Monday, September 30, 2013

Period 10: List #3 Vocabulary

Adv. English: List #3

Period 10:
The terms for Advanced Vocabulary List #3 are posted on Quizlet. List #3 homework is due on Wednesday 10/2. Use the flashcards or link below to prepare for your quiz on Friday, 10/4.


Sunday, September 29, 2013

Unsolved Mysteries Research Assignment

Our next unit of study will be a short introduction to research. Students will conduct research and write a paper on the background and theories surrounding unsolved mysteries.

Use the pathfinder to read articles surrounding each of the unsolved mysteries and select your topic: 

  • The Legend of Atlantis
  • Bigfoot/Sasquatch
  • The Loch Ness Monster
  • Crop Circles

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

5 Paragraph Essay Quiz

The quiz on the 5 paragraph essay organization is on Thursday, 9/26!
The quiz is "fill-in-the-blank" and spelling counts!
The only sheet that you need to study is the GREEN SHEET in your binder! (or this link) :)

NoodleTools Review and Practice


  1. Create a new MLA Junior Project in Noodletools.
  2. For the description, enter PRACTICE CITATIONS.
  3. Create a Book Citation for The Roar  using the ISBN number.
  4. Create a Reference Source Citation for The World Book Encyclopedia article titled "Chocolate" using the ISBN number, article/author info/page # information.
  5. Create a Database Citation for Britannica School Online article titled "The Beatles" using the pre-made MLA citation (copy and paste into Noodletools).
  6. Create a Website Citation for To the Moon.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Informative Interview Papers and Presentations

Click here for the Informative Interview Essay Rubric.
It is worth 50 points. For every day your paper is late, 2 points will be deducted.

Click here for the Informative Interview Paper Template.
Use this link to set up your paper.
The final copy of your paper is due on Edmodo on Thursday, 9/19.
Ms. Paddick will go over the procedures for turning in your paper during class.


Click here for the Guidelines for In-Class Presentations and Presentation Rubric.
All students must be ready to present on Monday, 9/23!


Monday, September 9, 2013

Advanced English: List #1

Period 10 Advanced English:
Use the flashcards or link below to study and prepare for your List #1 on Friday, 9/13.



Thursday, September 5, 2013

Edmodo Groups

Please find your class period and click on the link to join your class group:
Be sure to join only the class period when you have English!