Mr. P's ELA Class

Be sure to bring back your MCAS results signed Monday.

2012-02-10T12:07:00.002-05:00

Finish the rest of ch. 11 and record notes.

Homework- Answer the following Ch. 10 questions in Literature notebook

2012-02-09T12:40:00.005-05:00

Answer in complete sentences:

1.What does Kaleb Wallace's threat foreshadow? What other example of foreshadowing occurs in this chapter?

2.What does Jeremy do that shows his dislike of his "kin?"

3.In what month does ch. 10 begin, and what literary terms are affected by time of year and weather?

4.What keeps the Logans from having to sell their livestock in order to pay the mortgage?

5.What does TJ wear to the revival and how has he earned it?

6.How does TJ address RW and Melvin that shows they are "friends?"

Homework - Read ch. 10 and record quarter notes.

2012-02-08T12:15:00.001-05:00

No homework - Great job on today's MCAS prep! Results back later this week.

2012-02-07T13:27:00.002-05:00

MCAS Test Dates:

March 20, 2012 - MCAS ELA Long Composition - (5 paragraph essay)
March 21, and 22 - ELA Reading Comprehension - (Multiple Choice and Open Response)

Homework - Complete ch. 9 quarter notes.

2012-02-06T12:41:00.002-05:00

Ch. 8-12 vocab quiz on Wednesday.

MCAS ELA Practice test tomorrow. This will count as a test grade for ELA classes. You will test in ELA classes. Per.2 Pendergast Per. 3 Andrews Per 4. Ryan

Homework - Complete ch. 8 quarter notes

2012-02-01T12:36:00.002-05:00

Ch. 8-12 vocab BINGO tomorrow - Bring your game sheet.

MCAS scores and further prep to follow.....

Homework - Set up ch. 8-12 vocab bingo

2012-01-31T13:15:00.001-05:00

You may place your "free square" in any of the 25 squares.

Homework - Compete ch. 6 and 7 quarter notes for tomorrow's comprehension quiz

2012-01-30T12:43:00.002-05:00

Check out the chapter summaries to the right to review--------->

Homework - Look up ch 8-12 vocab words.

2012-01-26T10:16:00.000-05:00

Pay attention to each word part of speech.

Homework- Read ch. 7 to page 158 and add to quarter notes

2012-01-25T13:06:00.001-05:00

Homework - Create sentences for the ch. 4-7 vocab words

2012-01-24T14:34:00.002-05:00

These sentences must prove you understand the meaning of the word. You can redefine or use synonyms, or antonyms to do this. Study guide to the right------>

Homework - Finish reading and taking quarter notes on Ch.6

2012-01-23T12:34:00.003-05:00

Ch. 4-7 vocab quiz Wednesday.

ELA MCAS Long Composition: Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Homework - Start studying for next weeks ch. 4-7 vocab quiz

2012-01-20T13:31:00.001-05:00

Use the study guide to the right to check definitions and study.

Homework - Complete reading ch. 5 and record quater notes

2012-01-19T13:46:00.001-05:00

It would be a good idea to review the chapter summaries on Sparknotes to review/study.------>

Homework - Verbs review sheet - both sides.

2012-01-18T14:12:00.001-05:00

Ch. 4 and 5 comp quiz on Friday.

Homework - Finish ch 4 quarter notes- Short quiz tomorrow on ch. 4

2012-01-17T13:42:00.001-05:00

Homework - Read pages 79-89 of ch. 4 and add to quarter notes

2012-01-13T12:32:00.001-05:00

Homework - Read pages 69-79 of chapter 4 ans record quarter notes.

2012-01-12T12:55:00.001-05:00

Check ch. 4-7 vocab definitions on the study guide to the right------------->

Homework - Complete looking up ch. 4-7 vocab words.

2012-01-11T13:46:00.001-05:00

Homework- Complete ch. 3 and add last main idea and details to your quarter notes

2012-01-10T12:40:00.001-05:00

Ch. 1-3 vocab quiz tomorrow - know the parts of speech.

