Tuesday 3/31/15: Homework

Block G:

• Read and take  notes on Chapters 14-16 in Strength due on Thursday. 
• Complete the Close Reading Organizer 
• Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday

Monday 3/30/15: Homework

Block E:

• Read and annotate Chapter 6 in Gatsby. Complete the questions on the Reading Road Map as well. 
• Read your independent reading book too!

Block G:

• Read and take notes on Chapters 14-16 due on Thursday.
• Complete the "Close Reading" organizer for a passage of your choice in Chapters 14-16.
• Study for your Weekly Check-in on Thursday.

Block B:

• Read and annotate and complete the questions for Chapter 7 in Gatsby due on Thursday. 
• Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday as well.

Friday 3/27/15: Homework

Block G:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 13 in Strength.
• Study your new vocabulary words.

Block B:

• Finish Chapter 6 in Gatsby and begin the work I assigned to you on Chapter 7, due Thursday 4/2/15.

Block C:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 14-16 in Strength for next Thursday!
• Study your new vocabulary words for the quiz on Thursday as well.

Block D:

• Acquire a copy of your next book club book for MONDAY!
• Read and annotate Chapter 14 in Frankenstein

Thursday 3/26/15: homework

Block B:

Today we watched an episode of MTV "Cribs." Finish watching the first episode, starring Carmelo Anthony. Then, complete the writing response due at the start of the next class. Be sure to draw on specific examples from both the show and the novel. 

Block C:

Study your vocabulary words. 

Read and take notes on Chapter 13 in Strength. 

Block D:

1. Get your new book club book by Monday! 

2. Read and annotate Chapter 14 for Monday. 

Block E: 

1. Today we watched an episode of MTV "Cribs." Finish watching the first episode, starring Carmelo Anthony. Then, complete the writing response due at the start of the next class. Be sure to draw on specific examples from both the show and the novel. 

2. Study for your vocabulary quiz on Monday, 

Homework March 25, 2015

Block D:

Be sure you've read and annotated Frankenstein through Chapter 12. We will have a Socratic seminar tomorrow.

Block E:

Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Read your independent reading book.
Bring all of your Gatsby materials to class tomorrow.

Block G:

Read and take notes on both Chapter 11 and  Chapter 12 in Strength for Friday.

Tuesday 3/24/15: Homework

Block G:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 11 up to the page break on page 171. 
• Study your new vocabulary words

Block B:

• Use the text to complete the "Scavenger Hunt" on Chapter 5 of Gatsby.
• Study your new vocabulary words and read your IR book.

Block C:

• Finish your notes on Chapter 11 and begin Chapter 12 in Strength.

Monday 3/23/15: Homework

Block B:

• Begin Chapter 5 using the Reading Road map questions to guide you. Read and annotate to the bottom of page 95.
• Study your new vocabulary words!

Block C:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 11 up to the page break on page 171. 
• Study your new vocabulary words!

Block D:

• Prepare for book club on Wednesday--bring in 400 words and a credible book review.
• Read and annotate Chapter 13 in Frankenstein.

Block E:

• Finish reading and annotating Chapter 5 and the reading road map questions.
• Complete the 3-2-1 sheet based on the chapter. 
• Study for your vocabulary quiz on Thursday.

Friday 3/20/15: Homework

Block C:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 10 in Strength in What Remains. Use the Reading Road Map for Chapter 10 as a guide as you read.
• Read your independent reading book

Block D:

• Read and annotate Chapter 12 in Frankenstein
• Work on finishing your book club book for next week's book club meeting. Find a book review on your book by a credible reviewer and bring it to your meeting on Wednesday.

Block E:

• Choose one of the Gatsby Station assignments on the list and complete a thoughtful, well-written one-page response due on Monday. Bring your station work into class as well.

Block G:

• Read and take notes on Chapter 10 in Strength. Use the Reading Road Map as a guide as you read.
• Read you independent reading book too!

Thursday 3/19/15: Homework

Block E:

• Make sure you've completed your reading and annotations through Chapter 4 in Gatsby. Complete the Reading Road map questions you received today.
• Write a short story using all FIVE vocabulary words for this week. Consider the skits your put on in class today as inspiration. 

