January 29th (A) and 30th (B)

Journal #38:

A theme in “The Pearl” has to do with the influence of music as a symbol.

What factors determine the type of music you listen to? Think of one song that is important to you. What sort of memories does this song evoke? Upon listening to this song, how does it influence your mood? 

January 27th (A) and 28th (B)

Card # 1 Completed

Journal #37: 

Consider the following quote: “…a boy gets to be a man when a man is needed.”

Brainstorm a list of events that might make an adolescent become more like an adult.

In our culture, when do you transition from “child” to “adult”? 

January 22nd (A) and 26th (B)

No journal today. 

Wrapping up 2nd quarter grades; got passes for 3rd quarter. 

Time down in library to find book for research project. If you were absent, come see me ASAP to get this important information. 

January 20th (A) and 21st (B)

Journal # 36: 

What does A.N.T. stand for in your introduction paragraphs?

What does the acronym T.I.Q.A stand for in your body paragraphs?

What do the 3 R’s stand for in a conclusion? 

*TURNED IN SILENT READING CARD/PROJECT

*TURNED IN EXTRA-CREDIT PASSES

*Turned in informational paragraph and questions that we started in class last time. 

January 15th (A) and 16th (B)

Journal #35:

What is the difference between and argumentative essay and an INFORMATIVE or EXPLANATORY essay?

Do you remember doing reports in elementary school? What was required for that assignment? What were “reports” like? 

January 13th (A) and 14th (B)

Journal #34:

Reflection: How do you think your in-class essay went? Did you prepare as much as you should have? What do you think you did well on? What do you think you could improve?

Is there anything that you are still not sure of when it comes to argumentative writing? What would you like to go over again? What do you need help on? 

January 9th (A) and 12th (B)

No journal today. 

Got back Animal Farm packets and test. If you didn't get one back, it means you didn't turn in a packet or take the test. Do that ASAP! 

We turned in our outlines (that were supposed to be homework) and completed our argumentative essay IN CLASS. If you were ABSENT you need to complete this essay at home (taking no more than 60 minutes). Please come talk to Mrs. Topham ASAP about making this up. 

January 7th (A) and 8th (B)

No journal today. 

Took Animal Farm test, and prepped for our in-class essay which will be the following class.  

January 5th (A) and 6th (B)

Journal #33:

•You may use your books to answer the following questions: (Chapter 9)

1.Describe retirement on Animal Farm. What ages do the animals retire? What will they get?

2.What were animals to do if they met a pig on the path?

3.When Boxer falls down, what does he say it is? Do you think he is telling the truth?

4.Where did Napoleon say he would send Boxer for help?

5.Which of the 7 commandments have been broken so far, and how?