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CHUFO'S CLASS SCHEDULE:  1 ENG 8H; 2 ENG 8H; 3 PREP; 4 ASB; 5 ToSA; 6 ToSA
(*ToSA simply means Teacher on Special Assignment. . . sort of like a spy, right? Actually, I work at the district office for the latter part of the day on Career Technical Education-- another passion of mine.)
June 4th, 2018
Tuesday/Wednesday, June 5th & 6th
Thursday/ Friday, June 7th & 8th
Halloween this TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Honors English: 
  • Please come up with your thesis and concept notes for your in class essay.  
Honors English:
  • Your annotations will be due next class. 
  • Study and review your WOTD for your final group quest!  Woohoo! 
  • Bring in an self-addressed envelope, stamp and materials to write your letter to your future self. 
Monday, May 29th, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday, May 30th & 31st
Thursday, Friday, June 1st & 2nd
Happy MEMORIAL DAY!
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate Chapters 24 & 25
  • Review  the WOTD
Honors English: Please read and annotate Ch 26 & 27
Monday, May 21st, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday
​May 22nd & 23rd, 201
Thursday, Friday
​May 24th, 25th, 2018
Honors English:
​NONE
Honors English:
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Please finish reading and annotating Chapter 17 in TKAM.
Don't forget to bring in money for the dance 

Here are the WOTD
Honors English: Please read and annotate Chapters 19 & 20 in TKAM.
Monday, May 14th
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 15th & 16th
Thursday & Friday, May 17th & 18th
Honors English:
Read and annotate Ch 12 & 13 in TKAM
Honors English: 
Be sure you complete reading Chapters 14 & 15 in TKAM.
Honors English:
  • ​Be sure to review Chapter 17 so that we can read it as a trial.

Monday, May 7th
Tuesday, Wednesday (May 8th & 9th)
Thursday, Friday (May 10th & 11th)
Honors English:
  • Please continue to work on the summary & passage analysis.
  • Read Ch 8 in TKAM
Honors English:
  • Finish reading Ch 9 in TKAM
  • Here is a link to the audio file if you need it. 
  • We have added WOTD as well.
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate Ch 11 in TKAM
Monday, April 30, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday May 1st
Thursday, Friday, May 2nd & 3rd
No HOMEWORK - just make sure you keep reading through Chapter 7 in TKAM
  • Read up to Ch 7 in TKAM
  • Here is a link to the start of our notes on summaries and analysis around the chapters: Click for our notes here.
  • WOTD - we added on.

Honors English:
  • Finish summary questions and passage analysis in class.
  • Read up through Chapter 7 if you have not done so.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday April 24,25, 2018
Thursday, Friday, April 26th, 27th, 2018
Honors English:
  • NO HOMEWORK
NO HOMEWORK
Please read Ch 6 & 7 in TKAM
Monday, April 16th, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday
​ April 17th & 18th
Thursday, Friday,
​April 19th & 20th
  • Honors English: Please read and annotate the characters for TKAM - Ch 1 by Tuesday, Wed. 
  • Here is the audio file for TKAM as well. 
  • ASB - make sure you have your permission slip signed by Wed.  Also, please bring in suppl.ies for cup pong and pin the tail by Wed. 
  • Tuesday is music and national Hersey's kiss day.
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate Ch 2 & 3 in TKAM
ASB:
  • Remember to bring in supplies for the cup pong and pin the tail for WED.  
  • Tuesday is music and National Hersey Kiss Day.
Value
Monday, April 2, 2018
Tuesday, Wednesday, April 3 & 4, 2018
Thursday, Friday, April 5 & 6, 20108
Honors English:
  • Read and annotate the rest of the text, ROTHMC.  
  • Book Spin will be on Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Here is the link to the Theme Chart if you need it.  It is due on Tuesday or Wednesday.
HW: None
HW: NONE
Monday, March 26th, 2018 
Tuesday, Wednesday,  March 27th & 28th
Thursday, Friday, March 29th & 30th
WELLNESS DAY, NO HOMEWORK
Honors English: 
  • Review your WOTD & Misused and Abused Words.
  • Prepare for a Quest.
  • Also review Chapters 7 & 8 in ROTHMC

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Honors English:
  • Read and annotate Ch 9 & 10 in ROTHMC
  • Here is the audio file. . .
  • Prepare for book spin 3 - 1 minute, 30 seconds on your book, 30 seconds on your favorite genre - That will happen next Thursday and Friday - Wooohoo! 
Monday, March 19th, 2018
Tuesday, March 20th/ Wednesday, March 21st
Thursday, March 22nd, Friday March 22nd
Honors English:
  • Review Ch 1 - 6 in ROTHMC - get ready for a quest. 
ASB: 
  • Prepare for HR Wars.
  • Make signage for the events coming up.


