Homework

Mrs. Matheny's Humanities Home Page

Homework is posted on the walls of the classroom during class in two places, and students are given time and expected to write it in their planner as I announce it verbally before leaving class each day. As a way that parents can "trust and verify" assignments and due dates, I will also post them here. I will do my best to post homework before I leave school each day.

The Week of 6/8-12 and 6/15-17

All students should be prepared to present their Decade when they are scheduled to do so. Groups will need to turn in a typed script and their timeline when they present. Other than that, there will be no additional homework assignments.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, 6/12: Eighth Grade Cruise Field Trip

Monday, 6/15: During School: Locker cleanout (bring a plastic bag!), 8th grade promotion practice in the gym at BLMS, yearbooks distributed (have all your fines paid in advance!). Dismissal will be at 10:27 A.M.

8th Grade Promotion: 7:00 PM at Skyline High School :)

Tuesday, 6/16: Spring Fling ... Dismissal will be at 10:27 A.M.

Wednesday, 6/17: Awards Assembly ... Dismissal will be at 9:42 A.M.

Homework for the week of 6/1- 6/5

Monday	LA: Students should work with their groups and make progress on their decades assignment. Part I and Part II (individual work) are due on Friday, 6/5. Group Lesson Plans for Part III are due on Wednesday, and scripts are due on the day students present. Presentation days were announced today in class. All OR assignments for trimester three are due on Wednesday, June 3rd. No exceptions will be made to this deadline. SS: The Civil War final exam is Tuesday, 6/2. Students will need to turn in their Civil War notes and their Civil War study guides tomorrow before the test.
Tuesday	LA: All OR assignments for trimester three are due on Wednesday, June 3rd. No exceptions will be made to this deadline. Students should work with their groups and make progress on their decades assignment. Lesson plans for Part III are due at the end of class on Wednesday. Part I and II are due at the beginning of class on Friday. SS: None.
Wednesday	* Grades were updated today.* LA: Students should work with their groups and make progress on their decades assignment. For third and fifth hour, lesson plans for Part III are due at the end of class on Wednesday. Part I and II are due at the beginning of class on Friday. SS: Bring back your Call to Freedom textbook on Thursday or Friday of this week to avoid a fine.
Thursday	LA: Students should work with their groups and make progress on their decades assignment. Part I and II are due at the beginning of class on Friday. SS: Bring back your Call to Freedom textbook on Thursday or Friday of this week to avoid a fine. Extra Credit (for SS) Epitaph assignments are due on Friday (15 points).
Friday	All eighth graders should be ready to present on their decades presentation date. Rubrics for the presentation were distributed earlier this week and reviewed in class. Props/food/etc. can be dropped off in P7 from 7:15-7:30 A.M. on the day of your presentation, and must be taken home the same day (or 20 points will be subtracted from your final project grade). On the day of your presentation, you must have a printed copy of your script for Mrs. Matheny and must have your timeline completed. There will be no time to print on presentation days.

Homework for the week of 5/26- 5/29

Monday	No School: Memorial Day Thanks to all who have served for our country!
Tuesday	1st LA: Lesson 7 Vocabulary quiz Friday. Have a parent or guardian sign your O.R. log and bring your OR novel to class tomorrow. 3rd/5th LA: 40 note cards for parts one and two of your decades project are due on Friday at the beginning of class. You will have two further class periods in the computer lab. SS: Students should complete Civil War Journal #8 (Surrender at Appomattox ) for Wednesday's class.
Wednesday	1st LA: Lesson 7 Vocabulary quiz Friday. 3rd/5th LA: 40 note cards for parts one and two of your decades project are due on Friday at the beginning of class. SS: Students should complete Civil War Journal #9 (Lincoln's Assassination) for Wednesday's class. Civil War Journals will be due on Monday, June 1 at the beginning of class. A rubric was distributed and reviewed in class last week and should be glued inside your journal.
Thursday	1st LA: Lesson 7 Vocabulary quiz Friday. Complete the "Against All Hope" reading for tomorrow's class, and bring the reading with you to class on Friday. 3rd/5th LA: 40 note cards for parts one and two of your decades project are due on Friday at the beginning of class. All LA classes: All OR assignments for trimester three are due on June 3rd. No exceptions will be made to this deadline. SS: Students should complete the "O Captain, My Captain" poem comprehension and analysis guide for tomorrow's class. Civil War journals are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
Friday	1st LA: Students should finish the "Against All Hope" reading/analysis questions for Monday. 3rd/5th LA: Decades preparation and research. Refer to your list of due dates on the assignment packet to stay on top of your group's work. Do not procrastinate! Set goals for your group and yourself and make your own deadlines! SS: Complete the Civil War study guide for Monday's class. Your Civil War final exam will be on Tuesday, 6/2. Civil War journals are due at the beginning of class on Monday. A rubric was distributed and reviewed in class last week and should be glued inside your journal.

Homework for the week of 5/18- 5/22

Monday	LA: Students must complete their Of Mice and Men literary analysis essay for Tuesday's class. Students should have a parent or guardian sign their editor's guide. Completed essays will include: Rubric Double-spaced final draft Editor's Guide Edited Rough Draft SS: Students should complete Journal #6: Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation for Wednesday's class. Students can use page 594-595 and page 606 in their textbook to complete the journal entry.
Tuesday	LA: Have a parent or guardian sign your O.R. log for Wednesday's class. All OR assignments for trimester three are due on June 3rd. No exceptions will be made to this deadline. SS: Students should finish the "Civil War Women" paragraphs for Thursday's class.
Wednesday	LA: No homework. SS: Students should finish the "Civil War Women" paragraphs for Thursday's class.
Thursday	1st Hour LA: Students should complete activities A-C in the Lesson 7 Vocabulary Packet. 3rd and 5th Hour LA: Students should critically read and highlight the Decades project description packet. Students should get a parent or guardian's signature on their project contract for tomorrow's class. SS: Students should complete Civil War Journal Entry #7 (Gettysburg) for tomorrow's class.
Friday	1st Hour LA: Students should complete activities D-E in the Lesson 7 Vocabulary Packet for Tuesday's class. 3rd and 5th Hour LA: Students should determine who/what they will research for the Part I and Part II of the Decades project, and should bring a pack of note cards to use in class during research time next week. SS: Students should complete the Civil War Battle Map for Tuesday's class.

Homework for the week of 5/11- 5/15

Monday	LA: Students should complete the rest of the commentary packet for tomorrow's class. Students must bring their Of Mice and Men novels to class tomorrow. SS: Students should complete Civil War Journal Entry #3 (War at Sea) for Tuesday's class.
Tuesday	LA: Students should complete an outline of the first two body paragraphs of their Of Mice and Men literary analysis essay for Thursday's class. Students should have a parent or guardian sign their O.R. Log and bring their O.R. book to class on Wednesday. SS: No homework.
Wednesday	*Grades were updated today in Family Access.* If you bring in a box of tissues to Mrs. Matheny, she'll give you a life skill award for cooperation and initiative! LA: Students should complete an outline of the first two body paragraphs of their Of Mice and Men literary analysis essay for Thursday's class. This will be challenging and require time and thought!!! SS: Complete Journal #4 (The Universe of Battle: 1862) for Thursday's class.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete an outline of the third body paragraph for their Of Mice and Men literary analysis essay for Friday's class. We will have a class period to type drafts tomorrow, and a double-spaced, edited draft of the whole essay will be due on Monday. SS: Students should read the "Andersonville Prison" reading and answer the analysis questions in complete sentences for Friday's class.
Friday	LA: Students should prepare a double-spaced draft of their Of Mice and Men essay for Monday's class. SS: Students should complete Journal #5 (Andersonville Prison) for Monday's class.

