If you are working on your research paper over break, and need some help, this is a great site. I use it when I get stuck on something. It's easy to read too, so you can use it without getting too confused.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Of Mice and Men in full text
Remember, chapters 4-6 are due by FRIDAY (your exam will be on MONDAY). If you need to work on the questions at home, you can access a full version of the book online at the following link:
http://www.shipk12.org/web/filemgmt_data/files/Steinbeck_-_Of_Mice_and_Men.pdf
Now go get the "A"!
http://www.shipk12.org/web/filemgmt_data/files/Steinbeck_-_Of_Mice_and_Men.pdf
Now go get the "A"!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Grammar Time!!
Hello Children!
In keeping with our struggle to improve our writing skills, I am going to have you complete some simple grammar exercises (this one is on sentence fragments). Go to the following link and complete the exercise:
http://chompchomp.com/frag01/frag01.htm
Then, write a blog post about the experience. How did you do? While this probably wasn't the most fun thing you could be doing, was it beneficial? Do you need more work on this, or can we work on a different writing skill?
DUE BY 12/9/11 @ 3:30.
In keeping with our struggle to improve our writing skills, I am going to have you complete some simple grammar exercises (this one is on sentence fragments). Go to the following link and complete the exercise:
http://chompchomp.com/frag01/frag01.htm
Then, write a blog post about the experience. How did you do? While this probably wasn't the most fun thing you could be doing, was it beneficial? Do you need more work on this, or can we work on a different writing skill?
DUE BY 12/9/11 @ 3:30.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
CHANGE!!!! READ ME
Ok,
Let's just make this simpler, shall we? Go to the webques address, and click on the "view the cabin" link. Read the text and look at the pictures associated with the piece.
Answer the following question....
Is Thoreau crazy, or is he on to something by living like this? Why. Give me real answers! I want at least a half page.
See you tomorrow!
Let's just make this simpler, shall we? Go to the webques address, and click on the "view the cabin" link. Read the text and look at the pictures associated with the piece.
Answer the following question....
Is Thoreau crazy, or is he on to something by living like this? Why. Give me real answers! I want at least a half page.
See you tomorrow!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Transcendentalism
Hey Young Scholars!
When the cat's away, the mice will play. When Mrs. H is away, you will complete this webquest on Thoreau. Complete the essay part (at the bottom) on paper and turn in by Friday :)
When the cat's away, the mice will play. When Mrs. H is away, you will complete this webquest on Thoreau. Complete the essay part (at the bottom) on paper and turn in by Friday :)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Research, WOOT!
Hello Young Scholars!
Well, its getting to be that time in the semester when we start doing some real dirty work with our research papers. That means you will all have to do research. Quit your groaning! It's not that bad! You all have some good topics, we have talked about how they impact your life, and how we can apply them to American society- now we just have to find facts and information to back up your ideas (these are called sources). If you still arent sure exactly what kind of information you need to be looking for, that this exercise is just for you!
Read this article, and create a concept map (following the instructions). If you need help, just ask, but I think this will help you figure out what you will need to be looking for during our research time together. Remember, let's make the most of our time on Wednesday with Mrs. Matthews by being prepared! Have a good idea of what you are looking for BEFORE we go in the library.
Oh, and turn in your concept maps by Friday for your blog grade :)
http://www.lib.washington.edu/uwill/research101/topic03.htm
Well, its getting to be that time in the semester when we start doing some real dirty work with our research papers. That means you will all have to do research. Quit your groaning! It's not that bad! You all have some good topics, we have talked about how they impact your life, and how we can apply them to American society- now we just have to find facts and information to back up your ideas (these are called sources). If you still arent sure exactly what kind of information you need to be looking for, that this exercise is just for you!
Read this article, and create a concept map (following the instructions). If you need help, just ask, but I think this will help you figure out what you will need to be looking for during our research time together. Remember, let's make the most of our time on Wednesday with Mrs. Matthews by being prepared! Have a good idea of what you are looking for BEFORE we go in the library.
Oh, and turn in your concept maps by Friday for your blog grade :)
http://www.lib.washington.edu/uwill/research101/topic03.htm
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Another poet you should read (but we won't have time IN class)
Hello Young Scholars!
Have I told you all lately how proud I am of all of your hard work? No, well I AM. You are all really stepping up when it comes to these blog posts.
This week, I want you to read a little about the most famous and wonderful woman, Phillis Wheatly. SHe was the first African American female poet, and she was a contemporary (that means she lived during the same time) of Jefferson, Franklin, and Henry. I don't just want to teach you the writing of dead white men, but we won't have time to cover her poetry in class. So go to the following link:
http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/phillis-wheatley-106.php
After reading her biography, find ANY poem of hers that you want to read, and read it. Then respond, answering the following questions. (IF EVERYONE DOES THE SAME POEM, YOU WILL ALL BE FLOGGED).
1) Poem name, and date it was written/ published
2) Summary of the poem
3) Tone of the poem (remember that tone means how the writer feels about the subject, an example is if I am a poet and I use the term "snot-nosed brat" to refer to a young man, the tone is disrespectful toward the young man, but if I use the term "well-mannered young gentleman" it shows that I like him, and believe him to be intelligent)
4) Mood (How do the words that the author uses make YOU FEEL inside)
5) Personal reaction. What does this poem make you think about, feel, or want to do? (If you skip this or give me the old "It doesn't make me want to do anything, and I don't feel anything because I don't understand it" You will get a zero. If you need help, select a different poem, or see me after school or during any lunch for help.
Peace!
Mrs. H
Have I told you all lately how proud I am of all of your hard work? No, well I AM. You are all really stepping up when it comes to these blog posts.
This week, I want you to read a little about the most famous and wonderful woman, Phillis Wheatly. SHe was the first African American female poet, and she was a contemporary (that means she lived during the same time) of Jefferson, Franklin, and Henry. I don't just want to teach you the writing of dead white men, but we won't have time to cover her poetry in class. So go to the following link:
http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/phillis-wheatley-106.php
After reading her biography, find ANY poem of hers that you want to read, and read it. Then respond, answering the following questions. (IF EVERYONE DOES THE SAME POEM, YOU WILL ALL BE FLOGGED).
1) Poem name, and date it was written/ published
2) Summary of the poem
3) Tone of the poem (remember that tone means how the writer feels about the subject, an example is if I am a poet and I use the term "snot-nosed brat" to refer to a young man, the tone is disrespectful toward the young man, but if I use the term "well-mannered young gentleman" it shows that I like him, and believe him to be intelligent)
4) Mood (How do the words that the author uses make YOU FEEL inside)
5) Personal reaction. What does this poem make you think about, feel, or want to do? (If you skip this or give me the old "It doesn't make me want to do anything, and I don't feel anything because I don't understand it" You will get a zero. If you need help, select a different poem, or see me after school or during any lunch for help.
Peace!
Mrs. H
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