Your Guide to Language Arts 9/Palfreyman

February 28: This I Believe Essay Deconstruction

2/28/2011

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What you need to do

Learning Log
1. Combine the following sentences:
  • We ducked under willow branches.
  • The branches were overhanging.
  • We could smell the pines above.
  • We could smell juniper above.
2. Choose two quotes from "Cool Quotes for Teens" and write a paragraph long response to each of them.

Assignments
  • Read two example "This I Believe" essays (Folder #13).
  • Read "This I Believe' information and tips (Folder #14).
  • Talk to a classmate about what needs to be in your "This I Believe" essay.



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February 25: Portfolio Day

2/25/2011

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What you need to do

Come see me for papers to put in your portfolio. Thank you!
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February 24: This I Believe Introduction

2/24/2011

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What you need to do

Learning Log
Complete a "Class Reflection" handout. (You can find this in regular English's file cabinet, folder #4.)

Assignment
  • Go to http://thisibelieve.org/.
  • Listen to a couple of essays (click on the "Explore" tab).
  • Review the expectations for essays (click on the "Write" tab).
  • Get a packet of quotes (Folder #12).
  • Read.
  • Record more of your beliefs in your learning log.
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February 23: Watership Down Part 2 Quiz

2/23/2011

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What you need to do
  • Turn in your personal essay on love to Ms. Palfreyman for feedback.
  • Come to class during Pride Time to take the Watership Down Part 2 quiz.
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February 22: No Class---Guest Speaker

2/22/2011

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No class today.
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February 18: Reading Time

2/16/2011

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What you need to do

Read.

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February 17: Love Essay Feedback

2/16/2011

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What you need to do

Learning Log
Make a list of your beliefs. You need to really stretch your mind---20-30 beliefs should be on your list.

Assignment
Personal Essay Feedback: Love (Folder #11)
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February 16: Poetry Assignment 1

2/16/2011

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What you need to do

Wednesday Word
Check out the Wednesday Word list on the board for this week's word: populous.

Assignment
  • Poetry Assignment 1 (Folder #9)---DUE Friday, February 18.
  • Paper for Poetry Assignment 1 (Folder #10)

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February 15: My Access 2

2/15/2011

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What you need to do

Complete a My Access essay and turn it in.
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February 14: Watership Down Part 1 QUIZ

2/14/2011

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What you need to do

DUE
Learning Log for February 7, 8, and 10---turn into LATE basket.

QUIZ
Watership Down Part 1---Come makeup the quiz during Pride Time; it may take TWO Pride Time sessions to complete.
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