Christmas Trivia Scavenger Hunt

Click here for the link to the scavenger hunt! You must include both the answer and the link to receive credit!
Good luck!

Class Update

The Hurricanes have been hard at work on their alternative energy persuasive essays over the past two weeks. Students were revising and editing each other's work in class today. Papers can be turned in tomorrow, but the final due date will be on Thursday this week.  The paper is worth 50 points!

Energy Project Resources and Materials

Energy Pathfinder

NoodleTools

Template for Outline and Rough Draft
-Use this template to begin working on your paper. When you make a copy, be sure you put your last name in the File Name (ex: Paddick Energy Rough Draft)

Outline and Paragraph Examples
-This link has examples of the outline, intro paragraph, body paragraph, and conclusion paragraphs. You may refer to these examples at any time. There are also comments explaining each part of the paragraphs.

-All components of the paper will be submitted through Edmodo at a date to be determined.
-Advanced Period 10 will submit through Schoology

Alternative Energy Research Paper Resources

Template for Outline and Rough Draft
-Use this template to begin working on your paper. When you open it, make sure you put your last name in the File Name (ex: Paddick Energy Outline and Rough Draft)

Outline and Paragraph Examples
-This link has examples of the outline, intro paragraph, body paragraph, and conclusion paragraphs. You may refer to these examples at any time. There are also comments explaining each part of the paragraphs.

-All components of the paper will be submitted through Edmodo.
-Advanced Period 10 will submit through Schoology

Rorschach Inkblot Test

Class Newspapers

After you finish peer editing and have printed a copy of your article and works cited to turn in, please add your newspaper article to the collaborative documents below. Follow the directions that were given in class to add your article! Add to the class period that you have English!

• Period 1
• Period 4/5
• Period 6/7
• Period 8/9
• Period 10

Colonial America Newspaper Article Example

Click here to view an excellent example of a Colonial America newspaper article. 

The article has a clear headline, a byline, an appropriate date, and clearly answers the "5W" questions in the lead paragraph. This is a great model for you to take a look at when you begin writing your article. You also might want to view the example article we read together in class on Wednesday.

Adv. English: List #7

Period 10:
Use the flashcards or links below to prepare for your List #7 quiz on Friday, 11/1.

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Newspaper Article Example

After the Lit Terms quiz today, please go to this link to read and examine an example of an excellent newspaper article.

 We will be writing a newspaper article in class over the next several days and this example shows how the writer answers the Who? What? Where? When? and Why? of the topic.

Week of 10/28

Monday:
Review and discuss "Raymond's Run" in class
Quiz tomorrow: 20 points! Vocabulary link here

Tuesday:
"Raymond's Run" quiz
Review for Plot, Conflict, & Lit Terms Quiz tomorrow: 37 points!
Vocabulary link here. Plot & Conflict notes in binder!
-Some fill in the blank, spelling counts!

Wednesday:
Plot, Conflict & Lit Terms Quiz
Newspaper Article Project Intro

Thursday:
Continue working on "Raymond's Run" newspaper article

Friday:
Cross-Curricular Colonial America research in library

"Raymond's Run" Vocabulary Terms

These are the vocabulary words for "Raymond's Run." Use the flashcards or links below to prepare for your quiz: Tuesday, 10/29! This quiz will be the first grade of the second 9 week period.

You can also go to the following link to play an interactive "Hang 10" vocabulary game!

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Advanced English: List #6

Period 10:
 List #6 homework is due on Wednesday.
 Use the flashcards and/or links below to prepare for your quiz on Friday, 10/25.

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Literary Terms

Use the flashcards below to copy the literary term definitions.
You must have these definitions copied for Monday!

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Adv. English: List #5

Period 10:
Use the flashcards and links below to study for your quiz on Friday, 10/18!

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Research Update

Be sure to stay on top of the following research assignments this week:

 

Monday: outline, introduction, body paragraph 1 in class

Homework: finish introduction and body paragraph 1

Tuesday: body paragraphs 2 and 3

Homework: finish body paragraph 2-3 and your conclusion paragraph

Wednesday: peer edit in class

Homework: 6 traits self evaluation

Thursday/Friday: type paper on Google Drive using this template

Your final paper is due via Edmodo on Monday, 10/14 and is worth 50 points! 

See the rubric here.

Adv. English: List #4

Period 10: The vocabulary terms for List #4 are posted on Quizlet. Vocabulary homework is due on Wednesday, 10/9. Please use the flashcards or links below to prepare for your quiz on 10/11!

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Unsolved Mysteries Research Links

Resources that you may need while completing your project:

• Pathfinder
• Noodletools
• CMS Library "Ready to Research?" Page

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.

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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

Period 10: List #2

CLICK HERE for the link to List #2 Advanced Vocabulary.

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.

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!

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.

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Edmodo Groups

Please find your class period and click on the link to join your class group:

• Period 1
• Period 4/5
• Period 6/7
• Period 8/9
• Period 10

Be sure to join only the class period when you have English!

Essay Contest

Extra Credit Opportunity (5 points)

PSBA Essay Contest (open to students in grades 6-12)
Students are asked to complete the sentence, “My education will help me to...” in 300-400 words. Essays should depict a student's goals and aspirations, and what type of future they believe their education will bring.

 Each winner will receive $100 and will be invited to read their essay at the beginning of a general session at the 2013 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Oct. 15-18, at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. Selected essays will be printed in a book that will be distributed at conference. Click here for a complete overview of the PSBA Essay Contest. A copy of the essay contest entry form can be found by clicking here. 

Entries are due by September 20, 2013. Please see Ms. Paddick for more information. 

