If you have interest in going to Costa Rica for Summer 2017, please see the info below. Have a great weekend!
Friday, June 3rd, 2016
- Monday, you "Letter to Your Future Self" is due. Be sure to bring in your envelope with postage and your letter. Don't seal the envelope as I must check that you completed your letter.
- Monday & Tuesday you may use class time to finish your "Quest for Identity" project. - IT'S DUE ON WED.
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Wed, June 1st, 2016
- Don't forget I have a Costa Rica Summer of 2017 trip meeting if you are interested. Parents and students are invited to attend the meeting @ 6:00 PM in M102 (the ASB or ART room)
- Today, you will work on your "Letter to your Future Self"- It should be three pages in length or two of the large fancy pages (that are available in class).
Friday, May 27, 2016
- Bring in materials to write a letter to yourself - (pens, paper, etc.) I will be collecting them on Friday.
- Collect and bring in materials for your identity project. -- See the attachment for your choices.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
- Bring in a box if you are going to participate in the Quest for Identity project.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Friday, May 13th, 2016
We have been offline with all of our CAASSP testing. Thankfully, we are through it and ready to end out the year! Woohoo!
We have been offline with all of our CAASSP testing. Thankfully, we are through it and ready to end out the year! Woohoo!
- Make sure to review our WOTD. . .your quest will be next Friday.
- Don't forget to brainstorm around what you want to teach us as well! Next week we will lock in your topics. Happy Friday to all!
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
- Remember to prepare your section of ACT III if you volunteered. Because of CAASSP testing we will post pone our dramatic reading until Monday.
- On Friday, we will be watching a Film to give you even more context for the play.
- Don't forget to review your WOTD. More Quizlet fun on Friday.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
- Honors English
- HEADPHONES. . . don't forget that you need to have them by FRIDAY.
- Here is an audio version of our play that is so much better.
- Review your parts if you have parts in the play for Act III and review your WOTD.
Monday, April 25th, 2016
Happy Late Start Day
Honors English
Happy Late Start Day
Honors English
- Your scripts are due. Don't forget that you each need a copy and you to have props for your scene. Woohoo!
- Here is a pdf link to our exact text! Woohoo!
- Here is some background info about our play.
- Here is the skit assignment sheet.
- More Quizlet live on WED. Get ready. The first 100 words will be in the game.
- We have several projects in the queue
- Club sign ups this week.
- Announcements.
- Homeroom Wars Planning
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation next week.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
- 1st half of class
- Our agenda for the day is to work on Teacher Appreciation Week - for next Wednesday
- Approve bud vases for teachers,
- Buy flowers
- Make care packages - we will fill them next Tuesday in class and distribute them to staff.
- snacks, drinks, gum, mints, notes to each teacher.
- Second half of class
- Team competition.
Happy Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Sonnet Slam will be Friday. See the line-up below. Get ready!
- Work on your skits . . . we will not present until NEXT WEDNESDAY. - As you have CAASSP next week.
- So, what does that mean? Eat a great breakfast, rest up. You will do splendidly because you are smart. I will show you the format of the test on Friday so you feel comfortable when you take the test. If you are anxious about it. . (you shouldn't be) you can check out the practice test materials here.
Happy Monday! April 18th, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Don't forget to review the sonnets and be ready for the sonnet slam on Wednesday! Woohoo!
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Happy Friday!!! April 15, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Please watch the video below: "Hip-Hop & Shakespeare" as inspiration for their sonnet slam.
- Let them work on their sonnet project for 40 minutes. If they are finished early, they may read silently.
- If there is more time, please show them these two videos "The Emergence of Drama" & "Did Shakespeare Write his Plays?"
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Happy Wednesday! April 13, 2016
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- Print out and analyze the two poems attached.
- Gather props and get ready to work on your sonnet slam.
- Bring in pens, pencils, or markers to color with on Friday
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Happy Thursday, March 31st, 2016
- ASB- Today Amanda and Sam are leading the charge. You have the entire class period to work on independent projects. Additionally, you need to post your response in the online class. Don't forget: EVERYONE needs to respond independently--no shared responses.
Happy Wednesday! March 30, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- NO HOMEWORK
Happy Monday! March 28th, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Watch the SparkNotes version of the play below!
Happy Friday!
March 25th, 2016
Honors English:
March 25th, 2016
Honors English:
- Remember to turn in your essay to me and to submit your paper to turnitin.com.
- Please solve a problem in your life by coming up with an invention. What do you struggle with every day? What annoys you? We will brainstorm on Monday. You just need to have an idea--yes, you will share on Monday. Woohoo!
For Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Honors English: Team, we are in the home stretch . . . follow directions to get full credit for your essay.
Honors English: Team, we are in the home stretch . . . follow directions to get full credit for your essay.
- Your FINAL DRAFT is due FRIDAY. Woohoo!
- You should add a third body paragraph (this could be a counter argument or a new paragraph)
- Write your conclusion based on the video you watched in class today.
