Literary Analysis- Rubric

Here is a link that will show you how you are being graded for the Literary Analysis paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbZlc0T01LaWpmMzA/view?usp=sharing

Literary Analysis- Mrs. Reiman's Example

Follow the link to see Mrs. Reiman's example essay that we have been studying in class:
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbWWNqNGFpV0JWMnM/view?usp=sharing

Literary Analysis- Sentence Frames

I had a few request to post this document to help with the writing of the Literary Analysis.  Please follow the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbb2VHN0NuV1R6ZHM/view?usp=sharing

Literary Analysis Paper- Introduction & Thesis

Hey students and parents, I really wanted to be in the classroom today, but I couldn't talk more than a whisper.  The plan for the day was for everyone to write the first paragraph of the Literary Analysis paper.  This is rough draft, so please be sure to double-space as you go.  If you wrote a paragraph in class today, and you were kind to the substitute, you get an A for the day!  If you were absent, or if you didn't get your paragraph done, please have it ready to go tomorrow when you come in.  Tomorrow we'll be writing the second paragraph together.

Also, the substitute passed out the assignment sheet for the paper today.  The due dates are 12.15.14 for the Rough Draft, and the final copy will be due 12.18.14. That means if you stay on track each day, we will still get everything done before the winter break.

Please know that I'd rather be with you guys!  It looks like I'm going to miss Wednesday as well, because I still can't speak more than a whisper.  I will be correcting papers and entering them into the grade book, even when I'm absent, so be sure to stay tuned to Synergy.  If you have any late work to turn in, it can go into the basket on the front table.  Hope it all goes well tomorrow!

Hola alumnos y padres, yo queria estar en el clase hoy, pero no puede hablar mas que un susurro.  El plan por el dia estaba que todos escribir tu primer parrafo del proyecto "Literary Analysis." Eso es un borrador, y que ustedes recuerden poner espacio doble.  Si escribieron un parrafo hoy, ya recibiste un A por el dia!  Si estaba aucente, o no te completaba un parrafo, escribalo para usar mañana en el clase.  Vamos a escribir la segunda parrafo ajuno mañana.

Tambien, el sustituto distribido el papel con los detalles del proyecto hoy.  La fecha por borrador es 12.15.14, y por la copia final 12.18.14.  Esto significa hay tiempo para completarlo antes del vacacion invierno si estas enfocado cada dia.

Tu sabes, mi preferencia es para assistir la escuela con ustedes!  Voy a perdir el miercoles tambien, porque no todavia no puedo hablar mas que un susurro.  Voy a revisar papeles y entrar marcas en la computadora, incluso cuando estoy aucente.  Entonces, ponerse attencion a Synergy por tus marcas, y si tienes tarea para mi, ponelo en el cajon en la mesa al frente de la aula.  Buena suerte mañana!

Homophones- Which Witch?

Here is one of the things we did in class today.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbQmlIYkUyU3hJOFk/view?usp=sharing

3-Story T-Chart

Today we worked on a t-chart that will help us write the next big paper.  Just in case you needed some more time, here are some online versions of the stories we read:

Zebra
http://mshernandez113.edublogs.org/files/2013/09/zebra-full-text-23zquou.pdf

A Retrieved Reformation
http://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/a-retrieved-reformation.pdf

People Call Me Crazy
http://www.hauppauge.k12.ny.us/cms/lib07/NY01913704/Centricity/Domain/326/Scope%20May%20Please%20Call%20Me%20Crazy%20Article.pdf

Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbLXdIQjVNcHB3Z2c/view?usp=sharing

People Call Me Crazy by Gary Paulson

Tuesday & Wednesday of this week, we read this short story:
http://www.hauppauge.k12.ny.us/cms/lib07/NY01913704/Centricity/Domain/326/Scope%20May%20Please%20Call%20Me%20Crazy%20Article.pdf

Also, we completed this worksheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbczdNNHQ1bzVaOE0/view?usp=sharing

If you were absent, please make sure I recieve this worksheet!

A Retrieved Reformation

For those of you wondering why the papers for A Retrieved Reformation are not graded yet, it's because for this assignment I'm required to grade these with other teachers from our school.  The 7th grade teachers have a meeting on Wednesday, and after that it shouldn't take long.  FYI.

Para aquellos que se preguntan por qué los papeles de A Retrieved Reformation no se revisado todavia, es porque estoy obligado para revisar el papel con otros maestros de nuestra escuela.  Tenemos una reunion en el miercoles, y despues no debe tomar mucho tiempo.  Para tu información

Video of the Week: Cachita

This week Mr. Johnston referenced his cute little dog while we were talking about vocabulary words.  Here's a short video, as promised!

