Author: Mr. Chase

I’m ready for a productive Wednesday!

Homework: Write two similes, two metaphors and two examples of personification.

Today we have 4 tasks to complete:

Task 1: Essential Information No. 39
Task 2: Whirligig
Task 3: Figurative Language Notes For link to notes, click here.
Task 4: Essay Planning

Task 1: Please write No. 39 in section 4 of your binder.

No. 39 Encourage those around you to do their best.

Task 2: What has happened so far in Whirligig? What do you think will happen?
Listen as we find out more.

Task 3: Please take out a piece of paper and copy down the notes I write on the board concerning figurative language. Pay close attention because these are key to successfully completing your homework tonight.

Task 4: Please take out your planning sheet so that we can work through the process together.

Welcome Back!
I missed you while I was away.

Homework: Write the definition of “idiom” on a piece of notebook paper.

Today, we have four tasks to complete.

Task 1: Essential Information No. 38.
Task 2: Journal Entry (12 Minutes)
Task 3: Continue/complete reverse planning.
Task 4: Debrief

Task 1: Please write No. 38 in section 4 of your binder:

No. 38 Maintain your integrity no matter what happens.
* Look up “integrity” in the dictionary.

Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your comp books for 12 minutes.

Prompt: The way a class behaves while in the care of a substitute teacher is a reflection of the level of respect they have for themselves, their daily classroom teacher, their school and their upbringing. When a substitute is present, students should ask themselves, “Am I doing what my teacher would expect of me?”, “Am I showing respect for everyone involved?”, “Am I doing the best I can?” With all of this in mind, take 12 minutes to write on your behavior and the behavior of your classmates while I was away Friday and Monday. Include the concepts of integrity and respect in your writings. Be honest and fair with your writing.

Task 3: Planning and drafting of essays. (Mr. Chase will lead instruction and begin drafting process.)

Task 4: Discussion of process, thoughts on class.

Welcome Back To Class!

Homework: Bring book or periodical to read after diagnostic test tomorrow.

Remember: This class is open to those who come ready to learn.

Today, we have tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information
Task 2: Respond to prompt
Task 3: Class discussion
Task 4: Intro. Paragraphs

Task 1: Please take out your binders and write today’s essential information in Section 4.
No. 35 When someone else is speaking, think to yourself, “What I have to say is important, but what you have to say is more so.”

Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your composition book for 12 minutes. This should be 12 minutes of uninterrupted writing time.

Prompt: The state writing assessment test puts pressure on students and their teachers. On the other hand, student writing all over the country has improved since this test has been implemented. What is your opinion on the matter? Should there be a state writing assessment test, or should this particular test be eliminated? Write to convince your state of your opinion on whether there should or should not be a state writing assessment test.

Task 3: When time is called for Task 2, be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the class. Make certain you have included extensions and elaborations to support your answers.

Task 4: Please take out a piece of paper and prepare to take brief notes on intro. paragraphs.

Welcome Back!

Today’s continuing goal: Generate a written draft for a specific purpose and audience.

Today, we have three tasks to complete:

Task 1: Essential Information (3 min.)
Task 2: Whirligig (15 min.)
Task 3: Zip Zap Zop (10 min.)
Task 4: Introduction paragraphs (17 min.)

Task 1: Please write the following information in Section 4 of your binders:
No. 34 Do not tell others to “shut up,” “be quiet” or the like.

Task 2: Listen as we catch up on the events of Whirligig.

Task 3: Please stand in a circle in the middle of the room and wait for further instructions.

Task 4: Please take out the introductory paragraphs you wrote last night to go along with your “Pledge” essays and wait for further instructions.

Let’s have a strong Tuesday!

Special Note: Again, today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct location with the correct name so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.

Homework: Write an introductory paragraph to your “Pledge” essay.

We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Introductory paragraph notes
Task 4: Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay

Task 1: Copy the Essential Information from today into Section 4 of your binder.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
No. 33 Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.

