HAPPY OCTOBER!

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."

-Nathaniel Hawthorne

HW-9/30/09

BLOCK 1
-type/edit final draft of HSPA persuasive essay (220 days of school)

BLOCK 3
-Crucible definition assignment (should include title, definition of "crucible", image, and explanation of the appropriateness of the title)

BLOCK 4
-complete study guide questions #3-8
-finish page 2 of symbolism packet

HW-9/29/09

BLOCK 6
-read NY Times article and complete reaction paragraph

BLOCK 8
-finish Dr. Phil assignment if not yet completed
-complete study guide questions #1-8

SPIRIT WEEK

Hey all-

Just a reminder that next week is SPIRIT WEEK at MK...the days are as follows:

Tuesday-PJ Day
Wednesday-Backwards Day
Thursday-Hippie Day
Friday-Class Color Day and Pep Rally
Freshmen are BLUE, Sophomores are RED, Juniors are GOLD, Seniors are GREEN

Homecoming Game and Dance are Saturday, October 3rd

HW-9/25/09

BLOCK 1
-complete final draft of newspaper article using teacher edits; please type!
-finish reading Chapters 7-9 and complete study guide questions

BLOCK 3
-read NY Times article and write reaction paragraph

BLOCK 4
-read Sections 27-31 of Beowulf

HW-9/24/09

BLOCK 6
-study for Unit 1 Quest

BLOCK 8
-finish study guide for Sections 21-30 #1-8

HW-9/23/09

BLOCK 1
-study for quiz on Chapters 1-6 of Beowulf

BLOCK 3
-study for Unit 1 Quest

BLOCK 4
-read Sections 20-26 of Beowulf
-complete study guide through #8 for Sections 21-30

HW 9/22/09

Happy Half Day!

BLOCK 6
-complete "Sinners..." activity (choice of assessment #1-7)

BLOCK 8
-study for Beowulf quiz on Sections 1-18/Beo vocabulary

HW-9/21/09

BLOCK 1
-none

BLOCK 3
-complete "Sinners..." activity (choice of assessment #1-7)

BLOCK 4
-study for Beowulf quiz on Sections 1-18/Beo vocabulary

HW-9/18/09

BLOCK 6
-study for vocabulary quiz

BLOCK 8
-if you still owe a Beowulf/Grendel project, bring it in ASAP
-be prepared to present your projects next block if you have not done so-part of your grade!

HW-9/17/09

BLOCK 1
-finish study guide for Beowulf Chapters 4-6

BLOCK 3
-study for vocabulary quiz

BLOCK 4
-if you still owe a Beowulf/Grendel project, bring it in ASAP
-be prepared to present your projects next block-part of your grade!
-picture re-takes Monday

HW-9/16/09

BLOCK 6
vocabulary sentences for words from p. 86-91

BLOCK 8
Beowulf/Grendel project due!

HW-9/15/09

BLOCK 1
typed copy of newspaper article

BLOCK 3
vocabulary sentences for words from p. 86-91

BLOCK 4
Beowulf/Grendel project due!

HW-9/14/09

BLOCK 6
-reflection paragraph for Native American myths
-introductory paragraph for mock persuasive essay (should survivors of human tragedy be obligated to share their stories?)

BLOCK 8
-read Sections 15-18
-outline option for Beowulf/Grendel project
-study guide Sections 11-20, questions #1-11

HW-9/11/09

BLOCK 1
-complete rough draft of newspaper article; bring it in for revisions on Tuesday!

BLOCK 3
-introductory paragraph for mock persuasive essay (should survivors of human tragedy be obligated to share their stories?)

BLOCK 4
-finish reading thru Section 18
-outline option for Beowulf/Grendel project
-study guide questions for Sections 11-20 #1-11

HW-9/10/09

BLOCK 6
-none

BLOCK 8
-finish the study guide questions for Sections 1-10 (#10-15)
-complete the worksheet

HW-9/9/09

BLOCK 1
-finish reading Chapters 1-3 of Beowulf
-answer study guide questions for Chapters 1-3

BLOCK 3
-storyteller reflection; tell me which story you liked best, who was the best storyteller, and what you thought of the activity

BLOCK 4
-finish reading Sections 4-10 of Beowulf
-answer study guide questions for Sections 1-10 (all)

HW-9/8/09

BLOCK 6
-finish reading pages 6-10 and complete your notes on Unit I intro

BLOCK 8
-read Sections 2-5 of Beowulf and complete questions 1-9 on the study guide

HW-9/4/09

BLOCK 1
-bring in signed paperwork if you haven't done so
-bring your locks!

BLOCK 3
-finish notes on Unit 1
-bring American symbols in

BLOCK 4
-bring in signed parent letter

HW-9/3/09

BLOCK 6 and 8
-bring in signed parent sheet

HW-9/2/09

BLOCK 1
-bring in signed parent sheet
-bring in paperwork for office (little manila envelope)
-find your locks!

BLOCK 3
-bring in signed parent sheet

WELCOME TO THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR!

Hey everyone-

I will keep this page updated with homework assignments, as well as MK news and upcoming events. If you have questions, please remember that you can email me at aschreiner@mhrd.k12.nj.us

Here's to a great year!
Ms. S