December 3rd, 2008, posted by fportella
12.3
1. IRB
2. Lit Circles meet tomorrow. Make sure you have your job(s) done.
3. Investigator Job (re: Lit Circles) due Monday.
December 2nd, 2008, posted by fportella
12.2
1. IRB
2. Read the worksheet about Peasants and Serfs I distributed in class.
3. Work on your Lit Circle assignments
4. You can get a head start on this graded Lit Circle assignment which will be due on Monday. We will discuss it in class tomorrow.
November 25th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/25
1. IRB
2. Study for your castle test. Make sure you review the notes we took today during our review session. Know the parts of a castle for PART I of the test.
Part II Essay Questions (as will appear on the test)
(Essay worth 50 points)
Directions: Choose one of the following essay questions (A or B) and answer it in two complete paragraphs. Remember, each paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length. Check for proper spelling, grammar and general proof reading. Please double space and use Times-Roman, 12 point font.
A.
Explain how a castle was both an offensive and defensive military machine. Write two paragraphs - one about how it was offensive and one about how it was defensive.
B.
Lord Kevin castle was attacked by Prince Daffyd and the Welsh. Discuss the siege that took place. Be careful to note the different ways in which the Welsh tired to take over the castle and what they (specifically) hoped to achieve through each of them.
Checklist:
Student explains his/her answer to the question (20 points)
Student uses examples to support his/her point(s) (10 points)
Student checked proofreading (10 points)
Student’s writing is clear and organized (10 points)
November 24th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/24
1. IRB
2. Study for Wednesday’s CASTLE test. There will be two parts of the test.
Part I will include the parts of a castle. Look over your worksheets and make sure you are familiar with the vocab that relates to the physical parts of a castle.
Part II of the test will be an essay. You will get the essay question ahead of time and I will post it on the blog. You will NOT be allowed to bring in notes while you type your essay. We will be at the computer lab typing your response.
November 21st, 2008, posted by fportella
11/21
1. IRB
2. Finish your Grendel stories. I need to see plenty of substantial changes to your tale. I wrote a lot of comments, but you MUST try to add details/elements that you think will improve your story.
3. Bring in your cover illustration. Make sure you have color on this! Use regular (8.5 x 11 paper).
4. Read Beowulf Chapter 15 by Tuesday
5. Literature Circles meet for the first time on Monday. Don’t forget to do your job.
November 20th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/20
1. IRB
2. Revise your Grendel Entries. They’re due on Monday.
3. Read Beowulf chapter 14
4. Write 3 sentences that start:
I am thankful for…
Remember, these sentences will be edited so that we can read them at our Thanksgiving Day assembly.
November 18th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/18
1. IRB
2. Beowulf Chapter 11
3. Bring in your favorite Children’s Book to read to your EK buddy!
4. Last day to bring in a soup can. Don’t get a HW slip for forgetting!
November 12th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/12
1. IRB
2. 2nd Draft of your Grendel Entry due. Make sure you have looked over the checklist, proofread and had the proper header. Double space and print it out BEFORE class starts. If your printer is malfunctioning make sure you print out your work at Homeroom.
November 11th, 2008, posted by fportella
11/18
1. IRB
2. Make sure you have the castle video questions in tomorrow! We’ll cover 2-4 in class. Lynne is showing all 4 videos from 11:30-12:00 on Wednesday in her room.
3. Work on your Grendel Entry. The second draft is due on Thursday! Look over the rubric I gave you to see what you’re being graded on.
4. New Good Words due tomorrow!