Homework - Put 15 of the ch. 1-3 vocab words in sentences that prove the meaning of the word-due Wed.

2012-01-09T14:27:00.003-05:00

There is a study guide posted for this Wednesday's vocab quiz----------->

Homework - Look up ch.1-3 vocab and complete numbers 1-7 of the study guide.

2012-01-05T12:53:00.001-05:00

Be sure to answer the study guide questions in complete sentences.

Homework - Read the rest of Ch. 1 and complete quarter notes.

2012-01-04T13:07:00.003-05:00

Terms to know: Reconstruction, segregation, Yankee, plantation, "burnins"

Happy New Year! Tonight read pages 1-15 and record quarter notes

2012-01-03T12:53:00.001-05:00

Your essays are outstanding! We'll begin our writing conferences tomorrow.

Thanks for a great day! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2011-12-23T10:53:00.001-05:00

Have a Great Break!

2011-12-22T12:50:00.001-05:00

I've assigned the short story Song of the Trees to read over break. It is the introduction to our next novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Please take quarter notes as the characters and setting are the same as the novel.
Record the "words to own" at the bottom of each page.

Homework - Final draft due tomorrow

2011-12-21T17:37:00.002-05:00

This essay does not need to be typed.

Be sure to include: Figurative language, quotes, transitions and proofread your writing. If I find three errors in proofreading I will return your essay for further editing/rewriting.

Homework - Complete the rest of the body paragraphs of your "pride" essay

2011-12-20T12:43:00.002-05:00

I was impressed by I saw today. ALL Team United students had their web and intro paragraph complete. I saw many great examples of "grabbers, quotes, humor and figurative language." We'll write the conclusion of the essay tomorrow after looking at some examples. Final draft due: Thurs.

Homework - MCAS composition web and intro paragraph

2011-12-19T12:35:00.003-05:00

Create an intro paragraph based on our brainstorming in class. Attempt to create humor and use figurative language to bring your audience into your writing.

Click here for student examples from last year.

Homework - Complete the rest of Stave IV and record quarter notes. Pick 2 open response questions to answer for the final

2011-12-14T12:44:00.003-05:00

Web and write rough drafts for each question - Each question needs to be answered with a 2 paragraph response.

Be sure to: indent, restate the question as a topic sentence and use transitions between paragraphs. We'll finish the book tomorrow and find quotes to support the responses.

The responses are due the day of the final - Friday

Great Day! Thanks for being so well behaved.

2011-12-13T14:49:00.001-05:00

We'll finish the last two Staves tomorrow.

Homework - Read Stave IV up to page 104 and rcord quarter notes

2011-12-12T13:53:00.001-05:00

Play tomorrow - dress accordingly for extra credit on the final. Bring a bag lunch - we'll eat when we return to school.

Final will be either Thursday or Friday.

Homework - read up to page 81 of Stave III and complete

2011-12-08T13:41:00.004-05:00

We'll finish the stave tomorrow in class.

Be sure to understand the first 5 of 7 scenes Scrooge is shown by the spirit. Stave I-III test on Monday - We're seeing the play on TUES.

Review by watching:
A Christmas Carol - 1971: Williams.

Homework - Listen/read to Stave III pages 57-67 and record quarter notes - audio:part 9.

2011-12-07T13:01:00.003-05:00

Tonight's main ideas are:

1. Describe the Spirit of Christmas Presesnt

2. The first scene Scrooge is shown and lesson learned.

3. The second scene and the lesson learned.

Homework - Complete both sides of Subject and Predicate and prepositional phrase review.

2011-12-06T17:40:00.002-05:00

Stave II quiz tomorrow. Be sure to know the six places the Spirit of Scrooge's past took him and what he was intended to learn from each scene.

Homework-Look up Stave I and II vocab

2011-12-01T12:49:00.001-05:00

We'll read Stave II tomorrow in class.

Homework - Complete Adjectives review - both sides.

2011-11-30T14:32:00.000-05:00

Be sure to follow directions.

