Homework:

1. for Thurs. 12-2- read Alexie from pages 15 to 31 and complete one set of QTIPS using your handout.

QTIPS 2010

2. for Mon 12-6- complete Lincoln Round-Up review sheet (test is also Monday)

Lincoln roundup review 2010

3. for Wed 12-8- 1st edition of short story due.  80% of short story should be finished.  We will peer workshop in class so print out a copy of your 1st edition.

Homework

1. Work on short story for 20 to 30 minutes for Wed 12-1

2. Read pages 15 to 31 in Alexie and complete 1 set of QTIPS for Thu 12-2

QTIPS 2010

3. Lincoln Roundup review and test Mon 12-6

Lincoln roundup review 2010

Homework:

1. Read Alexie’s Diary of a Part-Time Indian pages 1-14

2. Read article on stereotypes and sports mascots

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3. Write a 1/2 page to 1 page response (typed or neatly handwritten) about a) Hatfield’s main point b) Do you agree with Hatfield?  Explain. c) How are American Indians viewed by popular culture?  How does Junior view himself?

Homework:

1. Civil War letter #5 due Monday 11-29 (This is the last one so make it great!)

2. Orange Website Job interest sheet due before Friday 12-3

3. You can still bring in cans!!!  They will be delivered on Dec. 7th!

4. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Homework:

1. TBAS Final essay due Wed 11-24 with drafts and peer edits included

2. Social Justice yellow interest sheet due Wed 11-24

3. Civil War letter #5 due Mon 11-29

• Bring in a can for St. John’s Food Pantry- Tomorrow is the LAST Day
• ‘I’m In Charge of Celebrations’ for Thanksgiving Assembly 10:15-11:15

Homework:

1. TBAS Final essay due Wed 11-24

2. Social Justice yellow worksheet due Wed 11-24

3. Civil War letter #5 due Mon 11-29

4. Turn in TBAS and Lincoln books

• Bring in Cans for St. John’s Food Pantry by Wed 11-24
• ‘I’m in Charge’ Practice during Tue IWP and assembly is Wed 10 to 11

Homework

Due on Monday:

1. Read Lincoln Chapter 7 (finish the book!)  Be quiz ready on chapter 5-7 – events that we’ve discussed (including the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and details about Lincoln’s death).  You will have a short quiz on Monday.

Ongoing:

2. TBAS FINAL draft due Wednesday 11/24 (the half day)

*Note: If I did NOT complete your edits on the TBAS essay, you will each get an edited draft back Monday.

3. Finish filling out the yellow Social Justice form which is due Wed. 11-24

4. Continue reading and preparing for your Civil War Letter #5 – due on the Monday when we return from break, 11/29

Homework:

Due Friday 11/19-

1. Civil War letter #4 (print out 2 copies; we will exchange them in homeroom)

2. Finish up ‘Save the Union’ debate- North 2 and South 2 groups

Ongoing-

1. Fill out yellow Social Justice note sheet by Wed. 11-24

2. Final draft of TBAS essay due Tue. 11-23

• NYU Dance field trip Fri 11-19 9:45-12- BRING BAG LUNCH!
• Bring in cans for Saint John’s Food Pantry!

Homework:

Due Thurs. 11-18

1. Read Lincoln chapter 6 and complete guided notes

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2. Read part four in Civil War book and write letter #4 (due Fri. 11-19)

Homework:

Due Wed. 11-17

1. Fill in ‘Bircle’ plot chart for your new short story

2. Read part 4 in Civil War book (letter #4 due Fri 11-19, letter #5 due Mon. 11-29)

3. Fixed draft of essay with peer edits (if not done already)- Final draft is due Tue 11-23