*** Each Friday a new grammar and vocabulary unit/review will be covered. A story will be due on Monday and a subsequent quiz the following Friday. That will be ROUTINE this year.
ALL vocabulary stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (based on guidelines) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
Friday in class we will begin review UNIT 21 in the Writer's Choice Book. It is expected that you follow the grammar rules outlined in UNIT 21 (Lessons 21.1, 21.2, 21.3 and 21.10) when you create your vocabulary story. Both the Vocabulary and Grammar topics will be covered on a quiz.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 + Grammar Unit 21 REVIEW Begins
DUE Tuesday 9-3-13
Word Count 200-400 words
Write your story using ALL 20 vocabulary words. Base your story on ONE of the following prompts:
A character from one of the summer reading titles.
A character from one of the books from 9th grade English class.
A character from a Disney ANIMATED film.
Vocabulary Quiz #1 covers lesson 1...FRIDAY 9-6-13
Multiple Choice Format (definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences)
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Seating Charts
I will be making SEATING CHARTS ... YES, assigned seats start next week. The seats will not be the ones you MUST sit in all year, but for a month or so.
Please send me an email to rmacvay@sahs.org if you wish to tell me about a seating preference. We will utilize BOTH the front and back boards so the only time there is a "front" to the classroom is when the screen is being used.
If you have a preference, let me know via email by FRIDAY night.
Thanks!
Ms. MacVay
Please send me an email to rmacvay@sahs.org if you wish to tell me about a seating preference. We will utilize BOTH the front and back boards so the only time there is a "front" to the classroom is when the screen is being used.
If you have a preference, let me know via email by FRIDAY night.
Thanks!
Ms. MacVay
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Block Day
Today I passed out a letter to give your parents, asking for them to send you to school with cash or a check (made payable to the SCHOOL) to cover the cost of the year's Upfront Magazine subscription. Please bring in the $15.00 by September 10th.
Today we discussed:
1. How a book cover reflects marketing practices (target audience, etc)
2. Who the target audience of the book is, in our opinion, after reading each book.
3. The author's choice of setting and how it helps us relate to characters
4. The author's character development in relation to setting
We got through MOST of the Characterization WS ... BLOCK 2 ... please complete the chart so we can discuss Friday due to Mass Shortened-Class
WE ALSO discussed TECHNOLOGY in the class
1. How to FOLLOW the blog
2. How to follow a hyperlink and download a worksheet so that is can be saved on a personal computer and the answers TYPED under the questions!
Remember...my Tutoring Hours are Wednesday 7-7:30 ...
Remember...Block 2 students drop off your BACKPACKS/OTHER ITEMS in the classroom BEFORE MASS so we can maximize our mass-shortened time together!
Today we discussed:
1. How a book cover reflects marketing practices (target audience, etc)
2. Who the target audience of the book is, in our opinion, after reading each book.
3. The author's choice of setting and how it helps us relate to characters
4. The author's character development in relation to setting
We got through MOST of the Characterization WS ... BLOCK 2 ... please complete the chart so we can discuss Friday due to Mass Shortened-Class
WE ALSO discussed TECHNOLOGY in the class
1. How to FOLLOW the blog
2. How to follow a hyperlink and download a worksheet so that is can be saved on a personal computer and the answers TYPED under the questions!
Remember...my Tutoring Hours are Wednesday 7-7:30 ...
Remember...Block 2 students drop off your BACKPACKS/OTHER ITEMS in the classroom BEFORE MASS so we can maximize our mass-shortened time together!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday August 27th
This week we will continue to discuss class expectations.
Today I will collect signed syllabus forms and we will start to discuss summer reading.
The CHARACTERIZATION chart needs to be completed (definitions) if not done in class. If the document handed out in class is lost, it can be found on the DOCUMENTS PAGE of the class website.
BRING Summer Reading Books every day until we have a summer reading test.
BRING vocabulary book every day starting FRIDAY this week (photocopy someone's lesson 1 if you do not have one yet and make sure you have your copy with you in class on Friday).
BRING Writer's Choice Book Friday...you do NOT have to bring it each day. The book is TOO heave to carry each day!
Ms. MacVay
DID you bookmark the blog and follow it? I can "see" who follows the blog and how many people check the posts. Homework last night was to do this...only 9 of you did! Take care of this tonight...do not lose participation points.
Today I will collect signed syllabus forms and we will start to discuss summer reading.
The CHARACTERIZATION chart needs to be completed (definitions) if not done in class. If the document handed out in class is lost, it can be found on the DOCUMENTS PAGE of the class website.
BRING Summer Reading Books every day until we have a summer reading test.
BRING vocabulary book every day starting FRIDAY this week (photocopy someone's lesson 1 if you do not have one yet and make sure you have your copy with you in class on Friday).
BRING Writer's Choice Book Friday...you do NOT have to bring it each day. The book is TOO heave to carry each day!
Ms. MacVay
DID you bookmark the blog and follow it? I can "see" who follows the blog and how many people check the posts. Homework last night was to do this...only 9 of you did! Take care of this tonight...do not lose participation points.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Welcome to English 2 for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
I look forward to exploring literature and writing with you this year. Together we'll share ideas about the literature we read, work on developing our writing, review grammar, and learn new vocabulary words!
I'll announce homework in class and SOTW but all detailed information will be here on the BLOG. Bookmark this page.
Documents you need for class can be downloaded from the class website. We will use www.turnitin.com to upload papers.
The first day of school and the entire first two weeks of school, bring to class your summer reading books, vocabulary book, and grammar book.
Homework Due Tuesday 9-27-13
1. Use www.dictionary.com to complete the 4 definitions on the CHARACTERIZATION handout (if you lost it it is on the documents page of the class website). We'll complete the rest IN class on TUESDAY.
2. read over the syllabus with your parents and sign and complete the last page. Bring in the teacher copy of the signed syllabus form. Keep the family copy.
DUE by Friday 9-30-13
Have all of your supplies and your binder organized.
DUE By 10-9-13
Bring in your check or cash for the New York Times Upfront Magazine.
I'll announce homework in class and SOTW but all detailed information will be here on the BLOG. Bookmark this page.
Documents you need for class can be downloaded from the class website. We will use www.turnitin.com to upload papers.
The first day of school and the entire first two weeks of school, bring to class your summer reading books, vocabulary book, and grammar book.
Homework Due Tuesday 9-27-13
1. Use www.dictionary.com to complete the 4 definitions on the CHARACTERIZATION handout (if you lost it it is on the documents page of the class website). We'll complete the rest IN class on TUESDAY.
2. read over the syllabus with your parents and sign and complete the last page. Bring in the teacher copy of the signed syllabus form. Keep the family copy.
DUE by Friday 9-30-13
Have all of your supplies and your binder organized.
DUE By 10-9-13
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