Several students have missing work for this 9 weeks. I would like to extend a chance to make up this work. At this point, unless you were absent, you must come and see me during team time for page numbers, questions, etc... I will not answer questions about missing work during class time. Please observe that not all assignments can be made up at this point. Assignments from the date 5/8/10 and on may be made up for credit. Please do not attempt to turn in any assignments that were due before this date.
Please see OnCourse for dates and assignment titles. Also, an assignment list is posted in class (as always) and your friends are the best resource for this makeup work. I will hand back all graded work on the 4th.
Parents, please note that I am sending progress reports home today and tomorrow. Any grade that is lower than a C must be returned with a parent signature.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and a super 4-day weekend!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Special Note
Updated grades, appearing online, will be delayed until Monday afternoon due to complications with OnCourse. Parents should expect to see a class progress report come home on Tuesday (A-Day classes) and Wednesday (B-Day classes). Those with a C or below will be required to have a parent signature.
Students,
I'm sure you will all do very well on the EOC without my praise, however I must say that this year has been a wonderful example of your dedication to Language Arts. English Literature is forever evolving and changing. I am glad to see that those students who have struggled in the past have, hopefully, found an interest in some form of literary analysis. Remember: Literature is a puzzle that offers unlimited answers. It is a process that, although challenging, will eventually give you the ability to judge and critique film, music, and literature from your individual perspective. We study the foundations of these elements in order to utilize them in our daily lives.
Open your minds... clean out the dust... and take a stand when something is important to you!
Students,
I'm sure you will all do very well on the EOC without my praise, however I must say that this year has been a wonderful example of your dedication to Language Arts. English Literature is forever evolving and changing. I am glad to see that those students who have struggled in the past have, hopefully, found an interest in some form of literary analysis. Remember: Literature is a puzzle that offers unlimited answers. It is a process that, although challenging, will eventually give you the ability to judge and critique film, music, and literature from your individual perspective. We study the foundations of these elements in order to utilize them in our daily lives.
Open your minds... clean out the dust... and take a stand when something is important to you!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Beginning of the End
Students and Parents,
As we are heading into the final few days of school, there are a few reminders I would like to post in order to assure that all students earn the grades they deserve!
1. Assignment Log - An assignment log is currently posted in class with updated assignments. Students, if you have a zero on an assignment currently, please check the log in order to finish this. (Full Credit until Friday and Half Credit until the end of final exams). After the end of final exams NO late work will be accepted unless a documented reason is present.
2. Drama Club has ended and will not resume until next year! Thank you all for your continued support!
3. Parents, you will see completed updates on all grades as early as Saturday evening.
4. Finally, I STILL have not had all students turn in the 50 point district writing revision. Parents, please check oncourse to ensure that your student has completed and turned in this assignment. It is our ONLY test grade besides the final exam this quarter! VERY IMPORTANT!
Other than those issues, please feel free to email me if any questions come up! This is open to students and parents! NO question is a stupid question! stlaurep@duvalschools.org
This has been an amazing year and it has been a pleasure having each and every student in my class! You make teaching something to be proud of!
As we are heading into the final few days of school, there are a few reminders I would like to post in order to assure that all students earn the grades they deserve!
1. Assignment Log - An assignment log is currently posted in class with updated assignments. Students, if you have a zero on an assignment currently, please check the log in order to finish this. (Full Credit until Friday and Half Credit until the end of final exams). After the end of final exams NO late work will be accepted unless a documented reason is present.
2. Drama Club has ended and will not resume until next year! Thank you all for your continued support!
3. Parents, you will see completed updates on all grades as early as Saturday evening.
4. Finally, I STILL have not had all students turn in the 50 point district writing revision. Parents, please check oncourse to ensure that your student has completed and turned in this assignment. It is our ONLY test grade besides the final exam this quarter! VERY IMPORTANT!
Other than those issues, please feel free to email me if any questions come up! This is open to students and parents! NO question is a stupid question! stlaurep@duvalschools.org
This has been an amazing year and it has been a pleasure having each and every student in my class! You make teaching something to be proud of!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Before Spring-ing into Break...
-Progress Reports for ELA classes only will be given out Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Parents should be looking for these papers. It is required that parents sign C grades or lower. All reports will be kept on file and any makeup assignments will be given out these days. Students are responsible for completing all makeup work by Monday March 29th. (this is also the final due date for any extra credit) If a student fails to complete any missing work by this date the grade will stand for the report card. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
-The homework assignment for Eleanor Roosevelt is as follows:
Take one article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml#ap
and discuss (in one page) how it impacts:
1.you
2.your world (school, family, community)
3.the world at large (US, Europe, etc...)
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
-The homework assignment for Eleanor Roosevelt is as follows:
Take one article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml#ap
and discuss (in one page) how it impacts:
1.you
2.your world (school, family, community)
3.the world at large (US, Europe, etc...)
