Huling's Homework

Cal Young Middle School - Homework and Announcements

Language Arts:

    CW - Read Stave Two - A Christmas Carol
          - discuss symbolism -  show examples
          -story strip -  list examples of symbolism
                      and questions
          HW - finish reading Stave Two over weekend
   
                   Brainstorm poem ideas -  (ex: wintry scenes, holiday
                      themes, childhood memories,  wishful thinking,
                       global/universal wishes, etc..)
                      Bring ideas to class on Monday


Social Studies:

    Test- Article II
          Students who have tested need to work on presidential
          research.
    HW - finish research and bring notes to class on Monday


                       GO  DUCKS!!!!!     
      

by: huling_p at 11/30/07 17:40 | link |

NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY     •••••••••••      TEACHER-PARENT CONFERENCES


Language Arts: 
    A Christmas Carol 
     Go over vocabulary from Stave One
      CW - Comp ws
          Correct in class
     Hw - start reading Stave Two


Social Studies:

    CW- review presidential cabinet and duties
          Quiz - turn in at end of class

    Read my blog on Thursday about the test- Article II
       be ready on Friday for the test
       have presidential notes ready to turn in (if not already done)

by: huling_p at 11/28/07 18:23 | link |

Language Arts:

    Turn in story pyramids -

    Introduction to Charles Dickens
       and Christmas Carol
    Assign orange lit books to each student
            Read Stave One -  keep story strip
             story strip example - see Pinocchio
    Bring all materials to class tomorrow

Social Studies_

    H.O. -  Article II - test planner  (optional)
       WS-  Electoral College
          (see link at left for help)

    Hand in presidential research notes for approval-
       due - asap!

    Test - Friday -  Nov. 30th (note the change of day)
             -covers Article II

by: huling_p at 11/26/07 13:34 | link |

Language Arts:

    Final scene of Young Frankenstein - performance
       Discuss how the descriptors, conflicts, and resolution rise
       along the plot line.

    Story Pyramid -  CW
       see example on the overhead
       plan out your story line-
       use extended vocabulary - see
          dictionary/thesaurus link at left
       Due - Monday  (11-26)

Social Studies-

    Test - next Wednesday  (11-28)
       covers Article II  (president, electoral college and
          cabinet)  
    **study some this weekend

    CyberSearch -  Thanksgiving History
       CW - research and answer prompts
             concentrate on a succinct string of cue words
             Due today

    HW - finish your presidential planner research
          bring to class next week for teacher approval
          If you need to come in early/late/at lunch to work
                let me know.  We'll arrange times.

                Happy Thanksgiving to all 

by: huling_p at 11/21/07 15:30 | link |

Language Arts:

    -video    Young Frankenstein
       what makes a monster?

Social Studies:

    Work Day -  presidential planner
       -get teacher approval to move on
       -H.O. -  template for project A
    HW - continue research and notes
       -all notes due Monday  (11-26)

    Test-  Wednesday  (11-28)  Article II-
          Executive Branch

by: huling_p at 11/20/07 15:52 | link |

Language Arts:

    Comparison of versions:  play/original screenplay/modern version
       •setting
       •conflict
       •main characters

    Vocabulary:
       •parody
       •spoof
       •humor-  examples

Social Studies:

    Work day -  continue on computers/take notes
       -use presidential planner
       -set up folder on your computer (Students file) for prez
    HW-  continue research and notes
          -notes due Wednesday

by: huling_p at 11/19/07 13:32 | link |

Midterm Grades -  handed out last Tuesday for parents' signatures.
       Please call/email if you would like another copy.


Language Arts:

    Frankenstein:  finish video - compare versions
       Discuss technology and character development

    CW -  crossword puzzle - due at end of period
          -vocabulary and literary terms from our story  (O.Henry)


Social Studies:

    CW -  presidential research
          -use your planner and take notes as you go
          -record your url's  and books for later reference

    HW - continue the research as you can - classtime is limited
          for research.
          Your planner must be approved by me before you can move
          on to the next part of the project.

            Have a great weekend!

by: huling_p at 11/16/07 10:38 | link |

Language Arts:

    Video - "Ransom of Red Chief"

    Work on ws - vocabulary due tomorrow
       Have the comp sheet ready to correct


Social Studies:

    Continue work/research on the Executive Branch - Article II
       Finish The President ws - due Friday
       Use computers for ongoing reseach

    Read - Book 4 -  The New Nation
       -George Washington
       -Money systems
       -Washington, D.C.

