Tuesday, November 22, 2011

THANKSGIVING BREAK (Nov. 23-25)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE TURNED IN THEIR ANCIENT GREECE PROJECTS FOR ANTIGONE.

WE WILL BEGIN READING ANTIGONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BREAK!!!

LATE WORK: POWERPOINT & PRESENTATION

Friday, October 7, 2011

OF MICE & MEN

11/2/11-Congratulations Class
We have completed reading Of Mice and Men. We will begin our paper tomorrow on Wednesday.

Don't forget that our Of Mice and Men test is on 11/7.

10/10/11-Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck


We will begin reading Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck. First, we will learn the historical & geographical background of the author and the novel. Then, we will begin reading the story. 


Assessments:
Steinbeck Biography & Migrant Experience Quiz

Of Mice and Men & SAT Words Quiz

Resources (In-class):
Class Sets
Audio Version
Study Guides

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

WHAT IS DUE THIS FRIDAY (10/7/11)?
  • FINAL DRAFT (2 Major Grades)
  • Rough Draft (1 Daily Grade)
  • Outline (1 Daily Grade)
  • Chart (1 Daily Grade)
  • Rubric (-5 If this document is missing)
EXTRA-CREDIT: IF YOU TURN YOUR WRITING PROJECT IN EARLY, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA 10 POINTS ON YOUR PAPER!!! 

EXTRA-HELP: On Wednesday & Thursday, I will review outlines & rough drafts for purposes of revision. Tutorials on Thursday & Friday for more assistance on the writing project.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Thursday, September 29, 2011

ROUGH DRAFT EXEMPTION

Congratulations: Period 1

This Friday (Sept. 30) the OUTLINE for SOUND of THUNDER is DUE For ALL CLASSES

Sunday, September 25, 2011

EXTRA-CREDIT: Sept. 26, 2011 (Monday)

BONUS: Write 5 sentences stating what all 3 stories "Harrison Bergeron", "Sound of Thunder", and "There Will Come Soft Rain" have in common.

Please Note: You may write your 5 sentence paragraph after you finish the test.

Friday, September 16, 2011

MOCK PSAT-FREE (Must Register By September 21: Wednesday)

Welcome to the Bellaire High School - Test Masters Mock PSAT Registration Page.

Test Masters will be sponsoring a Mock PSAT at Bellaire High School as follows:
    • DATE: Saturday, September 24, 2011
    • TIME: 8 am to 12 pm
    • WHERE: Bellaire High School (Exact Room TBA)
To register for the mock test, please click the link below:

FREE