I have posted your current grades. The Fahrenheit 451 essay is not in there and your final project grade is not in there. Please look them over. If there are any problems, please write me a note or an e-mail, so that I can check on the issue. Please do not come to my desk and just start yelling, "My grade is wrong." I will send you away.
Remember that is is your responsibility to check for errors.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Finals Study Guide
For the final exam, you should compile all of the materials from this semester. For example:
- The study packet for Black Boy and Fallen Angels.
-The storyboards and societal similarities for Fahrenheit 451
- The supplemental reading packet for AAW (America at War)
- The supplemental reading packet for TT (Turbulent Times)
-Any additional readings from those units (ex. "I am Joaquin")
-The four articles from AT (America Today)
Then you should re-read and review all of the poems, songs, speeches, short stories and articles from those units.
For each poem/song you should be able to identify:
- Speaker
-Tone/Mood
-Historical Context
-Prominent Literary Devices
-Underlying Message
For each speech you should be able to identify the:
-historical context
-tone/mood
-aim
-main claim
-prominent literary devices
For each article you should be able to identify:
-historical context
-tone/mood
-aim
-main claim
For each short story you should be able to identify:
- historical context
-main characters
-plot
For each novel you should be able to identify:
-main characters
-historical context
-plot
- The study packet for Black Boy and Fallen Angels.
-The storyboards and societal similarities for Fahrenheit 451
- The supplemental reading packet for AAW (America at War)
- The supplemental reading packet for TT (Turbulent Times)
-Any additional readings from those units (ex. "I am Joaquin")
-The four articles from AT (America Today)
Then you should re-read and review all of the poems, songs, speeches, short stories and articles from those units.
For each poem/song you should be able to identify:
- Speaker
-Tone/Mood
-Historical Context
-Prominent Literary Devices
-Underlying Message
For each speech you should be able to identify the:
-historical context
-tone/mood
-aim
-main claim
-prominent literary devices
For each article you should be able to identify:
-historical context
-tone/mood
-aim
-main claim
For each short story you should be able to identify:
- historical context
-main characters
-plot
For each novel you should be able to identify:
-main characters
-historical context
-plot
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
"That was then... This is now" Vocab
1. zeitgeist 2. ubiquitous 3. quintessential 4. seismic 5. discombobulate 6. moxie 7. protocol 8. ideology 9. salience 10. flux 11. hyperbolic 12. slough 13. chastening 14. entrepreneurs 15. ascetics 16. bacchanalia 17. sustainability 18. comatose 19. incoherent 20. paradigm 21. profligacy 22. epiphenomena 23. yuppie 24. subsidize 25. assimilate
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Book Amnesty Day
Please bring any and all books that belong to Valhalla and that you are not currently using. I will turn them in for you. We need them to take an accurate inventory of what is available in the book room. Some students still have books from 9th grade at home!!! Please help get these books in. "Lost" books cost the school money that can be used elsewhere or that we can save to by the new editions of the history text. This is much needed!!!
I will collect any subject's books. Including:
*Math from any year
*History from any year
*Novels from any year
*Science from any year
*Foreign Language from any year
*Whatever else you might have
Please bring these in as soon as possible!!
I will collect any subject's books. Including:
*Math from any year
*History from any year
*Novels from any year
*Science from any year
*Foreign Language from any year
*Whatever else you might have
Please bring these in as soon as possible!!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Volunteer Opportunity
The NAVY's 23rd Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk is looking for volunteer's for its event on May 17. Please e-mail them at volunteer@mwrsw.com for more information.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Spring Break Enrichment
Spring Break Enrichment
In lieu of community service, you have the opportunity to do a variety of assignments over break that will allow you to gain community service/ extra credit “hours”. You have two main options.
Books:
Each book read and assignment completed will count for three hours. The book must be something that you have not already read. It must also come from this list. In addition to reading the book, you must complete the written assignment and submit it to turnitin.com by the deadline.
In Dubious Battle- John Steinbeck
Farewell to Manzanar- Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston & James D. Houston
A Raisin in the Sun- Lorraine Hansberry
The Catcher in the Rye- J.D. Salinger
Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison
Tortilla Curtain-T.C. Boyle
Rain of Gold- Victor Villasenor
Sunrise Over Fallujah- Walter Dean Myers
Movies:
Each movie watched and assignment completed will count for one hour. The movie must come from this list. In addition to watching the movie, you must complete the written assignment and submit it to turnitin.com by the deadline. If the movie is rated anything over PG, you must have your parent sign the release form.
Pleasantville (PG-13)
Saving Private Ryan (R)
Mona Lisa Smile (PG-13)
Dead Poets Society (PG)
When Trumpets Fade (R)
Casualties of War (R)
Good Morning Vietnam (R)
War Games (PG)
Inconvenient Truth (PG)
Mississippi Burning (R)
Dr. Strangelove (PG)
White Man’s Burden (R)
Hairspray (2007- PG)
Parent Permission:
I give permission for my child ___________________ to view the following movie(s) for the Spring Break Enrichment assignment.
