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Sept. 30: Sleeping Freshmen QUIZ Part 1

9/30/2010

What you need to do

Due
1. Learning Log: September 27, 28, and 29
2. Quiz Review: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie Part 1

Quiz
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie Part 1 (Folder #10)

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Sept. 29: Sleeping Freshmen Quiz Review Part 1

9/29/2010

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What you need to do

Wednesday Word

Check the Wednesday Word list for today's word: portage. (NOTE: You do not need to list synonyms for this word.)
If you need a Wednesday Word handout, check the Wednesday Word fold in the back of our file cabinet.

Learning Log
1. What do you think of Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie so far? (Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph.)
2. Honors Classes vs. Regular Classes (Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph.)

Assignment
Quiz Review: Sleeping Freshmen NeverLie Part 1

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Sept. 28: Introduction to Magazine Articles

9/28/2010

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What you need to do

Learning Log
1. Combine the following sentences:

Far below was the parking lot.
Car windows glinted in the sun.

2. Did you get some helpful feedback on your essay yesterday?

3. What magazines or websites do you read? What are they about? Why do you read them?

Assignments

Examine a magazine and complete "Getting to Know Writing--Magazine Articles" (Folder #7).
Get and read "Magazine Article: High School, Then and Now" (Folder #8).

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Sept. 27: Revising Your Essay

9/27/2010

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What you need to doLearning Log
1. Combine the following sentences:

His mind screamed one repeated thought.
"What am I doing here?"

2. What does it mean to revise?
3. What does it mean to proofread?
4. What can a person do to make their essay reflect their best writing?

Assignment

Get an essay scoring guide from Folder #5.
Revise and proofread your essay.
Ask a smart friend or parent to revise and proofread your essay.

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Sept. 24: Reading Time

9/24/2010

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What you need to do

Come see me for your grade printout and graded assignments.

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Sept. 23: Essay Writing Time in the Library

9/22/2010

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What you need to do
Get a "Computer Lab Checklist for the Essay" from Folder #4.

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Sept. 22: Should ninth grade be moved to the high school building?

9/22/2010

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What you need to do

DUE: Wednesday Word--All four Wednesday Word columns should be completed.

Wednesday Word

Check the Wednesday Word list on the marker board for today's word: recluse.
If you need a Wednesday Word handout, look in the file cabinet for a folder labeled "Wednesday Word."

Learning Log
1. Make a t-chart and write down arguments for both sides of this question: Should ninth grade be moved to the ninth grade building?

2. Make a list of people you could interview about this topic.

3. Write 7-10 GOOD interview questions.

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Sept. 21: Is high school too easy?

9/21/2010

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What you need to do

Learning Log

1. Combine the sentences below:

He stood atop the bungee tower.
He felt a jackhammer in his chest.

2. Is high school too busy? Make a t-chart and record arguments for both sides.

3. Make a list of people, high school teachers, college students, or recent high school graduates out in the workforce, who you can interview about this topic ("Is high school too easy?").

4. Write 7-10 GOOD interview questions about this topic. (HINT: You can interview someone about this and add their comments/thought/quotations to your essay.)

Assignment
Make sure your "High School Readings" are well-read and annotated.

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Sept. 20: Good Questions and Sleeping Freshmen

9/20/2010

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What you need to do

Learning Log
1. Combine the following sentences (you can add words and punctuation):

The moment of truth arrived.
Max felt raw panic.

2. Make a list of what makes an interview question good, and then make a list of what makes an interview question bad. (Be sure to compare your list to a classmate's to make sure you have your bases covered.)

3. Imagine you are interviewing _________________ . Write 7-10 GOOD interview questions.

Assignment

Get this week's Poet of the Week: cummings (Folder #3).
Come see me for your copy of Sleeping Freshman Never Lie.
Be sure to put your name in the book.
Remember to annotate!
And choose one character that you want to follow throughout the book.(You should have your character chosen by page 40.)