*Writing Practice
*Independent Reading: 35 minutes (Describe the setting in 1 paragraph; List 3 characters you’ve met so far and give 2 descriptions of each.)
*Vocab Poem
*Gatsby-tone
*Share vocab poems
*Gatsby Quiz
*Read Gatsby
June 10, 2009
Wednesday, June 10
Tuesday, June 9
Good Morning!
Today we went to the library to obtain an Independent Reading book. You will need this book every day for the session and will have about 30 minutes each morning to read it. Here is some info regarding grading of IR: Independent Reading
Writing Practice cannot be made up.
Vocab: Vocab Skits
Gatsby: Read to page 27
Discuss Active Reading (handout)
Monday, June 8
Welcome to Summer School! On this website, I’ll list daily activities and links to powerpoints, etc. Check back here if you missed class, were tardy or just need to review.
SS syllabus
Summer school survey
Rules for Writing
Vocab, Week 1: asunder, benediction, ceaselessly, colossal, complacency, corpulent, elude, either, extemporizing
Define words and write a meaning loaded sentence for each. Make flash cards.
June 5, 2008
Final Grades
Final grades are posted!!
Have a safe and fun summer.
Keep up with me as I travel the world: http://thevolunteeryear.com
Ms. Kitchens
June 1, 2008
Grades
New grades have been posted. If you find an error, please fill out a pink slip and staple the assignment to it; place both in the turn in tray.
Final project, final exam and community service will be included by Friday. Final grades available no earlier than Friday afternoon.
Thanks!
May 29, 2008
May 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 21
American Studies:
- President speeches
- Go over Bush LSG (gave credit for AR or LSG)
- Handed out prompt for tomorrow’s essay
- HWK–Unit exam tomorrow
AP Language:
- College resumes
- Intro to brag sheet
- Lottery
- College research discussion
- HWK–Resume due Friday
Tuesday, May 20
Amerian Studies:
- President speeches
- HWK–Bush LSG and AR; Unit exam Thursday
AP Language:
- College article
- College survey
Monday, May 19
American Studies:
- Video Essay discussion: thesis and commentary; work time
- HWK–Pres. Speech due Tuesday; Bush LSG and AR due Wed.
AP Language:
- Final Exam intro
- College Research due Thurs
May 15, 2008
Thursday, May 15
American Studies:
- Finish Clinton SU
- Complete Clinton LSG; due tomorrow
AP Language:
- Debrief
- Note to Ms. K
- Intro to Catcher
- HWK: Catcher 1-14 by next Friday