07:43:00.001-08:00

Be sure and take vocab 8 quiz.
Read Chapter 4 of DeathWatch

Check Moodle for a make up quiz for prepositions in the near future.

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 28 and 29

2011-11-28T10:47:00.001-08:00

For the next three weeks students will be working on EDPs with Mrs. Arteaga. They will have more to do on their own but it will be with flexible deadlines. Students need to check moodle every day in case something new pops up. I will be assigning homework for students to read/complete.

Tuesday and Monday, Nov. 22 and 28

2011-11-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

Students took a pop quiz today on prepositions and then were able to decide if they wanted to score the quiz or take another based on their performance. We also have homework in the form of vocabulary 8 sentences. Finally, students read chapter 2 of DeathWatch.

Nov. 18 and 21

2011-11-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

Students today did some searching for prepositions used in ways they otherwise wouldn't expect. They also started a new vocab assignment with number eight. Finally, students are to complete chapter one of Deathwatch.

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17 and 18

2011-11-17T07:35:00.001-08:00

Students took a quiz on Hunger Games today. They also wrote an essay online that was automatically graded for them. Finally, students were to email Mr. Annen their photostories.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 15 and 16

2011-11-17T07:34:00.001-08:00

Students took their vocabulary 7 quiz after an extensive review. They tried to finish up their photostories, and they also did a lot of practice with prepositions.

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 14 and 15

2011-11-14T09:35:00.000-08:00

Today students were prepared for vocabulary 7 quiz. Students took their SRI to determine reading levels. And, finally students spent time working on their photostory projects. Homework: Study vocab for the quiz next time.

Nov. 10 and 11, Thursday and Friday

2011-11-10T11:02:00.000-08:00

Today we worked on projects that are being created in photostory using digital cameras and laptops. The students are creating stills of pictures that are representative of prepositional phrases. We've talked about this in class and they will receive a paper with the rubric early next week. We also talked about Hunger Games for a bit. Students need to complete the vocabulary sentences that are for vocabulary 7 for homework.

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 9

2011-11-09T10:59:00.001-08:00

Today we spent a long time working on prepositions. Students worked through them with demonstrations and interactions. We also talked about a new project that the students will complete using digital media and their computers. Hunger Games questions will be addressed next class too.

Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7

2011-11-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

Students worked on questions for Hunger Games today. They also worked on review for prepositions. These are due next class.

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 2 and 3

2011-11-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

Today we took vocab 6 quiz. Students also turned in an introduction that was written at home. We read two chapters of Hunger Games. The introduction was about limiting web access for students. The exact prompt is on my site at www.mrannen.weebly.com

Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov.1 and 2

2011-11-01T08:08:00.000-07:00

Today we started by handing in vocabulary squares and making sure students have the correct words for sentences. Vocabulary quiz 6 will be next class. We read two chapters in Hunger Games so that we can finish that this week. Finally, students wrote down many prepositions and a prompt for an essay introduction. Students are to write the introduction for homework and be prepared for their quiz.

Friday and Monday, Oct. 28 and 31

2011-10-28T09:05:00.000-07:00

Students completed a word game to start class today. Students completed vocab sentences. We read chapter 21 of Hunger Games. Quizzes were handed back too.

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28

2011-10-28T09:04:00.000-07:00

Students did some reviewing for their quiz online today with a program called SOCRATIVE. We took the verb quiz. We read chapter 20 in Hunger Games. Students need their vocab finished for next class.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 25 and 26

2011-10-25T10:53:00.001-07:00

Today students took a poll in class concerning the book we are reading. We went over some verb sheets and talked about a quiz next class. We read Hunger Games Chapter 19. Students also have a vocabulary assignment to find a picture for each word and print out the paper for next class.

Blogging! (This is why I want my students blogging)

