REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!!

REMEMBER!!!

The LAST DAY TO COMPLETE

your 3 Sessions for Reading Plus is

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012

CLICK HERE to complete a session or Reading Plus today...

WILL YOU BE NAUGHTY OR NICE?

Don't miss out on this NICE opportunity to boost your grade.

WINTER BREAK ASSIGNMENTS

English I & II

CLICK HERE for LITERARY DEVICE CHART

Intensive Reading I & II Extra Credit

CLICK HERE for READING PLUS WINTER BREAK EXTRA CREDIT

 

CLICK HERE for EXTRA CREDIT WINTER BREAK READING PACKET

December Field Trip to the Theater

SEATING IS STILL AVAILABLE

Those of you who wish to attend the December 4th Field Trip can still turn in their field trip form and money.

They will both be collected until Friday, November 16, 2012.

Don't Miss Out!

Please comment see Ms. Allen if you have any questions or concerns.

GREAT JOB 10TH GRADE ENGLISH & READING!

Over 75% of you guys

scored above MASTERY

on your UNIT 1 QUARTER EXAM!!

&

79% scored above MASTERY
on your ENGLISH II QUARTER EXAM!!!

I'm So PROUD of You! Keep up the Great Work!

REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER!

READING PLUS REMINDER!

To ALL READING CLASSES (PERIODS 2, 4, 6)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH MIDNIGHT is the LAST DAY  to have ALL 3 SESSIONS of Reading Plus completed for the 8th week.

Reading Plus grades will be inputted into the grade book as the final grade for the 1st 9 weeks FIRST THING FRIDAY MORNING.

Everyday Use Written Response Test Review

The Most Dangerous Game Test Written Response Review

This is a perfect place for you guys to discuss the written response questions in the comments section below. Don't forget the test is Thursday, October 10.

10th Grade HW-Everyday Use Quilt Project

This is an INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.

Assignment due:  Tuesday, October 16

EXTRA CREDIT FOR EVERYBODY!!!

GET IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT & RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT

Receive EXTRA CREDIT points towards the class of choice (Reading or English).

If you are 18 or older, sign up to test drive a FORD to support school activities.

If you are under 18, ask your parents or other family member who is over 18 years old to sign up and test drive a FORD on your behalf.

Receive your ticket as proof, and show to me in class.

EXTRA CREDIT for Period 1 9th Grade ONLY

1st Period 9th Grade ONLY.

If you are interested in receiving EXTRA CREDIT for your Composition Book Activity. Please RSVP below, or contact me in class. This is worth an EXTRA 10 points, but I will not accept any students who do not RSVP.

The Composition Activity is on

Wednesday, October 3, 2012; Please arrive by 11:30

to insure ample time to finish the activity. You must bring your own lunch that day.

"Everyday Use" 10th Grade HW

Ok here are the assignments for "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. I have extended the due date to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5.

Click on the link HERE to access your LITERARY QUESTIONS.

Click on the link HERE to access your VOCABULARY PRACTICE.

If you have any questions please fill free to ask.

10th Graders Build Up Our Word Garden

Our H.W. Assignment this week is aimed to build up our Garden of Words.

You will complete the Vocabulary Wheel by clicking on the link at the below.

CLICK HERE for an example for your Vocabulary Wheel.

CLICK HERE for the Vocabulary Wheel GO and directions.

You must print the Vocabulary Wheel, and follow the directions to fill it out.

Then you must cut the wheel out, and turn it in.

You only have to do one wheel for each class English II (period 3) and Reading II (period 4).

Pick your one (1) word from one of the stories we've read in English or Reading. Once you've chosen your word, comment to this post stating what word you chose to do. No one can repeat a word, and the wheel will not be accepted unless you comment below to tell me and the both classes which words are already taken.

Remember the first ones to comment will have their first choice of the words to the wheel.

9th Graders Build Up Our Vocabulary Garden

Our H.W. Assignment this week is aimed to build up our Garden of Words.

You will complete the Vocabulary Wheel by clicking on the link at the below.

CLICK HERE for an example for your Vocabulary Wheel.

CLICK HERE for the Vocabulary Wheel GO and directions.

You must print the Vocabulary Wheel, and follow the directions to fill it out.

Then you must cut the wheel out, and turn it in.

You only have to do one wheel for each class English I (periods 1 & 5) and Reading (periods 2 & 6).

Pick your one (1) word from one of the stories we've read in English or Reading. Once you've chosen your word, comment to this post stating what word you chose to do. No one can repeat a word, and the wheel will not be accepted unless you comment below to tell me and the both classes which words are already taken.

