Holiday Story Starters

We'll be writing collaborative holiday stories today! Each member of your group will pick a different story starter and begin writing a story. After several minutes, everyone will switch computers, read what has been written, and continue the story! We'll do this 4 times. Have fun and be creative!

Story Starter #1

Story Starter #2

Story Starter #3

Story Starter #4

Thursday - Public Speaking, taught by ted Talks

Today, please watch both of the videos below and complete the notes and questions for each.
These are homework for tomorrow if not completed in class.

• Video 1: How to speak so that people want to listen
• Video 2: Your body language shapes who you are

Poetry Intro/Review

Complete ALL activities at each of the following tutorials to review elements of poetry, as well as narrator and speaker information. Complete the tutorial and the practice quiz for each link.

1. Elements of Poetry
2. Narrator and Speaker

Friday - Essay Prep!

1) Using your book and study guide, prepare to answer an essay question about each of the following topics. I'd recommend finding quotes about each topic as well as coming up with main ideas for each.

-discuss Charlie's trait of being superstitious
-examples of things Charlie does that show he is a genius after the operation
-how does Charlie's understanding of his past (after the operation) causes him to feel sad or ashamed
-was Charlie happier/better off when he was less intelligent before he had the operation or when he was more intelligent after the  operation? Explain with examples.

You may write as much down about these essays as you want on the notecard given to you (front and back) and you may use it during the quiz on Monday. 

2) study vocabulary! Quizlet link is below.

3) Read your AR book or take a quiz.

Quiz is Monday! 20 points. Be ready!

"Flowers" Reading Guide Key - Part 2

Click here to access the key for Reading Guide Part 2. 
Check your answers to make sure you generally have the same information and add any notes that you may be missing. If you finish before the end of class, you may go on Quizlet to review vocabulary for the story.

Quiz info:
-Friday (10 pts multiple choice) then prep for essays
-Monday (20 pts essays)

"Flowers" Reading Guide Key - Part 1

Click here to access the "Flowers for Algernon" reading guide key.

Check your answers. Your answers may vary slightly, but should have the same general idea.
You need to write down answers for any questions you may have missed.

After you check your answers, please go to NoRedInk and complete the practice assignment on "Active or Passive Voice."

Yearbook Sale

The 2016 CMS Yearbook is now on sale! 

Please order your yearbook online by clicking on the image below:

All orders are due by 11/13. 

Order now and save $12 when you order personalization - receive 4 free icons!

This is the lowest price of the year - price will increase from $25  to $30 per book on 11/14.

Paul Revere TDA

1. Complete the rough draft in your packet - use the ICE method for quotes and use this compare/contrast transition word chart.

2. Type your final copy at this link. Rename your document "LastName Revere TDA"

3. View the rubric for the TDA here. This project is worth 30 points and is due on Wednesday, 10/28.

PSBR Essay and Photo Contest

See the flyer below for info on the PSBR Essay and Photo Contest.
See Miss Paddick if you have any questions! Submission deadline is March 15, 2016.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Homework: finish quiz on "Ransom of Red Chief" on Schoology
Complete activity on NoRedInk.com

• –Log in with Google (red box)
• •(create an account if you have never used it before)
• –Class code: kw3dwmwk
• –Complete practice activity

Narrative Writing Assignment

For your first writing assignment, you will write a creative narrative that responds to the flyer below:

Your story must include this flyer, in the beginning, middle or end of the story, and must explain to the reader why this flyer had to be posted at CMS!

1. Planning sheet due Tuesday (5 points)
2. Rough Draft due Wednesday(10 points)
3. Final draft due ____________ (to be announced)! (30 points)

• You can find a copy of the assignment sheet HERE.
• Dialogue Tips #1
• Dialogue Tips #2
• CLICK HERE to begin working on your final paper.
• RENAME YOUR DOCUMENT "Cheez-It Narrative"
• Make sure your document is double spaced and fill in your information at the top.

6 Word Memoirs Project

1. Click on the image: 
2. Sign up with your CMSD email address. Use your student ID number for your password. Write this down on your usernames and passwords chart.. 

• Your Haiku Deck needs to have an appropriate image and your 6 word memoir on it.
• You will be turning the project in on Schoology, so you do not need to put your name on the image.

Welcome!

Welcome to the CMS Hurricanes English blog! 

Check back here for important announcements and resources throughout the year.

You'll also be able to link to important websites like Google Drive, Schoology, Quizlet, and the CMS library from here as well. Feel free to explore!

Anne Frank: The 3D Secret Annex

Please click here for directions to Explore the Anne Frank House during class today.

Follow all directions on the document and explore all of the various links to gain an understanding of the space where Anne and her family were forced into hiding.

Famous Pennsylvanians Research / Bio-Bag Presentation

CLICK HERE for the link to the Famous Pennsylvanian Biographies Pathfinder!

CLICK HERE for the LMC Usernames and Passwords document.

CLICK HERE for the TIMELINE TEMPLATE.
Share your timeline with Mrs. Bardella!


Timeline example:

Q4 Extra Credit Opportunity

Log in to Schoology for an extra credit opportunity due on Sunday, April 26th! 
All responses must be submitted via Schoology.

After working through the entire webquest, and viewing these links, answer the following question in a well developed paragraph (8-10 sentences with evidence and specific examples). Your response is worth up to 10 points for content, conventions, and organization.

Question: Can justice ever be done?

Write a paragraph below responding to that question. Use examples from what you’ve learned in this web quest to support your answer.

The Giver - Chps 1-9 Vocabulary

New Year's Resolution Journal

Click here for the New Year's Resolution Journal template.

Your journal must be at least 2 paragraphs and a minimum of 5 sentences each (topic, details, conclusion).