- Share your paper with me on Google Docs. Then, highlight in YELLOW your thesis statement; highlight in blue any transition words you used throughout your essay, highlight in red your counter argument.
- Yes, you should have at least a five paragraph essay - submit it to turnitin.com - remember to add it through Google Docs. Do not copy and paste this time or you will lose your MLA format.
- the classroom codes are as follows:
- Period 2: 11749626
- Period 4: 11749695
- the classroom codes are as follows:
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
ASB: Please complete the tasks listed below in the image. Make sure you email with with what you have done, completed or are working on. Sam and Amanda will run the class. Remember that organization and productivity matter. Woohoo!
ASB: Please complete the tasks listed below in the image. Make sure you email with with what you have done, completed or are working on. Sam and Amanda will run the class. Remember that organization and productivity matter. Woohoo!
Monday, March 21, 2016
ASB:
ASB:
- You have a huge task for tomorrow. Please see the added picture with notes, so you know what to do.
Honors English:
- You need to work on added a counter argument to your essay. Please see the attached videos for inspiration. Remember that we'll be working on conclusions on Wednesday--- your essays will be due on Friday. . . Woohoo!
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Friday, March 18th, 2016
Honors English 7: Homework . . .
Honors English 7: Homework . . .
- The writing workshop continues. You should add your introduction and revise your two body paragraphs (remember to include transition words within your papers.
- Here is a great list of transitions for you.
- Do something nice for your parents; they work hard. - Take a picture of it to prove it to me. : )
Thursday, March 17th, 2016
ASB
ASB
- Check the online class to make sure you submitted your assignments for the week. Woohoo!
- Do something nice for your parents; they work hard.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- Paper writing this week! Woohoo. By Friday you should have two body paragraphs for your essay on the Giver.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
ASB:
ASB:
- You were tasked with each responding to the quotation posted in our Google Classroom. If you did not add the class, the class code is: hfcdwsx
- I have extended the due date in case there was confusion from yesterday.
Monday, March 14th, 2016
- WELLNESS DAY & FAMILY NIGHT
Friday, March 11, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Due next Wednesday - Please write one body paragraph is CEE format for your essay.
- Focus on making a claim, embedding a quotation and then making three to five comments after your evidence to explain WHY your quotation connects to your claim.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Find FIVE quotations to support your position on whether Jonas survives or does not at the end of The Giver.
- Remember, I will be checking your notes on Friday!
- Click here for a PDF of our text
- Here is another link to the same audio.
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016
ASB:
ASB:
- We have a new online classroom to elevate the game. . .now that we have had a minute to rest. . . Our classroom code is: hfcdwsx
- Remember to post your Feedback Loop Assignment in the classroom.
- Also, please post your song lyrics in the online classroom --if you want to be in the competition for frappuccinos and chocolate.
Monday, March 7th, 2016
ASB:
ASB:
- You have a choice to participate in 3 FABULOUS activities tomorrow in class, as per shared out by Diego in class today.
- 1. You may finish your evaluation of the Glow With the Flow dance and share it with Ms. Chufo
- 2. You may work on your song lyrics for our music video because you will be singing them to us tomorrow.
- 3. You may go to Oriental Trading Company and come up with an awesome idea around school connectedness or spirit.
- This is a "catch up" day since I have been gone. We will finish the film on Wednesday and begin to prepare for our Giver final quest this Friday.
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 & Thursday, March 3rd
ASB:
ASB:
- Here is the link to our document for evaluating the Dance. It is due by next Monday.
- Please create dance lyrics that are appropriate for ASB for our music video. They will be due next Thursday and you will sing them out to our class to verify your awesomeness. The winner receives beverages and a box of chocolate--per your request of course. Woohoo!
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Monday, February 29th, 2016
Honors English:
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Friday, February 26th, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Please read and annotate Chapters 15 & 16 in The Giver
- Click here for a PDF of our text
- Here is another link to the same audio.
Monday, February 22, 2016
ASB
ASB
- Here is the link to our DANCE TIMELINE. . . https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zlmN2FrIO-k1WH2yTxGqfecB5zKpXuGxH4EHRKF7weo/edit?usp=sharing
- A print out of your crazy WOTD stories is due during English on Wednesday.
- Work on your Parts of Speech or Grammar presentation-- you will have time in class on Wednesday but the first presenters will be on Friday. Woohoo!
- Make sure you feel good about your annotations-- I will be checking them and having you do an activity directly related to them on Wednesday.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Honors English 7:
HW: Read and annotate Ch 12-14 in The Giver
Honors English 7:
HW: Read and annotate Ch 12-14 in The Giver
Teaching Assignment 1:
What skills are we practicing? Grammar and writing and of course, presenting!
AKA: “Selling content to the class.”
You teach us . . . Woohoo!
You and your team will have 15 minutes to teach us one bit of punctuation, grammar or some aspect that is critical to successful writing. You can use any tools you want.