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Honors English:
  • Read and annotate Ch 7 in ROTHMC
  • Here is the link to the audio (We are on disc 4 at 29 minutes)
  • ​Review lie versus lay and see how you do.




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Honors English:
  • Read and annotate Ch 8 in ROTHMC
  • Get ready for a WOTD Quest 3 This will include the misused and abused words as well. 
  • We shall have a quiz on WOTD and more next Thursday/Friday
  • We shall have a book spin (1 minute long) on your ORB book the following week.  But, there's a new twist. . .30 seconds about your book, 30 seconds about your favorie genre.
  • Here is the PPT from today on TEXT STRUCTURES.


Monday, March 12, 2018
Tuesday March 13th/ Wednesday March 14th
Thursday, March 15th/ Friday, March 16th
Honors English:
  • Please complete your presentation with your partner:  Click here to access the slideshow
  • Please read and annotate Ch 3 in ROTHMC 
  • Click here to access an audio version of our book
  • Turnitin class add: Period 1: 17679327 and enrollment key: Chufo.
  • Turnitin class add Period 2:: 17679361 and enrollment key: Chufo
  • If you owe me the AOW: NFL football











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Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate Ch 4 in ROTHMC.  
  • Be prepared for a quiz on Thursday/Friday on Ch 3 & 4
  • This is your last chance to upload your essay on Turnitin.com - See the passcodes to the left to add your class and upload your paper. 
  • Most of you will do presentations on Thursday and Friday.  Be ready! 
ASB:
  • Hi Team!  I am at the English Department release day but I wanted to ask you read this article (you will have an opportunity to respond tomorrow).  I support what you want to do and what you feel is "right" by your tribe, but Ms. Nuskin asked me to share this with you all and I thought it was absolutely worth reflection. 



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Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate Ch 5 & 6
  • Click here to access an audio version of our book
  • If you missed class, here is the AOW about "Guns In Schools"
ASB:
  • Remember that our focus next week is homeroom wars "Tic Tac Toe" training 
  • Making signs for Houston Kraft and Wellness Day, next Monday.
  • Work on your Fairwell Wolves Games if you are on a game team.
  • Each Group should have 3 BIG goals for next week. 
  • Deadlines:
    • ​Open Letter from a Teacher Response is due Monday, March 19th, 2018
    • WeDay Participation note is due on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
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Monday, March 5
Tuesday March 6th /Wednesday March7th
Thursdsay March 8th /Friday March 9th
Honors English:
  • Essay writing cont.  Essays due on Thursday and Friday of this week.  Click here to access your rubric.​








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Honors English:
  • The Book Thief Literary Analysis Essay is due on Thursday/Friday
  • Be sure to print out your essay AND staple the rubric. to  your paper, BEFORE class.
  • Yes, there is a spelling quest today.  Check out the words.  Be rad, and study, will you?




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Honors English:
  • Please complete your presentation with your partner:  Click here to access the slideshow
  • Read and take notes up to Chapter 3 (page 42) in ROTHMC
  • Click here to access an audio version of our book
  • Turnitin class add: Period 1: 17679327 and enrollment key: Chufo.
  • Turnitin class add Period 2:: 17679361 and enrollment key: Chufo

Thursday, March 1st, 2018
Honors English 8:
  • Paper writing day in class.  You have the entire period to write a 5 paragraph essay on the topic of your choice or from the following handout.   Your essay will be due next Tuesday for Period 1.  
  • Annotations will be due on Tuesday after class. 
Friday, March 2, 2018
Honors English 8: 
  • Paper writing day in class.  You have the entire period to write a 5 paragraph essay on the topic of your choice or from the following handout.   Your essay will be due next Wednesday for Period 2.  
  • Annotations will be due on Wednesday after class. 


Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Honors English 8:
  • Seek out a paper topic from your annotations and notes. 
  • Read the following handout carefully.  Write a preliminary thesis statement and find your examples from your annotations. 
  • If you are interested in the xtra credit here are some sources to explore:​
  • https://www.ushmm.org/
  • www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
  • Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site:
    1. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dachau+Concentration+Camp+Memorial+Site/@48.2706431,11.4662525,469m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x479e7a8ac83900a9:0x16794e4417b9a406!8m2!3d48.270124!4d11.4682724?authuser=1
Wednesday, February, 28, 2018
Honors English 8:
  • Seek out a paper topic from your annotations and notes. 
  • Read the following handout carefully.  Write a preliminary thesis statement and find your examples from your annotations. 
  • If you are interested in the xtra credit here are some sources to explore​
  • https://www.ushmm.org/
  • www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
  • Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site:
    1. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dachau+Concentration+Camp+Memorial+Site/@48.2706431,11.4662525,469m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x479e7a8ac83900a9:0x16794e4417b9a406!8m2!3d48.270124!4d11.4682724?authuser=1

Monday, Feb 26, 2018
Honors English: No HOMEWORK
ASB: Please check out page 11 and on to see what you'd like me to attend for our class! 

Tuesday & Wednesday, February 20th & 21st
Honors English:
  • Please review your WOTD and your Misused and Abused Words list for our QUEST!
  • We will discuss The Book Thief next class. 
ASB: 
  • Please reflect on the video and think about how you can make a difference related to culture on this campus.
Thursday & Friday, February 22 & 23, 2018
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate to page 525
ASB:
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Wednesday & Thursday, 2/14 & 15, 2018
Honors English:
  • Next week we shall have a words of the day quest!  Don't forget to practice. 
  • Here is the link to our Commonly Misused Words Presentation
  • Please read and annotate to page 507 in The Book Thief
ASB:
  • Have a great weekend. 

Monday, February 5, 2018
  • Family night. . . reflect on your digital footprint. 
  • "Your Online Life: As Permanent as a Tattoo"
Tuesday, Wednesday  February 6 & 7, 2018
Honors English:
  • Spelling Test on Thursday and Friday. (See the word list below)
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words. ​
  • Read and annoate the Book Thief to page 478 (You do not need to use the sheet.  Start annotating again in your notebook. 
  • Here is the AOW 
  • WOTD as well. . .

Thursday & Friday, Feb 1 & 2
Honors English: 
  • Using a new annotation sheet, please read and annotate to page 431 in The Book Thief
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words. - Start to review these as we will have a quest on these NEXT WEEK.- Thursday/Friday.
  • We will have another WOTD quest in TWO Weeks! Get ready for the fun.  

Thursday & Friday, January 25th, and 26th, 2018
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate (with worksheet) up to page 385 in The Book Thief
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words. We will have an old fashioned spelling test in TWO WEEKS. 
ASB: Finalize your forms so I can give your team a final grade on your timelines.  Wear your shirts EVERY Friday.  Woohoo! 
Happy Wednesday!  Welcome Back! 
Honors English: 
  • Read and annotate to page 407 for our reading quiz.
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words. - Start to review these as we will have a quest on these NEXT WEEK.- Thursday/Friday.
  • ​Woohoo!
ASB
  • Please wear spirit wear or your shirt tomorrow

Monday, January 22, 2018
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate to page 339 in The Book Thief
  • Yes, you will have another reading quiz because I care about you.
  • Yes, there will be a WOTD quiz on Thursday or Friday (Be ready) 
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words.  Please review as we will in class on Tuesday and Wednesday.  
Tuesday, Wednesday , January 23rd,  24th 2018
Honors English
  • Please study for your WOTD Quest this Thursday and Friday
  • Also here is a link to commonly misspelled words. We will have an old fashioned spelling test in TWO WEEKS. 
  • School BEE study guide.
ASB:
  • HW: 
    • Wear your ASB spirit on FRIDAY
    • Have five carnival ideas that will cost very little to execute.
    • Have one Carnival Theme Idea for the class.