Homework - Finish Stave I and record quarter notes - The link below is the complete version of the clip we watched in class.

2011-11-29T12:17:00.004-05:00

A Christmas Carol - 1971: Williams.

It is only half-an-hour, because there are scenes from the book missing, but this is my favorite version.

Stave I vocab/comp quiz on Thursday.

Homework - Read Stave I up to page 15 and record quarter notes

2011-11-28T12:08:00.002-05:00

Your 3/4 main ideas should involve the 3 visitors to Scrooge's office and Scrooge's walk home.

Stave I vocab/comp quiz on Thurs. or Fri.

Homework - Do a google search for your immigrant relative's country of origin passport stamp

2011-11-17T13:19:00.004-05:00

All countries have a stamp used when people leave their nation. Find an example and print it out. We'll use these stamps to complete our passports tomorrow.

Homework - Answer numbers 1-10 on the Act II review sheet in complete sentences.

2011-11-16T12:39:00.002-05:00

Bring immigration work to class tomorrow - We'll create passports after some research on your relatives country of origin

Homework - Read pages 303 to 310 of Brian's Song

2011-11-15T12:11:00.001-05:00

Be sure to bring your ancestry chart to class tomorrow.

Homework - Ancestry/immigration chart

2011-11-14T12:57:00.003-05:00

Pick one of your four grandparents and go back as far as you can until you find an ancestor that was not born in this country. Hopefully you can find an immigrant in less than two generations back from your grandparents. Tell where they were born and where/when they died. This is step one of our lesson before we go to Ellis Island next Tuesday.

Brian's Song Act I vocab/comp quiz tomorrow.

Homework - Finish reading Act I and answer Reading Check questions A,B,C, and D & numbers 2, 3, and 4 on page 300.

2011-11-10T12:43:00.003-05:00

Be sure to answer these 7 questions in complete sentences.

Homework - Be sure to organize binders and complete Act I Bingo activity

2011-11-09T12:36:00.004-05:00

Cover your book - We'll finish Act I tomorrow and over the weekend.

Get rid of your IKWYDLS notes. Act I vocab study guide is to the right--->

Homework - Fill in the vocab bingo sheet for Act I words

2011-11-08T12:59:00.002-05:00

You will have three empty squares left over because we only have 22 words. In the remaining squares write: Brian Piccolo, Gale Sayers and Brian's Song. Act I quiz: 11/15/11

Homework - Complete act I vocab and cover your literature book.

2011-11-07T12:36:00.001-05:00

We'll begin Act I tomorrow.

Homework - Trial preparation

2011-10-28T12:24:00.002-04:00

Based on the introduction in class, create 5-7 sentences for the prosecution and defense teams in the case against "THE PACT."

The defense questions should make the pact look "less guilty" not fully responsible for the death of David Gregg. These questions should make the pact look like average kids -be sure to create questions and answers that bring out any positive qualities in the four kids.

The prosecution questions should do the exact opposite and make the pact look like careless criminals that ruined a family and tries to get away with it.

You'll receive your role in the trial on Monday.

No homework tonight - great job on the final.

2011-10-27T12:33:00.001-04:00

We'll begin to prepare for our mock trial tomorrow. We'll need a prosecution and defense team, witnesses and of course the defendants: the pact.

Homework - Edit and type both responses on googledocs

2011-10-26T12:33:00.003-04:00

Be sure to indent, use transitions and quotes, and proofread.

Homework - Choose your two responses to answer and create webs for each. Write one rough draft. We'll write the second draft in class tomorrow.

2011-10-25T12:12:00.001-04:00

There are printable writing webs to the right. Be sure you web/write two paragraph answers for each response. The final drafts are due on google.docs by Thursday.

