Homework+Calendar

media type="custom" key="4285261" = Welcome! Introduction to the course syllabus and expectations. Close reading of Carlos Eire's "Waiting for Snow in Havana: Preamble." = == __Homework__: Write paragraph connecting Eire excerpt to //Good Scent -// bring TWO printed copies to class. Join class wikispace and turnitin.com. Have parent letter signed. //Good Scent// quiz Wednesday and test Friday. == ||
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 * == **Monday, January 30th** ==
 * == **Monday, January 30th** ==
 * == **Monday, January 30th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, January 31st** ==
 * == **Tuesday, January 31st** ==

Partner activity - using active verbs. Discussion of Eire excerpt. Review relevant terms for unit.
== __Homework__: Summer reading quiz tomorrow. Create a web, cluster, or brainstorm for each of the unit's relevant terms. Consider knowledge of literature, cinema, music, current and past events, and past experiences. == ||
 * == **Wednesday, February 1st** ==
 * == **Wednesday, February 1st** ==

__Homework__: Begin preparing for summer reading essay test.
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 * == **Thursday, February 2nd** ==
 * == **Thursday, February 2nd** ==

__Homework__: Summer reading essay test tomorrow. Flikr card due Monday.
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 * == **Friday, February 3rd** ==
 * == **Friday, February 3rd** ==

__Homework__: Make and upload Flikr card to wiki. Follow schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides. Re-read "Crickets."
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 * == **Monday, February 6th** ==
 * == **Monday, February 6th** ==

__Homework__: Complete short story prep, if necessary. Email to me by 9:00 am. Follow schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides.
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 * == **Tuesday, February 7th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, February 7th** ==

Continue work on //Good Scent// project.
== __Homework__: Answer question one of mini-debate prep and print a hard copy. Make sure you use textual proof and that you make your sentences count! Follow schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides. == ||
 * == **Wednesday, February 8th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, February 8th** ==

Continue work on //Good Scent// project.
== __Homework__: Answer question two of mini-debate prep and print a hard copy. Makes sure you use textual proof and that you make your sentences count! Follow instruction sheet! Follow schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides. == ||
 * == **Thursday, February 9th** ==
 * == **Thursday, February 9th** ==

Complete //Good Scent// projects. Introduction to //Good Scent// exit essay.
== __Homework__: Unit one vocabulary story due tomorrow - PRINT AND SUBMIT TO TURNITIN PRIOR TO COMING TO CLASS! Pre-writing for exit essay due Monday. //Good Scent// project presentations tomorrow. Follow schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides. == ||
 * == **Friday, February 10th** ==
 * == **Friday, February 10th** ==

__Homework__: Pre-writing for exit essay due Monday. See schedule for unit one vocabulary Power Point slides.
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 * == **Monday, February 13th** ==
 * == **Monday, February 13th** ==

__Homework__: Work on rough draft of paper. Unit one study aid due tomorrow.
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 * == **Tuesday, February 14th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, February 14th** ==

__Homework__: Work on rough draft of paper. Unit one vocab quiz tomorrow.
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 * == **Wednesday, February 15th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, February 15th** ==

__Homework__: Work on rough draft of paper. Prepare for debate tomorrow.
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 * == **Thursday, February 16th** ==
 * == **Thursday, February 16th** ==

__Homework__: Rough draft due Tuesday - print and submit to turnitin.com. Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. ENJOY YOUR FOUR DAY WEEKEND!
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 * == **Friday, February 17th - Monday, February 20th** ==
 * == **Friday, February 17th - Monday, February 20th** ==

NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND
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 * == **Tuesday, February 21st** ==
 * == **Tuesday, February 21st** ==
 * == **Tuesday, February 21st** ==

NO CLASS - ASSEMBLY
== __Homework__: Review literature selections and narrow to two choices. Peer edit the essay you received in class. Remember, do to others as you would have them do to you! Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. == ||
 * == **Wednesday, February 22nd** ==
 * == **Wednesday, February 22nd** ==

