Ms. Fitzmaurice LAL Classes

6/18/10

2010-06-18T06:22:00.001-07:00

No Homework

6/17/10

2010-06-17T10:11:00.000-07:00

No homework

6/16/10

2010-06-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

No homework

6/15/10

2010-06-15T08:08:00.000-07:00

No homework

6/14/10

2010-06-14T10:26:00.001-07:00

no homework

6/9/10

2010-06-09T04:42:00.000-07:00

study your notes for a quiz on THE PEARL

Complete pages 140-141 in vocabulary book

6/8/10

2010-06-08T11:37:00.001-07:00

Study for your quiz on the novel THE PEARL

6/7/10

2010-06-07T06:20:00.001-07:00

Study for a quiz on The Pearl (look over your answers to the questions)

6/4/10

2010-06-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

Finish reading Chapter 6 and finish the questions for chapter 6 of THE PEARL (if you did not do so in class today)

Do not do TASK 1 or TASK 2 as they are not homework assignments

homework 6/3/10

2010-06-03T05:05:00.000-07:00

Study for your vocabulary tests tomorrow

Complete the worksheet on expanding sentences

2010-06-02T04:46:00.001-07:00

Poetry Report is due Thursday

Voc. sentences should be complete

6/1/10

2010-06-01T07:18:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is your trip (prepare a bag lunch)

The only written work you have is for your poetry report that is due Thursday, June 3rd

However, if your group did not finish the Vocabulary sentences in class during the given time then it is your responsibility to finish them independently on your own for Thursday.

Test is on Friday

homework 5/28/10

2010-05-28T10:58:00.000-07:00

No homework over the weekend

If you missed class, complete the questions for chapter 5 , #1 & 2 only for THE PEARL

Vocabulary test is Friday next week

homework 5/27/10

2010-05-27T10:22:00.000-07:00

Retype poem with corrections and improvements

Voc. page 169

2010-05-25T06:28:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary-page 168

Poetry Wheel (just the wheel)

Read Chapter 4 and complete the questions (just notes, answers must be complete)

homework 5/24/10

2010-05-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary:Unit 15 - fill in your new words and highlight synonyms

Finish reading chapter 3 in THE PEARL and take notes as you read for the questions for chapter 3 as well as filling in your final thought

5/21/10

2010-05-21T04:56:00.000-07:00

There is a spelling and vocabulary test on Monday, so study for the test

Complete the questions for chapter 2 of THE PEARL (that were started in class)

Work on your poetry project which is due June 3rd

homework 5/19/10

2010-05-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary-study for test on Monday (unit 14)

Write a thank you letter to one of the visiting veterans (decorate it)

Mr. Haig Zotian Mr. Stephen Berberian

*Paris, France *Navy-Omaha Beach

*Served under General Eisenhower * D-Day Invasion

*Map Maker

Mrs. Bea Falk Haydu Mr. Robert Holtz

*WASP-Pilot *Commander of American Legion

*Congressional Medal of Honor

*Uniform in the Smithsonian

homework 5/18/10

2010-05-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

Voc. page 162 Test on Monday

THE PEARL 3 questions

2010-05-17T04:47:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary page 16o - sentences (answers only)

THE PEARL by John Steinbeck - read chapter one

Answer: What does the word success mean to you?

Do you think you are a success?

What might you learn about the word success by reading THE PEARL?

homework 5/14/10

2010-05-14T06:52:00.000-07:00

Complete your virtual tour of New Hampshire

You must attach your notes to your published copy of your project

The answers to each activity should be numbered and complete sentences used

You may used all complete sentences or you may use an introductory sentence followed by an outline format or bullet points

If you have a PC you may have trouble opening the Youtube video. In this case, put your curser on the URL bar and click. If open a video and get only a bunch of icons, hit control R and it should clear it. If you continue to have trouble, just bring a note from home saying what the problem was and you will be excused.

