WELCOME TO MS. V'S NEW GREAT ADVENTURE ON THE WEB! JOIN ME AS WE KEEP OUR SIGHTS ON SUCCESS IN LANGUAGE ARTS. USE MY NOTES TO YOU TO KEEP ON TRACK, PLAN FOR THE FUTURE, AND BECOME YOUR OWN MANAGER. WHILE THESE NOTES WON'T REPLACE THE IMPORTANT USE OF YOUR AGENDA DAILY, I HOPE THIS EFFORT ENCOURAGES YOU TO LEARN AS I LEARN MYSELF ANOTHER IMPORTANT TOOL TO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS! I PLAN TO UPDATE THIS SITE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK TO KEEP YOU INFORMED.
May 15, 2008
Thurs., 5/15
Today we began class by watching an interview with Miep Gies. Then we related the vocab list to the play itself. It was a good review for the final exam. Tomorrow you will turn in the books. Study the play portion of the final for tonight's assignment.
May 14, 2008
Wed., 5/14
We finished reading/listening to the play today in class. As usual, I teared up as it ended; such senseless loss of life for so many---Anne was one of over 1,000,000 children who lost their lives---causes me grief everytime we read. Tonight you are to take notes on scenes 4 & 5 and complete the vocab connections. Tomorrow you are to bring both books to class to turn in. As we finish the discussion of the play, you will have all you need...with your notecards, too...to study very successfully for the final.
Wed., 5/14
We finished reading/listening to the play today in class. As usual, I teared up as it ended; such senseless loss of life for so many---Anne was one of over 1,000,000 children who lost their lives---causes me grief everytime we read. Tonight you are to take notes on scenes 4 & 5 and complete the vocab connections. Tomorrow you are to bring both books to class to turn in. As we finish the discussion of the play, you will have all you need...with your notecards, too...to study very successfully for the final.
May 13, 2008
Tues., 5/13
What a pleasure it has been to read your family stories or research! I enjoy learning from my students as much as I enjoy teaching. Today we listened to the first 3 scenes of Act II. Tonight you are to work on the vocab connections and answer the questions from the new worksheet for the act. Hopefully, we will finish listening to the play tomorrow.
May 12, 2008
Mon., 5/12
Today you shared the topic of your WWII project and then filed it. Then we listened to Act I. You are to finish the questions for scene 3. Take bulleted notes on scene 4 & 5. Make a chart for the presents in scene 5: the recipient, the gift and how made, and why the gift is so appropriate. We'll listen to Act II tomorrow.
May 09, 2008
Fri., 5/9
Today we continued to listen to the play as we read along. You made notes of page numbers to answer the questions and making the vocab connections. Today we listened to the bottom of page 722. Don't forget to do something very special for your mother this weekend. While your family story/research is due on Mon., you've had quite awhile to work on it, so don't leave it till Sunday evening. I'm looking forward to seeing you all dressed up tonight; see you then!
May 08, 2008
Thurs., 5/8
Today in class, we evaluated your final exam cards, signatures, and bonus points. Then we set the play and began listening. You are to make the vocab connections and answer the questions on the study guide. Remember your family/research project is due on Mon.
May 06, 2008
Tues., 5/6
Boy! Did you miss a good time today! We made the cell phone decorations for the dance in class. Then we reviewed the lead-up to WWII with a map activity. Tomorrow we are lucky to have a Holocaust survivor as a speaker during classtime. Also, if you were absent on Friday last, remember to come in by 8:15 to see the video you missed.
May 05, 2008
Mon., 5/5
I hope you enjoyed your time at Lunch on the Lawn today .... with the delicious Dipndots! Today in class you turned in your WWII vocab sheet and then assembled your SUMMER packet. We discussed the final details of the WWII project choices that we have discussed. Tonight you need to read pgs. 696-699 in your lit book to prepare for our reading of the play. We have a busy time ahead of us.
May 02, 2008
Fri., 5/2
Today we watched a wonderful video on the life of Anne Frank and her family. The makeup session for the video will be Tues., 8:15. Remember that your WWII vocab sheet is due on Monday. We will also assemble to turn in the SUMMER unit packet. Have a great weekend.