Homework for the week of 5/04- 5/08

Monday	LA: Students should read chapter four in OM&M and should complete the reading analysis questions for Tuesday's class. SS: Civil War Regiments should complete their esprit d'corps (nametags, battle flags, and battle cries) for the beginning of tomorrow's class. Be sure to bring your Civil War journal to class tomorrow. CBA Constitutional Issues Persuasive Research Paper Rewrites are due on Tuesday, May 5th.
Tuesday	LA: Students should have a parent or guardian sign their O.R. log for Wednesday's class. All O.R. book talks and write-ups for trimester III are due on June 3rd. Students should read chapter five and six in OM&M and should complete the reading analysis questions for Thursday's class. SS: Students should complete the Civil War map activity for Wednesday's class.
Wednesday	LA: Students should read chapter five and six (finish the novel) in OM&M and should complete the reading analysis questions for Thursday's class. SS: Students should complete Civil War journal entry #1 (Fort Sumter) for tomorrow's class. Students should underline five excellent and academic facts and include, at minimum, two vocabulary words from the back of the journal prompt.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete #7-12 in the commentary packet for tomorrow's class. Students must bring their Of Mice and Men novels to class tomorrow. SS: Students should read "Seeing the Elephant" and should highlight important facts and supporting details on their copy of the article for tomorrow's class.
Friday	LA: Students should complete #13-22 in the commentary packet for tomorrow's class. Students must bring their Of Mice and Men novels to class tomorrow. SS: Students should complete Civil War Journal Entry #2 (Bull Run I/Manassas) for Monday's class.

Homework for the week of 4/27- 5/01

Monday	LA: Highlight all passages that relate to "setting" in chapter one (p. 1-16) of your copy of the novel. Next, answer the chapter one discussion questions in phrases or sentences. Include a quote with as many answers as you can, but a quote is required for questions three and six. For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Complete the second half of the Road to the Civil War study guide for tomorrow's test. If you have questions about the test, come to see me tomorrow morning before school to clarify.
Tuesday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. Remember, all the forms you need can be found on the Outside Reading link on the left side of this page. Students should complete the Scene vs. Setting illustration for Friday's class. Students should have a parent or guardian sign their O.R. log for tomorrow's class. SS: No homework. CBA Constitutional Issues Persuasive Research Paper Rewrites are due on Tuesday, May 5th. A conference with Mrs. Matheny is required. The original paper and rubric must be turned in with the rewrite in order for the rewrite to be accepted.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete the Scene vs. Setting illustration for Friday's class. A scoring guide was included on the original assignment. The final day that Outside Reading book talks and write-ups will be accepted for Trimester III is June 3, 2009. SS: Students should read the first half of the "Civil War" packet and should make a list five of the most shocking and important facts that they learn while reading. CBA Constitutional Issues Persuasive Research Paper Rewrites are due on Tuesday, May 5th. A conference with Mrs. Matheny is required. The original paper and rubric must be turned in with the rewrite in order for the rewrite to be accepted.
Thursday	LA: Students should read chapter two in Of Mice and Men and should highlight all the literary devices (simile, metaphor, irony, hyperbole, etc.) in the chapter. Students should also answer the chapter two questions for Friday's class. Students should complete the Scene vs. Setting illustration for Friday's class. A scoring guide was included on the original assignment. The final day that Outside Reading book talks and write-ups will be accepted for Trimester III is June 3, 2009. SS: Students should complete the C.W. character sheet for tomorrow's class. Students should also read the second half of the "Civil War" packet and should continue their list by adding five more of the most shocking and important facts that they learn while reading. They can turn in their list either Friday or Monday. CBA Constitutional Issues Persuasive Research Paper Rewrites are due on Tuesday, May 5th.
Friday	LA: Students should read chapter three in Of Mice and Men and should highlight all examples of slang and dialect in the chapter. Students should also answer the chapter three questions for Monday's class. SS: Students should read "A Divided Nation/Americans Fighting Americans" and should answer the accompanying questions for class on Monday. Students should finish their list of ten shocking facts about the "Civil War" reading for Monday as well.

Homework for the week of 4/20- 4/24

Monday	LA: Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. No homework. There will be a vocabulary quiz over Lesson 6 vocab. words on Thursday, 3/23. For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Slavery and Abolitionism Posters are due on Tuesday at the beginning of class. There will be no further time in class to work.
Tuesday	LA: Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Students should have a parent or guardian sign their Outside Reading log for Wednesday's class. There will be a vocabulary quiz over Lesson 6 vocab. words on Thursday, 3/23. SS: Students should finish the Underground Railroad activity for tomorrow's class.
Wednesday	LA: There will be a vocabulary quiz over Lesson 6 vocab. words on Thursday, 3/23. SS: Students should read 18.1 (p. 552-557) in their Call to Freedom textbook and should answer section review questions #1-4 on page 557.
Thursday	LA: Students must bring their copy of Of Mice and Men to class tomorrow to earn ten points for being prepared. SS: Students should read 18.2 in their Call to Freedom textbook and should complete the Main Ideas Activities worksheet for tomororw's class.
Friday	LA: Students should complete the "Opinionaire" activity and read chapter one of Of Mice and Men for Monday's class. (They do not need to complete the attached questions for chapters one and two ... yet.) For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Students should use their notes and Call to Freedom Textbook to complete page one of their 'Road to the Civil War' study guide. The test over the Road to the Civil War will be on Tuesday, April 28th.

Homework for the week of 4/13- 4/17

Monday	LA: Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Students should complete vocabulary lesson #6 activity A-C for Tuesday's class. For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Students should bring their Call to Freedom text to class until further notice. Students must turn in their CBA persuasive research paper by Tuesday, 4/14, if they did not turn it in before break. Students should read 13.1 in Call to Freedom and answer #1-4 on page 403 for Tuesday's class in complete sentences.
Tuesday	LA: Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. For Thursday, students should complete the "Chasing the Sun" WASL practice packet. For Wednesday, students should have a parent or guardian sign their O.R. log and should bring their O.R. book to class. SS: Students should finish the 13.2/3 Main Ideas activities for Wednesday's class.
Wednesday	LA: Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. For Thursday, students should complete the "Chasing the Sun" WASL practice packet. For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Students should read 14.1 (p. 424-427) and answer section review questions #1-4 on page 427 for Thursday.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete vocabulary lesson #6 activity D-E for Monday's class. There will be a quiz over the list on Thursday, 4/24. Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. SS: No homework.
Friday	LA: Students should complete vocabulary lesson #6 activity D-E for Monday's class. There will be a quiz over the list on Thursday, 4/24. Students must bring $8 (cash or check made out to BLMS) to Ms. Rapoza in the bookkeeper's office by Friday to purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. For Outside Reading, students must have turned in one book talk and one write up by Mid-Trimester 3, which is Wednesday, April 29th. SS: Slavery and Abolitionism poster projects are due on Tuesday of next week. Students will have 25 minutes to work on the poster in class on Monday.

