Here you will find a general description of what is for homework. If you need a copy of the handouts, they will be uploaded to my link on the side bar. Once in the file, select the correct folder for what we are currently studying. Most handouts are there, however some may need to be picked up in class as I do not have a digital version.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

JUne 1,2010

HUM 8

the students are working in partners and selecting how they want to present their topic on Japan. They will have THursday's class to work on their presentations and their work-skits, videos, posters etc are due on Monday June 7.

Eng 11

Your choice   summative journal  is due on THursday June 3 . Look at your 3 formative ones you wrote for the most recent lit circle, take my feedback and your peers, and if need be, polish it and hand it in for your summative journal entry. Please select your best entry. Make sure you discuss the EQ, the context and that there is a connection.

Monday, May 10, 2010

may 10,2010

PLEASE NOTE I WILL NOT BE POSTING ON THIS BLOG UNTIL MAY 26. THERE WILL STILL BE HOMEWORK.  I AM TAKING A GROUP OF STUDENTS TO JAPAN. WHEN I RETURN, THE POSTING WILL RESUME.


HUMANITIES 8

Who was the most important person in the Renaissance? Presentations are due Wed May 12.
We are beginning a new unit on Friday.

Eng 11

You have to work on yur multimedia presentations. They are due May 26.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Thursday May 6, 2010

HUMANITIES 8

Complete your comparison notes from the movie on what you saw was different about life in the Renaissance to the Middle Ages. Most students completed this in class as they watched the movie. We also discussed it at one point. I will be checking to make sure that everyone had a chance to finish it over the weekend.

The Most impressive piece of art and artist of invention/ scientist is due on Wed May 12. Everybody has to be ready to present in some oral fashion adn have some written product. THe product is up to you.

ENG 11

Journal 3 is due Monday. How are relationships impacted by decisions,how do conflicts impact decisions etc. Look to what you discussed this week in your lit circles.
YOur novels need to be finsihed by may 14. Next Friday.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

May 4,2010

HUM 8
Renaissance Projects
I have changed the due date to WEd MAY 12. You have the option of having any way to represent your learning.. I do need an oral and written component to go with it. YOu can do a poster, a podcast, a poster point, the original way, other... Some of you are finished-please just practice!!!!!

Continue to read your novels.

ENg 11
Please continue to read your novels.

Friday, April 30, 2010

HUM 8
Renaissance Project:

Many of you began your draft in class today. For Tuesday, May 4th finish your draft. 


Tuesday May 4-you will have both classes to recreate the Artwork. Bring all necessary materials and supplies to class. I do have some construction paper. YOu can print the image off the computer, you just need to make it look fancier.

YOu can also work on your good copy of your write up after you have had your draft peer edited. (We will have time in class for this).

Journal #2: If you did not finish it in class today, please finish it for homework. Remember to bring in a quote, connect it to an Eq as you explain why you picked that passage and then write your connection piece.

Novels need to be finished By May 14.I HOPE YOU ARE READING AT HOME.

Eng 11

Final revised paper (Decision) due May 4.

Continue reading.
2nd journal entry due this week.  EQ, connection and evidence . Think about what you have been discussing in class.

Monday, April 26, 2010

April26

HUM 8
Renaissance Project:
Notes-due Friday April 30-you will have a class on Wed and one class on Friday to finish your note taking. Bring all notes and books to class.

You also need to find what piece of art work or invention etc you are recreating by the end of class on Friday.

Tuesday May 4-you will have both classes to recreate the Artwork. Bring all necessary materials and supplies to class. I do have some construction paper. YOu can print the image off the computer, you just need to make it look fancier.

Novels need to be finished By May 14.I HOPE YOU ARE READING AT HOME.

Eng 11

Final draft of decision paper due Fri. April 30 In ink  double spaced or typed. Final revised paper due May 4.

Continue reading.
2nd journal entry due this week.  EQ, connection and evidence . Think about what you have been discussing in class.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

April 21, 2010

HUM 8

Your good copy of your opinion piece is due MONDAY APRIL 26. Please hand in your draft and your outline with it.

Please post three websites you found on the blog to help you with your research. Remember we are also looking at Renaissance art in general as well as your person. What contributed to creativity during that time period? What is Renaissance art like? You should have a good chunk of your notes completed using the SQRRRR method for WEd April 28.

Answer on the blog or on paper the question I have posted.

ENG 11

Final draft of decision piece due Friday April 30.

JOurnal with comments on blog due by Monday's class. Ideally sunday night.