Homework: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Homework for all divisions:

Good readers create a picture in their heads or a movie in their minds of what is happening in the story.  Good writers write a story so that the reader can picture what is happening in their heads.

Pick one moment in the story we are reading.  Create a visual representation of that moment.  A visual representation can be an illustration, a collage, a drawing or a combination of these things.

It can be created on any paper you want, using any medium you want -- colored pencils, crayons, markers, clip art, magazine cut outs... use your creativity!

The goal is for me and your classmates to be able to name the moment from the story by looking at your illustration.  No words or text is necessary.

Homework: Monday, October 5, 2009

No homework tonight.

Happy Monday!

Homework: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Divisions 71 and 72:

Answer the following question in a good paragraph:

What would it be like to be aboard a 107 foot ship for 2 or more months?

Divisions 81, 82 and 83:

Based on the 20+ observations you made about Jonas' community -- what predictions can you make about Jonas' world and the story?

Homework: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Divisions 71 and 72:

1.  Answer the following question.
2.  Ask a family member to answer the following question.
3.  Write their response for them.
4.  Ask them to sign it or initial it saying it is their response.

If a female takes on a stereotypically male job, what are the potential repercussions of that?

(what are the possible outcomes, responses, etc...)

Divisions 81, 82 and 83:

Same as yesterday.

Homework: Monday, September 21, 2009

Apologies that this was posted late.

Divisions 71 and 72:
Prepare for your vocabulary quiz.  Be able to define in your own words and list the part of speech for the following 3 words.  Classwork today was to find the definition of these 3 words.

decrepit
gesticulated
loathsome

Divisions 81, 82 and 83
These divisions are going to Citi Lab with their Science class, so I will miss class with them on either Tuesday or Wednesday.  The next time I see them, the following is due:

The brainstorm and the outline of their essay entitled:  What Education Means to Me, My Family and My Country

(FYI, the rough draft is due on 9/24 and the final copy on 9/29)

Homework: Friday, September 18, 2009

Happy Weekend!  You survived your first full week of school.

No homework for any of my divisions this weekend.

Enjoy the beautiful weather we are supposed to have.  Be safe.  Be smart.   I'll see you on Monday!

Homework: Thursday, September 17, 2009

Divisions 71 and 72:
Prepare for your binder check.
Divisions 81, 82 and 83:
Prepare for your binder check.
Brainstorm a list of 15 plus things in response to "What is wrong with our community?"

Homework: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

For Divisions 71 and 72:

Create a T Chart. Title the T Chart "Stereotypical Jobs". Label the
left hand column "Male" and the right hand column "Female".
Brainstorm what jobs are stereotypically male and what ones are
stereotypically female. List at least 10 jobs in each column. Talk
to your families and friends and other teachers -- what jobs would
they add to the columns?

For Divisions 81, 82 and 83:

1. Define the word "Perfect". Please do NOT use a dictionary. I
want to know what YOU think the word perfect means.
2. Describe the perfect place to live.

It was great to meet so many of your parents and families last night
at Open House! I look forward to a very successful year.

Homework: Monday, September 14th

Homework for all classes:

Complete your cover for your binder -- front and back. Be sure to
follow the instructions carefully. Be sure to complete each part of
the assignment. I am giving you two nights to complete this because I
think you need it! I am looking for some real thought, time and
creativity to go into this assignment.

DUE: Wednesday, September 16th.

Homework: Friday, September 11, 2009

All Classes:

The final draft of your Letter to Me is due on Monday.

Also, all of your supplies for my class are due on Monday.


Please note -- if you are handwriting the letter, it must be neat and in blue or black ink.  If you are typing the letter it should be double spaced, in 12 point font and in a font that is easily readable such as Times New Roman or Ariel.

Have a wonderful weekend!  Be proud that your successfully completed your first week of school.

Homework: Thursday, September 10, 2009

All classes -- reminder: Your supplies are due on Monday!

72:
Interview Paragraph due Friday

71; 83; 82 and 81:
Brainstorm list for "Letter to Me"
Organized Brainstorms for "Letter to Me"
Your final draft of the letter is due on Monday.

Homework: Wednesday, September 9, 2009

I hope everyone had a great first day of school!
A reminder on your homework assignments:
ALL CLASSES -- You need to have all of your supplies on Monday, September 14th.
72
Please bring in all of your homebase paperwork.
Get your syllabus signed.
71, 81, 82 and 83
Get your syllabus signed.
Complete your interview paragraph -- it does not need to be typed or
in pen, but it does need to have good grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Need help?

I am here to help. I am more than happy to arrange some time for us to meet so that you may receive all of the help you need. But I am not a mind reader! Let me know when you need help.

How to contact me

• Call AMS at 617-984-8727. I will return your call as soon as I can.
• Email me at mrs.shanahan@gmail.com or sshanahan@quincy.k12.ma.us
• Information will be posted at http://mrsshanahan.blogspot.com.

Supply List.

You will need the following supplies:

1. 
   
   A 3-ring binder: A 1 inch to 11/2 inch is best. You will be decorating the front and back cover.
2. 
   
   5 tab dividers that can be labeled.
3. 
   
   Something to write with: Pencil or pen please. You may not use colored pencils, markers, crayons or any color pen other than blue or black.
4. 
   
   A highlighter.
5. 
   
   Sticky notes, i.e. post-it notes.

I would love to have the following supplies for our classroom:

1. 
   
   Boxes of tissue.
2. 
   
   Hand sanitizer.

Tips for success.

How to succeed in my classroom:

1. Expect to have homework every day. Complete it and pass it in on time.
2. Come prepared to class. Coming prepared means having:

• Your agenda book
• Something to write with
• Your text book/novel
• Your 3-ring binder
• Your completed homework

3. Always show respect.

• ...to me, to yourself and to your classmates.
• Speak politely and kindly to others.
• Raise your hand.
• No talking over others.
• Use 12-inch voices during group work.
• When an administrator comes on the loudspeaker, stop talking and listen.

4. Leave the classroom the way you found it.

• Push in your chair.
• Pick up after yourself – put trash and recycling where they go. Don’t put trash in my desks.

5. Don’t chew gum.
6. Use your agenda books.
7. If there is a substitute, show them the same respect you show me.
8. If you are absent see me for the work you missed.

• It is your responsibility to get the assignments you missed and to make them up within an agreed upon time frame.

9. Put your name, your division and the date on all of your assignments.

• Assignments without proper identification will be placed in the recycling bin.

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. I did! I am excited to get back to school and start a new year.

This blog will list things you need to know to be successful in my classroom. I will post your syllabus, your supply list and major projects.

. . .

Remember: Your success depends on you.