Monday, December 14, 2009

Westing Game Reading

Read chapter 25-29 for Friday, December 18th.

Westing Game Reading

Read chapter 23 and 24 for Tuesday, December 15th. Complete suspect/clue worksheet.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Westing Game Reading

Read up to the end of chapter 22 in The Westing Game.
Due Monday, December 14th

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Reading The Westing Game

We only have one English class this week (boo hoo). Read chapter 10, 11, 12, and 13 for homework. You have over a week to read these chapters so don't leave it to the last minute. Due Tuesday, November 30th

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Reading Westing Game


The Game Begins. We are reading chapter 8 and 9 this weekend. Make sure you are using your reading strategies because there's a test on Monday.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Westing Game

Yea! We're reading a new mystery novel in English.

- Read chapter 2 and 3
- Think of one example of "activating your background knowledge"
- Finish vocabulary sheet

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Writing Portfolio

Reminder: Your writing portfolio is due Friday, November 6th.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Writing Portfolio

Your writing portfolio is due November 6th.

Do not hand in your writing portfolio in late!

I'm looking forward to reading your writing.

Quick Write

Finish your quick write about the video you watched in class. The instructions for your quick write are in your "Looking Good" booklet.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Writing Portfolio

Writing Portfolio

Cycle 1

Writing Forms and desired lengths:

· Fiction

o Short Story (350-450 words)

o Monologue (300-400 words)

o Script (350-450 words)

o Fictional Diary Entries (350-450 words)

o Series of Fictional Letters (350-450 words)

o Series of Poems (min.40 lines)

· Non-Fiction

o Personal Essay (400 words)

o Interview (400 words)

o Non-Fiction Story (400 words)

o Biography (400 words)

o Article (400 words)

§ News

§ How-To

§ Editorial

Term Requirements:

Term I

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflection (150 words)

Term II

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflection (150 words)

Term III

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflections on every writing piece throughout the year

· Self-Evaluation Letter (400 words)

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Read Sherlock Holmes


Read "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" for Monday, October 5th.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Sherlock Holmes

This week we will be reading a story by Sherlock Holmes. This story is not short so please keep up with the readings in class.
I will post due date when assigned.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Welcome

Welcome to the English 1-2 blog. I post your assignment due dates and descriptions on this website. It is a great place to visit before you start your homework and a good place for your parents to check out so they know you are completing your homework.