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Aa1b55NhUvGlZGZid3d4M3pfMTAzaHN0dDJ0aHI&hl=en

homework 5/12/10

2010-05-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary unit 13 fill-in the words and highlight the synonyms

Read your poetry books, make notations on separate paper regarding the poems you like and why you like them

homework 5/11/10

2010-05-11T07:32:00.001-07:00

Study for Voc. and Spelling test

Read your poetry books

homework 5/10/10

2010-05-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

Voc. page 156

OUR TOWN test is tomorrow-study

Voc. and Spelling test for Unit 13 is Wed.-study

Virtual Field Trip

2010-05-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

Go onto this link for the document. (Copy and Paste into the URL)

https://sites.google.com:443/a/fpks.org/mrsilkensen/virtual-trip-to-nh

homework 5/7/10

2010-05-07T05:23:00.000-07:00

Find a 2nd poetry book for Monday

Study for OUR TOWN test on Tuesday

Study for your spelling and vocabulary test Wednesday

homework 5/6/10

2010-05-07T05:22:00.000-07:00

Choose an 2nd poetry book

Voc page 155

homework 5/5/10

2010-05-05T04:56:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary page 153 and second set of original sentences

OUR TOWN study for quiz using study guide and KWL chart

homework 5/4/10

2010-05-04T05:14:00.000-07:00

Homework Slip due Friday, May 7th

Voc. Finish original sentences AND complete page 154 (syn. & ant.)

OUR TOWN: study for ACT III quiz on Thurs. PLUS review your lines for the read through

homework 5/3/10

2010-05-03T11:01:00.000-07:00

Voc. fill-in new words and highlight CC

Study for OUR TOWN quiz

homework 4/23/10

2010-04-23T06:51:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary & Spelling Test Monday do page 136 as a review

Study your lines for your role in the play-practice out loud (hopefully in front of someone)

homework 4/2210

2010-04-22T10:52:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary: page 135

OUR TOWN review your role and put stickums where there is pantomime

4/21/10

2010-04-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

Complete the review sheets for ACT II & III of OUR TOWN

Vocabulary: Do pages 134 and top of 135 (test Monday)

4/20/10

2010-04-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Review your partner's essay and fill out the evaluation form in the back of the packet

Finish the OUR TOWN review sheet for ACT I

Voc. fill-in Unit 12 words and highlight synonyms

4/19/10

2010-04-19T06:30:00.000-07:00

Write a Personal Narrative as practice for the NJASK

Use the prompt in your hand out

Time yourself 10 minutes for planning and 30 minutes for essay

Finish you essay if timer goes off and you are not done, just star the

point where the timer went off

4/16/10

2010-04-16T06:09:00.000-07:00

Cover New Book: OUR TOWN

homework 4/14/10

2010-04-15T06:31:00.000-07:00

Study for the vocabulary test

Complete the vocabulary words for OUR TOWN Act I

4/14/10

2010-04-14T11:23:00.000-07:00

Create a pantomine (15 seconds)

KWL Chart

10 original sentences for vocabualry

homework 4/13/10

2010-04-13T11:23:00.000-07:00

Type your rough draft (Narrative Essay) using double spacing.

Teacher conference tomorrow.

homework 4/12/10

2010-04-12T06:26:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary page 129 (if you did not finish it in class)

Read the story HUMAWEEPI, THE WARRIOR PRIEST and complete the Selection Test (pages 259-260)

homework 4/1/10

2010-04-01T09:45:00.000-07:00

No Homework-Enjoy your Spring break!

homework 3/31/10

2010-03-31T06:46:00.001-07:00

Vocabualary page 127

Narrative Essay (story)-type second draft (edit and revise)

homework 3/29/10

2010-03-29T06:01:00.000-07:00

Fill in the Vocabulary words for unit 11 (if you were absent)

Do the synonym and antonym page 128 in Voc.Bk.

Poems look great! Add a graphic of your choosing ( and make corrections if needed)

homework 3/25/10

2010-03-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

Paragraphing dialogue on the handout GRAMMAR IN ACTION WORKSHEET

Homework 3/2/10

2010-03-24T06:24:00.000-07:00

Read the story UTZEL AND HIS DAUGHTER, POVERTY

Highlight: theme, metaphors, symbols and write marginal notes about anything you may

question

homework 3/23/10

2010-03-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary - Do page 123 and identify the context clues on your partner's paper

Remember, you have your Spelling and Vocabulary test tomorrow

Homework 3/22/10

2010-03-22T11:43:00.001-07:00

Put ten Vocabulary words in orginal sentences using two context clues each (do not underline them)

homework 3/19/10

2010-03-19T11:03:00.000-07:00

Group performance self evaluations are to be completed at home and put into your Lit. Circle portfolio which is due on Monday.

Revise and organize your portfolio according to the table of contents given to you.

homework 3/18/10

2010-03-18T08:32:00.000-07:00

Study your study guide that you should have completed in school today. There will be a review session tomorrow morning at 7:20 AM for those that took one of the passes offered in class.

