Double the C (Competence) and Double the S(struggle), then you have SUCCESS!!!

Hi all!   As we move towards the end of the quarter please continue making an effort to stay focused on your work.  As an additional push I am offering an extra credit option that you may complete to push your grade from the A to the B or the C to a B, which ever floats your boat! YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 10! 

I am so proud of those of you who are trying your best to read better, write better, be curious and successful! Stay focused and on track towards a better YOU! Here is your extra credit question.  Complete this for 10 points (or replacing a missing assignment):

In the comments below please reflect on your own progress in this class and answer 3 of the following questions:

1) Which skills are you doing really well? Which skills confuse you?

2) What classroom activity do you really enjoy? Why?

3) What classroom activity is confusing to you? Why?

4) What can you do to improve your grade?

Complete ALL 4 and get an additional surprise in class tomorrow!

Make sure you are checking Student Portal so that you know your updated grade.  More grades will be updated this week, so you might see some drastic changes. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Homework ENG

Finish the It Says, I Say and So for Ch.17. Find 6 metaphors and similes and explain their importance.  You may use this graph to complete your work.

Double Entry Journal

Chapter 18-19 

Focus Question:  What are 6 examples of similes and metaphors in Chapter 18-19?  Explain the comparisons.

 

Textual Evidence: Write down quotes from the text that supports your answer.	Interpretation: Explain how the quote answers the question.
1)2)       3) 4) 5) 6)	1)2)       3) 4) 5) 6)

 

 

Homework ENG II

Finish annotating YGB and complete your Reciprocal Teaching Sheet.

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE!!!

Division TOMORROW after 1st period!

CHECK YOUR GRADES AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!!! You can always raise your grade by going to lunch tutoring or Scholar Hour. See me for more details and a pass. Then, I will send you down during lunch or after school.

-Build On Meeting next Tuesday!

-Trek Applications Due Friday 10/10!!!

-Culinary Club Meeting 10/16/14! Turn in your permission slips and money if you want to cook.

-Door decorators sign up!

HOMECOMING WEEK Next week!!! E.C. if you show your school spirit!!!

“Prepare for Sprit Week!  (10/14  -10/17)

Next week we will show our Hancock pride leading up to homecoming on Friday, October 17th.

Tuesday the 14th:  Jersey Day (so wear your favorite sports jersey)

Wednesday the 15th: Pajama Day (so roll out of bed and head to school; don’t forget to shower)

Thursday the 16th: Twin Day (so grab your friends and/or teachers to dress alike).

Friday Homecoming: Hancock Pride day (so wear your club shirts, Hancock jerseys, and any other exciting grey and maroon apparel).

TICKETS FOR THE DANCE ARE SELLING QUICKLY!!! BUY THEM EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNTED PRICE!!!

About jvpilar

Here's a little info about your teacher. I worked really hard to become your teacher. I went to UIC to get a degree in English, but decided to work as a writer in California. While I was there I realized I would rather work with kids than work in an office all day, so I decided to come back to Chicago and become a licensed, fully certified teacher. I earned a Masters Degree in Teaching and Education from Dominican University and got my first job at Hancock. During my 4 years at Hancock, I have taught English at every grade level. I started the Culinary Club and also sponsor BuildOn, both clubs do community service projects all over the city. I also have a cat named Duke that I rescued during one of our BuildOn service learning projects and a dog named Duchess.

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