Prompt: Suppose you have been appointed to a neighborhood improvement committee. You must make recommendations on ways to make your neighborhood a better place to live. Think about some changes you would like to make in your neighborhood. Write an essay to inform your reader of changes you would recommend to improve your neighborhood and why these changes are important.

Save your response as “Last Name” 10-4. My file would be saved as Chase 10-4. Please save your file in this class period’s folder in the folder marked “10-4-05 Prompt.”Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.

Task 3:
When time is called, please close your computer, take out a blank piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil.
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday’s online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.

Task 4:
If you did not complete it Monday, please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Create a new MS Word file or open the file you created yesterday and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as “LAST NAME” Pledge. My file would look like this “Chase Pledge.” Please save your file in this period’s folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.

Ending task:
If you have extra time today, you may log in to Quizstar and complete your writing quiz. Click here for Quizstar.

Good Day and Welcome Back!

I’m glad you’re here today.

Special Note: Today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct space so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.

Homework: Think of everything you know about introductory paragraphs. (Please write this in your agenda.)

We have four tasks to perform today:

Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Completing Online Quiz
Task 4: Reviewing Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay

Task 1:
No. 29 We will decide to make the best choices.
No. 30 Never cut in line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say or do anything about it. It’s not worth it; just let me know what happened.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.

Prompt: Parents, courts, and cities often impose curfews on teenagers. What do you think of curfews? Are they helpful in saving lives and keeping teenagers out of trouble, or are they just another insult to responsible teenagers? Write to explain your position.

Save your response as “Last Name” 10-3. My file would be saved as Chase 10-3. Please save your file in this class period’s folder in the folder marked “10-3-05 Prompt.”
Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.

Task 3:
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday’s online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.

Task 4:
Please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Create a new MS Word file and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as “LAST NAME” Pledge. My file would look like this “Chase Pledge.” Please save your file in this period’s folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.

Ending task:
Post a comment to this blog explaining whether or not you think the country should continue to spend money on exploring space.

Welcome to Class!

I’m glad you’re here today.

Today we will accomplish the following goals:
1. Write No. 31.
2. Written response to a prompt for 11 minutes.
3. Completion and mastery of an online writing quiz.

If there is time, additional activities have been prepared.

Task 1

Please write the following in section 4 of your binder:
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer all questions the guests may have.

Task 2

Please read the prompt below and respond as a comment to this blog posting. If you have questions on how to do that, I will model it for the entire class.

Prompt: Much has been written about the negative effects of television on young people. Are all television shows bad for children? Write for 11 minutes describing a show you feel has a positive impact on today’s teens and explain how the show could be helpful.

When time is called, we will move on to Task 3.

Task 3

Today we will be taking an online quiz. You must work on your own to complete the quiz. To log in, click here. I have your usernames and passwords and will come around with them. You have two tries to master the quiz. You may not use your notes. I know you have been paying attention and should do a great job with this!

Greetings!

Today we will be discussing “ethics.”

Task 1
Work with your table partner to come up with a conclusion and action decision based on one of the ethical scenarios below. Write your response and make sure you back up your conclusions and decisions with reasons why you chose that answer.

1. A younger brother comes to you, telling you that another child in the neighborhood has been picking on him, calling him names, etc. He wants you to right the wrong. What do you do?
2. You are working on a school project in a group. One of your members refuses to do his or her part in the project. What do you do?
3. There is a gang of girls in the rest room, smoking. This is against school rules. These are pretty tough girls who are known to “get back” at people who “rat” on them. What do you do?
4. One of your friends has not prepared well for the test today, and you have. The friend would like to copy your answers. What do you do?

When I call time, we will discuss this as a class. Be prepared to explain your scenario, your choices and your reasons.

Task 2
Class discussion of basic values.

Task 3
Read the article linked below. As you read, on a piece of notebook paper, take notes of the main ideas, definitions and important details from the article. You may work with your table partner.
Link

Task 4
Use the information we have uncovered in class to complete the student worksheet. Find the worksheet in the Worksheets folder under “Chase” on the server. When you have finished, save it in your class period’s folder as: “last name ethics sheet.”

