Hi Everyone,
I miss you all and am excited for class next week. A few notes for your MOMS/DADS:
-The second half of tuition is due. Please bring your tuition checks to class next week.
-We will be having a field trip this month to wrap up the second quarter! It will be on Wednesday, January 14th. We'll be meeting at my house at 9:00am. I live 5 minutes from the Makas.
Address: 8001 Cloverwood Ct Gaithersburg, MD 20879
-I would love to hear from you all as to if you have any thoughts on how the class is giong. I would appreciate any feedback, criticism, concerns, thoughts. I want to hear from you!
-We have a few books to purchase for Unit 3 - I will be getting you that list as soon as I have it myself :D
-Keep your eyes open for an email from Ally and I about classes for next year. It's never too soon to start planning! :D
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GIRLS:
Make sure you read your homework and take good notes! Love you all!
~Lauren
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Literature: homework due 1/9
Hey girls. I had SUCH a blast with you all yesterday!! I've been humming Les Mis ever since (Christopher's been making fun of me!).
Oookay, so your reading for Christmas break:
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne (I have ISBN 0-553-21009-2)
Chapters 1 - 8 (stop at Ch. 9)
And a bio on the author
Have a super happy Christmas break!!
xo
Ally
Oookay, so your reading for Christmas break:
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne (I have ISBN 0-553-21009-2)
Chapters 1 - 8 (stop at Ch. 9)
And a bio on the author
Have a super happy Christmas break!!
xo
Ally
Monday, December 15, 2008
History Homework Correction
Hey girlies,
One of the girls told me that the page number assignement for Antebellum America was missing a number: The reading is supposed to be from 189-243.
Also, it would be would good to take a few notes on the 3 presidents you read about this week in addition to notes on Antebellum America. Like the major things: their political party, the dates they were president, and any significant events of their presidency.
See you on WEdnesday!!
One of the girls told me that the page number assignement for Antebellum America was missing a number: The reading is supposed to be from 189-243.
Also, it would be would good to take a few notes on the 3 presidents you read about this week in addition to notes on Antebellum America. Like the major things: their political party, the dates they were president, and any significant events of their presidency.
See you on WEdnesday!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
EVERYONE: Christmas Party/Movie + Lit Homework!!
Hey Girls! This is for everyone -- lit and history!
Next Friday, the 19th, we are all meeting at the Makas' at 10 am then carpooling (actually, all prob in my van) to the Keelers' to watch Les Miserables, the musical (hooooooray!). All are invited! We are all wearing sweats/pjs and bringing breakfast food to share. We will probably not end until around 1:00 pm. Please let me know if this is a problem or if you need to leave early.
Can you all (especially lit girls!) leave a comment here for what you can bring? Ideas are:
- donuts
- OJ
- bagels & cream cheese
- muffins
- chocolate milk
- fruit
And HOMEWORK:
1. Guess what??! YOU'RE DOING A CHARACTER PAPER!!!!
Pick a character of your choice and do a five paragraph essay exploring who this character was: what motivated them, what were their personality traits, thoughts, desires, etc. Use quotes! Double-space typed, to turn in.
2. Finish your reading of Les Mis.
3. Finish your vocab (including definitions) to turn in.
Love you all!
Ally
Next Friday, the 19th, we are all meeting at the Makas' at 10 am then carpooling (actually, all prob in my van) to the Keelers' to watch Les Miserables, the musical (hooooooray!). All are invited! We are all wearing sweats/pjs and bringing breakfast food to share. We will probably not end until around 1:00 pm. Please let me know if this is a problem or if you need to leave early.
Can you all (especially lit girls!) leave a comment here for what you can bring? Ideas are:
- donuts
- OJ
- bagels & cream cheese
- muffins
- chocolate milk
- fruit
And HOMEWORK:
1. Guess what??! YOU'RE DOING A CHARACTER PAPER!!!!
Pick a character of your choice and do a five paragraph essay exploring who this character was: what motivated them, what were their personality traits, thoughts, desires, etc. Use quotes! Double-space typed, to turn in.
2. Finish your reading of Les Mis.
3. Finish your vocab (including definitions) to turn in.
Love you all!