Movies:
________________________________ ____________________________ __________
Parent Name Parent Signature Date
Written Assignment
In essay format (Must have an intro, thesis, conclusion, multiple paragraphs,etc.), you must:
Explain the argument of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the argument
Explain the aim of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the argument
Explain the historical context of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the historical context
All assignments must be submitted to www.turnitin.com by midnight on April 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
If you do multiple assignments, each one must be submitted to a separate assignment on turnitin.com. Ex. Spring Break Enrichment #1, Spring Break Enrichment #2, etc.
In lieu of community service, you have the opportunity to do a variety of assignments over break that will allow you to gain community service/ extra credit “hours”. You have two main options.
Books:
Each book read and assignment completed will count for three hours. The book must be something that you have not already read. It must also come from this list. In addition to reading the book, you must complete the written assignment and submit it to turnitin.com by the deadline.
In Dubious Battle- John Steinbeck
Farewell to Manzanar- Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston & James D. Houston
A Raisin in the Sun- Lorraine Hansberry
The Catcher in the Rye- J.D. Salinger
Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison
Tortilla Curtain-T.C. Boyle
Rain of Gold- Victor Villasenor
Sunrise Over Fallujah- Walter Dean Myers
Movies:
Each movie watched and assignment completed will count for one hour. The movie must come from this list. In addition to watching the movie, you must complete the written assignment and submit it to turnitin.com by the deadline. If the movie is rated anything over PG, you must have your parent sign the release form.
Pleasantville (PG-13)
Saving Private Ryan (R)
Mona Lisa Smile (PG-13)
Dead Poets Society (PG)
When Trumpets Fade (R)
Casualties of War (R)
Good Morning Vietnam (R)
War Games (PG)
Inconvenient Truth (PG)
Mississippi Burning (R)
Dr. Strangelove (PG)
White Man’s Burden (R)
Hairspray (2007- PG)
Parent Permission:
I give permission for my child ___________________ to view the following movie(s) for the Spring Break Enrichment assignment.
Movies:
________________________________ ____________________________ __________
Parent Name Parent Signature Date
Written Assignment
In essay format (Must have an intro, thesis, conclusion, multiple paragraphs,etc.), you must:
Explain the argument of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the argument
Explain the aim of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the argument
Explain the historical context of the movie or book
Provide specific evidence from the movie or book that shows the historical context
All assignments must be submitted to www.turnitin.com by midnight on April 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
If you do multiple assignments, each one must be submitted to a separate assignment on turnitin.com. Ex. Spring Break Enrichment #1, Spring Break Enrichment #2, etc.
Upcoming Events from I Love a Clean San Diego
CREEK TO BAY CLEANUP
Saturday April 25th from 9AM - 12noon
Location: Over 60 sites countywide
Sign up today for the 7th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup with I Love A Clean San Diego! Volunteers will span out across roughly 60 coastal and inland cleanup sites on Saturday, April 25th to make a big difference for the environment and the community countywide. All supplies are provided, and volunteers will receive commemorative event reusable water bottles. Scouts can earn patches for all of their hard work volunteering. Visit the event website at www.creektobay.org for more information and to register at the site of your choice.
Call or email Natalie Roberts at 619-291-0103 ext. 3014 or nroberts@cleansd.org if you have questions regarding the event or if you would like to register a large group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
San Diego Science Festival
Saturday, April 4th from 10AM - 4PM
Location: Balboa Park
Join in at Balboa Park for over 500 hands-on activities perfect for the whole family. Many popular museums will offer complimentary admission that day. Don't forget to stop by I Love A Clean San Diego's booth!
Gardening to Save, Conserve, and Harvest Rain Water Class
Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
With out a doubt, water is our most valuable resource and it's high time we treat it with the reverence it deserves. Examine the myriad ways people distribute (irrigation) and conserve (mulching) imported water. Study in detail methods used for eons by early cultures in harvesting rain water. Learn why the best place to store water is in the ground. The museum is also giving away low-flow shower heads and water-saving gardening tip pamphlets to all participants!
The San Diego Natural History Museum offers a water-conservation gardening series including classes on rainwater harvesting and water wise plants. Visit http://tickets.sdnhm.org or (619) 255-0203 to register or for more information.
San Diego EarthFair
Sunday, April 19th from 10AM - 5PM
Location: Balboa Park
ILACSD is happy to once again be a part of one of the largest environmental fairs nationwide. San Diego's EarthFair features more than 200 exhibitors, special themed areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids' Activity Area, five entertainment venues, the Children's Earth Parade and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parade and Show. We hope to see you there celebrating Earth Day!
San Diego River Days Cleanup and Graffiti Paint Out Event
Saturday May 9th, 10AM - 12noon
Location: The portion of the San Diego River that runs beneath Pacific Highway. Registration will be set up at the trail access in front of the storage facility at 4800 Pacific Highway, San Diego, 92110. Parking is available along Pacific Highway before you reach Rosecrans St.