Tuesday, Wednesday, January 16, 17th 2018
Honors English:
  • Please be sure you have read to page 282 in The Book Thief
  • Review our WOTD
  • Spelling Bee is THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!! WOOHOOO!
ASB:
  • Please share a full report with either Amanda, Kaley or Peyton.​
  • Please share your Google Docs with updated timelines and deadlines. 
Thursday, Friday, January 18th & 19th
Honors English
  • Please read to page 300 in The Book Thief
Check out the Spelling BEE LIST. . .
Thursday, Friday, January 11 & 12, 20018
Honors English:
  • Read and annotate to page 282 in The Book Thief
  • Period 1. . .sorry for the confusion yesterday!  Make sure to read for Monday! 
Happy Monday, January 8, 2018
Honors English:
  • Please check out the punctuation guide here for next class.
  • Our Spelling Bee will be next Thursday and Friday.  Don't forget.
  • Bring in your free reading books again. . . woohoo! 
ASB:
  • Please review the team you are on for the new semester.   Have ideas ready to report for our Wednesday meeting. 
Tuesday, Wednesday -January 9, 10 2018
Honors English:
  • Read and annotate to page 238 inThe Book Thief
  • Don't forget the Spelling Bee will be next week in our class!
ASB
  • We have a new idea around the Valentine Grams. ..  we are thinking about a Love Walk --more on that to approve.
  • Also we are looking to see if we can partner with the Yearbook class to do an 8th grade dance with the book signing  AND an all school dance with show. . ..

Happy Friday, Dec 22, 2017
Here is a link to the summer Paris trip if any students or parents are interested! 
Monday, Tuesday . December 18 & 19, 2017
  • Please read and annotate to 204
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

Monday, December 11, 2017
  • HONORS ENGLISH - Read and annotate to page 138 in The Book Thief
  • ASB - Please CHECK OUT THE DANCE TIMELINE HERE
Thursday, Friday, December 14 & 15
  • Please read and annotate to page 170 in The Book Thief
  • Be sure you are annotating your text with purpose.

Monday, December 4th, 2017
Honors English & ASB: No homework - it's family night! 

Tuesday, Wednesday, December 5 & 6, 2017
Honors English:
  • Please read and annotate to page 101 in our text.
  • Here is a link to Part 2 of our video on Hitler's Children's Army.

Thursday, November 30th, 2017
Honors English: 
  • WOTD: Review your new additions
  • Read and annotate to page 80 by Monday. (Yes, there will be a quiz)
  • Here is a clear audio version of our book start at 45 minutes to be on page 37.
ASB:
  • Don't forget to have your dance friends sign up and buy tickets!  We are counting on you!!  Woohoo! 
Friday, December 1, 2017
  • WOTD: Review your new additions
  • Read and annotate to page 80 by Monday (Yes, there will be a quiz
  • Yes, we will have our book spin on Monday.  Woohoo.
  • Here are the audio files for our book.  Start with Disc 2
ASB:
  • Don't forget to have your dance friends sign up and buy tickets!  We are counting on you!!  Woohoo! 

Monday, November 27th, 2017
Honors English 8:
  • Please submit your paper to Turnitin.com
    • Period 1 Class ID: 16847482  Class code: Chufo
    • ​Period 2 Class ID: 16848127  Class code: Chufo​
  • Also, review your words of the day for 20 minutes.
ASB:
  • Don't forget to bring in your potato for WEDNESDAY's CLASS
  • ​Also, bring in hot cocoa supplies from home.  
Tuesday, Wednesday, November 28th, 29th, 2017
Honors English 8:
  • WOTD - Review new editions
  • Book spin will be FRIDAY
  • Read and annotate The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak - Part ONE - "The Gravedigger's Handbook" (pages 18 - 36)
  • Here is a link to our presentation from class.
  • ​Here is a link to Part 1 of a film series around Nazi Germany. - Context for our book. 
​ASB:
  • Don't forget to bring in your potato for WEDNESDAY's CLASS
  • ​Also, bring in hot cocoa supplies from home.  ​

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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Honors English:

Your papers must be submitted ONLINE through Google Classroom.  They are due on Friday at MIDNIGHT.

