Summer Reading Assignment

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CLICK THE SUN TO ACCESS THE SUMMER READING BOOK TRAILERS!

Look below you will find your Summer Reading List and the Summer Reading Assignment.

 

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Summer reading assignment from kiaallen

Gladiator Word of the Day Periods 1, 3, 5

Please complete the Vocabulary Wheel required from last week and the week before. It is due on Tuesday as always before the bell rings.

Thank you! See the Gladiator Word of The Day post below.

4th Period 10th Graders PB &J For The Homeless Field Trip Has Been Postponed!!!

The following students:

Saba A.

Vanessa A.

Erika G.

Yasmine H.

Nicole S.

Jennifer V.

The field trip has been postponed from Wednesday and Thursday to Thursday and Friday. Let's take advantage of the extra time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LINK TO THE STORY "FLY AWAY HOME" HERE

Periods 1, 3, 5 Gladiator Word of the Day

Complete your Gladiator Word of the Day HW 

by choosing ONE word from 

the week of May 13, 2013-May 17, 2013 only, 

and complete the GO below.

CLICK HERE to access your Vocabulary Wheel GO

9th Grade HW periods 2 & 6

2nd & 6th Period Class

Please complete the Synonym and Antonym Chart 

for your Unit 4 Cluster 2 Vocabulary

.

Turn in on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 before the bell rings.

CLICK HERE to access your Synonym-Antonym Chart

Periods 1, 3, 5 Gladiator Word of The Day HW

Choose one of the Gladiator Word of the Day Words from 5/6/2013-5/10/2013 only, 
and complete the Word of the Day Graphic Organizer Below. 

CLICK HERE for your Word of the Day GO

Pinwheels for Peace Periods 2, 4, 6

Lazaro received extra credit for showing off his pinwheel, did you?

Students must complete the "Pinwheels for Peace" Assignment, and turn it in by 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

CLICK HERE to access the directions for the Pinwheels for Peace assignment.

Periods 1, 3, 5 Gladiator Word of The Day HW

Choose one of the Gladiator Word of the Day from week 4/29-5/3 and complete the Vocabulary Graphic Organizer below.


CLICK HERE to access the Vocabulary GO for the GWOD.





GWOD is due TUESDAY MAY 7, 2013 BEFORE THE BELL RINGS.

EXTRA CREDIT PERIODS 1, 3, 5

Stand 4 Change against Bullying 2013

T-Shirt Design Contest

Design and decorate your own T-shirt for a chance to win a prize at the Lunch at the Lawn on May 3^rd.  

Write your name bellow and describe briefly the design of your T-shirt.

Look at the criteria below so that you get an idea how your T-shirt will be judged.

Creativity & Originality         

Quality of Use of Materials   

Details                                        

Relevance with the theme    

EXTRA CREDIT PERIODS 2, 4, 6

CREATE A POSTER for  the Youth Count Contest

to End Homelessness

CLICK HERE to access guidelines for the YOUTH COUNT logo contest

MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013

Periods 1, 3, 5 English I and II HW

PERIODS 1 & 5

CLICK HERE to access the directions to your assignment

PERIOD 3

CLICK HERE to access the directions to your assignment

The assignment WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013

Gladiator Word of the Day HW for Periods 1, 3, 5

Choose one of the Gladiator Words, and create mini poster (unlined paper). 

Your mini poster should include the following: 

1. Your Chosen Word (showing how to pronounce the word by identifying the vowel sounds and syllables) 
2. An image/symbol showing what the word means. 
3. A phrase explaining the image. Your phrase must use at least one literary device.

Gladiator Word of The Day Due Tuesday, April 23rd

Instead of completing the Gladiator Word of the Day article and GO, you must turn in the below assignment for the Gladiator Word of the Day.

1. Choose a word from this week ONLY (4/15-4/19).
2. Create your GWOD Booklet. (Click on links for directions below).
CLICK HERE TO access directions on HOW TO MAKE A MINI BOOKLET
CLICK HERE TO access a video on HOW TO MAKE A MINI BOOKLET
3.  Create Booklet:  Decorate each page with images and color that represent the word

Front Page:  Title (Gladiator Word of The Day, and the word you chose) Name, Date and Period (1, 3, 5)
First Page(Inside Front Page):  Write out the word showing the vowel sounds and syllables.
Second Page:  Write what the word means. (definition)
Third Page:  Write at least two word forms for the word
Fourth Page: Write a sentence using the word which shows the meaning of what the word means.
Fifth Page: Write an example
Sixth Page: Write a non example of the word
Seventh Page:  an image that demonstrates the words meaning

Do You Think You Are A Potentially Honors Junior?

Then...

• Read the following information below
• Click the link to view the powerpoint
• Complete the assignment.

Before you Click to view the powerpoint presentation, there are things you should know.

What is a DISCURSIVE ESSAY?

A DISCURSIVE ESSAY is an essay that focuses on both sides of the topic. Yes, I know when preparing to write a persuasive essay topic we talked about picking a side and sticking to it, but in DISCURSIVE WRITING, you must see both sides of the topic and discuss them. (Like seeing both sides of the argument)

An ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY is an essay that focuses on a point (or argument) you would like to make, and the author uses claims and evidence to support their argument. (Kind of one sided)

CLICK HERE to view Essay Writing:  FCAT vs AICe ppt.

