Homework 3/29

phew, that was a discombobulated day...
and so will be tomorrow.

For all periods, bring your ROAR notes on 1/3 of your history book

For period 4+5, vocabulary quiz at the start of your period

We'll do much catching up, so bring your annotated articles to class and your revised food story

Homework 3/28

What a wonderful workshop today!

You made me so proud with strong questions, welcoming smiles, and taking a risk with some Gorgonzola!

Homework:
1) vocab quiz lesson #8
2) revise your food memoir Do Now
3) annotate the article written by your period's guest speaker
4) bring your cheese score card

Homework 3/27

1) annotate this restaurant review by Devra First
http://www.boston.com/ae/food/restaurants/articles/2012/02/22/restaurant_casa_b_is_a_new_take_on_tapas_in_somervilles_union_square/

2) vocab lesson #8
3) ROAR notes #1 pushed to Friday

Homework 3/26

1) ROAR reading!

2) vocab quiz on Thursday, lesson 8

Homework 3/23

Here's a copy of the Othello study guide:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3251758/ELA%2010%202011-2012/Othello%20final%20test%202009%20copy.pdf

Remember, we'll be shining a light in these 5 categories:
1) The Moor
2) voice of women
3) dramatic irony
4) 4 humours
5) Shakespearean diction

Hunger Games Extra Credit!

#teamgale

I'll be watching sometime next week, but all you who are hungry for opening weekend here's how to earn extra credit.

1) watch film, keep proof (popcorn bag doesn't count)
2) compose a short reflection on the film: key camera movement, non-diagetic sound, additions/subtractions, ect.
3) read, print, and comment on a professional movie review (http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-hunger-games/critic-reviews) the actual review, NOT the sentence summary!

attach the whole shebangabang together, and earn 10% on a test!

Guess the MCAS writing prompt!

Here are the MCAS prompts from the past 7 years:

2005           character that changes as a result of a particular event

2006           character with the ability to inspire or lead others

2007           character who overcomes hardship and misfortune

2009           character whose pride or selfishness creates problems

2008           character who must adjust to life in a new environment

2010           character whose life is affected by a single act or mistake 

2011           character who stands up for what they believe 
2012           ???

For extra credit, post a comment that includes your name, period, and the essay topic. The closest entry will earn a lunch!

Posting closes at 9pm March 19th.