From now on you will visit me at my new blog home Ms. BB's Blog.
Pretty soon I will have the link on the WHS website take you directly there... but for now... this is the way to go. I am excited... because now you may leave comments (only nice and relevant please).
Let me know you stopped by!
Ms. BB
Monday - Vocabulary Quiz/ talked about how to write a thesis - see Writing Your Thesis and Other Stuff
Tuesday we ventured into the world of science and history -
Download Caucasian_mummies_mystify_Chinese.doc
Download gold_unit_1_selftest_mummies.htm
Download literary_analysis_of_Caucasian_mummies_mystify_Chinese.doc
We also begin writing our thesis statements. Write your research question... turn your question into a statement answering the question. Just like we have been doing in class the whole year with our essay and short answer quizzes.
Wednesday - pretty much a lost day - testing and only 3rd block will meet. Bring your novels... we will read and continue working on thesis statements.
Thursday - We introduce our next round of vocabulary words (attachment to follow)
Quiz on basic sentence patterns Download basic_sentence_patterns.doc
Download basic_sentence_patterns_practice.doc
Begin working on writing complex sentences by recognizing the various types of phrases.
Friday - We will begin laying the historical groundwork for our next in class reading project To Kill a Mockingbird. In order to do this, we must go back and retrace some important historical steps. We will begin with President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
Download emancipation_proclamation.doc
Next week will be an exciting week... stay out of trouble and stay in school!!! I can reproduce and post handouts... and search the Internet for etext to post.... but I cannot reproduce what takes place in the class room.... and as you know... my tests come directly from my lectures. This is especially important as we begin our next novel. We only have a class set of books... and I do not allow these to go out of the classroom. If you are suspended or in ISS - it is your responsibility to either check out the book or go purchase one for yourself.
Just in case you were out or lose yours... Download how_to_write_a_thesis_statement.doc
Tomorrow we will practic writing thesis statements.
Download plagiarism_packet.doc Read...
Due to early release on Wed., I will be staying late Tuesday this week instead.
See you there!!!
Download october_7.2.doc Lessons and assignments
Download unit_3_study_guide.doc Vocab
Download the_listeners.doc - read project associated
Download beware_do_not_read_this_poem.doc - read project associate
and for those who just love, love, love to read.
http://www.free-online-novels.com/libraries.html
There are several sites from which to choose.... the University of VA, the Gutenberg Project, and Bartleby.com are three that I use often.
Have fun.... and have those titles by tomorrow!
I work hard.... so you should toooooooooooo!
I have established a schedule for the remainder of the year for those students who need to make up tests and quizzes, or need help with assignments and readings.
The proposed schedule is subject to change and will initially be as follows:
Place: Room 107 Time: 3:35-5:00 Dates: Monday - October 6 Wednesday - October 25, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 17 (if needed)
My Rules: 1. Students must make a request in writing letting me know the assignments, quizzes, or readings for which they are requesting the help.
2. Students will be on time. So take care of any and all bathroom business before reporting at 3:35. I am giving you the same amount of time, I allot for myself.
3. Students will not use or have on, cell phones, or any electronic devices. Any calls to and from home can be made in the same 10 minutes I have between the end of 4th period and 3:35.
4. Students will not be allowed to have any food or beverages other than water.
5. Students will follow the same rules for behavior as they do during class time.
6. Students will come prepared with paper, writing utensil and copy of assignment or independent reading for which they need help. I will have quizzes, tests, and text books.
7. Parents must be at, or have someone arranged, to pick students up at the front of the building no later than 5:15. I do not wish for your child to be left alone without supervision and neither should you. Your signature (on form sent home) indicates your agreement and that you will not hold Cobb County School District, Wheeler High School, or me responsible for your child after 5:15.
Download classic_horror_research_paper.doc
Download writing_rubric_08.pdf
Parents and students, I am attaching the research reading and paper requirements that your child brought home today. He or she also brought home a research guide.
Please be sure to go over the requirements/rubric and deadlines with your child... and assist them in selecting the two works of literature for their research. Rest assured... class time will be utilized for reading and the research process.
If there are any questions... please feel free to email me at jacqueline.burnett-brown@cobbk12.org
Thank you!!!!
The epic poem deadline is looming ahead. You all have known about this since the last week of August - therefore, I will accept no late submissions. In addition to providing you - previous post- the guidelines and requirements for your epic, I have taken class time to discuss this with you. This week I was shocked to find that the majority of you have not even started this - yet another -200 point - project.