2011-10-25T08:50:00.001-07:00

1.They have an actual audience to write for. The writing is no longer just for me but the whole world. When we write science diaries, we have scientists write back to us and push their questioning skills. When students write about a book they are reading, other students ask them questions and give them more recommendations. When students go on vacations they write to us to tell us all about it. You get the idea.
2.You can track their writing progress. I have always had them keep track of their writing in their binders but invariable papers got lost. Here I can see their growth, print it out and hand it to them. I can have them focus on specific skills, just like regular writing, but they can go in and edit on their own time. They can see their growth and the electronic version seems to appeal to them more.
3.It opens a dialogue. Students have a direct line to their teacher and to anyone else they are connected with. Blogging helps us write back to each other, but great blogging is like a conversation with questions and critique. My students are learning how to engage in written dialogue with topics they care about.
4.It establishes their internet identity in safe manner. Students are getting on the internet earlier and earlier so as teachers it is vital we embrace this opportunity to teach them safety. My students know the safety rules by heart and help each other follow them. By being on the internet and establishing a presence they are actively practicing staying safe rather than just talking about it.
5.They teach each other. Numerous times my students have corrected misconceptions or created new awareness of concepts being taught within our room. They become teachers rather than just students in our classroom and blogging allows them to continue that outside our classroom walls.
6.They are global citizens and global collaborators. We speak of creating global citizens but then forget to actually connect kids with kids. My students know where places in the world are because they speak to kids from those places. We have connections around the world that we can use when we study other places and this year my students will even be working on a project together with another classroom.
7.Transparency. Too often teachers shut their doors to the world rather than sharing the amazing things we concoct along with or students. Blogging opens up that door and shows the whole world what is happening. My students have more than once inspired other teachers to try a project.
8.They become aware of themselves as writers. Students start to create their own essence as a writer first playing around with fonts but then creating tag lines for their blogs and deciding how they want to present themselves to the world as writers. This is powerful at the elementary age.
9.I can easily check in on their learning. When my students blog about a concept I can quickly see whether they are understanding the essential concepts or need another learning opportunity.
10.You give them a voice. Students need a way to express themselves to take ownership of their learning, so through our blog students tell the world their thoughts on education, their learning and their needs. I am a better teacher because of their blogging.

Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 24 and 25

2011-10-24T10:31:00.001-07:00

Students found examples of verbs today in their books. We took vocabulary 5 quiz. Students listened to Hunger Games chapter 18. We have two worksheets for homework that are on Moodle.

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 and 21

2011-10-21T09:04:00.000-07:00

Today students learned some of the nuances of identifying linking verbs. We talked about vocabulary and will take a quiz next time. We read Hunger Games chapter 17. Students wrote (or are writing) another introduction too.

2011-10-21T08:01:00.001-07:00

In some states, legislators have debated whether teenagers should be required to maintain a
“C” grade average in school before receiving a driver’s license. Some people think this would
be a good policy because having passing grades shows that students are responsible enough to
be good drivers. Other people think such a policy would not be appropriate because they see
no relationship between grades in school and driving skills. In your opinion, should teenagers
be required to maintain a “C” average in school before receiving a driver’s license?

Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 19 and 20

2011-10-19T07:46:00.000-07:00

Students completed a couple of vocabulary exercises. We read Hunger Games chapter 16. Students started some linking verb practice.

Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 17 and 18

2011-10-18T03:51:00.001-07:00

Students learned to write intros for an essay today. We talked about linking verbs today. We read a chapter of Hunger Games. We talked about vocab 5 words today.

Thursday and Monday, Oct. 13 and 17

2011-10-18T03:50:00.000-07:00

Students started writing on their blogs today. Please ask your students what a blog looks like and check them out! Students learned/displayed their knowledge of helping verbs today. We also read a chapter in Hunger Games.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11 and 12

2011-10-12T04:35:00.001-07:00

Today students took vocabulary quiz 4. We completed a lesson on verbs. Students wrote their own sentences. We also read a chapter from Hunger Games. Homework is in the form of two worksheets that can be located on Moodle.

Monday and Tuesday, October 10 and 11

2011-10-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

Today we looked at vocabulary words to prepare for the quiz next time. We read Hunger Games chapter 12. Students have homework that is two verb sheets. They are on moodle if you need to check on them. Students are to only write down the verbs for the first exercise and then the last two. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE BY CLICKING ON THE NOOK TO THE RIGHT AND USE ALL OF YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNTS PLEASE:)

PLEASE VOTE AND SPREAD THE WORD!:)

2011-10-07T08:37:00.000-07:00

Mr. Annen is in a contest to win 10 Nook Colors online! Please vote with as many email addresses that you have and pass it on to friends!!! We have until the 20th of October for the chance of getting 10 nook Colors into the classroom to use. Here is the website: http://www.weareteachers.com/ideas/partnerask?grantId=73

Again, we can win 10 Nook Colors to use in the classroom for getting the votes here! I really appreciate your help in this! If you are unsure of what a Nook Color is, I'll post that next:)

Thursday and Friday, October 6 and 7

2011-10-06T07:53:00.001-07:00

Today we started vocabulary 4. Students made a wordle, or need to make one. We read chapter 11 in Hunger Games. Finally, we started verbs.

