Friday, March 29, 2013

The Secret Annex in 3D

Wander around the space and get to know the stories from Anne Frank's diary.
  • Click here for a 3D virtual exploration of the secret annex.
  • Click here to learn more about and explore the office building they were hiding in.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Reminders

Your AR quiz is on Monday! Don't forget your library books!
Homework over the weekend is to complete Journal #2 in your Personal Reflections Document on Google Drive. If you were not in school on Thursday, you can set up your document by clicking the link in the post below.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Anne Frank: Personal Reflections Journal

Click here for the Anne Frank: Personal Reflections Journal Template
Rename "LastName Personal Reflections Journal" and SHARE with Ms. Paddick.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Poetry Contest: Extra Credit

Click here to enter the Library of Poetry 2013 Contest. Entries are due by April 30th.

Poems must be no longer than 20 lines and may be on any topic. Click here for the complete rules and for more information. Students may earn 5 extra credit points for the 4th 9 weeks by entering this poetry contest.  Be sure to type an copy of your poem in Google Docs and share it with Ms. Paddick to receive credit!

Public Speaking Tips Video

You MUST be fully prepared for your bio-bag presentation on Monday:

1. Speech written and notecards created (3-5 minutes)
2. 5 objects in bag
3. English and Social Studies rubrics
4. Research packet complete

You should watch the following video which will review important public speaking tips.
Click HERE for the video link.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Public Speaking Tips Video

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Famous PA Timeline Template

CLICK HERE for the timeline template you need to complete for the Famous Pennsylvanians presentation.
You will need to MAKE A COPY. Make sure you follow all of the directions on the first slide!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Update

  • The PSSA Writing test will take place during homebase Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. Bring your library book to read when you are finished working each day! 
  • We will be in the library for the next two weeks during English and social studies classes working on the Famous Pennsylvanians research project.
  • Just a reminder that there are two extra credit opportunities for the 3rd nine week period available on the right side of the page. Due dates are coming up soon!
  • AR books are due on 3/21. 
  • Don't forget to sign up for Remind101 texts if you haven't already. Text @cmshu to 724-749-5879

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Remind 101 Notifications

Students and Parents:
The Hurricane team will be sending out reminders about tests, quizzes, projects, and announcements using Remind101, a safe way for teachers to text message and keep in touch with students and parents.

To sign up to receive texts or emails, follow the directions below! Both students and parents are welcome to sign up for these notifications. *Students in Advanced English will receive an additional code in class.