Review literature circle selections and make schedule. Introduction to poetry unit and research paper. Review poetic terms and literary eras.
== __Homework__: Annotations and responses for female poet set one due tomorrow by 6 am! Post to wiki and submit to turnitin! Final draft of //Good Scent//paper due tomorrow for extra credit or Friday. Must print hard copy and submit to turnitin! Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. == ||
 * == **Thursday, February 23rd** ==
 * == **Thursday, February 23rd** ==

Review female poet set and model moving toward an interpretive meaning.
== __Homework__: Annotations and responses for male poet set two due tomorrow by 1 pm. Post to wiki and submit to turnitin. Final draft of //Good Scent// paper due tomorrow. Must print hard copy and submit to turnitin prior to class time! Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. == ||
 * == **Friday, February 24th** ==
 * == **Friday, February 24th** ==

Research applicable literary eras and connect to male poet set. Focus: How does literary era illuminate interpretive meaning?
== __Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Annotations and responses for questioning authority poet set three due Monday at 1 pm. Post to wiki and submit to turnitin. Start thinking about poets you would like to explore in research paper - find connections to each other and literature circle novel (ex. gender, race, literary era). Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. == ||
 * == **Monday, February 27th** ==
 * == **Monday, February 27th** ==

Classroom Diagnostic Test - Literature
== __Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Annotations and responses for contemporary poet set four due tomorrow at 1 pm. Post to wiki and submit to turnitin. Will make decisions about poets you would like to explore in research paper tomorrow - find connections to each other and literature circle novel (ex. gender, race, literary era). Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. == ||
 * == **Tuesday, February 28th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, February 28th** ==

__Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Find and annotate biographies for research paper. Follow schedule for unit two power point slides. Unit two study aid due tomorrow.
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 * == **Wednesday, February 29th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, February 29th** ==

__Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Create and email all note cards in NoodleBib - the better the note cards, the easier the drafting process!
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 * == **Thursday, March 1st** ==
 * == **Thursday, March 1st** ==

__Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Draft thesis and outline for organizational structure - email to me by 9:00 PM!!!
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 * == **Friday, March 2nd** ==
 * == **Friday, March 2nd** ==

__Homework__: Read literature circle novel. Unit two vocab quiz Monday. Complete rough draft of research paper part one - print and submit to turnitin.com prior to coming to class on Monday!
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 * == **Monday, March 5th** ==
 * == **Monday, March 5th** ==

Unit two vocab quiz. Peer edit research paper part one. Round robin thesis statements from first three poetry sets. Reflect on comfort level with analyzing poetic devices.
== __Homework__: Revise rough draft - final draft due Wednesday. Come in tomorrow with copies of four poems (two from each poet) that you are interested in for research paper part two. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Tuesday, March 6th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, March 6th** ==

Analyze how poets use poetic devices to communicate theme. Conference over poem choices and research paper part one draft.
== __Homework__: FINAL DRAFT of research paper part one due tomorrow! Must print and submit to turnitin PRIOR to coming to class! Come to class with a clean copy of poem for research paper part two. Read literature circle novel and work on dicussion posts. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Wednesday, March 7th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, March 7th** ==

__Homework__: Lit circle quiz tomorrow - must be halfway through novel. Complete chart for poem explication. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides.
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 * == **Thursday, March 8th** ==
 * == **Thursday, March 8th** ==

Lit circle quiz. Conference over poem charts and begin pre-writing.
== __Homework__: Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Unit three vocab story due tomorrow - print and post! Pre-writing and working thesis statement due Monday. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Friday, March 9th** ==
 * == **Friday, March 9th** ==

Conference over progress on pre-writing. Review organizational structures, types of citations, and a sample essay.
== __Homework__: Pre-writing and working thesis due Monday at 6:00 AM! - follow instructions for your activity. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Monday, March 12th** ==
 * == **Monday, March 12th** ==

Conference over pre-writing. Draft first two body paragraphs.
== __Homework__: Complete body paragraphs and email to me, if necessary. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. Unit three study aid due Wednesday. Unit 1-3 vocab quiz Friday. == ||
 * == **Tuesday, March 13th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, March 13th** ==

