English 9 - Mrs. Allen

Baby Picture Assignment

DAllen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:20:48 -0800

Using your best writing skills, write captions that match pictures on a poster you will create. Make certain that you use $5.00 words and have perfect spelling. Submit a separate piece of paper so I can grade the captions without red marks on your poster! Make it colorful and attractive.

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Test over Inherit the Wind

DAllen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:17:32 -0800

You will have a test over the play, Inherit the Wind, next Monday, November 24.

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Vocab lesson 11 & 12

DAllen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:15:26 -0800

Quiz over two lessons this time--lessons 11 & 12. Homework is still due Wednesday, 11/19 but the quiz is next Tuesday before break.

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Inherit the Wind

DAllen — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:29:52 -0800

We will begin reading the play, Inherit the Wind. You will have something to read or do daily. It is not hard nor difficult reading. We will also have quizzes as we progress through the play. As we read, I will announce the quiz info in class.

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Vocab 9 & 10 Quiz

DAllen — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:28:16 -0800

The vocab quiz will be over two lessons this week, 9 & 10.

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Vocab 10

DAllen — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:27:04 -0800

Vocab 10 is assigned. Homework is due on Wednesday.

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Vocab 9 Quiz

DAllen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:54:51 -0700

We will take the quiz over lesson 9 on Friday, November 7. Spell all the words, and be prepared to define two words from the lesson.

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Inherit the Wind

DAllen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:53:24 -0700

We will begin the background information on the play, Inherit the Wind. Then, Thursday, November 6, the book will be distributed and we will begin reading it.

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Verbal Test

DAllen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:51:43 -0700

Verbal Test. We will briefly review the grammar unit on Tuesday. Know the definitions of all parts of speech, just as we have done in class. You will also need to be able to circle and underline and identify the usage of gerunds, participles and infinitives.

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Vocab 9 homework

DAllen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:48:25 -0700

Vocab 9 is assigned and due on Wednesday. It is very likely that we will not correct it until Thursday.

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Reading Buddy Signature

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:29:14 -0700

Your reading buddy signature is due Monday, November 3, 2008. This is the agreement between you and your buddy and is not the formal paper that is due.

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Reading Buddy # 2

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:26:50 -0700

Our second reading buddy of the school year will be due the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. If you plan on leaving school before Thanksgiving break, make sure you submit the paper before you leave. I will accept the note/email/ conversation response from your buddy up to Monday, December 1, 2008.

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Grammar Test on Verbals

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:23:12 -0700

You will need to know the definitions of verbals, gerunds, participles and infinitives. You will need to be able to underline and circle and identify the various parts of speech just as we did in class. Review your worksheets for best results!

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Vocab test--lessons 7 & 8

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:20:41 -0700

Vocab test covers 7 & 8. Know the spelling from 8 and 2 words will be selected from 7. You will also have to write out the definitions for two words from 8. The second part of the test covers all the words in multiple choice fashion.

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Vocab 8

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:18:05 -0700

Do the worksheet for chapter 8--due on Wednesday.

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Vocab 8

DAllen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:17:58 -0700

Do the worksheet for chapter 8--due on Wednesday.

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Vocab

DAllen — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:30:33 -0700

There will be no vocabulary homework this week. We will begin with lesson 7 next Monday, October 20.

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Short Story Essay Test

DAllen — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:04:30 -0700

Read the short story, "The Devil and Tom Walker." Examine the sample questions. You will have four questions to answer from that bank. Each question is worth 25 points, be sure to highlight a quote which needs to be in each answer.Type it and double space your answer. There is no additional class time given for this test.

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Blogging for English 9

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:57:35 -0700

This assignment has due dates as we progress. Read the assigned short stories and respond to the questions that are posed. Website is on home page of class site.

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Blogging for English 9

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:57:26 -0700

This assignment has due dates as we progress. Read the assigned short stories and respond to the questions that are posed. Website is on home page of class site.

English 9 - Mrs. Allen

Vocab Test--Lessons 3 & 4

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:45:52 -0700

You will have a spelling test over lesson 4 and two words from lesson 3. Define two words from lesson 4. You will have a multiple choice test on the definitions from lessons 3 & 4.

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Vocab 4 homework

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:43:52 -0700

Vocab 4 homework is due on Wednesday!

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Vocab 4 homework

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:43:49 -0700

Vocab 4 homework is due on Wednesday!

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Reading Buddy

DAllen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:42:14 -0700

Read a book with an adult. Have a 20-minute discussion. Have your buddy email or write me a note saying you have discussed your book. You write the paper following the guidelines given in class. Briefly, write a summary and reason for selecting a the book. Also respond to WWJS in the second paragraph.

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Short Stories

DAllen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:54:51 -0700

During this month we will read approximately 2 stories to week. The routine will be to read a story, take a reading check quiz, answer questions regarding the story and participate in a discussion.

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Hair Day

DAllen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:53:41 -0700

You need to write 6-7 well-crafted sentences about your bad hair day. Use $5.00 words. It needs to be typed, double-spaced in 12 point, Arial or Times-Roman. Extra credit for an attached picture or one that you have recreated. Make this your best writing.

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Vocab Homework

DAllen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:50:54 -0700

This is an ongoing assignment and is always introduced on Monday, homework due on Wednesday with the quiz on Friday. Every other week is a cumulative quiz covering the lesson from the preceding week.

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Most Dangerous Game

DAllen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:26:05 -0700

Read the story, The Most Dangerous Game, in your lit books. You will be given class time to read it--finish it for Friday. You will probably be given a reading check on Friday. Worksheet will follow the story and be due on Monday 9/8/08.

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Short Story Terms Quiz

DAllen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:22:28 -0700

There is a quiz on Wednesday, 9/3/08 that will cover all the short story terms Make certain to know how to spell all the terms as well as their full definitions.

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Vocab 1

DAllen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:20:09 -0700

Vocabulary Lesson 1 is assigned for completion tomorrow, 9/3/08. The quiz over these words is Friday 9/5/08. There are 10 words to spell and 2 words to define. You do not know which words I will choose for your class. There are flashcards in the back of your vocab book which may help you in studying.

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Vocab 1

DAllen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:19:56 -0700

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Vocabulary Lesson 1

DAllen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:35:24 -0700

Vocab is a weekly assignment--make certain to stay on top of it. Vocab can make a difference between an excellent grade and an average grade.

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New School Year!

DAllen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:32:09 -0700

Welcome to English 9. I am glad you are here. I look forward to spending time with you as we study the literature and write together. I have been praying for you and our time together and I can't wait to see you face-to-face!