Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Homework for 2-a, 3-a, and 4-a Assigned: 9/28 Due: 10/4

Text: "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan (pp 89-99)

Construct thoughtful and well-developed responses for the seminar reflection questions you received in class today. I have posted the Inquiry-based discussion assessment on Schoolmax, but I cannot post student scores until I receive your seminar reflection. Your reflection is part of total assessment score.

If you did not respond at least three times during the IBD, you will take a written quiz on Tuesday to offset your low discussion score. Be prepared! Know the story and bring your supplies.

Please study the "Words to Know" vocabulary listed on p 88. You have a quiz on these 10 words on 10/4.

Please return your signed Code of Conduct forms. I have received additional copies of this form if you lost it or never received one. Please pick one up and get it back to me ASAP. The school must have one on file for each student.

I will be tutoring on Thursday 10/6 (2:30-4:30) for those of you who need extra help or make-up work.

4-b Homework Assigned: 9/27 Due: October 3

Step-Back (Reflecting on Learning)

Please respond to the seminar reflection questions you received in class today. The Inquiry-based discussion assessment has been posted on Schoolmax, but the grade cannot be posted until you return each of your reflections. It is part of the assessment score.

3-b Homework Assigned on 9/27 Due on 10/3

Text: "Two Kinds" pp 89-99

You should have completed this story and turned in your during-reading characterization chart. This included multiple inferences for the two major characters and at least one inference for the minor characters. Each inference is supported by a specific example from the text. If you haven't completed the characterization chart, please do so before completing the followoing assignments.

Construct well-developed responses for the 12 post-reading questions you received in class today.

On the back of that handout is a practice vocabulary exercise that will assist you in properly using the "Words to Know" presented in this story. Please complete this exercise.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Period 1-B Homework Assigned 9/27 Due 10/3

Read through the story, "Two Kinds." As you read, record characterization notes on your two-column characterization chart. ONLY one person--Jordy Carpio--recorded notes from pages 90-95. Yeah, Jordy!! Today, we used his examples to demonstrate how to support inferences with very specific details from the text. If your name is not Jordy, you are recording characterization notes for the entire story (pp89-99).

Jordy, you should go back and add to your notes. ALL STUDENTS must have multiple inferences for the major characters (Jing-mei and her mother) and at least one entry for ALL of the minor characters. Minor characters help to inform us about major characters! Don't overlook them.

Reminders

These notes should be recorded AS you read. Complete a short chunk of reading, stop, and think about the characters presented in this selection.

Record your inference--your informed judgement in the column that reads, WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT THE CHARACTER. best

In the column that reads, HOW DO I KNOW, record the specific detail or details in the text that helped you to formulate that inference. Do not use general language. Use very exact examples from the story.

Think like a lawyer. If you want to win your case, you must provide the very best evidence.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011
Period 4-A Homework Assigned: 9/26 Due: 9/28

Complete "Two Kinds" post-reading questions 1-12 (You received these questions today in class.)

Monday, September 26, 2011
Period 4-A Homework Assigned: 9/26 Due: 9/28

Complete "Two Kinds" post-reading questions 1-12 (You received these questions today in class.)

Review Vocabulary Practice Exercise (This is on the back of the grammar warm-up we did in class today.) It should be filed in the RWNB section of your notebook.
Study vocabulary words and definitions listed in the WORDS TO KNOW box on page 88. Quiz on Tuesday October 4.

Make sure you have read the entire story (pages 89-99) We will have an inquiry-based discussion on 9/28, and you will need to reference specific details and examples from the text in order to participate.

Write a two-paragraph response to the question listed below. Use specific details from the story to support your response. This will be your entry ticket to the IBD assessment.

Which character experiences the greater degree of challenge in the story? Is it the mother or the daughter?

Reminder: Please return your signed Code of Conduct contract if you have not already done so
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Period 3-A Homework Assigned: 9/26 Due: 9/28

Complete "Two Kinds" post-reading questions 1-12 (You received these questions today in class.)

Review Vocabulary Practice Exercise (This is on the back of the grammar warm-up we did in class today. It should be filed in the RWNB section of your notebook.
Study vocabulary words and definitions listed in the WORDS TO KNOW box on page 88. Quiz on Tuesday October 4.

Make sure you have read the entire story (pages 89-99). We will have an inquiry-based discussion on 9/28, and you will need to reference specific details and examples from the text in order to participate.

Reminder: Please return your signed Code of Conduct contract if you have not already done so

Period 2-A Homework Assigned: 9/26 Due: 9/28

Complete "Two Kinds" post-reading questions 1-12 (You received these questions today in class.)

Complete Vocabulary Practice Exercise (This is on the back of the grammar warm-up we did in class today. It should be filed in the RWNB section of your notebook.
Study vocabulary words and definitions listed in the WORDS TO KNOW box on page 88.

Make sure you have read the entire story (pages 89-99). We will have an inquiry-based discussion on 9/28, and you will need to reference specific details and examples from the text in order to participate.

Reminder: Please return your signed Code of Conduct contract if you have not already done so.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

HOMEWORK FOR A-DAY STUDENTS. ASSIGNED: 9/20 DUE: 9/26

Read through the end of the story, “Two Kinds,” by Amy Tan (pp 89-99)
Complete two-column Characterization Chart
(What do I know about the characters/ How do I know?)

Make sure you have inferences for all characters and multiple inferences for major characters


IN ADDITION…
Page 100-Complete questions 1-5 and #8 as well as the three Comprehension Check questions

Page 101-Complete the Vocabulary in Action exercise