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Extra Credit
Parents and Students,
The extra credit for our third nine-weeks is a two part assignment. Please be advised that students must see the film in theaters, however there is no difference between the IMAX and Standard versions of this film.
Part 1:
Go see the movie Alice in Wonderland. Save the ticket... you will turn it in.
Part 2:
Type one full page, double spaced, explaining the director's (Tim Burton) use of tone in this film version. What mood is he trying get you to feel? What is his purpose for re-imagining the world of Alice?
The extra credit for our third nine-weeks is a two part assignment. Please be advised that students must see the film in theaters, however there is no difference between the IMAX and Standard versions of this film.
Part 1:
Go see the movie Alice in Wonderland. Save the ticket... you will turn it in.
Part 2:
Type one full page, double spaced, explaining the director's (Tim Burton) use of tone in this film version. What mood is he trying get you to feel? What is his purpose for re-imagining the world of Alice?
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Week Before FCAT
The time has come! FCAT is only a week away and to kick off the start of this very exciting week our class will be completing two activities that will allow students to know the secrets behind FCAT questions! This will hopefully aid in vocabulary, general test taking skills, AND allow a bit of creativity. Parents should be informed that homework will be reading a current novel and mini-homework assignments will be given to spark the at-home reading assignments. The first one was given Friday and this will extend to today's A-Day classes:
1. Read 20 pages in your novel and write one paragraph outlining the main idea of the passage.
2. The second assignment for Tuesday and Wednesday is to read an additional 20 pages and discuss the Tone of the novel so far. This can be in the form of any note style that is comfortable to them and must quote at least 4 sections of text.
In other news, during FCAT testing students will be assigned no homework for that week, however Compass Odyssey will be required. One hour of new work will be due by Friday of next week. Parents, if your child is still having trouble logging on at home encourage them to stop by Ms. Putnal's computer lab to figure this situation out! No child should be without this very important login!
Extra Credit will be posted on Thursday evening. Students are to view the film Alice in Wonderland (the current production by Tim Burton). Assignment information will be available at the end of this week. This is extra credit only and is not an official requirement.
1. Read 20 pages in your novel and write one paragraph outlining the main idea of the passage.
2. The second assignment for Tuesday and Wednesday is to read an additional 20 pages and discuss the Tone of the novel so far. This can be in the form of any note style that is comfortable to them and must quote at least 4 sections of text.
In other news, during FCAT testing students will be assigned no homework for that week, however Compass Odyssey will be required. One hour of new work will be due by Friday of next week. Parents, if your child is still having trouble logging on at home encourage them to stop by Ms. Putnal's computer lab to figure this situation out! No child should be without this very important login!
Extra Credit will be posted on Thursday evening. Students are to view the film Alice in Wonderland (the current production by Tim Burton). Assignment information will be available at the end of this week. This is extra credit only and is not an official requirement.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
3rd Nine Weeks
**NEW Progress Reports will go out Monday and Tuesday with all updated assignments (those who are not currently passing will be required to have reports signed.) If I do not receive these reports back signed I will contact parents**
Dear Parents and Students,
As progress reports are being issues I want to leave some careful reminders here about your grades so far. Please be informed that the Vocabulary quiz and Essay # 3 grades are not on the reports yet. If these two items were completed they should help to bring up some of those missed grades. Also, an assignment log will be present in the classroom today. This log will have ALL assignments posted so far. Assignments that can be made up for half credit are marked and, as always, if you are absent please check the log the next time you are in my class to make up any missed work.
As we struggle through the second half of the year, please be warned that missing work will result in a lower grade. Students who do not complete assignments will not be excused due to simply choosing not to do the assignments. Please be warned that grade recovery is not for students who do nothing in class. We reserve this privilege for those students who are struggling with the material. As always, if you have any questions please email me. I am happy to address any issue.
Students, please do not email me with requests to walk you through assignments that you were here for. This is an insult and such emails will not be answered. Use the assignment log in class and your peers. Of course this does not apply to those who were absent.
Dear Parents and Students,
As progress reports are being issues I want to leave some careful reminders here about your grades so far. Please be informed that the Vocabulary quiz and Essay # 3 grades are not on the reports yet. If these two items were completed they should help to bring up some of those missed grades. Also, an assignment log will be present in the classroom today. This log will have ALL assignments posted so far. Assignments that can be made up for half credit are marked and, as always, if you are absent please check the log the next time you are in my class to make up any missed work.
As we struggle through the second half of the year, please be warned that missing work will result in a lower grade. Students who do not complete assignments will not be excused due to simply choosing not to do the assignments. Please be warned that grade recovery is not for students who do nothing in class. We reserve this privilege for those students who are struggling with the material. As always, if you have any questions please email me. I am happy to address any issue.
Students, please do not email me with requests to walk you through assignments that you were here for. This is an insult and such emails will not be answered. Use the assignment log in class and your peers. Of course this does not apply to those who were absent.
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