Homework for the week of 3/30- 4/3

Monday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: Students should finish reading "Flowers for Algernon" for Monday and should complete the critical thinking questions on the blue handout for Tuesday, 3/31. http://www.oenglish.com/flowers_for_algernon1.htm There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #2 on Thursday, 4/2. 15 points of extra credit will be awarded for seeing the Of Mice and Men play at the Seattle Public Theater and then bringing in your ticket stub. See my home page for details. SS: The final CBA persuasive research paper project is due on Friday, 4/3 OR Tuesday, 4/14 (students can choose to turn it in before or after Spring Break). Rubrics were reviewed in class today and should be turned in with the final project.
Tuesday	LA: Students should complete "The Lottery" short story reading questions for Thursday's class using the website http://www.americanliterature.com/Jackson/SS/TheLottery.html There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #2 on Thursday, 4/2. Have a parent or guardian sign your O.R. log and bring your O.R. book to class on Wednesday. SS: The final CBA persuasive research paper project is due on Friday, 4/3 OR Tuesday, 4/14 (students can choose to turn it in before or after Spring Break). Rubrics were reviewed in class Monday and should be turned in with the final project.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete "The Lottery" short story reading questions for Thursday's class using the website http://www.americanliterature.com/Jackson/SS/TheLottery.html There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #2 on Thursday, 4/2. SS: Students should edit the draft of their CBA essay using the standard or challenge editor's guide for tomorrow's class period. The final CBA persuasive research paper project is due on Friday, 4/3 OR Tuesday, 4/14 (students can choose to turn it in before or after Spring Break). Rubrics were reviewed in class Monday and should be turned in with the final project.
Thursday	LA: No homework. SS: The final CBA persuasive research paper project is due on Friday, 4/3 OR Tuesday, 4/14 (students can choose to turn it in before or after Spring Break). Rubrics were reviewed in class Monday and should be turned in with the final project. Students must have a parent signature on the final check sheet and the editor's guide to earn full credit.
Friday	LA: No homework. SS: Students have no homework unless they haven't turned in their CBA persuasive research paper, which is due on Tuesday, 4/14.

Homework for the week of 3/23-27

Monday	LA: There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #1 on Thursday, 3/26. SS: CBA Preparation/Research packets are due on Thursday at the end of class. Stay on top of this project! Use your time well!
Tuesday	LA: Have a parent or guardian sign your Trimester III O.R. log and bring your O.R. book for Wednesday. There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #1 on Thursday, 3/26. 15 points of extra credit will be awarded for seeing the Of Mice and Men play at the Seattle Public Theater and then bringing in your ticket stub. See my home page for details. SS: CBA Preparation/Research packets are due on Thursday at the end of class. If you don't understand what you're doing, it is your responsibility to come see me before or after school or during research time to ask for clarification. :)
Wednesday	LA: There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #1 on Thursday, 3/26. 15 points of extra credit will be awarded for seeing the Of Mice and Men play at the Seattle Public Theater and then bringing in your ticket stub. See my home page for details. SS: CBA Preparation/Research packets are due on Thursday at the end of class. If you don't understand what you're doing, it is your responsibility to come see me before or after school or during research time to ask for clarification.
Thursday	LA: Complete one of the two options for CBA list 2 vocabulary for Friday's class. There will be a vocabulary quiz over CBA list #2 on Thursday, 4/2. 15 points of extra credit will be awarded for seeing the Of Mice and Men play at the Seattle Public Theater and then bringing in your ticket stub. See my home page for details. SS: CBA Introductory paragraph outlines are due on Friday.
Friday	Report Cards for Trimester II were distributed to students during sixth hour today. LA: Students should finish reading "Flowers for Algernon" for Monday and should complete the critical thinking questions on the blue handout for Tuesday, 3/31. http://www.oenglish.com/flowers_for_algernon1.htm SS: Students should complete their CBA persuasive essay outline for Monday's class. The final CBA persuasive research paper project is due on Friday, 4/3 OR Tuesday, 4/14 (students can choose to turn it in before or after Spring Break).

Homework for the week of 3/16-20

Monday	LA: Bring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer novels to class to be checked in Tuesday. Fines for the novel will be written on Friday if it is not turned in. SS: Students should complete "The Last Chunk of the West" section of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Tuesday.
Tuesday	LA: Have a parent or guardian sign your Trimester III O.R. log and bring your O.R. book for Wednesday. Bring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer novels to class to be checked in immediately. Fines for the novel will be written on Friday if it is not turned in. SS: Choose one of the two "Trail of Tears" activities in the notes packet from class today to complete for Wednesday.
Wednesday	Wednesday is an early-release day, with school starting at 7:42 A.M. and ending at 12:05 P.M. LA: No homework. SS: Have a parent or guardian sign the CBA project contract for Thursday's class.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete CBA List #1 vocabulary practice for Monday's class. There will be a quiz over these words on Thursday, March 26th. SS: Students should have a parent or guardian sign their CBA project contract for Monday. If they haven't already, they should choose which topic they'll begin researching for their CBA by Monday as well.
Friday	NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Homework for the week of 3/9-13

Monday	LA: "The Scarlet Ibis" Literary Analysis Essay rewrites are due on Tuesday, 3/10. Please see the yellow rewrite form for details and requirements. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 33 and 34 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 31-34 will be on Tuesday. Tom Sawyer vocabulary list #3 quiz will be on Friday, and the vocabulary assignment that goes along with it will also be due on Friday. SS: Students should complete the questions and map work for the Lewis and Clark Expedition on page 2 of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Tuesday.
Tuesday	LA: "Puppy Love" extra credit paragraphs are due on Wednesday. Get O.R. logs signed for Wednesday. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 35 and 36 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 35-36 will be on Thursday. The reading check quiz for chapters 30-36 will also be on Thursday. Tom Sawyer vocabulary list #3 quiz will be on Friday, and the vocabulary assignment that goes along with it will also be due on Friday. SS: Complete the Northwest History section of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Wednesday.
Wednesday	LA: Read chapters 35 and 36 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 35-36 will be on Thursday. The reading check quiz for chapters 30-36 will also be on Thursday. Style Journals will be turned in tomorrow in class. No late work accepted! Tom Sawyer vocabulary list #3 quiz will be on Friday, and the vocabulary assignment that goes along with it will also be due on Friday. SS: Complete the "Florida," "Santa Fe," and "Califor-ni-a" sections of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Thursday. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Thursday	LA: Tom Sawyer vocabulary list #3 quiz will be on Friday, and the vocabulary assignment that goes along with it will also be due on Friday. The two "Evaluating Sources" activity sheets will be due on Monday. Bring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer novels to class to be checked in Friday or Monday. SS: Complete the rest of the California/Florida/Santa Fe as well as the Texas sections of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Monday. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Friday. Ninth Grade Registration Packets are due to your sixth period teacher on Friday.
Friday	LA: The two "Evaluating Sources" activity sheets will be due on Monday. Bring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer novels to class to be checked in Friday or Monday. SS: Complete the rest of the California/Florida/Santa Fe as well as the Texas sections of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet for Monday. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Monday.

Homework for the week of 3/2-6

Monday	LA: Read chapters 25 and 26 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 25-26 will be on Tuesday. There will be a reading check quiz over chapters 21-25 on Tuesday as well. Vocabulary List 3 homework will be due on Friday, March 13, and the quiz over the words will be on that date as well. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. SS: New Nation Timelines will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. You will have time in class to work on completing timelines tomorrow. Remember, your peer-edited descriptions of your ten events will need to be turned in with your final timeline project.
Tuesday	LA: "The Scarlet Ibis" Literary Analysis Essay rewrites are due on Tuesday, 3/10. Please see the yellow rewrite form for details and requirements. Get O.R. logs signed for Wednesday, and bring O.R. books to class as well. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 27 and 28 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 27 and 28 will be on Thursday. SS: New Nation Timelines will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Remember, your peer-edited descriptions of your ten events will need to be turned in with your final timeline project. A scoring guide is on the original assignment sheet. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Wednesday	LA: "The Scarlet Ibis" Literary Analysis Essay rewrites are due on Tuesday, 3/10. Please see the yellow rewrite form for details and requirements. Read chapters 27 and 28 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 27 and 28 will be on Thursday. SS: No homework. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Thursday	LA: "The Scarlet Ibis" Literary Analysis Essay rewrites are due on Tuesday, 3/10. Please see the yellow rewrite form for details and requirements. Read chapters 29 and 30 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 29 and 30. will be on Thursday. The reading check quiz over chapters 25-30 will be on Friday, 3/6. SS: No homework. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Friday	LA: "The Scarlet Ibis" Literary Analysis Essay rewrites are due on Tuesday, 3/10. Please see the yellow rewrite form for details and requirements. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 31 and 32 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 31 and 32 will be on Monday. SS: Complete the Map Work section on page one and the Louisiana Purchase questions on page 2 of the "From Sea to Shining Sea: Westward Expansion" packet. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Monday.