Organize your Literature Circle Jobs so we can check the order in class before you finalize your packet to be turned in on Monday.

homework 3/17/10

2010-03-17T06:55:00.000-07:00

Organize all assignments in Literature Circle Pocket Portfolio - You have until Monday to redo any assignment that you feel does not meet expectations for any reason

ANIMAL FARM TEST on Friday (after your review using study guide)

You are welcome to come in for help in the morning (remember to get a pass)

homework 3/16/10

2010-03-16T06:14:00.001-07:00

Vocabulary page 122

Literature Circle jobs for chapter 10

homework 3/15/10

2010-03-15T05:29:00.000-07:00

Vocabulary - page120 W/cc

ANIMAL FARM - type questions along with the answers to chapter 10 questions assigned to you

homework 3/12/10

2010-03-12T06:05:00.000-08:00

Answer all questions for chapter nine in ANIMAL FARM by elaborating your answers and typing them using the question as part of your answer.

For chapters eight and nine of ANIMAL FARM complete your new job (look at the rotation of jobs for your group if you have been absent). Your notes will be attached to your typed copy (unless you are the artist for your group).

homework 3/11/10

2010-03-11T05:59:00.001-08:00

Vocabulary - page 121

homework 3/10/10

2010-03-10T04:39:00.000-08:00

Finish last night's homework if you haven't already

homework 3/9/10

2010-03-09T08:51:00.001-08:00

Unit 10 Vocabulary - fill in words and highlight synonyms

homework 3/8/10

2010-03-08T05:54:00.001-08:00

Study for the test on grammar rules 1-5

homework 3/5/10

2010-03-05T09:42:00.000-08:00

Complete your Character Chart for Literary Circle (with the important secondary characters)

Complete your groups questions (after division of labor) for chapters 7-8

homework 3/3/10

2010-03-03T08:07:00.000-08:00

Study for grammar test on Friday (rules 1-5)

Write a sentence for each grammar rule (rule one will have 2 sentences)do not highlight or underline or box anything

Type Literature Circle work for chapters 5-6 and attach your notes to the back of it

Homework 3/2/10

2010-03-02T07:26:00.000-08:00

If you were on the trip, then work on your grammar review sheet (quiz tomorrow)

All members of Literature Circles have new jobs to do tonight

3/1/10

2010-03-01T11:20:00.000-08:00

Read Chapter 5 in ANIMAL FARM and type a summary of no less than 12 sentences

Study the 5 rules and examples for your grammar quiz on Wednesday for rules 3-4

Your grammar test on all the rules is Friday

homework 2/23/10

2010-02-23T10:00:00.001-08:00

Grammar Worksheet - make verb agree w/subject

ANIMAL FARM-Six Literary Terms-define each

2/22/10

2010-02-22T11:04:00.001-08:00

Study for Spelling and Vocabulary Tests

homework 2/19/10

2010-02-19T10:02:00.000-08:00

Study for Unit 9 Spelling and Voc. Tests

Review the Rules for subject/verb agreement (especially 3&4)

Complete your notes for questions 1-3 and type your answers

(also, be ready to discuss the other questions)

homework 2/16/10

2010-02-16T11:39:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary-page 103

Grammar-worksheet (review for quiz on commas and subject/verb agreement

Highlight important information in your ANIMAL FARM outline

homework 2/12/10

2010-02-12T09:44:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary-Page 102 synonyms and antonyms

Study your notes on comma rules and subject/verb agreement - quiz on Wednesday

homework 2/9/10

2010-02-09T11:16:00.000-08:00

Voc. P 101 w/cc

Grammar Worksheet-Subject/Verb Agreement

Essay-Revise last two paragraphs

homework 2/8/10

2010-02-08T07:49:00.001-08:00

Voc. Unit 9 Highlight the unfamiliar words and highlight the synonyms for your new words

Revise and Edit the first two paragraphs of your Explanatory Essay (from last Thursday)

homework 2/5/10

2010-02-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

Have your partner's explanatory essay (typed rough draft) ready to be returned to them on Monday if you have not already done so...other than that, no homework was assigned.

homework 2/4/10

2010-02-04T07:12:00.000-08:00

Explanatory Essay-Complete the evaluation of your partner's essay

Comma Review-give an example for part 1, then give an example of your own for part 2

homework 2/3/10

2010-02-03T10:29:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary and Spelling Test tomorrow

2nd Draft of Explanatory essay is due (typed)

homework 2/1/10

2010-02-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

Explanatory essay-time yourself (25 minutes)

Voc. Test Thursday

homework 1/22/10

2010-01-22T09:41:00.000-08:00

Vocabualry-Unit 8 -study words

Essay- use your partner's suggestions as well as the materials given to you in class to type your 2nd draft of your persuasive essay on school uniforms

Double space the draft and use 12 font

1/22/10

2010-01-22T04:48:00.000-08:00

Type your rough draft copy of your essay (this is also a rough draft)

homework 1/21/10

2010-01-20T12:26:00.000-08:00

Voc. P91-93 Fill in your new words, highlight the C/C and the synonyms

Essay 5 paragraphs-- 45 minutes only Write a letter in the friendly letter format to Mr. Majesky.

