Posted on May 12th 2020 Week of May 11th through May15th
There are no reading and writing assignments for this week. Please use this time to catch up on any missing assignments pertaining to your novel study choice (only if this applies to you). Check the blog for previously assigned work. All missing work is due by Friday, May 15th. Otherwise, have a great week!
Posted on May 4th 2020 Week of May 4th through May 8th
The only assignment for this week is to finish your novel choic-Bless Me, Ultima! or The Hunger Games. There are no written activities this week. The final assignment for your novel choice will be given next week. Be sure that you are done reading by next Monday.
Posted on Apr 27th 2020 Assignments for the Week of April 27th through May 1st
Bless Me, Ultima!
Monday, April 27th
Read pages 119-134. There are no additional activities today.
Tuesday, April 28th
Read pages 135-149. There are no additional activities today.
Wednesday, April 29th
Read pages 150-164 and complete the following tasks.
Thursday, April 30th
Read pages 165-179. Complete the following assignment in conjunction with this week’s reading:
Create a 10 question multiple choice question quiz with answer key for this week’s reading pp. 119-179. Consider the following topics: character(s), elements of plot, conflict, theme, author’s style, key events, etc.
These assignments are due by tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. Share them with me via MS 365 or send them to me via email.
Hunger Games
Monday, April 27th
Read pages 184-206. There are no additional activities today.
Tuesday, April 28th
Read pages 207-229. There are no additional activities today.
Wednesday, April 29th
Read pages 230-252. There are no additional activities today.
Thursday, April 30th
Read pages 253-275. Complete the following assignment in conjunction with this week’s reading:
Create a 10 question multiple choice question quiz with answer key for this week’s reading pp. 184-275. Consider the following topics: character(s), elements of plot, conflict, theme, author’s style, key events, etc.
These assignments are due by tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. Share them with me via MS 365 or send them to me via email.
Posted on Apr 20th 2020 Weekly Activities for Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th
Bless Me, Ultima!
Monday, April 20th—Read pages 59-73, and complete the activities listed below:
How significant is the setting in the story? Describe the cultural impact that the setting has on the characters and their relationships.
Choose a character. How does this character view himself, and how does his perception differ from what others perceive? What internal and/or external factors influence this character’s thoughts and actions?
What has been the most pivotal moment in the book thus far and why?
Tuesday, April 21st—Read pages 74-88. There are no additional activities
Wednesday, April 22nd—Read pages 89-103, and complete the activities below:
Write a reflective journal entry about your reading thus far. Note: You may focus on pages 59-103 or just today’s assigned reading.
Summarize the reading. The first half of any journal response should involve a concise summary and analysis of the book and any main points the author seems to make.
Respond to the reading with your own commentary. Share your thoughts/ opinions about the setting, characters, key events, author’s writing style, and/or etc…
Make connections to the text: text to text, text to world, and text to self.
Length: ½ a page typed Font Type: Times New Roman Font Size: 12
Handwritten: ¾ of a page Note: Write neatly and legibly.
Thursday, April 23rd—Read pages 104-118. There are no additional activities.
Friday, April 24th—Catch up on reading for this week (if needed). Be sure that you have answered all of the critical thinking questions using complete sentences and evidence from the text. Responses may be typed or handwritten legibly and neatly. Send your completed work to me via MS 365 or via email today.
Hunger Games
Monday, April 20th—Read pages 92-114, and complete the activities listed below:
How significant is the setting in the story? Describe the socio-economic and political impact that the setting has on the characters and their relationships.
Choose a character. How does this character view himself, and how does his perception differ from what others perceive? What internal and/or external factors influence this character’s thoughts and actions?
What has been the most pivotal moment in the book thus far and why?
Tuesday, April 21st—Read pages 115-137. There are no additional activities
Wednesday, April 22nd—Read pages 138-160, and complete the activities below:
Write a reflective journal entry about your reading thus far. Note: You may focus on pages 92-160 or just today’s assigned reading.
Summarize the reading. The first half of any journal response should involve a concise summary and analysis of the book and any main points the author seems to make.
Respond to the reading with your own commentary. Share your thoughts/ opinions about the setting, characters, key events, author’s writing style, and/or etc…
Make connections to the text: text to text, text to world, and text to self.
Length: ½ a page typed Font Type: Times New Roman Font Size: 12
Handwritten: ¾ of a page Note: Write neatly and legibly.
Thursday, April 23rd—Read pages 161-183. There are no additional activities.
Friday, April 24th—Catch up on reading for this week (if needed). Be sure that you have answered all of the critical thinking questions using complete sentences and evidence from the text. Responses may be typed or handwritten legibly and neatly. Send your completed work to me via MS 365 or via email today.
Posted on Apr 16th 2020 Daily Assignment: Thursday, April 16th
Thursday, April 16th
Bless Me, Ultima: Read pages 44 -58. There are no additional activities today.
Be sure that you have read pages 1-58, answered the questions that were assigned, and written the reflection for this week. These assignments are due by tomorrow, Friday, April 17th. Share them with me via MS 365 or send them to me via email.
Hunger Games: Read pages 69-91. There are no additional activities today.
Be sure that you have read pages 1-91, answered the questions that were assigned, and written the reflection for this week. These assignments are due by tomorrow, Friday, April 17th. Share them with me via MS 365 or send them to me via email.