Monday
Class discussion about "theme" -- If you miss class today, you must get the notes from a classmate. Finish reading chapter 2 in Of Mice and Men. Remember your next journal assignment is due on Wednesday.
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/mice/index.html
Tuesday
Class discussion about "symbolism" -- If you miss class today, you must get the notes from a classmate. Due tomorrow -- Chapter 2 journal assignment.
Wednesday
Read chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men. Your next journal assignment is due on Friday. Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
Chapter 3 Quiz.
Read and discuss "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns. Compare the poem to the novel, Of Mice and Men.
Friday
Class discussion.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Week of Sept 15, 2008 -- Sept 18, 2008
Monday
Class Interviews -- no homework today!
Tuesday
We will begin reading chapter 1 and learn how to use the following website for support throughout the book:
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/mice/index.html
Wednesday
Read and discuss chapter 1 using the online "Of Mice and Men: The Student Survival Guide" for support and clarification.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 1 and write five sentences using new vocabulary.
Thursday
Quiz on chapter 1.
Read through all the journal expectations for the book.
Homework: Chapter 1 journal assignment due tomorrow.
Friday
Read chapter 2.
Homework: Journal assignment for chapter 2 due Wednesday 9/24.
Class Interviews -- no homework today!
Tuesday
We will begin reading chapter 1 and learn how to use the following website for support throughout the book:
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/mice/index.html
Wednesday
Read and discuss chapter 1 using the online "Of Mice and Men: The Student Survival Guide" for support and clarification.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 1 and write five sentences using new vocabulary.
Thursday
Quiz on chapter 1.
Read through all the journal expectations for the book.
Homework: Chapter 1 journal assignment due tomorrow.
Friday
Read chapter 2.
Homework: Journal assignment for chapter 2 due Wednesday 9/24.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Week of 9/08/08 -- 9/12/08
Monday
Today Mrs. Fenlon demonstrates the use of our online databases. Then you find one article on the Dust Bowl, record its bibliography information, read it, and summarize it. The summary is due in class tomorrow.
http://www.hpregional.org/departments/library/libraryhomepage.html
Tuesday
Today we find two more online journal articles using the school's subscription databases. Record their bibliography information, read them, and write summaries.
Wednesday
Today we use Noodle Tools to create an annotated bibliography. The finished annotated bibliography is due on Friday.
Thursday
Today we begin reading Of Mice and Men, noting John Steinbeck's particular attention to detail. Please bring the book to class every day.
Today Mrs. Fenlon demonstrates the use of our online databases. Then you find one article on the Dust Bowl, record its bibliography information, read it, and summarize it. The summary is due in class tomorrow.
http://www.hpregional.org/departments/library/libraryhomepage.html
Tuesday
Today we find two more online journal articles using the school's subscription databases. Record their bibliography information, read them, and write summaries.
Wednesday
Today we use Noodle Tools to create an annotated bibliography. The finished annotated bibliography is due on Friday.
Thursday
Today we begin reading Of Mice and Men, noting John Steinbeck's particular attention to detail. Please bring the book to class every day.
Friday
Today we use the "Show don't tell" concept to write a story full of action and vivid detail.
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