PSSA READING AND MATH - Conference over first two body paragraphs. Draft next two body paragraphs. Make changes based on conference.
== __Homework__: Complete body paragraphs and email to me, if necessary. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Follow schedule for vocab power point slides. Unit three study aid due tomorrow. Unit 1-3 vocab quiz Friday. == ||
 * == **Wednesday, March 14th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, March 14th** ==

PSSA READING AND MATH - Conference over second set of body paragraphs. Draft introduction and peer edit.
== __Homework__: Make changes to all existing paragraphs - Submit everything but conclusion to turnitin and print out a hard copy. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Unit 1-3 vocab quiz Friday. == ||
 * == **Thursday, March 15th** ==
 * == **Thursday, March 15th** ==

__Homework__: Complete peer edit, if necessary. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Unit 1-3 vocab quiz tomorrow.
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 * == **Friday, March 16th** ==
 * == **Friday, March 16th** ==

HALF-DAY - Unit 1-3 vocab quiz.
== __Homework__: Final draft of research paper part two due Monday - print and submit to turnitin PRIOR to coming to class! Start thinking about poems you want to compare/contrast for part three and find biography for novelist. Read literature circle novel and work on discussion posts. Follow schedule for unit four vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Monday, March 19th** ==
 * == **Monday, March 19th** ==

Introduction to reflection assignment and research paper part three. Review schedule, organizational strategies, and sample essay.
== __Homework__: Write research paper part two reflection - print and post to turnitin. Annotate and summarize four poems (two from each poet) as possible considerations. Must have point of compare/contrast and have a large body of criticism available. Follow schedule for unit four power point slides. Work on completing lit circle novel. == ||
 * == **Tuesday, March 20th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, March 20th** ==

__Homework__: Complete chart one - print and post to turnitin. Lit circle novel due tomorrow. Follow schedule for unit four vocab power point slides.
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 * == **Wednesday, March 21st** ==
 * == **Wednesday, March 21st** ==

Conference over chart one and begin completing chart for poem two. Review lit circle final project options.
== __Homework__: Complete chart two - print and post to turnitin. Unit four vocab story due tomorrow - print and post. Find biography for novelist, complete pre-write, make final option selection. Follow schedule for unit four vocab power point slides. == ||
 * == **Thursday, March 22nd** ==
 * == **Thursday, March 22nd** ==

Conference over chart two. Find and annotate two pieces of literary criticism for each poem. Begin working on note cards.
== __Homework__: Complete note cards - share through NoodleTools. Email me a working thesis statement and an organizational outline by 9 pm Sunday night. Work on lit circle project. Enjoy the long weekend! == ||
 * == **Friday, March 23rd** ==
 * == **Friday, March 23rd** ==

NO SCHOOL - CONFERENCES
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 * == **Monday, March 26th** ==
 * == **Monday, March 26th** ==

__Homework__: Complete first point of analysis if necessary and email to me by 6:00 am. Lit circle project and unit four study aid due Wednesday.
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 * == **Tuesday, March 27th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, March 27th** ==

__Homework__: Make changes to first point draft. Lit circle project and unit four study aid due tomorrow. Follow submission instructions for your option!!
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 * == **Wednesday, March 28th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, March 28th** ==

__Homework__: Make changes to draft. Unit four vocab quiz Friday.
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 * == **Thursday, March 29th** ==
 * == **Thursday, March 29th** ==

__Homework__: Need to submit to turnitin AND print out a FULL rough draft (all pieces; formatted properly). Unit four vocab quiz tomorrow.
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 * == **Friday, March 30th** ==
 * == **Friday, March 30th** ==

Complete peer edit. Unit four vocab quiz.
== __Homework__: Final draft of part three due Monday - print out a hard copy AND submit to turnitin. Staple together in following order: rubric, final paper, Works Cited, rough draft with peer edits and rubric. == ||
 * == **Monday, April 2nd** ==
 * == **Monday, April 2nd** ==

__Homework__: Enjoy a night off!
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 * == **Tuesday, April 3rd** ==
 * == **Tuesday, April 3rd** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 1-7 in //Catcher// and complete discussion post. ENJOY YOUR BREAK!
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 * == **Wednesday, March April 4th - Monday, April 9th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, March April 4th - Monday, April 9th** ==

NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
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 * == **Tuesday, April 10th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, April 10th** ==

__Homework__: First //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Thursday. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Wednesday, April 11th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, April 11th** ==

__Homework__: First //Catcher// discussion post and quiz tomorrow. Read and annotate "The Theme of the Traitor and the Hero." Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Thursday, April 12th** ==
 * == **Thursday, April 12th** ==

__Homework__: Unit five vocab story due tomorrow - PRINT AND POST! Research on Kate Chopin - complete worksheet. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Friday, April 13th** ==
 * == **Friday, April 13th** ==

__Homework__: Second //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Wednesday. Read and annotate "Ripe Figs." Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Monday, April 16th** ==
 * == **Monday, April 16th** ==

__Homework__: Second //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Wednesday. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Tuesday, April 17th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, April 17th** ==

__Homework__: Second //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due tomorrow. Unit five vocab study aid due tomorrow.
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 * == **Wednesday, April 18th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, April 18th** ==

__Homework__: Unit five vocab quiz and Holden's thought bubble due Friday. Read and annotate "Story of an Hour." Third //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Monday.
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 * == **Thursday, April 19th** ==
 * == **Thursday, April 19th** ==

NO CLASS - PSSA WRITING
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 * == **Friday, April 20th** ==
 * == **Friday, April 20th** ==

__Homework__: Third //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Monday. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Monday, April 23rd** ==
 * == **Monday, April 23rd** ==

__Homework__: Read and annotate "Everyday Use." Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Tuesday, April 24th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, April 24th** ==

__Homework__: Finish "Everyday Use" analysis, if necessary. Read and annotate "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" Last //Catcher// quiz and discussion post due Friday.
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 * == **Wednesday, April 25th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, April 25th** ==

__Homework__: Last //Catcher// discussion post and quiz due Friday. Finish preparing for graded discussion, if necessary. Work on short story.
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 * == **Thursday, April 26th** ==
 * == **Thursday, April 26th** ==

__Homework__: Complete preparation, if necessary. Unit six vocab story due tomorrow - PRINT AND POST! Short story brainstorm due tomorrow - EMAIL TO ME BY 6:00 AM!
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 * == **Friday, April 27th** ==
 * == **Friday, April 27th** ==

__Homework__: //Catcher// quiz and last discussion post due Monday. MAKE SURE YOU PUT ALL FOUR POSTS ON TURNITIN! Short story pitch due Monday.
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 * == **Monday, April 30th** ==
 * == **Monday, April 30th** ==

__Homework__: Read first two criticisms on //Catcher// and prep for graded discussion. Short story draft due Friday. CLASS OF 2013 FRIENDLY'S NIGHT 5-8 PM!
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 * == **Tuesday, May 1st** ==
 * == **Tuesday, May 1st** ==

__Homework__: Read last two criticisms on //Catcher// and prep for graded discussion. Short story draft due Friday. Unit six study aid due tomorrow.
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 * == **Wednesay, May 2nd** ==
 * == **Wednesay, May 2nd** ==

__Homework__: Short story draft due Friday. Unit six vocab quiz Friday.
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 * == **Thursday, May 3rd** ==
 * == **Thursday, May 3rd** ==

__Homework__: Short story draft due tomorrow. Unit six vocab quiz tomorrow.
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 * == **Friday, May 4th** ==
 * == **Friday, May 4th** ==

__Homework__: Final draft of short story due Monday - PRINT AND POST! Follow reading schedule for chapters due Tuesday.
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 * == **Monday, May 7th** ==
 * == **Monday, May 7th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapter one in //Gatsby// for tomorrow and annotate introductory article.
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 * == **Tuesday, May 8th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, May 8th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapter two in //Gatsby// and complete inference chart for assigned character.
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 * == **Wednesday, May 9th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, May 9th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapter three in //Gatsby//. Complete first discussion post. Chapter 1-3 quiz tomorrow.
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 * == **Thursday, May 10th** ==
 * == **Thursday, May 10th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapter four for Monday - be prepared for "Did You Read" quiz! HAVE A SAFE AND FUN PROM!
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 * == **Friday, May 11th** ==
 * == **Friday, May 11th** ==

