Cover2Cover Book Club Meeting

Weekly Update

Periods 2, 6/7, 8/9, and 11
"Flowers for Algernon" Discussion Guide Part 2

• due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 12/14 (15 points)

Quiz on "Flowers for Algernon"

• Friday, 12/16 (35 points)

AR Novel Quiz

• Monday, 12/19 (10 points)

"Flowers for Algernon" Performance Task

• Tuesday, 12/20-21 (20 points)

Period 10

• Rough draft of author interview script due on Wednesday, 12/14
• Typed script due at the beginning of class Friday, 12/16
• Recorded interviews due by the end of class on Monday, 12/19

Song Parody Project

Students in Advanced English 8 chose a familiar song and rewrote the lyrics to retell the story of "The Ransom of Red Chief," focusing on ironic events in the plot. After working with a group to rewrite the lyrics, students planned and performed their songs via video or gave a live performance in class. Check out the following link for "Here Comes Red Chief," (Ashley, Gina, Grace, and Madelyne's parody of "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles).

Extra Credit Opportunity

Hurricanes interested in 5 extra credit points can take the open book quiz that was available in class today. It can also be downloaded and printed below. To earn full credit, all answers must be in complete sentences and include specific details and examples from the story. You may use any materials from class as well as your book. This opportunity is due the day we return from Thanksgiving break.


Extra Credit Open Book Quiz

"Clean Sweep" Vocabulary Terms

The vocabulary terms for "Clean Sweep" are on Quizlet and the flashcards are posted below. An interactive word scramble game is also available. Use these links to study for your quiz.

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Colonial America Newspaper Article

Just a reminder that the rough draft of your Colonial America newspaper article needs to be completed for class on Thursday. We will be typing the rough draft in Computer Lab 201.

"Raymond's Run" Newspaper Article

Over the weekend, students need to finish writing the rough draft of their newspaper article describing the May Day event in "Raymond's Run." Students can use the peer-editing checklist to revise and edit their work. We will be typing these articles in Computer Lab 212 on Monday.

Last Week of First Quarter

We will have a 20 point quiz on "Raymond's Run" on Tuesday, 10/25. (Advanced English: 25 points)
The quiz will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions on the story and vocabulary.

On Thursday you will take your Bell Work Quiz (30 points) for the first quarter. Make sure that you have all nine weekly bell work assignment sheets. If you are missing any, please pick up what you are missing on the front table before Friday and have all nine sheets completed.  You can also go to the Handouts Page and scroll down to "Weekly Bell Work" for an extra copy of any assignments you are missing.You will be permitted to use these nine sheets on the quiz, so don't forget them! Make sure the dates are filled in! The Bell Work Quiz will be your last grade for the first quarter.

Library Books

All students need to have their AR books read for November 18! Books are due back in the library on the 16th. Be ready to take a 10 point quiz on your novel on the 18th. Your book project assignment will be announced closer to the the due date. Make sure that you bring your library book to class every day.

Plot, Conflict, and Literary Terms Test

The test on plot, conflict, and literary terms will be on Thursday, 10/13. Use the Quizlet flashcards 2 posts down and your notes from class on plot and conflict to prepare for the test. Make sure you are able to give examples of the different types of conflict!

Informative Interviews, Book Covers, and Admiration Essay

The Hurricanes have been working hard in English class! This week, we concluded our Informative Interview Project, where students interviewed a classmate, wrote an informative 5 paragraph essay, then presented information gathered to the class. Students also designed a book cover for their English textbooks which are symbolic of their hobbies and interests and then presented them to the class.

Students in Advanced English showing off their book covers on Clash Day last week!

This week, students are writing an essay about the people they admire most in their lives. After this essay assignment, we will be transitioning into our short story unit, discussing conflict, plot, and literary terms.

Informal Interview Presentations

Reminder: All students must be prepared to give their informal interview presentation starting Friday, 9/23! Be sure to have your speech outline prepared and have your textbook cover project finished. Don't forget to bring your outline and textbook to class starting Friday. Good luck preparing for your presentation!

Weekly Update

Today, students took a quiz on the organization of a five paragraph essay and the five genres of literature that we will study this year. For Friday, students need to complete the book cover assignment and prepare for their informal interview presentation in which they will present their classmate and two of the items on their book covers.. We will be working on both assignments in class this week.

Reminders for the Week

• The Hurricanes will be in the library for orientation with Mrs. Barbarino on Wednesday, 9/14. 

• All students: rough drafts of your informative interview essays are due on Thursday, 9/15. We will be in computer lab 312 to begin typing your essays.

• Advanced English 8: List #1 sentences are due on Tuesday. The List #1 quiz is on Thursday (15 points--matching and original sentences).

• The Introduction Quiz on the 5 Paragraph Essay Organization and 5 Genres will be on Tuesday, 9/20.

Yearbook Staff Applications

All yearbook staff applications are due in room 405 by Thursday, September 22, 2011. No applications will be accepted after this time. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Paddick.

Yearbook Meeting

There will be a meeting for any student interested in joining the yearbook staff on Friday, September 9, 2011 after the announcements in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Paddick for more information or click on the "CMS Yearbook" link to the right and download the Staff Application.

Signed Forms Due by Friday

Just a reminder that students need to return the bottom portion of the letter that was sent home in English class (on red paper) to Ms. Paddick by Friday, September 2, 2011.