Submit your paper in MLA format through Google Docs.
  • Period 1: Here is the link to the assignment
  • ​Period 2: Here is the link to the assignment
​ASB:
  1. Turn in your team update to me by the end of the period.   
Friday, November 17th, 2017
HONORS ENGLISH STUDENTS. . .GOOGLE CLASS CODES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
----PERIOD 1: 
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----PERIOD 2: 879ssy7
Your papers must be submitted ONLINE through Google Classroom.  They are due on Friday at MIDNIGHT.
Submit your paper in MLA format through Google Docs.
  • Period 1: Here is the link to the assignment
  • ​Period 2: Here is the link to the assignment​​​ASB:
ASB STUDENTS. . . 
  1. Turn in your personal work evaluation to the sub
  2. Turn in your team update to me by the end of the period.   
Sample format:
Subject of email: to jeannie.chufo@sduhsd.net 

Cc: manager of the entire team and
Amanda - amanda95618@gmail
Helen - Helenblackstonegardner04@gmail.com
  • Winter Dance Team: Let it Glow
  • Sub team: Commercial team
Body of the email:  from Manager: 
In the body of the email, you will include the following
  1. 4 items accomplished in class:
  2. 4 item to do when we return.
  3. Summary of how you worked together in 2 to 3 sentences.
  4. People who worked with during this period with this team: (list)
Sign email --  Formally,
There should be no typos




Monday, November 13th, 2017
Honors English:
Write one body paragraph on ONE DEVICE and how the author (Bradbury or Poe) use that device to create an effective story.
Set your paper up in MLA format through Google Docs.
  • Period 1: Here is the link to the assignment
  • ​Period 2: Here is the link to the assignment

ASB: 
Check to see if you are on a DANCE team HERE!
​Submit your t-shirt size here! 
Tuesday/Wednesday, Nov. 14,15,2017
Honors English
DUE THURSDAY - A print out of your draft. 
  • Write your introduction and a second body paragraph for your paper.  Here are some ideas on hooks for your introductions that we looked at in class.
  • Remember that the question you are answering is. . .How does the author (Bradbury or Poe) use that literary devices to create an effective story? 
  • Remember that you need to explore THREE devices (one for each body paragraph) and you must USE TWO different examples per paragraph.
  • Submit your paper in MLA format through Google Docs.
    • Period 1: Here is the link to the assignment
    • ​Period 2: Here is the link to the assignment

Thursday, Friday, Nov. 2 & 3rd, 2017
  • Here is the link to "The Raven" Discussion Questions - You should have completed these in class in your notebook.
  • ​Please read and annotate "The Pedestrian" - This is our final short story by Ray Bradbury. . 
  • ​Remember where we are headed. . . we are going to look out how these authors make use of literary devices in their works.  You can pick one author, or both.  Try to make connections to "There Will Come Soft Rains" as you read.  Think, think, think.  You made some really outstanding comments in class today.
Monday, (Block Schedule), Nov. 6th, 2017
Honors English
  • ​Please re- read and annotate "The Pedestrian" - This is our final short story by Ray Bradbury. 
  • Book Spin II will be due next Thursday and Friday.  
ASB
  • Submit your shirt size here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA55ujW57mGeQoX3KvJZax8dcWfnvlGiTMTTpqNa1-44IOOg/viewform?c=0&w=1
  • Make a paper airplane to bring to class and fly on Wednesday!
  • Suggest a video that is short and effective at making paper airplanes.

Monday, October 30th, 2017
Honors English
  • Homework: Please read the "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe
  • Homework: Continue to revise your scary story. . .words must be used correctly; cut your original version in half; incorporate Gothic elements.  Be inspired by the videos and notes I have posted! 
  • Notes on how to write dialogue: https://www.novel-writing-help.com/punctuating-dialogue.html
  • Three anti-social skills to improve your writing
Tuesday, Wednesday Oct., 31st & Nov. 1st
Honors English
  • Click here to access Edgar Allen Poe's, "The Raven."
  • Allusions in "The Raven"
  • ​"The Raven" - film interpretation
  • ​The Simpsons - "The Raven"
  • ​Discussion Questions for "The Raven"
​HW: NONE
ASB:

Complete the following tasks in class tomorrow:
(45 minutes) TEAM WORK - Update and reshare all team documents by the end of the period:
  • Halloween Grams
  • December Dance
  • Jon Strong
  • Homeroom Wars
  • We Day Team
  • Any I am forgetting?
Make sure all documents are current and detailed as I am going to grade them today and tomorrow.
(45 minutes) TEAM MEETING - Have your team meeting and report out what you need to for the group.



