Spring Beak Update #1

Hello Sophomore

I hope this finds you well and relaxing.  I will update the blog later on in the week.
I just got back from Phoenix.  Phoenix is not a pretty city.  We are lucky we live here in San Diego.

Reminders and Extra Credit:
1.  Goodreads - Finish your book.  Post your Goodreads Review. Follow the checklist.  Remember to always include literary devices that the author uses which helps illustrate themes. 

2.  Toddlers and Tiaras Re-write.  Follow the handouts and mentor texts.  Rewrite your piece as a full structured argument.  Due on 4/9. No late work accepted.

3.  College Essay Prompts - I will post these later on in the week.  You can work on these until the end of the semester if you choose.

4.  "Is it time to assess alternative pathways to success in American Education?" - If you did not turn this in - I will accept it for minimal credit.  Minimal is better than a zero...just saying.  Due on 4/9.

5.   Do the Argument Quiz if you have not done so already.  See previous post.  Deadline is Wed. 4/4

6. "War" and/or "The Bracelet" - written assignments.  Some of you never turned these in.  As with #4 - you can turn these in for minimal credit.  Final take day will be 4/13.

7.  Bring tissues to our classroom.  Help prevent germs.

8.  Kick back and enjoy the break.  Hopefully you are working hard when it is time to work hard....and playing when it is time to play.

Check back later in the week for a heads up for what to expect next week.  There are only nine weeks left in the semester.  Take a second to reflect.

Be good...

Samakosky