CountdownVocabulary and Nonfiction DatesNonficiton Due Dates: NF #2 April 13th, NF #3 April 19th, NF #4 April 27th
Vocabulary: Quiz #6 April 10th, Quiz #7 April 13th, Quiz #8 April 19th |
Cue CardsWe will be making some...okay, a lot of cue cards in the coming weeks. So you will need actual cards purcahsed from a stationary or dollar store, or you can cut up some looseleaf. There is a great site that helps you with cards virtually: http://ankisrs.net/#windows
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Semester Two Independent Reading AssignmentWebsite for Available Titles
Sample Book Talk for Librarians AN INSIDER'S TIPS ON ESSAY WRITING! Example of a Webstie for the project options. Online Texts |
Peer Websites on BooksOf Mice and Men--Mariah
Joyluck Club--Rebecca For Whom the Bell Tolls--Chris A Brave New World--Greg Animal Farm--Sarah Bell Crime and Punishment--Taylor |
AP Exam Fee
It’s time to start collecting fees for the AP exams.
Your initial 25.00 non-refundable down payment is now due.
The remainder of the fee, $75, will be due by May 9th.
Should you opt out of taking the exam in the end, you will not recieve the 25.00 fee as we are charged for each exam ordered.
Your initial 25.00 non-refundable down payment is now due.
The remainder of the fee, $75, will be due by May 9th.
Should you opt out of taking the exam in the end, you will not recieve the 25.00 fee as we are charged for each exam ordered.
Take the 10 (or 20) Day Bonus Challenge!
1. Read the attached article: 20 Obsolete English Words That Should Make A Comeback
2. Now, for ten days it is your goal to use a new word three times and record how you used it.
3. Start with the first word and continue for ten days. Hand in your daily log at the end of ten days and receive ten bonus marks on the assignment of your choice.
4. You can opt for the super challenge and do the twenty words in twenty days.
5. The Rules: You must complete the challenge in ten consecutive days. Sentences can not be awkwardly contrived but suitable for the situation. And you must have used the word three times that day to get the bonus mark.
2. Now, for ten days it is your goal to use a new word three times and record how you used it.
3. Start with the first word and continue for ten days. Hand in your daily log at the end of ten days and receive ten bonus marks on the assignment of your choice.
4. You can opt for the super challenge and do the twenty words in twenty days.
5. The Rules: You must complete the challenge in ten consecutive days. Sentences can not be awkwardly contrived but suitable for the situation. And you must have used the word three times that day to get the bonus mark.
AP Study Help Available•Noon Help Available Wednesday—Friday (just let me know a day in advance).
•After School: Tuesday`s (we will plan this in advance as Multiple Choice and Essay Test Practice) 3:50—5:00. EdmodoGo to: http://www.edmodo.com/?language=en&auto_selected_lang=true&logout=true
Click on the "I'm a Student" tab. Sign in using this code: 7cy2yc ANd you're in. Complete the poll to show me you can navigate the site. It is very much like FB, yet it is safe for education. |
Study Tip of the Month: Study GroupsIt is time you should start looking through your AP help materials (online and handouts) and compliing note cards on things you need to know (vocabulary, terms, rhetorical devices). Working with friends is both fun and effective! Form study groups to get through the material by discussing and researching materials together.
Study Guides Online:Never use the following sites as your primary study tool, but definetely check them out to help you out.
SparkNotes No Fear Shakespeare eNotes |