What skills are we practicing? Grammar and writing and of course, presenting!
AKA: “Selling content to the class.”
You teach us . . . Woohoo!
You and your team will have 15 minutes to teach us one bit of punctuation, grammar or some aspect that is critical to successful writing. You can use any tools you want.
- At least five minutes of the presentation must be your team talking to us.
- The other 10 can be anything you find to be really helpful for understanding.
- At the end of this time you must check for understanding.
- So, teach the concept, rivet us with a visual of some kind, and check for understanding. That’s it.
- Groups for 4 - Experts in one part of speech or Capitalization.
- Nouns
- Pronouns
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions & Interjections
- Adjectives & Articles
- Adverbs
- Verbs
- Capitalization, Underlining & Italicizing rules
- Rules for making plurals
- The difference between the colon and semicolon
- The use of the comma
- How to embed quotations into your essay
- What’s the difference between expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive writing?
- Groups for 4 - Experts in one part of speech or Capitalization.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Honors English 7:
HW: Please read and annotate Chapters 10 & 11 in the Giver
Honors English 7:
HW: Please read and annotate Chapters 10 & 11 in the Giver
- Click here for a PDF of our text
- Here is another link to the same audio.
- Here is a resource to explore to animate your crazy WOTD story: http://elearningindustry.com/18-free-digital-storytelling-tools-for-teachers-and-students
- Powtoons, GoAnimate, or any other Free animation software is fine as long as we can view it in class.
- Some Parts of Speech References to help you.
- A PDF with the Parts of Speech as well.
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Honors English 7:
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Monday, February 8, 2016
Honors English 7:
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Friday, February 5, 2016
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- HW: Please read and annotate Chapters 3 & 4 in The Giver
- Click here for a PDF of our text
- Here is a bio on our writer, Lois Lowry
- The information on our Weekly New York Times Picture_
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- SURPRISE. . . No official WOTD quiz today. Make sure you review your word again, it could happen on Friday. : )
- Link to the Quizlet (for your studying purposes)
- The subplan is posted under our honors English 7 link if all else fails.
- HW: Read an annotate Chapters 1 & 2 in The Giver.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Honors English:
Honors English:
- No HOMEWORK
- But, Tuesday night, please study your words of the day for 30 minutes --with intention!
- Link to the Quizlet
Friday, January 29th, 2016
Honors English
Honors English
- HW: Study your WOTD with intention for 30 minutes.
- This is the link to "What's Goin' On" from this week.
- Check out the link to our notes from Choosing the "Right" Word here.
- Play this nouns quiz for fun.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- We posted our papers to turnitin.com today. Woohoo.
- HW: Please review all of your WOTD.
- AWESOME TEAMWORK TODAY.
- I will be out tomorrow so please check the website under ASB for direction. You can do it!
Friday, January 22, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Here is Chandler's essay in the making. He has a great understanding of how to write a topic sentence and how to blend evidence. Woohoo! _
- Monday morning I will be grading the final versions of your essays. Remember that I am looking for the following elements in THIS essay: MLA format (heading, header, title, quotation embedding); Introductions (Thesis statement, gambit, title, author, topic); Body paragraphs (2 or 3) following the CEE structure (specifically I will look at your topic sentences and quotation blending).
- Have a great extended weekend and I look forward to seeing you in the new term! Woohoo!
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- You owe me the following: A paper in MLA format; an Introduction with one of the THREE gambits we talked about in class; a thesis statement embedded in your Introduction; two to three body paragraphs defending your thesis statement with embedded quotations and explanation. Hurrah!
- See some student samples below if you need some inspiration. These folks are headed in the right direction, to be sure!
- Remember that this is not about perfection. I am looking for specific skills. : )
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Here is a link to Paul's paper in the making--It's a great example of sentence blending. Woohoo! _
- Here is another example from Mariam that shows great blending and topic sentences. Woohoo!
- Ben explores "loss of innocence" in his essay--Check out what he's working on here.
- For Friday, you need TWO more paragraphs. . . be brave. Don't worry about the conclusion.
Friday, January 15th, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Here is the link to our Introductions Handout_
- Due next WED: Please have your Introduction and 1st body paragraph completed. We will be peer editing on WED.
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- NEW: Here is a sample paper I started from one of your thesis statements. . . check it out.
- HW: Your paper should be set in MLA format, with a title (a crazy one), an evolving thesis, and a first body paragraph by FRIDAY. Remember this is a draft so your ONE body paragraph should be in CEE format.
- Looking for evidence because you forgot to annotate? Here is the online text.
- Here is the Purdue OWL Writing Guide - This gives you a sense for any questions you have about using MLA format.
- Here is the sample MLA format paper- This is just an example.
- Here is a link to the sample thesis statements you worked out in class.
Monday, January 11, 2016
- Honors English: Family Night. . . no homework
- ASB - You have notes from today to lead tomorrow's class. Remember that it's not enough to be busy in class--be busy in a functional and healthy direction for the good of the school. : ) Happy Monday!