Homework: Finish vocab 4.

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Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4

2011-10-03T10:50:00.000-07:00

Today we took vocabulary 3 quiz. We also made up for the past noun/pronoun quiz that the students didn't like the format of. Those will be due next class. Finally, we spoke about thesis statements again and will practice them soon.
Homework: Finish noun/pronoun quiz rewrites.

2011-10-03T10:48:00.001-07:00

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Fun Pronoun Videos to Review

2011-10-03T10:44:00.001-07:00

Blog Creation

2011-09-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

We are creating students blogs using blogger for student reflection, writing, and creativity. Students are to use their school email with this. The blog can be named anything that is school appropriate. The blog url needs to be coopersvilleengl9 and then following that should be the student's first and last initials. Do not use your name for the blog. If it won't let you use your first and last initials, use something else like parts of your name. That should be for your url as well as your display name. This should be done by Friday or Monday. It just needs to be set up for now. We will be using it throughout the year. Students are welcome to personalize their blogs as much as they would like but they need to be sure and be school appropriate. Do not use your name on your blog as it takes away from the anonymity of the blog. Good luck and have fun creating your blog!

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29 and 30

2011-09-29T11:05:00.001-07:00

Today we took a noun/pronoun quiz. Students read Hunger Games chapter 9 and students are also creating blogs for school use. They are to use blogger. The next post will address that.

Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 and 29

2011-09-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

Today students took a short quiz on nouns and pronouns. Students are starting to create their own blogs using www.blogger.com for class responses, reflections, and other educational reasons. And, we read some of chapter 9 of Hunger Games in class. Homework: Students should try to just set up a blog.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27 and 28

2011-09-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Today we started with vocabulary 3. We talked about nouns and pronouns. Students read chapter 8 in Hunger Games. Homework: Study nouns/pronouns for quiz next class.

Mythology

2011-09-26T08:07:00.001-07:00

Friday and Monday, Sept. 23 and 26

2011-09-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Students started the class with a brain exercise. We talked about learning targets and kids rated themselves on where they feel they stand on the topics being taught in class so far. Students practiced pronouns again and we are coming up on a noun/pronoun assessment in a few days. Students read Hunger Games chapter 7. And, we started vocabulary 3 today. Homework: Finish vocabulary 3

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22 and 23.

2011-09-23T05:51:00.001-07:00

Students took vocabulary quiz 2 today. We read chapter 6 in Hunger Games. Students wrote a thesis to be graded. Homework: If reading Huck Finn, don't be afraid to ask questions on moodle.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20 and 21

2011-09-20T07:31:00.001-07:00

Today we started with a chapter in Hunger Games. The kids love it! We then moved on to nouns and pronouns. I had the kids model some writing because I wasn't confident with their pronoun use. They did wonderfully. Finally we talked about Huck Finn. I spoke to the classes about why some of the kids should read it. It is not required but it recommended for those interested in Honors English next year. Finally, students made flashcards for their vocab quiz next time. Homework: Flashcards and study vocabulary.

Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 20

2011-09-19T09:03:00.000-07:00

Students read a chapter in Hunger Games. Students had their thesis statements read by Mr. Annen and graded on the spot with immediate feedback. Students received two worksheets to check understanding of nouns and pronouns. For students who didn't have the thesis and received a 0 for homework, they can have it checked for half credit next class. Homework: Complete grammar worksheets for next class.

The Website

2011-09-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

Don't be afraid to email me suggestions to make additions to the website. It's a work in progress. There are some limitations but it seems like a great program. jannen@coopersville.k12.mi.us

New Site

2011-09-15T05:03:00.001-07:00

If you didnt' know, Mr. Annen now has a full website that is ever expanding at www.mrannen.weebly.com

Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 14 and 15

2011-09-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

Today we took our first vocabulary quiz. Students were also introduced to their first writing topic. Homework: If you have a copy of Hunger Games, please bring it in:) Note: Mr. Annen now has a full webpage that is linked to this blog. It is www.mrannen.weebly.com

Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 13

2011-09-13T04:47:00.000-07:00

We started with some madgab thinking games. We talked about specific definitions for the quiz next class on our first set of vocabulary words. We finished chapter 1 of Hunger Games out loud. Students played I Spy in class identifying nouns and types of nouns. Homework: Vocabulary 1 Quiz

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Sept. 9, 2011

2011-09-09T11:05:00.001-07:00

Today students finished reading aloud. Students received credit for vocabulary if it was completed. Some students (if they have phones) still need to sign up for www.remind101.com.

