Assignments for the Week of Oct 1-5

Mon, Oct. 1            Lit            Read chapter 11 twice
                                                Bring 3 points to discuss in class.
                                                Be prepared to take a reading quiz.

                               Writing     5 Journal entries due

                                Iowas       9:00-10:45 am

Tues., Oct. 2           RCG         Fish Bowls

Wed., Oct. 3           Iowas         11:05-12:50.  Bring a healthy, substantial snack to eat at break.

Thurs., Oct. 4         Iowas        1:30-3:05 pm.

Fri., Oct. 5              Lit             Read chapter 12 twice
                                                 Bring 3 points to discuss in class.
                                                 Be prepared to take a reading quiz. 
          
                                      

 
                                                 

Assignments for the week of Sept.24-28

Mon., Sept. 24          Precepts       Create a guiding document for the class.  Write an introduction and
                                                       a list of precepts that should be used to guide us through the year.
                                                       Choose the 3 most important precepts and write a paragraph
                                                       explaining why they are important to YOU and to the class.
                                                       Include a personal story that illustrates your reasons.


                                  RCG             Hand in your family history project assignments - answers to 
                                                       question and presentation outline.

                                   Literature    Read Chapter 9 twice.
                                                       Prepare for quiz.
                                                       Bring in 3 points for discussion.


Tues., Sept. 25           RCG            Read "The Gardner's Tale" by Camara Jones
                                                       List 5 authentic questions you have as you read the article.


Wed., Sept. 26                               No school.


Thurs., Sept 27          RCG            Response to Color of Fear

Fri., Sept. 28              Literature     Read Chapter 10 twice.
                                                       Prepare for quiz.
                                                       Bring in 3 points for discussion.

Assignments for the Week of Sept. 18-21

Tues., Sept. 18        Literature       Read Chapter 6 twice.
                                                       Prepare for quiz.
                                                       Bring in 3 points for discussion.

                                 RCG              Family history interview reports (continued)

Wed., Sept. 19          Literature      Read Chapter 7 twice.
                                                       Prepare for quiz.
                                                       Bring in 3 points for discussion.
 
                                  Precepts       Choose the 5 best precepts from the class or from Wonder.
                                                       Write a good paragraph explaining why each precept should be
                                                            included in the class's 2012 guiding document.

Thurs., Sept. 20  

Fri., Sept. 21             Literature     Read Chapter 8 twice.
                                                       Prepare for quiz.
                                                       Bring in 3 points for discussion.

Mon., Sept. 24          Precepts       Create a guiding document for the class.  Write an introduction and
                                                       a list of precepts that should be used to guide us through the year.
                                                       Choose the 3 most important precepts and write a paragraph
                                                       explaining why they are important to YOU and to the class.
                                                       Include a personal story that illustrates your reasons. 

                 

Assignments for the Week Sept. 10-14

Mon., 9/10                Literature       Read Ch. 5 in Secret Life of Bees.
                                                        Bring in 3 discussion points.
                                                        Be prepared for a 5-question quiz.
                                                        Black Madonna oral report with photos or artwork.

 

                                 Julian POV essay revision due (Please don't demonize the mother.)


Tues., 9/11                RCG               The Visitor assignment due.

Wed., 9/12                Literature       Read Ch. 6 in Secret Life of Bees.
                                                        Bring in 3 discussion points.
                                                        Be prepared for a 5-question quiz.

Thurs., 9/13            RCG                Family History Reports

 

 

 

 

Fri., 9/14                Literature          Read Ch. 6 in Secret Life of Bees.
                                                        Bring in 3 discussion points.
                                                        Be prepared for a 5-question quiz.