Ally
Thursday, December 11, 2008
History Homework
Read:
-Antebellum America: p.189-24
-Presidents books on: Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler
**Take notes and come ready for our discussion. I am going to grade your notes for this week.
-We are going to have 1-1.5 hours of class time and then we’re gonna have our Christmas Party! Bring $ for lunch at the Rio and get ready for a Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be back at 2:00pm at the Maka’s house.
-Please double check with your moms that this is okay. If there is a major carpool problem, I can take you home.
-Bring $ for lunch and your white elefant gift!
-Antebellum America: p.189-24
-Presidents books on: Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler
**Take notes and come ready for our discussion. I am going to grade your notes for this week.
-We are going to have 1-1.5 hours of class time and then we’re gonna have our Christmas Party! Bring $ for lunch at the Rio and get ready for a Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be back at 2:00pm at the Maka’s house.
-Please double check with your moms that this is okay. If there is a major carpool problem, I can take you home.
-Bring $ for lunch and your white elefant gift!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
History REMINDER
I will be collecting a detailed outline of what you prepared to talk about at our tea. Please have your name on the paper and it must be typed. You will be graded on the outline (the content and detail of what you covered) as well as your “conversation” during the tea.
-bring a tea cup, finger food, and come ready to dress up. You can dress up at the Makas.... :D
-bring a tea cup, finger food, and come ready to dress up. You can dress up at the Makas.... :D
Saturday, December 6, 2008
History -Tea Party and Info....
Victorian Tea
-You are cordially invited to a Victorian tea party!
-Please come dressed (or change when you get to the Maka’s) up in Victorian attire (or anything that comes close!)
Bring:
· a tea cup and saucer (if you have a little tea pot, bring it!)
· your favorite tea
· a dainty tea snack (finger food)
-Be ready to talk about your topic for at least 5 minutes (about the length of a mini-report). You may have an outline in front of you. Think of how you could creatively talk about/explain your topic in real conversation. For instance, you might rehearse some questions that you will ask that will lead into your topic… You will be asked questions about your topic from each person in the class.
-I will collect a detailed outline of what you prepared to talk about at our tea. Please have your name on the paper and it must be typed. You will be graded on the outline (the content and detail of what you covered) as well as your “conversation” during the tea.
-After the tea, we will be watching Queen Victoria and Albert!
Also: in order to do your "tea-time conversation", you will need to finish reading your Victorian England book. Please finish it for homework and to help you on your assignment. I missed you all this past week!
Love,
Lauren
History - Victoria book....
I think I had written this down on your assignement, but just in case: in order to do your "tea-time conversation", you will need to finish reading your Victorian England book. Please finish it for homework and to help you on your assignment. I missed you all this past week!
Love,
Lauren
Love,
Lauren
Friday, December 5, 2008
Literature: Homework due 12/12
Hey girlies,
Your reading assignment is page 413 - 528.
Your question to be answered is:
"Cosette and Eponine are character foils. Typically, the minor character is a foil whose traits and choices makes the worth or excellence of the major character stand out favorably by contrast. However, many people have felt that in Les Misérables it is actually the less central character, Eponine, who seems more favorable by contrast to Cosette. Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not?"
Remember to type this up, double-spaced. It should be minimally one good paragraph (6-7 sentences) long. It could, however, be a page or more if you wish. Answer as if this was an essay question. Personal references ("I think" or "It is my opinion") are acceptable.
Miss you already. Have a very happy weekend!
Ally
Your reading assignment is page 413 - 528.
Your question to be answered is:
"Cosette and Eponine are character foils. Typically, the minor character is a foil whose traits and choices makes the worth or excellence of the major character stand out favorably by contrast. However, many people have felt that in Les Misérables it is actually the less central character, Eponine, who seems more favorable by contrast to Cosette. Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not?"
Remember to type this up, double-spaced. It should be minimally one good paragraph (6-7 sentences) long. It could, however, be a page or more if you wish. Answer as if this was an essay question. Personal references ("I think" or "It is my opinion") are acceptable.
Miss you already. Have a very happy weekend!
Ally
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