Thursday BNW test - STUDY GUIDE and Turnitin discussion posts are good places for review
Friday Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 8
My comments have been added to all new posts re: themes. Note my responses and those of your peers for study purposes. Be prepared for discussion on BNW Wed!
This week homework will include correcting vocabulary TEST lessons 1-7 (Friday after Vocabulary test or weekend homework)
November 3/4 10th Grade retreat days...library orientation in class each day for those at school
November 5th - have Survival in Auschwitz in class
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
BNW discussion topics posted on Turnitin.com
BNW themes listed in discussion forum...respond to me as well as to one peer.
Your response to me is to answer my prompt.
Your response to your peer is to provide constructive criticism...encourage them to think critically...push them to get better!
Finally...on Monday you need to look back at the responses from your peers/me.
All discussions will be graded once a month...look for the October Turnitin.com points to be posted at the beginning of November as a homework grade.
Your response to me is to answer my prompt.
Your response to your peer is to provide constructive criticism...encourage them to think critically...push them to get better!
Finally...on Monday you need to look back at the responses from your peers/me.
All discussions will be graded once a month...look for the October Turnitin.com points to be posted at the beginning of November as a homework grade.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Paper # 2 and Survival in Auschwitz
BNW test is 10-30 ... therefore we'll start Survival in Auschwitz. All students need that book in class by 11-5/08.
Paper # 2 DRAFT is due 10-27 - more opportunity to work on MLA format, in text citations, research... RUBRIC IS POSTED IN AUGUST BLOG...one of first posts.
Paper # 2 DRAFT is due 10-27 - more opportunity to work on MLA format, in text citations, research... RUBRIC IS POSTED IN AUGUST BLOG...one of first posts.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
FIRST WEEK of the SECOND QUARTER
We'll go over active vs passive voice of verbs this week with a grammar quiz on Friday.
Friday we'll also have a vocabulary TEST on lessons 1-7...BINGO review this week!
Vocabulary quiz corrections (lesson 6) due Tuesday 10/21
OUTSIDE READING book was to be chosen last week. I gave you a chance to start the book on Friday after the quiz, if you need to change your book for any reason...it MUST BE DONE THIS WEEK. I will not accept reports on books that are not what is written in the log as of this coming week.
BNW will be discussed and quizzes given (at any time) based on the BNW schedule posted earlier on the blog.
Friday we'll also have a vocabulary TEST on lessons 1-7...BINGO review this week!
Vocabulary quiz corrections (lesson 6) due Tuesday 10/21
OUTSIDE READING book was to be chosen last week. I gave you a chance to start the book on Friday after the quiz, if you need to change your book for any reason...it MUST BE DONE THIS WEEK. I will not accept reports on books that are not what is written in the log as of this coming week.
BNW will be discussed and quizzes given (at any time) based on the BNW schedule posted earlier on the blog.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
BNW Assignments
The reading assignments for BNW include the following (reading questions ) and quizzes given at any time:
Due Monday 10/20 read up to and including chapter 7
21st - Chapter 8
22nd - Chapter 9
23rd - through chapter 11
27th - through chapter 15
28th - complete the book
30th - Test
Due Monday 10/20 read up to and including chapter 7
21st - Chapter 8
22nd - Chapter 9
23rd - through chapter 11
27th - through chapter 15
28th - complete the book
30th - Test
Monday, October 13, 2008
Homework
Complete Vocabulary 6 words and definitions
On a separate page, write original sentences for the vocabulary words and illustrate the sentences.
If you have not chosen OR#2...or I asked you to pick a more challenging book, bring me the title before school, at lunch or after school Tues/Wed/Thurs this week. Last day to switch book titles is Monday October 20th.
ALSO...discussions(2 or 3 questions) posted on turnitin.com - do by Wednesday before school (7:30 AM) ...concepts will be covered on the quiz Thursday. Respond to me and at least one classmate for each question posed. You will be required to read each peer's post/reply the Wednesday night in preparation for Thursday's quiz.
On a separate page, write original sentences for the vocabulary words and illustrate the sentences.
