"Sound of Thunder" quiz

Quiz

Fluency #2

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Vocab Week 3

 locus (n.) – 1) a particular point,  position, or place.   2) the particular  place or situation in which something exists or takes place. 

Synonyms:  center, locale.

Information survey

survey

Fluency #1

Reading quiz

Bellringer 9/9/15

In an email do the following

1. Tell me somewhere that you have been that has been a gregarious situation.  Why was it gregarious?

2. Tell me what class you are kinetic in.  What do you do that is kinetic in this class?

All about Mrs. Kucera quiz

Quiz

Bellringer #2

Answer the following question in the comment section below.  Use at least one complete sentence.

• What was your favorite thing about school last year?

Bellringer #1

September 2nd, 2015

What is the favorite part of the beginning of a school year?

Write your answer in the comment section below in at least one complete sentence.

Learning Style Quiz

Take the following quiz and then write your percentage results on your notecard

Learning style

Fluency #17

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Reality check

Go to the following link

Reality check

Click  Get a reality check

Complete  - it is for Minnesota but  still gives you an idea on how much money you will need.

If you plan on living in Storm Lake after graduation - pick Marshall
If you plan on living in a big city - pick St. Paul
If you plan on living in Sioux City - pick Rochester

Then answer the following questions in the comments below.

1.How much did the quiz tell you would have to make based on what you want?

2.What jobs fit that salary?

3.Did you have to readjust your wants to get a career that you are prepared to work to get?

4. What did you learn from this quiz?

Writing prompts

Writing prompts for #4

Fluency #16

Questions

Symbaloo

Career help

Fluency #15

Questions

Fluency #14

Questions

Freedom Writers responses

At the end of class everyday while we are watching Freedom Writers, respond to one of the questions on your blog.

You can either cut and paste the question from here or copy from the paper copy of the questions I give you. Each post should be at least 4 sentences long. These need to be done by the begining of the next class period so your classmates can respond to your writing. 

Choose one of the following prompts and respond:

1. Describe how writing in journals helps transform the lives of the students. Howdoes writing “free” the students from their pain?

2. Do you or have you ever kept a diary? If so, why do/did you write? Do/did you write about events, or emotions or both?

3. Ms. Gruwell gives her students the opportunity to find success and graduate. Do you think the students continued along the path of success without Ms. Gruwell by their side? Why or why not?

4. Ms. Gruwell is a shining role model and source of encouragement for her students. Who is your role-model or biggest motivator in life? Who pushes you to succeed? If this person does not exist, what would you want this person to tell you?

5. Erin Gruwell is determined to create a positive learning environment in which her students learn about tolerance and are able to succeed.  She endures many obstacles on her path to achieving this goal.  Do you have a goal that you wish to attain? What steps are you taking or want to take in order to meet this goal? What adversity have you encountered or anticipate on encountering towards this path?

6. Have you read a book or seen a movie in which a main character goes through a challenging situation? Describe this book/ movie and how the character overcomes his/her obstacle 

7. What are some of the qualities of a strong family? How do the students andMs. Gruwell provide these traits to one another?

Fluency # 13

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Making a blog

First off, you need to create your own blog using Blogger. You may wish to go to Google, click on the App Menu next to your name, hit MORE, and click on Blogger. From there you will follow the steps for creating your very own English blog. Personalize it however you want, as long as it is classroom appropriate. You will need to do this on your own time, however.

Once your blog is created, hit VIEW BLOG and share the link as a comment to this very post. This is so that you can share your knowledge with your fellow classmates!

Throughout the semester, you will be prompted to do several blog posts. For each post, you are expected to use proper grammar and appropriate language. Some posts may ask opinions and we all know that opinions vary, but let's be respectful! Each post should be 1 paragraph, depending on the assignment. Paragraphs should be 3-5 full sentences long at a minimum!

With every blog post that you are assigned in class, you must respond to one other classmates. YOU WILL SHOW RESPECT TO YOUR CLASSMATES! If you are seen bullying or being inappropriate, THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES! Also, your comments to others' blog posts should be 1-2 full sentences long and contain some detail about what specifically you liked about their post or friendly feedback as to how a post could have been better. You may also wish to ask questions and engage in an academic discussion based upon their post.

When you comment to others' blogs, make sure to comment on those who have no responses yet BEFORE you add additional comments to those who have responses.

Remember to share the link to your awesome English II blog in the comment section of this post! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email!