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

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

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.

YEARBOOK Retakes on OCTOBER 4 (Tuesday)

If you didn't like your picture, here is your chance to have a retake!

ROUGH DRAFT EXEMPTION

Congratulations: Period 1

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

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.

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:

Click here to register for the Mock PSAT

FREE

BINDER CHECK: 9/9/11

Please Note: Students ARE required to bring an English Binder to class everyday! Folders will NOT fulfill the BINDER requirement!
Binder Check

• Label the Binder with the word English
• 25 Points will be deducted for subject matter other than English
• 25 Points will be deducted for missing dividers
• 25 Points will be deducted for a sloppy or disorganized binder
• 25 Points will be deducted for binders containing no information
• Labels (follow this order): Warm-ups; Notes; Daily; Major; Vocabulary

PICTURE DAY: Wednesday (9/7)

PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2011

Please Note: Meet in the classroom for attendance and procedure purposes first!!!

HOMEWORK PASS (Sentences): For the class that shows the most SPIRIT ON WEDNESDAY!!!

OPEN HOUSE

IF YOUR PARENTS SHOW-UP FOR OPEN HOUSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE 2/3 POINTS ON

YOUR FINAL 6WKS GRADE!!!

Welcome Back!!!

Let's look forward to a year of positivity and growth. Mrs. Fain's students are expected to follow the rules of the syllabus and meet the class expectations both academically and behaviorally. Every student will subscribe to the blog via email. Please read each update and keep pace with the Major and Daily Assignments. Remember that accessing, reading, and responding to the blog is part of your Participation Grade.

How do you plan to demonstrate your responsibility as a mature 10th grader?