If you have not chosen OR#2...or I asked you to pick a more challenging book, bring me the title before school, at lunch or after school Tues/Wed/Thurs this week. Last day to switch book titles is Monday October 20th.
ALSO...discussions(2 or 3 questions) posted on turnitin.com - do by Wednesday before school (7:30 AM) ...concepts will be covered on the quiz Thursday. Respond to me and at least one classmate for each question posed. You will be required to read each peer's post/reply the Wednesday night in preparation for Thursday's quiz.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Last week of the quarter coming up...
Paper # 1 due tomorrow - turn in at Turnitin.com as well as bring in a hard copy.
OR #2 chosen by Monday the 13th
BNW quiz Thursday 10/16 (Chapters 1-5 and background info)
Vocabulary Quiz Friday 10/17 - lesson 6
Grammar Quiz - Friday 10/17 Pronouns and Active vs Passive voice of verbs
OR #2 chosen by Monday the 13th
BNW quiz Thursday 10/16 (Chapters 1-5 and background info)
Vocabulary Quiz Friday 10/17 - lesson 6
Grammar Quiz - Friday 10/17 Pronouns and Active vs Passive voice of verbs
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Interested in PHOTOGRAPHY?
National Geographic contest...
Deadline October 31, 2008
Information: ngphotocontest.com
Deadline October 31, 2008
Information: ngphotocontest.com
Brave New World
For Tuesday ... Read Chapters 1-5 and complete the attached worksheet.
Look on Turnitin.com for a discussion ... will be posted Friday. One response from EVERYONE is due by Tuesday.
Look on Turnitin.com for a discussion ... will be posted Friday. One response from EVERYONE is due by Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Model T homework
check out this site...the archive of the story...I'll accept the work emailed to my yahoo account (in the body of the email...NO ATTACHMENTS) by Friday...anytime Friday date stamped in my email.
Please answer in complete sentences.
http://www.detnews.com/apps
/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080927/AUTO01/809270428/-1/ARCHIVE
Please answer in complete sentences.
http://www.detnews.com/apps
/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080927/AUTO01/809270428/-1/ARCHIVE
Upcoming Deadlines for Paper #1
By Thursday 10/2...register at Turnitin.com under YOUR block (easy homework assignment...quick way to earn points)
Use the following information:
Students MUST enroll in their block
block ID's are:
Block 3= 2442940
Block 4= 2442942
Block 5= 2442944
Password = Room322
We will use Turnitin.com for class discussions about BNW as homework assignments to accompany our reading of the text.
Tuesday 10/7 bring in revised draft...stapled to 1st draft...have body paragraphs reworked to include in-text citations in MLA format for class workshop
Friday 10/10
Paper must be turned in IN CLASS stapled to the back of the rubric and two drafts. Papers without rough drafts will not be accepted, they will be treated like a rough draft and seen as a work in progress.
Paper must also be turned in AT TURNITIN.COM NO LATER THAN 1 PM FRIDAY...if this paper is not in by 1 pm Friday it will not be accepted.
The turnitin.com copy will be graded and turnitin.com will check for plagiarism.
Use the following information:
Students MUST enroll in their block
block ID's are:
Block 3= 2442940
Block 4= 2442942
Block 5= 2442944
Password = Room322
We will use Turnitin.com for class discussions about BNW as homework assignments to accompany our reading of the text.
Tuesday 10/7 bring in revised draft...stapled to 1st draft...have body paragraphs reworked to include in-text citations in MLA format for class workshop
Friday 10/10
Paper must be turned in IN CLASS stapled to the back of the rubric and two drafts. Papers without rough drafts will not be accepted, they will be treated like a rough draft and seen as a work in progress.
Paper must also be turned in AT TURNITIN.COM NO LATER THAN 1 PM FRIDAY...if this paper is not in by 1 pm Friday it will not be accepted.
The turnitin.com copy will be graded and turnitin.com will check for plagiarism.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Week of September 29th
Monday and Tuesday we'll workshop our paper drafts and discuss revision.
