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Welcome Freshmen Class of 2012!

Welcome to our classroom blog! I am so happy that you made to our site. We will be blogging about books, research papers, projects, etc. throughout the year so please, familiarize yourself with our blog site. There are some great game links on our menu to the right and you can even check out the "Gallery Walk" presentations from last year's class. I've also posted a "Homework" link in case you need to double check an assignment. Have fun perusing the site!

English I Honors and Avid Classes

Thank you Ms. Hill and Ms. Roberson!!

Casey A.

Heather W.

Logan F.

Jessica K.

Carolina and Shaquesha

Jasmine and Shanice

Jamie S.

Chelsie and Alexis

Kaity B. and Curtis M.

Jodi, Erica, Courtney, Taylor

Brianna

Kalib, Kelvin, and Jarrett presenting to Mrs. Knowles and Harrison.

Kayla

Travis, Ryan, Larz

Lizzie and Starr

Matt and Andrew

Kristen and Kelcey

Amanda flies solo (just like Amelia).

Jesus, Ben, Austin, and Carl

Harrison discusses FDR

Charlie and Cameron (Charlie sewed the dress himself!)

Tyler, Ty, and Andrea on FDR

Spencer, Quantisha, Cameron, Skylar, and Jordan

Jermica uses the power point program!

Jessica

Leslie M. and Kimberly

Katie and Katlyn

Ashley

Josh and Ashton

Darryl and Zach - great job!

Amanda and Victoria explain the stock market crash.

Clothing from the 1930's - Nice job crew!

Miranda really knew her stuff about the Hoover Dam!

Breanna Shaun, and Reagan recreate a dust bowl!

Savannah and Julie - Music of the 1930's

Gallery Walk Photos!

Amelia Earhart - Researched by Alex Herring, Taylor Hussey, Veronica Nelson and Harlee Stanley

Vocabulary in TKAM

Okay class, how are you doing with the vocabulary packet? The words included in that packet are found in the first 11 chapters of the novel. Many of these words will be new to you so it is important that you make the right connections and study your packet. Remember, you have a quiz on them on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11th and12th of next week!

Reflection on the Research Paper and Gallery Walk

How would you rate this project in terms of difficulty? What was the hardest part? What was the easiest? What did you enjoy the most? Why? What did you learn about your topic, the process of writing a research paper, presenting to others, etc.? What did you think about the projects of others? Give them some feedback both constructive and otherwise - respectfully. Sign you first and last name at the end of your entry as some of us don't know your email user names.

Cool Classroom: Research Paper Help

Cool Classroom: Research Paper Help

Gallery Walk Through the Great Depression

Huge success! Students, you did an amazing job on your research projects. I'm very proud of you! I'll be posting pictures very soon!
Mrs. McI

What projects/groups were your favorite and why?

Research Paper Help

Check out the following links for database searches, MLA Citation help, etc.

Homework Help - What is going on in English I?

Month of February
Research Paper - The Great Depression
** Gallery Walk - Thursday and Friday, Feb. 28th and 29th
** Paper due dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 19th and 20th
finding sources
checking for credible sources
using databases
asking questions
topics/subtopics
note taking methods
cut and paste procedure
parenthetical documentation

pasting notes to rough draft

thesis statements
introductions

To Kill A Mockingbird novel request

Next week we will begin reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. As I only have one class set of books, I am asking that students purchase a copy, sign out a copy at the local library, or borrow a copy from someone you know. This would be a great help to managing our reading outside of class.

To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic novel published in 1960. Set in a small southern town during the Great Depression, it is a story of the human condition. It teaches lessons that one should never forget and reminds us to walk in the shoes of others before we judge them. As we become part of the story, we realize that while we are all different people, our character is what shapes us - it is what counts.Here are some great websites to check out as a supplement to the novel:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056592/

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/

http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-lee-harper.asp

What is a bildungsroman?

Hmmm.... strange word. What do you think it is? Where might you find the answer? Post your comments, guesses, ideas, and links to the correct answer here!

Need to improve your vocabulary? Check out this site!

Mrs. Vick let me know about this fun and charitable site where you can practice your vocabulary while donating rice to underdeveloped countries. Check it out - it is addicting!!

Mrs. McIntyre

http://www.freerice.com/