Make sure to pay particular attention to the last slide. There you will pick a THESIS STATEMENT/TRANSITION combo, and write a 5 PARAGRAPH essay using the ROGO SMARTIES ESSAY SHEET for planning out your five topics using PLES (see slide 10 to help).

CLICK HERE to access the Discursive Essay Planning Page

If you have any questions or problems completing the task, please comment below.

2ND PERIOD SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE RESULTS

SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE

PLAYER RESULTS

 

LIVING AT THE GARDEN OF EDEN

2ND PLACE

MONEY MAKERS
3RD PLACE 

MEGA MINDS
4TH PLACE

TIME IS MONEY & THE TALKING CARS

4TH PERIOD SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE RESULTS

SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE

PLAYER RESULTS

 

THE DEITY CHAMPIONS!!!

2ND PLACE

EXTREME PROTEAN
3RD PLACE 

WEIRDLY NORMAL
4TH PLACE

THE THUNDERING THUNDER 
TATER TOT TIGERS
5TH PLACE
SONIC BOOM
6TH PLACE
TIME IS MONEY

6TH PERIOD SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE RESULTS

SUPERSTAR SCRAMBLE

PLAYER RESULTS

 

THE FACT FINDERS

2ND PLACE

3 HUNNA 

3RD PLACE 

THE TEMPESTUOUS HORNETS

4TH PLACE

BLONDE TIGERS & FCAT EXPLODERS 

Need to Make Up FAIR Assessment ASAP!

The following students need to make up their 
FAIR ASSESSMENT...

ALEJANDRO A (PERIOD 2)
EMILIO A (PERIOD 6)
ANGEL LOPEZ (PERIOD 6)

Please bring in your own headphones for the test.

Unit 3 Cluster 3 Vocabulary for periods 2, 4, 6

9th Grade Periods 2 & 6 CLICK HERE to access your Unit 3 Cluster 3 Vocabulary

10th Grade Period 4 CLICK HERE to access your Unit 3 Cluster 3 Vocabulary

Click on each circle, or click the arrows at the bottom of the presentation.

Complete the Definition Map below for each vocabulary word.

Due to technical difficulties, the due date has been extended to Tuesday, April 16, 2013 before the bell rings.

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

GLADIATOR WORD OF THE DAY 

IS DUE 

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013

BEFORE THE 
TARDY BELL RINGS...

Don't forget your 3 sessions for reading plus are due Thursday, March 21st by midnight.

CLICK HERE to complete your session today.

Don't Let Extra Credit Flutter by...

YOU CAN RECEIVE UP TO 50 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS!

CLICK HERE to access requirements for Spring Break Reading Plus Challenge.

EXTRA CREDIT!

Bring In a Pack of Paper and receive

50 points Extra Credit!

Turn in by Thursday, March 21, 2013

Limit 1 per class.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS 

VANESSA A. 10TH GRADE 3RD & 4TH PERIOD

FOR WINNING THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH T-SHIRT CONTEST!!!!

GREAT JOB VANESSA!!!

Pers. 2, 4, 6 EXTRA CREDIT

Reminder!!

Receive Extra Credit when you

bring in a decorated T-shirt for

the March In the Garden on 2/28/2013.

Good Luck 10th Graders On Your Florida Writes Assessment

to stop by Ms. Allen's class 

before ROCKING YOUR FLORIDA WRITES

9th Grade Periods 1 & 5 HW

CLICK HERE to access Gifted Hands Chapter 2 Vocabulary

CLICK HERE to access Gifted Hands Chapter 3 Vocabulary

Please copy any vocabulary words you were not able to get during class, and complete the Definition Map. Make sure to feed Fido your Definition Maps on Thursday, February 21st.

2nd & 6th Period Woven Heart Baskets

CLICK HERE to access video tutorial on woven heart basket.

CLICK HERE to access directions.

2nd & 6th Period 9th Graders HW

Complete the definition map below using your UNIT 3 CLUSTER 1 VOCABULARY

4th Period 10th Graders Make Up

For those students who did not do their essay in class, you must complete it for home work.

Students who do not have it completed by Monday will receive a phone call home. The prompt is below.

In recent years, many areas in the United States have experienced natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Think about ways young people should respond to help people should respond to help people in other communities that have experienced natural disasters.

Write to explain ways young people may respond to help people in other communities affected by natural disasters.

Black History Prompt

Think about how the Emancipation Proclamation influenced the Civil Rights Movement and the March on Washington.

Now write to explain to your reader how this historical proclamation influenced the Civil Rights Movement. 

3rd Period 10th Graders Sign Up for Writing Camp

There will be a Writing Camp on 

Saturday, February 9 from 8:00-12:00 in building 3.

Breakfast will be served.

You can earn 100 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT if you turn in your completed activity from the camp.

Get 20 EXTRA POINTS when you comment below confirming you will come on Saturday.

