ELD 4 Writing Homework
2008-2009
February 2, 2009
- Complete the multiple choice questions on Dianna's persuasive essay
February 3, 2009
- If you were able to choose a new class to add to GHS's curriculum, what
class would you add and why? Short paragraph.
February 4, 2009
- Write an introduction and two body paragraphs for the essay on adding a
class to your high school's curriculum
- Don't forget that we're meeting at the computer lab in J187 (bottom
floor of the J Building) tomorrow. Do not go to our classroom.
February 5, 2009
- On your Learning Log, write what you learned from writing your essay
today. (Ideas for writing: What did My Editor tell you to change? What
is difficult or easy about writing persuasive essays? How did you feel about
the topic of adding a class to the GHS curriculum?)
February 10, 2009
- Complete the worksheet on Clauses
- If you did not finish your Learning Log during class, please finish that
February 11, 2009
- Complete the worksheet on independent and subordinate clauses.
February 12, 2009
- Study for the quiz on clauses and classifying sentences. It will
actually be on Tuesday, not tomorrow. Tomorrow during class we will
have a guest speaker from GCC.
February 13, 2009
- Study for the quiz on Tuesday by going over your notes and completing
the worksheet on Clauses and Classifying sentences.
February 17, 2009
- Finish the Learning Log from today (By taking today's test, I
learned...)
February 18, 2009
- Make flash cards for the vocabulary from "The Most Dangerous Game"
February 19, 2009
February 20, 2009
- Study the following words for Monday: convey, outcome, effect, excerpt,
support, receding, surmounted, invariably, disarming, imprudent, tangible,
indolently
February 23, 2009
- New Learning Log: Rainsford said, "The world is made up of
two classes-
the hunters
and the huntees."
Of these two, I think I am a (hunter/huntee) because...
- Remember that we're speaking
metaphorically. Hunters are more aggressive, go-getter type
people. Huntees are more timid, allowing other people to be in
charge. Which one do you fit into and why?
February 25, 2009
- Learning Log: Describe a friend of your
who is either aggressive or who allows other people to tell him/her what to
do.
February 26, 2009
- Write an introductory paragraph (see the
handout I gave to you) to the following prompt: In "The Most Dangerous
Game" the main character, Rainsford, said, "The world is made up of
two classes-
the hunters
and the huntees."
Based on your reading and experience, do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
February 27, 2009
- Complete the two body paragraphs dealing
with the prompt above.
- First body paragraph should be about
evidence from the story:
- TS: The story
(illustrates/demonstrates/argues/indicates/reveals/implies) that
people can/not be classified into hunters and huntees.
- CD: For example, ...
- CM:
- CM:
- CD: Also,...
- CM:
- CM:
- The second body paragraph should be
about evidence from your life and experience:
- TS: One can also see that people
can/not be categorized into hunters and huntees through life
experiences.
- CD: For instance, ...
- CM:
- CM:
- CD: In addition/Moreover,...
- CM:
- CM:
March 2, 2009
- Finish writing your conclusion to the
Hunters/Huntees essay.
- Meet in the computer lab tomorrow.
March 3, 2009
- Choose your highest essay on
www.myaccess.com and try to raise the
score. This must be done ON YOUR OWN!!! Another person may not
write it for you!
March 4, 2009
- Choose your highest essay on
www.myaccess.com and try to raise the
score. This must be done ON YOUR OWN!!! Another person may not
write it for you! Last time to do this will be in class on Thursday.
March 5, 2009
March 9, 2009
March 11, 2009
- Learning Log (new sheet): Discuss why
knowing about plagiarism is important.
March 12, 2009
- Learning Log: Write sentences about
plagiarism using the following word groups:
- 1) plagiarism is
- 2) neither nor cheating
- 3) faculty were
- 4) faculty was
- 5) both and citation
March 16, 2009
- Learning Log (new sheet): Describe
something you are learning in one of your other classes.
- 10th graders, I will see you at 8:00
in my room.
- 9th graders, come to school during
snack (around 10:15), and I'll see you in class.
- 11th graders, go to the auditorium
tomorrow (Tuesday) and come to school during snack (around 10:15) on
Wednesday.
- Seniors, counselors are saying that
you should take the CAHSEE exam if you have not received a passing score
yet. Go to room 180 at 8:00 (English is Tuesday, math is
Wednesday).
- Wear green tomorrow :)
March 17, 2009
- Do the worksheet on Agreement (F & G)
- 10th graders, I will see you at 8:00
in my room for the math section of the CAHSEE
- 9th graders, come to school during
snack (around 10:15), and I'll see you in class.
- 11th graders, come to school during
snack (around 10:15), and I'll see you in class.
