Week #7 - Ready, Set, CAHSEE!

Hello Sophomores,

Here it is - CAHSEE Week.  We have prepped ourselves well - discussed strategies, and practiced with exercises, activities, and brainstorms.  You are ready for this test.  Please do your best - eat breakfast, take your time, proofread your answers and your writing!  Good luck!

Have your independent reading selection with you everyday this week.  If you finish testing early - then use your time efficiently.  Your reading related project/writing is due the week of 3/25.

Have your ID with you on Thursday - we will be visiting the library to check out the book "Night".  We will be reading this memoir rather quickly - so please be able to get your copy!  You may do this before Thursday if you'd like. If you do - show me you did.

You will always get extra participation credit if you attend Poetry Club on Wednesdays.  There was a tremendous turnout last week - please attend and bring a friend! And if you read - you will be glad indeed.

There are no office hours/tutoring this week.  If you need to meet - please speak with me or email me with your questions or concerns.  Grades will be up to date by Tuesday. 

Monday
* CAHSEE Prep = Practicing intro paragraphs for possible prompts
* Grammar Packet - Spot Check
* Independent Reading

Tuesday/Wednesday
*CAHSEE - Make sure to go to your specified classroom

Thursday - (Happy Birthday Mr.Samakosky!)
* Library Visit - Get your copy of "Night"
* Activity - Intro to Comparative Analysis Unit

Friday
* San Diego's own The Yes Team will visit our classroom for a private Pre-St.Patty's day Jam Session.  The trio will play songs, discuss their writing process, and maybe ask you to lyrically join in! Don't miss this VIP event!
*Extra Credit - Wear Green! Be festive! Earn additional participation points for the week!
*FF/WRG will be moved to Monday 3/18.  Be ready with your draft, copies, and numerous questions.  Follow the protocol and examples that are given in your WRG handout.  You must be completely invested in your FF/WRG in order to receive full credit.

Have a great week.  Do your work and be good to yourself.  Be proactive! Be confident!

Samakosky