Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Wed. Nov. 6:

1. We will update you portfolios tomorrow.

2. Make sure your notes are well written from your LitCircle.

3. You could get a start on your Reflection Paragraphs and Self-Evaluation Form.  I will give you time tomorrow to work on it.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Tues. Nov. 5:

1. Make sure to be taking notes from your Literature Circle conversations, as you will be doing a Two Part Reflection after this LC on Tues. or Wed.  

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Tues. Nov 5:
1. Reflection #1: write a reflection of 2/3 of a page minimum, in the usual format, on what insights you got and other elements of homelessness that you learned in your literature circle group. 

2. Reflection #2: write a reflection of 2/3 of a page minimum, in the usual format, on your contribution and your participation as a group member.  This is not your LC role I want to read again, but your ability and attitude in doing your role. Also, what did you learn about what you could do differently or better next time.

3. Self-Evaluation Form: Write out or photocopy the Preparation and Participation elements from the Handout. Fill it in and attach it to the other Reflections.

Ms. Tyre's 2nd entry for English 10 Homework later next week:

1. Please read the entry before this one for what is due on Monday.

2. Later in the week (by Friday or earlier) you will hand in a revision of your weakest Body Paragraph from your Plato-Benet Essay.  You will revise the Topic Sentence of the paragraph to include synthesis, and in the rest of the paragraph you will add concrete examples from the text, a thorough discussion of those examples, 1 or 2 integrated quotes that serve an important purpose in the discussion, and a Concluding Sentence that ends the discussion and reminds the reader of the main point.

Do your revision on a separate page and identify what paragraph it is ie. Body Paragraph #___. This will be word-processed, 12 pt ft. TNR, double-spaced. Underline the new content and any other words you change. Staple the original essay underneath the revision.

Ms. Tyre's English 10 Homework for Monday, Nov. 4:

1. Finalize your Literature Circle Role, word-process it and bring it on Monday.  Bring your novel and use it. You should have bookmarks/tabs in it to help you navigate the references you will share and discuss. Review the Social and Thinking Skills section on the LC Self-Evaluation Form so you are clear what is involved.

Ms. Tyre's Homework for English 9 Monday, Nov 4:

1. I forgot to remind you to bring your Literature Circle Role with you on Monday to hand in at the end of the block. 

Ms. Tyre's English 9 Homework for Monday, Nov. 4:

1. Paragraph Revision of "Connections to Nature" essay. You are to choose your weakest Body Paragraph in this essay and improve it, following my edits, but also your own ideas.

This paragraph is word-processed on a separate piece of paper. You are to double-space, use 12 point font, Times New Roman and underline each of your changes.  If you choose to completely rewrite it underline the whole text.

Hand it in with the single paragraph revision on top and a title that indicates what BP it is: Paragraph #____ at the top of the page.  Staple your original essay underneath the paragraph revision. 

2. Literature Circle Work: You will finish you Literature Circle Roles by the end of the block on Monday.  You should have good notes from your conversations in your Novel Study section of your binder.  For Tuesday you have a Reflection due.  This is a well-developed paragraph, word-processed where you reflect on the Literature Circle you had with your group.  You can reflect on what insights you learned of the novel in your conversations and roles, how you contributed in terms of ideas and social skills and any other aspects of the LC that you wish to comment on.  This paragraph is word-processed in the usual way and should be a minimum of 2/3 of a page.  Included in this Literature Circle Reflection are the two sections: A) Preparations and B) Participation on the Self-Evaluation Form.  Photocopy these and fill them in using the Scoring guide. Paste them on the back of your written Reflection and hand them in.