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Reading

2011-09-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

We are trying to get kids more interested in reading!!! I am looking for used copies of all three of The Hunger Games series that you may have or find for really cheap. I am not concerned with the shape of the book. If you would like to donate it, that would be great. If not, I would be willing to purchase it too. Kids can bring it in if they want to donate it to our "Get Kids Reading" collection:) I'm also looking for The Book Thief. Thanks much!

Sept. 7, 2011

2011-09-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today we started vocabulary and students are to write definitions that THEY understand. Students were also assigned to write five sentences using the words designated by row in class. We read aloud for about 20 minutes today. Homework: Finish vocabulary assignment 1

First Day!!!

2011-09-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog! Today was a great first day. We talked about working hard and being positive. Students received several ways to communicate and keep up with my class including twitter (@MrAnnen1), this blog, and remind101. I also would like every parent to establish an email that you check if you don't now. I will be asking students for them over the next few days. The following article is a great read for parents with kids heading back to school this year. http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/06/living/teachers-want-to-tell-parents/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Friday and Tuesday, May 27 and May 31, 2011

2011-05-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

Today we worked on vocabulary 24. We read Midsummer Night's Dream. Students wrote five sentences to finsh up sentences for their final vocabulary. Students also had time to work on xtranormal summaries for Midsummer Night's Dream.

Homework: xtranormal project, vocabulary 24, reading assignemt

Thursday, May 26, 2011

2011-05-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

Today we worked on the site xtranormal for an extended time so that students could come close to completing a project on Midsummer Night's Dream and so our tech department could test our wireless connection. We also wrote some sentences using vocabulary words to show students who to vary sentence structure.

Homework: xtranormal project completion and book writing/reading completion

Monday, May 23, 2011

2011-05-24T05:16:00.001-07:00

Today we read a bit of Misummer Night's Dream out loud and talked about it as we read. The students took vocabulary 23 quiz.

Homework: finish reading book by Friday, June 3 and complete review with parent signature or included review.

Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, 2011

2011-05-19T09:22:00.001-07:00

Today we started with watching some of Midsummer Night's Dream. We talked about vocabulary 23 and prepared for the quiz. Students did some work with commonly confused words on the internet and/or worked on xtranormal or their end of year reading.

Homework: Finish reading your end of the year book in the next week.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

2011-05-19T09:21:00.000-07:00

Today we started vocabulary 23 with several exercises. We also worked on xtranormal and end of the year reading assignments.

Homework: Finish vocabulary 23 exercises for next class.

Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17, 2011

2011-05-16T09:46:00.001-07:00

Today we are reading a bit of Midsummer Night's Dream. We are writing/talking about some of the themes/quotes in the play. Students are also starting to do some work with confusing words in English.

Friday, May 13, 2011

2011-05-16T09:45:00.001-07:00

Today we took vocabulary 22 quiz. We read some of Midsummer Night's Dream. Finally we worked on xtranormal.com to create a summary for the play.

Friday, May 13, 2011

2011-05-13T10:11:00.001-07:00

Today we took vocabulary 22 quiz. Students are learning how to use the site www.xtranormal.com and make up some fun films that demonstrate their understanding of Midsummer Night's Dream. Finally, we read Act 2.2 in Midsummer Night's Dream.

Homework: Make sure you have an xtranormal account by Monday.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 and 12, 2011

2011-05-11T09:27:00.001-07:00

Today we read two scenes from Midsummer Night's Dream. We talked about v.22 and we also started working on xtranormal projects online.

Homework: Study for v.22 quiz and do a short xtranormal sketch for MND 1.1

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T11:08:00.000-07:00

Today we read a scene of Midsummer Night's Dream aloud and talked about vocabulary 22.

Homework: Finish vocabulary 22 worksheet for next class.

Friday, May 6, 2011

2011-05-06T11:03:00.000-07:00

Today we took a test on punctuation in class.

No homework this weekend:)

Thursday and Monday, May 5 and 9, 2011

2011-05-05T05:02:00.001-07:00

Today we wrote a persuasive paper much like the ACT asks students to write. Students also reviewed on moodle for their test on Friday.

Homework: Study for punctuation test-- see moodle.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3 and 4, 2011

2011-05-05T05:00:00.001-07:00

Today we finished a version of Midsummer Night's Dream and then talked about it for a bit. We took vocabulary 21 quiz. Student did some review and we talked about semicolons.