Homework for the week of 2/23-27

Monday	LA: Read chapters 17 and 18 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 17-18 will be on Tuesday. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. SS: Complete a critical reading of the "New Nation" article for Tuesday. Refer to your Critical Reading notes in your binder for assistance.
Tuesday	LA: Get O.R. logs signed for Wednesday, and bring O.R. books to class as well. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 19 and 20 in Tom Sawyer for Thursday, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 19-20 will be on Thursday. SS: Read 10.1 in your Call to Freedom textbook, and create a web about George Washington. Standard webs should have at least eight arms, and challenge webs should have twelve. Include professional qualifications, personal details, at least one picture, and stories about his life in your web.
Wednesday	LA: Read chapters 19 and 20 in Tom Sawyer for Thursday, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 19-20 will be on Thursday. There will be a reading check quiz over ch. 15-20 on Thursday, and a short quiz over the Style Journal concepts of Slang, Dialect, and Imagery on Friday. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. SS: Write an eight-sentence paragraph about which Cabinet position you'd most like to have for Thursday. Use your notes from class Tuesday and Wednesday and http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet/ as an outside resource if necessary.
Thursday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: Read chapters 21 and 22 in Tom Sawyer for Friday, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 21-22 will be on Thursday. There will be a check quiz over the concepts of Imagery (Figurative Language or Sensory Details), Slang, and Diction in class on Friday. Use the handout from class to review. SS: Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Friday.
Friday	LA: Read chapters 23 and 24 in Tom Sawyer for Monday, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 23-24 will be on Monday as well. Vocabulary List 3 homework will be due on Friday, March 13, and the quiz over the words will be on that date as well. All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th. SS: Select, evaluate, and write explanations for each of the ten events that you will place on your New Nation timeline. Have a draft of the descriptions of all ten events for Monday's class. Bring your Call to Freedom textbook to class on Monday.

Homework for the week of 2/18-20

Wednesday

LA: Read chapters 11 and 12 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 11-12 will be on Thursday.

Thursday

LA: Read chapters 13 and 14 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 13-14 will be on Friday. Remember, no late work is accepted for Tom Sawyer as work is used in class each day. No exceptions, except for excused absences.

There will be a vocabulary quiz over Tom Sawyer list #1 on Monday, 2/23.

All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th.

SS: Review for your Constitution Exam and bring your study guide to class on Friday to turn in before the test.

Friday

LA: Read chapters 15 and 16 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 15-16 will be on Monday. Remember, no late work is accepted for Tom Sawyer as work is used in class each day. No exceptions, except for excused absences.

There will be a quiz over Tom Sawyer vocabulary list #1 and chapters 11-15 of Tom Sawyer on Monday, 2/23.

All O.R. write-ups and book talks for Trimester 2 will be due on Wednesday, March 11th.

SS: No homework.

Homework for the week of 2/9-13

Monday	LA: Read chapters 5 and 6 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters. Chapter presentations for chapters 3-6 will be on Thursday, and 7-10 will be on Friday of this week. Remember, no late work is accepted for Tom Sawyer as work is used in class each day. No exceptions, except for excused absences. SS: Be sure you're ready for opening and closing arguments and debates on your Supreme Court Case.
Tuesday	LA: Get your O.R. log signed by a parent or guardian. Read chapters 7 and 8 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters for Thursday. SS: A retake of the Constitution Quiz will be tomorrow during O.R. time, and is optional for all students. Complete the "Bill of Rights Hypotheticals" activity for tomorrow using the Constitution in your textbook. Be sure you're ready for opening and closing arguments and debates on your Supreme Court Case if you haven't presented already.
Wednesday	LA: Read chapters 7 and 8 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters for Thursday. Chapter presentations for chapters 3-6 are due Thursday. Chapter presentations for chapters 7-10 are due on Friday. SS: Complete part I of the Chapter8/9 Test Study Guide for tomorrow's class. Our Constitution Final Examination will be on Thursday, February 19th.
Thursday	LA: Read chapters 9 and 10 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters for Thursday. There will be a reading check quiz over chapters 6-10 on Friday. Chapter presentations for chapters 7-10 are due on Friday. SS: Complete part II of the Constitution Study Guide for Friday's class.
Friday	LA: Get your O.R. log signed by a parent or guardian for Wednesday's class, and bring your O.R. book. All book talks and write-ups for Trimester 2 are due by Wednesday, March 11th. Read chapters 11 and 12 in Tom Sawyer, and complete the Style Journal for those chapters for Thursday. Chapter presentations for chapters 11-12 are due on Thursday. SS: Complete part III and IV of the Constitution Study Guide for Wednesday's class.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes:

LA: Vocabulary Quiz over Tom Sawyer List #1: Friday, 2/19.

Tom Sawyer Reading Check Quiz: Chap. 6-10: Friday, 2/12.

SS: Constitution (ch. 8-9) Final Exam: Thursday, 2/18.

Homework for the week of 2/2-6

Monday	LA: Your Scarlet Ibis paper is due on Tuesday. Final Drafts and edited rough drafts should be stapled and printed before class. A rubric for the assignment is in the original packet. SS: Your Constitution quiz is tomorrow.
Tuesday	LA: No homework. Get O.R. logs signed for tomorrow, and bring O.R. books to class tomorrow. SS: No homework.
Wednesday	LA: Complete the Tom Sawyer vocabulary assignment for Thursday's class. SS: Complete the "On Which Branch Do I Belong?" branches of government activity for Thursday. A retake of the Constitution Quiz will be offered next Wednesday, February 11th. See Mrs. Matheny for details. Students should bring their Call to Freedom textbook to class tomorrow and Friday.
Thursday	LA: Read chapters 1 and 2 of Tom Sawyer for Friday's class. SS: Read 9.3 (p. 290-295) in your Call to Freedom textbook and answer section review questions 1-3 on your own paper.
Friday	LA: Read chapters three and four in Tom Sawyer and complete the Style guide for those chapters for Monday. SS: No homework.

Homework for the week of 1/26-30

Monday	LA: Scarlet Ibis TLCDs for either thesis option one or two are due on Tuesday. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. SS: The Constitution Card Sort/Matrix activity is due on Tuesday. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts.
Tuesday	LA: Get O.R. log signed for Wednesday, and bring O.R. book to class tomorrow. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. SS: "The People Speak" questions are due on Wednesday.
Wednesday	*Grades are updated on Family Access* LA: Use the internet to try to find a quotation about brothers, sisters, or sibling relationships that you can somehow relate to the Scarlet Ibis. Bring that quote to class tomorrow for a few points of extra credit. SS: Students should read 9.2 (284-289) in their text and should answer the five reading check questions for Thursday's class. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts.
Thursday	LA: Students should write the introductory paragraph of their Scarlet Ibis essay on the shaping sheet. Use the notes distributed in class today to assist your efforts. Drafts will be due on Monday, and Final Drafts will be due on Tuesday of next week. SS: Every student was assigned one amendment in the bill of rights. Students should illustrate (using their artistic abilities or images from magazines or the internet or newspapers) what that amendments means in the United States for tomorrow's class. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts. There will be a quiz next Tuesday over the "Three Branches of the Government" chart.
Friday	LA: Students should complete a double-spaced draft of their Scarlet Ibis essay. Drafts should be typed or hand written on only one side of each piece of notebook paper. All essays should be printed before class begins. A rubric was reviewed in class today. SS: Students should complete the 9.2 take-home, open-book quiz for Monday's class. There will be a quiz next Tuesday over the "Three Branches of the Government" chart.