Signed Midterm Grades - due asap

by: huling_p at 11/14/07 19:21 | link |

Midterm Grades - get signed and return

Language Arts:

    Read "Ransom of Red Chief" by O.Henry

    Discussion of kidnapping - history, emotions,
       Stockholm Syndrome, etc...

    H.O. - Comp ws - work on today - due Wednesday
          Vocab ws - due Thursday

Social Studies:

    Introduction to Article II-  Executive Branch
       H.O.  Executive Branch - fill in study sheet - due Thursday
                Executive - cabinent descriptions
               
       Read- Creating America - Article II
          Discuss points of the constitution

    New links:  See the two new web sites for studying presidents
       1.  go to Cal Young Library and choose:

       2.  World Book Advanced -
              Username-  worldbook
              Password -  eugene4j

       3.  Facts on File American History Online
             User -  cal
             Password - young

    See the links at the left side - have fun!   

Remember to return signed grade sheets. I'll talk with
    you about any grades when I return.

by: huling_p at 11/13/07 18:32 | link |

Language Arts:

    Finish product presentations-

    Frankenstein - discuss elements of literature
       -antagonist
       -protagonist
       -conflict
       -exposition

    No homework - enjoy the weekend! 

Social Studies:

    Work on Article I - Section 1-3
       computers - research our current congressional leaders
     HW- finish through page 39 (Sections 4-6) for Tuesday

    Make-up tests for absent students - see me for date and time

    Handback- timelines and protest posters
       classes 3-4-5 - look over your scored tests and handback

                   Have a great 4 day break! 

by: huling_p at 11/08/07 18:08 | link |

Language Arts:

    Product presentations - continue
       share audio advertisement
       last of class goes tomorrow

Social Studies:

    Test today - Article I

    H.O.  Article I, Section 7
      
    Continue to finish earlier pages
    Complete through page 33 for tomorrow

No School Friday      11-9
    Midterm Grading Day

by: huling_p at 11/07/07 16:46 | link |

Language Arts:

    Product presentations - continue
       Display posters and play "radio ads"
       Others go tomorrow

Social Studies:

    H.O. -  1.  Impeachment articles
                2.  Powers Denied Congress/Crossword puzzle
          Class discussion of impeachment

       Test - tomorrow - Article I - Legislative Branch
            

by: huling_p at 11/06/07 16:33 | link |

Language Arts:

    Turn in extra credit assignment - "The Inn of Lost Time"

    Present product designs and ads  (sound bites)
       -be ready to go tomorrow is you have yet to present


Social Studies:

    Turn in extra credit - Time Zones

    Constitutional Notebooks- work on Article I - Sections 1-3
       -use computers to find our reps, senators, and other congressional information
       HW- finish through problem #13 - bring tomorrow

    H.O.  Article I Review -  answer for test practice - keep in your CN
       -study for your test - Legislative Branch - this Wednesday  (11-7)

by: huling_p at 11/05/07 16:54 | link |

Language Arts:
    Product presentations-  continue on Monday
       8:30 am - room open for taping ads  (Monday)
       Bring all products, posters, ads, etc.. to class

    Extra Credit -  Read  "The Inn of Lost Time" 
       -check out orange lit book
       -comprehension worksheet due Monday (11-5)
       -vocabulary worksheet (optional) also due Monday

Social Studies:
       ws- Congress at Work
          -go over information and find resources
          -HW- finish this ws for Monday

    Extra Credit -  World Time Zones  ws
       due Monday   (11-5)

    Test -  Legislative Branch -  Wednesday  (11-7)
       use your study cards and completed work for study

      GO   DUCKS!         GO   DUCKS!         GO   DUCKS!  

by: huling_p at 11/02/07 11:25 | link |

Language Arts:

    Frankenstein - finish the play
       discuss themes and ideas
       short video example

    Bring products/ads/posters/ etc.. to class tomorrow
       presentations begin

Social Studies:

    H.O.   Constitution index - glossary - study cards
       CW- Powers of Congress -  pg 237-38
        HW - Congress at Work  ws -  due Friday
                   -10 minutes for final details in class tomorrow

    Note:  three Constitution links have been added - Check them out

    Test - Article I -  Wednesday  (11-7)

by: huling_p at 11/01/07 14:50 | link |