Homework - Complete the ch. 15 and 16 review. Answer each question in complete sentences

2011-10-24T12:17:00.003-04:00

We'll finish the book tomorrow. The final will be on Thursday. Be sure to study the literature terms I put on the board today. You'll need to define and give examples from the book of these terms:

Suspense, genre, epiphany, metamorphosis, foreshadowing, flashback, antagonist, protagonist, conflict, allegory, primary character, secondary character, plot (4 parts) setting, internal conflict and omniscient narrator

Homework - Finish ch. 16 and notes

2011-10-21T13:09:00.003-04:00

Watch for the HUGE clue in the last paragraphs!

Final next week

Homework - Copy Grammar Log # 3 from the online Grammar Log and complete pronoun review BOTH SIDES.

2011-10-19T12:15:00.003-04:00

Grammar log #3: Pronouns - is available to the right in the ELA documents section----->

Homework - Read and record quarter notes for ch. 14 and review for tomorrow's vocab quiz

2011-10-18T10:11:00.002-04:00

Ch. 13-18 vocab study guide to the right------------------->

Be sure to watch for the stalker's I.D. on pg. 147!

Homework - Write 15 sentences from the ch. 13-18 vocab list

2011-10-17T12:33:00.002-04:00

Be sure to prove the meaning in each sentence. You can use synonyms, antonyms or create a situation that proves the meaning of each word.

Ch 13-18 vocab quiz on Wed.

Homework - Read/record quarter notes from ch. 13

2011-10-13T12:36:00.002-04:00

Don't forget your Team United shirts tomorrow for the yearbook photo.

Homework - Complete ch. 13-18 vocab definitions

2011-10-12T12:39:00.002-04:00

Be sure to avoid using the root of the word in your definitions.

Figurative Language Bookmark collection at the end of ch. 13.

Homework - Read ch. 12 and complete quarter notes

2011-10-11T12:53:00.002-04:00

Be sure to bring your ch 13-18 vocab list to class tomorrow.

Homework - Preposition poem rough draft

2011-10-06T12:46:00.005-04:00

Be careful to follow the directions of the assignment. Be sure to be creative and avoid copying from examples shown in class. Here is an example

At night,

during trick-or-treating,

with my candy bag,

on the porches,

In goes my candy,

With lots of chocolate,

Off the porches,

Past the ghosts,

Around the zombies,

To the cemetery,

Between the gravestones,

Over the leaves,

Before the pumpkin patch,

By the bats,

inside the cave,

We go

Homework - Fix the errors I found on last night's homework

2011-10-05T12:41:00.002-04:00

After correcting Tuesday night's homework, I found many kids need to revisit the directions and fix their errors. Use whatever sources needed: dictionary, internet......

Homework - Nouns/parts of speech review - both sides

2011-10-04T13:17:00.002-04:00

Be sure to have your ch. 1-11 quarter notes in order for tomorrow's mid book test. If you have a favorite web/graphic organizer bring it to class. You can print your own from the menu on the right. ------------------>

Homework - Read ch. 11 and complete ch. 10 and 11 quarter notes

2011-10-03T12:30:00.001-04:00

Ch. 1-11 quiz on Wednesday. This will be a sequential order quiz, so be sure to have your notes in order.

Progress Reports go home 10/14/11

No homework - Extra credit due tomorrow

2011-09-29T12:48:00.001-04:00

9-12 vocab quiz on Monday Study Guide-------->

Homework due Monday: Put 15 of the 18 ch. 9-12 vocab words in sentences

2011-09-28T13:16:00.003-04:00

Prove you understand the meaning of each word by using synonyms, antonyms or a situation that redefines each word.

Ch. 9-12 vocab quiz on Monday. Use the new study guide to the right to prepare!

Homework - Read ch. 9 and record quarter notes and prepare for tomorrow's sub and pred quiz.

2011-09-27T12:26:00.003-04:00

I offered a 10pt. extra credit opportunity that is due on Friday.

Create an illustration that uses the traits we found on our character web.

1. Must be colored.
2.Include at least one symbol from the book.
3. I must be able to recognize the characters/events/scene from details drawn in the illustration.

Homework - complete character traits/attribute web.

2011-09-26T12:39:00.003-04:00

Be sure to give evidence from the book for each of the 4 characterization section. Don't just write one word descriptions like nice, fun or cool. We'll use the evidence you've found to create an illustrated scene from the book.