Convince him that school uniforms are a good idea.

homework 1/20/10

2010-01-20T04:58:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary: Highlight context clues in the sentences for the words you filled in on pages 91-93

Also, highlight synonyms on those pages

Essay: Write an essay in friendly letter format to Mr. Majeski. Explain that public schools are considering school uniforms and explain why you think this is a good idea.

homework 1/13/10

2010-01-13T08:19:00.000-08:00

Complete the vocabulary sentences started in class today. (either 1-10 or 11-20)

Remember props for play

homework 1/12/10

2010-01-12T06:31:00.000-08:00

Vocabulary page 89 answers only

Your voc. and spelling test is Thursday

homework 1/11/10

2010-01-11T07:13:00.000-08:00

Study your notes and your study guides for tomorrow's test on THE GIVER

Homework 1/7/10

2010-01-07T11:03:00.000-08:00

Voc. Sentences on pages 87-88 W/CC

Questions for THE GIVER Chapters 22-23 No Typing-Hand write your answers on the sheet with the questions

Begin reviewing all your questions and answers from all the chapters for the final GIVER test

homework12/21/09

2009-12-21T08:39:00.000-08:00

Complete notes for questions for chapter 13 of THE GIVER then type your answers

homework12/16/09

2009-12-17T06:49:00.000-08:00

Voc. Study for Unit 6 Test
Complete worksheet for Chapters 10-11 in THE GIVER

homework12/16/09

2009-12-16T06:21:00.001-08:00

Voc. Sentences for Unit 6 1-10 or 1-2( depending upon your group)

Study for the Giver test

homework12/14/09

2009-12-14T10:15:00.000-08:00

Voc. page 68

Complete the set of questions you were given last week for chapters 7, 8 and 9

for the novel THE GIVER

homework12/2/09

2009-12-02T08:56:00.000-08:00

Finish project for Friday
Read Ch. 1 in THE GIVER

Homework12/1/09

2009-12-01T05:28:00.000-08:00

Study for Voc. Test and Spelling Test

Work on your Lois Lowry presentation which is due Friday

Homework11/20/09

2009-11-20T11:42:00.000-08:00

None
If you were absent and have the story you can work on the vocabulary and tabs (stick-ums)

homework11/18/09

2009-11-18T12:17:00.000-08:00

Review the worksheets from yesterday on Commas and Semicolons

Do the self assessment tonight

Study your vocabulary words (test Dec. 1st)

Homework11/16/09

2009-11-16T16:43:00.000-08:00

Publish Poem

Write Letter and Decorate it

homework11/11/09

2009-11-11T09:42:00.000-08:00

Unit 5 Voc. do the fill-ins and context clues for pages 58-60

homework11/4/09

2009-11-04T09:39:00.000-08:00

Study for your voc. test on Tuesday the 10th

homework11/3/09

2009-11-04T09:38:00.000-08:00

Voc. p 57

Worksheet: pronouns

homework11/2/09

2009-11-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

Study for Voc. Tests next week, Tues. 11/10/09

Bring your library book to class tomorrow

Do page 54 & top of 55 in your vocabulary book

Complete the Common & Proper Noun Worksheet

homework10/30/09

2009-10-30T09:57:00.001-07:00

No homework...have a safe Halloween!

homework10/29/09

2009-10-29T09:35:00.001-07:00

None tonight or tomorrow

homeworkd 10/23/09

2009-10-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

None Enjoy your weekend!

homeworkd 10/22/09

2009-10-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

Voc. Study for test

Finish reading Rikki Tikki Tavi and do page one of the worksheet packet

homeworkd 10/22/09

2009-10-21T06:27:00.000-07:00

Voc. page 40

Rikki Tikki Tavi - (6) Voc. words-define each

homeworkd 10/20/09

2009-10-20T10:37:00.000-07:00

Voc. page 38 (1-20)

Worksheet: Interjections ( 1-10)

Worksheet: Gerunds, Participles, Prepositions & Infinitives (1-5)

2009-10-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

Write 4 sentences for each: Gerund, Infinitive, participal, preposition

Circle the word and underline the phrase

Study your prepositions