Friday, January 8th, 2016
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Congratulations Spelling Preliminary Winners:
- Period 2: Susan Lee, Yash Hande & Period 4: Judith Wu, Derek Yin!!!
- Homework: Please write one or two thesis statements that you'd like to explore for your paper on The Outsiders
- Here is the link to our class notes for today on Thesis Statements
Monday, January 4th, 20106
- Honors English - YOU HAVE 3 TASKS. . .1) Get ready for the Great American Spell Check. 2) Review the final chapter of The Outsiders, 3) Make a BUCKET LIST - in your notebook.
- ASB - We will be working on our projects tomorrow in class! Woohoo!
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
- Honors English - Please read and annotate Ch 10 & 11 in The Outsiders
- Today in class we made a crazy story with our WOTDs.
- Get ready, we should finish the novel by FRIDAY. . . woohoo!
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
- Field Trip - to the San Diego Food Bank.
Monday, December 14th, 2015
ASB - Field Trip tomorrow! 10:15 to 1:15
ASB - Field Trip tomorrow! 10:15 to 1:15
- Meet me in the classroom ASB classroom at the start of break. We will gather and get organized.
- Don't forget to PACK a lunch. We will be eating at the fairgrounds.
- Read and annotate Chapter 9 in The Outsiders.
Friday, December 11, 2015
- Honors English: Read and annotate Chapters 7 & 8 in The Outsiders.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
- WOTD - Check them out.
- Read and annotate through CHAPTER 4, in the Outsiders.
- Don't forget to take notes AS YOU READ. : )
Monday, December 7, 2015
- FAMILY NIGHT - No homework!
Friday, December 4, 2015
- Read and annotate Chapter 2 in The Outsiders. Remember to note that the online text has DIFFERENT PAGINATION (page numbers) so be sure to jot that down in your notes as well.
- Here is a link to the audio book as well--just be sure that you listen and READ the pdf of the book at the SAME TIME.
- Yes there will be a quiz on Chapter 2. No, it will not count against you-- I just want to see how much you retain when you read on your own.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
- We discussed "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
- Review the following notes on Nouns and Pronouns. (see below) - Some of the notes we have NOT talked about in class. REVIEW THEM anyway. Have questions ready. Woohoo!
- Review your words. . . good things happen to those who practice on Quizlet. Hannah's Quizlet or Trevor's Quizlet or Wanda's Quizlet (you take your pick)
- For fun. . . 100 words every middle schooler should know.
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Monday, November 30th, 2015
Honors English
Honors English
- - Read Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and try to figure out what it means. . . mark up the poem in your notes. Mark what you see. Rhyme scheme, imagery, allusion, metaphor. What is this poem about to you?
- DO NOT GOOGLE THIS POEM. JUST READ IT AND TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF IT WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY. : )
- Secret Snowflake gift is due this THURSDAY. More details tomorrow. Have a great day!
"You all should know that I am grateful that I teach you! You are one of the favorite parts of my day, aside from being with my very own tribe. Take this time to rest and recharge.
Make sure you tell your family why you appreciate them.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with family and friends." - Chufo
Make sure you tell your family why you appreciate them.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with family and friends." - Chufo
Creatives. . . bored during homeroom? Try your hand at the ever popular story starter.
Friday, November 20th, 2015
- NO HOMEWORK
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Honors English 7 -
Honors English 7 -
- We have been out of the loop on What's Goin' On in This Picture? - Check it out.
- We have a QUEST on Friday. Check out the Short Story section of our Honors English Page. This is going to help you! Review all the big terms. Anything is fair game! Woohoo!
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
- ASB - PPT presentations about food drive items for students.
Monday, November 16th, 2015
- ASB - You are working on your independent projects tomorrow in class. You have access to Chromebooks that will be in Gahagan's room. Please return them to her room when you are done.
- Honors English - Begin to prepare for our Friday quest. Review archetype, symbolism, hero cycle, narrative plot line and 1 of the short stories we have read in class.
Friday, November 13, 2015
- Start to review for your short story quest NEXT FRIDAY.
- Some topics to review: the hero cycle, symbolism, narrative plot line, archetype
- Some topics to review: the hero cycle, symbolism, narrative plot line, archetype
- We will finish Pecha Kuchas on Monday
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
ASB Leadership:
ASB Leadership:
- Post your team norms and your SMART goals for the semester for each team.
- Prioritize your goals with your team--divide and conquer. Send meeting information to Sam for Monday's if you have it.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Honors English
Honors English
- More Pecha Kucha on MONDAY!
- Review your notes from this week on "Three Skeleton Key" as you will have a tiny QUEST on MONDAY.
- Make sure you have answered your discussion questions for the story. (See below)
- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Is the narrator of our story reliable? Why or why not? Find lines from the text to support your answer.
- In the plot line of our story, list in order the complications or "brick walls" that the characters face within the story.
