Friday, April 18, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dear 10th grade students,
First, thanks for a rewarding, fun, and fabulous year. I have really enjoyed sharing what I know about good writing, and have loved discussing great books and challenging issues with you. Thank you so much for the poem and poster--I have had a wonderful year getting to know you all. I hope you have a terrific rest of the year and I will come visit as soon as I am recovered and able.
I entered some grades into Pinnacle on Saturday; I will finish entering the rest on Tuesday prior to Open House. It's really important that you check Pinnacle on Tuesday night or sometime Wednesday--please double-check that I've entered grades correctly (you'll receive the scored work back in class). I'd appreciate it if you could email any questions or corrections to me at jennifer.pust@smmusd.org by Thursday evening--if I need to make corrections I'll come back in sometime before next weekend. Since pustlet is due to arrive on Monday, 4/21, I really need to make sure I take care of everything at Samo as early this week as possible.
I promise to send pictures along as soon as we have some of our new little bundle of joy. Don't forget to vote for your favorite name this week!
Lots of love and best wishes for the rest of the year and beyond,
pust
First, thanks for a rewarding, fun, and fabulous year. I have really enjoyed sharing what I know about good writing, and have loved discussing great books and challenging issues with you. Thank you so much for the poem and poster--I have had a wonderful year getting to know you all. I hope you have a terrific rest of the year and I will come visit as soon as I am recovered and able.
I entered some grades into Pinnacle on Saturday; I will finish entering the rest on Tuesday prior to Open House. It's really important that you check Pinnacle on Tuesday night or sometime Wednesday--please double-check that I've entered grades correctly (you'll receive the scored work back in class). I'd appreciate it if you could email any questions or corrections to me at jennifer.pust@smmusd.org by Thursday evening--if I need to make corrections I'll come back in sometime before next weekend. Since pustlet is due to arrive on Monday, 4/21, I really need to make sure I take care of everything at Samo as early this week as possible.
I promise to send pictures along as soon as we have some of our new little bundle of joy. Don't forget to vote for your favorite name this week!
Lots of love and best wishes for the rest of the year and beyond,
pust
Thursday, April 3, 2008
AGENDA 4/3
The Odyssey - Unit Test
Part I: Vocabulary
Part II: Multiple-Choice
Part III: Short & Extended Answer
Part I: Vocabulary
Part II: Multiple-Choice
Part III: Short & Extended Answer
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
AGENDA 4/2
The Odyssey: Test Review -- TEST TOMORROW!!!
Practice multiple-choice questions
Vocabulary Review: Crossword & word search part I (vocabulary from Books IX and X)
Crossword & word search part II (vocabulary from Books X and XII)
Practice multiple-choice questions
Vocabulary Review: Crossword & word search part I (vocabulary from Books IX and X)
Crossword & word search part II (vocabulary from Books X and XII)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
AGENDA 4/1
The Odyssey test review: in groups of 3, find quotations from Books IX, X, XII, and XXI to illustrate different aspects of the hero's journey:
1) The hero has a special weapon that only he can wield.
2) The hero suffers many tests and trials.
3) The hero has a mentor, spiritual guide, or advisor.
4) The hero experiences loneliness and temptation.
HW: Study all of your vocabulary words from The Odyssey and review the passages your group (and other groups) found today. Select your passages/quotations for the extended answer portion.
1) The hero has a special weapon that only he can wield.
2) The hero suffers many tests and trials.
3) The hero has a mentor, spiritual guide, or advisor.
4) The hero experiences loneliness and temptation.
HW: Study all of your vocabulary words from The Odyssey and review the passages your group (and other groups) found today. Select your passages/quotations for the extended answer portion.
Monday, March 31, 2008
AGENDA 3/31
Welcome back from Spring Break!
Begin reviewing Book XXI: "The Test of the Bow"
Finish watching film
HW: Finish reading Book XXI: "The Test of the Bow" if you didn't read it over break. Also, don't forget to study vocabulary and prepare your passages--unit test on The Odyssey at the end of the week!
Begin reviewing Book XXI: "The Test of the Bow"
Finish watching film
HW: Finish reading Book XXI: "The Test of the Bow" if you didn't read it over break. Also, don't forget to study vocabulary and prepare your passages--unit test on The Odyssey at the end of the week!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
AGENDA 3/5
Advisory: Planning the Four-Year Experience
Examine sample "Brag Sheets" and review what will be expected in the "Brag Sheet" senior year. Complete the "Four-Year Plan: Academic," listing the courses you have taken in 9th and 10th grades and plan to take in 11th and 12th grades. Complete the "Four-Year Plan: Extracurricular," listing three extracurricular activities that you currently participate in OR plan to participate in, and write a few sentences explaining what you hope to get out of each. Turn these in to your advisor.
Examine sample "Brag Sheets" and review what will be expected in the "Brag Sheet" senior year. Complete the "Four-Year Plan: Academic," listing the courses you have taken in 9th and 10th grades and plan to take in 11th and 12th grades. Complete the "Four-Year Plan: Extracurricular," listing three extracurricular activities that you currently participate in OR plan to participate in, and write a few sentences explaining what you hope to get out of each. Turn these in to your advisor.
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