Block G:

• Complete your Chapter 9 Maps to trace Deo's journey. Be sure to annotate the places you mark on your map with specific quotes and details.
• Study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow. 

Block B:

• Complete the station writing assignment of your choice on the list of options I gave you in class today. Be sure to write or type clear, well-supported paragraphs in your response.

Wednesday 3/18/15: Homework

Block G:

Finish chapter 9 in Strength. 

Study your vocabulary words. 

Block B: 

Read and annotate Chapter 4 in Gatsby. 

Complete the questions on the reading road map handout that I gave you today. 

Block C:

Read and take notes on the remainder of Chapter 9 in Strength. 

Block D: 

Read and annotate Chapter 12 in Frankenstein. Add to the Creature's timeline as you read. 

Complete the close reading worksheet as well on a passage you have selected. 

Tuesday 3/17/15: Homework

Block B:

• Finish reading and annotating Chapter 3 in Gatsby.

Block C:

• Read Chapter 9 in Strength to the page break on page 126. 
• Study your vocabulary words for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Block D:

• Read and annotate Chapter 11 in Frankenstein and work on your Creature timeline as you read.
• Prepare for book club on Friday!

Block E:

• Finish reading and annotating Chapter 4 in Gatsby. I will be checking annotations, so be sure that you are up-to-date with the reading. 
• Read your independent reading book as well.

Monday 3/16/15: Homework

Block D:

• Read and annotate Chapter 10 in Frankenstein.

Block E:

• Finish your character analysis writing response that we started in class today. 
• Read Chapter 4 in Gatsby to page 75. 

Block G:

• Begin reading Chapter 9 in Strength  up to the page break on page 126. Take careful notes using  the note-taking method that you prefer.
• Study your vocabulary words for the quiz on 3/19.

Homework Friday, 3/13/15

TGIF! My tire...what a sorry sight.

Block G:

1. Good work starting your group mind maps today! We will finish them up on Monday, so be ready.
2. Over the weekend, please read Chapter 8 in Strength. You may continue to map out your notes, or you can try a new method--using sticky notes to highlight your comments, observations, and questions. 
3. Study your new vocabulary words. Keep your eye out for provocative stories in the news this weekend, and brusque lunch ladies too! 

Block B:

1. Study your new vocabulary words for the quiz on Tuesday! Remember the skits you saw today, and the wager I made in class. 
2. Start reading Chapter 3 in Gatsby to the bottom of page 52. 

Block C:

1. Read chapter 8 in Strength, using sticky notes to highlight your comments, observations, and questions. 
2. Study your new vocabulary words. Keep your eye out for provocative stories in the news this weekend, and brusque lunch ladies too! 

Thursday 3/12/15: Homework

Block B:
1. Finish writing your character analysis that you started in class today. Be sure to incorporate the passages that you selected as you develop your paragraphs. Bring both your planning sheet and your written response to class tomorrow.

Block C:
1. Finish reading and mapping Chapters 6 and 7 in Strength for Friday.

Block D:
1. Study for the First 40 vocabulary test on Monday.
2. Read and annotate Chapter 9 in Frankenstein. We will hear our "jury" deliberate over the evidence that your presented on Victor's role in the deaths of William and Justine when we meet again on Monday.

Block E:
1. Complete the first 3 parts of the character development writing task that we started in class today. Be sure to examine the language of the passages that you select CAREFULLY.

Wednesday 3/11/15: Homework

Block C:

1. Read Chapter 6 and try the new mind map note-taking strategy that we discussed today as you read. Consider some of the topics of this morning's discussion as well: Kidder's narrative lens, the non-linear story structure, Deo's assimilation to America, and the characters that are introduced. 

Block D:

1. Read Chapter 8 in Frankenstein tonight, which features the trial of Justine. When you finish reading, respond the this question: Is Victor to blame for the recent and tragic events? Use theh text to make a case for both sides of the argument. 
2. Prepare for book club meeting #2 tomorrow. 

