PE for April
This month we will take a different approach to our PE assignment. You will chose one of the documentaries to watch about health and write a reflection. Instructions here
Peer Edit Instructions
Today we will work to peer edit the rough drafts of our essay. Peer edit instructions can be found here. You can also see the rubric for your essay here.
Please refer to the following links to help with your edits:
How to integrate quotes
MLA Formatting Instructions
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
Mockingbird Essay Conclusion
Please use the following template for you essay conclusion.
You will need 3 copies of your rough draft ready for peer edits on Wednesday.
You will need 3 copies of your rough draft ready for peer edits on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
To Kill a Mockingbird Essay Intro
Splash Courses at UCSD
The UCSD school of medicine is offering a day of courses for high schoolers only for only $10. Splash @ UCSD is a series of courses offered at UCSD that cover a wide array of topics that may interest you. You can take up to 7 courses from numerous topics including video game design, magic, politics, science, engineering, and more. See the full course listing here.
To Kill A Mockingbird Essay Intro
Today in class we will begin writing our essay intro and first body paragraph. Please use the following introduction paragraph template to organize you ideas. Once finished you can move on and begin writing your first body paragraph using this template. Please have both completed by Friday (3/18).
The UCSD school of medicine is offering a day of courses for high schoolers only for only $10. Splash @ UCSD is a series of courses offered at UCSD that cover a wide array of topics that may interest you. You can take up to 7 courses from numerous topics including video game design, magic, politics, science, engineering, and more. See the full course listing here.
To Kill A Mockingbird Essay Intro
Today in class we will begin writing our essay intro and first body paragraph. Please use the following introduction paragraph template to organize you ideas. Once finished you can move on and begin writing your first body paragraph using this template. Please have both completed by Friday (3/18).
Monday, March 14, 2016
To Kill a Mockongbird Essay Prompt
Independent Reading Books
Today is your presentation of your independent reading book review. This means that it is time to chose a new book to read for the next 6 weeks. Your next book review presentation will be on May 9th. There have also been some additions to the reading list as well as new themes listed for each book. I hope this will help you to better sort through the books and find something that you will enjoy reading. Please bring your new book to class for a book check next Monday (3/21).
Studio Art
For studio art please create your own cover for our novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Please be creative and artistic. The cover must contain the title of the book and name of the author. Turn in to the box by Friday (3/18).
Essay Prompt
Please carefully read your prompt for your essay. After we discuss the prompt please complete this outline to start organizing your essay. Then you will search in the book for relevant quotes that you will include in your essay. Please complete the outline and turn it in on Wednesday.
Today is your presentation of your independent reading book review. This means that it is time to chose a new book to read for the next 6 weeks. Your next book review presentation will be on May 9th. There have also been some additions to the reading list as well as new themes listed for each book. I hope this will help you to better sort through the books and find something that you will enjoy reading. Please bring your new book to class for a book check next Monday (3/21).
Studio Art
For studio art please create your own cover for our novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Please be creative and artistic. The cover must contain the title of the book and name of the author. Turn in to the box by Friday (3/18).
Essay Prompt
Please carefully read your prompt for your essay. After we discuss the prompt please complete this outline to start organizing your essay. Then you will search in the book for relevant quotes that you will include in your essay. Please complete the outline and turn it in on Wednesday.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
We Need to Talk About Injustice
Mentor Appreciation Lunch
Friday is the mentor appreciation luncheon. We ask that ALL students dress for success for the luncheon. After 4th period all students will go to the area in front of G101. There will be buffet style lunch provided. Please sit with your current or former mentor if they are present.
Panera Fundraiser Tonight!
Please support our school by eating at Panera TONIGHT between 4 and 8 pm. Present this flyer to make sure money goes to our school.
Summer Science Program on Catalina Island
A program through USC is hosting a week long summer science camp on Catalina Island at no cost to students. Students will learn about the ocean and marine life at the USC Dornslife campus on Catalina island. The site is a marine protected area that includes snorkling, research, and other amazing activities. Please click here for more details.
