10/1 HW #14 THOMS, p. 81-93 Worksheet

Read the assigned pages in The House on Mango Street. As you read each vignette, complete the class handout.  Here is the link to the handout if you need it.

9/28 HW #13 Read IRP and complete IRP week 4

9/27 Study for vocab quiz and Simile/Metaphor/Sensory Details

How do I prepare?

1. Memorize one quote AND the correct spelling of the person who said it.  
2. Know how to spell and define the vocab words by using the crossword to help you study.  
3. Be prepared to answer questions about sensory details, similes and metaphors.

GOOD LUCK!

9/26 Make-up work!

9/25 HW #12 THOMS, p. 67-80 Worksheet

Read the assigned pages and complete the worksheet the same way you did for HW #11.  Here is the link to the worksheet if you need it.

9/24 HW #11 THOMS, p.53-66 Wkst

Read the assigned pages of The House on Mango Street.  Then complete the class handout.  Here is an extra copy if you need it.  Click this link.

9/21 HW #10 Read your IRP and complete IRP week 3

See the "IRP Weekly Questions" link under the "Resources" section of this blog if you need the question.  You should also have the questions listed in the "Handouts" section of your notebook.

9/20 HW #9 Simile/Metaphor wkst

Complete the worksheet given in class.  Try to come up with creative comparisons...avoid cliches.

9/19 Read your IRP for 30 minutes (at least); do enough make-up work to clear your AA form tomorrow.

9/18 HW: Read your IRP for 30 minutes (at least) and complete make-up work

9/17 HW 8 THOMS, p. 35-52 and Sensory Details Wkst

Complete the class handout as you read THOMS.  You are focusing on finding sensory details: SIGHT, SOUND, SMELL, TOUCH and TASTE.  Here is a link to the homework handout if you need it.

9/14 HW 7 Read your book! Complete IRP week 2, both questions

You should read at least 50 pages of your book.  Then answer both questions for IRP week 2.  See link under Resources if you need the question.  Be sure to write the required amount of words.

9/11 HW 6 Elements of Style Wkst

Read pages 12-25 of THOM.  Find examples of the elements of style listed on the class handout.  Use the examples on the class handout to help you with formatting.

9/10 HW #5 THOMS p 3-11 and Qs

Tonight, you will read up to page 11 of The House on Mango Street (THOMS) and answer all questions on your handout.  Answers must be neatly written or typed. Answers must be written in complete sentences.  Click this link if you need the handout.