Thursday, (October 26th, 2017),  Friday, October 27th, 2017
Honors English 
Great story delivery!  Now, re-tool your story. 
Homework: Please read the "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

Monday, October 23rd, 2017 (Late Start)- ALL RED
Honors English
  • Review your WOTD -- all the way to the end.  You will be challenged on Tuesday and Wednesday to write a scary story incorporating the elements of Gothic Literature in the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe -- our literary study for the week.
  • Click here to watch this short bio on Edgard Allen Poe
Tuesday (SPORTS DAY); Wednesday(TWIN DAY)
October 24th & 25th, 2017

Honors English 
  • Click here to access an 11 minute video on Gothic Literature 
  • Audio file to "Tell Tale Heart" - Edgar Allen Poe
  • Here is the Text of the "Tell-Tale Heart" ​
  • Classroom Challenge: Write the scariest story you can with your table family. . .you must incorporate elements of Gothic literature and at least 46 WOTD from your list--in appropriate context.  Each student in your group must handwrite-- 4 people, means that every fourth line will be written by the same person.  Yes, it must be handwritten.  Yes, it's due on Thursday or Friday.  Yes, you must work as a team. GOOD LUCK! ​




 Thursday, Friday, October 19th & 20th
Honors English
Finish the discussion questions on "The Lotttery"
​Here is a link to Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"
​Review WOTD for 20 minutes. (stop at number 45)
Monday, October 16, 2017 (Single Period Day - All Periods)
Honors English
  • Revise your paragraph ONE MORE time based on the handout we reviewed today in class~ 
  • Here is a link to the handout
  • ​Print out a clean copy of your paper. 
  • A final version of your CEE is due this THURSDAY, October 18th,
Tuesday, Wednesday (Block Schedule) 
Honors English:
  • Here is a link to Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"
  • Here is the peer edit handout we used in class.
  • ​We will finish discussion questions on FRIDAY.
  • HW: Finalize and polish up your paragraphs!  They are due! 

Thursday, & Friday, October 5th and 6th, 2017
Honors English: NO HOMEWORK
​ASB Class: 
Please click on this link to share your birthday!

Monday, October 2, 2017
ASB CLASS:
  • Please click on this link to share your birthday!
  • Look at this sample flow chart for the We Day Fundraiser Event.
Honors English: NO HOMEWORK! 
Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct 3rd & 4th (Periods 1& 2 & 4)
Honors English:
  • Please finish the discussion questions for "There Will Come Soft Rains" in your notebook. 
  • Click here to access the questions.
  • Here is a link to "There Will Come Soft Rains"
  • ​Remember our first book spin will be next week! 

Monday, September 25, 2017 (Late Start)
  • Honors English: 15 minutes on Literary Terms; 15 minutes on WOTD; bring in an outside reading book.
  • ASB: Make sure you have made progress on your task BEFORE class.  We will have our first team meeting tomorrow.​
Tuesday, Wednesday, September 26/27th (Periods 1 & 2) Wednesday/Thursday
  • Honors English:​
  • Study your literary terms and WOTD; make sure you finish reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury.
  • Here is Sarah Teasdale's related poem: "There Will Come Soft Rains."
  • ​Thank you, Drew for sending us this quizlet!

Monday/Tuesday September 18th & 19th, 2017
Honors English (Periods 1 & 2) 
  • HW: Review the discussion questions and answer them as thoroughly and specifically as you can.  
  • Review the literary devices here.
Wednesday/Thursday September 20th & 21st
  • HW: Review your WOTD​​ - (no more than 15 minutes)
  • Review the literary devices here. (no more than 15 minutes)

Thursday, September 14th, 2017
Honors English (Period 1) 
  • Review the literary devices here.
  • ​Here are our discussion questions for "The Landlady" from class- in case you want an edge of next week.
Friday, September 15th, 2017
Honors English (Period 2) 
  • Review the literary devices here.
  • ​Here are our discussion questions for "The Landlady" from class- in case you want an edge of next week.