Tuesday we'll get back our Vocabulary Test from last week - corrections due Wed. We'll also start this week's lesson...lesson 5
Homework...visit the site: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=AUTO01
1. Look at the audio slideshow - writers crank up the Model T
2. Watch video - guided Tour of Model T
3. Look at the photos...100 years of Model T's
4. Read the article...
Respond to the following in complete sentences:
1. What did you learn about the Model T? (Name at least 5 new facts you learned)
2. What is different from the Original Model T to the 1916 version in the auto slide show?
3. Why was a door not typically on the drivers side of the early Model T (in 1920's it became standard)?
4. What did you learn about America when the Model T was created?
5. How many Model T's are on the road today?
Wednesday and Thursday we'll also discuss PRONOUNS with a grammar quiz Friday as well.
Don't forget...
1. Brave New World (BNW) needs to be brought to class starting on October 1st - WED.
2. Outside Reading #1 is DUE Thursday October 1st...you need to turn in the books you checked out with me AND you need to bring in your book from home - you'll get your book back with your report next week. If you do not have the book you borrowed from me, you need to replace the book by Thursday, without the book you will get a zero for the assignment, that was our agreement.
Tuesday we'll get back our Vocabulary Test from last week - corrections due Wed. We'll also start this week's lesson...lesson 5
Homework...visit the site: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=AUTO01
1. Look at the audio slideshow - writers crank up the Model T
2. Watch video - guided Tour of Model T
3. Look at the photos...100 years of Model T's
4. Read the article...
Respond to the following in complete sentences:
1. What did you learn about the Model T? (Name at least 5 new facts you learned)
2. What is different from the Original Model T to the 1916 version in the auto slide show?
3. Why was a door not typically on the drivers side of the early Model T (in 1920's it became standard)?
4. What did you learn about America when the Model T was created?
5. How many Model T's are on the road today?
Wednesday and Thursday we'll also discuss PRONOUNS with a grammar quiz Friday as well.
Don't forget...
1. Brave New World (BNW) needs to be brought to class starting on October 1st - WED.
2. Outside Reading #1 is DUE Thursday October 1st...you need to turn in the books you checked out with me AND you need to bring in your book from home - you'll get your book back with your report next week. If you do not have the book you borrowed from me, you need to replace the book by Thursday, without the book you will get a zero for the assignment, that was our agreement.
Editing Your Papers
some useful websites are located in the links section...Indiana University Writing Tutorial Services.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Homework
This weekend you need to work on OR #1 (assignment listed August 28th I believe) adn I need to work on your paper drafts.
Monday bring to class your grammar and vocabulary books!
Make sure you have Brave New World (BNW) in class by October 1st...Wednesday next week.
Monday bring to class your grammar and vocabulary books!
Make sure you have Brave New World (BNW) in class by October 1st...Wednesday next week.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Week of September 22nd
Paper #1 Rough Draft is due tomorrow - turn in rubric as cover sheet...in old blog post from earlier this semester. I'll return the papers Monday next week...final drafts due Friday October 10th
Brave New World books passed out today...have your copy with you OCTOBER 1ST.
Friday our vocabulary quiz will cover lessons 3 and 4...we'll go back to one lesson a week next week.
We'll start grammar (pronouns/conjunctions and writing tips) next week...this week literature and vocabulary. We'll also workshop papers and work on the revising process next week.
Brave New World books passed out today...have your copy with you OCTOBER 1ST.
Friday our vocabulary quiz will cover lessons 3 and 4...we'll go back to one lesson a week next week.
We'll start grammar (pronouns/conjunctions and writing tips) next week...this week literature and vocabulary. We'll also workshop papers and work on the revising process next week.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
All Papers emailed ... graded
check your emails...some of you sent documents I could not open. The information needs to be sent as a .doc file or cut and pasted into body of email and resent to my yahoo account (as you did while I was away) by Monday night 9 pm.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
homework...
having trouble opening attachments - not sure why. If you did not get a message back from me with a grade AND you sent homework as an attachment...please resend in the bbody of the email.
thanks for your kind thoughts about my grandma!
