Agenda & Homework 8/30

Reminder: Entry #1 and Writing Workshop Handouts are located in the Digital Files.  Look in the appropriate folder.  These resources are for your use.  :-)  Format revisions for Journal #1 and Format/content revisions for the "Colomber" are due Tuesday (if not finished on Thursday). Upload through turnitin.com.  Enjoy the Labor Day weekend.

Agenda & Homework - 8/28

Note:  You will complete vocabulary maps for at least the first 10 words from lesson one. The assignment template is in the Digital Files.  Look under the appropriate folder.

Also: Remember that you do NOT need fancy dividers for the notebook. Simply organize according to the assignment sheet, also located in the Digital Files. 

Agenda & Homework - 8/24

(1) Learning Profile #3

(2) "Colomber" Theme Analysis - Write your response, format it, and upload to turnitin.com.

Homework: Word Parts C-Notes (Cornell Notes)

Notes: All handouts are located in the Digital Files. 

Agenda & Homework - 8/22

First, based on how you score on Learning Profile #2, complete the appropriate reflection.  Handouts are located in the appropriate folder once you click the Digital Files link. 

Then, respond to two questions for journal #1.  (1) How might literature (a story) be both a mirror and a window?  (2) What is a hero?  Once you've written the journal on a word document, format your writing using the handout titled SpongeBob's Short Reference Guide: Formatting Using Microsoft 2010.  Finally, submit the paper to turnitin.com.  See Mr. Smith for the class ID and password to register and submit your journal.

Agenda & Homework 8/20

Hi Classes!  Just a reminder that your first homework assignment is to read the Course Orientation, located in the Course Introductory Materials in the Digital Files.  Just click on the link on this webpage.  When you are done, print out the appropriate class signature sheet and complete along with your parents/guardians.  See you in class next week with some exciting news!! Yippee!

Welcome students and parents to the 2012-2013 school year!  I'm eager and excited to work with each of you as we embark together on both personal and literary journeys throughout the year.  As Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu once wrote,  "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Let us begin!