- What is the climax of "Three Skeleton Key"? Why did you pick that moment? Defend your decision.
- Is this narrative structure traditional? Does it follow the typical plot line as we have talked about in class? Why or why not?
- What is the tone of the story? Find words to defend the tone that is set by the author.
- How does the writer make use of symbols in the story? Name two and tell me why they are symbols.
- Were you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not? Would the story have been better with a different resolution? Why?
Happy Thursday, November 5, 2015
ASB Leadership -
ASB Leadership -
Happy Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Honors English 7 - I will be out today, so here is the plan for your sub. Remember, you should steer the course for the day. Be helpful and be your best versions for the sub! HW: Finish the discussion questions.
Honors English 7 - I will be out today, so here is the plan for your sub. Remember, you should steer the course for the day. Be helpful and be your best versions for the sub! HW: Finish the discussion questions.
- (25 minutes) ORB time (Read a book for pleasure. Or, finish reading "Three Skeleton Key" if you are in period 4.
- WATCH FIRST - Watch the following Pecha Kucha to be inspired! "The Day I Saw A Sloth Explode" Note: this is a full length pecha kucha. You only need 6 slides set to 20 seconds. Some suggestions for your presentations are to the right. Have fun!
- (30 minutes) Pecha Kucha Time - work on your presentation OR practice your presentation. Yes, practice saying it to other people. Find a partner and practice your timing, voice modulation, eye contact.
- (25 minutes) - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Answer the following discussion questions in your notebook - You may work with one partner or alone, but you EACH must have your own answers, in your own words. I will check your notebooks on FRIDAY. Woohoo.
- Is the narrator of our story reliable? Why or why not? Find lines from the text to support your answer.
- In the plot line of our story, list in order the complications or "brick walls" that the characters face within the story.
- What is the climax of "Three Skeleton Key"? Why did you pick that moment? Defend your decision.
- Is this narrative structure traditional? Does it follow the typical plot line as we have talked about in class? Why or why not?
- What is the tone of the story? Find words to defend the tone that is set by the author.
- How does the writer make use of symbols in the story? Name two and tell me why they are symbols.
- Were you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not? Would the story have been better with a different resolution? Why?
Happy Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
Leadership (ASB) - Here is the plan for class today
Leadership (ASB) - Here is the plan for class today
- 15 minutes - disperse and pick up all Red Ribbon Week materials from the campus.
- Turn in "What do I Stand For?" Assignment to sub.- no excuses. Make it happen!
- (30 minutes) Go grab the chromecarts and work in your teams from yesterday. First, read this article from Tony Hsieh about company mission, vision, and core values. Get inspired. Then watch these two short videos with your team. . . (See below)
- (45 minutes) -Then review our old padlets and post your revised mission, vision, and core values for your team on the NEW PADLET. The winning teams will rewarded with prizes! Stay tuned. See the padlet below our videos if the link fails you. This is DUE by next class.
Happy Monday, November 2nd, 2015
- Family Night! No homework!
Happy Friday, October 29th, 2015
Honors English:
Honors English:
- WOTD - none this week as it's been such a weird week.
- Here is the video of the history of Halloween.
- HW: NONE - Go out and be with your family. Grow your brain by learning from doing, going, being out in the world. Happy Halloween!
- If you need Powtoons for your Pecha Kucha Presentation, you may use this group below. Otherwise, we will be playing in this medium later this month. Woohoo!
- Period 2: https://www.powtoon.com/edu/join-group/ Enter the code: t2pj
- Period 4: https://www.powtoon.com/edu/join-group/ Enter the code: mwIm
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- WOTD - none
- Take the online grammar self test 1 & 2 under "Finding subjects and verbs in simple sentences" - email me your results at the end of the 2 quizzes. Woohoo. This is due by FRIDAY. : )
- My email is jeannie.chufo@sduhsd.net
- Be sure to print a draft of "What do you Stand For?" for class tomorrow.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
ASB Leadership -
ASB Leadership -
- Be sure you PRINT a draft of your "What do you stand for assignment" for Thursday.
Monday, October 26th, 2015
- "What's Goin' On in this Picture?" - Find out Friday.
- Pecha Kucha Book Spin Assignment -DUE NEXT FRIDAY! START NOW. . .
Friday, October 23, 2015
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- WOTD: See list - ubiquitous, immerge, emerge, engross
- Work with your partner to produce one CEE paragraph - NOTICE THERE ARE TWO PADLETS. (POST IN THE CORRECT) PADLET
- CEE Writing Notes to help you.
- Plans for Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Leadership: WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
Leadership: WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
- EVERYONE: Voting on Class paint supplies for Red Ribbon Week.
- EVERYONE: Reminders that on Monday we dress in RED! Plan to bring in supplies for door decorating contest to be sure.
- Rest of Tribe: Pecha Kucha - Finish presentations with me. - Chufo
- Wellness Team (Student teacher outreach) _Natural High Video Prep - We need to select 5 or 6 to send over to Ms. Goss via email by today--CC me and Ms. Nuskin - - Due by the end of Class. Everyone's name on the team must be on the formal email in order to count for credit.