Subject and predicate quiz on Wed. I moved the quiz because of low grades on classwork.

Homework - Read ch 8 and record quarter notes.

2011-09-22T15:02:00.002-04:00

The suspense is really building in the book and there are many questions that need to be answered about what is motivating the stalker.

Be ready for a quick quiz on subjects and predicates.

Homework - Read ch7 and record quarter notes. Ch. 4-9 quiz tomorrow,

2011-09-21T12:38:00.002-04:00

Use the study guide to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

p.s. Expect a short subject/predicate quiz on Friday or Monday.......

Homework - Continue Subject and Predicate review sheet:Test A 1-15

2011-09-20T10:35:00.002-04:00

Ch. 4-9 vocab quiz on Thursday. Use the study guide/games to the right to actively study.

Homework - Subject and Predicate review numbers 1-14.

2011-09-19T12:21:00.002-04:00

You can use your grammar log, or use the link to the right of the entire year's notes.

Tomorrow is the last day to buy your Team United tee-shirt - $10

Homework - Read ch. 6 six and record quarter notes.

2011-09-16T13:14:00.002-04:00

Why did Barry get a different message than the other three members of the pact?

Grammar Log 1 on Monday.

Use the vocab study game to the right for a great way to study actively---------->

Homework - organize binders and make-up any missing homework

2011-09-15T11:31:00.004-04:00

Two grades have been returned: Summer Reading, and ch. 1-3 vocab. Any grade below 70 needs to be signed and returned.

Homework - Read ch. 5 and record quarter notes and look up ch. 4-9 vocab words.

2011-09-14T12:49:00.002-04:00

Comprehension quiz tomorrow on ch.'s 1-5.

p.s. The open response will be: Based on evidence from the novel so far, what do you think happened last summer? Be sure to include specific examples/quotes from the text as support.

Homework - Read ch. 4 and record quarter notes.

2011-09-13T11:59:00.001-04:00

Ch. 1-5 comprehension quiz on Thurs.

Homework - Put 15 of the ch. 1-3words in sentences that prove each word's meaning.

2011-09-12T12:18:00.008-04:00

Ch. 1-3 vocab quiz tomorrow. Putting the words in sentences that prove meaning is a great way to study for the quiz.

Doesn't prove: He was quizzical.

Does prove: Our dog was confused and acted quizzically about what happened during the last power outage.

Ch 1-5 comprehension quiz Thurs.

Homework - Read ch. 3 and record quarter notes - Ch. 1-3 vocab quiz Tues. 9/13/11

2011-09-08T13:11:00.001-04:00

Per.1 bio/autobiographies due tomorrow.

Homework - Complete defining ch. 1-3 words

2011-09-07T12:55:00.001-04:00

Per. 1 should be in the process of getting a biography - at least 150 pages.

Homework - Read ch.2 record quarter notes and answer questions 1-9 of your study guide.

2011-09-06T12:20:00.001-04:00

Be sure to answer study guide questions in complete sentences.

Congratulations on a great first week!

2011-09-01T12:43:00.002-04:00

Please read ch. 1 of I Know What You Did Last Summer and record quarter notes. We will continue next week with vocab and study guides. There is a printable version of quarter notes to the right-------------->

Core enrichment class (per. 1) should be considering choices (a person) for the biography project. This person can be male, female, dead,alive... The book needs to be a minimum of 150 pages.

Homework - Review expectations and questionniare sheets with parents and have them signed

2011-08-31T12:53:00.004-04:00

A printable copy of ELA expectations is available to the right. The copy I gave out had errors that I have edited---------------------------------->----------->------------->

Thursday - Smalls Steps test tomorrow and summer reading writing prompts are also due. Please be sure to have reread and proofread each response.

Hint - hint!!
The open response on tomorrow's test will be: Explain the metaphor "small steps." What does it tell the reader about Armpit's personality.