Advanced English: Butterfly Project Reflection

After you have completed designing your butterfly, reflect on the Butterfly Project experience by responding to the questions in this journal prompt.

jeopardy review game

May 7, 2013

After submitting your paper and Works Cited on Edmodo, you may explore the following links:

1. Click here for a 3D virtual exploration of the secret annex.
2. Click here to learn more about and explore the office building they were hiding in.
3. 8 people in one house. Click here to get to know those who went into hiding, their helpers, and others involved.
4. Check out this online exhibit created in partnership by the Anne Frank House and The Google Cultural Institute.
5. See what 263 Prisengracht (Mr. Frank's office building) looks like today via Google StreetView. The page may load in Dutch, but you can see all of the different images visitors have taken of the building. 

Career Paper Rubric

Click here for the Career Paper Rubric.

In class on Monday and Tuesday:
1. Finish typing your paper. Share with me (CAN COMMENT).
2. Share with a classmate to peer edit.
3. Complete peer revision sheet and comment on Google.

Your paper is due on Edmodo on or before Wednesday, May 8.
You will lose 5 points every day it is late!

Career Research Paper

• Click here for the final copy template of your Career Research Paper.

• Rename it with your last name (ex: Paddick Career Article)

• Be sure to add your Works Cited from NoodleTools at the end of your paper.

Career Research

The Hurricanes began career research in the LMC today. Research packets are due on Wednesday for 16 points, and the rough draft of the research paper will be due soon after!

4th 9 Weeks: Extra Credit Opportunities

There are 2 extra credit opportunities available for the 4th 9 weeks. 

A. Take the AR quiz on the novel you read over the last month. Score 8/10 or higher to receive extra credit! Due by 5/1.

B. Enter the Poetry Contest. Entries are due by 4/30. Type a copy on Google Docs and share w/ Ms. Paddick for 5 points.

Anne Frank, Act I, Scenes 4-5

The quiz on Anne Frank: Act I, Scenes 4-5 will be on Wednesday, 4/24.

In Class Assignment: April 11, 2013

Today, please complete the tasks listed below:

• For each "Level Up" below, listen to the tutorial and complete the activities as directed. 
• Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to navigate. 
• When you have completed the tutorial, click the yellow "PRACTICE" tab on the top right corner of the screen.

1. Complete Level Up: Informational Texts.  
2. Complete Level Up: Main Ideas and Details.
3. Complete Level Up: Instructions and Technical Directions.

If you finish steps 1-3, go to Level Up: Elements of Poetry to review poetry terms.

263 Prinsengracht on Google StreetView

See what 263 Prisengracht (Mr. Frank's office building) looks like today via Google StreetView.
The page may load in Dutch, but you can see all of the different images visitors have taken of the building. Click the link above or the image below.

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.

Who's Who in the Secret Annex?

8 people in one house. 

Click here to get to know those who went into hiding, their helpers, and others involved.

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.

Advanced English: Chromebook Survey

Period 10: please complete the survey at this link.

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.

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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Public Speaking Tips Video

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!

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

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.

Poetry Test Study Guide

The study guide for the poetry test can be found here, or in the embedded file below.

The test on these terms and application of these terms will be worth 50 points. Stay tuned in class for the date of the test!

AR Quiz Reminder

Just a reminder that all students will be taking the AR quiz on their library book on Friday, 2/22!
You can turn your book in at any time this week when you have finished reading it.

The Giver Test Study Guide

The final test on The Giver will be on Thursday, 2/14!
Use this study guide (available in class Tuesday) to study and prepare for this test.
The test will be 50 points.

Lord of the Flies: Nobel Prize Review Game

Students in Advanced English period 10 can test their island knowledge by playing this  Lord of the Flies review game provided by the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Adv. English: Performance Task

Please click here for the Lord of the Flies performance task template.

Essay Contest

Students may earn up to 5 extra credit points in English class by submitting an entry in the PA Police Assistance Foundation's Essay Contest. The essay subject is: "Why I will say NO to Drugs, Alcohol, and Bullying." Essays must be no longer than 750 words and are due by March 31.

Please click here for more detailed information and see Ms. Paddick with any questions.

Adv. English: Lit Circle Announcement

Adv. English Period 10: We will still have our lit circle meeting for chapters 8-9 on Monday.
The vocabulary quiz for List #3 will also be on Monday. Make sure that you are prepared for class!

Biography Bio Cube Project

Click here for the link to the interactive Bio Cube Creator.

Follow the directions given in class to create your Bio Cube or click here for another copy.

Weekly Update: 1/22-25

English 8:
Wednesday: Vocabulary Quiz on The Giver, Chapters 6-9
Thursday: LIBRARY--biographies due and project planning sheet due

Adv. English: 
Tuesday: Group Meeting (chps. 6-7)
Wednesday: Workshop Day and Vocabulary  List #3 HW due
Thursday: LIBRARY--biographies due and project planning sheet due
Friday: Vocabulary List #3 Quiz and Workshop Day

Advanced English: Lord of the Flies Artwork

 Students in Advanced English class have been reading Lord of the Flies  and meeting in literature circles to discuss each section of the novel. One of the roles students must fulfill during literature circles is that of the Artful Illustrator. Students must create an illustration depicting an important scene from the novel.

Check out some of our Artful Illustrators' work below:

Haley N.-Chapters 2-3 

Kaylee B.-Chapters 2-3

Cross-Curricular Alternative Energy Project

The Hurricanes recently completed a cross-curricular alternative energy research project. After learning about alternative sources of energy in Science class, students were assigned one form of energy to research. Students collaborated using Google Presentations to present the information they discovered to an "expert panel" during science class. They then wrote a persuasive essay in English class meant to convince their audience that their source of energy is the best option for the future. 

Examples of collaborative presentations and essays are below:

New Year Journal Prompts

Click here for the New Year Journal Prompts.
Respond to each prompt by writing at least one paragraph!