- Seniors, counselors are saying that
you should take the CAHSEE exam if you have not received a passing score
yet. Go to room 180 at 8:00 (English is Tuesday, math is
Wednesday).
March 18, 2009
- Do the worksheet on Agreement (H & I)
March 19, 2009
- Review Subject/Verb Agreement (do Review
A only)
March 20, 2009
- Review Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
(other side of yesterday's homework)
March 23, 2009
-
Review for the benchmark essay tomorrow.
March 24, 2009
- Learning Log (same page as March 16th
Learning Log): How do you think you did on today's timed essay?
March 25, 2009
- Do the postcard assignment. Be sure
to include 5 pronouns and their antecedents.
March 26, 2009
- Study for quiz on Subject/Verb Agreement
and Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
March 27, 2009
- Learning Log: If you could go back in
time and change one thing that you said or did, what would you change and
why?
March 30, 2009
- Describe yourself and/or the problem
you're writing about in your narrative using FIVE sensory details.
March 31, 2009
- Meet in the computer lab tomorrow (J187)
April 1, 2009
April 2, 2009
April 3, 2009
- Meet in the computer lab on Monday
April 6, 2009
- Bring 29 index cards to class tomorrow
April 7, 2009
- Study your Narrative Terms
- Work on your narrative (no help...just
you!!!)
- Meet in the computer lab tomorrow
April 8, 2009
- Study your Narrative terms
April 9, 2009
- Study your Narrative terms. Quiz on
them tomorrow.
- Complete your reflection on your CST
goals for this year
April 10, 2009
- No homework. Have a great Spring
break!
April 20, 2009
- Write three sentences using:
- 1. she and I
- 2. the teacher and he
- 3. you and he
April 21, 2009
- Do the worksheet (both sides) on using pronouns in the Nominative Case.
April 22, 2009
- Study the chart on personal pronouns on your Nominative Case notes.
April 23, 2009
- Complete the worksheet on the Objective Case
April 24, 2009
April 27, 2009
April 28, 2009
- No homework
- Good luck on the CSTs tomorrow!
April 29, 2009
- No homework
- Good luck on the CSTs tomorrow!
May 1, 2009
-
Study correct use of pronouns
May 5, 2009
- Do the worksheet on pronouns given to you in class
- Study your notes and other worksheets for the quiz tomorrow. Be
sure to come in with any last-minute questions.
May 6, 2009
May 7, 2009
- Memorize the first two columns of Commonly Used Prepositions in the
notes you took in class today.
May 8, 2009
- Memorize the first two columns of Commonly Used Prepositions
May 8, 2009
- Memorize the first THREE columns of Commonly Used Prepositions
May 12, 2009
- Memorize all four columns of Commonly Used Prepositions
May 13, 2009
- Write a paragraph discussing the effects (good or bad) of TV on young
people. Use at least four prepositional phrases and 3 pronouns.
May 14, 2009
- On the worksheet that I gave to you, turn to the side that says "Handout
2." Under the "Review the Reading" section, write the 3 most
important/interesting facts from the "Your Children and TV" article.
You do not have to do anything else on the handout.
May 15, 2009
- Write a paragraph discussing either the negative or positive effects of
television on young people's schoolwork. Be sure to use the article
for evidence.
May 18-21, 2009
- Work on your essay:
- 1: Intro (catchy start and thesis statement)
- 2: Young people and too much TV
- 3: TV affecting schoolwork
- 4: Counter-argument for TV affecting schoolwork
- 5: TV affecting behavior
- 6: Counter-argument for TV affecting behavior
- 7: Conclusion (what should we do about it?)
- Meet in the computer lab tomorrow
May 22, 2009
May 26, 2009
- Write four sentences about the end of the school year using 1)
choose, 2) is choosing, 3) chose, and 4) have chosen.
May 27, 2009
- Write four sentences about something you see or do everyday using 1) lay
(present tense), 2) lay (past tense of lie), 3) laid, and 4) lie.
- Notes: Principal Parts of Lie and Lay
| Base (infinitive) form |
Present Participle |
Past |
Past Participle |
| lie |
[is] lying |
lay |
[have] lain |
| lay |
[is] laying |
laid |
[have] laid |
May 28, 2009
June 4, 2009
- Complete both sides of the worksheet on Active and Passive Voice
June 5, 2009
June 8, 2009
- Study for the quiz on Using Verbs Correctly
- Complete the review worksheets given to you during class
June 9, 2009
- Quiz on Using Verbs Correctly tomorrow
- Review your notes and worksheets
June 10, 2009
- No homework. Exit Exam essay tomorrow during class.
June 11, 2009