1st and 5th Period 9th Graders Gifted Hands HW

CLICK HERE to access your Gifted Hands Web Research Assignment.

Assignment is due Tuesday, February 12, 2013

EXTRA CREDIT for 3rd Period 10th Graders

Sign Up for Essay Writing Camp on Saturdays to improve your score and receive 

100 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT!

Saturdays: 2/9, Saturday, 2/16, Saturday, 2/23

3rd Period 10th Graders HW

CLICK HERE to access directions on how to do assignment.

4th Period 10th Graders It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

Loaves of Love Project

On February 14, we will be creating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to feed the homeless. You must bring in the following...

• a jar of peanut butter
• a jar of jelly
• a loaf of bread

This is a homework grade which is worth 100 points. I recommend getting the bread after February 8, so that it will not go bad.

3rd Period 10th Graders Essay Prompt HW

Make sure your 5 paragraph essay includes:  5 to 7 sentences in each paragraph. The essay prompt is written below.











           ESSAY PROMPT
           Many people have different opinions on situations.

           Think About a timw when you had a different point
           of view from someone.

           Now write to explain the importance of being able
           to see a situation from another person's point of view.




Your essay prompt is due Monday, February 4, 2013 at the beginning of class.

9th Grade Periods 2 & 6

Complete Unit 2 Cluster 3 Vocabulary Squares due Friday, Jan 25th.

CLICK HERE to access Unit 2 Cluster 3 Vocabulary Powerpoint

HW for 3rd & 4th Period 10 Graders

***THIS IS NOT EXTRA CREDIT***THIS IS NOT EXTRA CREDIT***THIS IS NOT EXTRA CREDIT*** 

GOOD NEWS! 

I did not include a link for the interview form because Ms. Nadel was gracious enough to give me copies of the application process for the Executive Internship.

Remember this assignment is worth 100 points. 

You must complete the application and request time to meet with Ms. Nadel 

in order to receive your 100 points.

Perids 2, 4, 6 Our Friend, Martin Video Assignment

Finish watching the movie, Our Friend, Martin,  by clicking the link below. Then answer the three questions regarding the movie. Please make sure you support your answers with details from the movie. No answers will be graded that are less than three sentences.

DUE:  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013

CLICK HERE to view the movie Our Friend, Martin

CLICK HERE to see the three questions you must answer using details from the movie. 

CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of the actual Martin Luther King, Jr. Museum.

10th Grade 3rd Period Class

All students who wish for Ms. Allen to purchase your Lord of the Flies novel for you must turn in their money by

Friday, January 25, 2013.

As a REMINDER novels will be checked on

Thursday, January 31, 2012 (see post below).

Period 3 10th Graders

There will be a Lord of the Flies book check on

Thursday, January 31st.

Please have your novels in class.

There are 29 books available in the Miami-Dade Co. Public Library.

Click the Link below to see availability.

http://catalog.mdpls.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&type=Default&term=lord%20of%20the%20flies&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0#__pos5

Please see below post for availability in Miami-Dade Co. Media Centers.

Your HW Reading Plus Is Due Friday!

Periods 2, 4, 6

All 3 sessions of Reading Plus must be completed by

Thursday, January 17, 2013; 11:59 pm.

Please review your "Reading Plus Instructions" sheet.

To Take Your Winter Interim Assessment

Periods 1, 3, 5
Monday, Jan. 14 & Tuesday, Jan. 15

we will be taking our 

Winter Interim Assessment

Please be prepared to do your BEST!

Period 3 English II Students To Fly In With Your Book

The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is 

Due Friday, January 11, 2013

Below is a list of Miami-Dade County Public Schools where you can check out a book if you are in good standing. If the "Status" is "Available" then there is at least 1 book, if it says "Due", or "Lost" then it is not. You can always call the school's media center to see if they can hold a copy to check out.

Call #	Barcode	Status	Site
F GOL	T 70486	Available	Ada Merritt K-8 Center
F GOL	T 70487	Available	Ada Merritt K-8 Center
F GOL	T 70488	Lost	Ada Merritt K-8 Center
F GOL	10002960	Available	Devon Aire K-8 Center
F GOL	30071001103709	Available	Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
F GOL	30071001103717	Available	Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
F GOL	T 70998	Available	Lamar Louise Curry Middle School
F GOL	T 70999	Available	Lamar Louise Curry Middle School
F GOL	T 86262	Available	Melrose Elementary School
F GOL	37201000098547	Due: 1/7/2013	Miami Beach Senior High School
F GOL	T 31940	Available	Miami Lakes Middle School
F GOL	T 70814	Available	North Miami Beach Senior High School
F GOL	T 131719	Available	South Dade Senior High School
F GOL	T 61353	Available	South Miami Senior High School
F GOL	T 354844	Available	South Miami Senior High School
F GOL	T 354845	Available	South Miami Senior High School
F GOL	T 354846	Available	South Miami Senior High School
F GOL	T 354847	Available	South Miami Senior High School
F GOL	T 72511	Available	Southwest Miami Senior High School
F GOL	37056000013494	Available	Young Men's Preparatory Academy