Homework for the week of 1/20-23

Tuesday	LA: Get O.R. log signed for Wednesday, and bring O.R. book to class tomorrow. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. Complete the Vocabulary, Setting, Character, and Theme portions of the "The Scarlet Ibis" activity packet for Thursday. SS: Complete "Preambles of the World" activity for Wednesday. http://confinder.richmond.edu/
Wednesday	*Grades are updated on Family Access* LA: Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. Complete the Vocabulary, Setting, Character, and Theme portions of the "The Scarlet Ibis" activity packet for Thursday. Online Text of Scarlet Ibis: http://www.dixon.troyhigh.com/ibis.pdf SS: Read section 8.4 in your textbook (p. 242-247) and complete the "Main Idea Activities" for Thursday's class. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts. Students should bring their Call to Freedom textbook to class tomorrow and Friday.
Thursday	LA: Complete the Extended Setting, Point of View, Tone, Imagery, and Simile/Metaphor portions of the "The Scarlet Ibis" activity packet for Friday. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. Online Text of Scarlet Ibis: http://www.dixon.troyhigh.com/ibis.pdf SS: Constitution Card Sort Partner Activity is due Tuesday. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts. Students should bring their Call to Freedom textbook to class tomorrow.
Friday	LA: Complete the "The Scarlet Ibis" activity packet for Monday. "The Scarlet Ibis" TLCD activity is due on Tuesday. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. Online Text of Scarlet Ibis: http://www.dixon.troyhigh.com/ibis.pdf SS: Constitution Card Sort Activity is due Tuesday. Students will need to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (p. 264) for a written quiz on Friday, 1/30. Spelling counts. Students should bring their Call to Freedom textbook to class Monday and Tuesday.

Homework for the week of 1/12-16

Monday	LA: Harrison Bergeron choice activity assignments are due on Thursday. Students will have a class period to work on Tuesday, and can do up to ten points of extra credit work. Story Link: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. There will be a vocabulary quiz over the Harrison Bergeron vocabulary words on Friday, 1/16. SS: Students need to finish their Articles of Confederation matrix activity for tomorrow, if they didn't finish in class.
Tuesday	LA: OR logs need to be signed for tomorrow's class. Harrison Bergeron choice activity assignments are due on Thursday. Students will have a class period to work on Tuesday, and can do up to ten points of extra credit work. Story Link: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. There will be a vocabulary quiz over the Harrison Bergeron vocabulary words on Friday, 1/16. SS: Students should choose two of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, as described by James Madison on the website below, and should rewrite them in the student's own words. http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/articles.html Students should bring their Call to Freedom textbook to class tomorrow.
Wednesday	LA: Harrison Bergeron choice activity assignments are due on Thursday. Students will have a class period to work on Tuesday, and can do up to ten points of extra credit work. Story Link: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html SS: Read 8.3 (236-241) and answer section review questions #1-4 on page 241.
Thursday	LA: There will be a vocabulary quiz over the Harrison Bergeron vocabulary words on Friday, 1/16. OR logs will be checked tomorrow for this week. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. SS: 8.3 Homework assigned Wednesday night will be checked Friday. Students will take a short 10 point reading check quiz over the following topics: The New Jersey Plan, The Virginia Plan, The 3/5 Compromise, The Great Compromise, and Federalism in class tomorrow.
Friday	LA: Students should finish reading "The Scarlet Ibis" and complete the active reading graphic organizer for Tuesday. Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. SS: Students should complete the "Your Compromise" column of the "Constitutional Convention" graphic organizer for Tuesday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Friday, 1/16: Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary list quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

None are currently scheduled.

Homework for the week of 1/5-9

Monday	LA: Literary Elements LITF assignments due on Tuesday (revised due date from Wed, 12/17). Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. Review TLCD notes and transition words for a brief open-note quiz tomorrow (in lieu of LITF essay exam scheduled for Thurs, 12/18). SS: Complete Rev. War wheel for Tuesday's class. National Treasure film permission slips need to be returned by Friday if you are going to be allowed to watch the film.
Tuesday	LA: Get O.R. log signed and bring O.R. book Wed. Complete the Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary homework choice activity for Thursday, 1/8. The quiz over these words will be on Friday, 1/16. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. SS: Revolutionary War Battle Map is due on Tuesday. Strengths of the British/Continental Army extra credit (10 points) due on Wednesday. National Treasure film permission slips need to be returned by Friday if you are going to be allowed to watch the film.
Wednesday	LA: Complete the Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary homework choice activity for Thursday, 1/8. The quiz over these words will be on Friday, 1/16. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. SS: Complete 7.4-7.5 Know-It notes for Thursday. National Treasure film permission slips need to be returned by Friday if you are going to be allowed to watch the film.
Thursday	LA: Students should finish reading the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut and complete the plot guide for Monday: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html SS: Students should read 8.1 in their textbook (222-227) and answer the reading check questions within the text for Monday. National Treasure film permission slips need to be returned by Friday if you are going to be allowed to watch the film.
Friday	*Grades are completely updated on Family Access at this point!* LA: Students should finish reading the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut and complete the plot guide for Monday: http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html Students need to turn in book talks and write-ups totaling 300 pages by mid-tri 2: Wednesday, January 28th. SS: Students should read 8.1 in their textbook (222-227) and answer the reading check questions within the text for Monday.

Homework for the week of 12/15-19

Monday	LA: Have finished reading Light in the Forest for a reading check quiz tomorrow in class. Literary Elements LITF assignments due on Wednesday. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. SS: Complete the Declaration of Independence reading guide for Tuesday's class using your Call to Freedom Textbook (194-197). Colonial Rest Exam Extra Credit/Review of Intolerable Acts is due on Tuesday (for an additional ten points to your exam score). Bring Call To Freedom to class on Tues and Wed.
Tuesday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: Literary Elements LITF assignments due on Wednesday. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. Get O.R. log signed and bring O.R. book to class Wednesday. SS: Revolutionary War Wheel due Thursday. Bring Call To Freedom to class on Wed. National Treasure film permission slips need to be returned by Friday if you are going to be allowed to watch the film.
Wednesday	Snow Day!
Thursday	Snow Day!
Friday	Snow Day! Have a great break!

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Tuesday, 12/16: LITF Reading Check Quiz (whole novel, 20 pts)

Thursday, 12/18: LITF Final Essay/TLCD examination

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

None are scheduled before Holiday Break.

Homework for the week of 12/8-12

Monday	LA: Have read through chapter 12 in Light in the Forest (through p. 141) SS: Complete the chapter six study guide for tomorrow's class (test Wednesday, 90 pts.)
Tuesday	LA: Complete the LITF ch. 12-13 guide for Thursday's class. Get O.R. log signed and bring O.R. book to class Wednesday. SS: Review for your Colonial Unrest/Chapter 6 Exam and bring study guide to class tomorrow to turn in.
Wednesday	* Grades are updated as of today* LA: Complete the LITF ch. 12-13 guide for Thursday's class. Bring all novels to class to be checked in. There is a vocabulary quiz (regular format) over Lesson 5 words on Thursday. SS: None.
Thursday	1st and 3rd LA: Complete the LITF Close Reading/Explication activity for tomorrow's class. 5th LA: No homework. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. SS: Complete the Paul Revere's Ride poem comprehension questions for tomorrow's class.
Friday	1st and 3rd LA: Complete the LITF novel for Monday's class. 5th LA: Complete the LITF Close Reading/Explication activity for tomorrow's class. Bring all LTIF novels to class to be checked in. SS: Complete the Who Fired First source activity and comprehension matrix for Monday's class.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 12/11: Lesson Five vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