Homework: Review for test on Friday! Commas, Semicolons, and Colons

Monday, May 2, 2011

2011-05-02T10:38:00.001-07:00

Today we started with review of commas. There are a lot of comma exercises on Moodle that students should review and come to seminar if more assistance is needed. We also went over vocabulary 21 in preparation for a quiz next class. Students know that a test is coming as well as a writing and quiz this week.

Homework: Study for vocabulary 21 quiz; study for punctuation test.

Thursday and Friday, April 28 and 29, 2011

2011-05-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

Today we spent some time reading and the kids are really taking to their books well! We talked about colons and we also started vocabulary 21.

Homework: Complete vocabulary 21 exercises.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

2011-04-27T15:38:00.003-07:00

Today we watched a little of Midsummer Summer Night's Dream. We talked about colons and their use. We took vocabulary 20 quiz. Students received a worksheet on colons.

Homework: Complete colon worksheet for next class.

Midsummer Night's Dream Summary

2011-04-26T05:29:00.003-07:00

Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27, 2011

2011-04-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

Today we started with some reading of Midsummer Night's Dream. We did a summary of the play so far and the students learned a bit of note taking. We went over our vocabulary 20 in preparation for a quiz next class. Students made flashcards for the quiz next class. We also did a little bit of comma work online.

Homework: Study vocabulary 20 and complete flashcards. Make sure comparison contrast paper is complete. Vocabulary quiz 20 is next class.

Friday, April 22, 2011

2011-04-22T10:52:00.001-07:00

Today we started with some reading and the students did great! We talked about semicolons and collected some homework. Students also start vocabulary 20 today. Students turned in their finished comparison contrast essays.

Homework: Finish vocabulary 20 worksheet.

Wednesday and Thursday, April 20, 2011

2011-04-20T11:04:00.001-07:00

Today we took vocabulary quiz 19. Students worked on cleaning up their essays. We talked about semicolons and received a worksheet.

Homework: Finish cleaning up essays for Friday and complete semicolon worksheet for Friday.

Tuesday, April 19. 2011

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Today we talked about commas and collected papers. Students spent time editing papers and that seemed to go well! We also went over vocabulary and students have a quiz next time. We also read a section of Midsummer Night's Dream.

Homework: Study vocabulary 19 for quiz next class.

Friday and Monday April 15 and 18

2011-04-15T06:51:00.000-07:00

Today students finished typing their comparison contrast papers and printed them. We spent a long time talking/learning about Midsummer Night's Dream. Students did some reading of the play too. The students received some comma homework.

Homework: Finish vocabulary 19 worksheet, finish comma worksheet pp. 175 &178, print essay (if it didn't get done in class).

Thursday, April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T05:22:00.001-07:00

Today students handed in a comma worksheet. Students learned a little of how the ACT looks for the grammar section. Students typed up some/all of their comparison/contrast papers. Students also received a vocabulary 19 worksheet.

Homework: Finish vocabulary 19 worksheet for next class (synonyms, ex. 1a, ex2, and ex3). Make sure you have a book to read that you LIKE!

Tuesday and Wednesday April 12 and 13

2011-04-12T07:56:00.001-07:00

For this class students ventured to the library to look at and possibly check out books. Please give ideas to kids of books that you may like/love. Students took vocabulary 18 quiz.

Homework: Find a book if you don't have one yet and make sure comma sheets are done for Thursday.

Monday, April 11, 2011

2011-04-11T05:38:00.000-07:00

Today is an A day and students were welcomed back with stories of Spring Break. Mr. Annen had double hernia surgery so I'm going to stay seated in the classroom for a few days:)

We then collected vocabulary 18 homework and talked about book reading. The students have a sheet that parents should read aboout a reading project.
The students had comma worksheets assigned as homework. They students also have a vocab quiz next class.

Homework: Study vocabulary 18, find a book that you will LOVE, complete comma worksheet pp. 173,174, 176(only exercise 1)!

March 30, 2011

2011-03-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

Today we finished up vocabulary 18. The students learned the parameters of how to format a formal essay. We did some reading of the Midsummer Night's Dream. The students need to do some thinking on their own with this. It is expected that they will struggle, and that they will spend time looking up information on this without having it spoon fed to them. Spring Break is a good time to spend some time researching the play.

March 29, 2011

2011-03-29T15:23:00.000-07:00

Today we finished our SRIs, we read the beginnings of Midsummer Night's Dream, and we started vocab 18.