- Marketing: Make a slide show with events for every day next week. One slide per day to send out to student tomorrow to remind them of the week. Click to the left to open up the link. DUE: Send to me this evening.
- ASB President, VP, & rest of the TRIBE- Write up a mission and vision statement for our leadership class - this will be a draft. - Due at the end of class. Here is a link describing the difference. But check our leadership page for EVEN MORE INFORMATION - Look up mission statements from companies that you love first for inspiration. Post your drafts of your mission and vision statements on Padlet by the end of the class.
- Finance - Talk to Vetha and ask about our Financial Tracking system. Introduce yourselves to her. - Then work on Mission /Vision/ of Core Values together.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
WOTD: See list
WOTD: See list
- HW: Please truly answer the discussion questions connected to "How to Train Your Dragon" and "The Smallest Dragon Boy"
- Remember that this is varsity English. . .woohoo.
- Here is the link to our notes: Review them before FRIDAY: CEE WRITING NOTES
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Answer as many questions as you can (in complete sentences and with details from the short story and film). See posted questions below.
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ASB Leadership: (This is the game plan for tomorrow) (Above are some ideas for the pledge concept)
- YOU HAVE TWO BIG TASKS: Email me about the final four games by the end of class & COME UP WITH A RED RIBBON WEEK SLOGAN TO MAKE A SIGN FOR NEXT WEEK. Have someone keep time for you so you can stay on task.
- Have teams sit at tables: Marketing, Heart, Finance, etc.
- Give each team 20 minutes to brainstorm the best 3 games they can come up with for our Thursday event.
- Come together and debrief each team’s top three games. (30 minutes)
- Then, vote on the top four or five games we should attempt to execute next week during Homeroom wars. (10 minutes)
- Game focus – Does it test the brain, the heart, the mind, the notion of team? Make sure your challenges are balanced.
- Supply list – make sure to make a supply list that Sam then e-mails to me at the end of the day.
- Directions should be very simple—We have 50 minutes to play in these wars so let’s make it happen! I can send out directions next week to get the teams fired up.
- Consider level of risk or danger for the teams.
- Additional points could be for the following:
- Everyone is dressed out like a superhero
- Everyone cheers each other on.
- Plastic spoon with a life saver, ping pong ball, etc.,
- Water balloon toss – involving entire homeroom in one long line.
- Circles and papers game – with referee.
- Lego building game (three teams – builders, communicators, constructors)
- Castle game with Hula Hoops.
- Tug of war
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
Honors 7
Honors 7
- WOTD
- review your WORDs for the 3rd QUEST on Friday.
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
ASB
ASB
- Congratulations to all who tried out for a leadership position. There is nothing gained if you don't try. And remember that if you try and fail . . .there is something else out there for you that is greater--Another opportunity to lead and add value is around the corner.
- Check out our new executive team
Monday, October 12th, 2015
- FAMILY NIGHT - NO HOMEWORK!
Happy Friday! October 9th, 2015
We have had such a weird week that I am now posting for the first time. . . That is crazy!
We have had such a weird week that I am now posting for the first time. . . That is crazy!
- WOTD - See the link
- We took notes on the Hero Cycle - Check out the picture if you need help. The notes are under Honors English!
- HW: Have dinner with your parents. Ask them about their week, their lives. Listen intently and ask questions. There will be a test on Monday related to your homework. Yes, caregivers, older siblings count as well.
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Happy Monday! October 5th, 2015
- Honors English 7 - You may have a quiz on Wednesday -- but if you did your homework over the weekend you should be in great shape! Questions will be connected to "All Summer in a Day" Woohoo!
- Check out the irony videos below. . .
- ASB Leadership - Make sure you bring in your forms and your money by tomorrow! Get all the last minutes stragglers. You can do it!
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Friday, October 2, 2015
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- Today in class you have 30 minutes of Silent Sustained Reading.
- Then for the rest of class you may discuss and answer the questions posted here!
- Yes, you should take notes.
- If you finish early, remember that you may continue to read silently.
- REMEMBER: I am grading you on what the sub says about your performance. Follow the leaders on the board. Woohoo and have a great time.
- Here is a link to our story: “All Summer In a Day” – Ray Bradbury
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Leadership:
Leadership:
- COLLECT MONEY AND DOCUMENT YOUR SALES! Woohoo!
- Panel for VP's please meet me during Homeroom on Monday so we can select our VP.
- The rest of our team interviews will be on Tuesday and Thursday of this week and may carry over into lunch. FYI
- FYI - TUESDAY - DEADLINE FOR OUR CLASS ENTERTAINMENT APP FUNDRAISER!
Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
Honors English 7:
Honors English 7:
- WOTD: allegory - We discussion Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" in relation to this term. Woohoo. Get notes from someone if you missed it!