Volunteer with ILACSD to cleanup trash and paint out graffiti along the San Diego River. Trash and graffiti blight the portion of the river running beneath Pacific Highway and freeway overpasses, visible in several directions. Join us and San Diego River Park Foundation for this year's River Days event! Visit our website, www.cleansd.org or contact Natalie Roberts at 619-291-0103 ext. 3014 or nroberts@cleansd.org if you would like to participate.
Water Wise and Easy-Care Plants for Your Garden Class
Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30–8:30PM
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Concerned about using too much water in your garden? If you are, it's for good reason. Water is such a precious commodity that we all need to think about how to make do with less. But making do doesn't mean giving up, nor does it mean brown and dry. Learn 30 (or more) plants that are water wise, easy to take care of and absolutely beautiful in the garden.
The San Diego Natural History Museum offers a water-conservation gardening series including classes on rainwater harvesting and water wise plants. Visit http://tickets.sdnhm.org or (619) 255-0203 to register or for more information.
Kids' Ocean Day Cleanup
Thursday, June 4th from
Location: Coronado City Beach
Help local students take action for the environment through a cleanup and aerial art formation that sends out a powerful environmental message. ILACSD is seeking volunteers over the age of 18 to help supervise approximately 1,000 students that will be attending this annual event. To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Colleen Dahlem, Education Director, at cdahlem@cleansd.org or 619-291-0103, ext. 3009.
Saturday April 25th from 9AM - 12noon
Location: Over 60 sites countywide
Sign up today for the 7th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup with I Love A Clean San Diego! Volunteers will span out across roughly 60 coastal and inland cleanup sites on Saturday, April 25th to make a big difference for the environment and the community countywide. All supplies are provided, and volunteers will receive commemorative event reusable water bottles. Scouts can earn patches for all of their hard work volunteering. Visit the event website at www.creektobay.org for more information and to register at the site of your choice.
Call or email Natalie Roberts at 619-291-0103 ext. 3014 or nroberts@cleansd.org if you have questions regarding the event or if you would like to register a large group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
San Diego Science Festival
Saturday, April 4th from 10AM - 4PM
Location: Balboa Park
Join in at Balboa Park for over 500 hands-on activities perfect for the whole family. Many popular museums will offer complimentary admission that day. Don't forget to stop by I Love A Clean San Diego's booth!
Gardening to Save, Conserve, and Harvest Rain Water Class
Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
With out a doubt, water is our most valuable resource and it's high time we treat it with the reverence it deserves. Examine the myriad ways people distribute (irrigation) and conserve (mulching) imported water. Study in detail methods used for eons by early cultures in harvesting rain water. Learn why the best place to store water is in the ground. The museum is also giving away low-flow shower heads and water-saving gardening tip pamphlets to all participants!
The San Diego Natural History Museum offers a water-conservation gardening series including classes on rainwater harvesting and water wise plants. Visit http://tickets.sdnhm.org or (619) 255-0203 to register or for more information.
San Diego EarthFair
Sunday, April 19th from 10AM - 5PM
Location: Balboa Park
ILACSD is happy to once again be a part of one of the largest environmental fairs nationwide. San Diego's EarthFair features more than 200 exhibitors, special themed areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids' Activity Area, five entertainment venues, the Children's Earth Parade and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parade and Show. We hope to see you there celebrating Earth Day!
San Diego River Days Cleanup and Graffiti Paint Out Event
Saturday May 9th, 10AM - 12noon
Location: The portion of the San Diego River that runs beneath Pacific Highway. Registration will be set up at the trail access in front of the storage facility at 4800 Pacific Highway, San Diego, 92110. Parking is available along Pacific Highway before you reach Rosecrans St.
Volunteer with ILACSD to cleanup trash and paint out graffiti along the San Diego River. Trash and graffiti blight the portion of the river running beneath Pacific Highway and freeway overpasses, visible in several directions. Join us and San Diego River Park Foundation for this year's River Days event! Visit our website, www.cleansd.org or contact Natalie Roberts at 619-291-0103 ext. 3014 or nroberts@cleansd.org if you would like to participate.
Water Wise and Easy-Care Plants for Your Garden Class
Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30–8:30PM
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Concerned about using too much water in your garden? If you are, it's for good reason. Water is such a precious commodity that we all need to think about how to make do with less. But making do doesn't mean giving up, nor does it mean brown and dry. Learn 30 (or more) plants that are water wise, easy to take care of and absolutely beautiful in the garden.
The San Diego Natural History Museum offers a water-conservation gardening series including classes on rainwater harvesting and water wise plants. Visit http://tickets.sdnhm.org or (619) 255-0203 to register or for more information.
Kids' Ocean Day Cleanup
Thursday, June 4th from
Location: Coronado City Beach
Help local students take action for the environment through a cleanup and aerial art formation that sends out a powerful environmental message. ILACSD is seeking volunteers over the age of 18 to help supervise approximately 1,000 students that will be attending this annual event. To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Colleen Dahlem, Education Director, at cdahlem@cleansd.org or 619-291-0103, ext. 3009.
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