Hello Sophomores!
Thanks very much for checking the blog. Many of you have done a fantastic job with your class presentations. Your efforts and hard work are sincerely noted. We will finish the rest of our speeches and debates this week. Please be ready to present! If you are not ready, like some have displayed so far, it will affect your grade. See previous posts for additional information or speak with a classmate. Have your speech (MLA formatted), Work Cited, index cards, and rubric ready to turn in when presenting.
The CAHSEE is upon us. You will take the test on March 12th and 13th. We will be discussing strategies and methods during the next TWO weeks to help you perform your very best on this state mandated exam.
The FF/WRG is becoming a huge weekly success. Please continue to push yourselves creatively and encourage your group mates to explore, edit, change, and write! Keep it real, genuine, and authentic!
Independent Reading is back on! Bring a selection that is of interest. There are no excuses. You will need your book with you on Wednesday. Easy points. Come and speak with me on Monday or Tuesday if you need help selecting a book.
Thanks very much for checking the blog. Many of you have done a fantastic job with your class presentations. Your efforts and hard work are sincerely noted. We will finish the rest of our speeches and debates this week. Please be ready to present! If you are not ready, like some have displayed so far, it will affect your grade. See previous posts for additional information or speak with a classmate. Have your speech (MLA formatted), Work Cited, index cards, and rubric ready to turn in when presenting.
The CAHSEE is upon us. You will take the test on March 12th and 13th. We will be discussing strategies and methods during the next TWO weeks to help you perform your very best on this state mandated exam.
The FF/WRG is becoming a huge weekly success. Please continue to push yourselves creatively and encourage your group mates to explore, edit, change, and write! Keep it real, genuine, and authentic!
Independent Reading is back on! Bring a selection that is of interest. There are no excuses. You will need your book with you on Wednesday. Easy points. Come and speak with me on Monday or Tuesday if you need help selecting a book.
I must say that 3rd Period had an unbelievable few days last week! Speeches and debates were all quality - and participation, support, focus, and attentiveness were present daily. FF/WRG were super encouraging and fun. Thank you and please continue to know that YOU as a collective unified community make it this way. I invite all class periods to follow suit; as it makes our time together useful, soulful, purposeful, fun, and worthwhile.
Tutoring/Office Hours - Tuesdays after school
Are you concerned about grades, missing assignments, etc? Do you want assistance in preparing for the CAHSEE? Do you need to use the computers or print an assignment? Please make sure to come and get the help you need. Your last minute concerns, cannot be my concerns. I am closing six week grades on Monday 3/4. Advocate for yourself.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays at Lunch
* Author Chair participation - FF/WRG
* Reams of paper
* Boxes of Tissues
* Hand Sanitizer
* Additional independent reading - come and speak with me if this interests you...or maybe you are doing it already and can earn some points for your diligence.
Monday/Tueday
* We will finish speeches/debates. We will continue to assess and score our classmates using the rubric. We can learn as much from watching our peers, as we do from presenting our very own speeches. Please continue to give constructive commentary and feedback. This is part of your weekly participation grade.
Wedneday
* Independent Reading Selection - your book must be present in class. You must finish your selection by Friday 3/29. Assignments will be just like last time...either a typed critique or a mind map. Alternative assignments must be discussed with me.
* CAHSEE Practice Test - 50 Questions. Do your best because your score will determine how much or how little you will be expected to participate in classroom CAHSEE lecture. The better you do - the more independently you will work.
Thursday
* CAHSEE Practice Test - scores and discussion of answers, reasons, explanations.
Friday
* FF/WRG - Come prepared with copies, questions. Be willing and ready to talk, discuss, offer feedback, and participate!
* Due on Monday 3/4. You will turn in up to TWO (ONE minimum) FF/WRG selection(s) of your choice. You must include your first draft and a revised draft. You will include a brief reflection/explanation indicating your ambitions with the piece. You may include any other information you want your reader to know. This will count towards your six-week grade.
"Not everyone has these opportunities, so we should take advantage of them..." 3rd period student
Be Good. Be Wise. Be Well.
Samakosky
Tutoring/Office Hours - Tuesdays after school
Are you concerned about grades, missing assignments, etc? Do you want assistance in preparing for the CAHSEE? Do you need to use the computers or print an assignment? Please make sure to come and get the help you need. Your last minute concerns, cannot be my concerns. I am closing six week grades on Monday 3/4. Advocate for yourself.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays at Lunch
* Author Chair participation - FF/WRG
* Reams of paper
* Boxes of Tissues
* Hand Sanitizer
* Additional independent reading - come and speak with me if this interests you...or maybe you are doing it already and can earn some points for your diligence.
Monday/Tueday
* We will finish speeches/debates. We will continue to assess and score our classmates using the rubric. We can learn as much from watching our peers, as we do from presenting our very own speeches. Please continue to give constructive commentary and feedback. This is part of your weekly participation grade.
Wedneday
* Independent Reading Selection - your book must be present in class. You must finish your selection by Friday 3/29. Assignments will be just like last time...either a typed critique or a mind map. Alternative assignments must be discussed with me.
* CAHSEE Practice Test - 50 Questions. Do your best because your score will determine how much or how little you will be expected to participate in classroom CAHSEE lecture. The better you do - the more independently you will work.
Thursday
* CAHSEE Practice Test - scores and discussion of answers, reasons, explanations.
Friday
* FF/WRG - Come prepared with copies, questions. Be willing and ready to talk, discuss, offer feedback, and participate!
* Due on Monday 3/4. You will turn in up to TWO (ONE minimum) FF/WRG selection(s) of your choice. You must include your first draft and a revised draft. You will include a brief reflection/explanation indicating your ambitions with the piece. You may include any other information you want your reader to know. This will count towards your six-week grade.
"Not everyone has these opportunities, so we should take advantage of them..." 3rd period student
Be Good. Be Wise. Be Well.
Samakosky