Wednesday, 12/10: Chapter Six (Colonial Unrest) exam

Homework for the week of 12/1-5

Monday	LA: Students should complete vocabulary lesson five activities A-C for Tuesday, and should finish the chapters 9-10 LITF activity if they didn't do so in class. SS: Students should complete the Stamp Act Choice Activity if they didn't do so in class. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text on Tuesday.
Tuesday	*Last Day of Trimester OneGrades were updated today** LA: Students should bring an OR book to class tomorrow. Students should complete vocabulary lesson five activities D and E for Friday, and should finish the chapters 9-10 LITF activity if they didn't do so in class for Wednesday. SS: Students should read chapter 6 section 4 in their Call to Freedom textbook (p. 171-175). They should choose the standard or challenge assignment to complete: Standard: Answer section review questions 1-4 on p. 171 Challenge: Outline main ideas and supporting details from each blue-headed section of 6.4.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete vocabulary lesson five activities D and E for Friday. SS: Complete the chapter six review questions "Understanding Main Ideas" #1-8 in RSQ format for Friday, 11/5.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete vocabulary lesson five activities D and E for Friday. Chapter 11 of Light in the Forest needs to be completed for Monday. SS: Complete the chapter six review questions "Understanding Main Ideas" #1-8 in RSQ format for Friday, 11/5.
Friday	LA: Students should bring their completed and stamped vocabulary packets on Monday. Students should finish their literary elements in-class project for Monday if they haven't done so already. No time in class will be given on Monday. Students will need to have chapters eleven and twelve in LITF read for the beginning of class on Tuesday, and will get about a half hour to read in class on Monday. SS: Complete the "Two Stories" Boston Massacre assignment for Monday. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text on Monday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 12/11: Lesson Five vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

None are currently scheduled.

Homework for the week of 11/24-26

Monday	LA: Students should read chapters seven through nine in Light in the Forest and complete side two of the character web for Tuesday's class. There will be a vocabulary quiz over the Holiday Vocabulary list on Tuesday, 11/25. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Complete the French and Indian War activity in RSQ format for tomorrow's class. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Tuesday.
Tuesday	LA: Students should have a parent or guardian sign their O.R. reading log. It will be turned in tomorrow (11/26). All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Students should read chapter six section three (p. 167-170) in their Call to Freedom textbook and should answer section review questions #1-4 on page 170.
Wednesday	*Grades were updated today.* No homework.
Thursday Friday	No school; Thanksgiving Holiday. Don't forget that Tuesday, December 2nd is the last day of first trimester and a half-day for students.

Homework for the week of 11/17-21

Monday	LA: Students should complete the Holiday Vocabulary activity (choose one of the four options) for tomorrow's class. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. Students must bring their Light in the Forest text to class on Tuesday if they checked out a copy. SS: If they haven't already, students should complete the Salem Witch Trials activity using the following websites: www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/salem.htm www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/salem/ If they haven't already, students should read 5.2 and answer section review questions 1-4. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Tuesday.
Tuesday	* Grades were updated today.* LA: Students should get their OR log signed for Wednesday's class, and should bring their OR book to school on Wednesday. Ch. 4-6 LITF questions are due on Thursday at the beginning of class. SS: Students should complete the study guide for the Colonization test on Thursday for tomorrow's class. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Wednesday.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete the Ch. 4-6 LITF questions for Thursday at the beginning of class. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Students should complete part II of the study guide for the Colonization test on FRIDAY (a date change from Thursday) for tomorrow's class.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete the "knowing the novel" activity if they didn't do so in class. SS: The Colonization Exam is on Friday; students should bring their completed study guide to turn in before the test.
Friday	LA: Students should read chapters seven through nine in Light in the Forest and complete side two of the character web for Tuesday's class. There will be a vocabulary quiz over the Holiday Vocabulary list on Tuesday, 11/25. SS: No homework. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Monday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Tuesday, 11/25: Holiday-Themed vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

Friday, 11/21: Colonization Test

Homework for the week of 11/10-14

Monday	LA: Students should get their OR log signed for Wednesday's class, and should bring their OR book to school on Wednesday. Character Webs for chapter 1-6 (Light in the Forest) are due at the end of class on Friday. Students should complete vocabulary list 4 activities D and E for class on Thursday. The crossword review puzzle is extra credit and due on Thursday. The quiz over these words is on Friday. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: 13 colonies map is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Wednesday.
Tuesday	No School: Veteran's Day
Wednesday	LA: Vocabulary D and E due Thursday; quiz Friday. SS: Read 4.4; answer section review questions #1-4 for Thursday.
Thursday	LA: Ch 1-5, Character web and Theme activity due at the end of class on Friday for LITF. SS: Salem Witch Trials web-based activity due Monday.
Friday	LA: No homework, unless you haven't read chapters 1-5 of Light in the Forest and turned in the character web (one side only) and theme (stereotypes) activity. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Students should read chapter five, section two of their text (pg. 126-130). Students should answer section review questions #1-4 on page 130 for Monday. Students should bring their Call to Freedom SS text to class on Monday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Friday, 11/14: Lesson 4 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

Homework for the week of 11/03-07

Monday	LA: Students should complete their in-class on-demand paragraph for "Manhood" if they didn't in class Friday: Turn in (in this order) by Tuesday: On top: your well-edited final draft Optional: your edited rough draft Your outline paper Your homework paper from last night All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Presidential Debate analysis sheet is due on Tuesday, 11/4. There is a short quiz on Wednesday over the Presidential Election Unit. Students should complete the "Indentured Servitude" reading and questions for tomorrow's class. Students had the whole class period to work on it today. Students should bring their "Call to Freedom" SS text to class this week.
Tuesday	* Grades were updated today.* LA: All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. Students should complete Vocab. List 4, activities A-C for Thursday, 11/6. Students should have their OR reading log signed and bring their OR book for Wednesday's class. SS: There is a short quiz on Wednesday over the Presidential Election Unit. The study guide was reviewed on Monday, 11/3. For Thursday, students should read 92-97 (chapter 4.1 in their textbook ) and answer section review questions #1-4 on page 97. Students should bring their "Call to Freedom" SS text to class this week.
Wednesday	LA: All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. Students should complete Vocab. List 4, activities A-C for Thursday, 11/6. The quiz over these words will be on Friday, 11/14. SS: For Thursday, students should read 92-97 (chapter 4.1 in their textbook ) and answer section review questions #1-4 on page 97. Students should bring their "Call to Freedom" SS text to class this week.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete their video guide for tomorrow's class. SS: Students should read 4.2 in their text and answer section review questions 1,2, 4 and 5.
Friday	* Grades were updated today.* LA: Students should realize that they will have about 15-20 minutes on Monday to finish the in-class assignment pertaining to chapters one through three in Light in the Forest. Vocabulary sections D and E will be due on Thursday, 11/13. SS: Students should read chapter four section three and should answer the five "reading check questions" within the section in complete sentences on their own paper. Students will want to bring colored pencils and a black pen to class on Monday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Friday, 11/14: Lesson 4 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

Wednesday, 11/5: Presidential Election unit quiz (study guide received in class on 11/3)

Homework for the week of 10/27-31

Monday	LA: No homework. We completed a reading assessment in class so if you were absent make arrangements with Mrs. Matheny to take it before or after school. SS: Complete the pre-write and the outline of your introductory paragraph as well as your first body paragraph of the Presidential Election Essay. A persuasive writing rubric is attached to the assignment packet.
Tuesday	* Grades were updated today* LA: Students should have a parent or guardian sign their OR log for tomorrow's class. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. Students should also answer the "Manhood" short story comprehension questions for Thursday in note format. SS: Students should complete their Presidential Election Essay Outline for tomorrow's class. We will meet in the computer lab for class Wednesday and Thursday to type, edit and revise essays.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete their "Manhood" short story comprehension questions for Thursday in note format. All OR book talks and write-ups for trimester one are due on Wednesday, 11/26. One book talk and write-up can be submitted per week. SS: Students should complete a double-spaced draft (typed or in pen) of their Presidential Election Essay for Thursday. We will meet in the computer lab on Thursday to edit and revise drafted essays.
Thursday	LA: Students should complete the graphic organizer for "Manhood" theme paragraphs for tomorrow's class. SS: Presidential Election Essays are due on Friday. Students need to use the editor's guide to edit and revise their essays, and should get a parent or guardian's signature on the editor's guide. Completed Essays will include the following: A typed, double-spaced final draft A completed and signed editor's guide The assignment rubric/scoring guide received in class today
Friday	LA: Students should complete their in-class on-demand paragraph for "Manhood" if they didn't in class today: Turn in (in this order) by Tuesday: On top: your well-edited final draft Optional: your edited rough draft Your outline paper Your homework paper from last night SS: No homework.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

None are currently scheduled.