Welcome Back - Great First Day

2011-08-30T20:11:00.003-04:00

We go the year off to a terrific start. Students were enthusiastic and positive! Kids should be all set with schedules and lockers. This Thursday Summer reading is due.
Thursday:
1. Bring your Small Steps book to class for collection.
2. Your summer reading responses are due (2) and test in class
3. If you took notes on the book you may use them on the test.

Great last week! Thanks for a great year!

2011-06-16T11:40:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to the award winners from Team Titans. Tomorrow I'll hand out Number the Stars. The writing prompts are available on-line to save paper. ----------------->

No homework - Watch the weather for tomorrow's feild trip.

2011-06-13T12:32:00.003-04:00

Bring a lunch - no glass: Windbreaker. Ball. Frisbee. Sneakers - no flip flops. We'll have fun no matter what the weather is.

Be on time - we're leaving a.s.a.p.

Homework - Complete the book - Vocab /comp quiz on ch's 14-28 tomorrow

2011-06-09T08:27:00.000-04:00

Homework - Ch. 22 and 23 study guide questions

2011-06-07T12:26:00.002-04:00

Latest grades returned as of 6/6/11: Grammar Final, Ch. 6-13 comp/vocab quiz, found poetry. If you haven't seen these grades, ask to. Some students have begun summer early and their grades have dropped significantly.

Homework - Read ch. 20 and 21 and answer questions on the study guide

2011-06-06T13:31:00.002-04:00

Questions should be answered in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.

Touching Spirit Bear comp/vocab final on Friday 6/10.

Homework - Ch 15 and quarter notes Study guide due Friday.

2011-06-01T11:09:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow you will receive a study guide for ch's 15 - 19. This needs to completed by Friday. This study guide will take the place of quarter notes for these chapters.

Homework - Ch. 14 and record quarter notes

2011-05-31T13:37:00.001-04:00

So far the grammar finals look great - If you do your homework and pay attention in class, you did fine.

Homework - Ch. 10 and 11 quarter notes

2011-05-26T13:52:00.001-04:00

Read ch. 12 and 13 over the long weekend.

There will be a comp/vocab quiz on ch.'s 6-13 on Tuesday, 5/31.

Homework - Read ch. 10 and record quarter notes

2011-05-25T11:44:00.001-04:00

Have ch. 10 -13 read by Tues. There will be a comp/vocab quiz 5/31

Grammar Final tomorrow

2011-05-24T13:09:00.003-04:00

1. Subjects and predicates 2. Abstract Nouns
3. Sentence Purpose 4. Prep. Phrases as modifiers
5. 8 Verbs of being 6. Pronouns and Antecedents
7. Parts of Speech def./examples and I.D.

Homework - "Found Poetry" due typed tomorrow - Be sure to follow directions.

2011-05-23T13:11:00.002-04:00

Grammar final Wednesday.

Homework - Read ch. 7 and record quarter notes - "Found Poetry" rough draft due tomorrow.

2011-05-19T09:32:00.001-04:00

Be sure to follow the directions on your Found Poetry assignment.

Homework - Write Memorial Day Essay - Work on "Found Poetry."

2011-05-17T12:57:00.001-04:00

Memorial Day essay is extra credit on the grammar final -

Found poetry rough draft is due on Friday.

Ch. 1-5 vocab and comprehension quiz tomorrow.

2011-05-16T13:58:00.000-04:00

Grammar Final Next Wednesday - I'll be staying after for extra help Tues and Thurs.

Homework - Read ch. 4 and record quarter notes - Be sure to write any examples of figuative language on your bookmark

2011-05-12T13:40:00.000-04:00

Homework -Complete Ch 1-3 quarter notes and vocab up to page 34.

2011-05-11T13:39:00.000-04:00

Math MCAS tomorow and Wednesday. No Homework

2011-05-09T13:45:00.002-04:00

"What Memorial Day Means to Me" essay due Friday, May 19. Win a savings bind from the Veteran's of Tyngsborough.

No Homework

2011-05-06T13:49:00.000-04:00