NO CLASS - DIVERSITY DAY
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 * || == **Monday, May 14th** ==
 * || == **Monday, May 14th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters five and six for tomorrow - discussion post and quiz tomorrow! Concept map due Monday.
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 * ====== || == **Tuesday, May 15th**

__Homework__: Read chapter seven for tomorrow - complete third discussion post. Unit seven study aid due tomorrow. Concept map due Monday.
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 * == **Wednesday, May 16th** ==

__Homework__: Unit seven vocab quiz tomorrow. Concept map due Monday.
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 * == **Thursday, May 17th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters eight and nine - discussion post and quiz for tomorrow. ALL POSTS MUST BE SUMBITTED TO TURNITIN PRIOR TO CLASS TOMORROW TO RECEIVE CREDIT!
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 * == **Friday, May 18th** ==

__Homework__: Unit test on Monday. Concept map due Monday.
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 * == **Monday, May 21st** ==
 * == **Monday, May 21st** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 1-6. Read/annotate background information. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Tuesday, May 22nd** ==
 * == **Tuesday, May 22nd** ==
 * == **Tuesday, May 22nd** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 7-10 - quiz tomorrow. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Wednesday, May 23rd** ==
 * == **Wednesday, May 23rd** ==
 * == **Wednesday, May 23rd** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 11-12. Decide on fishbowl group. Follow PPT schedule.
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 * == **Thursday, May 24th** ==
 * == **Thursday, May 24th** ==
 * == **Thursday, May 24th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 15-16. Unit eight vocab story due tomorrow - PRINT AND POST! Follow PPT schedule. BRING WORK TO ME BEFORE C BLOCK!
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 * == **Friday, May 25th** ==
 * == **Friday, May 25th** ==
 * == **Friday, May 25th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 17-19 and jigsaw chapter. ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND!
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 * == **Monday, May 28th** ==
 * == **Monday, May 28th** ==
 * == **Monday, May 28th** ==

NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY
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 * == **Tuesday, May 29th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, May 29th** ==

__Homework__: Unit eight study aid due tomorrow. Read chapters 24-26. Fishbowl prep!
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 * == **Wednesday, May 30th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, May 30th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 27-30. Quiz on chapters 1-16 tomorrow. Fishbowl prep!
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 * == **Thursday, May 31st** ==
 * == **Thursday, May 31st** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 31-34. Unit eight vocab quiz tomorrow. Fishbowl prep!
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 * == **Friday, June 1st** ==
 * == **Friday, June 1st** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 39-41. Chapters 17-28 quiz Monday. Fishbowl prep!
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 * == **Monday, June 4th** ==
 * == **Monday, June 4th** ==

__Homework__: Read chapters 42-43. Chapters 29-43 quiz tomorrow. Fishbowl prep!
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 * == **Tuesday, June 5th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, June 5th** ==

__Homework__: Final fishbowl prep due tomorrow - PRINT AND SUBMIT TO TURNITIN!
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 * == **Wednesday, June 6th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, June 6th** ==

__Homework__: Final exam prep.
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 * == **Thursday, June 7th** ==
 * == **Thursday, June 7th** ==

__Homework__: Final exam prep.
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 * == **Friday, June 8th** ==
 * == **Friday, June 8th** ==

__Homework__: First portion of final exam Monday.
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 * == **Monday, June 11th** ==
 * == **Monday, June 11th** ==

__Homework__: Prepare for final exam on Wednesday.
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 * == **Tuesday, June 12th** ==
 * == **Tuesday, June 12th** ==

__Homework__: Final exam tomorrow morning at 7:45 am. Bring a pencil and don't be late!
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 * == **Wednesday, June 13th** ==
 * == **Wednesday, June 13th** ==

__Homework__: Good luck on exams! Have a safe and happy summer and read //Kite Runner//! Come visit next year!
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