Esta semana Sr. Johnston se refiere a su perrita preciosa cuando nos habla del vocabulario.  Aqui es un video breve, como prometio!

Argumentation Notes

If you were absent last week and missed the class notes on argumentation, please follow this link and take a look at what we did in class.  This was a Powerpoint presentation in class, and after taking notes we read and article and made an argument.

Si estaba aucente en la semana pasada y perdiste el clase cuando nos toman notas de argumentacion, sigue el link para ver que lo que hacemos en clase.  Eso estaba un Powerpoint presentacion, y despues de tomando notas leemos un articulo y hacemos un argumento.

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbN2V4bndEOUlEUms/view?usp=sharing

Article of the Week: RoLo's English Skills

Even professional athletes can have superior English skills.  Take a look! http://forwardcenter.net/robin-lopez-will-dispute-your-word-choice/

Video of the Week: The Secret of La Chancla

This week in English we were talking about Figurative Language, and while I was describing Hyperbole/Exaggeration, I used the phrase "My Mom is going to kill me!"  The interesting thing is that in each of my classes, at least 2 or 3 students told me their mother would literally kill them.  I assured them their mothers love them, and pointed out that even if their mothers were masters in the Way of the Chancla, they would probably allow their children to live, if only so they could use the chancla on them again later! :)

Esta semana en ingles hemos un estudio de lenguaje figurativo, y cuando estaba describiendo exageración, lo utilicé el phrase "Mi Madre me va matar!"  La cosa interesante es en cada clase era 2 o 3 alumnos que me dijo sus madres haría matar sus niños literalmente.  Les aseguré sus madres los aman, y si son maestros en La Via de la Chancla, no va a matar sus niños.  Si los matan, no serán capaces de utilizar la chancla en el futuro! :)

Reminder/Recuerdo

A quick reminder: this week is the final week students can turn in work for the first quarter.  If you have anything to turn in to me, please make sure I have it by the end of the day Friday!

Un recuerdito: esta semana es la semana final para entregar tarea por el primer periodo.  Si tiene cualquier cosa para entregar a mi, asegúrese que tengo lo por el final del día viernes, favor!

Argumentation

This week we have started our study of argumentation.  For part of the second quarter we will focus on making claims, and citing the reasons we believe our claims to be true.  This week is the introduction, and after we get back from our long weekend we will go more in depth.  Stay tuned for details!

Mr. Johnston's Halloween Video of the Week

Final Drafts

Final drafts for most students were collected today.  If there are any questions or arrangements that need to be made for the Personal Narrative, please email Mr. Johnston.

Los pryectos final por la mayoria de los alumnos estaban recibido hoy.  Si hay mas preguntas o arreglos por el proyecto "Personal Narrative" contactarte Sr. Johnston directo.

Final Draft Checklist

These are the notes we took today in class, which will help students make sure they have everything they need tomorrow:

1.   Did you complete all of the worksheets?

• Use Your Senses
• Plot Diagram
• Character Attribute Web

2.   Did you complete a rough draft, either on the 3 column worksheet, a piece of notebook paper, or typed?

3.   Did you check to make sure your paper meets the format requirements on the Personal Narrative Assignment Sheet?

4.   Did you re-read your paper to make sure you didn't make any type-o’s?

Personal Narrative- Rubric

In case you've been wondering, there is a rubric that we will be using to grade the Personal Narrative assignment.  Each section gets it's own grade, so students that are strong in one area get credit for what they are good at.  If you would like to look at this rubric, please follow the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbQUpOSjBkekhlUTA/view?usp=sharing

Si estaban preguntando, hay un "rubric" que usamos cuando revisamos el "Personal Narrative" papel.  Cada seccion tiene su proprio marca, para que los alumnos con algunos fuerzas pueden recibir credito por las cosas que hacen bien.  Si quiere ver esta rubric en ingles (lo siento, pero no tengo en espanol), sigue el link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbQUpOSjBkekhlUTA/view?usp=sharing

Personal Narrative- Rough Draft

Tomorrow the students will begin their rough draft for their own Personal Narrative.  Today we read and talked about a very good example written by one of the other English teachers here at SMMS.  If you would like to read a sample, please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbT3czNm0yTzZfMnc/view?usp=sharing