Good day! Welcome back to class.

For today’s lesson, you have three tasks to complete:

Finish typing your 3 Adjectives Essay. (15 minutes)
Continue examining verbs. (15 minutes)
Show what you know about verbs. (5 minutes)
Explore a current event and identify main idea and supporting details. (10 minutes)

First, please take out your AGENDA and write TODAY’S HOMEWORK:
Give one high-grade compliment.

TASK 1
Please open you’re your 3 Adjective Essay and finish typing it into the file.
If you do not finish typing your essay in the time given during class, post a comment to the blog telling me your Name and a Time when you will be able to come in BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, or DURING LUNCH to finish typing it. If you would like to borrow a disk and finish typing it at home, you should tell me that as well.

TASK 2.1
Please open one of the English books on your table to page 142.
Read the book’s explanation of action and being verbs.
On a piece of notebook paper, write down the parts of the explanation that are important to know about verbs.
You may work with the partner at your table
This should include definitions and examples
After you have completed your notes, please bring them to me. If your notes are complete, I will give you a piece of paper on which to complete TASK 2.2

TASK 2.2
1. Please put your Name, the Date, and your class Period in the upper Left corner of your paper. 2. Complete 1-8 on pg. 142
3. You may work with your table partner if you wish.
4. You do NOT need to write the sentence.
5. You DO need to write the VERB as well as whether it expresses a MENTAL action, PHYSICAL action or BEING.
6. Please turn your completed assignment into your class period’s basket.

TASK 3
Please take out your homework from last night.
Look at your 3 sentences, make certain your name is at the top of the paper.
Underline the verb in each sentence.
After each sentence, write the type of verb you used: physical action, mental action or being verb.
Please, turn in your paper to your class’ basket.

TASK 4
Read This.
In a new Word document:
Type your name, the date and your class period at the upper-left corner of the page.
Identify the main idea and supporting details for 5 of the article’s paragraphs. Make certain you identify the number of the paragraphs.

Welcome Back!
For today’s lesson, you have three tasks to complete. They include:

1. Responding to today’s quote (15 minutes)
2. Finishing typing your essay into your Word file (15 minutes)
3. Begin examining verbs (15 minutes)

Before we get to that, please take out your agenda and write tonight’s homework in your agenda:
Write three sentences about your Monday. Due 9-13

TASK 1
Today’s quote comes from Kanye West:

“We all self-conscious, I’m just the first to admit it.”

Now:

1. Create a new Word file
2. Type your name and the date at the top
3. Copy and paste the quote into the file
4. Below the quote, explain what West meant and whether or not you are self-conscious. Be certain to use specific examples to back up your main ideas.
5. When time is called, save your response in the folder marked “9-12-05 Quote. Name your file: Last Name 9-12 Quote
6. Be prepared to share with your classmates.

TASK 2

1. Please open your 3 Adjectives Essay and finish typing your rough draft into the Word file you created last week. Remember, you only have 15 minutes to work on this task, so it is important you remain focused.
2. When time is called, click “File” and then click “Save.”

TASK 3.1

• Please open one of the English books on your table to page 142.
• Read the book’s explanation of action and being verbs.
• On a piece of notebook paper, write down the parts of the explanation that are important to know about verbs.
• You may work with the partner at your table
• This should include definitions and examples
• After you have completed your notes, please bring them to me. If your notes are complete, I will give you a piece of paper on which to complete TASK 3.2

TASK 3.2

• Please put your Name, the Date, and your class Period in the upper Left corner of your paper.
• Complete 1-8 on pg. 142
• You may work with your table partner if you wish.
• You do NOT need to write the sentence.
• You DO need to write the VERB as well as whether it expresses a MENTAL action, PHYSICAL action or BEING.
• Please turn your completed assignment into your class period’s basket.

EXTRA TIME
If you complete TASKS 1-3 and have extra time remaining, you may:

1. Post a comment to this blog about today’s class, your life or anything else on your mind.
2. Take out a book and read silently.