We Need to Talk About Injustice
Today we will finish our close read of the closing argument in the case of Tom Robinson. then we will look at injustice that still goes on today and talk about our current criminal justice system. To begin our discussion we will look at this Ted Talk from Bryan Stevenson who is the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, fighting poverty and challenging racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.
Then we will talk about the case now known as the Central Park Five, a famous case from the late 1980's in which 5 young males were improperly charged with a crime. We will first view an interview with one of the members of the Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam.
A full documentary on the Central Park Five is available streaming on Netflix now. I encourage you to watch it when you have time.
Once we have completed our videos and discussion I would like you to answer the following reflection questions. Please turn in your response along with your annotations for the closing arguments on Friday (3/11).
Friday is the mentor appreciation luncheon. We ask that ALL students dress for success for the luncheon. After 4th period all students will go to the area in front of G101. There will be buffet style lunch provided. Please sit with your current or former mentor if they are present.
Panera Fundraiser Tonight!
Please support our school by eating at Panera TONIGHT between 4 and 8 pm. Present this flyer to make sure money goes to our school.
Summer Science Program on Catalina Island
A program through USC is hosting a week long summer science camp on Catalina Island at no cost to students. Students will learn about the ocean and marine life at the USC Dornslife campus on Catalina island. The site is a marine protected area that includes snorkling, research, and other amazing activities. Please click here for more details.
We Need to Talk About Injustice
Today we will finish our close read of the closing argument in the case of Tom Robinson. then we will look at injustice that still goes on today and talk about our current criminal justice system. To begin our discussion we will look at this Ted Talk from Bryan Stevenson who is the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, fighting poverty and challenging racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.
Then we will talk about the case now known as the Central Park Five, a famous case from the late 1980's in which 5 young males were improperly charged with a crime. We will first view an interview with one of the members of the Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam.
A full documentary on the Central Park Five is available streaming on Netflix now. I encourage you to watch it when you have time.
Once we have completed our videos and discussion I would like you to answer the following reflection questions. Please turn in your response along with your annotations for the closing arguments on Friday (3/11).
Monday, March 7, 2016
Atticus Closing Statement Close Read
School Survey
Today we will be taking a survey about our school site. Please carefully consider your answers and respond honestly. Please sign in to your google classroom and then click here to take the survey.
Atticus Closing Statement Close Read
Please follow directions on the handout and read the closing statements of Atticus from your novel. Once you have completed the close read please complete the reflection. Follow all directions and turn in your assignment on Wednesday (3/9).
Vocab Ch. 24 - End
Vocab handout for Ch. 24 - End. Due Friday (3/11)
Today we will be taking a survey about our school site. Please carefully consider your answers and respond honestly. Please sign in to your google classroom and then click here to take the survey.
Atticus Closing Statement Close Read
Please follow directions on the handout and read the closing statements of Atticus from your novel. Once you have completed the close read please complete the reflection. Follow all directions and turn in your assignment on Wednesday (3/9).
Vocab Ch. 24 - End
Vocab handout for Ch. 24 - End. Due Friday (3/11)
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Moral Development
Fitness Gram
Please wear athletic clothes to school THIS FRIDAY! We will be taking the fitness gram so come ready to work out!
Moral Development
Today we will learn about Kohlberg's theory of moral development. We will look at some interesting moral dilemmas and discuss our opinions of the situation. Please look at the following presentation to learn about Kohlberg and his theory of moral development. Once you are done learning about the different stages of moral development please complete the following response questions. Follow the directions carefully. Your response will be due on Friday (3/4).
Please wear athletic clothes to school THIS FRIDAY! We will be taking the fitness gram so come ready to work out!
Moral Development
Today we will learn about Kohlberg's theory of moral development. We will look at some interesting moral dilemmas and discuss our opinions of the situation. Please look at the following presentation to learn about Kohlberg and his theory of moral development. Once you are done learning about the different stages of moral development please complete the following response questions. Follow the directions carefully. Your response will be due on Friday (3/4).
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