Upcoming Essays,Tests, and Quizzes: Social Studies

The Presidential Election Essay Schedule:
Monday 10/27: Pre-write and begin outline
Tuesday: Complete outline, begin draft
Wednesday: Complete Draft
Thursday: Peer-edit, and work on final draft
Friday 10/31: Final Draft of Election essay is due at the beginning of class

Homework for the week of 10/20-24

Monday	LA: Be ready for your role in the Election Game Tuesday (Candidate, Press or Special Interest). SS: Issues Project Presentations all week!
Tuesday	LA: Get O.R. log signed; be ready for your role in the Election Game Thursday for round two of the speeches (Candidate, Press or Special Interest). SS: Issues Project Presentations all week!
Wednesday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: Students should prepare their role for Thursday's round of seven-issue speeches (press, special interests, candidates)Vocab Quiz over Lesson 3 list on Friday. SS: Issues Project Presentations all week!
Thursday	LA: Students should study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday. SS: No homework! Great job on your presentations this week!
Friday	LA: Students should complete their ending to Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour" individually or with a partner for Monday's class. Make sure you've printed your work before school. SS: Students should complete their response to the Jamestown Mystery individually for Monday.

Homework for the week of 10/13-10/17

Monday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: The Most Dangerous Game video guide is due on Wednesday. Complete sentences are required. SS: Students should refer to their project planning schedule to budget time to complete the Presidential Issues project with their group by their due date next week.
Tuesday	LA: -Students should get their O.R. log signed for tomorrow. -The Most Dangerous Game viewing guide is due on Wednesday. -Students should complete activities A-C in Lesson 3 vocabulary packet for Thursday. Quiz Date: Thurs, 10/23. SS: Students should refer to their project planning schedule to budget time to complete the Presidential Issues project with their group by their due date next week.
Wednesday	LA: Students should complete activities A-C in Lesson 3 vocabulary packet for Thursday. Quiz Date: Thurs, 10/23. SS: The final Presidential Debate is tonight at 6:00 P.M. pacific time; students who have not yet turned in a Presidential Debate Analysis sheet for one of the first three debates should watch and complete the activity. Presidential Issues Projects are due on Monday, 10/20. Refer to the scoring guide and project checklist for details. Presentations will begin on Mon, 10/20 and will continue through Thursday, 10/23.
Thursday	*Mid-Trimester One* *Grades were updated today.* LA: -Students should prepare their role for Monday's first round of five-issue speeches (press, special interests, candidates). -Students should complete activities D-E in Lesson 3 vocabulary packet for Monday, 10/20. Quiz Date: Thurs, 10/23. SS: Presidential Issues Projects are due on Monday, 10/20. Refer to the scoring guide and project checklist for details. Presentations will begin on Mon, 10/20 and will continue through Thursday, 10/23.
Friday	LA: Students should complete activities D-E in Lesson 3 vocabulary packet for Monday, 10/20. Quiz Date: Thurs, 10/23. LA Election Game Presentation Schedule: Be prepared! Candidates: Speech Outline due on speech day (Monday: 5 issue speech; Thursday: seven issue speech) Press: Newspaper Issue #1: Tuesday, Newspaper Issue #2: Friday Special Interests: Issues Position List: Tuesday SS: Presidential Issues Projects are due on Monday, 10/20. Refer to the scoring guide and project checklist for details. Presentations will begin on Mon, 10/20 and will continue through Thursday, 10/23.

Presidential Issues Project Schedule

10/13-16 (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday): Computer Lab Work Time
10/17: In-class project workshop

10/20-24 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and possibly Thursday): Issues Project Presentations

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 10/23: Lesson Three Vocabulary Quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

None are currently scheduled.

Homework for the week of 10/6-10/10

Monday	LA: Complete the "Most Dangerous Game/Elements of Plot/Literary Elements" activity for tomorrow. The test will be on Thursday. There will be a quiz on Friday over the "Election Vocabulary" list. Mid-term for Trimester One is on October 16th. It would be wise to have at least one OR book talk/write up turned in by Wednesday the 15th or your grade will reflect no progress on OR at mid-tri. See the OR packet for more details. SS: Complete the "Electing a President" activity for tomorrow. *Bring SS Book to class on Tuesday.* By Thursday, students should take the online election quiz at http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/ and should print their results page and bring it in to SS Thursday.
Tuesday	LA: Election Vocabulary practice activity is due Thursday. The quiz is on Friday. Students should have a parent or guardian sign the OR log for tomorrow. SS: Students should complete the "Electing a President: What Does the U.S. Constitution Say?" activity for tomorrow using their textbook. By Thursday, students should take the online election quiz at http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/ and should print their results page and bring it in to SS Thursday.
Wednesday	LA: Election Vocabulary practice activity is due Thursday. The quiz is on Friday. The Most Dangerous Game/Literary Elements/Elements of Plot test is on Thursday. Study guides will need to be turned in before the test. SS: Students should have a parent or guardian sign their Presidential Issues Project Contract for tomorrow's class. By Thursday, students should take the online election quiz at http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/ and should print their results page and bring it in to SS Thursday.
Thursday	*Grades were updated today.* LA: Review the notes you took on definitions for the Election Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. The format and points possible for this quiz were reviewed in class today. Mid-term for Trimester One is on October 16th. It would be wise to have at least one OR book talk/write up turned in by Wednesday the 15th or your grade will reflect no progress on OR at mid-tri. See the OR packet for more details. SS: Complete your portion of the Democratic/Republican History questions if you didn't do so in class.
Friday	LA: No homework. Bring your Most Dangerous Game viewing guide to class on Monday. SS: No homework, unless your group didn't complete their project planning sheet in class and submit one copy to Mrs. Matheny.

Presidential Issues Project Schedule

10/13-16 (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday): Computer Lab Work Time
10/17: In-class project workshop

10/20-23 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday): Issues Project Presentations

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 10/9: "Most Dangerous Game," Elements of Plot and Literary Elements test
Friday, 10/10: Election vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

None are currently scheduled.

