Project Based Homework Due 12.3.12

Hello,

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving! Please do the following:

Reminder for this week 11.26.12-11.30.12:

421: Your word wall word is due on Wednesday (11.28.12). It should be a word that comes from the book you are reading independently, NOT THE SAT WORDS I GAVE YOU IN CLASS ON THE SMART BOARD!! Also remember that you will need to bring in your ABrT clothing on the days I mentioned in the previous blog.

401: Your word wall word is due on Thursday (11.29.12). It should be a word that comes from the book you are reading independently, NOT THE SAT WORDS I GAVE YOU IN CLASS ON THE SMART BOARD!! I changed your date for BR # 2 again which will be due on 12.3.12. Take the outline from me tomorrow 11.27.12.

***Both Classes***

SAT Vocabulary Quiz Thursday 11.29.12. Study all of the words and prepare for the vocabulary games on Wednesday.

SAT Words you need to know for Thursday's Quiz: adamant, intricate, dilapidated, ameliorate, exacerbate, belligerent. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! : )

Please remember we all (421/401) need to help others. Ms. Willis' class is collecting Holiday cards for sailors overseas. They sacrifice themselves for the good of our country so let's sacrifice our personal time to create a holiday card for them. Please read her flyers that are posted on the walls to find out what materials you should use or ask Ms. Willis.

PBH Due 12.3.12:

Please research online and:

• Print ONE article that supports sports programs in schools. Type into the search engine (google or bing)  "benefits of sports programs in schools" click on a link and read the article.
• Print ONE article that supports why sports programs should not be in schools. Type into the search engine (google or bing)  "problems of sports programs in schools"click on a link and read the article.
• Please make sure to read the article before printing so you will know if it is worth printing, of interest to you and others and how many pages long. For example, you don't want to waste your ink by printing something that has 10 or more pages and has advertisements. However, it is up to you.
• The reason you need to print these articles early is so that you will have a repertoire (wide selection of resources) of articles to choose from once you choose you whether you are FOR or AGAINST sports programs in schools.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Monday-Friday no later than 7pm. If you cannot print at home you can come up with a pass during lunch on Tuesdays for 8-421 and Wednesdays for class 8-401 and print from my computer. If your parents allow you to go to the library with your card, please print it there. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES!

Project Based Homework Due 11.26.12

Hello All,

Both Classes please do the following:

• Complete WDM Wisdom Paper Intro, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion. It must be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced.
• Go to the library and find a WDM book of your choice to read for BR # 3. The titles with stars next to it are my recommendations.
• Study the SAT vocab words. Your next quiz will be next week.

401 Reminder

• I know you have not received the outline from me as yet, however your BR # 2 will be due 11.30.12. Once again you should have already read a play, whether it be "Novio Boy" or some other play of your choice.

421 Reminder

• Make sure all of you who said you will volunteer and bring cardboard boxes, create flyers, advertisments and costumes bring it in immediately.  It has been reported by one of your classmates that students in 5th-7th grade don't know about this project. I WONDER WHY???????
• GET IT TOGETHER! ST. CHRISTOPHER OTTILIE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING OUR SCHOOL AGAIN AND IT IS UP TO YOU TO NOT DISAPPOINT THE CHILDREN.
• SEBASTIAN, ANDREA AND CHIGOZIE PLEASE MAKE THE MASCOT COSTUMES ASAP!
• Your ABrT culminating event will be on December 10th or 12th. I believe the date was changed.
• On Tuesday, the girls will need to bring in an A-line cut knee-length skirt, black flat or one inch heel shoes and black tights. I will provide the green leotards, however, I only need to know your shirt sizes.
• On Wednesday, the boys will bring in: a white button down long sleeve shirt, black dress pants/slacks, black dress shoes, black belt and black socks. If you don't have this formal attire, please make sure you let your parents know before BLACK FRIDAY! Hint! Hint! Nudge! Nudge!
• I want us to have an early start for dress rehearsal, so if you need to buy anything you will not wait until the last minute.

If you have any questions, please email me and enjoy your GOBBLE GOBBLE day and weekend!

Miss. N : )

thereadingcafe@aol.com

Project Based Homework Due 11.19.12

Hello All,

It was nice seeing you during the parent/teacher meeting.

Class 8-421 please do the following:

• Overlook Reflection Due 11.14.12 Must be typed 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced.
• Complete PLHH flyers and other advertisements for recycling project.

Both classes please do the following:

• Setting Class 421 Book Review # 2 due 11.19.12 and Class 401 BR # 2 is due 11.26.12. You should have already read a play by now...you have had over three weeks to read one. If you have not received the outline, it does not prevent you from reading a play. If you want to use "Novio Boy" from 7th grade, you may do so. Please use the outline I provided in class.
• WDM Wisdom Paper 1st draft of an engaging introductory paragraph is due on 11.19.12. Please follow the format that I will show you in class later this week.
• Please make sure that you have a library card because you will need to go to the library to select WDM novels that I will recommend to you for your third book review.
• Please return any contracts or forms that were given to you during parent/teacher meeting by tomorrow.
• Please note that this is a new marking period. Thank you to those students who have read the parent letter and had their homeworks signed by their parent. Once again ALL PBH and tests must be signed by your parent/guardian.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Mon-Fri by 7pm. Call Dial-A-Teacher for help in all subject areas M-F (4-7pm) @ 212.777.3380.

Miss. N : )

PBH Revised Due 11.13.12

Hello All,

There is a slight revision to the homework. It is as follows:

Class 421
1. Book Review # 2 is due on 11.19.12.
2. Respond in your journal to the following question(s): How are the life lessons that Calogero
mentioned in the movie significant to you in your life? Provide examples from the movie, books you have read, the world around you and/or personal experiences.

Class 401
1. Complete Character Analysis Chart.
2. Book Review # 2 Outline will be provided next week. It is not due on Tuesday, 11.13.12

Both Classes
1. WDM essay is NOT DUE 11.13.12
2. Return Parent Teacher Conference slips on 11.13.12

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

Miss. N : )

PBH Due 11.12.12

Hello All,

I hope all of you are well and safe! If not, I pray things will get better for you and your family.

Class 8-421
1. Please write a reflection about your experience cleaning Overlook Park. Please write this in two pages max.  I do not have an outline for this, it is a free write, however, future reflection papers will have outlines.

2. All those who volunteered to create flyers, media advertisements (incl. rap, infomercials) and mascot costumes, please have this ready by Wednesday. The mascot costumes can be ready by Monday, November 12, 2012, however, please select who will be wearing which costumes so that you are not laboring in vain. Our tiniest students of 421 are preferable, however, a tall person could be a tall bottle of water. Just giving hints. : )

3. First Draft of WDM Wisdom paper (only the intro and 1st, 2nd and 3rd body paragraph) due on Monday, 11.12.12. I will show you how to write a collegial intro and body paragraphs in class this week...hopefully.

4. I will let you know when your PBL proposal letters are due.

Class 8-401
1. First Draft of WDM Wisdom paper (only the intro and 1st body paragraph) due on Monday, 11.12.12. I will show you how to write a collegial intro and body paragraph in class this week...hopefully.

Both classes:

1. Please complete the character analysis chart worksheet, you will need it to help you write your paper. All of you will see why I have asked you to do all of these "questionable' assignments for homework and classwork since September.

2. All movie permission slips are due on Wednesday, 11.7.12.

3. I will provide Book Review # 2 Setting Outline when copies are placed inside my mailbox.

If you have any questions, please email me!

Miss. N : )