Monday, September 11, 2017 (LATE START SCHEDULE)
Honors English 8 (Periods 1 & 2)
  • Keep tracking your technology.
  • Review your WOTD
  • Back to School Night is THIS WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017
Honors English (Period 1)
  • HW: Check out the map below to orient yourself to our latest short story by Roald Dahl: "The Landlady."
  • HW: Review your WOTD​​ - (no more than 10 minutes)
  • Track your technology.  The handout is due tomorrow. : ) 
  • Finish reading "The Landlady" ​



Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Honors English 8 (Period 1)
  • Track your technology use all weekend!  Don't forget. Here is the link to the document:. docs.google.com/document/d/1Exilnh5CAwPoHoHztZhmcnxP1Xgd6aWXWQ-gqzjHMd0/edit?usp=sharing 
  • Review your WOTD for 10 minutes.
  • We will be ramping up and reading short stories next week!  Get ready for the adventure.
ASB:
  • Here is the link to your form if you intend to run for a leadership position in ASB

Friday, September 8th, 2017
Honors English (Period 2)
  • Track your technology use all weekend!  Don't forget. Here is the link to the document:. docs.google.com/document/d/1Exilnh5CAwPoHoHztZhmcnxP1Xgd6aWXWQ-gqzjHMd0/edit?usp=sharing 
  • Review your WOTD for 10 minutes.
  • We will be ramping up and reading short stories next week!  Get ready for the adventure.​
​ASB

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Honors English 8 (PERIOD 1)
  • Here's the link to submit your pecha kucha: https://goo.gl/forms/LLgwsDv6ZmkzuAwU2
  • Bring in your outside reading book! 
  • To set your slides - go to file- then publish to the web (if it won't let you click the "publish link" click on "stop publishing first - then click embed - set auto advance to 15 seconds - click publish - copy the link - open email - paste into text box - change 15000 to 20000 - then email to self - click on link and post in form above. 
  • ​YOUR PECHA KUCHA IS DUE THURSDAY!
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Honors English 8 (PERIOD 2)
  • Here's the link to submit your pecha kucha: https://goo.gl/forms/LLgwsDv6ZmkzuAwU2
  • Bring in your outside reading book! 
  • To set your slides - go to file- then publish to the web (if it won't let you click the "publish link" click on "stop publishing first - then click embed - set auto advance to 15 seconds - click publish - copy the link - open email - paste into text box - change 15000 to 20000 - then email to self - click on link and post in form above. 
  • YOUR PECHA KUCHA IS DUE FRIDAY!​

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 - Single Period Day
Honors English 8 (Periods 1, 2)
  • Review your Syllabus and digitally sign off online here.
  • Add yourself to the sections of Remind.com that apply
  •        Honors English 8 Period 1
  •        Honors English 8 Period 2
  •  Snag a free reading book for your reading joy.
ASB (Period 4)
  • Review your syllabus and digitally sign off online here.
  • Add yourself to Remind.com
  • Click here to access our presentation from today
  • Hand out 2 lollipops to strangers
  • Wear your name tag tomorrow in class.
HW Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - Single Period Day
Honors English 8 (Periods 1, 2)
  • Access your WOTD here
  • Click here to look at the Plot Diagram
  • Click here to watch a short video on Plot Elements
  • TED Talk on the importance of Boredom
  • HW: Read and annotate "Broken Chain" by Gary Soto
  • Be sure to print out the story and write next to any lines that are unclear.
  • Define words you don't know.
  • HW: Review and digitally sign your syllabus
  • HW: Bring in a free reading book
ASB (Period 4)
  • Type one body paragraph explaining why positive social media is so important: DUE FRIDAY.
  • Come up with Welcome Week Ideas for Name Tag game.
  • Wear spirit wear or colors for class on Friday.
  • Never deny yourself Fitness Marshall
  • Review your syllabus and digitally sign off online here.
  • Add yourself to Remind.com

Thursday, September 1, 2017 - Block Schedule
Honors English 8 (Periods 1)
  • Access your WOTD here
  • Click here to look at the Plot Diagram
  • Click here to watch a short video on Plot Elements
  • Read and annotate "Broken Chain" by Gary Soto
  • HW: Pecha Kucha Assignment
  • HW: ​Review your WOTD
Friday, September 2, 2017 - Block Schedule
Honors English 8 (Periods 2)
  • Review WOTD here.
  • Pecha Kucha Assignment
  • Elements of a Plot
ASB (Period 4)
  • Nominations for leadership positions due.
  • Body Paragraph regarding Positive social media is due (8th graders only)
  • Pecha Kucha Assignment due next Wednesday.
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