- We finished watching the film and then selected our favorite resolutions to "All Summer in a Day" in reading circles.
- Check back for "WHAT"S GOIN' ON" - to find out more about our picture!
- HW: Review words of the day. If you missed your vocabulary quest, make sure to talk to me about making it up during Homeroom.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
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Monday, September 28th, 2015
Honors English 7
Honors English 7
- Catch up if you haven't read "All Summer in a Day." Write a one page (two sides) ending or resolution to the story. Bring in your finished copy tomorrow if you haven't already done so. We will be in sharing circles tomorrow.
- Here is our Watch's Goin On Picture for the week.
- Make up your Quest 2 if you haven't done so. Talk to me and we'll coordinate a time this week during homeroom.
Leadership: Entertainment Sales App Fundraiser begins in 24 hours! Woohoo!
- Please review the three materials posted regarding our fundraiser tomorrow.
- The first is our script. Remember that tomorrow, we have three big ticket items we are raising money for: ASB Start-up Capital; Intrepid Shakespeare Visits; iPad for our sound system.
- Second, is the flyer that gives you details about the application.
- Third is the e-mail I sent out to your parents this evening about the fundraiser. Happy Monday! Tomorrow, should be an adventure.
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Honors 7
WOTD: See the list
HW:
Honors 7
WOTD: See the list
HW:
- Today we read aloud "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. You were tasked with writing a one page (two sides) ending or resolution to the story. What happens after the sun goes away and Margot returns? Imagine any outcome you would like. . . This is due on MONDAY. You may hand write it or type it but make sure it's legible. Please, please.
- If you missed our fabulous Quest 2, you can make it up during Homeroom next week. Happy Friday!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM BARON
our ASB PRESIDENT!
Leadership:
- Don't forget to fill out your prospective clients sheet by MONDAY. Woohoo. Get ready for some serious marketing! Let's make some money for our school and our ASB fund!
"Patience is not the ability to wait. Waiting is a fact of life. Patience is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting."
September 24, 2015
ASB Leadership
ASB Leadership
- Congratulations to the two finalists Sam Baron and Amanda Yang. I have a query going out to your teachers; the principal may want to interview you too--tomorrow. We are taking this process very seriously so be patient.
- A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the following Presidential Candidates from today: Kaiya Park, Hillary Kim, Riley MacKay, Olivia Yang, Sophia Stettner, Liam Peterson & Chris Eberly.
- FIRST, you should know that I am so proud of ALL of you. There was not a person today who didn't perform well under the pressure of presenting to the class. Also, congratulations--you just earned 20 ABOVE AND BEYOND points for trying. That's right--just for giving it a go, you are rewarded because that's what this class is about--trying, learning and exploring.
- SECOND, candidates who did not make it, please put your name in the hat for another position. We have such talent amidst us; don't lose heart--there is a perfect place for you in this class.
- THIRD -- Keep trying. Always "fail forward." It's the only way to evolve as a person. My greatest losses are always around the corner from my greatest triumphs. Take it from an old lady--this is just the beginning of your awesomeness. : )
- HOMEWORK: Don't forget to fill out your fundraising - prospects sheet by MONDAY. I will be collecting them for a grade.
- Remember, we will be doing our first fundraiser NEXT TUESDAY. It should be a blast! Bring your phones and your chargers. If you have ANY issues with your phones or your chargers, please speak to me.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
September 23, 2015
Honors English:
WOTD: disdain, dismal, dispel, diatribe
If you are out for the holiday, here is what we did today:
HW: Review all of your words of the day! Woohoo!
Honors English:
WOTD: disdain, dismal, dispel, diatribe
If you are out for the holiday, here is what we did today:
- We reviewed the plot diagram for Rikki Tikki Tavi.
- We also reviewed theme and discussed how it's a statement or a central idea around a work of literature.
- Then, we discussed "Oranges" by Gary Soto. Here's the handout if you missed it.
HW: Review all of your words of the day! Woohoo!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
ASB Leadership:
ASB Leadership:
- Work on your Pecha Kucha (6 slides, set to 20 seconds)
- Presidential candidates will interview on Thursday!
- We will vote during homeroom from our final list of mascots!
Monday, September 21, 2015
Honors English:
Honors English:
- WOTD: none - but do review our list. You could have a quiz coming up.
- Plot Diagram: Finish the plot diagram for class on Wednesday. Look at the PDF below for items to fill in your plot diagram.
- If you lose the handout I gave you in class, you can print an additional copy here.
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ASB:
- Prepare your Pecha Kucha (6 slides, set at 20 seconds per slide) for this Thursday.
- We will start to interview candidates on Thursday. (President & Vice President)
- We shall have a panel during the interview process to help with the selection of our team.
- BALLOT TEAM: Here is the link to the new Document I created based on our feedback in class today.
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Get outside and play. It is going to be a beautiful weekend in San Diego.
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school." ~Albert Einstein
Friday, September 18th
Honors English
Honors English
- Spend time with your family.