Block E:

1. Read Chapter 3 of Gatsby from page 45-52. We finally meet Gatsby! Be on the look-out for figurative language as Nick describes his first experience attending one of Gatsby's famous parties. 

Block G:

1. Read Chapters 6 and 7 in Strength for Friday, using the new mind map note-taking strategy that we started last night. 

Tuesday 3/10: Homework

Block E:

• Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
• Finish reading and annotating Chapter 2 in Gatsby tonight.

Block G:

• Read Chapters 4 and 5 in Strength and make a mind map based on the models and ideas we discussed in class.

Block B:

• Complete the character analysis research that we started in class today. Please complete the passage analysis for Thursday.

Monday 3/9/15: Homework

Block G:
1. Read Chapter 3 in Strength and complete Cornell Notes.

Block B:
1. Read and annotate Chapter 2 in Gatsby from p.26-midway on p.33.
2. Study your new vocabulary words.
3. Read your independent reading book

Block C:
1. Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Strength. Complete Cornell Notes for each chapter.
2. Read your independent reading book

Block D:
1. Finish Chapter 7 in Frankenstein
2. Complete the three-layered timeline using the model I gave you in class today. Your timeline should include the major events in Chapter 7 as well.

Friday 3/6/15: Homework

Block B:
1. Finish your response on the connection between Gatsby and Serial

Block C:
1. Study for vocabulary test on Monday
2. Read Chapter 3 in Strength and complete Cornell notes for the chapter

Block D:
1. Make a list of 20 questions that you have about what we've read thus far in Frankenstein.
2. Study for the First 40 Vocabulary test, which we will have next week.

Block E:
1. Finish your response on the connection between Gatsby and Serial.
2. Study the new vocabulary words I gave you today.

Thursday 3/5/15: Homework

Block D:
1. Read and annotate Chapter 6 in Frankenstein. 
2. Prepare 400 words for book club tomorrow. Be sure to bring your copy of the book with you as well.

Block E:
1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 1 in Gatsby.
2. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.

Block G:
1. Finish reading Chapter 2 and complete Cornell notes.
2. Prepare your passage analysis for the in-class writing assignment that we will do on Monday.
3. Study for the vocabulary quiz on words 51-55 on Monday. Keep in mind the performances you put on today as you study the words!

Wednesday 3/4/15: Homework

Block B:
1. Finish reading and annotating Chapter 1 in Gatsby. Start making your mind map on all that you notice about the story so far--including SETTING, CHARACTERS, NARRATOR.

Block C:
1. Finish reading Chapter 2 in Strength. Complete your Cornell Notes for both Chapter 1 and 2.
2. Work on your mind map based on FEAR, FLIGHT, AND MEMORY.
3. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday!

Tuesday 3/3/15; Homework

Block C:
1. Read Chapter 2 to the page break on page 27. Take Cornell notes while you read. Focus on the ways that Kidder reveals Deo's internal struggle now that his physical fears have abated.
2. Study your new vocabulary and read your independent reading book.

Block D:
1. Read Chapter 5 and take notes using a method that works for you. This is an important chapter, as the creature is BORN! Consider how Shelley uses the word LABOR in this chapter in particular.
2. Complete a 3-2-1 on the chapter (3 quotes and analysis, 2 questions and your predictions, and 1 connection to your SCHEMA!).
3. If you are interested, click here  for a link to the audio book. It's FREE!

Block E:
1. Read and annotate to the bottom of page 8 in Gatsby. Complete the yellow entrance ticket.

Block G: 
1. Read Chapter 2 to the page break on page 27. Take Cornell notes while you read.
2. Study your new vocabulary and read your independent reading book.

Monday 3/2/15: Homework

Block E:
1. Study and review the notes that you took in class today on the 1920s.
2. Read your independent reading book.

Block G:
1. Finish reading Chapter 1 in Strength.  Complete your Cornell notes for the chapter.
2. Study your new vocabulary words. Use Vocabulary.com to help you learn how to use the words in context.

Block B:
1. Finish reading and annotating pages 4-8 in The Great Gatsby.  I will be checking annotations on Wednesday.
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