Friday, May 30, 2014

A Quote from Maya Angelou

“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Thank you for making this class awesome.
I've learned so much from all of you. 

- Ms. Black

Friday, May 23, 2014

EOC Review

It's a short day and we don't have a lot planned, but here's the agenda:

1. EOC Review with Lemon Brown
        You and a partner will be creating a Popplet to represent the literary devices in Lemon Brown.
        This Popplet may be counted for extra credit on your EOC if done thoroughly. 
2. We will start The Outsiders movie during the last twenty minutes of class. 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Final Socratic Seminar

ARE YOU READY?!

Today we will:
  1. Take five (yes, five.) minutes to take care of last minute thoughts and questions in before we circle up.
  2. Participate in the last Socratic seminar of the semester.
  3. Reflect on our learning.
  4. Start the EOC review with the short story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Meyers.
This week is your last chance for a make-up reading log. You know if you need to do it. Make sure you bring it on Friday.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

Friday, May 9, 2014

Connections Circle

Today's Agenda:
  1. Connections Circle
  2. Listen to The Outsiders Chapters 10 and 11.
  3. Discuss Tuesday's Socratic Seminar.
It is a minimum day. Have a wonderful weekend!
Make sure to come prepared for the Socratic Seminar
on Tuesday.