Link for Paper

We wrote a paper comparing the definition of a leader as found in the Iroquois Constitution. We compared a leader in our lives to the standards, and I am excited to read all of the wonderfully descriptive stories of strong leadership you have. Here is a link to help you if you want to rewrite the paper for a better score. Iroquois Constitution - see sections 1.1 and 1.2 for the definition of a lord -Mrs. C

Last of the Dogmen

So ends day two of The Last of the Dogmen. The overall question: was the treatment of the Native Americans inevitable or incorrigible, or both? I have linked a YouTube option for those that have missed parts of this great movie. -Mrs. C. Quiz "C" on Monday.

Comparison Creation Assignment

We have just finished reading three oral histories from the Onondaga, Modoc, and Navajo tribes. Your comparisions took the form of either a written piece with text, or a flow chart with text.

Quiz 1.2 "B"

Results will be posted on Monday!!!! - Mrs. C

Quiz on "B" Words and Sentence Patterns

Today, we looked at the two sentence patterns S+IV and S+TV+DO for grammar skills. For the quiz, we will work sentence problems, vocabulary, and finish up our comparisons between Modoc, Navajo, and Onondaga myths. -Mrs. C

Dentist, Tuesday

For sixth period, I am at the dentist tomorrow, so Mr. Burns will substitute. Make sure to turn in assignment at the end of the period. Thanks. -Mrs. C

Quiz 1.1

We will finish up the quiz on Monday. Have a good weekend. -Mrs. C

Friday Quiz

Well juniors, it's the first head-to-head quiz tomorrow. The 'A' list will be given to you, and if you need a copy, it can be downloaded on the right. Major grammar skills for the week were a combination of parts of speech and the five common sentence patterns: S+IV(adverb); S+TV+DO; S+TV+IO+DO; S+TV+DO+OC; and S+LV+SC. Here are some practice problems to brush up your skills. Good luck. -Mrs. C

A. Although she left class, she possessed the all-powerful hall pass, so she did not get stopped.
3 sentences
B. Thankfully, I studied hard, so I passed the vocabulary test.
2 sentences

Word List 1-1 "A"

The listing for word list "A" will be loaded tomorrow. For those that have missed, you can download the word list sheet from the Student Resources section, located to the right of the frame. Words will be on the board, and the grammar skills of sentence structure will be posted this week. Remember the attendance (5 point) bonus to any class with all students attending on Friday. -Mrs. C

Junior Quiz comptetition!

Congratulations to SIXTH PERIOD,  who beat out first period on the speech quiz with a score of 13.19 vs. 12.26! Folks that were absent can still swing the outcome with their quiz scores. Great competition!  - Mrs. C

Speech Friday!

OK - Gather your courage to the sticking place, folks. We will draw for random speech order in the first three minutes of class tomorrow. You will have a final moment to practice, and then the speeches will commence. The topic is: For what do you want to be remembered most; what do you treasure?
This 45-60 second speech can contain: introduction; a well-known fact about you; a lesser-known fact about you; a fact very few know about you; things you appreciate; things that are special; things in which you would like to be remembered. Remember, one 3x5 card is allowed, and you will be graded on: eye contact, voice and tone, gestures, and sincerity. Good luck! -Mrs. C.

Writing Assessment

For those that need more time on the reading or writing assessments...take the weekend to finish! Great work for the first week and please have those finished for Tuesday's class.  -Mrs. C