- Review your words of the day. You could have a new quest next Wednesday.
- Also, check out "Rikki Tikki Tavi" on our English page if you want to see the ending.
Thursday, September 17th
ASB Leadership:
ASB Leadership:
- Review executive positions. Decide if you would like to make a case for one of the positions. We will hold interviews next week.
- Be ready for our first Monday meeting. Tie up any loose ends around Marketing projects. Note: we will have temps for the positions until we nominate and decide on our leadership executives. I will stand in as President in the interim.
- Ideas for Red Ribbon Week - Maybe videos from the Natural High Campaign?
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Wednesday, September 16th
Honors English
Honors English
- Review your words of the day
Tuesday, September 15th
ASB Leadership:
ASB Leadership:
- Continue to work on your Mascot Marketing plans for the class.
Happy Friday, September 11, 2015
Honors English
WOTD: See list below.
Practice your memory poem delivery. . . several times. Mark the beats and sections where you will shift your speed, voice, etc. Have fun with it. We will have our "Slam" on Wednesday-- it should be fun. For inspiration check out the assignment page.
Honors English
WOTD: See list below.
Practice your memory poem delivery. . . several times. Mark the beats and sections where you will shift your speed, voice, etc. Have fun with it. We will have our "Slam" on Wednesday-- it should be fun. For inspiration check out the assignment page.
Leadership: Work on your Marketing projects. They are due this upcoming week. We already have some great mascot options.
"You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you."
- Joseph Joubert
Happy Wednesday, September 9, 2015:
Honors English:
Honors English:
- Revise the final version of your Memory Poem (3.0).
- All three versions should be clearly related by quite different because you were attempting to work on something in each one, like sound, color, pacing, speed, etc.
- You need to include ONE LINE from your future, or older self reflection. Woohoo!
- This is due THIS FRIDAY! Woohoo!
Leadership:
- We will work on our Marketing idea pitches and then work on our ideas during the rest of class.
- Your Marketing project is DUE next TUESDAY! Woohoo!
It's Back to School Night. . . Be sure to invite your parents!
Happy Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
Leadership:
Honors English: We will correct our vocabulary quizzes tomorrow in class! So fun.
Leadership:
- What an outstanding job of pivoting today. Great signage was made by all. Way to go team! Remember that we've adjusted the deadline for your Marketing Project around the MASCOT.
- Your Marketing Project is DUE next TUESDAY! Woohoo.
Honors English: We will correct our vocabulary quizzes tomorrow in class! So fun.
- PERIOD 2: JOIN THIS VOCABULARY CLASS TO CHALLENGE PERIOD 2
- PERIOD 4: JOIN THIS VOCABULARY CLASS TO CHALLENGE PERIOD 4
- BOTH PERIODS: Please make a new version of your memory poem/piece. Push your poem in a specific direction as we talked about in class. Play with sound; play with color; play with the lines, the imagery, your words. SHOW MORE, Tell less. Remember to "SAVE AS" Version 2 as you will need all versions to receive full credit.
- BOTH PERIODS: Memory Poem/Piece DRAFT 2 is due on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
Are we having fun or what? Grow your brain. Find your passion.
Happy Friday, September 4th, 2015
Honors English:
WOTD: brackish, brandish, circumference
Honors English:
WOTD: brackish, brandish, circumference
- PERIOD 2: JOIN THIS VOCABULARY CLASS TO CHALLENGE PERIOD 4
- PERIOD 4: JOIN THIS VOCABULARY CLASS TO CHALLENGE PERIOD 2
- BOTH PERIODS: Please make a new version of your memory poem/piece. Push your poem in a specific direction as we talked about in class. Play with sound; play with color; play with the lines, the imagery, your words. SHOW MORE, Tell less. Remember to "SAVE AS" Version 2 as you will need all versions to receive full credit.
- BOTH PERIODS: Memory Poem/Piece DRAFT 2 is due on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015
- 100 Words Every Middle School student should know.- We will be attacking this list and adding more words to the party. But, in case you love words as much as I do, I thought I'd give you the list.
Happy Thursday, September 3, 2015
Leadership:
Leadership:
- No Homework
Happy Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Honors English:
Honors English:
- WOTD: attentive, banish, barricade, bluff, fumigate, sentinel, sabotage, huddle.
- Today we practiced our writing after we read "Duffy's Jacket" by Bruce Conville. If you missed the fun, Ms. Gahagan scared us while reading the story. Good times.
- Please review all of your Words Of the Day. You may or may not have a quiz on Friday. How fun!
Leadership:
- Don't forget that your Mascot pitch is due tomorrow.
Happy Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Honors English:
Honors English:
- HW: A draft of your memory poem assignment (see Monday for details)
- HW: Your table family needs to make a 60 second pitch for your marketing concept including the following elements: WANTED: A MASCOT; FREE the PANDA.
- Your pitch is due THURSDAY.
- Your finished product is due a week from THURSDAY.