Remember the first ones to comment will have their first choice of the words to the wheel.

The Most Dangerous Game HW-9th Grade

I hope you enjoyed reading the The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell. Here are two assignments to complete by Wednesday, October 3rd.

Remember if  you have any questions please e-mail me using the dadeschools e-mail or comment below. And of course you can always ask me in class as well.

Complete the Vocabulary handout below using your The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary words.

Then complete the Literary Analysis handout.

FINALLY! PRODIGY Vocabulary Study

OK my 10th Grade Stellar Stars,

Below you will find the Mozart article, showing how much Mozart is a prodigy. Read the article and answer the 6 multiple choice questions.

On the Mozart answer sheet there are 6 additional very short response answers. You may access the answer sheet HERE. 

I think this goes without saying, but you may print out the answer sheet, or you can write it out on your own sheet of paper. Whatever tickles your fancy.

If you're itching for EXTRA CREDIT, answer the following extended response question (It can be on the same sheet of paper, no need to kill more trees.)

Extended Response:  How is Mozart considered to be a prodigy? Use details from the article to support your answer. Worth up to 10 JUICY, EXTRA POINTS...

Mozart prodigy article from kiaallen

9th Grade English I "The Most Dangerous Game" Book Trailer Extra Credit

Due to Popular Demand 9th Graders EXTRA CREDIT is offered for English I. Completing this chart will give you 15 points.

Click HERE for your Prediction chart.

View the video below for the "Most Dangerous Game" by clicking the play symbol.

When you finish making your predictions based on the video, bring your chart to class Thursday, September 27th (Periods 1 or 5), and as you read the story in class, finish completing your Prediction chart.

Turn it in at the end of class to receive up to 15 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT.

CALLING ALL AVAILABLE PARENTS FOR CHAPERONES!

Parents are needed to volunteer to chaperone on our upcoming field trip.
On December 4th, we will be attending a play. This will be a great experience for us to see some of the stories we have read in class put into motion.

If any parent or family member is available to attend this great field trip please comment below, or e-mail me at kiaallen@dadeschools.net.

(Extra points may be available to students who encourage their parents to attend.)

Join us to watch the show...



Harrison Bergeron Test Review Written Response Questions

Comment below if there are any questions...

A Sound of Thunder Test Review Written Response Questions

Comment below if you have any questions...

10th Grade English Vocabulary Strategy SYN

DUE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 3RD PERIOD ONLY

9th Grade English Vocabulary Strategy DICT

DUE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH PERIODS 1&5

10th Grade Intensive Reading Grandparent's Day Activity

Due Friday, September 14th

Literary Device HW Assignment

Using the LINKS below, you are going to create a mini booklet on the main 8 literary devices.

Click HERE to access direction on HOW TO MAKE A MINI BOOKLET
Click HERE to access a video on HOW TO MAKE A MINI BOOKLET

Front Page-Title (Literary Devices), Name and Period
1st Page (Inside Front Page) ALLUSION, what is it, example and picture
2nd Page ALLITERATION what is it, example and picture
3rd Page OXYMORON what is it, example and picture
4th Page METAPHOR what is it, example and picture
5th Page SIMILE what is it, example and picture
6th Page ONOMATOPOEIA what is it, example and picture
7th Page HYPERBOLE what is it, example and picture
8th Page PERSONIFICATION what is it, example and picture

Save this booklet because you will need for your quiz on Wednesday, September 19

Use the Powerpoint below to help create your Literary Device Mini book.

Literary devices from kiaallen

Create Your Interstellar ID

Welcome to an Intergalactic World of Reading and Writing. It is STELLAR for you to be here. This will be an extension of our learning and activities in class, and a great way for us STARS to be a part of interstellar communication.

So here's our first assignment. Create an ID and/or email account then post a comment. Your ID/Email Must include your first name, only your last initial and your period number. (Google e-mail is free, by the way). For example, a student named Keisha Smith in period 2 would have an ID/email of KeishaS2. This will help me identify you easier. If I have you for two classes, you only need to add one of the two period numbers, not both. I highly recommend that you ALL jot down your ID somewhere visible (maybe put it on a post-it note and stick it on your computer, or put it in your class binder.) You will nened to use this every time you post.

Once you create your ID, comment under this post. I want a quick statement on what you would like to see happen during our year, and what you would like to see happen during our year, and what you would like to see on our blog. Please know that "doing nothing" and "sleeping" is not an ideal response. I promise you, that will never happen! I really would llike to know what you want to get out of my class! Please remember that your comments should be mature, insightful, grammatically correct, and PG-rated!

Due Friday, September 24, 2012 (15 points)