Ms. MacVay
ps...NEW TRIVIA WILL BE POSTED IN THE MORNING!
thanks for your kind thoughts about my grandma!
Ms. MacVay
ps...NEW TRIVIA WILL BE POSTED IN THE MORNING!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SCHEDULE CHANGES
My grandmother passed away yesterday. I will be at school on Monday then away (Michigan) the rest of the week.
Monday we'll introduce vocabulary and work on the Twain short story.
Tuesday you'll need your literature book
Tuesdays With Morrie will be shown Wednesday-Friday. You will take notes on paper provided and write a response based on the movie vs book...due MONDAY 9/22/08.
There will be NO vocabulary or grammar quiz next week. The week of the 22nd we'll cover both lessons 3 and 4 and have a grammar quiz.
Your paper draft is still due the 23rd...email me at renemacvay@yahoo.com if you have questions while I am away...i'll check e-mail once a day.
Have a good week!
Ms. MacVay
Monday we'll introduce vocabulary and work on the Twain short story.
Tuesday you'll need your literature book
Tuesdays With Morrie will be shown Wednesday-Friday. You will take notes on paper provided and write a response based on the movie vs book...due MONDAY 9/22/08.
There will be NO vocabulary or grammar quiz next week. The week of the 22nd we'll cover both lessons 3 and 4 and have a grammar quiz.
Your paper draft is still due the 23rd...email me at renemacvay@yahoo.com if you have questions while I am away...i'll check e-mail once a day.
Have a good week!
Ms. MacVay
Thursday, September 11, 2008
"Bone Girl" Homework due 9-15-08
Tomorrow's quiz on Bone Girl will be multiple choice and short answer.
“Bone Girl” by Joseph Bruchac
Classroom Discussion Questions:
1. Would you describe the Bone Girl as helpful or frightful? Find textual evidence to support your answer.
2. What do you believe about spirits, and how does your thinking compare with the narrator’s thinking? (A complete answer includes WHAT the narrator thinks about spirits.)
3. How is the narrator’s idea about “staying put” significant to the story? Use specific details and information from the story to support your answer.
4. How is the title relevant to the story? Use specific details and information from the story to support your answer.
Homework:
Respond to ONE of the following prompts in essay form. Your answer should be about three paragraphs in length (introduction/body/conclusion) but can be longer if you have more to share. Remember ONE idea per paragraph. Please TYPE DOUBLE SPACED and turn in behind this cover sheet. Due Monday 9-15-08
1. The encounter with the Bone Girl helps the narrator to straighten out his life. Many of us have had or know someone who has had the experience of a divine intervention. Write about a divine intervention you know about and explain the effects this has had on the person involved.
2. The narrator tells us, “I have a theory about this. I think it is because Indians stay put and white people keep moving around” (67). Thinking of your own family or community, write an essay that refutes or substantiates the narrator’s thinking.
“Bone Girl” by Joseph Bruchac
Classroom Discussion Questions:
1. Would you describe the Bone Girl as helpful or frightful? Find textual evidence to support your answer.
2. What do you believe about spirits, and how does your thinking compare with the narrator’s thinking? (A complete answer includes WHAT the narrator thinks about spirits.)
3. How is the narrator’s idea about “staying put” significant to the story? Use specific details and information from the story to support your answer.
4. How is the title relevant to the story? Use specific details and information from the story to support your answer.
Homework:
Respond to ONE of the following prompts in essay form. Your answer should be about three paragraphs in length (introduction/body/conclusion) but can be longer if you have more to share. Remember ONE idea per paragraph. Please TYPE DOUBLE SPACED and turn in behind this cover sheet. Due Monday 9-15-08
1. The encounter with the Bone Girl helps the narrator to straighten out his life. Many of us have had or know someone who has had the experience of a divine intervention. Write about a divine intervention you know about and explain the effects this has had on the person involved.
2. The narrator tells us, “I have a theory about this. I think it is because Indians stay put and white people keep moving around” (67). Thinking of your own family or community, write an essay that refutes or substantiates the narrator’s thinking.
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