Mañana, los alumnos van a empezar su primer borrador por su proprio "Personal Narrative."  Hoy nos leemos y hablamos de un buen ejemplo escrita por un otro maestra de ingles aqui a  SMMS.  Si te gustaria leer este ejemplo, sigue esta link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbT3czNm0yTzZfMnc/view?usp=sharing

Personal Narrative Assignment Sheets

Today the students receive the assignment sheet for the Personal Narrative writing assignment.  This is the biggest grade for the first grading period, so it is really important that students stay focused for the next two weeks.  If you're following along, and would like to see what this assignment, please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbd0gxR2Ffd0VYaUk/view?usp=sharing

Hoy los alumnos recibir el pagina con todos los datos por el proyecto "Personal Narrative."  Eso es la tarea mas importante por la marca en el primir periodo.  Es muy impotante que estudiantes pon attencion por los dos semanas que sigue.  Si quiere mirar el pagina con todos los datos, sigue este link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2TXMf5lifzbd0gxR2Ffd0VYaUk/view?usp=sharing

Personal Narrative

Today we started moving directly towards the Personal Narrative!  The students have groups and partners, and tomorrow we will begin brainstorming.  Stay tuned for updates and ideas that might help with this writing project.

Hoy comenzamos en el direcion directo al "Personal Narrative," el proyecto de escribir mas grande por el periodo.  Los alumnos estan en grupos y parejas, y manana empezamos buscando los asuntos y cuentas.  Se atento aqui por noticias y ideas que podia ayudar con este proyecto!

Names/Nombres Text

If you need to do any follow-up at home for this story by Julia Alvarez, here is a link: http://jkriksciun.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/names-nombres-reading.pdf

Video of the Week: Me Falla el Wifi (Life in the DR)

This week we have been reading a story from the most famous Dominican author, Julia Alvarez.  We have viewed some of Mr. Johnston's personal photos, and to get a feel for what the Caribbean is like we watched this video:

Esta semana hemos leyendo una historia de la escritora mas famosa de la Republica Dominicana, Julia Alvarez.  Hemos vistado algunos de las fotos personal de Sr. Johnston, y para aprender el siento del Caribe vimos este video:

Make-Ups

If you need to take a make-up test or quiz, please make arrangements with Mr. Johnston.  The best time to re-take something is during an advisory period.  If you have any questions about grades or classwork, please contact me at johnstoe@hsd.k12.or.us

Si necacitas retomar una prueba o examen, hace arreglos con Sr. Johnston.  Lo mejor tiempo para retomar algo es durante el periodo "advisory."  Si tienes preguntas de marcas o tarea, ponerte en contacto conmigo a johnstoe@hsd.k12.or.us

Zebra Text

Did you miss class while we were reading Zebra?  Follow the link to read at home: http://ems7threading.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/zebra.pdf

Zebra Quiz

Wednesday, October 15th we will have a quiz on the short story "Zebra" from our literature book.  This quiz is a combination of short answer and matching, and will be in the summative category, the part that is 75% of the overall grade.  You have 3 useful documents to help.  Good Luck!

• "Zebra" Plot Diagram
• "Zebra" Words to Know
• Making Inferences (WS29) 

Miercoles el 15 de octubre, vamos a tomar una prueba breve de la cuenta "Zebra" en nuestro libro de texto.  Esta prueba es un combinación de respuestas cortas y cuestionario correspondiente, y es en la categoria "sumativa".  Las sumativas son 75% de la marca en mi clase.  Ustedes tengan 3 documentos útiles para ayudar.  Buena Suerte!

Mr. Johnston's Video/Photo of the Week

Most weeks, Mr. Johnston picks a video or photo of the week.  These can be funny, serious, or downright amazing.  Here is an example:

Assignment Log & Documents

If you are trying to keep track of which assignments we have completed in class, look on the upper right side toolbar for "Helpful Links" and click on the Assignment Log link.  This link will take you to a Google Document version of our current assignment log. Also in the "Helpful Links" section is a link for documents, in case you can't remember what a document looks like, or need to print yourself a new copy.  I hope this makes tracking English classwork a little bit easier!

Si esta siguiendo de que tarea hemos completado en nuestra clase, busca al lado derecho por el menu llamado "Helpful Links" y elejir el link "Assignment Log."  Eso es una lista de la tarea hasta ahora.  Tambien en lo mismo menu, hay un selecion por documentos de tarea si hay causo necacita una copia nueva o recuerdo de que parece una tarea.  Espero que ustedes pueden encontrar que necacitan, y la vida es un poquito mas facil!