Early Morning Test Prep CANCELLED

Thursday, March 17th Test Prep class at 7:55 is canceled this week. I'll be in Manhattan that day, so you'll be with a substitute teacher. Remember to work on your annotated bibliographies and independent reading.

Morning Test Prep Begins Tomorrow

Morning Test Prep classes begin February 10th in room 338 during period 1. If you are signing up, remember you are signing up for all ten sessions. Please be prompt. We start at 7:55.

Book Club Evaluation Essay

We have finished with Session 1 of our Book Club. Next week, we will be starting our Gary Soto Book Clubs. Write a five paragraph essay describing what parts you liked, disliked, were successful at, and/or had difficulty completing.

Here is a suggested writing frame:

Paragraph 1: Describe your initial reaction or feelings toward the book club or talk about experiences you've had with book clubs in other schools or classes.

Paragraph 2: Discuss activities you liked and/or were successful

Paragraph 3: Discuss activities you disliked and/or had difficulty

Paragraph 4: Make some suggestions about changes you would like made to the new book club meetings. For instance, was there something you would like to add, subtract, or do more or less of next time.

Paragraph 5: Closing thoughts/overall impression of the book club

Final Copy is due Monday, January 31st with the writing frame.

REMEMBER that is a time when you are given a voice. I will be seriously looking at what you have to say in order to make changes, so that you have an enjoyable experience next time. Be honest, give examples, and fully explain your position.

Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade"

Reread the story:

www.sandi.net/depts/literacy/diagnostic_assessments/7.pdf

Special Treat: Film on Monday

To celebrate the completion of our advertising unit, we will be viewing the film Super Size Me. This is a documentary follows Morgan Spurlock's journey as he examines the influence of the fast food industry and the consequences on his health when he sustains himself with a diet consisting solely of McDonald's food for one month.

Only those students who are current on their work will view the film. If you still owe work, you will be given 90 minutes to work on incomplete assignments.

Check out Robert E. Lee on PBS Tonight

If you want to get some information about one of the most famous generals in history during the time of the Civil War, check out your local PBS station:

Further Reading: Related Books and Websites

Primary Resources: Surrender Documents

Photo Gallery: Lee the Man

General Article: The Army of Northern Virginia

Teacher's Resources: Lesson Plans from EDSITEment

Trailer: Robert E Lee Promo

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/lee/

LITERARY TEA

We will be having a Literary Tea celebration during our next book club meeting this Thursday, December 23rd. I will provide the (iced) tea and you may bring in "finger foods" such as tea sandwiches, cupcakes, and cookies which we will enjoy during our meeting.












Information on the history of afternoon & high tea:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/HighTeaHistory.htm
http://oldfashionedliving.com/teatime.htm
http://elmwoodinn.com/books/NewYorktopten.html
http://entertaining.about.com/cs/coffeesandteas1/a/teaparty.htm