Friday, December 12, 2014

White Elephant Gift Exchange Assignment Today.



Semester Exams are next week according to this schedule:

Monday, December 15th:  1st, 5th/6th/7th, 4th
Tuesday, December 16th:  3rd, 5th/6th/7th, 8th
Wednesday, December 17th:  2nd, 5th/6th/7th, 9th

Please Study!

The following flashcards are on Quizlet for review:

1st Semester Exam Vocabulary

Grammar

Literary/Rhetorical Terms

Please bring your binder and your copy of The Crucible on the day you are schedule to take your exam.







Thursday, December 11, 2014

Vocabulary Test Lists 17 & 18 Today.

If you missed the test, it is your responsibility to take it when you return to class or to make arrangements with me for taking it.

Don't forget:

The White Elephant Gift Exchange Assignment is tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Vocabulary Quiz 18 Today.

Today we went over the 12 Days of Christmas Break Project.  If you were not in class today, it is your responsibility to ask questions about any elements of the project you're not sure about.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Vocabulary Quiz 18 postponed.

Finish reading The Crucible.

Monday, December 8, 2014

This week is the last week of regular classes before semester exams next week

We will not work on any MUG this week.  I collected MUGs 41-52 today.

Semester Exam Schedule:

Monday, December 15th:  1st, 5th/6th/7th, 4th
Tuesday, December 16th:  2nd, 5th/6th/7th, 8th
Wednesday, December 17th:  3rd, 5th/6th/7th, 9th

Don't forget to bring your wrapped gifts by Friday, Dec. 12th for the White Elephant Gift Exchange.

Vocabulary Quiz List 18 tomorrow.  Here are the flashcards.

Vocabulary Test Lists 17 & 18 is Thursday.  Here are the combined flashcards.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Today I distributed the instruction sheet for our White Elephant Gift Exchange.  The writing assignment for this activity will take place on Friday, December 12th, so you will need to bring your wrapped gifts on or before that day.

Gratitude paragraphs due today.

Vocabulary Quiz List 17 today.  If you missed it, you're responsible for taking it when you return to class.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Don't forget that tomorrow your gratitude paragraphs are due.

Vocabulary Quiz 17, which should have been today, will be tomorrow.  Here are the flashcards.

Tomorrow I will be distributing instructions for two different assignments.  If you want a preview, you can find the handouts below.

The White Elephant Gift Exchange will be take place next week and will count as a daily grade this six weeks.

The 12 Days of Christmas Break Project will be due after the Christmas Break and will count as your first major grade for 2nd semester.


Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Because of this week's testing schedule, there will be no MUG this week.

Today and Friday will be the only days we will be on a regular schedule.

Vocabulary Test 15 & 16 test today.  If you missed it, it is your responsibility to take it when you return to school.

Your gratitude paragraphs are due on Friday.