Homework for the week of 9/29-10/3

Monday	LA: Lesson 2 vocabulary packet, exercises 2D and 2E SS: Review for European Exploration of North America Fun Quiz Tuesday, and 50 states quiz on Wednesday. Bring your completed EE Fun Quiz study guide to class Tuesday to turn in for credit.
Tuesday	LA: Have a parent or guardian sign your OR Log for this week, and bring your OR book to class tomorrow. MDG/Lit. Elements Choice activities are due on Monday, 10/6. You will have the whole class period on Friday to work, and some time on Thursday as well. The Vocabulary Quiz for our Lesson 2 list will be on Thursday. The format and value will be the same as last time. Vocab. packets will be turned in before the quiz. SS: The 50 states exam is tomorrow in class (Wednesday, 10/1).
Wednesday	*Grades were updated today* LA: Complete the "elements of a short story" activity, and review for the Lesson 2 vocabulary quiz on Thursday. Vocab. practice packets will be turned in before the quiz. SS: No homework. :) Great job on your tests this week.
Thursday	LA: Most Dangerous Game choice activities are due on Monday, 10/6, at the beginning of class. LA classes will meet in the main lab of the library on Friday to have computer access. SS: "The Presidential Debates" activity is due on 11/2 (or before), and students may use tonight's VP debate to complete the activity.
Friday	LA: Most Dangerous Game choice activities are due on Monday, 10/6, at the beginning of class. SS: No homework.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 10/2: Lesson #2 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

European exploration of North America Fun Quiz: Tuesday, 9/30

States Assessment: Wednesday, 10/1: Final whole-nation states test

Standard: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State

Challenge: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State as well as the correct spelling
of each state's capital city

Homework for the week of 9/22-9/26

Monday	LA: Rewrite the ending to "And Summer is Gone" from Amy's point of view. 2 paragraphs minimum, five paragraphs maximum. Stay true to the author's characterization and use good grammar. Due Wednesday. Bring colored markers tomorrow (that will not bleed through a paper). SS: Review for Midwestern (North Central) states quiz Tuesday. Read 2.2 (chapter two, section two: pg. 38-43) in your textbook and answer section review questions #3-5 on page 43 in the text. Bring textbook to class tomorrow.
Tuesday	LA: Vocabulary activity 2A, B, and C (test 10/2) Due Thursday. Get OR log signed by a parent, and bring OR book to class tomorrow. Rewrite the ending to "And Summer is Gone" from Amy's point of view. 2 paragraphs minimum, five paragraphs maximum. Stay true to the author's characterization and use good grammar. Due Wednesday. SS: Friday, 9/26: Northeastern States Quiz Bring OR book to class tomorrow.
Wednesday	LA: Vocabulary activity 2A, B, and C (test 10/2) Due Thursday. SS: Friday, 9/26: Northeastern States Quiz
Thursday	* Grades were updated today* LA: Read the rest of the short story "Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell for tomorrow's class. Read to understand the plot- no highlighting required. SS: Complete the study guide for the "European Exploration of North America" test for tomorrow, which will be on Tuesday, 9/30. Students had the whole class period to work on it in class today, and know what resources to use. The Northeastern States Quiz has been moved to Monday, 9/29.
Friday	LA: The rubric for grading "MDG Highlighting for Literary Elements" was reviewed in class today ... students must find 60 in the story to get an "A" on the assignment (the first page doesn't count because we did that together in class). Due at the end of class on Monday. SS: Northeastern States quiz on Monday Presidential Debate guide due anytime before the election (11/2) SS test on European Exploration of North America on Tuesday.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 10/2: Lesson #2 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

European exploration of North America Fun Quiz: Tuesday, 9/30

States Assessments: 4 regional quizzes and a whole-nation test

Standard: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State

Challenge: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State as well as the correct spelling
of each state's capital city

Tuesday, 9/23: Midwestern States Quiz
Monday, 9/29: Northeastern States Quiz
Wednesday, 10/1: Final states test

Homework for the week of 9/15-9/19

Monday	LA: Complete 1C, D, and E in the lesson one vocabulary packet for tomorrow's class. SS: -Review for Western States Quiz (spelling and location) Tuesday -Complete "Spanish Exploration" critical reading
Tuesday	LA: -Students should review vocabulary list #1 for our quiz on Thursday. -Students should have a parent or guardian sign their Outside Reading Log to affirm pages read this week. Bring OR book to class every day (but especially Wednesday). SS: -Students should begin on the "Two Articles, Two Choices" assignments, which are due at the end of class on Thursday. -Friday is also our Southern States regional quiz.
Wednesday	LA: Vocab. Lesson One packets will be turned in tomorrow in class. -Students should review vocabulary list #1 for our quiz on Thursday. There will be 32 multiple choice questions on the test, and students should use their vocabulary lesson one packet and their vocabulary webs to review. SS: -Students should begin on the "Two Articles, Two Choices" assignments, which are due at the end of class on Thursday. -Friday is also our Southern States regional quiz.
Thursday	Magazine drive turn-in day #1 is Friday, 9/18! *Grades are fully updated as of today.* LA: Complete original examples of the literary elements we discussed today in class. SS: Southern states regional quiz
Friday	LA: Students should type (or write in pen on a separate sheet of paper) the answers to the "And Summer is Gone" reading comprehension questions for Monday. (Use RSQ format and complete sentences are required.) SS: Students should interview two adults for the "Why do you think we celebrate Columbus Day in the U.S.?" activity. Students should review for the Midwestern States test on Tuesday, 9/23.

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 9/18: Lesson #1 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

States Assessment: 4 regional quizzes and a whole-nation test

Standard: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State

Challenge: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State as well as the correct spelling
of each state's capital city

Tuesday, 9/16: Western States Quiz
Friday, 9/19: Southern States Quiz
Tuesday, 9/23: Midwestern States Quiz
Friday, 9/26: Northeastern States Quiz
Tuesday, 9/30: Final states test

Homework for the week of 9/8-9/12

Monday	LA: No homework. Part III (Personal Reflection) of the activity we started today will be done in class tomorrow. SS: Complete "Globalization" article activity (only the side with the chart- the quote response will be done in class tomorrow). A scoring guide is beneath the assignment.
Tuesday	LA: -Students should complete their Lesson #1 Vocabulary Word Webs (all 15) for class tomorrow using the Lesson #1 packet. Quiz Date: TBA. -All students should bring an outside reading book to class tomorrow (and on all Wednesdays). SS: No homework.
Wednesday	LA: Students should review the Outside Reading Guidelines packet with a parent or guardian and get their signature on the form on page 2 of the packet. Remember, Outside Reading books should be brought to Language Arts every single day! SS: No homework. SS Textbooks will be passed out tomorrow in class, so make sure you have room in your bag to bring it home.
Thursday	*Grades were updated today* LA: Complete activities 1A and 1B in the "lesson one" vocabulary packet. 1st hour LA Only: In addition to vocab., complete the "Books I Have Read" form. SS: Bring textbooks (Call to Freedom) to class tomorrow.
Friday	LA: Complete three pigs plot chart for Monday SS: Complete textbook search for Monday and prepare for the western states regional quiz on Tuesday

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Language Arts

Thursday, 9/18: Lesson #1 vocabulary quiz

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes: Social Studies

States Assessment: 4 regional quizzes and a whole-nation test

Standard: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State

Challenge: know the correct location and spelling of each U.S. State as well as the correct spelling
of each state's capital city

Tuesday, 9/16: Western States Quiz
Friday, 9/19: Southern States Quiz
Tuesday, 9/23: Midwestern States Quiz
Friday, 9/26: Northeastern States Quiz
Tuesday, 9/30: Final states test

Homework for the week of 9/1-9/5

Monday	No school: Labor Day
Tuesday	No school: Last Day of Summer Break!
Wednesday	LA: Supplies due Monday, 9/8 First Hour Only! Planner parent signature page due Fri, 9/5 SS: Supplies due Monday, 9/8 Parent signature page of Humanities welcome packet due Friday, 9/5.
Thursday	LA: -Draft of "I Am" Poem (step one) due Friday -"Getting to Know You" survey due Friday -Notebook Check Monday SS: -Parent signature page of Humanities welcome packet due Friday, 9/5. -"Books Under My Belt" due Friday ***All students should have a parent or guardian sign the "Buddy 2.0 permission form" by Friday and return it to their sixth hour teacher.
Friday	LA: -Final Draft of "I Am" poem due Monday (Final draft, editor's guide, edited first draft included to earn full credit) -Notebook Check Monday SS: -Individual response paragraph from "Desert Island" activity, challenge or standard option, is due Monday